Margaret Hesson1

#1856, (circa 1823 - 1870)
RelationshipGreat-grandaunt of Nelle Belle Bridges
Father*John Hesson2 (1781 - 1861)
Mother*Sarah Simpson2 (1791 - b 1861)

Family

Abraham J. Brand b. c 1818, d. 1861
Children 1.John Brand+2 (c 1840 - 1929)
 2.Henry Brand+1 (1842 - 1925)
 3.Charlotte Brand4 (c 1843 - )
 4.Sara L. Brand4 (c 1847 - )
 5.William Brand4 (c 1849 - )
 6.George Brand+12 (c 1852 - )
 7.Nancy Brand+12 (c 1853 - )
 8.Eliza Brand13 (c 1858 - )
Her married name was Brand. 
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.)3 
Birth*circa 1823She was born circa 1823 at KentuckyG.4 
circa 1827She removed with John Hesson and Sarah Simpson to IndianaG circa 1827 from Kentucky.5 
1830She 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.)6 
Marriage*28 February 1839She married Abraham J. Brand on 28 February 1839 at Jackson Twp., Spencer Co., IndianaG.1,7 
30 August 1850She and Abraham J. Brand appeared on the census of 30 August 1850 at Jackson Twp., Spencer Co., IndianaG; (neis. John and Sarah Hesson, fam. 283.)4 
26 July 1860She and Abraham J. Brand appeared on the census of 26 July 1860 at Skelton Twp., Warrick Co., IndianaG.8 
5 September 1861She was named in the will of John Hesson on 5 September 1861 at Spencer Co., IndianaG.9
16 September 1870She appeared on the census of 16 September 1870 at Skelton Twp., Warrick Co., IndianaG.10 
Death*1870She died in 1870.11 

Citations

  1. [S181] History of Warrick, Spencer and Perry Counties (Chicago: Goodspeed Bros., 1885), HENRY BRAND, is a native of Jackson Township, in the county where he now resides, his birth occurring January 22, 1842. He is the oldest but one in a family of eight children born to the marriage of Abraham J. Brand and Margaret Hesson, who were both natives of Kentucky.
  2. [S20] 1850 U.S. Federal Census.
  3. [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.
  4. [S20] 1850 U.S. Federal Census. Abram J (32), farmer, b. KY; Margaret (27), b. KY.
  5. [S520] VWH, between births of Alfred and William.
  6. [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.
  7. [S198] Indiana Marriage Collection, 1800-1941 [database], Jordan Dodd, Liahona Research and Works Progress Administration, compilers, online Ancestry.com, Name: Margaret Hesson
    Spouse Name: Abram J. Brand
    Marriage Date: 28 Feb 1839
    Marriage County: Spencer
    Book: Family History Library, Salt Lake City, UT
    OS Page: 1321758 - 1321759.
  8. [S19] 1860 U.S. Federal Census. Abraham (48), b. NC, farmer, real estate value $500, personal estate $150; Margaret (42), b. KY.
  9. [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).
  10. [S18] 1870 U.S. Federal Census. Margaret (45), b. KY.
  11. [S245] Lewisjd38, compiler, "Lewis jd Family Tree"; online Ancestry.com.
  12. [S18] 1870 U.S. Federal Census.
  13. [S19] 1860 U.S. Federal Census.