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Jeremiah S Hess 1843 – 1928 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 3 Dec 1843

Birth Location: Hellertown, Pennsylvania

Death Date: 28 Mar 1928

Death Location: Hellertown, Northampton, Pennsylvania, USA

Father: Samuel Hess

Mother: Lucretia Klein

Spouse(s): Matilda Henninger

Children(s): Herbert Hess, Clara Hess, Mary Hess, Samuel Hess

In 1843, Jeremiah S Hess entered the world in Hellertown, Pennsylvania, born to Samuel Hess and Lucretia Klein. In 1850, Jeremiah S Hess resided in Saucon, Northampton, Pennsylvania, USA. In 1860, Jeremiah S Hess resided in Lower Saucon, Hellertown, Northampton, Pennsylvani. Jeremiah S Hess married Matilda Henninger, and had children including Herbert Henninger Hess, Clara Hess, Mary L Hess, Samuel Hess. Jeremiah S Hess passed away in 1928 in Hellertown, Northampton, Pennsylvania, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1843, Jeremiah S Hess entered the world in Hellertown, Pennsylvania, born to Samuel Hess and Lucretia Klein.
  • In 1850, Jeremiah S Hess resided in Saucon, Northampton, Pennsylvania, USA.
  • In 1860, Jeremiah S Hess resided in Lower Saucon, Hellertown, Northampton, Pennsylvani.
  • Jeremiah S Hess married Matilda Henninger, and had children including Herbert Henninger Hess, Clara Hess, Mary L Hess, Samuel Hess.
  • Jeremiah S Hess passed away in 1928 in Hellertown, Northampton, Pennsylvania, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Samuel Hess
1804 – 1875
Birth Location: Pennsylvania
SH
Lucretia Klein
1816 – 1893
Birth Location: Lower Saucon, Pennsylvania
LK

Spouses(s)

Matilda Henninger
1856 – 1939
Birth Location: Hellertown, Pennsylvania
MH

Children(s)

Herbert Hess
1876 – 1952
Birth Location: Hellertown, PA, Northampton County
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Clara Hess
1877 – 1959
Birth Location: Pennsylvania, USA
CH
Mary Hess
1879 – 1957
Birth Location: Pennsylvania, USA
MH
Samuel Hess
1880 – 1904
Birth Location: Pennsylvania, USA
SH

Jeremiah Hess's Ancestors

Self
Jeremiah Hess
1843 – 1928
Birth Place: Hellertown, Pennsylvania
Parents
Samuel Hess
1804 – 1875
Pennsylvania
Lucretia Klein
1816 – 1893
Lower Saucon, Pennsylvania
Grandparents
Jonathan Klein
1783 – 1868
Lehigh County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Anna (Maria) Weiler
1790 – 1869
Longswamp, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA
Great-Grandparents
John Weiler
1761 – 1838
Maria Schall
1762 – 1851
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Andrew Weiler
1725 – 1793
Anna Faulhaber
1722 – 1806
Johann Schall
1734 – 1802
Catharine Neuhardt
1740 – 1803

Jeremiah Hess's Descendants

1.
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Jeremiah (S) Hess (3 Dec 1843 – 28 Mar 1928) m. Matilda Henninger (19 Jun 1856 – 29 Nov 1939)
  1. 1. Herbert (Henninger) Hess (30 Apr 1876 – 6 Jan 1952) m. Emily (C) Lindley (14 May 1882 – Dec 1973)
    1. 1. Elizabeth (Spencer) Hess (10 Nov 1918 – 24 Feb 2002) m. Lyman (John) Fish (28 Feb 1912 – 28 May 1997)
      1. 1. Haward (C) Fish (abt 1930 – )
      2. 2. David (S) Fish (abt 1948 – )
  2. 2. Clara Hess (26 November 1877 – 26 September 1959)
  3. 3. Mary (L) Hess (2 August 1879 – 8 August 1957)
  4. 4. Samuel Hess (2 December 1880 – 20 November 1904)

Jeremiah Hess's Timeline

10 Records

1843
3 Dec 1843
Birth of Jeremiah S Hess in Hellertown, Pennsylvania
Hellertown, Pennsylvania
1850
1850
Age 7
Jeremiah S Hess resided here in Saucon, Northampton, Pennsylvania, USA
Saucon, Northampton, Pennsylvania, USA
1860
1860
Age 17
Jeremiah S Hess resided here in Lower Saucon, Hellertown, Northampton, Pennsylvania, USA
Lower Saucon, Hellertown, Northampton, Pennsylvania, USA
1870
1870
Age 27
Jeremiah S Hess resided here in Lower Saucon, Seidersville No 289, Northampton, Pennsylvania, USA
Lower Saucon, Seidersville No 289, Northampton, Pennsylvania, USA
1880
1880
Age 37
Jeremiah S Hess resided here in Hellertown, Northampton, Pennsylvania, USA
Hellertown, Northampton, Pennsylvania, USA
1900
1900
Age 57
Jeremiah S Hess resided here in Hellertown, Northampton, Pennsylvania, USA
Hellertown, Northampton, Pennsylvania, USA
1910
1910
Age 67
Jeremiah S Hess resided here in Hellertown, Northampton, Pennsylvania, USA
Hellertown, Northampton, Pennsylvania, USA
1911
Abt 1911
Age 68
Jeremiah S Hess resided here in Hellertown
Hellertown
1920
1920
Age 77
Jeremiah S Hess resided here in Hellertown, Northampton, Pennsylvania, USA
Hellertown, Northampton, Pennsylvania, USA
1928
28 Mar 1928
Age 85
Death of Jeremiah S Hess in Hellertown, Northampton, Pennsylvania, USA
Hellertown, Northampton, Pennsylvania, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 3 Dec 1843
    Event Place: Hellertown, Pennsylvania
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970
    [2] Pennsylvania, U.S., Death Certificates, 1906-1970
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Hellertown, Northampton, Pennsylvania; Roll: T625_1608; Page: 18A; Enumeration District: 131
    [4] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Hellertown, Northampton, Pennsylvania; Roll: 1162; Page: 41B; Enumeration District: 082
    [5] 1870 United States Federal Census
    [6] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Hellertown, Northampton, Pennsylvania; Roll: 1447; Page: 12; Enumeration District: 0112
    [7] 1860 United States Federal Census
    [8] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Hellertown, Northampton, Pennsylvania; Roll: T624_1381; Page: 1b; Enumeration District: 0092; FHL microfilm: 1375394
    [9] 1850 United States Federal Census
    [10] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [11] North America, Family Histories, 1500-2000

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Saucon, Northampton, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Lower Saucon, Hellertown, Northampton, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Lower Saucon, Seidersville No 289, Northampton, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Hellertown, Northampton, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Hellertown, Northampton, Pennsylvania; Roll: 1162; Page: 41B; Enumeration District: 082

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Hellertown, Northampton, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Hellertown, Northampton, Pennsylvania; Roll: 1447; Page: 12; Enumeration District: 0112

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Hellertown, Northampton, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Hellertown, Northampton, Pennsylvania; Roll: T624_1381; Page: 1b; Enumeration District: 0092; FHL microfilm: 1375394

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: Abt 1911
    Event Place: Hellertown
    Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com™ Marriage Index, 1800s-current, The Morning Call; Publication Date: 8/ Nov/ 1911; Publication Place: Allentown, Pennsylvania, USA; ,0.7453343,0.39643502,0.86402565&xid=3398

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Hellertown, Northampton, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Hellertown, Northampton, Pennsylvania; Roll: T625_1608; Page: 18A; Enumeration District: 131

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 28 Mar 1928
    Event Place: Hellertown, Northampton, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Pennsylvania, U.S., Death Certificates, 1906-1970
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Hellertown, Northampton County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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