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Lester Lee HESS 1898–1950 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 21 Apr 1898

Birth Location: Webb City, Jasper, Missouri, United States

Death Date: 16 Jan 1950

Death Location: Elgin, Cook County, Illinois, United States of America

Father: Isaac Hess

Mother: Rose Wisby

Spouse(s): Audrey Hess

Children(s): Mildred Hess

In 1898, Lester Lee HESS entered the world in Webb City, Jasper, Missouri, United States, born to Isaac Casey Hess And Rose Belle Wisby. In 1910, Lester Lee HESS resided in Carterville Ward 1, Jasper, Missouri. In 1935, Lester Lee HESS resided in Elgin, Kane, Illinois. Lester Lee HESS married Audrey L Hess, and had children including Mildred Hess. Lester Lee HESS passed away in 1950 in Elgin, Cook County, Illinois, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1898, Lester Lee HESS entered the world in Webb City, Jasper, Missouri, United States, born to Isaac Casey Hess And Rose Belle Wisby.
  • In 1910, Lester Lee HESS resided in Carterville Ward 1, Jasper, Missouri.
  • In 1935, Lester Lee HESS resided in Elgin, Kane, Illinois.
  • Lester Lee HESS married Audrey L Hess, and had children including Mildred Hess.
  • Lester Lee HESS passed away in 1950 in Elgin, Cook County, Illinois, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Lester HESS's Ancestors

Self
Lester HESS
1898–1950
Birth Place: Webb City, Jasper, Missouri, United States
Parents
Isaac Casey Hess
1869–1922
Birch Tree, Shannon, Missouri, USA
Rose (Belle) Wisby
1875–
United States
Grandparents
William (Richard) Hess
1840–1894
Bradley, Tennessee, United States
Margaret (Susan De) Priest
1838–1914
Thomasville, Oregon, Missouri, United States
William (P) Wisby
1832–1908
Bracken County, Kentucky, USA
Sarah (Cunningham Rhoades) Wisby
1840–1920
Ohio
Great-Grandparents
George Hess
1809–1880
Mary Clark
1812–1894
Isaac DePriest
1802–1878
Elizabeth Buffington
1806–1884
Thomas Wisby
1781–1864
Nancy Ewing
1795–1860
2nd-Great-Grandparents
*Saul HESS
1771–1823
Anna Rathmacher
1769–1834
John Clark
1782–1852
Ellender Sisk
1778–1875
William DePriest
1775–1827
Rebecca Casey
1775–1826
Abraham Buffington
1784–1861
Margaret Ward
1784–1851
Joseph Senior
1757–1830
Sarah Dixon
1760–1834
General Ewing
1760–1832
Jane Mclean
1769–1847

Lester HESS's Descendants

1.
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Lester (Lee) HESS (21 Apr 1898–16 Jan 1950) m. Audrey (L) Hess (abt 1901–)
  1. 1. Mildred Hess 1922–

Lester HESS's Timeline

8 Records

1898
21 Apr 1898
Birth of Lester Lee HESS in Webb City, Jasper, Missouri, United States
Webb City, Jasper, Missouri, United States
1910
1910
Age 12
Lester Lee HESS resided here in Carterville Ward 1, Jasper, Missouri
Carterville Ward 1, Jasper, Missouri
1935
1935
Age 37
Lester Lee HESS resided here in Elgin, Kane, Illinois
Elgin, Kane, Illinois
1939
1939
Age 41
Lester Lee HESS resided here in Elgin, Illinois, USA
Elgin, Illinois, USA
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 42
Lester Lee HESS resided here in Elgin, Kane, Illinois, USA
Elgin, Kane, Illinois, USA
1941
1941
Age 43
Lester Lee HESS resided here in Elgin, Illinois, USA
Elgin, Illinois, USA
1943
1943
Age 45
Lester Lee HESS resided here in Elgin, Illinois, USA
Elgin, Illinois, USA
1950
16 Jan 1950
Age 52
Death of Lester Lee HESS in Elgin, Kane, Illinois, United States
Elgin, Kane, Illinois, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 21 Apr 1898
    Event Place: Webb City, Jasper, Missouri, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Elgin, Kane, Illinois; Roll: T627_821; Page: 61A; Enumeration District: 45-81
    [2] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Illinois; Registration County: Cook; Roll: 1503989; Draft Board: 79
    [3] U.S., Chicago and North Western Railroad Employment Records, Chicago & North Western Historical Society; Berwyn, Illinois; CNW Work Cards
    [4] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Carterville Ward 1, Jasper, Missouri; Roll: T624_791; Page: 11A; Enumeration District: 58; Image: 709.
    [5] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Carterville Ward 1, Jasper, Missouri
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Carterville Ward 1, Jasper, Missouri; Roll: T624_791; Page: 11A; Enumeration District: 58; Image: 709.

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Elgin, Kane, Illinois
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Elgin, Kane, Illinois; Roll: T627_821; Page: 61A; Enumeration District: 45-81

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1939
    Event Place: Elgin, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Elgin, Kane, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Elgin, Kane, Illinois; Roll: T627_821; Page: 61A; Enumeration District: 45-81

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1941
    Event Place: Elgin, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1943
    Event Place: Elgin, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Illinois; Registration County: Cook; Roll: 1503989; Draft Board: 79

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Wisconsin
    Record Source: U.S., Chicago and North Western Railroad Employment Records, Chicago & North Western Historical Society; Berwyn, Illinois; CNW Work Cards

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 16 Jan 1950
    Event Place: Elgin, Kane, Illinois, United States
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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

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