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Descendants of William Hess

 

 

First Generation

 

1.  William Hess was born about 1745.  He died in 1817 in Belfast Twp., Bedford Co., (now Fulton Co.,) Pennsylvania.  He signed a will in 1817 in Bedford Co., (now Fulton Co.,) Pennsylvania.[1]  The disposition of William's will provided additional genealogical material.

 

He was married to Margaret Hart in 1764 in Pennsylvania.  Margaret Hart was born about 1734.  She died on 21 November 1798 in Belfast Twp., Bedford Co., (now Fulton Co.,) Pennsylvania.  She was buried on 23 November 1798 in Tonoloway Baptist Church Cemetery in Thompson Twp., Bedford Co., (now Fulton Co.,) Pennsylvania.[2]

 

For more on this family see Chapter One William Hess of Bethel Twp.

 

The known children of William Hess and Margaret Hart were as follows:

 

2.         a.   John S. Hess (born on 31 December 1765).

 

3.         b.   Catherine Hess (born about 1767).

 

4.         c.   Mary Hess.

 

5.         d.   Elizabeth Hess (born on 1 September 1774).

 

6.         e.   Sarah Hess.

 

7.         f.    Jacob Hess Sr. (born about 1775).

 

8.         g.   Abraham Hess  (born about 1781).

 

9.         h.   Margaret Hess (born on 10 June 1783).

 

 

Second Generation

 

2.  John S. Hess (William‑1) was born on 31 December 1765 in Bedford Co., Pennsylvania.   In 1798, John and his family resided in Bethel Twp., Bedford Co., (now Fulton Co.,) Pennsylvania, in a house sized 22' X 18', valued at $20.00; 100 acres of land valued at $150.00.[3]   He joined the Tonoloway Baptist Church in August 1805 in Thompson Twp., Bedford Co., (now Fulton Co.,) Pennsylvania.[4]  In 1808, John was taxed on three horses, two cattle; valued at $57.00; Taxed $0.21.[5]   He appeared on a List of Taxable Inhabitants in 1817 in Bethel Twp., Bedford Co., (now Fulton Co.,) Pennsylvania, with a Tax Valuation of $73.00.[6]

 

He was married to Sarah Truax (daughter of Ensign Stillwell Truax and Mary Smart) about 1793 in Bedford Co., Pennsylvania.  Sarah Truax was born on 18 May 1776 in Ayr Twp., Bedford Co., (now Fulton Co.,) Pennsylvania.  Sarah was identified in her father=s will as wife of John Hess and an heir.[7] She joined the Tonoloway Baptist Church in May 1818 in Thompson Twp., Bedford Co., (now Fulton Co.,) Pennsylvania.[8]  She appeared on the census in 1850 in Thompson Twp., Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.[9]  The 1850 U.S. Census for Fulton Co., Pennsylvania shows that Sarah, age 72 years, was residing with her son Stillwell Hess and family.  Sarah did not appear in the 1860 census therefore she died sometime between the census.

 

The known children of John S. Hess and Sarah Truax were as follows

 

10.       a.   Stillwell Hess (born on 6 October 1793).

 

11.       b.   William Hess was born on 10 July 1794 in Bethel Twp., Bedford Co., (now Fulton Co.,) Pennsylvania.  He died in 1829 in Bethel Twp., Bedford Co., (now Fulton Co.,) Pennsylvania.

 

12.       c.   Abner Hess was born on 20 February 1799 in Bethel Twp., Bedford Co., (now Fulton Co.,) Pennsylvania.  He died on 9 November 1829 in Bethel Twp., Bedford Co., (now Fulton Co.,) Pennsylvania.

 

 

3.  Catherine Hess (William‑1) was born about 1767 in Bethel Twp., Bedford Co., (now Fulton Co.,) Pennsylvania.   She died before 1808.  Catherine was baptized as an adult in August of 1802 at the Tonoloway Baptist Church in Thompson Twp., Bedford Co., (now Fulton Co.,) Pennsylvania.[10]

 

Catherine=s father, William=s will stipulates that fifty dollars was to be given to her children. The distribution from William's will, includes six dollars and twenty‑five cent paid to George Bishop, _____ Peck, _____ Peck; George Peck; Mary Peck; Elizabeth Peck; Peter Peck and Conrad Peck.[11]  Therefore, it is concluded that these are the grandchildren of William Hess. George Bishop's wife is Elizabeth Peck as reported in the History of Tonoloway Baptist Church. Also, some of these children were reported in History of Tonoloway Baptist Church as being the children of Conrad Peck and Catherine Brewer.  If Conrad Peck was married to Catherine the mother of Elizabeth Peck. Then, William Hess's daughter was Catherine Hess and not the daughter of Henry Brewer as was reported in Harry S. Holman's book "The History of Tonoloway Baptist Church."

 

She was married to Conrad Peck II about 1787 in Bedford Co., (now Fulton Co.,) Pennsylvania.  Conrad Peck II was born on 2 January 1767 in Bedford Co., Pennsylvania.   He died on 15 February 1829 in Bethel Twp., Bedford Co., (now Fulton Co.,) Pennsylvania.   He had an estate probated after 15 February 1829 in Bethel Twp., Bedford Co., (now Fulton Co.,) PA.[12], [13]  Conrad was baptized as an adult in October of 1802 at the Tonoloway Baptist Church in Thompson Twp., Bedford Co., (now Fulton Co.,) Pennsylvania.[14]  After the death of Catherine, Conrad then married Deborah Bailey, the daughter of Jonathan and Eleanor (Van Cleve) Bailey.  We will not chart the eight children born of the second marriage because they are not descendant of William and Margaret (Hart) Hess.  From various papers found at the Bedford County Court House it appears that at the time of Conrad's death, Henry the eldest son wanted the estate divided among all of the living children of his father. Apparently, Deborah, Conrad's widow was opposed to this for it would have left her virtually nothing. This disagreement was so strong that it apparently divided the first set of children from that of the second.

 

The known children of Catherine Hess and Conrad Peck II were as follows:

 

13.       a.   Henry Peck was born in Bethel Twp., Bedford Co., (now Fulton Co.,) PA.

 

14.       b.   Peter Peck (born about 1782).

 

15.       c.   William Peck  (born on 28 December 1791).

 

16.       d.   Mary Peck was born on 3 November 1797 in Bethel Twp., Bedford Co., (now Fulton Co.,) Pennsylvania.   She died on 12 October 1856 in Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.

 

17.       e.   George Peck was born before 1806 in Bethel Twp., Bedford Co., (now Fulton Co.,) Pennsylvania.

 

18.       f.    Elizabeth Peck  (born before 1806).

 

19.       g.   Catherine Peck was born before 1807 in Bethel Twp., Bedford Co., (now Fulton Co.,) Pennsylvania.  She was married to Archibald Sudsbury about 1820 in Bedford Co., (now Fulton Co.,) Pennsylvania.

 

 

4.  Mary Hess (William‑1) died before 1817.

 

She was married to Mr. Swisher, before 1817 in Bedford Co., (now Fulton Co.,) Pennsylvania.

 

The known child of Mary Hess and Swisher was as follows:

 

20.       a.   Margaret Swisher.  She was married to Mr. Baker.

 

 

5.  Elizabeth Hess (William‑1) was born on 1 September 1774 in Bethel Twp., Bedford Co., (now Fulton Co.,) Pennsylvania.   She joined the Tonoloway Baptist Church in August 1799 in Thompson Twp., Bedford Co., (now Fulton Co.,) Pennsylvania.[15]  She died on 9 November 1801 in Bedford Co., (now Fulton Co.,) Pennsylvania.[16]

 

She was married to John Hart, the son of William Hart, on 3 November 1794 in Bedford Co., (now Fulton Co.,) Pennsylvania.  John Hart was born in February 1763 in Bedford Co., (now Fulton Co.,) Pennsylvania.  He died in August 1822 in Belfast Twp., Bedford Co., (now Fulton Co.,) Pennsylvania. After the death of Elizabeth he then married Sebela or ASibby@.[17]  We will not chart the three children (John, Jeremiah and Catherine) born of the second marriage because they are not the descendants of William Hess and Margaret Hart.

 

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

 

21.       a.   William Hart Esq. (born on 18 December 1794).

 

22.       b.   Jacob Hart was born about 1796 in Belfast Twp., Bedford Co., (now Fulton Co.,) Pennsylvania.

 

23.       c.   Mary Hart  was born about 1798 in Belfast Twp., Bedford Co., (now Fulton Co.,) Pennsylvania.

 

24.       d.   Elizabeth Hart was born about 1800 in Belfast Twp., Bedford Co., (now Fulton Co.,) Pennsylvania.   She died before 1817 in Belfast Twp., Bedford Co., (now Fulton Co.,) Pennsylvania.

 

 

6.  Sarah Hess  (William‑1) died before 1817.

 

She was married to Jacob Tanner, about 1794 in Bedford Co., (now Fulton Co.,) Pennsylvania.

 

The known children of Sarah Hess and Jacob Tanner were as follows:

 

25.       a.   William Tanner (born about 1807).

 

26.       b.   Rebecca Tanner.

 

27.       c.   Joseph Tanner.

 

28.       d.   Mary Tanner.

 

29.       e.   Elizabeth Tanner.

 

30.       f.    Amy Tanner.

 

 

7.  Jacob Hess Sr. (William‑1) was born about 1775 in Bethel Twp., Bedford Co., (now Fulton Co.,) Pennsylvania.   In 1798, Jacob and his family resided in a house owned by his father, William Hess in Bethel Twp., Bedford Co., (now Fulton Co.,) Pennsylvania. This house size was 22' X 18' on (40 prch.) valued at $80.00.[18]   In 1808, Jacob was taxed on 111 1/2 acres Patent; 2 horses, 2 cattle; valued at $376.50; Tax $1.50; also had 48 acres Warrant; valued at $72.00; Tax $0.29.[19]  He appeared on a List of Taxable Inhabitants in 1817 in Bethel Twp., Bedford Co., (now Fulton Co.,) Pennsylvania with a Tax Valuation of $505.50.[20]   He signed a will in 1840 in Blackford Co., Indiana.[21]  He died in November 1849 in Licking Twp., Blackford Co., Indiana.

 

He joined the Tonoloway Baptist Church in October 1802 in Thompson Twp., Bedford Co., (now Fulton Co.,) Pennsylvania.[22]  Religion was important in the lives of the early residents. William's children were all members of the Tonoloway Baptist Church. The Tonoloway Baptist Church took its name from the Konolowa River (now Tonoloway Creek), and during the first year of its existence was known as "Konolowa Church." The first Church building measured 18' X 22' in size and was constructed of logs.[23]  This was the old church, which stood in the cemetery, near the graves of Obediah and Susan Graves. 

 

To day there is a dedication plaque on the church building that reads as follows:

"Tonoloway Primitive Baptist Church was the tenth Baptist Church in the Province among British Baptists. The first church was built in 1752 on land that was later patented by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania unto John Stillwell, John Van Buskirk, Nathaniel Hart, Bethuel Covalt, Jacob Mann, Jacob Hart and Jacob Hess, Trustees, for the Sole use and Benefit of the Baptists."

 

The Church was organized in 1754, by Elder Samuel Heaton. The present Church, built in 1802, is the third one and was used as a hospital by the Union Army during the Civil War.

 

Jacob and his wife joined the Tonoloway Baptist Church in October 1802. Jacob served as a Trustee of the Church until August of 1842 at that time he and his family were in the process of moving West with two sons‑in‑law Jacob Covalt and Jacob Hart and their families. We see by the Tonoloway Church Records that recent members (Jacob Hess) wrote requesting information on how to organize a church in Indiana.  In Blackford County, Indiana, the early leading members of the Old School or Predestination Baptist Church were Jacob Stahl and wife, Mrs. Abraham Stahl, Asher Van Cleve and wife, Adam Hart, Jacob Hart, Aaron McVicker, Jacob Covalt, Abraham Hess, Abner Hess, Jacob Hess, Stillwell Truax and their wives and the brother and sister of Mrs. Truax named Karney.[24]

 

Jacob's daughter, Frances "Fanny" Hess and her husband, Jacob Covalt settled southwest of Hartford City, Indiana. They had a large family of children. In February of 1843, Jacob Covalt dies.  One of their children, Philip M., was in the jewelry business in Hartford City, Indiana.  Ephraim, Abner and Nathaniel were farmers in Hartford, Indiana.  In August and September of 1859, the Covalt family had a terrible visitation of diphtheria.  Five of Fanny's children died, and another partially recovered and died with consumption three years later.  Two of Abner Covalt's children also died.  

 

Jacob Hess, Sr. was married to Ruhamah "Amy" Fisher (daughter of John Fisher and Frances "Frankey" Kuhl) about 1796 in Bethel Twp., Bedford Co., (now Fulton Co.,) Pennsylvania.  Ruhamah "Amy" Fisher was born in 1775 in Bethel Twp., Bedford Co., (now Fulton Co.,) Pennsylvania.  She joined the Tonoloway Baptist Church in October 1802 in Thompson Twp., Bedford Co., (now Fulton Co.,) Pennsylvania.[25]  She died circa1815 in Bethel Twp., Bedford Co., (now Fulton Co.,) Pennsylvania.  Ruhamah was buried at the Tonoloway Baptist Church Cemetery in Thompson Twp., Bedford Co., (now Fulton co.,) Pennsylvania.[26]

 

The known children of  Jacob Hess Sr. and Ruhamah "Amy" Fisher were as follows:

 

31.       a.   Frances Hess (born in 1803).

 

32.       b.   Margaret Hess was born in 1804 in Bethel Twp., Bedford Co., PA.

 

33.       c.   Henry Hess  was born in 1805 in Bethel Twp., Bedford Co., PA.

 

34.       d.   Elizabeth Hess  (born on 12 March 1809).

 

35.       e.   William C. Hess (born in 1813).

 

36.       f.    Leonard Hess was born in 1814 in Bethel Twp., Bedford Co., PA.

 

After the death of Ruhamah AAmy@ he then married Catherine Hess, daughter of John Hess and Christenia, about 1816 in Bedford Co., (now Fulton Co.,) Pennsylvania.  Catherine Hess was born on 12 December 1798 in Culpeper Co., Virginia.  She died on 17 November 1882. 

 

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

 

37.       a.   Abraham Hess was born about 1817 in Bethel Twp., Bedford Co., PA.

 

38.       b.   Abner Hess was born about 1820 in Bethel Twp., Bedford Co., PA.

 

39.       c.   Rachel Hess was born in 1822 in Bethel Twp., Bedford Co., PA.

 

40.       d.   Rebecca Hess  (born in 1824).

 

41.       e.   Jacob Hess Jr. (born in 1825).

 

42.       f.    Sarah Hess was born in 1827 in Bethel Twp., Bedford Co., PA.

 

43.       g.   David Hess (born in 1829).

 

 

8.  Abraham Hess (William‑1) was born about 1781 in Bethel Twp., Bedford Co., (now Fulton Co.,) Pennsylvania.   He died in 1866 in Montgomery Co., Ohio.

 

He was married to Eleanor (‑‑‑?‑‑‑),  about 1819 in Bedford Co., (now Fulton Co.,) Pennsylvania.  Eleanor was born on 15 August 1785.  She died on 1 May 1851 in Montgomery Co., Ohio.  It is believed by some that Eleanor's maiden name was Stillwell however; we have no documentation to prove this claim one way or the other. They withdrew their membership from the Tonoloway Baptist Church and the family moves west settling in Randolph Twp., Montgomery County, Ohio.

 

Abraham and Eleanor Hess were baptized in October 1802 at the Tonoloway Baptist Church in Thompson Twp., Bedford Co., (now Fulton Co.,) Pennsylvania.[27]

 

From the 1850, U.S. Census we see the two youngest children Henry and Caroline are living at home. We also see from the 1850 census Eleanor's age is sixty‑six years. From the death records of Montgomery County, we see that she died 1 May 1851, giving her age more precisely as sixty‑nine years nine months and 27 days.[28]  By 1860, U.S. Census we find Abraham living with his youngest son Henry and his family. From the death records we see that Abraham died 24 May 1866 at the age of 86 years and eight days, which gives his date of birth more precisely as 17 May 1780.

 

The known children of Abraham Hess and Eleanor were as follows:

 

44.       a.   Henry C. Hess (born on 30 June 1828).

 

45.       b.   Caroline Hess was born about 1833 in Randolph Twp., Montgomery Co., Ohio.  She was married to Jacob Erstine on 1 March 1852 in Montgomery Co., Ohio.

 

 

9.  Margaret Hess  (William‑1) was born on 10 June 1783 in Bethel Twp., Bedford Co., (now Fulton Co.,) Pennsylvania.  She died on 22 January 1832 in Bedford Co., Pennsylvania.

 

She was married to Philip Morgret on 7 August 1802 in Bedford Co., (now Fulton Co.,) Pennsylvania.  Philip Morgret was born on 2 September 1780 in Loudoun Co., Virginia.  He died on 25 January 1846 in Bedford Co., Pennsylvania. 

 

The known children of Margaret Hess and Philip Morgret were as follows:

 

46        a.   Elizabeth Morgret was born on 3 August 1803 in Bedford Co., PA.

 

47.       b.   Mary Morgret was born on 11 March 1805 in Bedford Co., PA.  She died on 8 March 1824 in Bedford Co., Pennsylvania.

 

48.       c.   Lydia Morgret was born on 14 March 1807 in Bedford Co., PA.  She died on 28 September 1809 in Bedford Co., Pennsylvania.

 

49.       d.   Christina Morgret was born on 26 November 1808 in Bedford Co., PA.  She died on 1 October 1809 in Bedford Co., PA.

 

50.       e.   Peter Morgret was born on 16 March 1811 in Bedford Co., PA.  He died on 30 October 1841 in Bedford Co., Pennsylvania.

 

51.       f.    Rebecca Morgret was born on 6 April 1814 in Bedford Co., PA. She died on 11 April 1836 in Bedford Co., Pennsylvania.

 

52.       g.   William H. Morgret was born on 25 February 1817 in Bedford Co., PA.

 

53.       h.   Rachel Morgret was born 8 October 1819 in Bedford Co., PA.

 

54.       i.    Abraham Morgret (born on 20 April 1823).

 

55.       j.    Margaret Morgret was born on 23 July 1826 in Bedford Co., PA.

 

 

Third Generation

 

10.  Stillwell Hess (John S.‑2, William‑1)  was born on 6 October 1793 in Bethel Twp., Bedford Co., (now Fulton Co.,) Pennsylvania. 

 

This family appears on the 1850 in Thompson Twp., Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.[29]  Stillwell, age 55, farmer; Christina, age 38; John, age 21, laborer; Abner, age 20. laborer; Sarah, age 15; Rhoda, age 14; Mary, age 11; Amanda, age 8; Rachel, age 7; Franklin, age 4; William age, 1; and Sarah, age 72. [Sarah, age 72 is the mother of Stillwell].   This family appeared on the census in 1860 in Thompson Twp., Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.[30]  Stillwell, age 64, farmer; Asthena, age 47; Abner, age 28, farmer; Sarah, age 26, Domestic; Rhoda, age 23, Domestic; Mary, age 20 Domestic; Amanda, age 18, Domestic; Rachel, age 16 Domestic; Franklin, age 14; and William age 11. 

 

Stillwell filed a Civil War Damage Claims[31] on 24 June 1863 ‑ (Imboden $125.00).  $110.00 ‑ one Mare; $12.00 ‑ One Saddle; $1.50 ‑ One Bridle; $1.50 ‑ One Halter. These things were taken from him at Big Cove Tannery in Ayr Twp., while he was there on business.  Witness: Moses Gordon, by mark, witnessed by A. Hess.

 

Stillwell and family appeared on the census in 1870 in Thompson Twp., Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.[32]  Stillwell, age 74, Farmer; Asenath, age 61, House Keeping; Abner, age 38, Farmer; Mary, age 28; Amanda, age 25; Rachel, age 22; William, age 20.   He died on 15 February 1871 in Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.  He was buried on 17 February 1871 in Tonoloway Baptist Church Cemetery in Thompson Twp., Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.[33]

 

He was married to Asenath Hart (daughter of Nathaniel Hart and Rhoda Mason) on 2 May 1827 in Bedford Co., (now Fulton Co.,) Pennsylvania.  Asenath Hart was born on 11 October 1811 in Bedford Co., (now Fulton Co.,) Pennsylvania.  She died on 2 August 1878 in Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.  She was buried on 4 August 1878 at the Tonoloway Baptist Church Cemetery in Thompson Twp., Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.[34]

 

The known children of Stillwell Hess and Asenath Hart were as follows:

 

56.       a.   John "Jack" Franklin Hess (born on 3 October 1828).

 

57.       b.   Abner Hess was born on 3 April 1830 in Thompson Twp., Bedford Co., (now Fulton Co.,) Pennsylvania.  He died on 31 March 1879 in Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.  He was buried on 2 April 1879 in Tonoloway Baptist Church Cemetery in Thompson Twp., Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.[35]

 

58.       c.   Sarah Hess (born on 22 November 1833).

 

59.       d.   Rhoda Hess (born on 10 May 1836).

 

60.       e.   Mary Hess (born on 18 March 1839).

 

61.       f.    Amanda Hess was born on 30 June 1841 in Thompson Twp., Bedford Co., (now Fulton Co.,) Pennsylvania.  She died on 25 March 1891 in Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.  She was buried on 27 March 1891 in Tonoloway Baptist Church Cemetery in Thompson Twp., Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.[36]

 

62.       g.   Rachel Hess  was born on 29 December 1843 in Thompson Twp., Bedford Co., (now Fulton Co.,) Pennsylvania.  She died on 14 April 1914 in Harvey Co., Kansas.

 

63.       h.   Benjamin "Franklin" Hess  (born on 9 May 1846).

 

64.       i.    William H. Hess was born on 14 March 1849 in Thompson Twp., Bedford Co., (now Fulton Co.,) Pennsylvania.  He died on 20 October 1902 in Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.  He was buried on 22 October 1902 in Tonoloway Baptist Church Cemetery in Thompson Twp., Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.[37]

 

 

14.  Peter Peck  (Catherine Hess‑2, William‑1) was born about 1782 in Bethel Twp., Bedford Co., (now Fulton Co.,) Pennsylvania.  He died about 1843 in Belfast Twp., Bedford Co., (now Fulton Co.,) Pennsylvania.  He had an estate probated in 1847 in Bedford Co., (now Fulton Co.,) Pennsylvania.[38]

 

He was married to Christina Plessinger about 1802 in Bethel Twp., Bedford Co., (now Fulton Co.,) Pennsylvania.

 

The known children of Peter Peck and Christina Plessinger were as follows:

 

65.       a.   Henry P. Peck (born on 18 December 1808).

 

66.       b.   John P. Peck (born in 1817).

 

67.       c.   Peter Peck Jr. was born in Bethel Twp., Bedford Co., PA.

 

68.       d.   Abraham Peck was born in Bethel Twp., Bedford Co., PA.

 

69.       e.   Nicholas Peck was born in Bethel Twp., Bedford Co., PA.

 

70.       f.    Mary Peck was born in Bethel Twp., Bedford Co., PA.

 

71.       g.   Christina Peck was born in Bethel Twp., Bedford Co., PA.

 

72.       h.   Sarah Peck was born in Bethel Twp., Bedford Co., PA.

 

 

15.  William Peck (Catherine Hess‑2, William‑1) was born on 28 December 1791 in Bethel Twp., Bedford Co., (now Fulton Co.,) Pennsylvania.[39]  He died on 16 July 1866 in Thompson Twp., Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.[40]  He was buried on 18 July 1866 in Tonoloway Baptist Church Cemetery in Thompson Twp., Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.[41]

 

He was married to Sarah Linn, the daughter of Levi Linn and Mary Van Buskirk, about 1829 in Bedford Co., (now Fulton Co.,) Pennsylvania.  Sarah Linn[42] was born on 11 November 1807 in Bedford Co., (now Fulton Co.,) Pennsylvania.  She died on 5 September 1884 in Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.  She was buried on 7 September 1884 in Tonoloway Baptist Church Cemetery in Thompson Twp., Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.[43]

 

The known children of William Peck and Sarah Linn were as follows:[44]

 

73.       a.   Linford Peck was born on 2 January 1830 in Thompson Twp., Bedford Co., (now Fulton Co.,) Pennsylvania.  He died on 11 October 1845 in Thompson Twp., Bedford Co., (now Fulton Co.,) Pennsylvania.

 

74.       b.   Rachel Peck was born on 24 July 1832 in Thompson Twp., Bedford Co., (now Fulton Co.,) Pennsylvania. She died on 19 September 1845 in Bedford Co., (now Fulton Co.,) Pennsylvania.

 

75.       c.   John Peck was born on 31 January 1835 in Thompson Twp., Bedford Co., (now Fulton Co.,) Pennsylvania.

 

76.       d.   Daniel Peck was born on 17 July 1837 in Thompson Twp., Bedford Co., (now Fulton Co.,) Pennsylvania.  He died on 21 July 1862 in Thompson Twp., Fulton Co., Pennsylvania. He was married to Susan B. Peck on 8 September 1861 in Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.  After the death of Daniel she then married his brother Oliver Peck.

 

77.       e.   Oliver Peck (born on 15 August 1842).

 

78.       f.    Samuel Peck was born on 4 November 1844 in Thompson Twp., Bedford Co., (now Fulton Co.,) Pennsylvania.  He died on 19 December 1863 in Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.

 

79.       g.   Mary Peck (born on 17 August 1848).

 

 

18.  Elizabeth Peck (Catherine Hess‑2, William‑1) was born before 1806 in Bethel Twp., Bedford Co., (now Fulton Co.,) Pennsylvania.

 

She was married to George Bishop about 1823 in Thompson Twp., Bedford Co., (now Fulton Co.,) Pennsylvania.  George Bishop was born on 24 November 1787 in Bedford Co., (now Fulton Co.,) Pennsylvania. 

 

The known children of Elizabeth Peck and George Bishop were as follows:

 

80.       a.   William Bishop was born about 1823 in Thompson Twp., Bedford Co., (now Fulton Co.,) Pennsylvania.  He died in 1882 in Fulton Co., Pennsylvania. He married Susan Gordon, daughter of Moses and Mary Peck Gordon. Susan was born in 1829 and died in 1920.  William and Susan Bishop were members of the Sideling Hill Baptist Church in Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.[45]

 

81.       b.   Martin Bishop was born in 1827 in Thompson Twp., Bedford Co., (now Fulton Co.,) Pennsylvania. He died in 1909 in Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.

 

82.       c.   Mary Bishop was born in Thompson Twp., Bedford Co., (now Fulton Co.,) Pennsylvania.

 

 

21.  William Hart Esq. (Elizabeth Hess‑2, William‑1) was born on 18 December 1794 in Belfast Twp., Bedford Co., (now Fulton Co.,) Pennsylvania.  He died on 12 January 1849 in Belfast Twp., Bedford Co., (now Fulton Co.,) Pennsylvania.  He was a Justice of the Peace in Bedford Co., (now Fulton Co.,) Pennsylvania. William was a member of the Sideling Hill Baptist Church in Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.[46]

 

He was married to Mary "Polly" Hart (daughter of Nathaniel Hart and Rhoda Mason) in 1828 in Bedford Co., (now Fulton Co.,) Pennsylvania.  Mary "Polly" Hart was born on 11 June 1809 in Bedford Co., (now Fulton Co.,) Pennsylvania.  She was a member of the Sideling Hill Primitive Baptist Congregation, in Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.[47]  She died on 4 October 1889 in Fulton Co., Pennsylvania. She was buried 7 October 1889 at the Sideling Hill Baptist Church Cemetery, in Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.[48]

 

The known children of William Hart Esq. and Mary "Polly" Hart were as follows:

 

83.       a.   Enoch Hart (born on 4 October 1829).

 

84.       b.   Elizabeth Hart (born on 27 July 1834).

 

85.       c.   Abner Hart was born 29 October 1838. He died 14 February 1901.

 

86.       d.   Sarah Hart  (born in 1839).

 

87.       e.   John Hart  (born in 1842).

 

88.       f.    Samatha Hart (born in 1844).

 

89.       g.   Jacob Hart (born in 1846).

 

90.       h.   Rhoda Hart (born in 1848.

 

 

25.  William Tanner (Sarah Hess‑2, William‑1) was born about 1807.

 

He was married to Mary (‑‑‑?‑‑‑), about 1834.  Mary was born about 1808.

 

The known children of William Tanner and Mary (‑‑‑?‑‑‑) were as follows:

 

91.       a.   David Tanner was born about 1835 in Thompson Twp., Bedford Co., (now Fulton Co.,) Pennsylvania.

 

92.       b.   Susan Tanner was born about 1836 in Thompson Twp., Bedford Co., (now Fulton Co.,) Pennsylvania.

 

93.       c.   Jacob Tanner (born about 1839).

 

94.       d.   Amos Tanner was born about 1841 in Thompson Twp., Bedford Co., (now Fulton Co.,) Pennsylvania.

 

95.       e.   Fanny Tanner was born about 1842 in Thompson Twp., Bedford Co., (now Fulton Co.,) Pennsylvania.

 

96.       f.    Abraham Tanner was born about 1842 in Thompson Twp., Bedford Co., (now Fulton Co.,) Pennsylvania.

 

97.       g.   Isaac Tanner was born in July 1850 in Thompson Twp., Bedford Co., (now Fulton Co.,) Pennsylvania.

 

 

31.  Frances Hess  (Jacob‑2, William‑1) was born in 1803 in Bethel Twp., Bedford Co., (now Fulton Co.,) Pennsylvania.   She joined the Tonoloway Baptist Church in August 1827 in Thompson Twp., Bedford Co., (now Fulton Co.,) Pennsylvania.[49]  She died in February 1843 in Blackford Co., Indiana.  Jacob and Frances had four other children unnamed who died in 1859 of diphtheria.

 

She was married to Jacob Covalt (son of Bethuel Covalt Sr., and Sarah Hart) about 1823 in Bedford Co., (now Fulton Co.,) Pennsylvania.  Jacob Covalt was born on 18 March 1794 in Bethel Twp., Bedford Co., (now Fulton Co.,) Pennsylvania.  He was on a List of Taxable Inhabitants in 1817 in Bethel Twp., Bedford Co., (now Fulton Co.,) Pennsylvania and had a Tax Valuation of $15.00.[50]  He joined the Tonoloway Baptist Church in August 1827 in Thompson Twp., Bedford Co., (now Fulton Co.,) Pennsylvania.[51]  He died in February 1843 in Hartford City, Indiana.

 

The known children of Frances Hess and Jacob Covalt were as follows:

 

98.       a.   Philip M. Covalt.

 

99.       b.   Ephraim Covalt.

 

100.     c.   Abner Covalt.

 

101.     d.   Sarah Elizabeth Covalt (born about 1815).

 

 

34.  Elizabeth Hess (Jacob‑2, William‑1) was born on 12 March 1809 in Bethel Twp., Bedford Co., (now Fulton Co.,) Pennsylvania.  She died on 12 March 1884 in Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.  She was buried on 14 March 1884 in Tonoloway Baptist Church Cemetery in Thompson Twp., Bedford Co., (now Fulton Co.,) Pennsylvania.[52]

 

She was married to John Morgret about 1832 in Bedford Co., (now Fulton Co.,) Pennsylvania.  John Morgret was born on 4 June 1795 in Bethel Twp., Bedford Co., (now Fulton Co.,) Pennsylvania.  He died on 5 November 1880 in Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.  He was buried on 7 November 1880 in Tonoloway Baptist Church Cemetery in Thompson Twp., Bedford Co., (now Fulton Co.,) Pennsylvania.[53]

 

The known children of Elizabeth Hess and John Morgret were as follows:

 

102.     a.   Rhoda Morgret was born on 13 December 1833 in Bedford Co., Pennsylvania.

 

103.     b.   Catherine Morgret was born on 16 May 1836 in Bedford Co., Pennsylvania.  She died in 1915 in Bedford Co., Pennsylvania.

 

104.     c.   Abraham Morgret was born on 28 October 1838 in Bedford Co., (now Fulton Co.,) Pennsylvania.

 

105.     d.   Abner Morgret was born on 23 June 1841 in Bedford Co., Pennsylvania.  He died in 1930 in Bedford Co., Pennsylvania. He was first married to Ann Runyan who was born 1845 and died 1887. After the death of Ann he then married Sarah Barnhart, widow of Elder Joseph Correll.  Abner, Ann and Sarah were all members of the Sideling Hill Baptist Church in Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.[54]

 

106.     e.   Elizabeth Morgret was born on 12 December 1847 in Bedford Co., PA.

 

107.     f.    Benjamin Morgret was born on 9 July 1849 in Bedford Co., PA.

 

108      g.   Asa Morgert  was born on 10 April 1852 in Fulton Co., PA.

 

109.     h.   Susannah Morgret  was born on 9 June 1851 in Fulton Co., PA.

 

110.     i.    William Morgret was born on 15 May 1855 in Fulton Co., PA.

 

 

35.  William C. Hess (Jacob‑2, William‑1) was born in 1813 in Bethel Twp., Bedford Co., (now Fulton Co.,) Pennsylvania.  He died on 8 October 1874 in Blackford Co., Indiana.

 

He was married to Mary (‑‑‑?‑‑‑), about 1833 in Bedford Co., (now Fulton Co.,) Pennsylvania.  Mary was born about 1815. 

 

The only known child of William C. Hess and Mary (‑‑‑?‑‑‑) was as follows:

 

111.     a.   Jacob C. Hess was born about 1834.

 

 

40.  Rebecca Hess (Jacob‑2, William‑1) was born in 1824 in Bethel Twp., Bedford Co., (now Fulton Co.,) Pennsylvania.  She 10 August 1857 in Blackford Co., Indiana.

 

She was married to Samuel L. Gadbury on 28 April 1853 in Blackford Co., Indiana.[55]  Samuel L. Gadbury was born on 6 July 1832 in Ross Co., Ohio.  When Samuel was three year old he came with his parents to Blackford County and he was reared amid the scenes and incidents of pioneer life. He made his home with his parents until his marriage, 20 April 1854, to Miss Rachel Hess. After their marriage they lived for three years in a little cabin on his father's homestead. He then rented land a mile and a half from the homestead. After the death of his wife he returned to the homestead.

 

The known children of Rebecca Hess and Samuel L. Gadbury were as follows:

 

112.     a.   Sarah J. Gadbury was born on 15 March 1855 in Blackford Co., Indiana. She was married to Barney Six, of Hartford City, Indiana.[56]

 

113.     b.   Joseph Gadbury was born on 17 September 1856 in Blackford Co., Indiana.

 

 

41.  Jacob Hess Jr. (Jacob‑2, William‑1) was born in 1825 in Bethel Twp., Bedford Co., (now Fulton Co.,) Pennsylvania.  He died in 1899.  He was buried in 1899 in Cedar Grove Christian Church Cemetery; Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.[57]

 

He was married to Catherine about 1843 in Bedford Co., (now Fulton Co.,) Pennsylvania.  Catherine was born on 12 December 1810 in Bedford Co., (now Fulton Co.,) Pennsylvania.[58]   She died on 27 April 1896 in Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.  She was buried on 29 April 1896 in Cedar Grove Christian Church Cemetery in Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.[59]

 

The known children of Jacob Hess Jr. and Catherine (‑‑‑?‑‑‑) were as follows:

 

114.     a.   Leah Hess was born about 1845 in Bedford Co., PA.

 

115.     b.   Mary Amanda Hess was born about 1846 in Bedford Co., PA.

 

 

43.  David Hess  (Jacob‑2, William‑1) was born in 1829 in Bethel Twp., Bedford Co., (now Fulton Co.,) Pennsylvania.  He died on 7 December 1887 in Blackford Co., Indiana.

 

He was married to Catherine Hall on 29 December 1870 in Blackford Co., Indiana.  Catherine Hall was born about 1829.

 

The only known child of David Hess and Catherine Hall was as follows:

 

116.     a.   Cora Hess.

 

 

44.  Henry C. Hess (Abraham‑2, William‑1) was born on 30 June 1828 in Randolph Twp., Montgomery Co., Ohio.   He died on 4 April 1877 in Randolph Twp., Montgomery Co., Ohio.[60]  He was buried on 6 April 1877 in Clayton Cemetery in Montgomery Co., Ohio.[61]

 

He was married to Elizabeth Flory on 21 March 1852 in Randolph Twp., Montgomery Co., Ohio.  Elizabeth Flory was born in 1833 in Randolph Twp., Montgomery Co., Ohio.  She died in 1925 in Randolph Twp., Montgomery Co., Ohio.[62]  She was buried in 1925 in Clayton Cemetery; Montgomery Co., Ohio.[63]

 

The known children of Henry C. Hess and Elizabeth Flory were as follows:

 

117.     a.   Amos D. Hess was born on 2 December 1854 in Randolph Twp., Montgomery Co., Ohio.  He died 28 June 1925 in Randolph Twp., Montgomery Co., Ohio.[64]

 

118.     b.   Mary Alice Hess was born in 1864 in Randolph Twp., Montgomery Co., Ohio.

 

 

54.  Abraham Morgret (Margaret Hess‑2, William‑1) was born on 20 April 1823 in Bedford Co., Pennsylvania.   He died on 20 June 1865.

 

He was married to Margaret Morgret on 12 August 1847 in Bethel Twp., Bedford Co., (now Fulton Co.,) Pennsylvania.  Margaret Morgret was born on 2 February 1826 in Bedford Co., (now Fulton Co.,) Pennsylvania.  She died on 6 March 1880 in Bethel Twp., Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.

 

The known children of Abraham Morgret and Margaret Morgret were as follows:

 

119.     a.   Benjamin Franklin Morgret (born on 3 September 1848).

 

120.     b.   Philip P. Morgret was born on 16 September 1850 in Ray's Cove, East Providence Twp., Bedford Co., Pennsylvania.   He died on 12 September 1932 in Friends Cove, Colerain Twp., Bedford Co., Pennsylvania.

 

121.     c.   William Hess Jefferson Morgret (born on 11 May 1853).

 

122.     d.   Andrew Jackson Morgret was born on 31 July 1855 in Ray's Cove, East Providence Twp., Bedford Co., Pennsylvania. He died on 5 July 1919 in Ray's Cove, East Providence Twp., Bedford Co., Pennsylvania.  He was buried on 7 July 1919 in Morgret Family Cemetery in Everett, Bedford Co., PA.[65]

 

123.     e.   Hester Elizabeth "Esther" Morgret was born on 9 May 1858 in Ray's Cove, East Providence Twp., Bedford Co., Pennsylvania.   She died on 2 September 1932 in Ray's Cove, East Providence Twp., Bedford Co., Pennsylvania.  She was buried on 4 September 1932 in Mt. Pleasant Lutheran Church Cemetery in Bedford Co., Pennsylvania.[66]

 

124.     f.    Martha Ellen Morgret was born on 5 September 1860 in Ray's Cove, East Providence Twp., Bedford Co., Pennsylvania.

 

125.     g.   Mary Alice Morgret was born on 28 March 1863 in Ray's Cove, East Providence Twp., Bedford Co., Pennsylvania.  She died on 16 December 1932 in Ray's Cove, East Providence Twp., Bedford Co., Pennsylvania.

 

 

Fourth Generation

 

56.  John "Jack" Franklin Hess (Stillwell‑3, John S.‑2, William‑1)  was born on 3 October 1828 in Thompson Twp., Bedford Co., (now Fulton Co.,) Pennsylvania.  He died on 11 April 1901 in Thompson Twp., Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.  He was buried on 13 April 1901 in Tonoloway Baptist Church Cemetery in Thompson Twp., Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.[67]

 

John and his family appeared on the census in 1860 in Thompson Twp., Fulton Co., Pennsylvania, AJohn, age 31, Farmer; Elizabeth, age 26, Ephraim, age 7; Malinda, age 5; Marion, age 3; Mary, age 1@.[68]  Then in 1870, John and his family appeared on the census in Ayr Twp., Fulton Co., Pennsylvania, AJohn, age 41, Farmer; Elizabeth, age 35, House Keeping; Ephraim, age 16; Malinda, age 16; Mary, age 10; Jacob, age 8; Abner, age 5; and Sarah E., age 2@.[69]  

 

He was married to Elizabeth Simpson (daughter of Samuel Simpson and Mary Polly Pittman) in October 1852 in Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.  Elizabeth Simpson was born on 22 January 1835 in Ayr Twp., Bedford Co., (now Fulton Co.,) Pennsylvania.  Elizabeth died on 28 July 1913 in Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.  She was buried on 30 July 1913 in Tonoloway Baptist Church Cemetery in Thompson Twp., Fulton Co., Pennsylvania [70]

 

The known children of John "Jack" Franklin Hess and Elizabeth Simpson were as follows:

 

126.     a.   Ephraim Hess (born on 1 June 1853).

 

127.     b.   Malinda Hess (born on 16 November 1854).

 

128.     c.   Marion Hess was born on 21 February 1858 in Thompson Twp., Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.  He died in 1894 in Texas.

 

129.     d.   Jacob H. Hess was born on 31 December 1860 in Thompson Twp., Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.  He joined the Tonoloway Baptist Church in March 1919 in Thompson Twp., Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.[71]   He died on 5 May 1923 in McConnellsburg, Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.  He was buried on 7 May 1923 at the Union Cemetery in Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.[72]  He was married to Mary "Elizabeth" Pittman (daughter of George W. Pittman and Emmaline Mellott) about 1885 in Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.

 

130.     e.   Mary Hess was born on 24 February 1861 in Thompson Twp., Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.  She died in 1924 in Denver, Colorado.  She married Benjamin Hart.

 

131.     f.    Abner Hess was born 14 November 1864 in Thompson Twp., Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.  He died on 21 June 1910 in Blairstown, Missouri. In the 1900 census he was a farmer.  He married Josie Matlock. Josie was born 1865, in Clinton, Missouri.

 

132.     g.   Sarah Ellen Hess was born on 15 May 1868 in Thompson Twp., Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.  She died on 28 October 1931 in Thompson Twp., Fulton Co., PA.[73]  She was buried on 30 October 1931 in Damascus Church Cemetery in Thompson Twp., Fulton Co., PA.[74]  She was married to William H. Pittman,[75]  (son of Matthew Pittman and Louise Deshong).  William Pittman was born on 8 January 1856 in Thompson Twp., Fulton Co., PA.  He died on 28 October 1931 in Thompson Twp., Fulton Co., PA.

 

133.     h.   Samuel Hess was born on 7 November 1870 in Thompson Twp., Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.  He died in McConnellsburg, Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.  He was married to Georgia Truax on 26 October 1897 in Belfast Twp., Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.  Georgia Truax was born on 26 October 1879 in Belfast Twp., Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.  She died on 14 January 1937 in Belfast Twp., Fulton Co., Pennsylvania. She was buried on 16 January 1937 in Union Cemetery in Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.[76]

 

134.     i.    Nettie Hess was born on 9 November 1872 in Thompson Twp., Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.  She died on 2 July 1953 in Hancock, Washington Co., Maryland. She married Howard C. Zimmerman. Howard was born, circa 1871; died, 2 April 1937, in Hancock, Washington Co., Maryland.  Nettie and Howard are buried at the Presbyterian Church Cemetery in Hancock, Washington Co., Maryland.

 

135.     j.    John Franklin Hess was born on 16 February 1875 in Thompson Twp., Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.   He died on 12 October 1951 in Hancock, Washington Co., Maryland.  He was buried on 15 October 1951 in Damascus Church Cemetery in Thompson Twp., Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.[77]  He married Elizabeth Gregory (see #172 below), 30 October 1905, in Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.

 

 

58.  Sarah Hess  (Stillwell‑3, John S.‑2, William‑1) was born on 22 November 1833 in Thompson Twp., Bedford Co., (now Fulton Co.,) Pennsylvania.  She died on 8 September 1899 in Thompson Twp., Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.   She was buried on 10 September 1899 at Tonoloway Baptist Church Cemetery in Thompson Twp., Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.[78]

 

She was married to Jacob Pittman about 1866 in Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.  Jacob Pittman[79] was born in August 1835 in Thompson Twp., Bedford Co., (now Fulton Co.,) Pennsylvania.  He died on 30 September 1876 in Thompson Twp., Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.  He was buried on 1 October 1876 at Tonoloway Baptist Church Cemetery in Thompson Twp., Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.[80]

 

We see by the 1870 Census that this family was residing in Bethel Twp., Jacob, age 35, farmer; Sarah, age 35, Keeping House; Rhoda, age 2; Annie, age 1.[81]  

 

The known children of Sarah Hess and Jacob Pittman were as follows:

 

136.     a.   Rhoda Pittman was born on 24 February 1867 in Thompson Twp., Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.   She died on 29 July 1958 in Thompson Twp., Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.  She was buried on 31 July 1958 in Damascus Church Cemetery in Thompson Twp., Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.[82]  She was married to David Lynn Gregory, the son of Ephraim and Mary (Peck) Gregory, on 23 May 1897 in Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.  David Lynn Gregory was born on 25 July 1873 in Thompson Twp., Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.  He died on 13 June 1957 in Thompson Twp., Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.  He was buried on 15 June 1957 in Damascus Church Cemetery in Thompson Twp., Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.[83]

 

137.     b    Emma Asenath Pittman was born on 16 March 1869 in Thompson Twp., Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.  She died on 12 February 1953 in Thompson Twp., Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.

 

 

59.  Rhoda Hess  (Stillwell‑3, John S.‑2, William‑1) was born on 10 May 1836 in Thompson Twp., Bedford Co., (now Fulton Co.,) Pennsylvania.   She appeared on the census in 1850 in Thompson Twp., Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.[84]  Rhoda resided in the household of her parents being age 14.  She appeared on the census in 1860 in Thompson Twp., Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.[85]  Rhoda resided in the household of her parents being age 23.  She died on 29 May 1904 in Henry Co., Illinois.[86]

 

She was married to Ezra Litton in 1866 in Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.  Ezra Litton was born on 1 January 1834 in Thompson Twp., Bedford Co., (now Fulton Co.,) Pennsylvania.  He died on 22 December 1901.

 

The known children of Rhoda Hess and Ezra Litton were as follows:

 

138.     a.   Abby Asenath Litton was born on 21 December 1867 in Fulton Co., Pennsylvania. She was married to John Johnston about 1889.

 

139.     b.   John Howard Litton was born on 1 February 1872 in Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.  He was married to Jennie McCarnach in 1894.

 

140.     c.   Thomas Jefferson Litton was born on 5 January 1878 in Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.  He died on 14 August 1946.  He was married to Flo Combs about 1900.

 

 

60.  Mary Hess (Stillwell‑3, John S.‑2, William‑1) was born on 18 March 1839 in Thompson Twp., Bedford Co., (now Fulton Co.,) Pennsylvania.  She died on 4 May 1917 in Kansas.

 

She was married to Richard Litton in 1877 in Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.  Richard Litton was born on 27 June 1837 in Bedford Co., (now Fulton Co.,) Pennsylvania.  He died on 11 February 1882 in Kansas.

 

The known children of Mary Hess and Richard Litton were as follows:

 

141.     a.   Bertha "Birdie" Litton was born on 9 July 1878.  She died on 20 December 1955.  She was married to Claude Melvern Buell about 1900.

 

142.     b.   Frances Litton.  She was married to E. R. Judd.

 

 

63.  Benjamin "Franklin" Hess (Stillwell‑3, John S.‑2, William‑1) was born on 9 May 1846 in Thompson Twp., Bedford Co., (now Fulton Co.,) Pennsylvania.  He died on 23 January 1901 in Thompson Twp., Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.  He was buried on 25 January 1901 in Tonoloway Baptist Church Cemetery in Thompson Twp., Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.[87]

 

He was married to Eleanor "Ellen" Jane Hart (see #175 below), the daughter of Enoch Hart and Catherine Flick, on 19 December 1877 in Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.  Eleanor "Ellen" Jane Hart was born on 13 August 1855 in Needmore, Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.  She died on 4 September 1888 in Thompson Twp., Fulton Co., Pennsylvania. 

 

The children of Benjamin "Franklin" Hess and Eleanor "Ellen" Jane Hart were as follows:

 

143.     a.   Gilbert Oscar Hess was born on 19 October 1878 in Thompson Twp., Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.  He died on 4 February 1892.

 

144.     b.   Clyde L. Hess was born in 1879 in Thompson Twp., Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.  He died in 1903.

 

145.     c.   Mary Olive Hess was born on 10 January 1881 in Thompson Twp., Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.  She died on 15 August 1912.  She was married to August Ahlf.

 

146.     d.   Catherine Edith Hess was born on 16 March 1884 in Thompson Twp., Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.  She died on 9 September 1885.

 

147.     e.   Clarence James Hess was born on 14 November 1885 in Thompson Twp., Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.   He died on 9 July 1938. He was married to Hattie Virginia Gamble on 4 July 1906.  Hattie Virginia Gamble was born on 23 April 1887.  She died on 21 December 1924.

 

After the death of Ellen he then was married to Margaret McEldowney on 1 March 1888 in Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.

 

The known children of Benjamin "Franklin" Hess and Margaret McEldowney were as follows:

 

148.     a.   Nellie Hess was born 12 October 1889, in Thompson Twp., Fulton Co., Pennsylvania; died, 28 August 1971. She was married, first to Conrad Glazier, 11 May 1935. After the death of Conrad the then married, Cyrus Wagner.

 

149.     b.   Goldie Hess was born on 23 October 1890 in Thompson Twp., Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.  She died on 10 November 1917 of tuberculosis. She was married to Jacob Douglas, 4 August 1909.

 

150.     c.   Mayme Hess was born on 16 October 1891 in Thompson Twp., Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.  She died on 9 April 1934. She was married to John Purdue on 17 May 1915.

 

151.     d.   Orpha Hess was born on 6 April 1893 in Thompson Twp., Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.  She died on 31 July 1930. She was married to Wilbert "Tom" Walters on 8 July 1916.

 

152.     e.   Bertha Hess was born on 30 September 1895 in Thompson Twp., Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.  She died on 24 May 1978 in Martinsburg, Berkley Co., West Virginia.  She was married to Ira Douglas, son of Walter Douglas and Mary Brewer, 19 January 1916. Ira was born, circa 1895, in Thompson Twp., Fulton Co., Pennsylvania; died, 26 October 1968, in Thompson Twp., Fulton Co., Pennsylvania. Bertha and Ira are buried at the Damascus Church Cemetery, in Thompson Twp., Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.[88]

 

153.     d.   Allen Hess was born on 30 September 1895 in Thompson Twp., Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.  He died on 31 August 1896 in Thompson Twp., Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.

 

 

65.  Henry P. Peck  (Peter‑3, Catherine Hess‑2, William‑1) was born on 18 December 1808 in Bethel Twp., Bedford Co., (now Fulton Co.,) Pennsylvania.  He died 15 April 1895.  He was buried 17 April 1895 at the Oakley Christian Church Cemetery in Thompson Twp., Fulton, Co., Pennsylvania.[89]

 

He was married to Sarah Ann Seville about 1828 in Bedford Co., (now Fulton Co.,) Pennsylvania.  Sarah Ann Seville was born in 1812 in Bedford Co., (now Fulton Co.,) Pennsylvania.

 

This family appeared on the census in 1850 in Thompson Twp., Bedford Co., (now Fulton Co.,) Pennsylvania.[90]  Henry P., age 41, Farmer; Sarah, age 35; Denton, age 11; Mary, age 8; Job, age 6; Alfred, age 3; and Ted Calvin, age 1.

 

The known children of Henry P. Peck and Sarah Ann Seville were as follows:

 

154.     a.   Denton Peck was born in 1839 in Thompson Twp., Bedford Co., (now Fulton Co.,) Pennsylvania.  He married Elizabeth Pittman, daughter of Benjamin Pittman and Elizabeth Linn.

 

155.     b.   Mary Peck was born in 1842 in Thompson Twp., Bedford Co., (now Fulton Co.,) Pennsylvania. She was married to Henry Brewer.

 

156.     c.   Job Peck was born in 1844 in Thompson Twp., Bedford Co., (now Fulton Co.,) Pennsylvania.

 

157.     d.   Alfred Peck was born in 1847 in Thompson Twp., Bedford Co., (now Fulton Co.,) Pennsylvania.

 

158.     e.   Ted Calvin Peck was born in 1849 in Thompson Twp., Bedford Co., (now Fulton Co.,) Pennsylvania. He was married to Olive Seville.

 

 

66.  John P. Peck (Peter‑3, Catherine Hess‑2, William‑1) was born in 1817 in Bethel Twp., Bedford Co., (now Fulton Co.,) Pennsylvania.  He died on 15 January 1874 in Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.

 

He was married to Mary (‑‑‑?‑‑‑), about 1841 in Bedford Co., (now Fulton Co.,) Pennsylvania.  Mary was born in 1824 in Bedford Co., (now Fulton Co.,) Pennsylvania. 

 

 This family appeared on the census in 1850 in Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.  John P. Peck, age 32, Blacksmith; Mary, age 26; Riley, age 7; Martha J., age 4; and Mary E., age 1.[91]  Apparently, Mary E. must have died before the 1860 census for she does not appear.

 

The known children of John P. Peck and Mary S. (‑‑‑?‑‑‑) were as follows:

 

159.     a.   Riley Peck was born in 1843 in Belfast Twp., Bedford Co., (now Fulton Co.,) Pennsylvania.

 

169.     b.   Martha J. Peck was born about 1846 in Belfast Twp., Bedford Co., (now Fulton Co.,) Pennsylvania.

 

161.     c.   Mary E. Peck was born about 1849 in Belfast Twp., Bedford Co., (now Fulton Co.,) Pennsylvania.

 

 

77.  Oliver Peck (William‑3, Catherine Hess‑2, William‑1) was born on 15 August 1842 in Thompson Twp., Bedford Co., (now Fulton Co.,) Pennsylvania.[92]   He died on 2 August 1917 in Thompson Twp., Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.  He was buried on 4 August 1917 in Mt. Zion Cemetery (now part of Antioch Cemetery) in Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.[93]

 

He was married to Susan B. Peck on 31 December 1863 in Warfordsburg, Fulton Co., Pennsylvania. Susan was first married to Daniel Peck, the brother of Oliver.  Susan B. Peck was born on 11 April 1842 in Thompson Twp., Bedford Co., (now Fulton Co.,) Pennsylvania.  She died on 20 April 1942 in Thompson Twp., Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.

 

The known children of Oliver Peck and Susan B. Peck were as follows:

 

162.     a.   Mary Elizabeth Peck was born on 16 April 1864 in Thompson Twp., Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.

 

163.     b.   Jemima Isabelle Peck was born on 20 March 1866 in Thompson Twp., Fulton Co., Pennsylvania. She was married to A. R. Garland.

 

164.     c.   William Riley Peck was born on 2 May 1868 in Thompson Twp., Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.

 

165.     d.   James Isaac Peck was born on 3 June 1870 in Thompson Twp., Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.

 

166.     e.   Job Gregory Peck was born on 19 May 1873 in Thompson Twp., Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.

 

167.     f.    John Howard Peck was born on 30 May 1875 in Thompson Twp., Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.  He was married to Dorothy Hagerman Souders.

 

 

79.  Mary Peck (William‑3, Catherine Hess‑2, William‑1) was born on 17 August 1848 in Bedford Co., (now Fulton Co.,) Pennsylvania.[94]  She died on 24 November 1910 in Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.  She was buried 16 November 1910 at the Antioch Christian Church Cemetery in Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.[95]  She was a member of the Antioch Christian Church in Thompson Twp., Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.[96]

 

She was married to Ephraim Gregory, the son of David and Elizabeth (Younker) Gregory, in 1867 in Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.  Ephraim Gregory was born 30 May 1842, in Thompson Twp., Bedford Co., Pennsylvania; died 10 September 1904 in Thompson Twp., Fulton Co., Pennsylvania; burial 12 September 1904 at the Antioch Christian Church Cemetery in Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.[97]  Ephraim was a member of the Antioch Christian Church in Thompson Twp., Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.[98]

 

The known children of Mary Peck and Ephraim Gregory were as follows:

 

168.     a.   Sarah Catherine Gregory was born 25 July 1876, in Thompson Twp., Fulton Co., Pennsylvania; died 17 March 1960, in Franklin Co., Pennsylvania.  She was married to Dennis Everts, son of Robert Everts and Sarah Jane Deshong, 13 March 1901, in Fulton Co., Pennsylvania. He was born 27 January 1869, in Thompson Twp., Fulton Co., Pennsylvania; died 4 February 1934, in Thompson Twp., Fulton Co., Pennsylvania. Sarah and Dennis are buried at the Antioch Christian Church Cemetery in Thompson Twp., Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.[99]

 

169.     b.   Caroline Ann Gregory was born 20 January 1868, in Thompson Twp., Fulton Co., Pennsylvania; died 4 October 1940, in Thompson Twp., Fulton Co., Pennsylvania. She was married to Johnson A. Keefer. Caroline and Johnson were members of the Antioch Christian Church in Thompson Twp., Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.[100]  Caroline and Johnson are buried at the Antioch Christian Church Cemetery, in Thompson Twp., Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.[101]

 

170.     c.   Mary Ellen Gregory was born in 5 April 1870 in Thompson Twp., Fulton Co., Pennsylvania; died 15 September 1961. She was married to Amos Sharpe, son of Samuel Sharpe and Martha Mellott, 17 March 1894, in Fulton Co., Pennsylvania. Amos was born 7 April 1854, in Harrisonville, Fulton Co., Pennsylvania; died 30 July 1935, in Thompson Twp., Fulton Co., Pennsylvania. Amos and Mary Ellen were members of the Antioch Christian Church in Thompson Twp., Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.[102]  Mary and Amos are buried at the Antioch Christian Church Cemetery in Thompson Twp., Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.[103]  Amos was a Lay‑Minister.

 

171.     d.   David Lynn Gregory was born on 25 July 1873 in Thompson Twp., Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.  He died on 13 June 1957 in Thompson Twp., Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.  He was buried on 15 June 1957 in Damascus Church Cemetery in Thompson Twp., Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.[104]  He was married to Rhoda Pittman, the daughter of Jacob Pittman and Sarah Hess, on 23 May 1897 in Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.  Rhoda Pittman was born on 24 February 1867 in Thompson Twp., Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.  She died on 29 July 1958 in Thompson Twp., Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.  She was buried on 31 July 1958 in Damascus Church Cemetery in Thompson Twp., Fulton Co., PA.[105]

 

172.     e.   Elizabeth Gregory was born 4 March 1880 in Thompson Twp., Fulton Co., Pennsylvania; died 10 May 1944, in Thompson Twp., Fulton Co., Pennsylvania. She was buried 12 May 1944 at the Damascus Church Cemetery, in Thompson Twp., Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.[106]  She was a member of the Antioch Christian Church in Thompson Twp., Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.[107]  She was married to John Franklin Hess (#135), on 30 October 1905 in Fulton Co., Pennsylvania. John was born on 16 February 1875 in Thompson Twp., Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.  He died on 12 October 1951 in Hancock, Washington Co., Maryland.  He was buried on 15 October 1951 in Damascus Church Cemetery in Thompson Twp., Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.[108]

 

173.     f.    Olive Pleasant Gregory was born 16 March 1887 in Thompson Twp., Fulton Co., Pennsylvania. She died 1 March 1963, in Warren, Warren Co., Ohio. She was a member of the Antioch Christian Church in Thompson Twp., Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.[109]  She was married to Edward Souders, on 15 August 1906, in Fulton Co., Pennsylvania. Olive and Edward are buried at the Damascus Church Cemetery in Thompson Twp., Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.[110]

 

 

83.  Enoch Hart  (William‑3, Elizabeth Hess‑2, William‑1) was born on 4 October 1829 in Needmore, Bedford Co., (now Fulton Co.,) Pennsylvania.  He joined the Tonoloway Baptist Church in June 1894 in Thompson Twp., Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.[111]  He died on 8 December 1901 in Needmore, Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.  He was buried on 10 December 1901 at the Tonoloway Baptist Church Cemetery in Thompson Twp., Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.[112]

 

He was married to Catherine Click in 1852 in Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.  Catherine Flick was born on 25 March 1823 in Bedford Co., (now Fulton Co.,) Pennsylvania.  She joined the Tonoloway Baptist Church in May 1894 in Thompson Twp., Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.[113]  She died on 20 July 1909 in Needmore, Bedford Co., Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.[114]

 

The known children of Enoch Hart and Catherine Flick were as follows:

 

174.     a.   William Frank Hart was born about 1853 in Needmore, Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.  He died on 14 December 1910.

 

175.     b.   Eleanor "Ellen" Jane Hart was born on 13 August 1855. (see #63 above)

 

176.     c.   Elizabeth Hart.  She was married to Emanuel Sharpe.

 

177.     d.   John Albert Hart.  John died before adulthood.[115]

 

178.     e.   Anna Mary Hart.  Anna died before adulthood.[116]

 

179.     f.    Menervy A. Hart.  Menervy died before adulthood.[117]

 

 

84.  Elizabeth Hart (William‑3, Elizabeth Hess‑2, William‑1) was born on 27 July 1834 in Bedford Co., (now Fulton Co.,) Pennsylvania.  She died on 22 January 1863 in Needmore, Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.

 

She was married to Jobe Hess, the son of Jeremiah and Catherine (Daniels) Hess, about 1855 in Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.  Jobe Hess was born on 29 February 1832 in Belfast Twp., Bedford Co., (now Fulton Co.,) Pennsylvania.  He died on 15 April 1880 in Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.

 

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

 

180.     a.   Mary C. Hess was born on 3 March 1856 in Dott, Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.   She died on 31 January 1926 in Brush Creek Twp., Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.  She was a member of the Cedar Grove Christian Church in Dott, Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.[118]  She was married to Albert Plessinger, son of Abraham and Annie (Daniels) Plessinger, on 21 March 1878, in Fulton Co., Pennsylvania. Albert was born 29 October 1855, in Whips Cove, Fulton Co., Pennsylvania. Albert died 31 March 1933, in Bush Creek Twp., Fulton Co., Pennsylvania. Albert was a member of the Whips Cove Christian Church in Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.[119]  Mary and Albert are buried at the Cedar Grove Christian Church Cemetery in Dott, Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.[120]

 

181.     b.   William Hess was born on 3 February 1859 in Dott, Fulton Co., Pennsylvania. He was married to Elizabeth Kerr.

 

182.     c.   Sarah Hess was born on 10 November 1862 in Belfast Twp., Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.  She died on 19 May 1938 in Belfast Twp., Fulton Co., Pennsylvania. She was married to Michael Mellott, son of Baltzer (Hollenshead) Mellott, 31 October 1883 in Bedford Co., (now Fulton Co.,) Pennsylvania.[121]  Michael was born, 13 February 1858, in Belfast Twp., Fulton Co., Pennsylvania; died, 6 December 1942.  Sarah and Michael were members of the Sideling Hill Baptist Church in Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.[122]  They are both buried at the Sideling Hill Baptist Church Cemetery in Belfast Twp., Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.[123]

 

 

93.  Jacob Tanner  (William‑3, Sarah Hess‑2, William‑1) was born about 1839 in Thompson Twp., Bedford Co., (now Fulton Co.,) Pennsylvania.  He appeared on the census in 1870 in Ayr Twp., Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.  Jacob, age 30, occupation Laborer; Susan, age 25, Keeping House; and Emma L., age 1.

 

He was married to Susan (‑‑‑?‑‑‑), about 1868 in Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.  Susan was born about 1845 in Bedford Co., (now Fulton Co.,) Pennsylvania.

 

The known child of Jacob Tanner and Susan (‑‑‑?‑‑‑) was as follows:

 

183.     a.   Emma L. Tanner (was born 1869)

 

 

101.  Sarah Elizabeth Covalt (Frances Hess‑3, Jacob‑2, William‑1) was born about 1815 in Bedford Co., (now Fulton Co.,) Pennsylvania.

 

She was married to Daniel Hess (son of Jacob Hess and Mary Daniels) about 1839 in Bedford Co., (now Fulton Co.,) Pennsylvania.  Daniel Hess was born about 1815 in Bedford Co., (now Fulton Co.,) Pennsylvania.  He died September 1840 in Licking Twp., Blackford Co., Indiana.

 

The following biographical sketch appeared in Shinn=s biographical and Historical Records of Jay and Blackford, Indiana p. 897.

 

ADaniel Hess and Sarah were married in their native state of Pennsylvania, and removed to Wells County, Indiana when the surrounding country was a wilderness. White settlers were few at that time. Indians were the principal inhabitants of the county, the cabin of the Hess family was visited almost every day by Indians.  Daniel Hess died in Wells County about six months after the birth of his son Jacob C. Hess. After the death of Daniel, Sarah then returned to Pennsylvania. When Jacob C. Hess was about three years of age the family returned to Indiana and located in Licking Township, Blackford Co., Indiana, on land on which not a stick had been cut but what had been cut down to build up a log cabin.@

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

 

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

 

 

119.  Benjamin Franklin Morgret (Abraham‑3, Margaret Hess‑2, William‑1) was born on 3 September 1848 in Ray's Cove, East Providence Twp., Bedford Co., Pennsylvania.  He died on 10 December 1885 in Canton, Fulton Co., Illinois.[124]  He was buried at the Greenwood Cemetery on 12 December 1885 in Canton, Fulton Co., Illinois.[125]

 

He was married to Susannah Sophia Ritchey on 12 September 1869 in Canton, Fulton Co., Illinois.  Susannah Sophia Ritchey was born on 11 September 1853 in Canton, Fulton Co., Illinois.  She died on 16 January 1942 in Canton, Fulton Co., Illinois.[126]  She was buried at the Greenwood Cemetery on 18 January 1942 in Canton, Fulton Co., Illinois.[127] 

 

The known children of Benjamin Franklin Morgret and Susannah Sophia Ritchey were as follows:

 

185.     a.   William B. Morgret was born in February 1871 in Canton, Fulton Co., Illinois.  He was married to Abbie Carpenter, on 23 December 1897.

 

186.     b.   Jennie Maude Morgret was born on 26 July 1873 in Canton, Fulton Co., Illinois.   She died on 9 October 1957.  She was married to James E. Lowder, on 28 February 1892.

 

187.     c.   Gladys Ethel Morgret was born in 1877 in Canton, Fulton Co., Illinois.  She was married to Charles Varnes.

 

188.     d.   Alice Morgret was born on 6 March 1880 in Canton, Fulton Co., Illinois.  She was married to Arthur Filkins.

 

 

121.  William Hess Jefferson Morgret (Abraham‑3, Margaret Hess‑2, William‑1) was born on 11 May 1853 in Ray's Cove, East Providence Twp., Bedford Co., Pennsylvania.

 

He was married to Alice Belle Manspeaker on 15 June 1879 in Bedford Co., Pennsylvania.  Alice Belle Manspeaker was born on 1 May 1859.  She died on 20 March 1894.

 

The known children of William Hess Jefferson Morgret and Alice Belle Manspeaker were as follows:

 

189.     a.   Lily Maud Morgret was born on 17 August 1879 in Ray=s Cove, East Providence Twp., Bedford Co., Pennsylvania.  She died on 4 April 1963 in Bedford Co., Pennsylvania.  She was married to David U. Ritchey.

 

190.     b.   Ella Morgret was born on 10 October 1881 in Ray's Cove, Bedford Co., Pennsylvania.  She died on 10 November 1881 in Ray's Cove, Bedford Co., Pennsylvania.  She was buried 12 November 1881 at the Morgret Cemetery in Bedford Co., Pennsylvania.[128]

 

191.     c.   Walter Josiah Morgret was born on 29 September 1882 in Ray's Cove, Bedford Co., Pennsylvania.  He died on 4 March 1904 in Shermans Valley, Bedford Co., Pennsylvania. He is buried at the Hopewell Cemetery in Everett, Bedford Co., Pennsylvania. He was married to Margaret Elizabeth Ford, on 23 December 1901.

 

192.     d.   Gertrude Nellie Morgret was born on 4 March 1884 in Ray's Cove, Bedford Co., Pennsylvania.  She died on 22 August 1964 in Everett, Bedford Co., Pennsylvania. She is buried at the Providence Church Cemetery in Bedford Co., Pennsylvania.[129]  She was married to John T. Simmons, on 23 April 1902 at Everett, Bedford Co., Pennsylvania.

 

193.     e.   Richard Bruce Morgret was born on 17 March 1889 in Yellow Creek, Bedford Co., Pennsylvania.  He died on 12 December 1944 in Friends Cove, Colerain Twp., Bedford Co., Pennsylvania. He was buried at the Woods Church Cemetery, on 15 December 1944 in Bedford Co., Pennsylvania.[130]   He was married to Ruby C. Herclerode on November 1912, in Bedford Co., Pennsylvania.

 

194.     f.    Robert Morgret was born on 2 October 1891 in Everett, Bedford Co., Pennsylvania.  He died on 13 January 1949 in Arkron, Summit Co., Ohio.

 

 

Fifth Generation

 

126.  Ephraim Hess (John "Jack" Franklin‑4, Stillwell‑3, John S.‑2, William‑1)  was born on 1 June 1853 in Thompson Twp., Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.  He appeared on the census in 1870 in the household of his parents being age 16 years in Ayr Twp., Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.[131]  He died in Missouri.

 

He was married to Ellie about 1879 in Missouri.  Ellie (‑‑‑?‑‑‑), was born about 1855. 

 

The known children of Ephraim Hess and Ellie were as follows:

 

195.     a.   Edna Hess was born in Missouri.

 

196.     b.   William "Billy" Hess was born in Missouri.

 

 

127.  Malinda Hess  (John "Jack" Franklin‑4, Stillwell‑3, John S.‑2, William‑1) was born on 16 November 1854 in Thompson Twp., Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.  She appeared on the census in 1870, AMalinda, age 16,@ resided in the household of her parents in Ayr Twp., Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.[132]  She died on 1 February 1929 in Ayr Twp., Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.  She was buried on 3 February 1929 at the Union Cemetery in Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.[133]

 

She was married to George Franklin Mellott, about 1877 in Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.  George Franklin Mellott was born in 1856 in Ayr Twp., Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.  He died on 19 August 1928 in McConnellsburg, Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.  He was buried on 21 August 1928 in the Union Cemetery in Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.[134] 

 

The known children of Malinda Hess and George Franklin Mellott were as follows:

 

197.     a.   Nancy Charlotte Mellott was born about 1878 in Ayr Twp., Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.

 

198.     b.   Etta Elizabeth Mellott was born about 1880 in Ayr Twp., Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.

 

199.     c.   John Harvey Mellott was born about 1882 in Ayr Twp., Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.

 

200.     d.   George Alvey Mellott was born about 1884 in Ayr Twp., Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.

 

201.     e.   Harriet Maye Mellott was born about 1886 in Ayr Twp., Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.

 

202.     f.    James Clarence Mellott was born about 1888 in Ayr Twp., Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.

 

203.     g.   Jessie Edith Mellott was born about 1890 in Ayr Twp., Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.

 

204.     h.   Jacob Roy Mellott was born on 30 April 1892 in Ayr Twp., Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.  He died in 1893 in Ayr Twp., Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.

 

205.     i.    Charles Henderson Mellott was born in 1894 in Ayr Twp., Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.

 

206.     j.    Harry Chester Mellott was born in 1896 in Ayr Twp., Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.   He died in 1923 in Ayr Twp., Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.

 

207.     k.   Mollie Mellott was born on 8 September 1898 in Ayr Twp., Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.  She died on 20 March 1946 in Thompson Twp., Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.

 

168.  Sarah Catherine Gregory (Mary Peck‑4, William‑3, Catherine Hess‑2, William‑1) was born on 25 July 1876 in Fulton Co., Pennsylvania. She died on 17 March 1960 in Franklin Co., Pennsylvania.

 

She was married to Dennis Everts, son of Robert Everts and Sarah Jane Deshong, on 13 March 1901 in Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.  Dennis Everts was born on 27 January 1869 in Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.  He died on 4 February 1934 in Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.

 

The known children of Sarah Catherine Gregory and Dennis Everts were as follows:

 

208.     a.   Ephraim Glenn Everts was born on 21 September 1904 in Dickey's Mnt., Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.  He died on 14 October 1978 in McConnellsburg, Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.  He was buried on 17 October 1978 in Antioch Christian Church Cemetery; Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.[135]   He was married to Mary Elizabeth Brannon, daughter of William Jasper Brannon and Nancy Alice Brady, on 26 September 1925 in McConnellsburg, Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.  Mary Elizabeth Brannon was born on 16 September 1903 in Hackers Valley, Webster Co., West Virginia.  She died on 4 January 1986 in Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.  She was buried on 7 January 1986 at the Antioch Christian Church Cemetery; Fulton Co., Pennsylvania.[136]  Four children were born of this union.

 

 

184.  Jacob Calvin Hess (Sarah Elizabeth Covalt‑4, Frances Hess‑3, Jacob‑2, William‑1) was born on 7 March 1840 in Blackford Co., Indiana.  He died on 10 March 1883 in Licking Twp., Blackford Co., Indiana.

 

The following biographical sketch appeared in Shinn=s biographical and Historical Records of Jay and Blackford, Indiana pp. 897‑898.

 

AJacob C. Hess was reared from the age of three years in Blackford Co., Indiana, making his home of the land on which his mother first located in Licking Township, until his marriage, when he removed to the place in Licking Township, which is still occupied by his widow.@

 

AJacob and Nancy Hess were members of the Methodist Protestant church.  In polities he was first a Republican, but later affiliated with the National party.  He always took a deep interest in public affairs, but was not an office seeker, and although once elected to the office of constable he declined to serve.@

 

He was married to Nancy Moore (daughter of Henry and Maria (Atkinson) Moore), on 21 October 1866 in Blackford Co., Indiana.  Nancy Moore was born about 1841 in Cumberland, Grant Co., Indiana.

 

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

 

209.     a.   Elmira Hess was born about 1868 in Blackford Co., Indiana. She was married to G. J. Patton.

 

210.     b.   Burt Hess was born about 1871 in Blackford Co., Indiana.

 

211.     c.   William L. Hess was born about 1873 in Blackford Co., Indiana.

 

212.     d.   Callie Gertrude Hess was born about 1875 in Blackford Co., Indiana.

 

Note:  We will not continue the descendants of William and Margaret (Hart) Hess beyond the fifth generation out of respect for the privacy of living persons.

 

Endnotes

 

 


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[2]. Tonoloway Baptist Church, Cemetery records.

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[4]. Certified copy of the Tonoloway Baptist Church, Membership records, courtesy of Samuel Buterbaugh of McConnellsburg, PA.

[5]. FCHS, Inc. 1808 Triennial Tax Assessment, Vol. 12, p. 54.

[6]. Bedford Co., Pennsylvania, 1817 Tax record for Bethel Twp.

[7]. Bedford Co., Pennsylvania, Will Book 2, p. 72; Estate Papers (Microfilm #1817‑0027).

[8]. Certified copy of the Tonoloway Baptist Church, Membership records courtesy of Samuel Buterbaugh of McConnellsburg, PA.

[9]. FCHS, Inc. 1850 U.S. Census for Fulton Co., Pennsylvania, Vol. 10, p. 102.

[10]. Certified copy of the Tonoloway Baptist Church, Membership records.

[11]. Bedford Co., Pennsylvania.  Will Book 1, p. 501.

[12]. Bedford Co., Pennsylvania. Estate records on microfilm #1829‑0012.

[13]. Bedford Co., Pennsylvania. Orphan's Court Book 4, pp. 293, 302, 347‑349, 465.

[14]. Certified copy of the Tonoloway Baptist Church, Membership records.

[15]. Certified copy of the Tonoloway Baptist Church, Membership records.

[16]. Certified copy of the Tonoloway Baptist Church, records.

[17]. Harry S. Holman. History of the Tonoloway Baptist Church, p. 76.

[18]. FCHS, Inc. U.S. Direct Tax of 1798 for Fulton Co., Pennsylvania, Vol. 7, p. 46.

[19]. FCHS, Inc. 1808 Triennial Tax Assessment‑Bedford Co., Pennsylvania, Vol.12, p. 54.

[20]. Bedford Co., Pennsylvania Tax List of 1817.

[21]. Blackford Co., Indiana.  Will Book A, p. 21.

[22]. Certified Copy of the Tonoloway Baptist Church, Membership record.

[23]. Edwards, Morgan Rev. Materials Towards a History of the Baptist in Pennsylvania, Published in 1770, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

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[25]. Certified Copy of the Tonoloway Baptist Church, Membership record.

[26]. Tonoloway Baptist Church, Cemetery record.

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[29]. FCHS, Inc. 1850 U.S. Census for Fulton Co., Pennsylvania, Vol. 10,  p. 102.

[30]. FCHS, Inc. 1860 U.S. Census for Fulton Co., Pennsylvania, Vol. 15, p. 60.

[31]. FCHS, Inc. Civil War Damage Claims From Fulton Co., Pennsylvania, Vol. 22, p. 22.

[32]. FCHS, Inc. 1870 U.S. Census for Fulton Co., Pennsylvania, Vol. 18, p. 94.

[33]. Tonoloway Baptist Church, Cemetery record.

[34]. Tonoloway Baptist Church, Cemetery record.

[35]. Tonoloway Baptist Church, Cemetery record.

[36]. Tonoloway Baptist Church, Cemetery record.

[37]. Tonoloway Baptist Church, Cemetery record.

[38]. Bedford Co., Pennsylvania.  Will Book 3, p. 391.

[39]. William Peck family Bible with Markay Hadley of Williamsport, Maryland.

[40]. McConnellsburg, Fulton Co., Pennsylvania. Will Book 1, p. 243.

[41]. Tonoloway Baptist Church, Cemetery records.

[42]. William Peck family Bible with Markay Hadley of Williamsport, Maryland.

[43]. Tonoloway Baptist Church, Cemetery records.

[44]. William Peck family Bible with Markay Hadley of Williamsport, Maryland.

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[49]. Certified Copy of the Tonoloway Baptist Church, Membership record.

[50]. Tax record at the Bedford Co., Pennsylvania.

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[58]. Cedar Grove Christian Church, Cemetery records.

[59]. Cedar Grove Christian Church, Cemetery records.

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[61]. Clayton Cemetery records.

[62]. Montgomery County Chapter of the Ohio Genealogical Society; Obituary of Elizabeth Hess.

[63]. Clayton Cemetery records.

[64]. Montgomery County Chapter of the Ohio Genealogical Society; Obituary of Amos Hess.

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[66]. Her tombstone gives the date of birth and death.

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[91]. FCHS, Inc. 1850 U.S. Census for Fulton Co., Pennsylvania, Vol. 10, p. 44.

[92]. William Peck family Bible with Markay Hadley of Williamsport, Maryland.

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[111]. Certified copy of the Tonoloway Baptist Church, Membership records.

[112]. Tonoloway Baptist Church, Cemetery records.

[113]. Certified copy of the Tonoloway Baptist Church, Membership records.

[114]. Obituary of Catherine Flick Hart in the AZion=s Advocate & Messenger@.

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[117]. Tonoloway Baptist Church Cemetery records

[118]. Cedar Grove Christian Church, Membership records.

[119]. Whips Grove Christian Church, Membership records.

[120]. Cedar Grove Christian Church, Cemetery records.

[121]. FCHS. Sideling Hill Primitive Baptist Congregation From 1790, Vol. 13, pp. 80, 92.

[122]. Certified Photocopy Sideling Hill Baptist Church, Membership records

[123]. Sideling Hill Baptist Church, Cemetery records.

[124]. Obituary of Benjamin Franklin Morgret, courtesy of Fulton County Historical & Genealogical; Canton, Illinois.

[125]. Greenwood Cemetery records.

[126]. Obituary of Susannah Sophia Morgret, courtesy of the Fulton County Historical and Genealogical Society, 45 North Park Drive, Canton, Illinois 61520.

[127]. Greenwood Cemetery records.

[128]. Tombstone at the Morgret Cemetery.

[129]. Tombstone at the Providence Cemetery.

[130]. Tombstone at Woods Church Cemetery.

[131]. FCHS, Inc. 1870 U.S. Census for Fulton Co., Pennsylvania, Vol. 18, p. 12.

[132]. FCHS, Inc. 1870 U.S. Census for Fulton Co., Pennsylvania, Vol. 18, p. 12.

[133]. Union Church Cemetery Records.

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