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Willard David Hess 1874–1952 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 2 May 1874

Birth Location: Missouri, United States of America

Death Date: 25 Aug 1952

Death Location: Wilbur, Douglas County, Oregon, United States of America

Father: John Hess

Mother: Sarah Smith

Spouse(s): Bertha Ellis

Children(s): George Hess

The story of Willard David Hess began in 1874 in Missouri, United States of America. In 1880, Willard David Hess resided in Greene, Nodaway, Missouri, USA. In 1900, Willard David Hess resided in Elk Horn, Saguache, Colorado, USA. Willard David Hess married Bertha Marie Ellis, and had children including George Ellis Hess. Willard David Hess passed away in 1952 in Wilbur, Douglas County, Oregon, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Willard David Hess began in 1874 in Missouri, United States of America.
  • In 1880, Willard David Hess resided in Greene, Nodaway, Missouri, USA.
  • In 1900, Willard David Hess resided in Elk Horn, Saguache, Colorado, USA.
  • Willard David Hess married Bertha Marie Ellis, and had children including George Ellis Hess.
  • Willard David Hess passed away in 1952 in Wilbur, Douglas County, Oregon, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Willard Hess's Ancestors

Self
Willard Hess
1874–1952
Birth Place: Missouri, United States of America
Parents
John David Hess
1849–1908
Ogle County, Illinois, United States of America
Sarah (Catherine) Smith
1851–
Nodaway Co, MO
Grandparents
David (Locher) Hess
1805–1850
Keedysville, Washington County, Maryland, United States of America
Ann (Venrich) Hess
1806–1890
Berkeley County, West Virginia, United States of America
William (Vinson) Smith
1819–1892
Bedford, Tennessee, USA
Jane (Lockhart) Holt
1820–1892
Orange County, North Carolina, USA
Great-Grandparents
John Hess
1778–1815
Susan Locher
1782–1821
Peter Grove
1767–1823
Catherine Ache
1776–1851
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Jacob Sr
1740–1815
Ann Orndorff
1750–1814
Henry Locher
1747–1839
Elizabeth Hoffman
1757–1840
Jacob Grove
1737–1819
Maria Stieff
1742–1823

Willard Hess's Descendants

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Willard (David) Hess (2 May 1874–25 Aug 1952) m. Bertha (Marie) Ellis (31 Dec 1876–1965)
  1. 1. George (Ellis) Hess 1904–1955 m. Arna (Lucille Geer) (Hess) 1915–2002
    1. 1. Sandra (Lynn Hess) (Brennan) 1943–1994

Willard Hess's Timeline

8 Records

1874
2 May 1874
Birth of Willard David Hess in Missouri, United States of America
Missouri, United States of America
1880
1880
Age 6
Willard David Hess resided here in Greene, Nodaway, Missouri, USA
Greene, Nodaway, Missouri, USA
1900
1900
Age 26
Willard David Hess resided here in Elk Horn, Saguache, Colorado, USA
Elk Horn, Saguache, Colorado, USA
1910
1910
Age 36
Willard David Hess resided here in Wilbur, Douglas, Oregon, USA
Wilbur, Douglas, Oregon, USA
1930
1930
Age 56
Willard David Hess resided here in Garden Valley, Douglas, Oregon, USA
Garden Valley, Douglas, Oregon, USA
1935
1935
Age 61
Willard David Hess resided here in Garden Valley, Douglas, Oregon
Garden Valley, Douglas, Oregon
1940
1940
Age 66
Willard David Hess resided here in Garden Valley, Douglas, Oregon, USA
Garden Valley, Douglas, Oregon, USA
1952
25 Aug 1952
Age 78
Death of Willard David Hess in Wilbur, Douglas County, Oregon, United States of America
Wilbur, Douglas County, Oregon, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 2 May 1874
    Event Place: Missouri, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Garden Valley, Douglas, Oregon; Roll: m-t0627-03360; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 10-32
    [2] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Garden Valley, Douglas, Oregon; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 0033; FHL microfilm: 2341677
    [3] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918
    [4] 1880 United States Federal Census
    [5] 1900 United States Federal Census
    [6] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Wilbur, Douglas, Oregon; Roll: T624_1280; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 0087; FHL microfilm: 1375293
    [7] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [8] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Greene, Nodaway, Missouri, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Elk Horn, Saguache, Colorado, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Wilbur, Douglas, Oregon, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Wilbur, Douglas, Oregon; Roll: T624_1280; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 0087; FHL microfilm: 1375293

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Garden Valley, Douglas, Oregon, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Garden Valley, Douglas, Oregon; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 0033; FHL microfilm: 2341677

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Garden Valley, Douglas, Oregon
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Garden Valley, Douglas, Oregon; Roll: m-t0627-03360; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 10-32

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Garden Valley, Douglas, Oregon, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Garden Valley, Douglas, Oregon; Roll: m-t0627-03360; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 10-32

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Douglas, Oregon, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Garden Valley
    Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 25 Aug 1952
    Event Place: Wilbur, Douglas County, Oregon, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] Oregon, Death Index
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current

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

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