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Robert Samuel Hess 1911–1978 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 30 October 1911

Birth Location: Wilmore, Pennsylvania, USA

Death Date: 24 March 1978

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

Father: Stewart Hess

Mother: Mary Hess

Spouse(s): Clara Hess

Children(s): Joanne Hess

The story of Robert Samuel Hess began in 1911 in Wilmore, Pennsylvania, USA. In 1920, Robert Samuel Hess resided in Wilmore, Cambria, Pennsylvania, USA. In 1930, Robert Samuel Hess resided in Wilmore, Cambria, Pennsylvania. Robert Samuel Hess married Clara Hess, and had children including Joanne M Hess. Robert Samuel Hess passed away in 1978 in Johnstown, Cambria County, Pennsylvania, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Robert Samuel Hess began in 1911 in Wilmore, Pennsylvania, USA.
  • In 1920, Robert Samuel Hess resided in Wilmore, Cambria, Pennsylvania, USA.
  • In 1930, Robert Samuel Hess resided in Wilmore, Cambria, Pennsylvania.
  • Robert Samuel Hess married Clara Hess, and had children including Joanne M Hess.
  • Robert Samuel Hess passed away in 1978 in Johnstown, Cambria County, Pennsylvania, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Stewart Hess
1879–1931
Birth Location: Wilmore, Cambria Co, Pennsylvania
SH
Mary Hess
1882–1948
Birth Location: Coalport, Pennsylvania
MH

Spouses(s)

Clara Hess
1909–
Birth Location: Pennsylvania
CH

Children(s)

Joanne Hess
1934–2012
Birth Location: Wilmore, Cambria, Pennsylvania, USA
JH

Robert Hess's Ancestors

Self
Robert Hess
1911–1978
Birth Place: Wilmore, Pennsylvania, USA
Parents
Stewart Earl Hess
1879–1931
Wilmore, Cambria Co, Pennsylvania
Mary (A) Hess
1882–1948
Coalport, Pennsylvania
Grandparents
Samuel Hess
1848–1935
Bedford, Bedford County, Pennsylvania, USA
Emma (J.) Hess
1849–1936
Summerhill Twp, Cambria Co, Pennsylvania
Z. (T.) George
1852–1886
Lilly, Cambria, Pennsylvania, United States
Sarah George
1856–1924
Cambria City, Cambria, Pennsylvania, United States,
Great-Grandparents
George Hess
1816–1866
Magdalena Stern
1816–1850
Samuel Pringle
1804–1890
Mary Pringle
1818–1912
Phillip George
1807–1860
Rebecca Pittman
1814–1889
Tobias Ashe
1825–1909
Hannah Myers
1824–1864
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Samuel Hess
1786–1855
Margaret Lingenfelter
1786–1860
Philip Sr
1772–1841
Mary Cable
1776–1858
John Boyle
1792–1862
Philip George
1765–1833
Elizabeth Dishong
1770–1853
Joseph Pittman
1779–1858
Easter McCounce
1784–1830
Jacob Jr
1797–1869
Magdalena Lehman
1798–1871

Robert Hess's Descendants

1.
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Robert (Samuel) Hess (30 October 1911–24 March 1978) m. Clara Hess (abt 1909–)
  1. 1. Joanne (M) Hess 1934–2012

Robert Hess's Timeline

6 Records

1911
30 October 1911
Birth of Robert Samuel Hess in Wilmore, Pennsylvania, USA
Wilmore, Pennsylvania, USA
1920
1920
Age 9
Robert Samuel Hess resided here in Wilmore, Cambria, Pennsylvania, USA
Wilmore, Cambria, Pennsylvania, USA
1930
1930
Age 19
Robert Samuel Hess resided here in Wilmore, Cambria, Pennsylvania
Wilmore, Cambria, Pennsylvania
1935
1935
Age 24
Robert Samuel Hess resided here in Wilmore, Cambria, Pennsylvania
Wilmore, Cambria, Pennsylvania
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 29
Robert Samuel Hess resided here in Wilmore, Cambria, Pennsylvania, USA
Wilmore, Cambria, Pennsylvania, USA
1978
24 March 1978
Age 67
Death of Robert Samuel Hess in Johnstown, Cambria County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Johnstown, Cambria County, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 30 October 1911
    Event Place: Wilmore, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Wilmore, Cambria, Pennsylvania; Roll: T625_1548; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 241
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Wilmore, Cambria, Pennsylvania; Roll: 2014; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 0125; Image: 445.0; FHL microfilm: 2341748
    [4] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Wilmore, Cambria, Pennsylvania; Roll: T627_3458; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 11-164
    [5] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [6] U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives in St. Louis, Missouri; St. Louis, Missouri; Draft Registration Cards for Pennsylvania, 10161940 - 03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 1089

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Wilmore, Cambria, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Wilmore, Cambria, Pennsylvania; Roll: T625_1548; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 241

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Wilmore, Cambria, Pennsylvania
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Wilmore, Cambria, Pennsylvania; Roll: 2014; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 0125; Image: 445.0; FHL microfilm: 2341748

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Wilmore, Cambria, Pennsylvania
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Wilmore, Cambria, Pennsylvania; Roll: T627_3458; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 11-164

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Wilmore, Cambria, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Wilmore, Cambria, Pennsylvania; Roll: T627_3458; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 11-164
    [2] U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives in St. Louis, Missouri; St. Louis, Missouri; Draft Registration Cards for Pennsylvania, 10161940 - 03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 1089

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 24 March 1978
    Event Place: Johnstown, Cambria County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Johnstown, Cambria County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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