Michael Hess (1715 - 1760)

Born 22 Apr 1715 in Pequea, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, British America

Ancestors

Husband of Barbara Kreider (Kryter) Hess — married 5 Feb 1738 in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania

Descendants

Died 5 Mar 1760 at age 44 in Conestoga, Pennsylvania, British America

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Biography

Michael was born in 1715. He passed away in 1760.

• Born 12 APR 1715 in Switzerland
• Died 06 MAR 1760 in Conestoga, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA.
• Buried Hans Hess Cemetery, Pequea, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA.
• Occupation: Farmer, Cobbler.
• Married Barbara Greider 05 Feb 1737/38. Children:

1. John Hess.
2. Abraham Hess.
3. Samuel Hess.
4. John Hess.
5. David Hess.
6. Jacob Hess.
7. Christian Hess.
8. Barbara Hess.
9. Michael Hess.

Notes

acc to Frank Hess may be father of John Hess. Died 1760.From Frank's work I now trace my lineage thru Michael. Kieth Nonemaker lists as born in Europe."Fruitful vine" 1981 by Hess, Hess, Hess, and Stoner. Says Michael came over as a small child. Hess Historians - DHMH - Marriage and vital info. First lived south of New Danville Bought 115 acres from Abraham and Anna Keagy in Conestoga Twp for 277 + pounds (Lanc Deeds D-277). On Apr 20 1782 105 acres of this land sold to John Hess and wife Ann 105 acres for 140 pounds (Lanc county Deeds D - 277. They had obtained land from Thomas and Richard Penn."Hess Family Tours" Site six - first farm he and Barbara owned with a little stone house. Farm at 409 Sickman Mill Rd. Second farm is Kagy property at 1400 W Penn Grant Rd. It is across from Pequea BIC Church. Known as Silver Run Farm.. cf Michael's records in Lanc Co Orphans Ct Rec p. 125, PA Archives roll #2329. It took decades to settle his estate.

Lancaster County, Pennsylvania Will vol I-K, image 114/786 (free link to Will)

Michael Hess of the Township of Conestogo, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, yeoman

1/3 of estate to his wife Barbara with right of living in house till death.

2/3 to children (who are not listed.)

Changes can be made by majority of elders at merest congregation.

Executor is brother Samuel and brother in law Michael Kryder (Thus wife is Barbara Kryder)

Will written 16 August 1759. I have copy of will.

Will proven: 28th November 1792

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Pa Warrant Applications 1748 Michael Hess on 17 May for 100 acres of two adjoining parcels in Conestoga. Interest and Quit rent from 1 Mar 1737 to pay 5 lbs.

In Warrant Maps of Lancaster Co PA 17 May 1748.

Sources

• Find A Grave
• Source: Hess Historians 2004 Hess Genealogy Publication: Name: Sir Speedy Inc, Harrisburg PA, 2004; NOTESource Medium: Book

Acknowledgments

• Profile started by Marilyne Ayers