Elizabeth Hesson1

#1852, (1809 - 8 October 1895)
RelationshipGreat-grandaunt of Nelle Belle Bridges
Father*John Hesson2 (1781 - 1861)
Mother*Sarah Simpson3 (1791 - b 1861)

Family

David Woods b. c 1799
Children 1.John M. Woods14 (c 1828 - )
 2.Silas D. Woods14 (c 1831 - )
 3.David H Woods14 (c 1833 - )
 4.Sarah E. Woods14 (c 1835 - )
 5.Mary M. Woods14 (c 1835 - )
 6.Joseph R. Woods+14 (c 1838 - 1927)
 7.Rebecca M. Woods+14 (c 1841 - )
 8.Susanna S.J. Woods14 (c 1844 - )
 9.George W. Woods14 (c 1847 - )
 10.Nancy A. Woods14 (c 1849 - )
 11.Elizabeth Woods15 (c 1852 - )
Her married name was Woods.4 
Birth*1809She was born in 1809 at KentuckyG.5 
1810She appeared on the census of 1810 in the household of John Hesson and Sarah Simpson at Campbell Twp., Campbell Co., KentuckyG, f (10); (nei. Elison Williams.)6 
7 August 1820She 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.)7 
circa 1827She removed with John Hesson and Sarah Simpson to IndianaG circa 1827 from Kentucky.8 
Marriage*25 June 1829She married David Woods on 25 June 1829 at Spencer Co., IndianaG.1 
1830She and David Woods appeared on the census of 1830 at Grass Twp., Spencer Co., IndianaG; (nei. Ignatious Simpson.)9 
1840She and David Woods appeared on the census of 1840 at Spencer Co., IndianaG; (neis. John Hesson Jr; John Hesson Sr.)3 
24 August 1850She and David Woods appeared on the census of 24 August 1850 at Jackson Twp., Spencer Co., IndianaG.10 
5 September 1861She was named in the will of John Hesson on 5 September 1861 at Spencer Co., IndianaG.11
28 August 1870She appeared on the census of 28 August 1870 in the household of Rebecca M. Woods and Elias J Kinkade at Luce Twp., Spencer Co., IndianaG, as Elizabeth Woods, age 54, housekeeper, b. KY.12 
3 June 1880She appeared on the census of 3 June 1880 in the household of Joseph R. Woods and Missouri Ann Tilley at Rockport, Spencer Co., IndianaG, as Elizabeth Woods, mother, age 74, b. OH.13 
Death*8 October 1895She died on 8 October 1895 at Spencer Co., IndianaG.5 

Citations

  1. [S246] Indiana Marriage Collection, 1802-1892 [database], online Ancestry.com, David Woods and Elisabeth Hesson, marr. 25 Jun 1829, Spencer Co. FHL 1321758 - 1321759.
  2. [S246] Indiana Marriage Collection, 1802-1892, online Ancestry.com, inferred from marr. rec. of David Woods and Elisabeth Hesson, 1829, q.v.
  3. [S54] 1840 U.S. Federal Census. David (40-49); Elizabeth (30-39); 1 m 15-19 [John], 2 m 10-14 [Silas, Joseph], 2 m 5-9, 1 m <5 [George]; 2 f 5-9 [Susanna, Rebecca], 1 f <5 [Nancy]; total 11.
  4. [S246] Indiana Marriage Collection, 1802-1892, online Ancestry.com, Name:      David Woods
    Spouse:      Elisabeth Hesson
    Date:      25 Jun 1829
    County:      Spencer
    State:      Indiana
    Source:      Family History Library, Salt Lake City, UT
    Microfilm: 1321758 - 1321759.
  5. [S245] Lewisjd38, compiler, "Lewis jd Family Tree"; online Ancestry.com.
  6. [S238] 1810 U.S. Federal Census. John Hesen (26-44); F (16-25) [Sarah]; 1 m <10 [Benjamin]; 1 f <10 [Elizabeth].
  7. [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.
  8. [S520] VWH, between births of Alfred and William.
  9. [S116] 1830 U.S. Federal Census. David (30-39); Elizabeth (20-29); 1 m 5-9, 3 m <5; total 6.
  10. [S20] 1850 U.S. Federal Census. David (51), b. KY, farmer; Elizabeth (41), b. KY.
  11. [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).
  12. [S18] 1870 U.S. Federal Census. Elias (36), b. TN, farmer; Rebecca (30), keeping house, b. IN.
  13. [S17] 1880 U.S. Federal Census. Joseph (40), b. IN, laborer; Missouri (36), b. KY, keeps house.
  14. [S20] 1850 U.S. Federal Census.
  15. [S19] 1860 U.S. Federal Census.