Benjamin F. Hesson1

#1886, (circa 1849 - 3 February 1931)
Relationship1st cousin 2 times removed of Nelle Belle Bridges
Father*Alfred M Hesson1 (c 1826 - b 1870)
Mother*America Elizabeth Tuley1 (1827 - 1910)

Family

Rebecca McVay b. 1850, d. 1920
Children 1.Everett Hesson10 (c 1872 - )
 2.Charles C Hesson11 (c 1873 - 1942)
 3.Anna Hesson10 (c 1875 - )
 4.Frank Hesson10 (c 1878 - )
 5.Effie A Hesson+6 (1884 - 1969)
 6.John A Hesson6 (1887 - )
 7.Claude M Hesson6 (1890 - )
Birth*circa 1849He was born circa 1849 at IndianaG.1 
4 September 1850He appeared on the census of 4 September 1850 in the household of Alfred M Hesson and America Elizabeth Tuley at Jackson Twp., Spencer Co., IndianaG; (neis. Benj. and Eliza. Hesson; parents John and Sarah.)2 
20 August 1860He appeared on the census of 20 August 1860 in the household of Alfred M Hesson and America Elizabeth Tuley at Jackson Twp., Spencer Co., IndianaG.3 
Marriage*23 March 1871He married Rebecca McVay on 23 March 1871 at Spencer Co., IndianaG.4 
9 June 1880He and Rebecca McVay appeared on the census of 9 June 1880 at Jackson Twp., Spencer Co., IndianaG; nei. Wm C (51) (son of John Jr) and Susanna Hesson.5 
13 June 1900He and Rebecca McVay appeared on the census of 13 June 1900 at Jackson Twp., Spencer Co., IndianaG.6 
10 April 1910He and Rebecca McVay appeared on the census of 10 April 1910 at Skelton Twp., Warrick Co., IndianaG.7 
7 January 1920He and Rebecca McVay appeared on the census of 7 January 1920 at Skelton Twp., Warrick Co., IndianaG.8 
Death*3 February 1931He died on 3 February 1931 at IndianaG.9 
Burial*circa 6 February 1931He was buried circa 6 February 1931 at Degonia Cemetery, DeGonia Springs, Warrick Co., IndianaG.9 

Citations

  1. [S20] 1850 U.S. Federal Census. Benjamin (44), farmer, b. KY; Elizabeth (38), b. KY.
  2. [S20] 1850 U.S. Federal Census. Alfred M (22), laborer, b. KY; America, b. IN.
  3. [S19] 1860 U.S. Federal Census. Alfred (35), farmer, B. KY; America (33), b. KY.
  4. [S198] Indiana Marriage Collection, 1800-1941 [database], Jordan Dodd, Liahona Research and Works Progress Administration, compilers, online Ancestry.com, Benjamin Hesson and Rebecca McVay; marr. 23 Mar 1871, Spencer Co. Spencer County, Indiana, Index to Marriage Record 1850 - 1920 Inclusive Vol, W. P. A. Original Record Located: County Clerk's O; Book: 6; Page: 256.
  5. [S17] 1880 U.S. Federal Census. Benjamin Jr [sic] (30), b. IN, parents b. KY, farmer; Rebecca (30), b. IN, father b. OH, mother b. VA. Must be Benjamin son of Alfred by age, spouse and children.
  6. [S5] 1900 U.S. Federal Census. Benjamin (53), b. IN Oct 1846, father b. KY, mother b. IN; Rebecca (50), b. IN 1850, father b. OH, mother b. VA.
  7. [S8] 1910 U.S. Federal Census. Benjamin F (63), b. and parents b. OH, farmer; Rebecca (60), b. IN, father b. OH, mother b. VA, 6 children, 4 living; marr. 39 yrs.
  8. [S11] 1920 U.S. Federal Census. B. F. (73), b. IN, father b. KY, mother b. IN, farmer; Rebecca (69), b. IN, parents b. MI [sic].
  9. [S1628] FindAGrave.com, online findagrave.com, large shared grave marker. Hesson / Rebecca McVey Hesson, May 25, 1850 - Jun. 23, 1920 / Benjamin F. Hesson, Oct. 5, 1856 - Feb. 3, 1931. Narrative: marr. 23 Mar 1871, bur. Degonia Cemetery, De Gonia Springs, Warrick Co. IN.. Memorial 25938355, created by and photo added by Debbie Howes.
  10. [S17] 1880 U.S. Federal Census. Benjamin Jr (30); Rebecca (30).
  11. [S17] 1880 U.S. Federal Census.