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John Hess 1791–1831 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 24 September 1791

Birth Location: Warwick, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA

Death Date: 30 Jul 1831

Death Location: Lititz, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Father: John Hess

Mother: Esther HERSHEY\Hess

Spouse(s): Elizabeth Risser

Children(s): Jacob Hess, John Hess, Samuel Hess, Esther Hess, Annie Hess, Mary Erb

In 1791, John Hess entered the world in Warwick, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA, born to John Hess And Esther Hershey Hess. In 1800, John Hess resided in Warwick, Lancaster, Pennsylvania. In 1806, John Hess resided in Hellertown, Northampton, Pennsylvania, USA. John Hess married Elizabeth Risser, and had children including Annie Risser Hess, Esther Risser Hess, Jacob Risser Hess, John Risser Hess, Mary Risser Hess Erb, Samuel Risser Hess. John Hess passed away in 1831 in Lititz, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1791, John Hess entered the world in Warwick, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA, born to John Hess And Esther Hershey Hess.
  • In 1800, John Hess resided in Warwick, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
  • In 1806, John Hess resided in Hellertown, Northampton, Pennsylvania, USA.
  • John Hess married Elizabeth Risser, and had children including Annie Risser Hess, Esther Risser Hess, Jacob Risser Hess, John Risser Hess, Mary Risser Hess Erb, Samuel Risser Hess.
  • John Hess passed away in 1831 in Lititz, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

John Hess's Ancestors

Self
John Hess
1791–1831
Birth Place: Warwick, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA
Parents
John Hess
1768–1830
Warwick, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States
Esther HERSHEY\Hess
1769–1824
Warwick, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States
Grandparents
Christian Hershey
1719–1782
Lancaster, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States
Anna Hernley
1737–1812
Lancaster, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States
Great-Grandparents
Bishop Hersche
1696–1789
Magdalena Rhode
1700–1762
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Christian Hershey)
1664–1729
Adelhard Stauffer
1660–1729
Ulrich Rhode
1656–

John Hess's Descendants

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JH
John Hess (24 September 1791–30 Jul 1831) m. Elizabeth Risser (24 JAN 1794–23 MAR 1879)
  1. 1. Jacob (Risser) Hess 1816–1877 m. Mary ('Polly') Brenneman 1815–1898
    1. 1. RICHARD (C.) HESS 1845–1890 m. Mary (Margaret) Zahniser 1846–1892
      1. 1. Harriet (Lois Hess) Wagoner 1880–1957 m. Josiah ("Jessie" L) Wagoner 1875–1913
        1. 1. Ruth (Elizabeth) Wagoner 1912–2004 m. Albert (Poust) Becht 1912–2008
        2. 2. Harold (Eugene) Wagoner 1905–1986
        3. 3. Harriett (Lois Wagoner) Keelen 1908–1996
      2. 2. Harrison (Claude) Hess 1874–1892
      3. 3. William (V.) Hess 1879–1892
      4. 4. John (North) Hess 1885–1964 m. Jessie (Winnifred) Stroup 1884–1949
        1. 1. Betty (Jane) Hess 1921–2008 m. Marshall (Dixon) Duffield 1910–1990 m. Clements (Harry Bleich) Jr 1911–1972
        2. 2. Mary (Louise Hess-) Atkinson 1916–2008
        3. 3. John (Ronald) Hess 1913–1993 m. Fredericha (E) Buhner 1914–
        4. 4. Freda Hess 1908–
      5. 5. Mary (Melinda) Hess 1869–1875
      6. 6. George (Fleming "Flem") Hess 1871–1949
      7. 7. Martin (Edwin) Hess 1866–1930
      8. 8. Harry (L) Hess 1875–1945
      9. 9. Elizabeth (Bessie) Hess 1873–1950
      10. 10. Ella (Maude) Hess 1878–1879
      11. 11. Edward Hess 1867–1901
    2. 2. Mary (Ann Shenk) Hess 1844–1907
    3. 3. Lydia (N) Hess 1845–1932
    4. 4. Elizabeth (Shenk) Hess 1849–1931
    5. 5. Johannes (S) Hess 1847–1848
    6. 6. Susanna (S) Hess 1851–1851
    7. 7. Salinda (S) Hess 1861–1943
    8. 8. Franklin (S.) Hess 1855–1943
    9. 9. Samuel (S) Hess 1852–1946 m. Mary (Francis) Carpenter 1858–1937
      1. 1. Rev. (Warren Carpenter) Hess 1885–1970
      2. 2. Jacob (Carpenter) Hess 1889–1984
      3. 3. Howard (Carpenter) Hess 1892–1974
      4. 4. Elsie (Carpenter) Hess 1884–1929
    10. 10. Wilmina Hess 1851–
    11. 11. Harrison Hess 1856–1941
  2. 2. John (Risser) Hess 1828–1897
  3. 3. Samuel (Risser) Hess 1830–1906
  4. 4. Esther (Risser) Hess 1823–1825
  5. 5. Annie (Risser) Hess 1826–1909
  6. 6. Mary (Risser Hess) Erb 1815–1888

John Hess's Timeline

5 Records

1791
24 September 1791
Birth of John Hess in Warwick, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA
Warwick, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA
1800
1800
Age 9
John Hess resided here in Warwick, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Warwick, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
1806
31 Mar 1806
Age 15
John Hess resided here in Hellertown, Northampton, Pennsylvania, USA
Hellertown, Northampton, Pennsylvania, USA
1813
1813
Age 22
John Hess was married in PA
PA
1831
30 Jul 1831
Age 40
Death of John Hess in Elizabeth, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, USA
Elizabeth, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 24 September 1791
    Event Place: Warwick, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 1813
    Event Place: PA

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1800
    Event Place: Warwick, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
    Record Source: 1800 United States Federal Census, Year: 1800; Census Place: Warwick, Lancaster, Pennsylvania; Series: M32; Roll: 39; Page: 138,139; Image: 77; Family History Library Film: 363342

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 31 Mar 1806
    Event Place: Hellertown, Northampton, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: Pennsylvania and New Jersey, U.S., Church and Town Records, 1669-2013, Historical Society of Pennsylvania; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Historic Pennsylvania Church and Town Records; Reel: 555

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 30 Jul 1831
    Event Place: Elizabeth, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Lititz, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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