Benjamin Hesson

#1851, (29 March 1807 - 24 May 1888)
RelationshipGreat-granduncle of Nelle Belle Bridges
Father*John Hesson1 (1781 - 1861)
Mother*Sarah Simpson1 (1791 - b 1861)

Family

Elizabeth Tuley b. 1811, d. 1896
Children 1.Rachel H. Hesson+16 (c 1833 - c 1909)
 2.Sarah Melinda Hesson16 (c 1835 - c 1909)
 3.Elizabeth Melissa Hesson16 (c 1835 - c 1849)
 4.Martha Hesson16 (c 1837 - c 1910)
 5.Daniel Benjamin Hesson+17 (c 1839 - 1896)
 6.John V. Hesson16 (c 1843 - 1863)
 7.America Lucinda Hesson+16 (c 1845 - 1917)
 8.Christine Elizabeth Hesson+16 (c 1847 - 1928)
 9.Amanda Josephine Hesson+16 (c 1850 - c 1911)
 10.William T. Hesson+16 (c 1852 - b 1896)
Birth*29 March 1807He was born on 29 March 1807 at KentuckyG.2,3 
1810He appeared on the census of 1810 in the household of John Hesson and Sarah Simpson at Campbell Twp., Campbell Co., KentuckyG, m (10); (nei. Elison Williams.)4 
7 August 1820He appeared on the census of 7 August 1820 in the household of John Hesson and Sarah Simpson at Covington, Campbell Co., KentuckyG; (nei. Ignatious Simpson.)5 
circa 1827He removed with John Hesson and Sarah Simpson to IndianaG circa 1827 from Kentucky.6 
1830He appeared on the census of 1830 in the household of John Hesson and Sarah Simpson at Grass Twp., Spencer Co., IndianaG; (head of hh ordered by first letter of surname.)7 
Marriage*5 March 1831He married Elizabeth Tuley, daughter of John Tuley and Rachel Stephens, on 5 March 1831 at Spencer Co., IndianaG.8 
1 August 1839Benjamin Hesson acquired real estate on 1 August 1839 from the Vincennes land offfice of 40 acres.9 
1840He and Elizabeth Tuley appeared on the census of 1840 at Spencer Co., IndianaG; nei. of brother John Hesson Jr.10 
4 September 1850He and Elizabeth Tuley appeared on the census of 4 September 1850 at Jackson Twp., Spencer Co., IndianaG; (neis. Wire, Wright, Emmons, Alf. and Amer. Hesson, John and Sarah Hesson.)11 
16 August 1860He and Elizabeth Tuley appeared on the census of 16 August 1860 at Jackson Twp., Spencer Co., IndianaG; (nei. John and Nancy Hesson, Wm and Susannah Hesson, John Tuley, Benj Bridges and Hannah.)12 
5 September 1861He was named in the will of John Hesson on 5 September 1861 at Spencer Co., IndianaG.13
17 June 1870He and Elizabeth Tuley appeared on the census of 17 June 1870 at Jackson Twp., Spencer Co., IndianaG.14 
9 June 1880He and Elizabeth Tuley appeared on the census of 9 June 1880 at Jackson Twp., Spencer Co., IndianaG.15 
Death*24 May 1888He died on 24 May 1888 at Jackson Twp., Spencer Co., IndianaG, at age 81.3 
Burial*circa 27 May 1888He was buried circa 27 May 1888 at Hesson Cemetery, Jackson Twp., Spencer Co., IndianaG.3 

Citations

  1. [S245] Lewisjd38, compiler, "Lewis jd Family Tree"; online Ancestry.com.
  2. [S181] History of Warrick, Spencer and Perry Counties (Chicago: Goodspeed Bros., 1885), p. 553: "Daniel Hesson, a native of the county in which he is yet a resident, was born June 29, 1839, being the fifth in a family of ten children born to Benjamin and Elizabeth (Tuley) Hesson, both parents being natives of Kentucky."
  3. [S1628] FindAGrave.com, online findagrave.com, large standing marker. Benjamin J Hesson, b. 29 May 1807, d. 24 May 1888, son of John & Sarah Hesson. Narrative: spouse Elizabeth Tuley Hesson (1811 - 1896); children: Daniel B Hesson (1839 - 1896), John V Hesson (1843 - 1863), Lucinda Hesson Frakes (1845 - 1917), Christene Elizabeth Hesson Jones (1846 - 1928). Hesson Cemetery, Spencer Co. IN. Memorial 43978574, created and photo added by David Bays, maintained by Linda Dunlap.
  4. [S238] 1810 U.S. Federal Census. John Hesen (26-44); F (16-25) [Sarah]; 1 m <10 [Benjamin]; 1 f <10 [Elizabeth].
  5. [S115] 1820 U.S. Federal Census. John (26-44); F (26-44) [Sarah]; 1 m 10-15 [Benjamin], 2 m <10 [John, poss. Gideon or Samuel]; 1 f 10-15 [Elizabeth], 2 f <10 [Margaret, Nancy]; 8 total.
  6. [S520] VWH, between births of Alfred and William.
  7. [S116] 1830 U.S. Federal Census. John (40-49); F (40-49) [Sarah]; 1 m 20-29 [Benjamin], 2 m 10-14 [John (actually at least 15), ____], 2 m 5-9 [Gideon, Samuel], 2 m <5 [Alfred, William]; 1 f 10-14 [Nancy], 1 f 5-9 [Margaret]; 11 total.
  8. [S198] Indiana Marriage Collection, 1800-1941 [database], Jordan Dodd, Liahona Research and Works Progress Administration, compilers, online Ancestry.com, Elisabeth Tooley [Tuley] and Benjamin Harsin [Hesson]. marr. 5 Mar 1831, Spencer Co. FHL, Salt Lake City, UT. OS Page: 1321758 - 1321759.
  9. [S658] U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management, General Land Office Records, online http://www.glorecords.blm.gov/default.aspx, Names On Document: Benjamin Hesson; Land Office: Vincennes; US Reservations: No; Mineral Reservations: No; Authority: April 24, 1820: Sale-Cash Entry (3 Stat. 566); Document Nr: 23207; Total Acres: 40.00; BLM Serial Nr: IN NO S/N; Land Descriptions: Indiana, 2nd PM, Tshp 5 South, Range 6 West, Aliquot SW 1/4 of SE 1/4, Section 22.
    Assumed to be John Sr.'s son, same date as Patent for John Sr. and William C. Hesson.
  10. [S54] 1840 U.S. Federal Census. Benjamin (30-39); F (20-29) [Elizabeth]; 1 m <5 [Daniel]; 1 f 15-19 [____], 3 f 5-9 [Sarah, Rachel, Elizabeth], 1 f <5 [Martha].
  11. [S20] 1850 U.S. Federal Census. Benjamin (44), farmer, b. KY, real estate value $600; Elizabeth (38), b. KY.
  12. [S19] 1860 U.S. Federal Census. Benjamin (54), own $3000 farm, b. KY; Elizabeth (54), b. KY.
  13. [S1631] Indiana Wills and Probate Records, 1798-1999, online Ancestry.com, Spencer > Will Record, Vol C, 1843-1847; Will Record Vol D, 1846-1854; Will Record, Vol 1, 1853-1880, img. 378/632. Will Record I, 1853-80, p. 103. Last Will of John Hesson of Spencer Co., 5 Sep 1861.
    Bequeaths to son Alfred M Hesson the farm on which he lives, being the W ½ of the SW ¼ of Section 23, Twp. 5 S, Range 6 W.
    Bequeaths to son John Hesson: (1) the SE ¼ of the NE ¼ of Section 22, Twp. 5 S, Range 6 W together with the NE ¼ of the SE ¼ of Section 22, Twp. 5 S, Range 6 W, altogether eighty acres; (2) the SW ¼ of the SW ¼ of Section 14, Twp. 5 S, Range 6 W, except eight acres off the north side of said tract extending east to west, containing thirty-two acres.
    Bequeaths to son Gideon M Hesson the eight acres excepted from the land bequeathed to John Hesson, and one mare.
    Bequeaths to daughters Margaret Brand, Elizabeth Wood and Nancy Tuley certain livestock and all of the household and kitchen furniture.
    Bequeaths to son Benjamin Hesson $200, to be paid by son Wm. C Hesson.
    Bequeaths to grandsons Franklin and Samuel Hesson, sons of Samuel Hesson, deceased, $200 each, to be paid by Alfred M Hesson.
    Witn. John Bender and (illegible). Proved and filed 19 Oct 1861
    (Note: not named are Thomas and Hannah, prob. deceased).
  14. [S18] 1870 U.S. Federal Census. Benjamin (63), b. KY, farmer; Elizabeth (58), b. KY.
  15. [S17] 1880 U.S. Federal Census. Benjamin (73), b. KY, parents b. MD farmer; Elizabeth (69), b. and mother b. KY, father b. VA; George (14), nephew, b. IN, parents b. KY.
  16. [S239] Tuley Family Tree, racelander64, owner, online Ancestry.com.
  17. [S1628] FindAGrave.com, online findagrave.com, tall standing marker. Daniel Hesson, b. Jun. 29, 1839; d. Jan. 15, 1896. Contributed information: son of Benjamin H Hesson (1807 - 1888) and Elizabeth Tuley Hesson (1811 - ____), marr. Margrette Cockriel Hesson (1837 - 1915). Bur. Hesson Cemetery, Spencer Co. IN. Memorial 43978490, maintained by Linda Dunlap, originally created by and photo added by David Bays.