©APPENDIX  B

 

The Descendants of Abraham Hess and Ann (Fisher) Hess

 

 

Unless other wise stated the descendants of Abraham Hess is from the book AThe Hess Family in America@, by Charles J. Hall.

 

First Generation

 

1.  Abraham Hess was born in March 1762.[1]  He signed a will on 5 March 1821 in Belfast Twp., Bedford Co., Pennsylvania.[2]  He died after 5 March and before 21 March 1821 in Belfast Twp., Bedford Co., Pennsylvania; burial at the Levering Cemetery; Belfast Twp., Bedford Co., Pennsylvania.[3]  Abraham=s will was probated 21 March 1821 in Bedford Co., Pennsylvania.[4]

 

Abraham Hess and Ann Fisher were married on 5 January 1785 in Bedford Co., Pennsylvania.[5]  Ann Fisher (daughter of John Fisher and Frances AFrankey@ Kuhl) was born on 27 December 1769 in Bethel Twp., Bedford Co., Pennsylvania.[6]  She died after 1834 in Bedford Co., Pennsylvania.  She was buried after 1834 in Levering Cemetery; Belfast Twp., Bedford Co., Pennsylvania. 

 

For more on this family see Chapter Two.

 

The known children of Abraham Hess and Ann Fisher were as follows:

 

2.         a.   Elizabeth Hess (born on 22 Nov 1786).

 

3.         b.   Mary Hess was born on 15 May 1788 in Bethel Twp., Bedford Co., PA.[7]  She died on 3 Jan 1790 in Bethel Twp., Bedford Co., PA.[8]

 

4.         c.   William Hess (born on 31 Dec 1790).

 

5.         d.   Jacob Hess (born on 1 April 1792).

 

6.         e.   Jeremiah Hess Sr. (born on 15 Jan 1793).

 

7.         f.    Rebecca Hess was born on 9 July 1795 in Bethel Twp., Bedford Co., PA.[9]  She died on 17 Oct 1796 in Bethel Twp., Bedford Co., PA.[10]

 

8.         g.   George Hess (born on 23 Feb 1798).

 

9.         h.   Peter Hess was born in Aug 1802 in Belfast Twp., Bedford Co., Pennsylvania.[11]  He died before 7 April 1851[12]  Dennis Hess was identified as buying from Henry Grubbs, the executor of Peter Hess's estate.  However, it appeared that in 1829, Peter had already sold his interest in the estate to William Barton.[13]

 

10.       i.    Archibald Hess was born on 20 Nov 1804 in Belfast Twp., Bedford Co., Pennsylvania.[14]  He sold his interest in his father's estate to Henry Furney in 1826 in Belfast Twp., Bedford Co., Pennsylvania.[15]  Court records show that he lived in Ohio before 1851.[16]

 

11.       j.    Ruhamy Hess (born on 8 March 1806).

 

12.       k.   Paul Hess (born on 5 June 1807).

 

13.       l.    Sarah Hess was born on 7 Jan 1810 in Belfast Twp., Bedford Co., PA.[17]  She died on 15 Jan 1810 in Belfast Twp., Bedford Co., PA.[18]

 

14.       m.  Rachel Hess (born on 31 May 1812).

 

 

Second Generation

 

2.  Elizabeth Hess (Abraham‑1) was born on 22 Nov 1786 in Bethel Twp., Bedford Co., Pennsylvania.[19]  She died on 22 Feb 1858 in Licking Creek Twp., Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.  She was buried on 25 Feb 1858 in Sideling Hill Church Cemetery; Belfast Twp., Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.

 

Elizabeth Hess and Samuel Mellott were married on 19 May 1812 in Bedford Co., Pennsylvania.[20], [21]  Samuel Mellott (son of John M. Mellott and Elizabeth Sampson) was born in 1783 in Bedford Co., Pennsylvania.[22]  He died on 8 May 1858 in Licking Creek Twp., Fulton Co., Pennsylvania. 

 

The known children of Elizabeth Hess and Samuel Mellott had the following children:

 

15.       a.   Anna Mellott (born on 30 April 1813).

 

16.       b.   Ruhamah Mellott was born on 10 March 1815 in Licking Creek Twp., Bedford Co., PA.  She died in July 1818 in Licking Creek Twp., Bedford Co., Pennsylvania.

 

17.       c.   Mahala Mellott (born on 5 April 1817).

 

18.       d.   Malissa Mellott was born on 4 May 1819 in Licking Creek Twp., Bedford Co., PA.  She died in 1892 in Fulton Co., PA.  She was buried in 1892 in Asbury United Methodist Church Cemetery; Harrisonville, Fulton Co., PA. Malissa Mellott and George A. Hockensmith were married about 1840 in Bedford Co., PA.  This family appeared in the census in 1850 in Licking Creek Twp., Fulton Co., PA.[23]  They appeared in the census on 2 Aug 1860 in Licking Creek Twp., Fulton Co., PA.[24]  George A. Hockensmith (son of Samuel Hockensmith Sr. and Lydia Mellott) was born on 22 Feb 1813 in Bedford Co., PA.  He died on 1 Sept 1882 in Fulton Co., PA.  He was buried on 4 Sept 1882 in Asbury United Methodist Church Cemetery; Harrisonville, Fulton Co., PA.  The children born to George Hockensmith and Malissa (Mellott) Hockensmith were: Roland Auston, (1841‑1867); Samuel H., (1843‑1917), married Elizabeth J. Mumma; Susanna, (1845‑ ); Daniel L., (1846‑ ); Mahala A., (1848‑1915), wife of Elliott Deshong; George B., (1852‑ ); Miles C., (1855‑ ), married Mary A. Sharpe; Mary Rebecca, (1867‑1955), wife of Lewis Harrison Wible.

 

19.       e.   David S. Mellott was born on 30 May 1821 in Licking Creek Twp., Bedford Co., Pennsylvania.[25]  He died on 1 June 1911 in Fulton Co., PA.[26]  He was buried on 3 June 1911 in Sideling Hill Church Cemetery; Belfast Twp., Fulton Co., PA.  David S. Mellott and Margaret Sarah Sipes were married on 29 March 1853 in Fulton Co., PA.[27]  This family appeared in the census in 1860 in Licking Creek Twp., Fulton Co., PA.[28]  They appeared in the census in 1870 in Licking Creek Twp., Fulton Co., PA.[29]  Margaret Sarah Sipes was born on 10 Nov 1833 in Bedford Co., PA.[30]  She died on 22 Aug 1906 in Fulton Co., PA.[31]  She was buried on 24 Aug 1906 in Sideling Hill Church Cemetery; Belfast Twp., Fulton Co., PA.  The known children of David S. Mellott and Margaret (Sipes) were:  David M.; Martha, wife of James R. McDonald; Mary, wife of William P. Strait; Elizabeth; Jeremiah W.; Henry J., married Sarah ASadie@ Minnick; John A.; Adam S.; George S.; Harvey; Nancy H., wife of Frenado Decker; Frances AFannie@, wife of Philip Strait; Ella; Leonard G.; William Irvin; Jennie C., wife of Reuben Deshong; Job C.; Lena; and Christine Lena Mellott.

 

20.       f.    Charlotte Mellott was born in April 1823 in Licking Creek Twp., Bedford Co., PA.  She died in Aug 1834 in Licking Creek Twp., Bedford Co., Pennsylvania.

 

21.       g.   Mary Mellott was born on 17 April 1826 in Licking Creek Twp., Bedford Co., PA.  She died on 26 Sept 1841 in Licking Creek Twp., Bedford Co., PA.

 

22.       h.   Frances Mellott was born on 27 May 1829 in Licking Creek Twp., Bedford Co., PA.  She died on 31 May 1829 in Licking Creek Twp., Bedford Co., Pennsylvania.

 

23.       i.    Rachel Mellott was born on 1 May 1830 in Licking Creek Twp., Bedford Co., PA.[32]  Rachel Mellott and Isaac Mellott were married about 1859 in Fulton Co., PA.[33]  Isaac first married Mary Lake, the daughter of Jacob and Mary (Mellott) Lake. After the death of Mary in 1858, he then married Rachel Mellott.  This family appeared in the census in 1860 in Belfast Twp., Fulton Co., PA.[34]  They appeared in the census in 1870 in Belfast Twp., Fulton Co., PA.[35]  Isaac Mellott (son of Jeremiah Mellott and Sarah Mellott) was born in 1819 in Bedford Co., PA.[36]  The children of Isaac and Rachel Mellott were:  Isaac, (1861‑before 1930); Josiah, (1863‑1922); Samuel, 1865‑1922); Nimrod, 1869‑1951.

 

24.       j.    Zillah Mellott was born on 7 Aug 1836 in Licking Creek Twp., Bedford Co., PA.  She died in March 1913 in Fulton Co., PA.

 

 

4.  William Hess (Abraham‑1) was born on 31 December 1790 in Bethel Twp., Bedford Co., Pennsylvania.[37]  He died before 1860 in Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.  He was buried in Cedar Grove Christian Church Cemetery; Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.

 

William Hess and Mary Ann Decker were married circa 1817 in Bedford Co., Pennsylvania.[38]  Mary Ann Decker was born on 16 Jan 1798 in Bedford Co., Pennsylvania.  She died on 12 Jan 1881 in Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.  She was buried on 14 Jan 1881 in Cedar Grove Christian Church Cemetery; Fulton Co., Pennsylvania. 

 

The known children of William Hess and Mary Ann Decker were as follows:

 

25.       a.   Samuel Hess (born in 1821).

 

26.       b.   Jacob Hess (born in 1825).

 

27.       c.   Adam Hess (born on 2 March 1829).

 

28.       d.   Miriam Hess (born on 17 April 1832).

 

 

5.  Jacob Hess (Abraham‑1) was born on 1 April 1792 in Bethel Twp., Bedford Co., Pennsylvania.[39]  He died on 2 Oct 1876 in Belfast Twp., Bedford Co., Pennsylvania.

 

Jacob Hess and Mary Daniels were married on 31 May 1812 in Bedford Co., Pennsylvania.  They appeared in the census on 22 Aug 1850 in Belfast Twp., Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.[40]  Mary Daniels (daughter of Daniel Daniels and Catherine Clevenger) was born on 11 Dec 1795 in Bedford Co., Pennsylvania. 

 

For more on this family see Chapter Three

 

The known children of Jacob Hess and Mary Daniels were as follows:

 

29.       a.   Daniel Hess (born in 1815).

 

30.       b.   Jeremiah Hess Jr. (born on 1 May 1817).

 

31.       c.   Catherine Hess was born in 1819 in Belfast Twp., Bedford Co., PA.  She died after 1858 in Fulton Co., Pennsylvania. Catherine Hess and Nathaniel Mellott were married in 1843 in Bedford Co., PA.[41]  Nathaniel Mellott is the son of John Mellott, Esq. and Elizabeth Mellott.  They appeared in the census in 1850 in Belfast Twp., Fulton Co., PA.[42]  Nathaniel Mellott was born in 1821 in Bedford Co., PA.  He died on 6 Aug 1855 in Fulton Co., PA.

 

32.       d.   Rebecca Hess (born in 1821).

 

33.       e.   Benjamin Hess (born on 29 Sept 1824).

 

34.       f.    Sarah Hess (born on 12 Dec 1827).

 

35.       g.   Mary Ann Hess (born in 1829).

 

36.       h.   Nelson Hess (born on 7 July 1833).

 

37.       i.    George Hess (born in 1836).

 

38.       j.    David Hess (born in 1838).

 

 

6.  Jeremiah Hess Sr. (Abraham‑1) was born on 15 Jan 1793 in Bethel Twp., Bedford Co., Pennsylvania.[43]  He died before 1870 in Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.

 

Jeremiah Hess Sr. and Catherine Daniels were married on 16 Feb 1815 in Bedford Co., Pennsylvania.  Catherine Daniels (daughter of Daniel Daniels and Catherine Clevenger) was born on 23 June 1798 in Bedford Co., Pennsylvania.  She signed a will on 14 Jan 1882 in Belfast Twp., Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.[44]  She died on 13 Nov 1882 in Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.  She was buried on 15 Nov 1882 in Cedar Grove Christian Church Cemetery; Fulton Co., Pennsylvania. 

 

The known children of Jeremiah Hess Sr. and Catherine Daniels were as follows:

 

39.       a.   Mary Polly Hess (born on 23 Dec 1816).

 

40.       b.   Aaron Hess (born on 21 Nov 1817).

 

41.       c.   David Hess (born on 16 Nov 1819).

 

42.       d.   Dennis Hess (born on 13 Dec 1823).

 

43.       e.   Daniel Hess was born on 20 March 1825 in Belfast Twp., Bedford Co., PA.  He died on 25 March 1825 in Belfast Twp., Bedford Co., PA.

 

44.       f.    Abraham Hess was born on 20 March 1825 in Belfast Twp., Bedford Co., PA.  He died on 23 March 1825 in Belfast Twp., Bedford Co., PA.

 

45.       g.   Sarah Ann Hess (born on 13 June 1826).

 

46.       h.   Jobe Hess (born on 29 Feb 1832).

 

47.       i.    Dorothy Hess (born on 29 Aug 1834).

 

48.       j.    Florinda Hess was born on 29 Aug 1834 in Belfast Twp., Bedford Co., PA.  She died on 2 Sept 1834 in Belfast Twp., Bedford Co., PA.

 

49.       k.   Catherine Hess (born on 3 Oct 1839).

 

 

8.  George Hess (Abraham-1) was born on 23 Feb 1798 in Belfast Twp., Bedford Co., PA.[45]  He died in 1856 in Fulton Co., PA. 

 

George Hess married  Zillah Akers circa 1820 in Bedford Co., PA.  Zillah Akers is the daughter of Ephriam Akers and Rachel (Hanks) Akers of Loudon Co, Virginia.  Zillah is the widow of John Hay.  Two children were born to John and Zillah Hay:  Ephraim and Elizabeth Hay.  Zillah Akers was born in 1795 in Bedford Co., PA.  She died before 1856 in Brush Creek Twp., Fulton Co., PA. 

 

George and Zillah Hess appeared in the census on 17 Sept 1850 in Brush Creek Twp., Fulton Co., PA.[46]  From court records we know eight children were born of this union; four of whom we have been able to identify as Dennis D.B.; Oliver; Hannah and Abraham. Four more children were born to this union but not identified by name in the court records.[47]

 

The known children of George Hess and Zillah Akers were as follows:

 

50.       a.   Dennis D. B. Hess (born in Nov 1826).

 

51.       b.   Hannah Hess was born in 1830 in Brush Creek Twp., Bedford Co., PA.  She in 1870 was identified in court records as a daughter of George Hess and a heir.[48]  Hannah Hess and Martin Mosure were married about 1851 in Fulton Co., PA.  They appeared in the census in 1870 in Yellow Creek Twp., Bedford Co., PA.  Martin Mosure was born about 1829 in Bedford Co., PA.

 

52.       c.   Oliver Hess was born in 1832 in Brush Creek Twp., Bedford Co., PA.  He appeared in the census in 1870 in Goldfield, Wright Co., Iowa.[49]  He in 1870 was identified in court records as a son of George Hess and a heir.[50]

 

53.       d.   Abraham Hess (born in 1834).

 

 

11.  Ruhamy Hess (Abraham-1) was born on 8 March 1806 in Belfast Twp., Bedford Co., PA.[51] 

 

Ruhamy Hess and Obediah Mellott were married in 1828 in Bedford Co., Pennsylvania.[52] Obediah Mellott (son of John (Squire John) Mellott and Elizabeth (Betsy) Mellott) was born in 1803 in Bedford Co., Pennsylvania.[53]  He died on 14 Nov 1878 in Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.[54]

 

This family appeared in the census on 22 Aug 1850 in Belfast Twp., Fulton Co., PA.[55]  They appeared in the census in 1860 in Belfast Twp., Fulton Co., PA.[56] 

 

The known children of Ruhamy Hess and Obediah Mellott were as follows:[57]

 

54.       a.   Baltzer William Mellott (born on 29 Dec 1830).

 

55.       b.   Alpheus Adolphus Mellott was born on 30 Oct 1833 in Belfast Twp., Bedford Co., PA.[58]  He died on 14 Dec 1894 in Fulton Co., PA.  He was buried on 16 Dec 1894 in Pleasant Grove Christian Church Cemetery; Fulton Co., PA.  Alpheus Adolphus Mellott and Lydia Hollinshead were married on 17 Dec 1857 in Fulton Co., PA.  They appeared in the census in 1870 in Belfast Twp., Fulton Co., PA.[59]  Lydia Hollinshead was born on 1 Oct 1840 in Bedford Co., PA.  She died on 31 Dec 1880 in Belfast Twp., Fulton Co., PA.  She was buried on 3 Jan 1881 in Pleasant Ridge Brethren Cemetery; Fulton Co., PA.  The known children of Alpheus and Lydia Mellott were:  Amanda Mellott, (1858‑1937), wife of Abraham Absalom Mellott; Charles McClellan, (1861‑1945), married Mary E. Deshong; William O. Hollinshead Mellott, (1865‑1954), married Louetta Mellott; Martha Ellen, born 15 Jan 1871 ‑ died 6 Feb 1871; Lydia Mellott, born 30 Sept 1876 ‑ died 31 Dec 1880.

 

56.       c.   Elizabeth Mellott was born in 1836 in Belfast Twp., Bedford Co., PA.[60]  She died in 1908 in Ashland, Ashland Co., Ohio.  She was buried in 1908 in Hayesvile, Ashland Co., Ohio.  Elizabeth Mellott and Harrison Hull were married in 1857 in Fulton Co., PA.[61]  Harrison Hull is the son of Joseph Hull and Lydia (Daniels) Hull. Harrison Hull was born in 1838 in Bedford Co., PA. He died on 19 March 1870 in Ashland, Ashland Co., Ohio.[62]  The known children of Harrison and Elizabeth Hull were: Liddia A., born 1858; Fobe D. Hull, born 1859; Amy J. Hull, born 1862; Catherine M. Hull, born 1864 in Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.

 

57.       d.   Emily Jane Mellott was born on 14 May 1837 in Belfast Twp., Bedford Co., PA.[63]  She died on 19 June 1903 in Fulton Co., PA.  She was buried on 21 June 1903 in Asbury United Methodist Church Cemetery; Harrisonville, Fulton Co., PA.  Emily Jane Mellott and Baltzer Decker were married on 7 Feb 1861 in Fulton Co., PA.[64]  Baltzer Decker was born on 26 March 1837 in Licking Creek Twp., Bedford Co., PA.  He died on 31 Dec 1902 in Fulton Co., PA.  He was buried on 3 Jan 1903 in Asbury United Methodist Church Cemetery; Harrisonville, Fulton Co., PA. The known children of Baltzer and Emily Decker were:  Laura Nettie Decker, wife of Valentine Reamer Sipes; Amanda Decker, born 1861; Fernado Decker, married Nancy Hanks Mellott; Milton Decker, married Oprha Mellott; Elmira C. Decker, born 23 Oct 1868; Alberta Bertha Decker, wife of Harry Elmer Deshong; Virginia Frances Decker, wife of Charles Robert Steach; Evaline Decker, born 27 Oct 1875; Elsie Irene Decker, wife of Samuel Logue Deshong; Susie A. Decker, wife of William Harvey Stouteagle.

 

58.       e.   Hiram Mellott was born in 1839 in Belfast Twp., Bedford Co., Pennsylvania.[65]

 

59.       f.    Samuel Mellott was born in 1841 in Belfast Twp., Bedford Co., Pennsylvania.[66]

 

60.       g.   Denton C. Mellott was born in 1845 in Belfast Twp., Bedford Co., Pennsylvania.[67]  He died before 5 April 1909 in Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.

 

61.       h.   Rebecca Mellott was born in 1847 in Belfast Twp., Bedford Co., Pennsylvania.[68]

 

62.       i.    Mary Martha Mellott was born in 1850 in Belfast Twp., Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.[69]

 

63.       j.    Joseph Mellott was born in 1852 in Belfast Twp., Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.[70]

 

64.       k.   William Mellott was born in 1855 in Belfast Twp., Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.[71]

 

 

12.  Paul Hess (Abraham‑1) was born on 5 June 1807 in Belfast Twp., Bedford Co., Pennsylvania.[72]  He died on 2 March 1894 in Washington Co., Maryland.  He was buried on 4 March 1894 in Mt. Olivet Presbyterian Church Cemetery; Washington Co., Maryland.  The location of the original Cemetery for Mt Olivet Presbyterian Church is West of Hancock, Maryland on Old Route #144.

 

Paul Hess and Sarah were married about 1834 in Bedford Co., Pennsylvania.  Sarah (---?---) was born about 1815 in Bedford Co., Pennsylvania.  This family appeared in the census on 22 Aug 1850 in Belfast Twp., Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.[73]  They appeared in the census on 22 June 1860 in Bethel Twp., Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.[74]  They appeared in the census in 1870 in Bethel Twp., Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.[75]

 

The known children of Paul Hess and Sarah (---?---) were as follows:

 

65.       a.   Elizabeth Hess was born in 1836 in Bedford Co., Pennsylvania.

 

66.       b.   Banner Hess (born in 1842).

 

67.       c.   Anna Hess was born in March 1850 in Belfast Twp., Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.

 

 

14.  Rachel Hess (Abraham‑1) was born on 31 May 1812 in Belfast Twp., Bedford Co., Pennsylvania.[76]  She died on 12 June 1884 in Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.  She was buried on 14 June 1884 in Sideling Hill Church Cemetery; Belfast Twp., Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.

 

Rachel Hess and Daniel Bishop were married in 1836 in Bedford Co., Pennsylvania.  This family appeared in the census on 28 Aug 1850 in Belfast Twp., Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.[77]  They appeared in the census in 1860 in Belfast Twp., Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.[78]  They appeared in the census in 1870 in Belfast Twp., Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.[79]  Daniel Bishop was born in 1815 in Bedford Co., Pennsylvania. 

 

The known children of Rachel Hess and Daniel Bishop were as follows:

 

68.       a.   Anna Bishop was born in 1838 in Belfast Twp., Bedford Co., PA.  She died on 5 Dec 1915 in Fulton Co., PA.  She was buried 8 Dec 1915 in Union Cemetery; McConnellsburg, Fulton Co., PA.  Anna Bishop and John Seville were married in 1853 in Fulton Co., PA.  John Seville was born on 7 Oct 1811 in Bedford Co., PA.  He died in 1890 in Fulton Co., PA; burial at the Big Spring Cemetery; Fulton Co., PA.

 

69.       b.   Ezra Bishop was born in 1842 in Belfast Twp., Bedford Co., Pennsylvania. Ezra Bishop and Elizabeth Eversole were married on 12 Oct 1874 in Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.  Elizabeth Eversole was born in 1844 in Bedford Co., Pennsylvania.

 

70.       c.   Thomas R. Bishop was born in 1845 in Belfast Twp., Bedford Co., PA.  He died in 1922 in Fulton Co., PA.  He was buried in 1922 in May's Chapel Cemetery; Warfordsburg, Fulton Co., PA.  Thomas R. Bishop and Rachel (---?---) were married about 1870 in Fulton Co., PA.  Rachel was born about 1845 in Bedford Co., PA.  She died before 1901 in Fulton Co., PA.  The known children of Thomas and Rachel Bishop were:  Edward H. Bishop born 1871; Mary E. Bishop born 1874; Nancy E. Bishop born 1875; and Flora M. Bishop born 1878.  Thomas R. Bishop and Mary A. (---?---) were married about 1901 in Fulton Co., PA.  Mary A. (---?---) was born about 1846 in Bedford Co., PA. The known children of Thomas and Mary Bishop were: Grace Bishop; Calvin S. Bishop and another child that is living.

 

71.       d.   David P. Bishop was born in 1848 in Belfast Twp., Bedford Co., Pennsylvania.

 

72.       e.   Matilda Bishop was born on 10 April 1851 in Belfast Twp., Fulton Co., PA.  She died on 21 Aug 1916 in Fulton Co., PA.  She was buried on 24 Aug 1916 in Sideling Hill Church Cemetery; Belfast Twp., Fulton Co., PA.  Matilda Bishop and Christopher J. Deshong were married about 1875 in Fulton Co., PA.  Christopher J. Deshong was born on 30 Jan 1856 in Fulton Co., PA.  He died on 27 April 1927 in Fulton Co., PA.  He was buried on 30 April 1927 in Sideling Hill Church Cemetery; Belfast Twp., Fulton Co., PA.

 

73.       f.    Nathan Truax Bishop was born on 8 June 1853 in Belfast Twp., Fulton Co., PA.  He died on 27 Jan 1932 in Hustontown, Fulton Co., PA.  He was buried on 30 Jan 1932 in Hustontown Methodist Cemetery; Hustontown, Fulton Co., PA.  Nathan Truax Bishop and Mary Jane Wible were married about 1875 in Fulton Co., PA.  Mary Jane Wible was born about 1854 in Fulton Co., PA.

 

 

Third Generation

 

15.  Anna Mellott (Elizabeth Hess‑2, Abraham‑1) was born on 30 April 1813 in Licking Creek Twp., Bedford Co., Pennsylvania.  She died on 8 March 1883 in Thompson Twp., Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.[80]  She was buried on 10 March 1883 in Tonoloway Baptist Church Cemetery; Thompson Twp., Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.

 

Anna Mellott and Joseph Powell were married about 1846 in Bedford Co., Pennsylvania.[81], [82]

 

This family appeared in the census in 1850 in Thompson Twp., Bedford Co., Pennsylvania.[83]  They appeared in the census in 1870 in Thompson Twp., Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.[84]  Joseph Powell (son of John W. Powell and Ann Wray) was born on 3 Jan 1810 in Bedford Co., Pennsylvania.[85]  He joined the Tonoloway Baptist Church in Sept 1879 in Thompson Twp., Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.[86]  He died on 19 July 1880 in Thompson Twp., Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.[87]  He was buried on 21 July 1880 in Tonoloway Baptist Church Cemetery; Thompson Twp., Fulton Co., Pennsylvania. 

 

The known children of Anna Mellott and Joseph Powell were as follows:[88]

 

74.       a.   John Powell (born on 5 Dec 1847).

 

75.       b.   David Powell (born on 8 Nov 1849).

 

76.       c.   Anna Elizabeth Powell (born on 8 June 1852).

 

 

17.  Mahala Mellott (Elizabeth Hess‑2, Abraham‑1) was born on 5 April 1817 in Licking Creek Twp., Bedford Co., Pennsylvania.[89]  She died on 16 May 1902 in Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.[90]

 

Mahala Mellott and Jesse C. Mellott were married about 1839 in Bedford Co., Pennsylvania.[91] 

The children of Jesse and Mahala Mellott were: Melissa, born 1840, wife of Jonas Truax; Millie, born 1843, wife of Mr. Adams; Anna, born 1849, wife of Ahimaaz Truax; David Ash, born 1847, married Mary Sipes who later married John Sharpe; Jeremiah, who died 10 January 1878; Joseph F., born 1852, married Annie Hauman; Emmaline, wife of Andrew Sipes; and Sarah, born 1856.

 

This family appeared in the census on 22 Aug 1850 in Belfast Twp., Fulton Co., PA.[92]  They appeared in the census on 22 July 1860 in Licking Creek Twp., Fulton Co., PA.[93]  They appeared in the census in 1870 in Licking Creek Twp., Fulton Co., PA.[94]  Jesse C. Mellott (son of Theodore Mellott and Mary (Polly) Sipes) was born in 1815 in Bedford Co., PA.[95]  He died on 18 Jan 1881 in Licking Creek Twp., Bedford Co., Pennsylvania.[96] 

 

The known children of Mahala Mellott and Jesse C. Mellott were as follows:[97]

 

77.       a.   Melissa Mellott was born on 11 May 1840 in Belfast Twp., Bedford Co., PA.  She died on 29 Feb 1880 in Fulton Co., PA.  She was buried on 2 March 1880 in Pleasant Ridge Brethren Church Cemetery; Fulton Co., PA.

 

78.       b.   Mollie Emmaline Mellott was born about 1843 in Belfast Twp., Bedford Co., Pennsylvania.

 

79.       c.   David Ash Mellott was born about 1847 in Belfast Twp., Bedford Co., PA.

 

80.       d.   Anna E. Mellott was born about 1849 in Belfast Twp., Bedford Co., PA.

 

81.       e.   Joseph Furr Mellott was born on 22 June 1852 in Belfast Twp., Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.  He died on 26 Jan 1925 in San Diego, California.

 

82.       f.    Emiline Mellott was born about 1854 in Belfast Twp., Fulton Co., PA.

 

83.       g.   Sarah A. Mellott was born about 1856 in Belfast Twp., Fulton Co., PA.

 

 

25.  Samuel Hess (William‑2, Abraham‑1) was born in 1821 in Licking Creek Twp., Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.  He died in 1897 in Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.  He was buried in 1897 in Hustontown, Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.

 

Samuel Hess and Mary were married in 1838 in Bedford Co., PA.  This family appeared in the census on 12 Aug 1850 in Licking Creek Twp., Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.[98]  They appeared in the census on 2 Aug 1860 in Licking Creek Twp., Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.[99]  They appeared in the census in 1870 in Dublin Twp., Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.[100]  Mary was born about 1820 in Bedford Co., Pennsylvania. 

 

The known children of Samuel Hess and Mary (---?---) were as follows:

 

84.       a.   Martha Hess was born on 6 Oct 1841 in Licking Creek Twp., Bedford Co., PA.

 

85.       b.   John Hess was born about 1845 in Licking Creek Twp., Bedford Co., PA.  He died before 1860 in Licking Creek Twp., Fulton Co., PA.

 

86.       c.   William Hess was born on 14 Sept 1845 in Licking Creek Twp., Bedford Co., Pennsylvania.

 

87.       d.   Silas Hess was born on 14 Oct 1847 in Licking Creek Twp., Bedford Co., Pennsylvania.

 

88.       e.   Dennis Hess was born on 4 March 1851 in Licking Creek Twp., Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.

 

89.       f.    Amos Hess was born on 3 Jan 1853 in Licking Creek Twp., Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.

 

90.       g.   Samuel Hess Jr. was born on 9 March 1855 in Licking Creek Twp., Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.

 

91.       h.   David Hess (born on 5 Oct 1859).

 

92.       i.    Christopher Hess was born on 18 Aug 1862 in Licking Creek Twp., Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.

 

93.       j.    Isaac Hess was born on 23 April 1866 in Licking Creek Twp., Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.

 

 

26.  Jacob Hess (William‑2, Abraham‑1) was born in 1825 in Bedford Co., Pennsylvania.

 

Jacob Hess and Mary Lanehart were married about 1845 in Bedford Co., Pennsylvania.  Mary Lanehart was born about 1825 in Bedford Co., Pennsylvania. 

 

The known child of Jacob Hess and Mary Lanehart was as follows:

 

94.       a.   Mary Ann Hess was born about 1846 in Fulton Co., PA.  She died on 22 May 1921 in Fulton Co., PA.  She was buried on 24 May 1921 in Jerusalem Christian Church Cemetery; Amaranth, Fulton Co., PA.  Mary Ann Hess and William B. Lake were married on 20 May 1886 in Fulton Co., PA.  William B. Lake was born in 1835 in Bedford Co., PA.  He died on 21 July 1921 in Fulton Co., PA.  He was buried on 23 July 1921 in Jerusalem Christian Church Cemetery; Amaranth, Fulton Co., PA.

 

 

27.  Adam Hess (William-2, Abraham-1) was born on 2 March 1829 in Bedford Co., PA.  He signed a will in 1900 in Belfast Twp., Fulton Co., PA.[101]  He died on 1 April 1900 in Belfast Twp., Fulton Co., PA.[102]  He was buried on 3 April 1900 in Cedar Grove Christian Church Cemetery; Fulton Co., PA.[103]

 

Adam Hess married his cousin Sarah Hess, the daughter of Jacob Hess and Mary (Daniels) Hess, on 4 Sept 1853 in Monroe Twp., Clearville, Bedford Co., PA.  Rev. Barton A. Cooper, officiated.  Sarah Hess was born on 12 Dec 1827 in Belfast Twp., Bedford Co., PA.  She died on 17 April 1868 in Fulton Co., PA.  Sarah died from complications of childbirth.  She was buried on 18 April 1868 in Cedar Grove Christian Church Cemetery; Fulton Co., PA.[104] 

 

In 1859, Adam and Sarah purchased land from her parents.[105]  They also purchased land from her brother David Hess on 20 March 1863;[106] land from Abner Lanehart, 18 August 1866.[107]  He then sold that land to B. F. Bedford on 6 January 1870.[108]

 

This family appeared in the census on 22 June 1860 in Bethel Twp., Fulton Co., PA.[109]

 

The known children of Adam Hess and Sarah Hess were as follows:

 

95.       a.   Mary Catherine Hess (born in Nov 1858).

 

96.       b.   Infant Daughter Hess was born on 4 April 1868 in Fulton Co., PA.  She died on 8 April 1868 in Fulton Co., PA.  She was buried on 9 April 1868 in Cedar Grove Christian Church Cemetery; Fulton Co., PA.

 

After the death of Sarah, Adam Hess married his cousin Dorothy Hess, the daughter of Jeremiah Hess, Sr. And Catherine (Daniels) Hess, in 1869 in Fulton Co., PA.  Dorothy Hess was born on 29 Aug 1834 in Belfast Twp., Bedford Co., PA.  She died in 1912 in Fulton Co., PA.  She was buried in 1912 in Cedar Grove Christian Church Cemetery; Fulton Co., PA.

 

This family appeared in the census in 1870 in Belfast Twp., Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.[110]

Adam and Dorothy were members of the Pleasant Grove Christian Church in Fulton Co., Pennsylvania. Adam was a Trustee of the Pleasant Grove Christian Church and Sunday School Teacher for a number of years.[111]  Dorothy also taught Sunday school for many years. 

 

Adam made several more land transactions the first was 23 November when he sold land.[112]  He made five more land transactions the next 5 March 1888 to Peter Mellott.[113]  The remaining four transactions he made on the same day 7 March 1895, this is where he seems to be dividing up his land among his children.  Land to his son Logue;[114] to son Franklin;[115]  then to daughter Mary Catherine Rice[116] and to son‑in‑law W. J. Rice.[117]

 

The known children of Adam Hess and Dorothy Hess were as follows:

 

97.       a.   John Franklin Hess (born in 1870).

 

98.       b.   J. Logue Hess (born on 18 Feb 1872).

 

99.       c.   Frances Olive AFannie@ Hess was born in 1874 in Fulton Co., PA.  She died on 27 April 1933 in Komalty, Oklahoma.  Frances Olive (Fannie) Hess and Albert Morgret were married about 1894 in Fulton Co., PA. 

 

 

28.  Miriam Hess (William‑2, Abraham‑1) was born on 17 April 1832 in Bedford Co., PA.[118]  She died on 9 Jan 1921 in Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.[119]  She was buried on 11 Jan 1921 in Sideling Hill Church Cemetery; Belfast Twp., Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.

 

Miriam Hess and Dennis Mellott were married about 1849 in Bedford Co., Pennsylvania.[120]  Dennis Mellott is the son of Jeremiah Mellott and Sarah Mellott.[121]  They appeared in the census in 1860 in Belfast Twp., Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.  Apparently William Hess had died prior to the 1860 census for we find Mary Hess making her home with her daughter, Miriam and son‑in‑law, Dennis Mellott.[122]  They appeared in the census in 1870 in Belfast Twp., Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.[123]  Dennis Mellott (son of Jeremiah Mellott and Sarah Mellott) was born on 30 April 1825 in Bedford Co., Pennsylvania.[124]  He died on 28 Jan 1899 in Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.[125]  He was buried on 30 Jan 1899 in Sideling Hill Church Cemetery; Belfast Twp., Fulton Co., Pennsylvania. 

 

The known children of Miriam Hess and Dennis Mellott were as follows:[126]

 

100.     a.   Solomon Mellott was born on 6 Aug 1851 in Belfast Twp., Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.[127]  He died on 6 April 1853 in Belfast Twp., Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.[128]

 

101.     b.   Silas D. Mellott was born in Jan 1852 in Belfast Twp., Fulton Co., PA.[129]  He died in 1920 in Fulton Co., PA.  He was buried in 1920 in Sideling Hill Church Cemetery; Belfast Twp., Fulton Co., PA.  Silas D. Mellott and Parthenia Truax were married in 1873 in Fulton Co., PA.[130]  Parthenia is the daughter of  John Truax and Julia Ann (Mellott) Truax.  Parthenia Truax was born in Aug 1854 in Fulton Co., PA.  She died in 1929 in Fulton Co., PA.  She was buried in 1929 in Sideling Hill Church Cemetery; Belfast Twp., Fulton Co., PA.

 

102.     c.   Tabitha Mellott was born in 1854 in Belfast Twp., Fulton Co., PA.[131]  She died on 18 July 1930 in Fulton Co., PA.  She was buried on 20 July 1930 in Sideling Hill Church Cemetery; Belfast Twp., Fulton Co., PA.  Tabitha Mellott and William Johnson Truax were married about 1872 in Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.[132]  William was the son of John Truax and Julia Ann (Mellott) Truax.  William Johnson Truax was born on 7 Sept 1849 in Fulton Co., PA.  He died on 23 June 1911 in Fulton Co., PA.  He was buried on 26 June 1911 in Sideling Hill Church Cemetery; Belfast Twp., Fulton Co., PA.

 

103.     d.   Miriam M. Mellott (born on 1 Dec 1855).

 

104.     e.   Jeremiah W. Mellott was born on 28 Feb 1858 in Belfast Twp., Fulton Co., PA.  He died on 30 June 1866 in Belfast Twp., Fulton Co., PA.

 

105.     f.    Sarah Catherine Mellott was born on 1 April 1860 in Belfast Twp., Fulton Co., PA.[133]  She died on 23 May 1950 in Boonboro, Maryland.  Sarah Catherine Mellott and James Hollinshead were married about 1880 in Fulton Co., PA.[134]  James Hollinshead was born on 25 Dec 1854 in Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.[135]  He died after 1924.

 

106.     g.   Adam Sampson Mellott was born on 12 Jan 1862 in Belfast Twp., Fulton Co., PA.[136]  He died on 1 Jan 1865 in Belfast Twp., Fulton Co., PA.[137]

 

107.     h.   Harvey Mellott was born on 18 April 1864 in Belfast Twp., Fulton Co., PA.[138]  He died on 8 May 1864 in Belfast Twp., Fulton Co., PA.[139]

 

108.     i.    Jefferson Carl Mellott was born on 10 Oct 1865 in Belfast Twp., Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.[140]  He died on 27 Nov 1952 in Fulton Co., PA.[141]  He was buried on 30 Nov 1952 in Sideling Hill Church Cemetery; Belfast Twp., Fulton Co., PA.

 

109.     j.    Marcus AMack@ Mellott was born on 25 Jan 1869 in Belfast Twp., Fulton Co., PA.[142]  He died on 4 Jan 1957 in Fulton Co., PA.[143]  He was buried on 8 Jan 1957 in Sideling Hill Church Cemetery; Belfast Twp., Fulton Co., PA.  Marcus AMack@ Mellott and Sarah Ellen Morgret were married on 22 Nov 1893 in Fulton Co., PA.[144]  Sarah Ellen Morgret is the daughter of Silas N. Morgret and Nancy E. (McKee) Morgret.  Sarah Ellen Morgret was born on 16 Sept 1874 in Fulton Co., PA.[145]  She died on 9 Oct 1963 in Fulton Co., PA.[146]  She was buried on 12 Oct 1963 in Sideling Hill Church Cemetery; Belfast Twp., Fulton Co., PA.  Three children were born to Marcus and Sarah Ellen Mellott: Raymond Wilmer Mellott, born 25 Sept 1897, married Goldie Gress; Morea Belle Mellott, born 1 Dec 1901, wife of Lewis W. Mellott; and Goldie Mellott

 

110.     k.   Anna Elizabeth Mellott was born in 1871 in Belfast Twp., Fulton Co., PA.[147]  Anna Elizabeth Mellott and Ferman Tate were married about 1891 in Fulton Co., PA.[148]  Ferman Tate was born about 1871 in Brush Creek Twp., Fulton Co., PA.

 

111.     l.    Job Gregory Mellott was born on 13 March 1876 in Belfast Twp., Fulton Co., PA.[149]  He died on 16 March 1876 in Belfast Twp., Fulton Co., PA.[150]

 

112.     m.  Marian E. Mellott was born on 13 Jan 1879 in Belfast Twp., Fulton Co., PA.[151]  Marian E. Mellott and William Calvin Walters were married on 27 Oct 1906 in Fulton Co., PA.[152]  William Calvin Walters was born on 28 March 1878.  He died in 1950.

 

 

29.  Daniel Hess (Jacob-2, Abraham-1) was born in 1815 in Belfast Twp., Bedford Co., PA.  He died in Sept 1840 in Wells Co., Indiana.  He was buried in Sept 1840 in Wells Co., Indiana.[153]

 

Daniel Hess married Elizabeth ASarah@ Covalt, in 1839 in Bedford Co., PA.  Elizabeth ASarah@ Covalt was born in 1816 in Bedford Co., PA.  She died in Licking Twp., Blackford Co., Indiana.[154] 

 

Daniel and Sarah moved to Wells County, Indiana shortly after their marriage. Their son Jacob Calvin, was born 7 March 1840, near Ossian in Wells County, Indiana.[155]  After the death of Daniel, Sarah and young son returned to Pennsylvania. Then in 1843, Sarah and young son Jacob Calvin returned to Indiana and settled in Licking Twp., Blackford County with her parents and other relatives.[156]

 

The only child of Daniel Hess and Elizabeth ASarah@ Covalt was as follows:

 

113.     a.   Jacob Calvin Hess (born on 7 March 1840).

 

 

30.  Jeremiah Hess Jr. (Jacob‑2, Abraham‑1) was born on 1 May 1817 in Belfast Twp., Bedford Co., Pennsylvania.  He signed a will on 19 May 1876 in Belfast Twp., Fulton Co., PA.[157]  He died on 4 Aug 1876 in Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.  He was buried on 5 Aug 1876 in Cedar Grove Christian Church Cemetery; Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.

 

He filed a Civil War Damage claim[158] on 24 June 1863 in Belfast Twp., Fulton Co., PA.  (Imboden $113.00) ‑ $100.00 ‑ One horse (mare); $10.00 ‑ One Saddle; $3.00 ‑ One riding bridle. 

 

Jeremiah Hess Jr. and Delilah Smith were married about 1843 in Bedford Co., Pennsylvania.  This family appeared in the census in 1860 in Bethel Twp., Fulton Co., PA.[159]  They appeared in the census in 1870 in Bethel Twp., Fulton Co., PA.[160]  Delilah Smith was born on 25 April 1824 in Bedford Co., Pennsylvania.  She died on 11 May 1899 in Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.[161]  She was buried on 13 May 1899 in Cedar Grove Christian Church Cemetery; Fulton Co., PA. 

 

The known children of Jeremiah Hess Jr. and Delilah Smith were as follows:

 

114.     a.   Mary Hess (born on 22 Dec 1844).

 

115.     b.   Jacob L. Hess (born in March 1846).

 

116.     c.   Rebecca ADella@ Hess (born in 1848).

 

117.     d.   Sarah Hess (born on 3 March 1850).

 

118.     e.   Anna M. Hess (born in 1854).

 

119.     f.    Susan C. Hess was born on 7 Dec 1860 in Fulton Co., PA.  She died on 23 Dec 1888 in Fulton Co., PA.  She was buried on 24 Dec 1888 in Whips Cove Cemetery; Fulton Co., PA.  Susan C. Hess and Philip Doyle Hixon were married about 1879 in Fulton Co., PA.  Philip Hixson is the son of Nathan Benjamin Hixson and Mary Etta (Barton) Hixson.  Philip Doyle Hixon was born on 16 Feb 1858 in Brush Creek Twp., Bedford Co., PA.  He died on 22 Oct 1928 in Fulton Co., PA.  He was buried on 25 Oct 1928 in Akersville Methodist Cemetery; Fulton Co., PA.

 

 

32.  Rebecca Hess (Jacob‑2, Abraham‑1) was born in 1821 in Belfast Twp., Bedford Co., Pennsylvania.

 

Rebecca Hess and Jacob Hockensmith were married in 1838 in Bedford Co., Pennsylvania.  They appeared in the census in 1850 in Belfast Twp., Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.[162]  They appeared in the census in 1860 in Belfast Twp., Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.[163]  Jacob Hockensmith was born in 1816 in Bedford Co., Pennsylvania. 

 

The known children of Rebecca Hess and Jacob Hockensmith were as follows:

 

120.     a.   John Hockensmith was born in 1839 in Belfast Twp., Bedford Co., PA.

 

121.     b.   Priscilla Hockensmith was born in 1847 in Belfast Twp., Bedford Co., PA.

 

122.     c.   Sarah Hockensmith was born in 1849 in Belfast Twp., Bedford Co., PA.

 

123.     d.   Nelson Hockensmith was born in 1852 in Belfast Twp., Fulton Co., PA.

 

124.     e.   Mary C. Hockensmith was born in 1854 in Belfast Twp., Fulton Co., PA.

 

125.     f.    Walter W. Hockensmith was born in 1856 in Belfast Twp., Fulton Co., PA.

 

126.     g.   Malissa Hockensmith was born in 1857 in Belfast Twp., Fulton Co., PA.

 

127.     h.   Effama Hockensmith was born in 1858 in Belfast Twp., Fulton Co., PA.

 

 

33.  Benjamin Hess (Jacob-2, Abraham-1) was born on 29 Sept. 1824 in Belfast Twp., Bedford Co., PA.  He died on 18 Aug 1868 in California, Moniteau Co., Missouri.  Benjamin died while digging a water-well for Mr. John Wood, in California, Moniteau Co., Missouri.[164]   He was buried on 20 Aug 1868 in Allee Cemetery; California, Moniteau Co., Missouri.  He had his estate probated on 5 Dec 1871 in California, Moniteau Co., Missouri.[165]

 

Benjamin Hess married Mary Ellen (Polly) Garland, the daughter of Nicholas Garland and Barbara (Steel) Garland, on 2 April 1844 in Bedford Co., PA.[166]  Mary Ellen (Polly) Garland was born on 1 April 1818 in Bethel Twp., Bedford Co., Pennsylvania.  She died on 18 Sept. 1915 in California, Moniteau Co., Missouri.  She was buried on 20 Sept. 1915 in Allee Cemetery; California, Moniteau Co., Missouri. 

 

For more on this family see Chapter Four

 

The known children of Benjamin Hess and Mary Ellen (Polly) Garland were as follows:

 

128.     a.   Dennis Hess (born on 4 Feb 1845).

 

129.     b.   Valentine Hess was born on 19 Sept 1848 in Bedford Co., PA.

 

130.     c.   Ephraim Hess (born on 11 Feb 1850).

 

131.     d.   Hannah Hopps Hess (born on 27 March 1852).

 

132.     e.   Ambrose Hess (born on 22 May 1856).

 

133.     f.    Benjamin ABen@ Hess was born on 22 March 1858 in Washington Co., Maryland.  Benjamin ABen@ Hess and Mary Howard were married about 1878 in Missouri.  Mary is the daughter of William Howard and Elizabeth (Allee) Howard.  Mary Howard was born about 1859 in Missouri.

 

134.     g.   Mary Ellen Hess (born on 5 May 1860).

 

 

34.  Sarah Hess (Jacob-2, Abraham-1) was born on 12 Dec 1827 in Belfast Twp., Bedford Co., PA.  She died on 17 April 1868 in Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.  Sarah died from complications of childbirth.  She was buried on 18 April 1868 in Cedar Grove Christian Church Cemetery; Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.

 

Sarah Hess married Adam Hess (same person as #27 above), the son of William Hess and Mary Ann (Decker) Hess, on 4 Sept 1853 in Monroe Twp., Clearville, Bedford Co., PA.  Rev. Barton A. Cooper, officiated.  Adam Hess was born on 2 March 1829 in Bedford Co., PA.  He signed a will in 1900 in Belfast Twp., Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.[167]  He died on 1 April 1900 in Belfast Twp., Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.[168]  He was buried on 3 April 1900 in Cedar Grove Christian Church Cemetery; Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.[169]  He was a Trustee and Sunday School Teacher for a number of year in Cedar Grove Christian Church; Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.[170]

 

Adam and Sarah purchased land form her parents.[171]  They appeared in the census on 22 June 1860 in Bethel Twp., Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.[172]

 

The known children of Sarah Hess and Adam Hess were as follows:

 

95.       a.   Mary Catherine Hess (born in Nov 1858).

 

96.       b.   Infant Daughter Hess (born on 4 April 1868).

 

 

35.  Mary Ann Hess (Jacob-2, Abraham-1) was born in 1829 in Belfast Twp., Bedford Co., PA.  She brought disgrace to the family in the "Churn Peddler Court Case," on 7 Feb 1867 in McConnellsburg, Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.

 

Mary Ann Hess married Paul Dishong circa 1850 in Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.  Paul Dishong was born in 1829 in Bedford Co., Pennsylvania.  They appeared in the census in 1860 in Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.[173]

 

The known children of Mary Ann Hess and Paul Dishong were as follows:

 

135.     a.   Nathaniel Dishong was born in 1851 in Belfast Twp., Fulton Co., PA.

 

136.     b.   Rubin Dishong was born in 1853 in Belfast Twp., Fulton Co., PA.

 

137.     c.   Mary C. Dishong was born in 1857 in Belfast Twp., Fulton Co., PA.

 

138.     d.   Isaiah Dishong was born in 1859 in Belfast Twp., Fulton Co., PA.

 

 

36.  Nelson Hess (Jacob-2, Abraham-1) was born on 7 July 1833 in Belfast Twp., Bedford Co., PA.  He died on 26 July 1895 in Licking Creek Twp., Bedford Co., Pennsylvania.  He was buried on 28 July 1895 in Cedar Grove Christian Church Cemetery; Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.[174]

 

Nelson Hess married Lydia Sipes, the daughter of Amos Sipes and Martha (Hockensmith) Sipes, in 1854 in Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.  Lydia was born on 1 July 1834 in Licking Creek Twp., Bedford Co., Pennsylvania.  She died on 16 Jan 1911 in Licking Creek Twp., Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.  She was buried on 18 Jan 1911 in Cedar Grove Christian Church Cemetery; Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.[175]

 

Nelson and his brother George married the Sipes sisters thus making their children double cousins.  This family appeared in the census in 1870 in Belfast Twp., Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.[176]  Nelson and Lydia purchased land from his parents on 27 November 1865.[177]

 

The known children of Nelson Hess and Lydia Sipes were as follows:

 

139.     a.   Mary E. Hess (born on 21 April 1857).

 

140.     b.   Martha Alice Hess was born on 19 April 1870 in Fulton Co., PA.  She died on 1 Feb 1940 in Fulton Co., PA.  She was buried on 3 Feb 1940 in Akersville Methodist Cemetery; Fulton Co., PA.  Martha Alice Hess and Isaac Morgan Barton were married on 21 May 1890 in Fulton Co., PA.  Isaac Morgan Barton was born on 9 Aug 1864 in Fulton Co., PA.  He died in July 1928 in Fulton Co., PA.  He was buried in July 1928 in Akersville Methodist Cemetery; Fulton Co., PA.

 

 

37.  George Hess (Jacob-2, Abraham-1) was born 1836 in Belfast Twp., Bedford Co., Pennsylvania. He married Elizabeth Hockensmith Sipes in 1859 in Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.  George and his brother Nelson married the Sipes sisters thus making their children double cousins.  George died 11 March 1901 in Monroe Twp., Bedford Co., PA. George left a will[178] in Bedford Co., PA. George was buried at the Cedar Grove Christian Church Cemetery in Fulton Co., PA.[179] 

 

The known children of George Hess and Elizabeth Hockensmith Sipes were as follows:

 

141.     a.   Mary Martha Hess was born in 1860 in Fulton Co., PA.

 

142.     b.   Amos Jackson Hess (born in 1866).

 

 

38.  David Hess (Jacob‑2, Abraham‑1) was born in 1838 in Belfast Twp., Bedford Co., PA.

We find that David sold land to his sister Sarah and husband Adam Hess on 20 March 1863.[180]

 

David Hess and Anna Kimberlain were married about 1855 in Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.  Anna Kimberlain was born about 1836 in Bedford Co., Pennsylvania. 

 

The know child of David Hess and Anna Kimberlain was as follows:

 

143.     a.   Sarah Ellen Hess (born in Jan 1856).

 

 

39.  Mary Polly Hess (Jeremiah‑2, Abraham‑1) was born on 23 Dec 1816 in Belfast Twp., Bedford Co., Pennsylvania.  She died on 7 Oct 1865 in Bethel Twp., Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.  She was buried on 9 Oct 1865 in Bethel Church Cemetery; Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.

 

Mary Polly Hess and William Morgret, the son of George Morgret and Margaret (Fisher) Morgret,  were married in 1843 in Bedford Co., Pennsylvania.  This family appeared in the census in 1850 in Bethel Twp., Fulton Co., PA.[181]  William Morgret was born in 1815 in Bedford Co., Pennsylvania.  He died on 13 Nov 1850 in Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.  He was buried on 15 Nov 1850 in Bethel Church Cemetery; Fulton Co., Pennsylvania. 

 

The known children of Mary Polly Hess and William Morgret were as follows:

 

144.     a.   Dorothy ADolly@ Morgret was born on 16 June 1844 in Bethel Twp., Bedford Co., PA.  She died on 9 Feb 1912 in Thompson Twp., Fulton Co., PA.  She was buried on 11 Feb 1912 in Tonoloway Baptist Church Cemetery; Thompson Twp., Fulton Co., PA.

 

145.     b.   Aaron Morgret was born on 29 April 1846 in Bethel Twp., Bedford Co., PA.  He was buried on 25 April 1916 in Antioch Christian Church Cemetery; Fulton Co., PA.  He died on 23 May 1916 in Ayr Twp., Fulton Co., PA.

 

146.     c.   Mary Jane Morgret was born on 29 June 1850 in Bethel Twp., Fulton Co., PA.  She died in 1931 in Fulton Co., PA.

 

Mary Polly Hess and Benjamin Garland were married in 1857 in Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.  Benjamin Garland is the son of Jacob Garland ,Sr. and Rebecca Elizabeth (Fisher) Garland.

 

After the death of William Morgret, in 1850, Mary then married Benjamin Garland.   This family appeared in the census in 1860 in Belfast Twp., Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.[182]  They appeared in the census in 1870 in Belfast Twp., Fulton Co., PA.[183]  Benjamin Garland was born on 17 Feb 1834 in Bethel Twp., Bedford Co., Pennsylvania.  He died on 7 July 1914 in Belfast Twp., Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.  He was buried on 9 July 1914 in Sideling Hill Church Cemetery; Belfast Twp., Fulton Co., Pennsylvania. 

 

The known child of Mary Polly Hess and Benjamin Garland was as follows:

 

147.     a.   Emmaline Garland (born on 14 July 1858).

 

 

40.  Aaron Hess (Jeremiah‑2, Abraham‑1) was born on 21 Nov 1817 in Belfast Twp., Bedford Co., Pennsylvania.  He died on 27 Nov 1891 in Bethel Twp., Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.  He was buried on 29 Nov 1891 in Hills Chapel Cemetery; Bethel Twp., Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.

 

He filed a Civil War Damage Claim[184]  (Imboden $430.00):  $100.00 ‑ 1 gray mare 16 years old; $90.00 ‑ 1 Dun mare 14 years old; $150.00 ‑ 1 iron gray mare 7 years old; $150.00 ‑ 1 Dun mare 5 years old.  Claim $490.00, deducted $60, allowed $430.00.  Witnesses: Henry Morgret and Charles Moore saw the rebels take them away.

 

Aaron Hess and Anna Amy Garland were married on 10 March 1853 in Bethel Twp., Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.  Anna is the daughter of David Garland and Mary Polly (Hill) Garland.  This family appeared in the census on 3 July 1860 in Bethel Twp., Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.[185]  They appeared in the census in 1870 in Bethel Twp., Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.[186]  Anna Amy Garland was born on 31 Dec 1834 in Bethel Twp., Bedford Co., Pennsylvania.  She died on 24 Feb 1911 in Bethel Twp., Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.  She was buried on 27 Feb 1911 in Hills Chapel Cemetery; Bethel Twp., Fulton Co., Pennsylvania. 

 

The known children of Aaron Hess and Anna Amy Garland were as follows:

 

148.     a.   Luther Hess was born on 26 Jan 1854 in Warfordsburg, Fulton Co., PA.  He died on 24 April 1863 in Warfordsburg, Fulton Co., PA.

 

149.     b.   Ruth Hess was born on 5 Nov 1855 in Warfordsburg, Fulton Co., PA.  She died on 27 Nov 1855 in Warfordsburg, Fulton Co., PA.

 

150.     c.   Lydia Hess (born on 20 Nov 1856).

 

151.     d.   Rhoda J. Hess (born on 3 Sept 1858).

 

152.     e.   Moses Hess (born on 5 Nov 1860).

 

153.     f.    Catherine Hess was born on 13 May 1863 in Warfordsburg, Fulton Co., PA.  She died on 5 May 1964 in McConnellsburg, Fulton Co., PA.  She was buried on 8 May 1964 in Hills Chapel Cemetery; Bethel Twp., Fulton Co., PA.

 

154.     g.   Anna M. Hess (born on 9 Dec 1864).

 

155.     h.   Aaron D. Hess Jr. (born on 6 Nov 1866).

 

156.     i.    Jobe C. Hess (born on 22 April 1869).

 

157.     j.    George A. Hess was born on 31 Oct 1871 in Warfordsburg, Fulton Co., PA.  He died on 1 July 1950 in Pine Village, Indiana.

 

158.     k.   John G. Hess (born on 2 Oct 1873).

 

159.     l.    Lucy Hess was born on 2 Dec 1875 in Warfordsburg, Fulton Co., PA.  She died in 1921 in Hancock, Washington Co., Maryland.  She was buried in 1921 in Hills Chapel Cemetery; Bethel Twp., Fulton Co., PA.

 

 

41.  David Hess (Jeremiah‑2, Abraham‑1) was born on 16 Nov 1819 in Belfast Twp., Bedford Co., Pennsylvania.  He died in 1872 in Blackford Co., Indiana.

 

David Hess and Mary Morton were married on 28 Dec 1843 in Bedford Co., Pennsylvania.  Mary is the daughter of William Morton and Mary (Bailey) Morton.  David and his brother Dennis married the Morton sisters thus making their children double cousins.  They appeared in the census in 1860 in Harrison Twp., Blackford Co., Indiana.[187]  They appeared in the census in 1870 in Blackford Co., Indiana.[188]  Mary Morton was born on 27 May 1818 in Bedford Co., Pennsylvania.  She died after 1880 in Blackford Co., Indiana. 

 

The known children of David Hess and Mary Morton were as follows:

 

160.     a.   George W. Hess was born in 1844.

 

161.     b.   Martha A. Hess was born in 1846.  Martha A. Hess and William Myers were married on 3 April 1870 in Blackford Co., Indiana.  William Myers was born in 1846 in Blackford Co., Indiana.

 

162.     c.   John Hess was born in 1850 in Harrison Twp., Blackford Co., Indiana.

 

163.     d.   Mary C. Hess  was born in 1852 in Blackford Co., Indiana.  Mary C. Hess and Joseph M. Rains were married in 1872 in Blackford Co., Indiana.  Joseph M. Rains was born on 2 Feb 1847 in Indiana.

 

164.     e.   Elvira Hess was born in 1854 in Blackford Co., Indiana.

 

 

42.  Dennis Hess (Jeremiah‑2, Abraham‑1) was born on 13 Dec 1823 in Belfast Twp., Bedford Co., Pennsylvania.

 

Dennis Hess and Frances Morton were married in 1842 in Bedford Co., Pennsylvania.  Frances is the daughter of William Morton and Mary (Bailey) Morton.  Frances Morton was born on 5 Nov 1814 in Bedford Co., Pennsylvania.  She died on 17 March 1850 in Belfast Twp., Fulton Co., Pennsylvania. 

 

The known children of Dennis Hess and Frances Morton had the following children:

 

165.     a.   Aaron Hess (born in 1843).

 

166.     b.   Morton Hess (born in 1848).

 

167.     c.   Frances AFanny@ Hess was born in 1850 in Bedford Co., PA.  She died in 1912 in Fulton Co., PA.  She was buried in 1912 in Whips Cove Cemetery; Fulton Co., PA.  Frances AFanny@ Hess and Samuel Diehl were married in 1873 in Fulton Co., PA.  Samuel Diehl was born in 1841 in Bedford Co., PA.  He died in 1914 in Fulton Co., PA.  He was buried in 1914 in Whips Cove Cemetery; Fulton Co., PA.

 

Dennis Hess and Rebecca Morton were married about 1851 in Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.  Rebecca is the daughter of William Morton and Mary (Bailey) Morton.  Rebecca Morton was born on 25 July 1821 in Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.  She died on 24 June 1861 in Fulton Co., Pennsylvania. 

 

The known children of Dennis Hess and Rebecca Morton were as follows:

 

168.     a.   Anna Hess was born in 1852 in Belfast Twp., Fulton Co., PA.

 

169.     b.   Thomas Hess was born in 1856 in Belfast Twp., Fulton Co., PA.

 

 

45.  Sarah Ann Hess (Jeremiah‑2, Abraham‑1) was born on 13 June 1826 in Belfast Twp., Bedford Co., Pennsylvania.  She died on 17 March 1900 in Belfast Twp., Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.  She was buried on 19 March 1900 in Pleasant Grove Christian Church Cemetery; Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.

 

Sarah Ann Hess and Bartemus Smith were married in 1845 in Belfast Twp., Bedford Co., Pennsylvania.  Bartemus is the son of Henry Smith and Barbara (Ford) Smith.  This family  appeared in the census in 1860 in Belfast Twp., Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.[189]  They appeared in the census in 1870 in Belfast Twp., Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.[190]  Bartemus Smith was born in Oct 1826 in Belfast Twp., Bedford Co., Pennsylvania.  He died in 1902 in Belfast Twp., Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.  He was buried in 1902 in Pleasant Grove Christian Church Cemetery; Fulton Co., Pennsylvania. 

 

The known children of Sarah Ann Hess and Bartemus Smith were as follows:

 

170.     a.   Abraham Smith was born in 1850 in Belfast Twp., Fulton Co., PA.  He died in 1954.

 

171.     b.   Miller Smith was born in 1853 in Belfast Twp., Fulton Co., PA.

 

172.     c.   Anna Smith was born on 6 June 1856 in Belfast Twp., Fulton Co., PA.  She died on 22 April 1930.

 

173.     d.   Barbara C. Smith was born in Feb 1861 in Belfast Twp., Fulton Co., PA.

 

174.     e.   Luther Smith was born in April 1863 in Belfast Twp., Fulton Co., PA.

 

175.     f.    Dianna Smith was born on 6 June 1865 in Belfast Twp., Fulton Co., PA.  She died on 22 April 1930 in Fulton Co., PA.  She was buried on 25 April 1930 in Pleasant Grove Christian Church Cemetery; Fulton Co., PA.

 

 

46.  Jobe Hess (Jeremiah‑2, Abraham‑1) was born on 29 Feb 1832 in Belfast Twp., Bedford Co., Pennsylvania.  He died on 15 April 1880 in Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.

Jobe Hess and Elizabeth Hart were married in 1855 in Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.  Elizabeth Hart was born on 27 July 1834 in Bedford Co., Pennsylvania.  She died on 22 Jan 1863 in Needmore, Fulton Co., Pennsylvania. 

 

The known children of Jobe Hess and Elizabeth Hart were as follows:

 

176.     a.   Mary Catherine Hess (born on 3 March 1856).

 

177.     b.   William Hess (born on 3 Feb 1859).

 

178.     c.   Sarah Hess (born on 10 Nov 1862).

 

Jobe Hess and Margaret Decker were married on 27 Dec 1866 in Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.  Margaret Decker is the daughter of  John and Catherine Decker.  They appeared in the census in 1870 in Ayr Twp., Fulton Co., PA.[191]  Margaret Decker was born in 1842 in Bedford Co., PA. 

 

The known children of Jobe Hess and Margaret Decker were as follows:

 

179.     a.   Fanny Hess was born on 4 Nov 1868 in Fulton Co., PA.  She died on 4 Jan 1936 in McConnellsburg, Fulton Co., PA.  She was buried on 7 Jan 1936 in Union Cemetery; McConnellsburg, Fulton Co., PA.

 

180.     b.   Emma Louise Hess was born on 25 March 1870 in Fulton Co., PA.  She died on 9 Feb 1947 in Fulton Co., PA.  She was buried on 12 Feb 1947 in Pleasant Ridge Brethren Cemetery; Fulton Co., PA.

 

181.     c.   George Hess was born on 27 May 1871 in Fulton Co., PA.  He died on 31 Jan 1945 in Fulton Co., PA.

 

182.     d.   Anna Hess was born in 1873 in Fulton Co., PA.

 

183.     e.   Cora Alice Hess was born on 30 May 1874 in Fulton Co., PA.  She died on 31 March 1943 in Fulton Co., PA.  Cora Alice Hess and Christian Albert Bard were married about 1896 in Fulton Co., PA.  Christian Albert Bard was born in 1871 in Fulton Co., PA.  He died on 26 Dec 1926 in Fulton Co., PA.  The known children that were born to Christian Albert Bard and Cora Alice (Hess) Bard were:  Mardene E. Bard, (1901‑1961), wife of James Ross Barton; Walter R. Bard, (1902‑1972), married Amy Margaret Sipes; Mildred Bard.

 

184.     f.    Clara Belle Hess was born in 1875 in Fulton Co., PA.

 

185.     g.   Margaret E. Hess was born in 1876 in Fulton Co., PA. Margaret E. Hess and William McCauley Bard were married on 20 March 1894 in Fulton Co., PA.  The known children that were born to William Bard and Margaret (Hess) Bard were:  Della B. Bard, (1895‑1983); and Herman R. Bard, born 28 November 1897.  After the death of William Bard, Margaret E. Hess then married Herbert Miller Jackson, 15 December 1925 in Fulton Co., PA.  William McCauley Bard was born in Aug 1874 in Fulton Co., PA.  He died in 1910 in Fulton Co., PA.

 

186.     h.   John Franklin Hess (born on 28 Nov 1877).

 

187.     i.    Dennis Hess was born in 1878 in Fulton Co., PA.

 

188      j.    Jobe Hess Jr. was born in 1879 in Fulton Co., PA.

 

 

47.  Dorothy Hess (Jeremiah-2, Abraham-1) was born on 29 Aug 1834 in Belfast Twp., Bedford Co., PA.  She died in 1912 in Fulton Co., PA.  She was buried in 1912 in Cedar Grove Christian Church Cemetery; Fulton Co., PA.

 

Dorothy Hess married Adam Hess (see #27 above), the son of William Hess and Mary Ann (Decker) Hess, in 1869 at Fulton Co., PA.  Adam Hess was born 2 March 1829 in Bedford Co., PA. He signed a will in 1900 in Belfast Twp., Fulton Co., PA.[192]  He died on 1 April 1900 in Belfast Twp., Fulton Co., PA.[193]  He was buried on 3 April 1900 in Cedar Grove Christian Church Cemetery; Fulton Co., PA.[194]  He was a Trustee and Sunday School Teacher for a number of year in Cedar Grove Christian Church; Fulton Co., PA.[195]

 

We find the following land transaction[196]  the first to Peter Mellott on 5 March 1888. The remaining four transactions the same day 7 March 1895, this is where he seems to be dividing up his land among his children.  Land to his son Logue; to son Franklin and to daughter Mary Catherine Rice and son‑in‑law W. J. Rice. Then, after the death of Adam, Dorothy sold land to their son Logue on 17 January 1902.

 

This family appeared in the census in 1870 in Belfast Twp., Fulton Co., PA.[197]

 

The known children of Dorothy Hess and Adam Hess were as follows:

 

97.       a.   John Franklin Hess (born in 1870).

 

98.       b.   J. Logue Hess (born on 18 Feb 1872).

 

99.       c.   Frances Olive AFannie@ Hess (born in 1874).

 

 

49.  Catherine Hess (Jeremiah‑2, Abraham‑1) was born on 3 Oct 1839 in Belfast Twp., Bedford Co., Pennsylvania.  She died on 6 Feb 1922 in Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.  She was buried on 8 Feb 1922 in Cedar Grove Christian Church Cemetery; Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.

 

Catherine Hess and Thomas Hessler were married about 1869 in Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.  Thomas is the son of Henry Hessler and Frances "Fanny" (Morton) Hessler.  Thomas Hessler was born in Nov 1824 in Bedford Co., Pennsylvania.  He died in 1904 in Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.  He was buried in 1904 in Cedar Grove Christian Church Cemetery; Fulton Co., Pennsylvania. 

 

The known children of Catherine Hess and Thomas Hessler were as follows:

 

189.     a.   Frances Hessler was born on 18 July 1870 in Fulton Co., PA.  She died on 11 Aug 1942 in Fulton Co., PA.  She was buried on 13 Aug 1942 in Cedar Grove Christian Church Cemetery; Fulton Co., PA.

 

190.     b.   James Emory Hessler (born on 30 Aug 1875).

 

 

50.  Dennis D. B. Hess (George-2, Abraham-1) was born in Nov 1826 in Bedford Co., PA.  He died in April 1872 in Fulton Co., PA.  He was buried in April 1872 in Sideling Hill Church Cemetery; Belfast Twp., Fulton Co., PA.   He in 1870 was identified in court records as a son of George Hess and a heir.[198] 

 

Dennis D. B. Hess married Levina Deshong circa 1848 in Bedford Co., PA.  Levina Deshong is the daughter of  William H. Deshong and Sara Ann (Riblett) Deshong.  Levina Deshong was born on 9 July 1824 in Bedford Co., PA.  She died on 5 Dec 1878 in Fulton Co., PA.  She was buried on 7 Dec 1878 in Sideling Hill Church Cemetery; Belfast Twp., Fulton Co., PA. 

 

Dennis and Levina Hess appeared in the census in 1850 in Licking Creek Twp, Fulton Co., PA.[199]  In the 1860 census they were in East Providence Twp., Bedford Co., PA.[200]  They appeared in the census in 1870 in Licking Creek Twp., Fulton Co., PA.[201] 

 

The known children of Dennis D. B. Hess and Levina Deshong were as follows:

 

191.     a.   Ada Hess.

 

192.     b.   John Hess was born on 28 June 1850.  He died on 18 March 1863.  He was buried on 20 March 1863 in Sideling Hill Church Cemetery; Belfast Twp., Fulton Co., PA.

 

193.     c.   James Hess (born in March 1854).

 

194.     d.   Sarah Hess was born in 1856.

 

195.     e.   Mary Jane Hess was born in 1858.

 

196.     f.    William Hess was born in 1860.

 

197.     g.   Barton Dewey Hess (born in 1862).

 

198.     h.   Martha Annie Hess (born on 25 March 1864).

 

199.     i.    Abbey Hess was born in 1867.

 

 

53.  Abraham Hess (George‑2, Abraham‑1) was born in 1834 in Brush Creek Twp., Bedford Co., Pennsylvania.  In 1870, he was identified in court records as a son of George Hess and a heir.[202] 

 

Abraham Hess married Mary E. (---?---) were married in 1859 in Iowa.  Mary (---?---) was born in 1833 in Ohio.  She died in Iowa.  This family appeared in the census of 1870 in Bertnam, Franklin Twp., Linn Co., Iowa.[203]  They also appear in the census of 1900 in Marion, Linn Co., Iowa.[204]

 

The known children of Abraham Hess and Mary (---?---) were as follows:[205]

 

200.     a.   Benjamin Hess was born in 1860 in Iowa.

 

201.     b.   Esther Hess was born in 1862 in Iowa.

 

202.     c.   Viola Hess was born in 1866 in Iowa.

 

203.     d.   James Hess was born in 1869 in Iowa.

 

 

54.  Baltzer William Mellott (Ruhamy Hess‑2, Abraham‑1) was born on 29 Dec 1830 in Belfast Twp., Bedford Co., Pennsylvania.[206]  He died on 4 April 1909 at the home of his son-in-law Hiram Wink in Belfast Twp., Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.[207], [208]  He was buried 6 April 1909 at the Sideling Hill Baptist Church in Belfast Twp., Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.[209]

 

He served in the Union army during the Civil War in Company M., 22 PA Cav. and drew a $24.00 pension on account of disabilities.[210]

 

Baltzer William Mellott and Elizabeth Hollinshead were married in April 1854 in Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.[211]  Elizabeth is the daughter of James Hollinshead and Mary Polly (Mellott) Hollinshead.  They appeared in the census in 1870 in Belfast Twp., Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.[212]  Elizabeth Hollinshead was born on 12 April 1835 in Bedford Co., PA.  She died on 3 June 1913 in Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.  She was buried on 5 June 1913 in Sideling Hill Church Cemetery; Belfast Twp., Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.

 

The known children of Baltzer William Mellott and Elizabeth Hollinshead were as follows:

 

204.     a.   Michael William Mellott was born on 13 Feb 1858 in Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.  He died on 6 Dec 1942 in Fulton Co., PA.  He was buried on 9 Dec 1942 in Sideling Hill Church Cemetery; Belfast Twp., Fulton Co., PA.  Michael William Mellott and Sarah Hess were married on 3 Oct 1883 in Fulton Co., PA.  Michael is the son of Baltzer Mellott and Elizabeth (Hollinshead) Mellott.  Sarah Hess (daughter of Jobe Hess and Elizabeth Hart) was born on 10 Nov 1862 in Fulton Co., PA.  She died on 19 May 1938 in Needmore, Fulton Co., PA.  She was buried on 22 May 1938 in Sideling Hill Church Cemetery; Belfast Twp., Fulton Co., PA.  The known children of Michael William Mellott and Sarah Hess were:  Mollie Mary Inez Mellott; Oliver Scott Mellott; James Emroy Mellott; Reed Orville Mellott; Lester W. Mellott (born on 1 June 1898; Russell D. Mellott.

 

205.     b.   Susan Mellott was born on 4 April 1860 in Sipes Mill, Licking Creek Twp., Fulton Co., PA.  She died on 6 April 1944 in Sipes Mill, Licking Creek Twp., Fulton Co., PA.  She was buried on 8 April 1944 in Sideling Hill Church Cemetery; Belfast Twp., Fulton Co., PA.  Susan Mellott and Hiram Wink were married in 1885 in Fulton Co., PA.  Hiram is the son of Daniel Wink, Sr. and Mary (Clevenger) Wink  Hiram Wink was born on 16 Nov 1848 in Bedford Co., (now Fulton Co.,) PA.  He died on 25 May 1909 in Belfast Twp., Fulton Co., PA.  After the death of Hiram Wink, Susan Mellott and Joseph A. Truax were married on 10 Nov 1912 in Fulton Co., PA.  Joseph is the son of Thomas Truax and Margaret (Hart) Truax  Joseph A. Truax was born on 15 Feb 1853 in Fulton Co., PA.  He died on 27 June 1938 in Fulton Co., PA.  He was buried on 29 June 1938 in Sideling Hill Church Cemetery; Belfast Twp., Fulton Co., PA.

 

206.     c.   Mary Martha Mellott was born on 17 Aug 1862 in Belfast Twp., Fulton Co., PA.  She died on 5 Nov 1942 in Hollywood, Cook Co., Illinois.  She was buried on 11 Nov 1942 in Woodlawn Cemetery; Chicago, Illinois.  Mary Martha Mellott and George Nebraska Holly Garland were married on 27 March 1882 in Fulton Co., PA.  George Nebraska Holly Garland was born on 12 Nov 1862 in Fulton Co., PA.  He died on 8 July 1930 in Chicago, Cook Co., Illinois.  He was buried on 11 July 1930 in Woodlawn Cemetery; Chicago, Illinois.

 

207.     d.   Eliza Jane Mellott was born on 3 Oct 1864 in Belfast Twp., Fulton Co., PA.  She died on 19 Feb 1949.  She was buried on 21 Feb 1949 in Pleasant Ridge Brethren Cemetery; Fulton Co., PA.  Eliza Jane Mellott and William S. ABurd@ Mellott were married on 11 Nov 1889 in Fulton Co., PA.  William S. ABurd@ Mellott is the son of Henry T. Mellott and Margaret Ann (Skiles) Mellott  William S. ABurd@ Mellott was born on 4 Nov 1861 in Fulton Co., PA.  He died on 3 April 1930 in Fulton Co., PA.  He was buried on 6 April 1930 in Brethren Church Cemetery; Pleasant Ridge, Fulton Co., PA.

 

208.     e.   Lydia Mellott was born on 17 July 1867 in Belfast Twp., Fulton Co., PA.  She died on 16 June 1959 in Fulton Co., PA.  She was buried on 19 June 1959 in Union Cemetery; McConnellsburg, Fulton Co., PA.  Lydia Mellott and Charles Oliver Bard were married on 17 June 1896 in Fulton Co., PA.  Charles Oliver Bard was born on 5 Nov 1868 in Fulton Co., PA.  He died on 2 Sept 1942 in Fulton Co., PA.  He was buried on 5 Sept 1942 in Union Cemetery; McConnellsburg, Fulton Co., PA.

 

209.     f.    James H. Mellott was born on 21 Sept 1870 in Belfast Twp., Fulton Co., PA.  James H. Mellott and Lucy Emerich were married about 1891.

 

210.     g.   Richard Mellott was born on 13 Oct 1872 in Belfast Twp., Fulton Co., PA.  He died on 15 Oct 1872 in Belfast Twp., Fulton Co., PA.[213]

 

 

66.  Banner Hess (Paul‑2, Abraham‑1) was born in 1842 in Bedford Co., Pennsylvania.  He died on 8 July 1914 in Washington Co., Maryland.[214]  He was buried on 11 July 1914 in Mt. Olivet Presbyterian Church Cemetery; Washington Co., Maryland.

 

Banner Hess and Mary Ann Hull were married on 5 Sept 1872 in Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.[215]  Mary Ann Hull was born on 11 Nov 1850 in Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.[216]  She died on 16 July 1927 in Washington Co., Maryland.[217]  She was buried on 18 July 1927 in Mt. Olivet Presbyterian Church Cemetery; Washington Co., Maryland. 

 

The known children of Banner Hess and Mary Ann Hull had the following children:[218]

 

211.     a.   Lydia Hess was born on 16 August 1873 in Fulton Co., PA; died about 1954.  She was married to James Barnhart, on 5 January 1892 in Fulton Co., PA.

 

212.     b.   John Joseph Hess was born on 28 August 1875 in Fulton Co., PA. He was married to Elizabeth Probst, about 1897 in Fulton Co., PA.

 

213.     c.   Franklin AFrank@ Hess was born on 5 Oct 1878 in Fulton Co., PA.  He died on 11 Jan 1949 in Washington Co., Maryland.  He was buried on 14 Jan 1949 in Mt. Olivet Presbyterian Church Cemetery; Washington Co., Maryland.

 

214.     d.   Howard Hess was born on 6 August 1882 in Fulton Co., PA; died in 1954.  He was married to Bessie E. Beard, on 16 February 1904 in Berkeley Spring, Morgan Co., West Virginia.

 

215.     e.   Lulu May Hess was born on 20 February 1888 in Hancock, Washington Co., Maryland; died on 18 September 1941.  She was married to Grover Cleveland Beasley, on 19 November 1913 in Hancock, Washington Co., Maryland.  One child was born of this union Edward LeRoy Beasley, married Charinel D. Norris.

 

Fourth Generation

 

74.  John Powell (Anna Mellott‑3, Elizabeth Hess‑2, Abraham‑1) was born on 5 Dec 1847 in Warfordsburg, Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.[219]  He died on 8 Oct 1913 in Warfordsburg, Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.[220]  He was buried on 11 Oct 1913 in Methodist Cemetery; Fulton Co., PA.[221]

 

John Powell and Margaret Lynch were married on 28 Dec 1876 in Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.[222]   Margaret Lynch (daughter of James Wesley Lynch and Mary Fisher) was born on 8 Sept 1853 in Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.[223]  She died on 17 Aug 1931 in Warfordsburg, Fulton Co., PA.[224]  She was buried on 19 Aug 1931 in Methodist Cemetery; Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.[225] 

 

The known children of John Powell and Margaret Lynch were as follows:[226]

 

216.     a.   Joseph Wesley Powell was born in 1877 in Fulton Co., PA.

 

217.     b.   Mary Ellen Powell was born in Oct 1878 in Fulton Co., PA.

 

218.     c.   David Powell was born about 1879 in Fulton Co., PA.

 

219.     d.   Jacob Powell was born in 1881 in Fulton Co., PA.

 

220.     e.   Anna Agnes Powell was born on 27 Sept 1884 in Fulton Co., PA.

 

221.     f.    Laura B. Powell was born on 12 Jan 1888 in Fulton Co., PA.

 

222.     g.   Martin Luther Powell was born on 22 Nov 1891 in Fulton Co., PA.

 

223.     h.   John Powell was born on 6 June 1894 in Fulton Co., PA.

 

 

75.  David Powell (Anna Mellott‑3, Elizabeth Hess‑2, Abraham‑1) was born on 8 Nov 1849 in Warfordsburg, Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.[227]  He died on 5 Dec 1911 in Fulton Co., PA.[228]  He was buried on 8 Dec 1911 in Oakley Methodist Church Cemetery; Thompson Twp., Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.[229]

 

David Powell and Charity Lake were married on 17 Oct 1871 in Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.[230] Charity Lake was born on 2 March 1847 in Bedford Co., (now Fulton Co.,) Pennsylvania.[231]  She died on 24 April 1909 in Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.  She was buried on 26 April 1909 in Oakley Methodist Church Cemetery; Thompson Twp., Fulton Co., Pennsylvania. 

 

The known children of David Powell and Charity Lake were as follows:[232]

 

224.     a.   Mary Martha Powell was born on 4 Aug 1872 in Thompson Twp., Fulton Co., PA.

 

225.     b.   Clara Emmaline Powell was born on 18 Sept 1874 in Thompson Twp., Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.

226.     c.   Jacob Alvin Powell was born on 28 Sept 1876 in Thompson Twp., Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.

 

227.     d.   Betheul Covalt Powell was born on 26 Sept 1880 in Thompson Twp., Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.

 

228.     e.   Anna Frances Powell was born on 1 July 1884 in Thompson Twp., Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.

 

229.     f.    Ira Eli Powell was born on 1 July 1884 in Thompson Twp., Fulton Co., PA.

 

230.     g.   Amanda Ethel Powell was born on 6 June 1890 in Thompson Twp., Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.

 

 

76.  Anna Elizabeth Powell (Anna Mellott‑3, Elizabeth Hess‑2, Abraham‑1) was born on 8 June 1852 in Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.[233]  She died on 11 March 1940 in Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.[234]

 

Anna Elizabeth Powell and Jesse B. Snyder were married about 1874 in Fulton Co., PA.[235]  Jesse B. Snyder was born on 19 Aug 1852 in Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.  He died on 24 Feb 1929 in Fulton Co., Pennsylvania. 

 

The known children of Anna Elizabeth Powell and Jesse B. Snyder were as follows:[236]

 

231.     a.   Anna Mary Snyder was born on 10 Nov 1876 in Fulton Co., PA.

 

232.     b.   Amanda Jane Snyder was born on 2 June 1877 in Fulton Co., PA.

 

233.     c.   Pleasant Frances Snyder was born on 15 Dec 1883 in Fulton Co., PA.

 

 

91.  David Hess (Samuel‑3, William‑2, Abraham‑1) was born on 5 Oct 1859 in Licking Creek Twp., Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.

 

David Hess and Mary Davis were married about 1877 in Bedford Co., Pennsylvania.  Mary Davis was born about 1859 in Bedford Co., Pennsylvania. 

 

The known children of David Hess and Mary Davis were as follows:

 

234.     a.   Charles William Hess (born on 4 May 1879).

 

235.     b.   Vinnia Hess.

 

236.     c.   Gwenn Hess.

 

237.     d.   Mildred Hess.

 

238.     e.   Gordon Hess.

 

 

95.  Mary Catherine Hess (Adam‑3, William‑2, Abraham‑1) was born in Nov 1858 in Belfast Twp., Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.  She died in 1931 in Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.

 

Mary Catherine Hess and William Joseph Rice were married on 22 Dec 1880 in Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.  William Joseph Rice was born in Dec 1859 in Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.  He died in 1932 in Fulton Co., Pennsylvania. 

 

The known children of Mary Catherine Hess and William Joseph Rice were as follows:

 

239.     a.   Jessie B. Rice was born on 10 April 1884 in Amaranth, Fulton Co., PA.  She died on 28 Aug 1938 in Fulton Co., PA.  She was buried on 30 Aug 1938 in Pleasant Ridge Brethren Cemetery; Fulton Co., PA.  Jessie B. Rice and Wilbert Deshong were married about 1904 in Fulton Co., PA.  Wilbert Deshong was born in Aug 1886 in Fulton Co., PA.  He died on 18 Nov 1963 in Fulton Co., PA.  He was buried on 20 Nov 1963 in Pleasant Ridge Brethren Cemetery; Fulton Co., PA.

 

240.     b.   R. Gilbert Rice was born in Aug 1886 in Amaranth, Fulton Co., PA.  He died in Tiffin, Ohio. R. Gilbert Rice and Ella F. Barton were married on 24 March 1912 in Fulton Co., PA.  Ella F. Barton was born on 22 Aug 1890 in Brush Creek Twp., Fulton Co., PA.

 

241.     c.   Charles Rice was born in 1888 in Amaranth, Fulton Co., PA.  He lived in Sacramento, California about 1910.

 

242.     d.   Roy Adam Rice was born on 4 May 1889 in Amaranth, Fulton Co., PA.  He died on 22 Sept 1939 in Jeanette, Westmoreland Co., PA.  He was buried on 26 Sept 1939 in Jerusalem Christian Church Cemetery; Amaranth, Fulton Co., PA.  Roy Adam Rice and Kathryn Bernice Laidig were married about 1911 in Fulton Co., PA.  Kathryn was the daughter of David Barton Laidig and Sara Elizabeth (Cutshall) Laidig.  Kathryn Bernice Laidig was born on 21 Aug 1893 in Fulton Co., PA.  She died on 11 Aug 1985 in Fulton Co., PA.  She was buried on 13 Aug 1985 in Fairview Cemetery; Taylor Twp., Hustontown, Fulton Co., PA.

 

243.     e.   Pearl Rice was born on 19 March 1891 in Amaranth, Fulton Co., PA.  Pearl Rice and Gilbert Austin Fischer were married on 17 March 1911 in Fulton Co., PA.  Gilbert is the son of George Ludwig Fischer and Isabelle (Deneen) Fischer.  Pearl and her sister Ora, married the Fischer brothers thus making their children double cousins.  Gilbert Austin Fischer was born on 30 Sept 1888 in Union Twp., Buck Valley, Fulton Co., PA.  He died on 3 Sept 1962 in McConnellsburg, Fulton Co., PA.

 

244.     f.    Goldie Pleasant Rice was born on 30 Oct 1894 in Amaranth, Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.  She died on 10 July 1899 in Amaranth, Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.

 

245.     g.   Ora Jeanette Rice was born on 6 Oct 1897 in Amaranth, Fulton Co., PA.  Ora Jeanette Rice and Melvin Fischer were married on 14 Jul 1917 in Fulton Co., PA.  Melvin is the son of George Ludwig Fischer and Isabelle (Deneen) Fischer.  Ora and her sister Pearl married the Fischer brothers thus making their children double cousins.  Melvin Fischer was born on 3 Aug 1895 in Union Twp., Buck Valley, Fulton Co., PA.  He died on 2 March 1983 in Fulton Co., PA.  He was buried on 5 March 1983 in Amaranth Brethren Cemetery; Warfordsburg, Fulton Co., PA.

 

 

97.  John Franklin Hess (Adam‑3, William‑2, Abraham‑1) was born in 1870 in Belfast Twp., Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.  He died on 24 Jan 1904 in Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.  He was buried on 27 Jan 1904 in Union Cemetery; McConnellsburg, Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.

 

John Franklin Hess and Ida Markle were married on 9 Jun 1891 in Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.  Ida Markle was born in 1870 in Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.  She died on 9 Sept 1969 in Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.  She was buried on 12 Sept 1969 in Union Cemetery; McConnellsburg, Fulton Co., Pennsylvania. 

 

The known children of John Franklin Hess and Ida Markle were as follows:

 

246.     a.   Mabel Hess was born in 1893 in Fulton Co., PA.

 

247.     b.   Marie Hess was born in 1896 in Fulton Co., PA.  She died on 1 Sept 1987 in Fulton Co., PA.  She was buried on 3 Sept 1987 in Union Cemetery; McConnellsburg, Fulton Co., PA.  Marie Hess and Frederic E. Morrow were married about 1916 in Fulton Co., PA.

 

248.     c.   Marion Dorothy Hess was born in 1898 in Fulton Co., PA.

 

249.     d.   Roy Hess was born in 1901 in Fulton Co., PA.

 

 

98.  J. Logue Hess (Adam‑3, William‑2, Abraham‑1) was born on 18 Feb 1872 in Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.  He died on 7 June 1952 in McConnellsburg, Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.  He was buried on 10 June 1952 in Pleasant Grove Christian Church Cemetery; Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.

 

J. Logue Hess and Maria Catherine Mellott were married on 29 Aug 1897 in Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.[237]  Maria Catherine Mellott (daughter of Joshua L. Mellott and Miriam M. Mellott) was born in 1875 in Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.  She died in 1955 in McConnellsburg, Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.  She was buried in 1955 in Pleasant Grove Christian Church Cemetery; Fulton Co., Pennsylvania. 

 

The known children of J. Logue Hess and Maria Catherine Mellott were as follows:

 

250      a.   Webster W. Hess was born on 24 Feb 1899 in Belfast Twp., Fulton Co., PA.  He died on 27 Sept 1979 in McConnellsburg, Fulton Co., PA.  He was buried on 30 Sept 1979 in Pleasant Grove Christian Church Cemetery; Fulton Co., PA.  Webster W. Hess and Stella Catherine Garland were married on 5 Dec 1922 in Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.  Stella Catherine Garland (daughter of Daniel O. Garland and Osa Plessinger) was born on 25 March 1900 in Fulton Co., PA.  She died on 20 June 1987 in Hagerstown, Washington Co., Maryland.  She was buried on 23 June 1987 in Pleasant Grove Christian Church Cemetery; Fulton Co., PA.

 

251.     b.   Ellis E. Hess (born on 29 July 1901).

 

252.     c.   Levi Hess was born on 26 Sept 1905 in Belfast Twp., Bedford Co., Pennsylvania.  He died on 24 April 1976 in Harrisonville, Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.  He was buried on 27 April 1976 in Asbury United Methodist Church Cemetery; Harrisonville, Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.  Levi Hess and Ruth V. Deshong were married on 16 Nov 1929 in Fulton Co., PA.  Ruth is the daughter of Harry Norman Deshong and Arishia (Everetts) Deshong.  Ruth V. Deshong was born on 14 March 1911 in Fulton Co., PA.  She died on 11 Aug 1990 in Fulton Co., PA.  She was buried on 14 Aug 1990 in Asbury United Methodist Church Cemetery; Harrisonville, Fulton Co., PA.

 

253.     d.   Rinehart Raymond Hess (born on 27 Aug 1907).

 

 

103.  Miriam M. Mellott (Miriam Hess‑3, William‑2, Abraham‑1) was born on 1 Dec 1855 in Belfast Twp., Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.[238]  She died on 4 May 1916 in McConnellsburg, Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.[239]  She was buried on 7 May 1916 in Sideling Hill Church Cemetery; Belfast Twp., Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.[240]

 

Joshua L. was born on 19 Feb 1850 in Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.  He died on 9 Feb 1924 in Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.

 

Miriam M. Mellott and Joshua L. Mellott were married on 9 June 1872 in Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.[241]  Joshua L. Mellott (son of Isaac Mellott and Mary Ann Lake) was born on 19 Feb 1850 in Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.120  He died on 9 Feb 1924 in Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.[242] 

 

The known child of Miriam M. Mellott and Joshua L. Mellott was as follows:

 

254.     a.   Maria Catherine Mellott was born in 1875 in Fulton Co., PA.  She died in 1955 in McConnellsburg, Fulton Co., PA.  She was buried in 1955 in Pleasant Grove Christian Church Cemetery; Fulton Co., PA.  Maria Catherine Mellott and J. Logue Hess were married on 29 Aug 1897 in Fulton Co., PA.[243]  J. Logue Hess (son of Adam Hess and Dorothy Hess) was born on 18 Feb 1872 in Fulton Co., PA.  He died on 7 June 1952 in McConnellsburg, Fulton Co., PA.  He was buried on 10 June 1952 in Pleasant Grove Christian Church Cemetery; Fulton Co., PA. 

 

 

113.  Jacob Calvin Hess (Daniel‑3, Jacob‑2, Abraham‑1) was born on 7 Mar 1840 in Ossian, Wells Co., Indiana.[244]  He died on 10 March 1883 in Blackford Co., Indiana.[245]

 

Jacob Calvin Hess and Nancy E. Moore were married on 21 Oct 1866 in Blackford Co., Indiana.[246]  They appeared in the census in 1870 in Licking Twp., Blackford Co., Indiana.[247]  Nancy E. Moore was born in 1846 in New Cumberland, Grant Co., Indiana. 

 

The known children of Jacob Calvin Hess and Nancy E. Moore were as follows:

 

255.     a.   Almira Hess was born in 1868 in Licking Twp., Blackford Co., Indiana.

 

256.     b.   Charles H. Hess was born in 1869 in Licking Twp., Blackford Co., Indiana.

 

257.     c.   Sarah Hess was born in 1870 in Licking Twp., Blackford Co., Indiana.

 

 

114.  Mary Hess (Jeremiah‑3, Jacob‑2, Abraham‑1) was born on 22 Dec 1844 in Bedford Co., Pennsylvania.[248]  She died on 8 Feb 1917 in Sipes Mill, Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.[249]  She was buried on 11 Feb 1917 in Pleasant Grove Christian Church Cemetery; Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.

 

Mary Hess and Benjamin Franklin Bedford were married on 22 June 1865 in Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.[250]  Mary Hess and Benjamin Bedford were married in the home of Jeremiah Hess by the Rev. James Penell.

 

This family appeared in the census in 1870 in Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.[251]  Benjamin Franklin Bedford was born on 18 April 1836 in Bedford Co., Pennsylvania.[252]  He died on 21 Oct 1913 in Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.[253]  He was buried on 24 Oct 1913 in Pleasant Grove Christian Church Cemetery; Fulton Co., Pennsylvania. 

 

The known children of Mary Hess and Benjamin Franklin Bedford were as follows:

 

258.     a.   Alice J. Bedford was born on 7 Aug 1866 in Whips Cove, Fulton Co., PA.  She died on 31 Dec 1944 in Carlisle, Cumberland Co., PA.  She was buried in Mount Holly Cemetery.

 

259.     b.   Cornelius D. Bedford was born on 19 Aug 1867 in Whips Cove, Fulton Co., PA.  He died on 22 Feb 1890 in Whips Cove, Fulton Co., PA.  He was buried on 24 Feb 1890 in Pleasant Grove Christian Church Cemetery; Fulton Co., PA.

 

260.     c.   Samuel L. Bedford was born on 25 May 1869 in Whips Cove, Fulton Co., PA.  He died on 8 April 1944 in Shippensburg, PA.

 

261.     d.   Anna Elnora Bedford was born on 2 April 1871 in Whips Cove, Fulton Co., PA.  She died on 5 Feb 1956 in Berkeley Spring, Morgan Co., West Virginia.

 

262.     e.   Sarah Agnes Bedford was born on 30 Jan 1873 in Whips Cove, Fulton Co., PA.  She died on 24 Jan 1957 in Chambersburg, Franklin Co., PA.

 

263.     d.   Emma Cordelia Bedford was born on 6 June 1877 in Whips Cove, Fulton Co., PA.  She died on 19 July 1954 in Carlisle, Cumberland Co., PA.

 

264.     f.    Laura E. Bedford was born on 22 Feb 1880 in Whips Cove, Fulton Co., PA.  She died on 15 Nov 1953 in Carlisle, Cumberland Co., PA.

 

265      g.   Mary Delilah Bedford was born on 6 July 1882 in Whips Cove, Fulton Co., PA.  She died on 3 Dec 1961 in Carlisle, Cumberland Co., PA.  She was buried on 6 Dec 1961 in Lutheran Church Cemetery; Buck Valley, Fulton Co., PA.

 

266.     h.   Eva Bedford was born on 2 June 1888 in Whips Cove, Fulton Co., PA.  She died on 9 Jan 1965 in Phoenix, Maricopa Co., Arizona.  She was buried on 13 Jan 1965 in Greenwood Memorial Park; Phoenix, Maricopa Co., Arizona.

 

 

115.  Jacob L. Hess (Jeremiah‑3, Jacob‑2, Abraham‑1) was born in March 1846 in Bedford Co., Pennsylvania.  He died in 1930 in Warfordsburg, Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.  He was buried in 1930 in Pleasant Grove Christian Church Cemetery; Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.

 

Jacob L. Hess and Martha Jane Barney were married in 1872 in Bethel Twp., Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.  They appeared in the census on 24 June 1880 in Belfast Twp., Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.[254]  Martha Jane Barney was born in May 1844 in Bedford Co., Pennsylvania.  She died in 1921 in Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.  She was buried in 1921 in Pleasant Grove Christian Church Cemetery; Fulton Co., Pennsylvania. 

 

The known children of Jacob L. Hess and Martha Jane Barney were as follows:

 

267.     a.   Charles Howard Hess (born on 16 March 1873).

 

268.     b.   J. Ira Hess (born on 1 June 1875).

 

269.     c.   Cora Frances Hess was born in 1876 in Warfordsburg, Fulton Co., PA.  She died on 29 Nov 1896 in Warfordsburg, Fulton Co., PA.

 

270.     d.   Albert Ross Hess (born on 8 June 1879).

 

271.     e.   Allen Watson Hess was born on 13 July 1882 in Warfordsburg, Fulton Co., PA.  He died on 29 Aug 1902 in Warfordsburg, Fulton Co., PA.  He was buried on 2 Sept 1902 in Pleasant Grove Christian Church Cemetery; Fulton Co., PA.

 

272.     f.    Mary Elizabeth Hess (born on 10 Sept 1885).

 

 

116.  Rebecca ADella@ Hess (Jeremiah‑3, Jacob‑2, Abraham‑1) was born in 1848 in Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.  She died in Oct 1874 in Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.  She was buried in Oct 1874 in Cedar Grove Christian Church Cemetery; Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.

 

Rebecca ADella@ Hess and William George Mason were married about 1868 in Fulton Co., PA.  This family appeared in the census in 1870 in Bethel Twp., Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.[255]  William George Mason was born on 11 Dec 1844 in Bedford Co., Pennsylvania.  He died on 4 Nov 1872 in Bethel Twp., Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.  He was buried on 7 Nov 1872 in Cedar Grove Christian Church Cemetery; Fulton Co., Pennsylvania. 

 

The known children of Rebecca ADella@ Hess and William George Mason were as follows:

 

273.     a.   Delilah Mason was born in Feb 1870 in Bethel Twp., Fulton Co., PA.

 

274.     b.   Mary Mason.

 

 

117.  Sarah Hess (Jeremiah‑3, Jacob‑2, Abraham‑1) was born on 3 March 1850 in Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.  She died on 31 July 1911 in Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.  She was buried on 2 Aug 1911 in Cedar Grove Christian Church Cemetery; Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.

 

Sarah Hess and Amos Plessinger were married about 1871 in Warfordsburg, Fulton Co., PA.  Amos Plessinger is the son of Jacob Plessinger and Matilda (Morgret) Plessinger.  Amos Plessinger was born on 2 Aug 1849 in Bedford Co., Pennsylvania.  He died on 1 Feb 1940 in Warfordsburg, Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.  He was buried on 4 Feb 1940 in Cedar Grove Christian Church Cemetery; Fulton Co., Pennsylvania. 

 

The known children of Sarah Hess and Amos Plessinger were as follows:

 

275.     a.   Osa Plessinger (born on 9 April 1872).

 

276.     b.   Ruth Plessinger was born in 1874 in Warfordsburg, Fulton Co., PA.

 

277.     c.   Harry Plessinger was born on 23 May 1876 in Warfordsburg, Fulton Co., PA.  He died on 3 April 1915 in Fulton Co., PA.  He was buried on 6 April 1915 in Pleasant Grove Christian Church Cemetery; Fulton Co., PA.

 

 

118.  Anna M. Hess (Jeremiah‑3, Jacob‑2, Abraham‑1) was born in 1854 in Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.  She died in Whips Cove Cemetery; Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.  She was buried in Pleasant Grove Christian Church Cemetery; Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.

 

Anna M. Hess and Lewis Sipes were married about 1872 in Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.  Lewis Sipes was born on 12 Dec 1849 in Whips Cove Cemetery; Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.  He died on 3 March 1932 in Whips Cove Cemetery; Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.  He was buried on 5 March 1932 in Pleasant Grove Christian Church Cemetery; Fulton Co., Pennsylvania. 

 

The known children of Anna M. Hess and Lewis Sipes were as follows:

 

278.     a.   Bruce Sipes was born in 1875 in Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.

 

279.     b.   Bessie Blanche Sipes was born on 9 May 1879 in Belfast Twp., Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.

 

 

128.  Dennis Hess (Benjamin‑3, Jacob‑2, Abraham‑1) was born on 4 Feb 1845 in Bedford Co., Pennsylvania.  He died on 6 April 1915 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Co., Oklahoma.  He was buried on 8 April 1915 in Fairlawn Cemetery; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

 

Dennis Hess and Jemimiah Elizabeth Vaughan were married on 2 Jan 1870 in Moniteau Co., Missouri.  Jemimiah Elizabeth Vaughan was born in 1852.  She died before 1886 in California, Moniteau Co., Missouri. 

 

For more on Dennis Hess and his two families see Chapter Five

 

The known children of Dennis Hess and Jemimiah Elizabeth Vaughan were as follows:

 

280.     a.   Eugene Monroe Hess was born on 12 Oct 1870 in California, Moniteau Co., Missouri.  He died on 22 Dec 1905 in Boonville, Cooper Co., Missouri.

 

281.     b.   Albert Louis Hess was born on 17 Aug 1872 in North of California, Missouri.  Albert Lewis Hess was married four times. He died on 7 April 1958 in California, Moniteau Co., Missouri.  He was buried on 9 April 1958 in Sapplington Cemetery; near Clarksburg, Missouri.

 

282.     c.   Mary Alice Hess was born on 7 Sept 1874 in California, Moniteau Co., Missouri.  She died on 30 Dec 1967 in Rolla, Phelps Co., Missouri.

 

283.     d.   George Taylor Hess (born on 21 Sept 1876).

 

284.     e.   Martha Hess was born in California, Moniteau Co., Missouri.

 

285.     f.    Victoria Hess.

 

Dennis Hess married, second, Mary Elizabeth (Bull) Whittaker, the daughter of George Jacob Bull and Albertine Veulemans, and the widow of John Whittaker, in 1886, in Missouri.  Mary Elizabeth Bull was born on 2 August 1854 in Tipton, Moniteau Co., Missouri. She first married John Whittaker, circa 1875 in Tipton, Moniteau Co., Missouri.

 

This family appeared in the census in 1900 in Saline Twp., Cooper Co., Missouri. They appeared in the census in 1910 in Greenley Twp., Oklahoma Co., Oklahoma.

 

Mary Elizabeth died at the home of her daughter, Amanda and son‑in‑law Charles Robert Hall the afternoon of 22 September 1933 in Maud, Pottawatomie Co., Oklahoma, at age 79. She was buried on 26 September 1933 in Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery, Maud, Pottawatomie Co., Oklahoma.

 

The known children of Dennis Hess and Mary Elizabeth Bull were as follows:

 

286.     a.   Rose Hess was born on 12 Aug 1887 in Missouri.  She died before 1922 in Oklahoma.

 

287.     b.   Margaret Hess was born in May 1889 in Missouri.  She died before 1930 in Oklahoma.

 

288.     c.   Flora Hess was born on 9 Sept 1890 in Missouri.  She died in Nov 1914 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Co., Oklahoma.

 

289.     d.   Hattie Mabel Hess was born on 17 July 1892 in Gooch's Mill, Cooper Co., Missouri.  She died on 18 Oct 1984 in Newark, Licking Co., Ohio.  She was buried on 21 Oct 1984 in Calvary Cemetery, Little Flower Section; Tulsa, Tulsa Co., Oklahoma.

 

290.     e.   Amanda Elizabeth Hess was born on 27 Dec 1896 in Gooch's Mill, Cooper Co., Missouri.  She died on 13 Nov 1992 in Lexington, Fayette Co., Kentucky.  She was buried on 18 Nov 1992 in Calvary Cemetery, Little Flower Section; Tulsa, Tulsa Co., Oklahoma.  Amanda Elizabeth Hess and Charles Robert Hall were married on 25 Aug 1914 in Sacred Catholic Church; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Co., Oklahoma.  Charles Robert Hall was born on 11 June 1895 in Cameron, LeFlore Co., Oklahoma.  He died on 6 July 1948 in Tulsa, Tulsa Co., Oklahoma.  He was buried on 11 July 1948 in Calvary Cemetery, Little Flower Section; Tulsa, Tulsa Co., Oklahoma.

 

 

130.  Ephraim Hess (Benjamin‑3, Jacob‑2, Abraham‑1) was born on 11 Feb 1850 in Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.  He died on 14 Jan 1880 in California, Moniteau Co., Missouri.  Ephraim had gone out to shoot a wild goose, and hid his gun in a brush heap and went to his brother's house.  On returning and attempting to get the gun from its place of concealment, the hammer came in contact with some brush, discharging the gun, the entire contents entering his right chest and causing almost instant death.  His clothing took fire by the discharge of the gun, and his left arm and the clothing on his left side were badly burned.

 

Ephraim Hess and Pernecia Vaughan were married about 1870 in Missouri.   

 

The known children of Ephraim Hess and Pernecia Vaughan were as follows:

 

291.     a.   Cora Hess was born about 1872 in Mt. Pleasant, Cooper Co., Missouri.  She died about 1892 in Mt. Pleasant, Cooper Co., Missouri.  She was buried about 1892 in Mt. Pleasant Cemetery; Cooper Co., Missouri. Cora Hess and James Luster were married in 1892 in Missouri.

 

292.     b.   William Isaac Hess (born on 11 Sept 1874).

 

 

131.  Hannah Hopps Hess (Benjamin‑3, Jacob‑2, Abraham‑1) was born on 27 March 1852 in Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.  She died on 25 Dec 1929 in Clarksburg, Moniteau Co., Missouri.[256] 

 

 

Hannah Hopps Hess and Green Berry Vaughan were married on 11 Sept 1871 in Boonville, Cooper Co., Missouri.  Green Berry Vaughan was first married to Elizabeth Toler and after her death he then married Hannah Hopps Hess.  Green Berry Vaughan was born on 20 Jan 1845 in Mt. Pleasant, Cooper Co., Missouri.  He died on 16 April 1911 in Mt. Pleasant, Cooper Co., Missouri.  He was buried on 18 April 1911 in Mt. Pleasant Cemetery; Cooper Co., Missouri. 

 

The known children of Hannah Hopps Hess and Green Berry Vaughan were as follows:

 

293.     a.   Mary Elizabeth Vaughan was born on 12 Dec 1873 in Clarksburg, Moniteau Co., Missouri.  She died on 15 April 1876 in Clarksburg, Moniteau Co., Missouri.

 

294.     b.   Sarah Eliza Vaughan was born on 21 July 1875 in Clarksburg, Moniteau Co., Missouri.  She died on 16 April 1904 in Clarksburg, Moniteau Co., Missouri; burial 19 April 1904 in Mt. Pleasant Cemetery; Cooper Co., Missouri.  Sarah Eliza Vaughan and James Edward Kenney were married about 1895 in Missouri.  James Edward Kenney was born on 11 March 1873.  He died on 17 Oct 1957 in Kansas City, Missouri.  He was buried on 20 Oct 1957 in Mt. Pleasant Cemetery; Cooper Co., Missouri.

 

295.     c.   Eva Lavona Vaughan was born on 13 Sept 1877 in Clarksburg, Moniteau Co., Missouri.  She died on 28 Dec 1957 in Clarksburg, Moniteau Co., Missouri. Eva Lavona Vaughan and Herman Whittaker were married on 14 Oct 1900 in Clarksburg, Moniteau Co., Missouri.  Herman Whittaker (son of John Whittaker and Mary Elizabeth Bull) was born on 8 Feb 1877 in Roundhill, Cooper Co., Missouri.  He died on 12 April 1920 in California, Moniteau Co., Missouri

 

296.     d.   Noah Oliver Vaughan was born on 20 May 1879 in Clarksburg, Moniteau Co., Missouri.  He died in 1951 in Marceline, Missouri.  Noah Oliver Vaughan and Annie Dilse were married on 2 Dec 1900 in Missouri.  Annie Dilse was born on 20 Jan 1874 in Missouri.  She died on 17 April 1937 in Mt. Pleasant, Cooper Co., Missouri.

 

297.     e.   Lucinda Ellen Vaughan was born on 30 Sept 1881 in Clarksburg, Moniteau Co., Missouri.  She died on 11 Nov 1946 in Lancaster, Missouri.  Lucinda Ellen Vaughan and George W. Whittaker were married on 16 Aug 1905 in Missouri.  George W. Whittaker (son of John Whittaker and Mary Elizabeth Bull) was born on 23 Dec 1876 in Missouri.  He died on 3 Aug 1908 in Missouri.

 

298.     f.    Lucy Ann Vaughan was born on 27 Aug 1883 in Clarksburg, Moniteau Co., Missouri.  She died on 24 Sept 1958 in Mt. Pleasant, Cooper Co., Missouri.  She was buried on 27 Sept 1958 in Mt. Pleasant Cemetery; Clarksburg, Missouri.  Lucy Ann Vaughan and Holloway Henry White were married on 17 Oct 1909 in Missouri.  Holloway Henry White was born on 29 Jan 1877 in Olean, Miller Co., Missouri.  He was buried on 1 Feb 1949 in Mt. Pleasant Cemetery; Clarksburg, Missouri.  He died on 15 Sept 1949 in Clarksburg, Moniteau Co., Missouri.

 

299.     g.   Benjamin Franklin Vaughan was born on 3 June 1886 in Clarksburg, Moniteau Co., Missouri.  He died on 20 Jan 1947 in California, Moniteau Co., Missouri.

 

300.     h.   Jimmie Jerden Vaughan was born on 29 Jan 1888 in Clarksburg, Moniteau Co., Missouri.  He died on 29 May 1908 in Clarksburg, Moniteau Co., Missouri.

 

301.     i.    Joseph David Vaughan was born on 11 June 1890 in Clarksburg, Moniteau Co., Missouri.  He died on 3 Feb 1911 in Clarksburg, Moniteau Co., Missouri.

 

302.     j.    Charity Jane ACecil@ Vaughan was born on 23 Nov 1891 in Clarksburg, Moniteau Co., Missouri.  Charity Jane (Cecil) Vaughan and Thomas Asa Miller were married on 6 May 1916 in Great Falls, Montana.  Thomas Asa Miller was born on 24 Jan 1888 in Shreveport, Louisiana.  He died on 27 Feb 1951 in Jefferson City, Missouri.  He was buried on 2 March 1951 in Mt. Pleasant Cemetery; Clarksburg, Missouri.

 

303.     k.   Roy Raymond Vaughan was born on 19 April 1896 in Clarksburg, Moniteau Co., Missouri.  Roy Raymond Vaughan and Edith Roe were married in 1928 in Missouri.  Edith Roe was born on 28 March 1900.

 

 

132.  Ambrose Hess (Benjamin‑3, Jacob‑2, Abraham‑1) was born on 22 May 1856 in Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.  He died on 9 March 1942 in California, Moniteau Co., Missouri.

 

Ambrose Hess and Mary Elizabeth Birdsong were married on 21 Dec 1876 in Moniteau Co., Missouri.  Mary Elizabeth Birdsong was born on 10 April 1859 in Moniteau Co., Missouri.  She died on 5 July 1941 in California, Moniteau Co., Missouri. 

 

The known children of Ambrose Hess and Mary Elizabeth Birdsong were as follows:

 

304.     a.   John W. AJohnny@ Hess was born on 12 Dec 1877 in Moniteau Co., Missouri.  He died on 28 Jan 1878 in Moniteau Co., Missouri.

 

305.     b.   Dora Hess was born on 14 March 1879 in Moniteau Co., Missouri.  She died on 15 June 1951 in Clarksburg, Moniteau Co., Missouri.

 

306.     c.   Arthur Hess was born in July 1881 in Moniteau Co., Missouri.  He died on 10 Sept 1944 in Sadalia, Missouri.

 

307.     d.   George G. Hess was born on 11 May 1883 in Moniteau Co., Missouri.  He died on 16 Sept 1964 in California, Moniteau Co., Missouri.

 

308.     e.   Jackson Luther Hess was born on 22 Jan 1885 in Moniteau Co., Missouri.  He died on 8 Dec 1958 in California, Moniteau Co., Missouri.  He was buried on 11 Dec 1958 in Allee Cemetery; California, Moniteau Co., Missouri.

 

309.     f.    Arminta Ann Hess was born on 1 Dec 1887 in Moniteau Co., Missouri.  She died on 7 Oct 1962 in Clarksburg, Moniteau Co., Missouri.  She was buried on 10 Oct 1962 in Allee Cemetery; California, Moniteau Co., Missouri.

 

310.     g.   Dollie Hess was born on 4 Oct 1891 in Moniteau Co., Missouri.  She died on 13 Feb 1923 in California, Moniteau Co., Missouri.

 

311.     h.   Rosa Cardelia Hess was born on 4 Jan 1893 in Moniteau Co., Missouri.

 

312.     i.    Charley Franklin Hess was born on 1 Dec 1895 in Moniteau Co., Missouri.  He died on 22 March 1916 in Moniteau Co., Missouri.

 

313.     j.    Mary Margaret Hess was born on 17 July 1898 in Moniteau Co., Missouri.

 

314.     k.   Elsie May Hess was born on 13 Aug 1901 in Moniteau Co., Missouri.

 

 

134.  Mary Ellen Hess (Benjamin‑3, Jacob‑2, Abraham‑1) was born on 5 May 1860 in Moniteau Co., Missouri.  She died on 12 Jan 1916 in Miami, Ottawa Co., Oklahoma.  She was buried on 14 Jan 1916 in Coal Creek Cemetery; Miami, Ottawa Co., Oklahoma.

 

Mary Ellen Hess and William David Howard were married on 5 Oct 1876 in Missouri.  They lived in Miami, Ottawa Co., Oklahoma in 1905.  William farmed in Moniteau County, Missouri until about 1905 when he moved his family to Miami, Oklahoma.  William David Howard was born on 15 July 1849 in Moniteau Co., Missouri.  He died on 13 Dec 1919 in Boonville, Cooper Co., Missouri.  At the time of William's death, he was living with his daughter, Martha, and her husband John Tudor in Boonville, Missouri.  He was buried on 16 Dec 1919 in Coal Creek Cemetery; Miami, Ottawa Co., Oklahoma. 

 

The known children of Mary Ellen Hess and William David Howard were as follows:

 

315.     a.   Barbara Ellen Howard was born on 29 Aug 1877 in Moniteau Co., Missouri.  She died in 1914 in Miami, Ottawa Co., Oklahoma.  She was buried in 1914 in Coal Creek Cemetery; Miami, Ottawa Co., Oklahoma.  Barbara Ellen Howard and Charles Russell Copas were married on 16 Jan 1895 in Missouri.  Charles Russell Copas was born on 29 Oct 1877 in Missouri.  He died in California, Moniteau Co., Missouri.

 

316.     b.   Martha Belle Howard was born on 12 Dec 1878 in Moniteau Co., Missouri.  She died in Jan 1956 in Kansas City, Missouri.

 

317.     c.   Jasper Sylvanus Howard was born on 22 Sept 1880 in Moniteau Co., Missouri.  He died on 15 Jan 1911 in Miami, Ottawa Co., Oklahoma.  He was buried on 18 Jan 1911 in Coal Creek Cemetery; Miami, Ottawa Co., Oklahoma.

 

318.     d.   Ralph Petus Howard was born on 17 July 1882 in Moniteau Co., Missouri.  He died on 10 Nov 1904 in Missouri.

 

319.     e.   David Leroy Howard was born on 17 June 1884 in Moniteau Co., Missouri.  He died on 27 July 1884 in Moniteau Co., Missouri.

 

320.     f.    Mary Ellen Howard was born on 18 Feb 1888 in Moniteau Co., Missouri.  She died on 2 May 1906 in Laclede, Missouri.

 

321.     g.   Benjamin Lawrence Howard was born on 30 Oct 1889 in Moniteau Co., Missouri.  He died on 30 June 1913 in Bisbee, Arizona.

 

322.     h.   Dollie May Howard was born on 4 Oct 1891 in Moniteau Co., Missouri.  She died on 21 June 1913 in Bisbee, Arizona.

 

323.     i.    Madie Florence Howard was born on 26 Sept 1896 in Moniteau Co., Missouri.  She died on 17 Dec 1908 in Miami, Ottawa Co., Oklahoma.  She was buried on 19 Dec 1908 in Coal Creek Cemetery; Miami, Ottawa Co., Oklahoma.

 

324.     j.    Conorah Henrietta Howard was born on 6 Sept 1898 in Moniteau Co., Missouri.  She was buried 19200 in Afton, Oklahoma.

 

325.     k.   Eugene Monroe Howard was born on 20 June 1902 in Moniteau Co., Missouri.  He died on 19 March 1903 in Moniteau Co., Missouri.

 

 

139.  Mary E. Hess (Nelson‑3, Jacob‑2, Abraham‑1) was born on 21 April 1857 in Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.  She died on 16 Jan 1923 in Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.  She was buried on 19 Jan 1923 in Jerusalem Christian Church Cemetery; Amaranth, Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.

 

Mary E. Hess and James C. McKee were married on 17 Feb 1879 in Whips Cove, Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.  James C. McKee was born on 4 July 1855 in Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.  He died on 31 Dec 1930 in Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.  He was buried on 3 Jan 1931 in Jerusalem Christian Church Cemetery; Amaranth, Fulton Co., Pennsylvania. 

 

The known child of Mary E. Hess and James C. McKee was as follows:

 

326.     a.   Rachel Blanche McKee was born on 6 Aug 1880 in Fulton Co., PA.  She died on 3 March 1905 in Fulton Co., PA.  She was buried on 8 March 1905 in Jerusalem Christian Church Cemetery; Amaranth, Fulton Co., PA.  Rachel Blanche McKee and Carey Tilden Layton were married on 25 Dec 1900 in Fulton Co., PA.  Carey Tilden Layton was born on 17 Dec 1876 in Whips Cove, Fulton Co., PA.  He died on 9 July 1971 in Fulton Co., PA.  He was buried on 12 July 1971 in Jerusalem Christian Church Cemetery; Amaranth, Fulton Co., PA.

 

 

142.  Amos Jackson Hess (George‑3, Jacob‑2, Abraham‑1) was born in 1866 in Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.

 

Amos Jackson Hess and Melvina AMillie@ Truax were married on 4 Nov 1885 in Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.  Melvina AMillie@ Truax was born in 1866 in Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.  She died about 1889 in Fulton Co., Pennsylvania. 

The known children of Amos Jackson Hess and Melvina (Millie) Truax were as follows:

 

327.     a.   Hane Hess was born in 1887 in Bedford Co., Pennsylvania.

 

328.     b.   Jane Hess was born in 1889 in Bedford Co., PA.  She was buried after 1968 in Everett Cemetery; West Providence Twp., Bedford Co., PA.  Jane Hess and Walter Penrod were married about 1910 in Bedford Co., PA. 

 

Amos Jackson Hess and Mary Elizabeth Truax were married on 22 July 1897 in Fulton Co., PA.  Mary Elizabeth Truax was born on 8 May 1868 in Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.  She died in Baltimore, Baltimore Co., Maryland.  She was buried in Everett Cemetery; West Providence Twp., Bedford Co., Pennsylvania. 

 

The known children of Amos Jackson Hess and Mary Elizabeth Truax were as follows:

 

329.     a.   Ella Hess was born in 1894 in Fulton Co., PA.

 

330.     b.   Benjamin ABen@ Hess was born on 6 Sept 1897 in Mattie, Bedford Co., PA.  He died on 7 Feb 1994 in Carlisle, Cumberland Co., PA.  He was buried on 10 Feb 1994 in Westminster Memorial Gardens; Carlisle, Cumberland Co., PA.  Benjamin ABen@ Hess and Nellie Pearl Spade were married on 22 July 1922 in Fulton Co., PA.  Nellie Pearl Spade was born on 5 Nov 1901 in Fulton Co., PA.  She died on 3 Jan 1982 in Carlisle, Cumberland Co., PA.  She was buried on 6 Jan 1982 in Westminster Memorial Gardens; Carlisle, Cumberland Co., PA.

 

331.     c.   Demaris Hess was born in 1898 in Fulton Co., PA.

 

332.     d.   Elma Blanche Hess was born in Dec 1899 in Fulton Co., PA.

 

 

143.  Sarah Ellen Hess (David‑3, Jacob‑2, Abraham‑1) was born in Jan 1856 in Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.  She died in 1946 in Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.  She was buried in 1946 in Sideling Hill Church Cemetery; Belfast Twp., Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.

 

Sarah Ellen Hess and John M. Lake were married in 1875 in Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.  John M. Lake was born in December 1849 in Bedford Co., Pennsylvania.  He died in 1941 in Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.  He was buried in 1941 in Sideling Hill Church Cemetery; Belfast Twp., Fulton Co., Pennsylvania. 

 

The known children of Sarah Ellen Hess and John M. Lake were as follows:

 

333.     a.   Estelle May Lake was born on 25 May 1878 in Fulton Co., PA.

 

334.     b.   Rheue Lake was born on 1 May 1880 in Fulton Co., PA.

 

335.     c.   Glenna Blanche Lake was born in Nov 1883 in Fulton Co., PA.

 

336.     d.   Golda Pearl Lake was born on 30 May 1888 in Fulton Co., PA.

 

337.     e.   Elbert Fleo Lake was born on 4 Oct 1891 in Fulton Co., PA.

 

338.     f.    Gilbert Leo Lake was born on 4 Oct 1891 in Fulton Co., PA.

 

 

147.  Emmaline Garland (Mary Polly Hess‑3, Jeremiah‑2, Abraham‑1) was born on 14 July 1858 in Warfordsburg, Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.  She died on 9 Nov 1911 in Belfast Twp., Bedford Co., Pennsylvania.  She was buried on 11 Nov 1911 in Pleasant Grove Christian Church Cemetery; Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.

 

Emmaline Garland and Mason Mellott were married on 4 Sept 1879 in Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.  Mason Mellott was born on 25 Sept 1858 in Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.  He died on 5 March 1953 in Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.  He was buried on 8 March 1953 in Pleasant Grove Christian Church Cemetery; Fulton Co., Pennsylvania. 

 

The known children of Emmaline Garland and Mason Mellott were as follows:

 

339.     a.   James Addison Mellott was born on 31 Aug 1880 in Belle Grove, Washington Co., Maryland.  He died on 1 Dec 1937 in Fulton Co., PA.  He was buried on 3 Dec 1937 in Pleasant Grove Christian Church Cemetery; Fulton Co., PA.

 

340.     b.   William Blair Mellott was born on 3 Oct 1881 in Belle Grove, Washington Co., Maryland.  He died on 23 May 1946 in McConnellsburg, Fulton Co., PA.  He was buried on 26 May 1946 in Pleasant Grove Christian Church Cemetery; Fulton Co., PA.

 

341.     c.   Mary Etta Mellott was born on 25 Aug 1883 in Belle Grove, Washington Co., Maryland.  She died on 12 Nov 1918 in McConnellsburg, Fulton Co., PA.  She was buried on 15 Nov 1918 in McConnellsburg Reformed Cemetery; Fulton Co., PA.

 

342.     d.   Bessie Mellott was born on 14 Jan 1885 in Belle Grove, Washington Co., Maryland.  She died on 9 Feb 1895 in Fulton Co., PA.  She was buried on 11 Feb 1895 in Pleasant Grove Christian Church Cemetery; Fulton Co., PA.

 

343.     e.   Jessie Jane Mellott was born on 4 April 1886 in Fulton Co., PA.  She died on 25 Oct 1978 in Chambersburg, Franklin Co., PA.  She was buried on 28 Oct 1978 in Rock Creek Cemetery; Washington, D.C..

 

344.     f.    Otis Albert Mellott was born on 15 March 1888 in Fulton Co., PA.  He died on 9 Sept 1951 in Tiffin, Ohio.  He was buried on 11 Sept 1951 in Fairmont Cemetery; Tiffin, Ohio.

 

345.     g.   Ethel Golden Mellott was born on 26 Sept 1890 in Belle Grove, Washington Co., Maryland.  She died on 26 Feb 1983 in Chambersburg, Franklin Co., PA.  She was buried on 1 March 1983 in Union Cemetery; McConnellsburg, Fulton Co., PA.

 

346.     h.   Irene May Mellott was born on 29 March 1892 in Fulton Co., PA.  She died on 27 Jan 1985 in Fulton Co., PA.  She was buried on 31 Jan 1985 in Cedar Hill Cemetery; Green Castle, Franklin Co., PA.

 

347.     i.    John Elmer Mellott was born on 7 March 1894 in Fulton Co., PA.  He died on 4 Feb 1969 in Fulton Co., PA.

 

348.     j.    Russell McKinley Mellott was born on 23 July 1896 in Fulton Co., PA.  He died on 13 July 1956 in Fulton Co., PA.

 

 

150.  Lydia Hess (Aaron‑3, Jeremiah‑2, Abraham‑1) was born on 20 Nov 1856 in Warfordsburg, Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.  She died on 4 Jan 1940 in Dott, Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.  She was buried on 6 Jan 1940 in Hills Chapel Cemetery; Bethel Twp., Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.

 

Lydia Hess and Alexander Barnhart were married on 5 Sept 1883 in Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.  Alexander Barnhart is the son of Jacob and Delilah Barnhart.  Alexander Barnhart was born on 6 July 1845 in Bethel Twp., Bedford Co., Pennsylvania.  He died on 5 May 1934 in Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.  He was buried on 8 May 1934 in Hills Chapel Cemetery; Bethel Twp., Fulton Co., Pennsylvania. 

 

The known children of Lydia Hess and Alexander Barnhart were as follows:

 

349.     a.   Annie Barnhart was born about 1878 in Dott, Fulton Co., PA.

 

350.     b.   Ross S. Barnhart was born in 1881 in Dott, Fulton Co., PA.

 

351.     c.   Sherman L. Barnhart was born on 9 July 1888 in Dott, Fulton Co., PA.  He died on 10 Dec 1981 in McConnellsburg, Fulton Co., PA.  He was buried on 12 Dec 1981 in Cedar Grove Christian Church Cemetery; Fulton Co., PA.

 

 

151.  Rhoda J. Hess (Aaron‑3, Jeremiah‑2, Abraham‑1) was born on 3 Sept 1858 in Warfordsburg, Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.  She died on 25 Nov 1932 in Dott, Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.  She was buried on 27 Nov 1932 in Hills Chapel Cemetery; Bethel Twp., Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.

 

Rhoda J. Hess and Wilson Myers were married on 21 Dec 1881 in Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.  Wilson Myers was born on 26 July 1856 in Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.  He died on 9 Jan 1934 in Thompson Twp., Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.  He was buried on 12 Jan 1934 in Hills Chapel Cemetery; Bethel Twp., Fulton Co., Pennsylvania. 

 

The known children of Rhoda J. Hess and Wilson Myers were as follows:

 

352.     a.   Charles Wilson Myers was born on 14 Oct 1882 in Thompson Twp., Fulton Co., PA.  He died on 27 Aug 1959 in Berkeley Spring, Morgan Co., West Virginia.  He was buried on 30 Aug 1959 in Greenway Cemetery; Berkeley Springs, Morgan Co., West Virginia.

 

353.     b.   Annie Myers was born in Sept 1884 in Thompson Twp., Fulton Co., PA.

 

354.     c.   Bessie Jane Myers was born on 16 Dec 1886 in Thompson Twp., Fulton Co., PA.  She died on 17 May 1962 in Fulton Co., PA.  She was buried on 19 May 1962 in Rehobeth United Methodist Cemetery; Fulton Co., PA.  Bessie Jane Myers and Martin Alonzo Dryer were married about 1906 in Fulton Co., PA.  Martin Alonzo Dryer was born on 8 Sept 1882 in Thompson Twp., Fulton Co., PA.  He died on 21 Jan 1958 in Hancock, Washington Co., Maryland.[257]  He was buried on 24 Jan 1958 in Rehobeth United Methodist Cemetery; Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.

 

355.     d.   Amy B. Myers was born in Sept 1889 in Thompson Twp., Fulton Co., PA.

 

356.     e.   Lucy Myers was born about 1891 in Thompson Twp., Fulton Co., PA.

 

 

152.  Moses Hess (Aaron‑3, Jeremiah‑2, Abraham‑1) was born on 5 Nov 1860 in Warfordsburg, Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.  He died on 18 May 1917 in Pigeon Cove, Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.  He was buried on 20 May 1917 in Hills Chapel Cemetery; Bethel Twp., Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.

 

Moses Hess and Loretta Rhetta Hixon were married about 1906 in Hagerstown, Washington Co., Maryland.  Loretta Rhetta Hixon was born on 15 Dec 1878 in Dott, Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.  She died on 18 March 1921 in Pigeon Cove, Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.  She was buried on 21 March 1932 in Hills Chapel Cemetery; Bethel Twp., Fulton Co., Pennsylvania. 

 

The known children of Moses Hess and Loretta Rhetta Hixon were as follows:

 

357.     a.   Flora Hess was born on 3 June 1907 in Pigeon Cove, Fulton Co., PA.  She died on 1 July 1910 in Pigeon Cove, Fulton Co., PA.  She was buried on 3 July 1910 in Hills Chapel Cemetery; Bethel Twp., Fulton Co., PA.

 

358.     b.   Irene Hess was born on 22 Jan 1909 in Pigeon Cove, Fulton Co., PA.  She died on 6 Oct 1909 in Pigeon Cove, Fulton Co., PA.  She was buried on 9 Oct 1909 in Buck Valley Methodist Cemetery; Fulton Co., PA.

 

359.     c.   George Hess was born on 29 Jan 1913 in Pigeon Cove, Fulton Co., PA.

 

360.     d.   Rolla Hess was born on 15 July 1915 in Pigeon Cove, Fulton Co., PA.

 

 

154.  Anna M. Hess (Aaron‑3, Jeremiah‑2, Abraham‑1) was born on 9 December 1864 in Warfordsburg, Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.  She died on 18 Dec 1959 in Hagerstown, Washington Co., Maryland.  She was buried on 22 Dec 1959 in Hills Chapel Cemetery; Bethel Twp., Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.

 

Anna M. Hess and Oliver Hill were married on 11 Feb 1891 in Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.  Oliver Hill was born on 11 Feb 1857 in Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.  He died on 21 April 1929 in Warfordsburg, Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.  He was buried on 24 April 1929 in Hills Chapel Cemetery; Bethel Twp., Fulton Co., Pennsylvania. 

 

The known children of Anna M. Hess and Oliver Hill were as follows:

 

361.     a.   Catherine Hill was born about 1892 in Bethel Twp., Fulton Co., PA.  She died about 1940 in Fulton Co., PA.

 

362.     b.   Harvey Russell Hill was born on 17 Jan 1895 in Bethel Twp., Fulton Co., PA.  He died on 12 Oct 1954 in Harrisburg, Dauphin Co., PA.  He was buried on 16 Oct 1954 in Hills Chapel Cemetery; Bethel Twp., Fulton Co., PA.

 

 

155.  Aaron D. Hess Jr. (Aaron‑3, Jeremiah‑2, Abraham‑1) was born on 6 Nov 1866 in Warfordsburg, Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.  He died on 20 June 1947 in Bethel Twp., Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.  He was buried on 24 June 1947 in Cedar Grove Christian Church Cemetery; Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.

 

Aaron D. Hess Jr. and Emmeline Lafferty were married on 14 Nov 1888 in Bethel Twp., Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.  Emmeline is the daughter of Eli Lafferty and Rebecca (Daniels) Lafferty.  Emmeline Lafferty was born on 6 May 1864 in Bethel Twp., Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.  She died on 26 March 1924 in Fulton Co., Pennsylvania. 

 

The known children of Aaron D. Hess Jr. and Emmeline Lafferty were as follows:

 

363.     a.   Ray Hess was born about 1889 in Bethel Twp., Fulton Co., PA.

 

364.     b.   Rufus Lloyd Hess was born on 28 June 1891 in Bethel Twp., Fulton Co., PA.  He died on 13 Oct 1891 in Bethel Twp., Fulton Co., PA.

 

365.     c.   Rex Clifford Hess (born on 16 Sept 1892).

 

366.     d.   Connie Hess was born on 28 July 1897 in Bethel Twp., Fulton Co., PA.  She died on 4 Dec 1966 in Fulton Co., PA.  She was buried on 7 Dec 1966 in Cedar Grove Christian Church Cemetery; Fulton Co., PA.  Connie Hess and Omar Samuel Layton were married about 1915 in Fulton Co., PA.  Omar is the son of Reuben J. Layton and Alice Marie (Hixon) Layton.  Omar Samuel Layton was born on 19 June 1892 in Fulton Co., PA.  He died on 13 Jan 1971 in York Co., PA.  He was buried on 17 Jan 1971 in Cedar Grove Christian Church Cemetery; Fulton Co., PA.

 

 

156.  Jobe C. Hess (Aaron‑3, Jeremiah‑2, Abraham‑1) was born on 22 April 1869 in Warfordsburg, Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.  He died on 25 Oct 1948 in Hagerstown, Washington Co., Maryland.  He was buried on 27 Oct 1948 in Cedar Grove Christian Church Cemetery; Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.

 

Jobe C. Hess and Rachel Martha ABelle@ Morgret were married on 17 Feb 1892 in Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.  The were married in the home of Rev. Logue Bedford Co., Pennsylvania.

 

  Rachel Martha ABelle@ Morgret was born on 1 Aug 1871 in Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.  She died on 4 Oct 1960 in Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.  She was buried on 7 Oct 1960 in Cedar Grove Christian Church Cemetery; Fulton Co., Pennsylvania. 

 

The known children of Jobe C. Hess and Rachel Martha Belle Morgret were as follows:

 

367.     a.   Pearl Ellen Hess was born on 4 Feb 1900 in Bethel Twp., Fulton Co., PA.  She died on 5 July 1994 in McConnellsburg, Fulton Co., PA.[258]  She was buried on 7 July 1994 in Cedar Grove Christian Church Cemetery; Fulton Co., PA.  Pearl Ellen Hess and Denver Evans were married on 14 June 1923 in Washington, D. C..  They were married at the 5th Street Baptist Church by Rev. John E. Briggs, Pastor.  Denver Evans was born on 22 July 1896 in Sharpe, Fulton Co., PA.  He died on 28 May 1974 in Warfordsburg, Fulton Co., PA.  He was buried on 31 May 1974 in Cedar Grove Christian Church Cemetery; Fulton Co., PA.

 

368.     b.   Floyd George Hess was born on 3 April 1904 in Warfordsburg, Fulton Co., PA.  Floyd George Hess and Alverta Studenwalt were married on 20 Dec 1923 in Hagerstown, Washington Co., Maryland.

 

 

158.  John G. Hess (Aaron‑3, Jeremiah‑2, Abraham‑1) was born on 2 Oct 1873 in Warfordsburg, Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.  He died on 28 Oct 1939 in Warfordsburg, Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.  He was buried on 30 Oct 1939 in Cedar Grove Christian Church Cemetery; Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.

John G. Hess and Florence Carnell were married on 2 Jan 1907 in Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.  Florence Carnell was born on 9 Aug 1874 in Brush Creek Twp., Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.  She died on 22 June 1949 in Needmore, Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.  She was buried on 25 June 1949 in Cedar Grove Christian Church Cemetery; Fulton Co., Pennsylvania. 

 

The known child of John G. Hess and Florence Carnell was as follows:

 

369.     a.   Thelma E. Hess was born in 1909 in Needmore, Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.  She died on 28 Jan 1977 in Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.  She was buried on 30 Jan 1977 in Cedar Grove Christian Church Cemetery; Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.

 

 

165.  Aaron Hess (Dennis‑3, Jeremiah‑2, Abraham‑1) was born in 1843 in Bedford Co., Pennsylvania.

 

Aaron Hess and Lydia Palmer were married in 1871 in Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.  Lydia Palmer was born in March 1844 in Belfast Twp., Bedford Co., Pennsylvania.  She died in 1903 in Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.  She was buried in 1903 in Pleasant Grove Christian Church Cemetery; Fulton Co., Pennsylvania. 

 

The known children of Aaron Hess and Lydia Palmer were as follows:

 

370.     a.   Ollan Gilbert Hess (born on 3 May 1873).

 

371.     b.   Harry C. Hess was born in May 1875 in Belfast Twp., Fulton Co., PA.

 

372.     c.   John Calvin Hess was born on 10 Jan 1879 in Belfast Twp., Fulton Co., PA.  He died on 10 April 1883 in Fulton Co., PA.

 

373.     d.   Viola Hess was born in July 1886 in Belfast Twp., Fulton Co., PA.

 

 

166.  Morton Hess (Dennis‑3, Jeremiah‑2, Abraham‑1) was born in 1848 in Belfast Twp., Bedford Co., Pennsylvania.  He died in 1928 in Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.  He was buried in 1928 in Pleasant Grove Christian Church Cemetery; Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.

 

Morton Hess and Effany Palmer were married in 1870 in Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.  Effany is the daughter of John Palmer and Lucinda (Mellott) Palmer.  Effany Palmer was born on 21 Nov 1850 in Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.  She died on 25 Nov 1925 in Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.  She was buried on 27 Nov 1925 in Pleasant Grove Christian Church Cemetery; Fulton Co., Pennsylvania. 

 

The known children of Morton Hess and Effany Palmer were as follows:

 

374.     a.   Riley E. Hess (born on 16 Feb 1874).

 

375.     b.   Cora L. Hess was born in June 1872 in Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.  She died in 1926 in Fulton Co., PA; burial at the Pleasant Grove Christian Church Cemetery; Fulton Co., PA.  Cora L. Hess and Joseph G. Garland were married on 29 July 1893 in Fulton Co., PA.  Joseph G. Garland was born on 25 May 1872 in Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.  He died on 19 May 1945 in Fulton Co., PA.  He was buried on 22 May 1945 in Pleasant Grove Christian Church Cemetery; Fulton Co., PA.

 

376.     c.   Louise Hess was born in 1880 in Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.  She died in 1950 in Fulton Co., PA; burial at the Pleasant Grove Christian Church Cemetery; Fulton Co., PA.  Louise Hess and John Truax were married in 1897 in Fulton Co., PA.  John Truax was born in May 1872 in Fulton Co., PA.  He died on 21 Aug 1949 in Fulton Co., PA.  He was buried on 24 Aug 1949 in Pleasant Grove Christian Church Cemetery; Fulton Co., PA.

 

377.     d.   W. Russell Hess was born on 27 June 1886 in Fulton Co., PA.  He died on 3 Feb 1893 in Fulton Co., PA.

 

378.     e.   Emma Hess was born on 5 Aug 1892 in Fulton Co., PA.  She died on 31 Aug 1979 in McConnellsburg, Fulton Co., PA.  She was buried on 3 Sept 1979 in Pleasant Grove Christian Church Cemetery; Fulton Co., PA.  Emma Hess and George O. Plessinger were married on 21 Sept 1911 in Fulton Co., PA.  George O. Plessinger was born on 21 May 1883 in Fulton Co., PA.  He died on 8 Jan 1979 in Fulton Co., PA.  He was buried on 11 Jan 1979 in Pleasant Grove Christian Church Cemetery; Fulton Co., PA.

 

 

176.  Mary Catherine Hess (Jobe‑3, Jeremiah‑2, Abraham‑1) was born on 3 March 1856 in Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.  She died on 31 Jan 1926 in Brush Creek Twp., Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.  She was buried on 2 Feb 1926 in Cedar Grove Christian Church Cemetery; Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.

 

Mary Catherine Hess and Albert Plessinger were married on 21 March 1878 in Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.  Albert Plessinger was born on 29 Oct 1855 in Whips Cove Cemetery; Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.  He died on 31 March 1933 in Brush Creek Twp., Emmaville, Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.  He was buried on 2 April 1933 in Cedar Grove Christian Church Cemetery; Fulton Co., Pennsylvania. 

 

The known children of Mary Catherine Hess and Albert Plessinger were as follows:

 

379.     a.   William Ernest Plessinger was born in 1879 in Fulton Co., PA.  He died in 1895 in Fulton Co., PA.  William Ernest Plessinger died at the age of 16 years.  During his final illness he was confined to an upstairs bedroom.  Feeling the urge for a snack he crawled up into the attic and got some dried apples that were stored there. His lungs became congested and he died of a fever.  He was buried in 1895 in Cedar Grove Christian Church Cemetery; Fulton Co., PA.

 

380.     b.   Oliver Watson Plessinger was born in 1883 in Fulton Co., PA.  He died in 1929 in Emmaville, PA.  He was buried in 1929 in Whips Cove Cemetery; Fulton Co., PA.

 

381.     c.   Willard R. Plessinger was born on 20 Aug 1887 in Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.  He died on 27 Nov 1982 in Julesburg, Colorado.  He was buried on 29 Nov 1982 in Julesburg, Colorado.

 

382.     d.   Ellis Plessinger was born on 17 May 1898 in Fulton Co., PA.  He died on 3 May 1971 in Julesburg, Colorado. Ellis Plessinger lived near McConnellsburg, Pennsylvania in 1926 ‑ 1940's but later moved to Colorado. In 1931 he operated the Cove Mountain Tea Room on the Eastern slope of Tuscarora Mountain. He was for a time a Greyhound Bus driver before moving to Colorado.  He was buried on 6 May 1971 in Julesburg, Colorado.

 

383.     e.   Archie Plessinger was born in 1891 in Fulton Co., PA.  He died on 25 Jan 1978 in Altoona, Blair Co., PA.  He was buried on 28 Jan 1978 in Whips Cove Cemetery; Fulton Co., PA.

 

384.     f.    Achsah Irene Plessinger was born in 1892 in Fulton Co., PA.  She died on 25 Jan 1978 in Altoona, Blair Co., PA.  She was buried on 28 Jan 1978 in Whips Cove Cemetery; Fulton Co., PA.

 

 

177.  William Hess (Jobe‑3, Jeremiah‑2, Abraham‑1) was born on 3 Feb 1859 in Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.

 

William Hess and Elizabeth Kerr were married in 1880.  Elizabeth Kerr was born about 1860. 

 

The known children of William Hess and Elizabeth Kerr were as follows:

 

385.     a.   Arthur Hess.

 

386.     b.   Carl Hess.

 

387.     c.   Millie Hess.

 

388.     d.   Grace Hess.

 

389.     e.   Ethel Hess.

 

 

178.  Sarah Hess (Jobe‑3, Jeremiah‑2, Abraham‑1) was born on 10 Nov 1862 in Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.  She died on 19 May 1938 in Needmore, Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.  She was buried on 22 May 1938 in Sideling Hill Church Cemetery; Belfast Twp., Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.

 

Sarah Hess and Michael William Mellott were married on 3 Oct 1883 in Fulton Co., PA.  Michael is the son of Baltzer Mellott and Elizabeth (Hollinshead) Mellott.  Michael William Mellott (son of Baltzer William Mellott and Elizabeth Hollinshead) was born on 13 Feb 1858 in Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.  He died on 6 Dec 1942 in Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.  He was buried on 9 Dec 1942 in Sideling Hill Church Cemetery; Belfast Twp., Fulton Co., Pennsylvania. 

 

The known children of Sarah Hess and Michael William Mellott were as follows:

 

390.     a.   Mollie Mary Inez Mellott was born on 3 Aug 1884 in Needmore, Fulton Co., PA.  She died on 29 March 1974 in Fulton Co., PA.  She was buried on 1 April 1974 in Pleasant Ridge Brethren Cemetery; Fulton Co., PA.

 

391.     b.   Oliver Scott Mellott was born on 1 Oct 1886 in Needmore, Fulton Co., PA.  He died on 2 June 1906 in Fulton Co., PA.

 

392.     c.   James Emroy Mellott was born on 1 April 1888 in Needmore, Fulton Co., PA.  He died on 2 Feb 1892 in Needmore, Fulton Co., PA.  He was buried on 4 Feb 1892 in Sideling Hill Church Cemetery; Belfast Twp., Fulton Co., PA.

 

393.     d.   Reed Orville Mellott was born on 23 Aug 1893 in Needmore, Fulton Co., PA.  He died 29 April1978 in Fulton Co., PA.

 

394.     e.   Lester W. Mellott was born on 1 June 1898 in Needmore, Fulton Co., PA.  He died on 1 April 1968 in Fulton Co., PA.  He was buried on 3 April 1968 in Sideling Hill Church Cemetery; Belfast Twp., Fulton Co., PA.

 

395.     f.    Russell D. Mellott was born on 11 June 1908 in Needmore, Fulton Co., PA.  He died in 1992 in Chambersburg, Franklin Co., PA.  He was buried in 1992 in Parklawn Memorial Garden; Chambersburg, Franklin Co., PA.

 

 

186.  John Franklin Hess (Jobe‑3, Jeremiah‑2, Abraham‑1) was born on 28 Nov 1877 in Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.

 

John Franklin Hess and Jessie L. Deshong were married on 25 Apr 1898 in Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.  Jessie L. Deshong was born on 10 Oct 1881 in Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.  She died on 29 Dec 1941 in Avalon Manor, Hagerstown, Washington Co., Maryland. 

 

The known children of John Franklin Hess and Jessie L. Deshong were as follows:

 

396.     a.   Hattie Mary Hess was born on 12 May 1902 in Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.  She died on 9 Feb 2002 in Hagerstown, Washington Co., Maryland.[259]  She was buried on 12 Feb 2002 in Pleasant Ridge Nazarine Cemetery; Harrisonville, Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.

 

397.     b.   Jobe William Hess (born in 1907).

 

398.     c.   Emma Hess was born in 1898 in Fulton Co., PA.  She died in 1918 in Fulton Co., PA.  She was buried in 1918 in Sideling Hill Church Cemetery; Belfast Twp., Fulton Co., PA.

 

399.     d.   Charles Earnest Hess was born on 13 Aug 1902 in Fulton Co., PA.  He died on 15 Feb 1975 in Biglerville, Adams Co., PA.

 

 

190.  James Emory Hessler (Catherine Hess‑3, Jeremiah‑2, Abraham‑1) was born on 30 Aug 1875 in Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.  He died on 22 Aug 1963 in Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.  He was buried on 25 Aug 1963 in Union Cemetery; McConnellsburg, Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.

 

James Emory Hessler and Ora Dixon were married about 1901 in Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.  Ora Dixon was born on 4 April 1880 in Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.  She died on 21 April 1954 in Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.  She was buried on 24 April 1954 in Union Cemetery; McConnellsburg, Fulton Co., Pennsylvania. 

 

The known children of James Emory Hessler and Ora Dixon were as follows:

 

400.     a.   Marion Hessler was born on 28 Feb 1902 in Fulton Co., PA.

 

401.     b.   Harold E. Hessler (born on 2 Sept 1904).

 

 

193.  James Hess (Dennis D.B.‑3, George‑2, Abraham‑1) was born in March 1854.  He died on 3 Feb 1936 in Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.  He was buried on 5 Feb 1936 in Sideling Hill Church Cemetery; Belfast Twp., Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.

 

James Hess and Lucinda McEldowney were married in 1873 in Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.  Lucinda McEldowney was born in 1852 in Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.  She died in 1912 in Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.  She was buried in 1912 in Sideling Hill Church Cemetery; Belfast Twp., Fulton Co., Pennsylvania. 

 

The known children of James Hess and Lucinda McEldowney were as follows:

 

402.     a.   Charles W. Hess (born on 20 Dec 1874).

 

403.     b.   George S. Hess was born on 12 Oct 1876 in Fulton Co., PA.  He died on 19 Sept 1890 in Fulton Co., PA.  He was buried on 21 Sept 1890 in Sideling Hill Church Cemetery; Belfast Twp., Fulton Co., PA.

 

404.     c.   Bessie E. Hess was born on 31 Jan 1879 in Fulton Co., PA. She died on 18 Oct 1936 in Fulton Co., PA; burial 21 Oct 1936 in Sideling Hill Church Cemetery; Belfast Twp., Fulton Co., PA.  Bessie E. Hess and Charles Frederick Divelbiss were married on 21 Jan 1896 in Fulton Co., PA.  Charles Frederick Divelbiss was born in March 1877 in Fulton Co., PA.  He died in July 1949 in Fulton Co., PA.

 

405.     d.   Mary A. Hess was born on 6 Feb 1886 in Fulton Co., PA.  She died on 13 Sept 1923 in Fulton Co., PA.  She was buried on 16 Sept 1936 in Union Cemetery; McConnellsburg, Fulton Co., PA.  Mary A. Hess and Charles Russell Souders were married on 20 Oct 1905 in Fulton Co., PA.  Charles Russell Souders was born on 24 Oct 1886 in Fulton Co., PA.  He died on 13 Sept 1923 in Fulton Co., PA.  He was buried on 16 Sept 1923 in Union Cemetery; McConnellsburg, Fulton Co., PA.

 

 

197.  Barton Dewey Hess (Dennis D.B.‑3, George‑2, Abraham‑1) was born in 1862 in Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.  He died on 20 April 1938 in Tanneryville, Pennsylvania.[260]

 

Barton Dewey Hess and Anna Elizabeth Mellott were married on 23 March 1887 in McConnellsburg, Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.  Anna Elizabeth Mellott is the daughter of George Washington Mellott and Mary Jane (Smith) Mellott.  Anna Elizabeth Mellott was born in 1864 in Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.  She died in 1904 in Tanneryville, Pennsylvania. 

 

The known children of Barton Dewey Hess and Anna Elizabeth Mellott were as follows:

 

406.     a.   Effie Hess.

 

407.     b.   Sarah Hess.

 

408.     c.   Oliver Hess.

 

409.     d.   Myrtle Hess.

 

 

198.  Martha Annie Hess (Dennis D.B.‑3, George‑2, Abraham‑1) was born on 25 March 1864.  She died on 27 Aug 1954 in Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.  She was buried on 30 Aug 1954 in Union Cemetery; McConnellsburg, Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.

 

Martha Annie Hess and Jacob N. Crouse were married on 28 March 1882 in Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.  Jacob N. Crouse was born in 1857 in Fulton Co., Pennsylvania. 

 

The known children of Martha Annie Hess and Jacob N. Crouse were as follows:

 

410.     a.   Charles A. Crouse was born on 26 Aug 1884 in Fulton Co., PA.  He died on 26 Sept 1968 in Fulton Co., PA.  He was buried on 29 Sept 1968 in Union Cemetery; McConnellsburg, Fulton Co., PA.

 

411.     b.   Myrtle A. Crouse was born in March 1888 in Fulton Co., PA.

 

412.     c.   Millie May Crouse was born in May 1892 in Fulton Co., PA.

 

413.     d.   Ida Jane Crouse was born in June 1894 in Fulton Co., PA.

 

414.     e.   Matthew Luther Crouse was born on 14 July 1900 in Fulton Co., PA.  He died on 6 June 1959 in Fulton Co., PA.  He was buried on 9 June 1959 in Union Cemetery; McConnellsburg, Fulton Co., PA.

 

415.     f.    J. D. Crouse was born on 28 Nov 1904 in Fulton Co., PA.

 

 

Fifth Generation

 

234.  Charles William Hess (David‑4, Samuel‑3, William‑2, Abraham‑1) was born on 4 May 1879 in Six Mile Run, Bedford Co., Pennsylvania.  He died on 27 Oct 1918 in Six Mile Run, Bedford Co., Pennsylvania.  He was buried on 29 Oct 1918 in Duvall Cemetery; Bedford Co., Pennsylvania.

 

Charles William Hess and Arah Belle Edwards were married about 1897 in Bedford Co., Pennsylvania.  Arah Belle Edwards was born on 11 June 1880 in Six Mile Run, Bedford Co., Pennsylvania. 

 

The known children of Charles William Hess and Arah Belle Edwards were as follows:

 

416.     a.   Marshall Hess was born in 1898 in Six Mile Run, Bedford Co., PA.

 

417.     b.   Violet E. Hess was born on 10 July 1900 in Six Mile Run, Bedford Co., PA.

 

418.     c.   Herman Hess was born in 1902 in Six Mile Run, Bedford Co., PA.

 

419.     d.   Pearl Hess was born in 1904 in Six Mile Run, Bedford Co., PA.

 

420.     e.   Charlotte Scarlet Hess was born in 1906 in Six Mile Run, Bedford Co., PA.

 

421.     f.    Carl Hess was born in 1910 in Six Mile Run, Bedford Co., PA.

 

422.     g.   James Russell Hess was born in 1913 in Six Mile Run, Bedford Co., PA.

 

423.     h.   George Alfred Hess was born on 25 Aug 1915 in Six Mile Run, Bedford Co., PA.  He died on 6 July 1995 in Defiance, PA.  He was buried on 8 July 1995 in Duvall Cemetery; Bedford Co., PA.  George Alfred Hess and Ruth R. Roarabaugh were married on 21 Sept 1932 in Bedford Co., PA.  Ruth R. Roarabaugh was born on 24 Feb 1916 in Crystal Springs, Bedford Co., PA.

 

 

251.  Ellis E. Hess (J. Logue‑4, Adam‑3, William‑2, Abraham‑1) was born on 29 July 1901 in Belfast Twp., Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.  He died on 16 March 1985 in Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.  He was buried on 19 March 1985 in Asbury United Methodist Church Cemetery; Harrisonville, Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.

 

Ellis E. Hess and Alice Maude Lake were married on 29 June 1929 in Ft. Loudon, Pennsylvania.  Alice is the daughter of Martin W. Lake and Maggie Maye (Sipes) Lake.  Alice Maude Lake was born on 9 April 1905 in Licking Creek Twp., Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.  She died on 12 May 1940 in Waynesboro, Green Co., Pennsylvania.  She was buried on 16 May 1940 in Asbury United Methodist Church Cemetery; Harrisonville, Fulton Co., Pennsylvania. 

 

The known child of Ellis E. Hess and Alice Maude Lake was as follows:

 

424.     a.   Walter Webster Hess was born on 9 Dec 1928 in McConnellsburg, Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.  He died on 4 Aug 2001 in McConnellsburg, Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.[261]  He was buried on 8 Aug 2001 in Ebenezer United Methodist Church Cemetery; Needmore, Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.

 

 

253.  Rinehart Raymond Hess (J. Logue‑4, Adam‑3, William‑2, Abraham‑1) was born on 27 Aug 1907 in Belfast Twp., Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.  He died on 10 June 1993 in Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.  He was buried on 13 June 1993 in Pleasant Ridge Brethren Cemetery; Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.

 

Rinehart Raymond Hess and Grace Laura Hill were married on 20 March 1940 in McConnellsburg, Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.  Grace is the daughter of Jacob S. Hill, Sr. and Laura Elizabeth (Rash) Hill.  Grace Laura Hill was born on 25 Nov 1906 in Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.  She died on 8 Nov 1964 in Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.  She was buried on 11 Nov 1964 in Pleasant Ridge Brethren Cemetery; Fulton Co., Pennsylvania. 

 

The known child of Rinehart Raymond Hess and Grace Laura Hill was as follows:

 

425.     a.   Beulah Mae Hess was born on 29 May 1941 in Fulton Co., PA.  She died on 25 Feb 1954 in Fulton Co., PA.  She was buried on 27 Feb 1954 in Pleasant Ridge Brethren Cemetery; Fulton Co., PA.

 

 

267.  Charles Howard Hess (Jacob L.‑4, Jeremiah‑3, Jacob‑2, Abraham‑1) was born on 16 March 1873 in Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.  He died on 7 May 1950 in Franklin Co., Pennsylvania.  He was buried on 10 May 1950 in Cedar Grove Christian Church Cemetery; Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.

 

Charles Howard Hess and Myrtle E