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William Peter Hess 1884 – 1952 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 7 Aug 1884

Birth Location: Newport, Washington, Minnesota

Death Date: 4 Oct 1952

Death Location: Saint Paul, Ramsey, Minnesota

Father: David Hess

Mother: Mary Strachan

Spouse(s): Bertha Zimmerman

Children(s): Marvin Hess, Vivian Hess, Mildred Hess

The story of William Peter Hess began in 1884 in Newport, Washington, Minnesota. In 1900, William Peter Hess resided in Newport, Washington, Minnesota. William Peter Hess married Bertha A Zimmerman, and had children including Marvin P Hess, Vivian G Hess, Mildred M Hess. William Peter Hess passed away in 1952 in Saint Paul, Ramsey, Minnesota.

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Biography

  • The story of William Peter Hess began in 1884 in Newport, Washington, Minnesota.
  • In 1900, William Peter Hess resided in Newport, Washington, Minnesota.
  • William Peter Hess married Bertha A Zimmerman, and had children including Marvin P Hess, Vivian G Hess, Mildred M Hess.
  • William Peter Hess passed away in 1952 in Saint Paul, Ramsey, Minnesota.

Immediate Family

Parents

David Hess
1838 – 1919
Birth Location: Canada
DH
Mary Strachan
1848 – 1926
Birth Location: Montrose, Angus, Scotland
MS

Spouses(s)

Bertha Zimmerman
1887 – 1961
Birth Location: La Crosse, La Crosse, Wisconsin
BZ

Children(s)

Marvin Hess
1910 – 1995
Birth Location: New Port, Minnesota
MH
Vivian Hess
1913 – 1968
Birth Location: Saint Paul, Ramsey, Minnesota
VH
Mildred Hess
1914 – 1993
Birth Location: Minnesota
MH

William Hess's Ancestors

Self
William Hess
1884 – 1952
Birth Place: Newport, Washington, Minnesota
Parents
David P Hess
1838 – 1919
Canada
Mary (Walker) Strachan
1848 – 1926
Montrose, Angus, Scotland
Grandparents
Peter Hess
1803 – 1855
Bartonville, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
Margaret Young
1803 – 1870
Jefferson County, New York
William Strachan
1823 –
Montrose, Angus, Scotland
Susan Strachan
1823 –
Caputh, Perthshire, Scotland
Great-Grandparents
John Young
1766 – 1856
Anna Countryman
1767 – 1861
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Johann Countryman
1701 – 1777

William Hess's Descendants

1.
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William (Peter) Hess (7 Aug 1884 – 4 Oct 1952) m. Bertha (A) Zimmerman (4 Sep 1887 – 20 Jun 1961)
  1. 1. Marvin (P) Hess (6 Dec 1910 – 28 Nov 1995)
  2. 2. Vivian (G) Hess (15 Apr 1913 – 22 Apr 1968)
  3. 3. Mildred (M) Hess (12 Nov 1914 – 5 Feb 1993) m. Fred (R) McNeely (6 Jun 1914 – 23 Mar 2008)
    1. 1. Warren (Mc) Neely (abt 1939 – )
    2. 2. Duane (Ray) McNeely (20 Dec 1944 – )
    3. 3. Nancy (Kay) Mcneely (abt 1949 – 3 Feb 1954)
    4. 4. David (Kent) McNeely (28 Apr 1958 – )

William Hess's Timeline

9 Records

1884
7 Aug 1884
Birth of William Peter Hess in Newport, Washington, Minnesota
Newport, Washington, Minnesota
1900
1900
Age 16
William Peter Hess resided here in Newport, Washington, Minnesota
Newport, Washington, Minnesota
1908
30 Jun 1908
Age 24
William Peter Hess was married in Washington County, Minnesota
Washington County, Minnesota
1917
1917-1918
Age 33
William Peter Hess resided here in St Paul, Ramsey, Minnesota
St Paul, Ramsey, Minnesota
1920
1920
Age 36
William Peter Hess resided here in St Paul Ward 2, Ramsey, Minnesota
St Paul Ward 2, Ramsey, Minnesota
1930
1930
Age 46
William Peter Hess resided here in St Paul, Ramsey, Minnesota
St Paul, Ramsey, Minnesota
1935
1935
Age 51
William Peter Hess resided here in St Paul, Ramsey, Minnesota
St Paul, Ramsey, Minnesota
1940
1940
Age 56
William Peter Hess resided here in St Paul, Ramsey, Minnesota
St Paul, Ramsey, Minnesota
1952
4 Oct 1952
Age 68
Death of William Peter Hess in Saint Paul, Ramsey, Minnesota
Saint Paul, Ramsey, Minnesota

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 7 Aug 1884
    Event Place: Newport, Washington, Minnesota
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives At St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; World War Ii Draft Cards (Fourth Registration) For the State of Minnesota; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System; Record Group Number: 147; Box or Roll Number: 557
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: St Paul, Ramsey, Minnesota; Roll: m-t0627-01998; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 90-144
    [3] Minnesota, Births and Christenings Index, 1840-1980
    [4] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: St Paul Ward 2, Ramsey, Minnesota; Roll: T625_852; Page: 17A; Enumeration District: 25
    [5] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: St Paul, Ramsey, Minnesota; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 0021; FHL microfilm: 2340851
    [6] World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Minnesota; Registration County: Ramsey
    [7] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Newport, Washington, Minnesota; Roll: 796; Page: 9; Enumeration District: 0037; FHL microfilm: 1240796
    [8] U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current
    [9] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 30 Jun 1908
    Event Place: Washington County, Minnesota
    Record Source: Minnesota, Marriages Index, 1849-1950

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Newport, Washington, Minnesota
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Newport, Washington, Minnesota; Roll: 796; Page: 9; Enumeration District: 0037; FHL microfilm: 1240796

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1917-1918
    Event Place: St Paul, Ramsey, Minnesota
    Record Source: World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Minnesota; Registration County: Ramsey

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: St Paul Ward 2, Ramsey, Minnesota
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: St Paul Ward 2, Ramsey, Minnesota; Roll: T625_852; Page: 17A; Enumeration District: 25

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: St Paul, Ramsey, Minnesota
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: St Paul, Ramsey, Minnesota; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 0021; FHL microfilm: 2340851

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: St Paul, Ramsey, Minnesota
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: St Paul, Ramsey, Minnesota; Roll: m-t0627-01998; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 90-144

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: St Paul, Ramsey, Minnesota
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: St Paul, Ramsey, Minnesota; Roll: m-t0627-01998; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 90-144

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Saint Paul, Ramsey, Minnesota
    Record Source: U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives At St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; World War Ii Draft Cards (Fourth Registration) For the State of Minnesota; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System; Record Group Number: 147; Box or Roll Number: 557

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 4 Oct 1952
    Event Place: Saint Paul, Ramsey, Minnesota
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Mendota Heights, Dakota, Minnesota
    Record Source: U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current
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