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James Logan Hess 1920–1968 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 26 Jan 1920

Birth Location: Wilmore, Cambria County, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Death Date: 26 Sep 1968

Death Location: Summerhill, Cambria County, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Father: Samuel Hess

Mother: Sidney Plummer

Spouse(s): Viola Butler

Children(s): Samuel Hess

In 1920, James Logan Hess entered the world in Wilmore, Cambria County, Pennsylvania, United States of America, born to Samuel Logan Hess And Sidney Grace Plummer. In 1920, James Logan Hess resided in Summerhill, Cambria, Pennsylvania, USA. In 1930, James Logan Hess resided in Summerhill, Cambria, Pennsylvania, USA. James Logan Hess married Viola Mae Butler, and had children including James Logan Hess Jr, Samuel H Hess, Sandra Jean Hess. James Logan Hess passed away in 1968 in Summerhill, Cambria County, Pennsylvania, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1920, James Logan Hess entered the world in Wilmore, Cambria County, Pennsylvania, United States of America, born to Samuel Logan Hess And Sidney Grace Plummer.
  • In 1920, James Logan Hess resided in Summerhill, Cambria, Pennsylvania, USA.
  • In 1930, James Logan Hess resided in Summerhill, Cambria, Pennsylvania, USA.
  • James Logan Hess married Viola Mae Butler, and had children including James Logan Hess Jr, Samuel H Hess, Sandra Jean Hess.
  • James Logan Hess passed away in 1968 in Summerhill, Cambria County, Pennsylvania, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

James Hess's Ancestors

Self
James Hess
1920–1968
Birth Place: Wilmore, Cambria County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Parents
Samuel Logan Hess
1884–1969
Wilmore, Cambria County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Sidney (Grace) Plummer
1888–1970
Beaverdale, Cambria County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Grandparents
Samuel Hess
1848–1935
Bedford, Bedford County, Pennsylvania, USA
Emma (J.) Hess
1849–1936
Summerhill Twp, Cambria Co, Pennsylvania
Silas (D) Plummer
1848–1940
Pennsylvania
Frances (Rebecca) Crum
1848–1920
Wilmore, Pennsylvania
Great-Grandparents
George Hess
1816–1866
Magdalena Stern
1816–1850
Samuel Pringle
1804–1890
Mary Pringle
1818–1912
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Samuel Hess
1786–1855
Margaret Lingenfelter
1786–1860
Philip Sr
1772–1841
Mary Cable
1776–1858
John Boyle
1792–1862

James Hess's Descendants

1.
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James (Logan) Hess (26 Jan 1920–26 Sep 1968) m. Viola (Mae) Butler (4 Feb 1924–2 Jun 2013)
  1. 1. Samuel (H) Hess 1948–2012

James Hess's Timeline

8 Records

1920
26 Jan 1920
Birth of James Logan Hess in Wilmore, Cambria County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Wilmore, Cambria County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
1920
1920
James Logan Hess resided here in Summerhill, Cambria, Pennsylvania, USA
Summerhill, Cambria, Pennsylvania, USA
1930
1930
Age 10
James Logan Hess resided here in Summerhill, Cambria, Pennsylvania, USA
Summerhill, Cambria, Pennsylvania, USA
1935
1935
Age 15
James Logan Hess resided here in Summerhill, Cambria, Pennsylvania
Summerhill, Cambria, Pennsylvania
1940
1940
Age 20
James Logan Hess resided here in Summerhill, Cambria, Pennsylvania, USA
Summerhill, Cambria, Pennsylvania, USA
1941
1941
Age 21
James Logan Hess resided here in Wilmore, Cambria, Pennsylvania, USA
Wilmore, Cambria, Pennsylvania, USA
1950
23 May 1950
Age 30
James Logan Hess resided here in Portage, Cambria, Pennsylvania, USA
Portage, Cambria, Pennsylvania, USA
1968
26 Sep 1968
Age 48
Death of James Logan Hess in Spangler, Cambria County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Spangler, Cambria County, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 26 Jan 1920
    Event Place: Wilmore, Cambria County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Summerhill, Cambria, Pennsylvania; Page: 35A; Enumeration District: 0114; FHL microfilm: 2341747
    [3] Pennsylvania, Veterans Burial Cards, Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission; Harrisburg, Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania Veterans Burial Cards, 1929-1990; Series Number: Series 1
    [4] Pennsylvania, Veteran Compensation Application Files, WWII
    [5] U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives in St. Louis, Missouri; St. Louis, Missouri; WWII Draft Registration Cards for Pennsylvania, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 1089
    [6] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Summerhill, Cambria, Pennsylvania; Roll: m-t0627-03457; Page: 30B; Enumeration District: 11-150
    [7] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Summerhill, Cambria, Pennsylvania; Roll: T625_1548; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 242

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Summerhill, Cambria, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Summerhill, Cambria, Pennsylvania; Roll: T625_1548; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 242

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Summerhill, Cambria, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Summerhill, Cambria, Pennsylvania; Page: 35A; Enumeration District: 0114; FHL microfilm: 2341747

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Summerhill, Cambria, Pennsylvania
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Summerhill, Cambria, Pennsylvania; Roll: m-t0627-03457; Page: 30B; Enumeration District: 11-150

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Summerhill, Cambria, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Summerhill, Cambria, Pennsylvania; Roll: m-t0627-03457; Page: 30B; Enumeration District: 11-150

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1941
    Event Place: Wilmore, Cambria, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives in St. Louis, Missouri; St. Louis, Missouri; WWII Draft Registration Cards for Pennsylvania, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 1089

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 23 May 1950
    Event Place: Portage, Cambria, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: Pennsylvania, Veteran Compensation Application Files, WWII

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 26 Sep 1968
    Event Place: Spangler, Cambria County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Pennsylvania, Veterans Burial Cards, Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission; Harrisburg, Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania Veterans Burial Cards, 1929-1990; Series Number: Series 1

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Summerhill, Cambria County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Pennsylvania, Veterans Burial Cards, Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission; Harrisburg, Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania Veterans Burial Cards, 1929-1990; Series Number: Series 1

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