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C married Nellie M Spangler, daughter of John Spangler and Martha J Columbia.¹

Irene Herndon was born 28 August 1906.^1,2

Irene married Marshall Christopher Howser, son of William Henry Howser and Cora Corene Caylor.¹

She was mentioned in the obituary of Marshall Christopher Howser 21 June 1973.³

Irene Herndon died 11 October 1988 in Leesburg, Loudoun Co, Virginia, at age 82.²

Irene was buried 14 October 1988 in Union Cemetery, Leesburg, Loudoun Co, Virginia.²

Harriet A Hess was born between 1804 and 1805 in Fairfax Co, Virginia.²

Harriet married John Ankers, son of Arthur Ankers.²

She appeared on the 1850 federal census of Loudoun Co, Virginia, in the household of John Ankers.¹

She appeared on the 1860 federal census of Loudoun Co, Virginia, in the household of John Ankers.²

She appeared on the 1870 federal census of Loudoun Co, Virginia, in the household of James E Ankers.³ Harriet A Hess appeared on the 1880 federal census of Loudoun Co, Virginia, in the household of Arthur T Ankers, her son - she was noted as infirm.⁴

Harriet married Arthur Ankers.¹

Jessica Ann Hess is the daughter of Robert Hess and Bernardette Yatsko.¹

Mary E Hess was born between 1872 and 1873 in Washington, DC.¹

Mary married Scott Vansickler, son of Philip Franklin Vansickler and Sarah P Davis, between 1896 and 1899.^1,2 Mary E Hess appeared on the 1900 federal census of Fairfax Co, Virginia, in the household of Scott Vansickler; she had no children.¹

Several members of the Vansickler family went on an outing to the banks of the Potomac on 24 Jul 1900. ". . . Croquet and boat-riding was quite a feature. Hammocks in which to rest if we grew weary were suspended from the trees. After partaking of a delighful luncheon, leaving the gentlemen engaged in croquet, the ladies strolled down to the water's brink . . . . this merry party, consisting of Mrs Etta Vansickler, Mrs Lyda Vansickler, Mrs Will Oliver, Miss Lizzie Oliver, Miss Mamie Oliver, Miss Bessie Vansickler, Miss Maggie Thomas, Miss Nettie Thomas, Miss Mamie Thomas, Mr Joseph Vansickler, Mr Scott Vansickler, Mr W C Walker, Mr Will Oliver, and Master Jonnie Vansickler, returned to their homes, having spent one of the most enjoyable days of the season." From this, it appears that Lyda Vansickler and Mary Vansickler were one and the same, wife of Scott Vansickler.³ Mary E Hess appeared on the 1910 federal census of Fairfax Co, Virginia, in the household of Scott Vansickler; she had no children.²

Mary E Hess died 20 June 1918 in Dunn Loring, Fairfax Co, Virginia.⁴

Her obituary stated: "Van Sickler - On Thursday, June 20, 1918 at Dunn Loring, Virginia, Mrs Mary E, beloved wife of Scott Van Sickler. Funeral services at the house, Dunn Loring. . . ."⁴

Mary was buried 22 June 1918 in Oak Hill Cemetery, Washington, DC.⁴

Robert Hess is the son of Robert Hess and Bernardette Yatsko.¹

Arah Wiley Hesser was born 12 October 1902 in Rialto, San Bernardino Co, California.^5,6,7 She was the daughter of Edgar Louis Hesser and Rose N Wiley.⁶

She appeared on the 1910 federal census of Los Angeles Co, California, in her parent's household.¹

She appeared on the 1920 federal census of Los Angeles Co, California, in her parent's household.² Arah Wiley Hesser appeared on the 1930 federal census of Los Angeles Co, California, in her parent's household; she was a stenographer in the oil industry.³ She appeared on the 1940 federal census of Los Angeles Co, California, in her mother's household; she worked as a secretary in the retail oil business, had completed four years of high school, worked 52 weeks in the past year and earned $1,800 - she was single.⁴

Arah married Hubert C Ferry 28 December 1966 in Orange Co, California.^7,8

Arah Wiley Hesser died 28 July 1993 in Orange Co, California, at age 90.⁷

Arthur W Hesser was born 30 April 1911 in Los Angeles Co, California.^1,3,4 He was the son of Edgar Louis Hesser and Rose N Wiley.^1,3

He appeared on the 1920 federal census of Los Angeles Co, California, in his parent's household.¹

He appeared on the 1930 federal census of Los Angeles Co, California, in his parent's household.²

Arthur married Maybelle Reynolds circa October 1934.⁵

His Social Security Number was 562-05-2575, issued before 1951 in California.⁴

Arthur W Hesser died 10 March 1994 at age 82⁴. He resided in Lockeford, Son Joaquin Co, California, at the time of his death.⁴

Avis Rose Hesser was born 14 October 1897 in Nebraska.^4,1 She was the daughter of Samuel Clayton Hesser and Bertha E Searl.¹

She appeared on the 1900 federal census of Gosper Co, Nebraska, in her parent's household.¹

She appeared on the 1910 federal census of Gosper Co, Nebraska, in her parent's household.² Avis Rose Hesser appeared on the 1920 federal census of Gosper Co, Nebraska, in her parent's household; he was working out.³

Avis Rose Hesser died in August 1970 at age 72.⁵

Avis was buried 10 August 1970 in Mount Hope Cemetery, Omaha, Douglas Co, Nebraska, (section E, lot 14, grave 12.)⁵

Bertha E Hesser was born in November 1909 in Nebraska.¹ She was the daughter of Samuel Clayton Hesser and Bertha E Searl.¹

She appeared on the 1910 federal census of Gosper Co, Nebraska, in her parent's household.¹

She appeared on the 1920 federal census of Gosper Co, Nebraska, in her parent's household.²

Bertha H Hesser was born between 1923 and 1924 in Nebraska.¹ She was the daughter of James Oscar Hesser and Maggie Van Epern.²

She appeared on the 1930 federal census of Gage Co, Nebraska, in her parent's household.¹

She was mentioned in the obituary of Clayton Corley Hesser 26 July 2006.²

Beth Hesser is the daughter of Harold Fay Hesser and Johanna Genevieve Hietbrink.¹

Blaine Hesser was born in October 1884 in Indiana.¹ He was the son of Jacob C Hesser and Autimila B Daugherty.¹

He appeared on the 1900 federal census of Jay Co, Indiana, in his mother's household.¹

Carol Hesser is the daughter of Samuel Clayton Hesser Jr and Gladys Corder.¹

Charles H Hesser was born 14 November 1870 in Indiana.^1,3 He was the son of Jacob C Hesser and Autimila B Daugherty.¹

He appeared on the 1880 federal census of Jay Co, Indiana, in his parent's household.¹

Charles married Jessie L Andrew between 1891 and 1892.²

He appeared on the 1900 federal census of Jay Co, Indiana, enumerated 4 June 1900. Household: Charles H Hesser (29), Jessie L (wif - 27), Roger M (son - 7), and Margaret E (dau - 2), residing in Richland Township, Redkey, where Charles H was a carpet salesman who owned his home free of mortgage.²

Charles H Hesser died 19 March 1905 at age 34.³

Charles was buried in Hillcrest Cemetery, Redkey, Richland Township, Jay Co, Indiana.³

Charles William Hesser was born 20 June 1916 in Missouri.^3,1 He was the son of Roger Merrill Hesser and Mary Ivolue Richey.⁴

He appeared on the 1920 federal census of Wayne Co, Michigan, in his parent's household.¹

He appeared on the 1930 federal census of Wayne Co, Michigan, in his parent's household.²

Charles William Hesser died 7 August 1985 in Farmington Hills, Oakland Co, Michigan, at age 69³. He resided in Westland, Wayne Co, Michigan, at the time of his death.³

Clayton Hesser is the son of Samuel Clayton Hesser Jr and Gladys Corder.¹

Clayton Corley Hesser was born 4 July 1921 in Adams, Gage Co, Nebraska.² He was the son of James Oscar Hesser and Maggie Van Epern.^2,3

He appeared on the 1930 federal census of Gage Co, Nebraska, in his parent's household.¹

Clayton married Norma Dealbar 24 May 1942.³

His Social Security Number was 508-30-0820, issued before 1951 in Nebraska.⁴

He was mentioned in the obituary of Clayton Corley Hesser Jr 31 December 2001.^5,6

Clayton Corley Hesser died 23 July 2006 in Bryan/LGH East Hospital, Lincoln, Lancaster Co, Nebraska, at age 85.²

His obituary stated: ". . . Clayton C Hesser Sr 85. Adams, NE, formerly Cortland, NE, died Sunday afternoon, July 23, 2006 at the Bryan/LGH East Hospital in Lincoln. Clayton was born July 4, 1921 rural Adams, NE to James O and Maggie (VanEpren) Hesser. He graduated from Adams High School in 1940. After graduation, he worked as a page at the NE State Legislature, which led to employment as a clerk at the FBI in Washington, DC. He was joined in marriage to Norma M Delabar of Adams on May 24, 1942. To this union, 3 children were born a daughter, Meredith Maxine, sons Clayton Corley J, and John Edward. Clayton then joined the US Army as a member of the Headquarters Squadron of 50th Troop Carrier Wing in World War II. After discharge from the service in 1945, he returned to the Adams area and was engaged in farming. Shortly thereafter, he began his career in public service spending most of his career as a corrections officer at the NE State Penitentiary. At his retirement in 1982, he was made an Admiral in the Great Navy of the State of NE by Governor Charles Thone. Clayton was a member of the Cortland United Church and American Legion Post #253, Cortland, NE. He is survived by daughter, Meredith and husband Larry Krauter of Clatonia; daughter-in-law Jean Hesser of Grand Island ; and son John Hesser and wife Mary Hesser of Cortland, 7 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren; sister, Bertha Nelson of Santa Monica, CA, brothers, Merl Hesser and wife, Wilma and Melvin Hesser and wife, Clarice all of Lincoln, sisters-in-law Irma Hesser, Johanna Hesser, Dorothy Hesser, Mildred Blome and Mildred Delabar. He is preceded in death by wife, Norma (1993); son, Clayton Hesser Jr; parents James and Maggie (VanEpren) Hesser; brothers Sam, Walter, Harold, and Donald (Jim) Hesser. . . ."³

Clayton was buried 27 July 2006 in Highland Cemetery, Adams, Gage Co, Nebraska.³

Clayton Corley Hesser Jr was born 29 July 1946 in Beatrice, Gage Co, Nebraska.^1,2,3 He was the son of Clayton Corley Hesser and Norma Dealbar.¹

His Social Security Number was 506-58-3702, issued in 1962 in Nebraska.²

Clayton Corley Hesser Jr died 29 December 2001 at age 55 (last residence was Grand Island, Hall County, Nebraska.)²

His obituary stated: "Hesser - Clayton C Jr, 55, Grand Island, died Saturday (12/29/2001). Born, Beatrice. Hallmark store manager, Lever Brothers Territory manager, insurance salesman, owner of Collectibles, Etc. Survivors: wife, Jean; sons, T J Hesser, Lincoln, Kurt Hesser, Grand Island; daughter, Beth Apple, Grand Blanc, Mich; three grandsons; father, Clayton C Hesser Sr, Lincoln; sister, Meredith Krauter, Clatonia; brother, John Hesser, Cortland. . . ."
A second Obituary stated: "Clayton C Hesser Jr, 55, of Grand Island died Saturday, Dec 29, 2001, at St. Francis Memorial Health Center. Mr Hesser was born July 29, 1946, at Beatrice to Clayton C Sr and Norma (Delabar) Hesser. He grew up in Cortland and graduated from Cortland High School in 1964. . . . He married Jean E Burns on July 31, 1966, at Overton. He later graduated from Kearney State College in 1973. He worked as a Hallmark Store manager and a Levers Brother territory manager, in insurance sales and in collectibles. He was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church, and a past president and board member of Third City Baseball. He enjoyed coaching baseball and basketball, officiating football and basketball and umpiring baseball. His other interests included hunting, golfing, playing cards and reading westerns. Survivors include his wife; two sons and daughter-in-law, T J and Elke Hesser of Lincoln, and Kurt Hesser of Grand Island; a daughter and son-in-law, Beth and Jeff Apple of Grand Blanc, Mich; three grandchildren; his father of Lincoln; a sister, Meredith Krauter of Clatonia; and a brother, John Hesser of Cortland. He was preceded in death by his mother."^4,5

Clayton was buried in Grand Island Cemetery, Grand Island, Hall Co, Nebraska.³

Clyde Elmer Hesser was born 21 June 1890 in Elwood, Gage Co, Nebraska.^5,1,6 He was the son of Samuel Clayton Hesser and Bertha E Searl.^1,7

He appeared on the 1900 federal census of Gosper Co, Nebraska, in his parent's household.¹ Clyde Elmer Hesser appeared on the 1910 federal census of Gosper Co, Nebraska, in his parent's household; he was a farm laborer.²

Clyde married Florence Anna Thomas, daughter of Charles E Thomas and Sarah E Shears, 26 June 1911 in Muscatine, Muscatine Co, Iowa, (Clyde was of Elwood, Nebraska, and Florence was of Des Moines, Iowa.)⁷

He saw military service when he enlisted on 11 Nov 1917 in Des Moines, Iowa, and served as a sergeant in the 191st Aero Squadron. He was discharged 27 Jan 1919 as part of the demobilization.⁵

He appeared on the 1920 federal census of Douglas Co, Nebraska, enumerated 8 January 1920. Household: Clyde E Hesser (29), Florence (wif - 25), Earl Clyde (son - 5), Louise H (dau - 3), and George W Thomas (lodger - 16), residing at 2104 Harney Street, Omaha, where Clyde E was a salesman for a gas light company.³

Clyde Hesser was admitted to the Battle Mountain Sanitarium in Hot Springs, Fall River County, South Dakota on 20 Sep 1929. This was the only National Home for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers built solely as a short-term sanitarium for veterans with lung or respiratory problems. He was admitted with the following disabilities: Tonsillitis, sinusitis, otitis media, tinnitus, and deviation nasal septum. He was discharged 21 Oct 1929. At the time he was age 39, height 5' 8", ruddy complexion, blue eyes, brown hair, Protestant religion, occupation mechanic, and married to Florence Hesser of 8918 North 31st Street, Omaha, Nebraska.⁵

He appeared on the 1930 federal census of Douglas Co, Nebraska, enumerated 7 April 1930. Household: Clyde E Hesser (39), Florence A (wif - 37), Earl C (son - 16), Louise H (dau - 13), Samuel T (son - 5), and James P (son 2&5/12), residing at 5701 North 34th Street, Omaha where Clyde E was a laborer for a street railway.⁴

Clyde Elmer Hesser died 13 January 1965 at age 74.⁸

Clyde was buried in Glendale Cemetery, Des Moines, Polk Co, Iowa.⁸

Clyde James Hesser is the son of James Phillip Hesser and Elizabeth L Sauer.¹

Connie Hesser is the daughter of Samuel A Hesser and Bessie Erma Parker.¹

Darrell Hesser was the son of Samuel Clayton Hesser Jr and Gladys Corder.¹

Darrell Hesser died in 1967.²

Darrell was buried in Elwood Cemetery, Elwood, Gosper Co, Nebraska.²

Donald J "Jim" Hesser was born 21 November 1929.^2,3 He was the son of James Oscar Hesser and Maggie Van Epern.⁴

He appeared on the 1930 federal census of Gage Co, Nebraska, in his parent's household.¹

His Social Security Number was 506-38-8401, issued in 1951 in Nebraska.³

Donald J "Jim" Hesser died 14 May 2002 at age 72 (last residence was Adams, Gage County, Nebraska.)^2,3

Donald was buried in Highland Cemetery, Adams, Gage Co, Nebraska.²

Earl Clyde Hesser was born 14 March 1914 in Nebraska.^2,3 He was the son of Clyde Elmer Hesser and Florence Anna Thomas.²

He appeared on the 1920 federal census of Douglas Co, Nebraska, in his parent's household.¹

He appeared on the 1930 federal census of Douglas Co, Nebraska, in his parent's household.²

His Social Security Number was 712-10-0009, issued by the Railroad Retirement Board.³

Earl Clyde Hesser died in September 1984 at age 70 (last residence was Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa.)³

Edgar L Hesser was born 31 January 1914 in California.^1,3,4 He was the son of Edgar Louis Hesser and Rose N Wiley.¹

He appeared on the 1920 federal census of Los Angeles Co, California, in his parent's household.¹

He appeared on the 1930 federal census of Los Angeles Co, California, in his parent's household.²

He was a senior at the Manual Arts High School in Los Angeles in 1932.⁵

His Social Security Number was 550-10-1124, issued before 1951 in California.⁴

Edgar L Hesser died in June 1980 at age 66^3,4. He resided in Las Cruces, Doña Ana Co, New Mexico, at the time of his death.⁴

Edgar was buried in Mount Olivet Memorial Park, Zion, Lake Co, Florida.³

Edgar Louis Hesser was born 28 January 1869 in Plattsmouth, Cass Co, Nebraska.^7,3 He was the son of William James Hesser and Arah Matilda Current.¹

He appeared on the 1870 federal census of Cass Co, Nebraska, in the household of William James Hesser.¹

He appeared on the 1880 federal census of Cass Co, Nebraska, in his parent's household.²

He appeared on the 1900 federal census of Cass Co, Nebraska, in his father's household, where he was a laborer (florist.)³

Edgar married Rose N Wiley, daughter of [-?-] Craig, 1 January 1902 in Rialto, San Bernardino Co, California.^8,9

He appeared on the 1910 federal census of Los Angeles Co, California, enumerated 25 April 1910. Household: Edgar L Hesser (41), Rose L (wif - 35), and Arah W (dau - 7), residing at 1653 East 48th Place where Edgar L was a machinist in the automobile industry who owned his home with a mortgage.⁴

He appeared on the 1920 federal census of Los Angeles Co, California, enumerated 16 January 1920. Household: Edgar L Hesser (50), Rose N (wif - 45), Arah W (dau - 17), Arthur W (son - 8), and Edgar L (son - 5), residing at 1653 48th Street where Edgar L was a machinist in the automobile industry who owned his home free of mortgage.⁵

He appeared on the 1930 federal census of Los Angeles Co, California, enumerated 5 April 1930. Household: Edgar Hesser (61), Rose (wif - 55), Arah (dau - 27), Arthur (son - 18), and Edgar (son - 16), residing at 5414 Cimarron Street where Edgar was a machinist in the auto repair business who owned his home valued at $7,500 and had a radio.⁶

Edgar Louis Hesser died 19 August 1933 in Los Angeles Co, California, at age 64.¹⁰

Elizabeth J "Beth" Hesser is the daughter of Clayton Corley Hesser Jr and Jean E Burns.¹

Erma Kay Hesser is the daughter of Samuel A Hesser and Bessie Erma Parker.¹

Fannie Emma Hesser was born 21 February 1896 in Nebraska.^3,1 She was the daughter of Samuel Clayton Hesser and Bertha E Searl.¹

She appeared on the 1900 federal census of Gosper Co, Nebraska, in her parent's household.¹

She appeared on the 1910 federal census of Gosper Co, Nebraska, in her parent's household.²

Fay Ivan Hesser was born 26 June 1913 in Nebraska (SSDI has 13 Jun 1913 as birth date.)^3,4 He was the son of Samuel Clayton Hesser and Bertha E Searl.³

He appeared on the 1920 federal census of Gosper Co, Nebraska, in his parent's household.¹

He appeared on the 1930 federal census of Gosper Co, Nebraska, in his parent's household.²

Fay married Gertrude Mae Cox 30 September 1936 in Lexington, Dawson Co, Nebraska.⁵

His Social Security Number was 547-18-6972, issued before 1951 in California.⁴

Fay Ivan Hesser witnessed the burial of Avis Rose Hesser 10 August 1970 in Mount Hope Cemetery, Omaha, Douglas Co, Nebraska.⁶

Fay Ivan Hesser died 16 January 1984 in Los Angeles Co, California, at age 70 (last residence was Winnetka, Los Angeles County, California.)³

Flora May Hesser was born 17 June 1875.^1,2 She was the daughter of William James Hesser and Arah Matilda Current.²

Flora May Hesser died 27 December 1879 at age 4.^1,2

Fylous Hesser was born 19 July 1914.³ She was the daughter of Roger Merrill Hesser and Mary Ivolue Richey.⁴

She appeared on the 1920 federal census of Wayne Co, Michigan, in her parent's household.¹

She appeared on the 1930 federal census of Wayne Co, Michigan, in her parent's household.²

Fylous married Clifford Vernon Culver.⁴

Her Social Security Number was 375-07-3118, issued before 1951 in Michigan.³

Fylous Hesser died in March 1998 at age 83 (last residence was Placentia, Orange County, California.)³

Harold Fay Hesser was born 28 September 1918.^3,4 He was the son of James Oscar Hesser and Maggie Van Epern.⁵

He appeared on the 1920 federal census of Gage Co, Nebraska, in his parent's household.¹

He appeared on the 1930 federal census of Gage Co, Nebraska, in his parent's household.²

Harold married Johanna Genevieve Hietbrink in 1940 in Lancaster Co, Nebraska.^3,6

Harold Fay Hesser witnessed the marriage of Walter R Hesser and Margaret Doeschot 17 January 1940 in Pella Church, Adams, Gage Co, Nebraska.⁷

His Social Security Number was 505-48-3879, issued in 1955 in Nebraska.⁴

Harold Fay Hesser died 13 January 1994 at age 75 (last residence was Adams, Gage County, Nebraska.)^3,4

Harold was buried in Pella Cemetery, Panama, Lancaster Co, Nebraska.³

Harriet Inez Hesser was born 31 July 1882 in Nebraska.^1,6,7 She was the daughter of William James Hesser and Arah Matilda Current.³

She appeared on the 1900 federal census of Cass Co, Nebraska, in her father's household.¹

Harriet married Roy R Davis, son of William R Davis and Mary E [-?-], in 1910.³ Harriet Inez Hesser appeared on the 1910 federal census of Orange Co, California, in the household of William R Davis, her father-in-law; she had no children.²

She appeared on the 1910 federal census of Los Angeles Co, California, in her father's household, where she was married within the previous year, had no children and no husband was in the household.³ Harriet Inez Hesser was listed in the WWI draft registration record of Roy R Davis 12 September 1918.⁸

She appeared on the 1920 federal census of Orange Co, California, in the household of Roy R Davis.⁴

She appeared on the 1930 federal census of Orange Co, California, in the household of Roy R Davis.⁵

Harriet Inez Hesser died 4 December 1954 in Orange Co, California, at age 72.⁷

Jacob C Hesser was born 14 February 1842 in Redkey, Richland Township, Jay Co, Indiana.^4,1,5 He was the son of Samuel Hesser and Elizabeth Caylor.

He appeared on the 1850 federal census of Fayette Co, Ohio, in his parent's household.¹

He appeared on the 1860 federal census of Jay Co, Indiana, in his parent's household.²

Jacob married Autimila B Daugherty, daughter of James Daugherty and Jemima Shirk.⁶

Have not been able to locate in the 1870 census.

He appeared on the 1880 federal census of Jay Co, Indiana, enumerated 4 June 1880. Household: Jacob C Hessor (38), Antemila (wif - 34), Charles (son - 10), Lewis S (son - 6), and Milton L (son - 2), residing in Richland Township, where Jacob C was a farmer.³

Jacob C Hesser died 17 December 1895 likely in Jay Co, Indiana, at age 53.⁵

Jacob was buried in Hillcrest Cemetery, Redkey, Richland Township, Jay Co, Indiana.^7,8

James O Hesser was born 3 March 1868.¹ He was the son of Jacob C Hesser and Autimila B Daugherty.¹

James O Hesser died 23 March 1869 at age 1.¹

James was buried in Hillcrest Cemetery, Redkey, Richland Township, Jay Co, Indiana.¹

James Oscar Hesser was born 8 September 1892 in Elwood, Gosper Co, Nebraska.^1,5 He was the son of Samuel Clayton Hesser and Bertha E Searl.¹

He appeared on the 1900 federal census of Gosper Co, Nebraska, in his parent's household.¹ James Oscar Hesser appeared on the 1910 federal census of Gosper Co, Nebraska, in his parent's household; he was a farm laborer.²

James married Maggie Van Epern, daughter of Hendrika [-?-], between 1913 and 1914.^6,4

James registered for the World War I Selective Service Draft 5 June 1917 in Gage Co, Nebraska, where he lived in Adams and was a farmer. He had a wife, two children and a mother as dependents; stout build, had gray eyes and brown hair.⁵

He appeared on the 1920 federal census of Gage Co, Nebraska, enumerated 27 January 1920. Household: James O Hesser (27), Maggie (wif - 32), Samuel (son - 5), Walter (son 3&4/12), Harold (son - 1&2/12), and Hendreka Vaneppern (mil - 73), residing in Adams Township where James O was a farmer.³

He appeared on the 1930 federal census of Gage Co, Nebraska, enumerated 17 April 1930. Household: James O Hesser (37), Maggie A (wif - 42), Sam A (son - 15), Walter R (son - 13), Harold F (son - 11), Clayton C (son - 9), Bertha H (dau - 6), Merle (son - 2&6/12), Melvin (son - 2&6/12), and Donald J (son - 10/12), residing in Adams Township where James O was a farmer who rented his farm and had a radio.⁴

James Phillip Hesser was born 6 October 1927 in Nebraska.^2,1 He was the son of Clyde Elmer Hesser and Florence Anna Thomas.¹

He appeared on the 1930 federal census of Douglas Co, Nebraska, in his parent's household.¹

James married Elizabeth L Sauer 27 June 1947.³

His Social Security Number was 480-22-1462, issued.²

James Phillip Hesser died 30 October 1965 in San Diego Co, California, at age 38.²

Jennifer Linn Hesser is the daughter of William Ralph Hesser.¹

John Clinton Hesser was born in August 1881 in Indiana.¹ He was the son of Jacob C Hesser and Autimila B Daugherty.¹

He appeared on the 1900 federal census of Jay Co, Indiana, in his mother's household.¹ John Clinton Hesser appeared on the 1910 federal census of Jay Co, Indiana, in his mother's household; he was a farm overseer.²

John Edward Hesser is the son of Clayton Corley Hesser and Norma Dealbar.¹

John W Hesser was born between 1838 and 1839 in Indiana.¹ He was the son of Samuel Hesser and Elizabeth Caylor.

He appeared on the 1850 federal census of Fayette Co, Ohio, in his parent's household.¹

Justin J Hesser is the son of John Edward Hesser and Mary [-?-].¹

Karen Hesser is the daughter of Harold Fay Hesser and Johanna Genevieve Hietbrink.¹

Kurt Hesser is the son of Clayton Corley Hesser Jr and Jean E Burns.¹

Lewis M Hesser was born between 1848 and 1849 in Ohio.² He was the son of Samuel Hesser and Elizabeth Caylor.

He appeared on the 1860 federal census of Jay Co, Indiana, in his parent's household.¹

Louis E Hesser was born 25 August 1873 in Indiana (1872 on tombstone.)^5,1,6 He was the son of Jacob C Hesser and Autimila B Daugherty.¹

He appeared on the 1880 federal census of Jay Co, Indiana, in his parent's household.¹

Louis married Harriet P Geesaman 1 October 1898 in Jay Co, Indiana.^3,7

He appeared on the 1900 federal census of Jay Co, Indiana, enumerated 4 June 1900. Household: Lewis E Hesser (26), Hattie (wif - 20), and Paul L (son - 8/12), residing in Richland Township, redkey, where Lewis E worked as a painter and paper hanger, rented his residence and lived with his brother Charles.²

He appeared on the 1910 federal census of Kosciusko Co, Indiana, enumerated 28 April 1910. Household: Louis E Hesser (35), Harriett J (wif - 28), and Paul (son - 10), residing in Tippecanoe Township, where Louis E was a farmer who owned his farm with a mortgage.³ Louis E Hesser was listed in the WWI draft registration record of Paul Lowell Hesser 10 September 1918.⁸

Louis registered for the World War I Selective Service Draft 12 September 1918 in Kosciusko Co, Indiana, where he lived on RFD 1, Leesburg, and worked as a farmer. He named Hariet Hesser of the same address as nearest relative; medium build, had blue eyes and dark hair.⁵

Have not been able to locate in the 1930 census.

He appeared on the 1930 federal census of Barry Co, Michigan, enumerated 23 April 1930. Household: Louis E Hesser (57), Harriette P (wif - 48), and Antimila (moth - 83), residing in Carlton Township, where Louis E was noted as retired (crossed out.)⁴

Louis E Hesser died in 1938.⁶

Louis was buried in Hillcrest Cemetery, Redkey, Richland Township, Jay Co, Indiana.⁶

Louise Hazel Hesser was born between 1916 and 1917 in Des Moines, Polk Co, Iowa, (census entries show Wisconsin as birth location.)^3,2 She was the daughter of Clyde Elmer Hesser and Florence Anna Thomas.³

She appeared on the 1920 federal census of Douglas Co, Nebraska, in her parent's household.¹

She appeared on the 1930 federal census of Douglas Co, Nebraska, in her parent's household.²

Lulu Elma Hesser was born 28 October 1872 in Nebraska (one source has 20 Jul 1872 as birth date.)^1,2,3 She was the daughter of William James Hesser and Arah Matilda Current.¹

She appeared on the 1880 federal census of Cass Co, Nebraska, in her parent's household.¹

Lulu married Albert Churchill 3 May 1892.^4,5

Lulu Elma Hesser died 31 May 1955 in Los Angeles Co, California, at age 82.²

Margaret E Hesser was born in September 1897 in Indiana.¹ She was the daughter of Charles H Hesser and Jessie L Andrew.¹

She appeared on the 1900 federal census of Jay Co, Indiana, in her parent's household.¹

She appeared on the 1910 federal census of Jay Co, Indiana, in her mother's household.²

Margaret Inez Hesser was born in December 1902.³ She was the daughter of Samuel Clayton Hesser and Bertha E Searl.³

She appeared on the 1910 federal census of Gosper Co, Nebraska, in her parent's household.¹ Margaret Inez Hesser appeared on the 1920 federal census of Gosper Co, Nebraska, in her parent's household; she was working at home.²

Marlene Hesser is the daughter of Harold Fay Hesser and Johanna Genevieve Hietbrink.¹

Martha Jane Hesser was born 22 November 1834 in Ohio.¹ She was the daughter of Samuel Hesser and Elizabeth Caylor.

She appeared on the 1850 federal census of Fayette Co, Ohio, in her parent's household.¹

Martha married Thomas D Daugherty, son of James Daugherty and Jemima Shirk, in 1854.^4,2

She appeared on the 1870 federal census of Jay Co, Indiana, in the household of Thomas D Daugherty.²

She appeared on the 1880 federal census of Jay Co, Indiana, in the household of Thomas D Daugherty.³

Mary Hesser is the daughter of Samuel A Hesser and Bessie Erma Parker.¹

Mary C Hesser was born between 1843 and 1844 in Indiana.¹ She was the daughter of Samuel Hesser and Elizabeth Caylor.

She appeared on the 1850 federal census of Fayette Co, Ohio, in her parent's household.¹

She appeared on the 1860 federal census of Jay Co, Indiana, in her parent's household.²

Mary Emily Hesser was born 25 June 1857 in Redkey, Jay Co, Indiana.^4,6 She was the daughter of William James Hesser and Arah Matilda Current.⁵

She appeared on the 1860 federal census of Jay Co, Indiana, in the household of William James Hesser.¹

She appeared on the 1870 federal census of Cass Co, Nebraska, in the household of William James Hesser.²

She appeared on the 1880 federal census of Cass Co, Nebraska, in her parent's household.³

Mary married Robert C Vancleve 25 June 1883.^7,4

She appeared on the 1900 federal census of Cass Co, Nebraska, in her father's household, where she was widowed and one of her two children was alive in 1900.⁴

She appeared on the 1910 federal census of Los Angeles Co, California, in her father's household, where she lived on her own income.⁵

May Goldie Hesser was born 24 December 1900.¹ She was the daughter of Samuel Clayton Hesser and Bertha E Searl.¹

May Goldie Hesser died 20 June 1902 at age 1.¹

May was buried in East Muddy Cemetery, Gosper Co, Nebraska.²

Melvin Hesser was born 18 September 1927 in Adams, Gage Co, Nebraska, (a twin of Merle.)^1,2 He was the son of James Oscar Hesser and Maggie Van Epern.³

He appeared on the 1930 federal census of Gage Co, Nebraska, in his parent's household.¹

Melvin married Clarice Rapp 18 May 1948.³

He was mentioned in the obituary of Clayton Corley Hesser 26 July 2006.³

Melvin Hesser died 14 August 2014 at age 86.

Melvin was buried in Highland Cemetery, Adams, Gage Co, Nebraska.

Meredith Maxine Hesser is the daughter of Clayton Corley Hesser and Norma Dealbar.¹

Merl Hesser was born 18 September 1927 in Nebraska (a twin of Melvin.)^1,2 He was the son of James Oscar Hesser and Maggie Van Epern.³

He appeared on the 1930 federal census of Gage Co, Nebraska, in his parent's household.¹

His Social Security Number was not recorded, issued before 1951 by the Railroad Retirement Board.²

He was mentioned in the obituary of Clayton Corley Hesser 26 July 2006.³

Merl Hesser died 9 September 2011 at age 83.²

Milton L Hesser was born between 1877 and 1878 in Indiana.¹ He was the son of Jacob C Hesser and Autimila B Daugherty.¹

He appeared on the 1880 federal census of Jay Co, Indiana, in his parent's household.¹

Myrtle O Hesser was born between 1911 and 1912 in Nebraska.¹ She was the daughter of Samuel Clayton Hesser and Bertha E Searl.¹

She appeared on the 1920 federal census of Gosper Co, Nebraska, in her parent's household.¹

She appeared on the 1930 federal census of Gosper Co, Nebraska, in her parent's household.²

Ora Edgar Hesser was born 21 May 1894 in Elwood (near), Gosper Co, Nebraska.^1,3 He was the son of Samuel Clayton Hesser and Bertha E Searl.¹

He appeared on the 1900 federal census of Gosper Co, Nebraska, in his parent's household.¹ Ora Edgar Hesser appeared on the 1910 federal census of Gosper Co, Nebraska, in his parent's household; he was a farm laborer.²

Ora married Augusta C Lempp 29 March 1917 in Frontier Co, Nebraska.⁴

Ora registered for the World War I Selective Service Draft 5 June 1917 in Frontier Co, Nebraska, where he lived in Eustis and was a farmer. He had a wife as a dependent; medium height, medium build, had brown eyes and brown hair.³

Orange Judd Lincoln Hesser was born 5 June 1865.^1,2 He was the son of William James Hesser and Arah Matilda Current.²

Orange Judd Lincoln Hesser died 4 January 1866.^2,1

Paul Lowell Hesser was born 2 September 1899 in Indiana.^1,4 He was the son of Louis E Hesser and Harriet P Geesaman.²

He appeared on the 1900 federal census of Jay Co, Indiana, in his parent's household.¹

He appeared on the 1910 federal census of Kosciusko Co, Indiana, in his parent's household.²

Paul registered for the World War I Selective Service Draft 10 September 1918 in Warsaw, Kosciusko Co, Indiana, where he lived on RR 1, Leesburg, and worked as a motor bus driver for Louis Hesser. He named Mrs Harriet Hesser as nearest relative; medium height, medium build, had hazel eyes and dark brown hair.⁴

Unable to locate in the 1920 census.

Paul married Leah Muriel Sears 17 September 1921 in Marion Co, Indiana.⁵

He appeared on the 1930 federal census of LaSalle Co, Illinois, enumerated 3 April 1930. Household: Paul Hesser (30), Leah (wif - 28), and Paul (son - 6&9/12), residing at 646 LaHarpe Street, LaSalle, where Paul was an executive with the Boy Scouts who rented his home for $35/month and had a radio.³

His Social Security Number was 476-34-2246, issued before 1951 in Minnesota.⁶

Paul Lowell Hesser died in November 1974 at age 75 (last residence was Bloomington, Monroe County, Minnesota.)⁶

Paul Lowell Hesser Jr was born 23 July 1923 (one source has 27 Jul 1923.)^2,3 He was the son of Paul Lowell Hesser and Leah Muriel Sears.

He appeared on the 1930 federal census of LaSalle Co, Illinois, in his parent's household.¹

His Social Security Number was 474-28-3394, issued before 1951 in Minnesota.³

Paul Lowell Hesser Jr died 16 March 1981 in San Mateo Co, California, at age 57 (last residence was Belmont, San Mateo County, California; mother's maiden name was Sears.)^2,3

Peter Hesser was born circa 1855.¹ He was the son of William James Hesser and Arah Matilda Current.¹

Peter Hesser died before 1860.¹

Rebecca Elizabeth "Libbie" Hesser was born 5 February 1863 in Redkey, Jay Co, Indiana.^1,3 She was the daughter of William James Hesser and Arah Matilda Current.¹

She appeared on the 1870 federal census of Cass Co, Nebraska, in the household of William James Hesser.¹

She appeared on the 1880 federal census of Cass Co, Nebraska, in her parent's household.²

Rebecca married John Samuel Gapen 15 April 1891.^4,5

Richard Leroy Hesser was born 30 September 1878 in Indiana.^1,4 He was the son of Jacob C Hesser and Autimila B Daugherty.¹

He appeared on the 1900 federal census of Jay Co, Indiana, in his mother's household.¹

He appeared on the 1910 federal census of Marion Co, Indiana, enumerated 23 April 1910. Household: R L Hesler (31) and Effie (wif - 28), residing on Park Avenue, Indianapolis, where R L was a traveling salesman for a stove company.²

Richard married Effie M [-?-] between 1915 and 1916.²

Richard registered for the World War I Selective Service Draft 12 September 1918 in Indianapolis, Marion Co, Indiana, where he lived at 3417 Broadway and worked as a salesman for Home Stove Company. He named as wife and nearest relative Effie M Hesser; medium height, stout, had blue eyes, brown hair and a slightly crippled foot.⁴

He appeared on the 1920 federal census of Marion Co, Indiana, enumerated 6 January 1920. Household: Richard L Hesser (41), Effie M (wif - 38), and Autimila (moth - 73), residing at 3417 Broadway, Indianapolis, where Richard L was a traveling salesman for a stove company.³

Richard Leroy Hesser died in 1922.⁵

Richard was buried in Hillcrest Cemetery, Redkey, Richland Township, Jay Co, Indiana.⁵

Robert L Hesser is the son of James Phillip Hesser and Elizabeth L Sauer.¹

Roger Merrill Hesser was born 20 March 1893 in Redkey, Jay Co, Indiana.^1,5 He was the son of Charles H Hesser and Jessie L Andrew.¹

He appeared on the 1900 federal census of Jay Co, Indiana, in his parent's household.¹

He appeared on the 1910 federal census of Jay Co, Indiana, in his mother's household.²

Roger married first Mary Ivolue Richey 6 September 1913 in Delaware Co, Indiana.⁶

Roger registered for the World War I Selective Service Draft 5 June 1917 in Cook Co, Illinois, where he lived at 715 N Cuyler Avenue, Oak Park and worked as chief draftsman for [?] Metal Products Company in the Great Northern Building, Chicago. He had a wife and two children; medium height, medium build, had brown eyes and black hair [ note added to form: To United Verde Copper Co Eng. Dept. Clarkdale, Arz].⁵

He appeared on the 1920 federal census of Wayne Co, Michigan, enumerated 9 January 1920. Household: R Merrill Hesser (27), Iralous (wif - 25), Fylous (dau - 5), and William (son - 3&6/12), residing at 247 Second Street, Wyandotte, where R Merrill was a draftsman in a factory office.³

He appeared on the 1930 federal census of Wayne Co, Michigan, enumerated 14 April 1930. Household: Merrill Hesser (37), Inolue (wif - 35), Fylous (dau - 15), and William (son - 13), residing at 14655 Robson Street, Detroit, where Merrill was an engineer for an electric company who owned his home valued at $9000 and they had a radio.⁴

His Social Security Number was 364-10-6409, issued in Michigan.⁷

Roger Merrill Hesser died 30 July 1961 in Tri-City Hospital, Oceanside, San Diego Co, California, at age 68.⁸

His obituary stated: "R Merrill Hesser, 68, of Fallbrook, died at Tri-City Hospital Sunday. Prior to moving to Fallbrook, he made his home in Vista and lived in the area over 13 years. Before retiring, he was structural engineer for Convair. He is survived by his wife, Ivolue of Fallbrook, a daughter, Mrs Fylous Culver of Seattle and a son, Charles W Hesser of Detroit. . . ."⁸ Roger was cremated 1 August 1961 in Eternal Hills Cemetery, Oceanside, San Diego Co, California.⁸

Rowanna Hesser is the daughter of Harold Fay Hesser and Johanna Genevieve Hietbrink.¹

Sally Ann Hesser was born 11 May 1955.¹ She was the daughter of James Phillip Hesser and Elizabeth L Sauer.^2,1

Sally Ann Hesser died 16 May 1955.¹

Sally was buried in Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery, San Diego, San Diego Co, California.¹

Samuel Hesser was born 17 August 1808 in Virginia (calcualted from tombstone information.)^2,5

Samuel married Elizabeth Caylor, daughter of Jacob Caylor and Catherine Etcher, in 1833 in Fayette Co, Ohio.⁶

See the entry for son William James for notes on Samuel and Elizabeth leaving Fayette County, Ohio, to journey to Indiana in 1837.⁷



He appeared on the 1840 federal census of Jay Co, Indiana, on census date 1 Jun 1840. Household of Samuel Hesser: one male <5, one male 5-10, one male 20-30 (Samuel), one female <5, and one female 20-30.¹

Samuel Hesser was named in the will of Catherine Etcher as executor and husband of Elizabeth 22 January 1850 in Fayette Co, Ohio.⁹

He appeared on the 1850 federal census of Fayette Co, Ohio, enumerated 17 July 1850. Household: Samuel Hesser (42), Elizabeth (41), William James (15), Martha J (14), John W (11), Jacob C (8), Mary C (6), Samuel E (4), and Lewis M (1), residing in Union Township where Samuel was a farmer.²

He appeared on the 1860 federal census of Jay Co, Indiana, enumerated 27 July 1860. Household: Samuel Hesser (51), Elizabeth (51), Jacob (18), Mary C (16), Samuel E (14), and Lewis M (11), residing in Richland Township, Halfway post office, where he was a farmer.³

He appeared on the 1870 federal census of Jay Co, Indiana, enumerated 7 July 1870. Household: Samuel Hesser (60), Elizabeth (60), Mary Taylor (serv - 14), Ida Bell Taylor (grchild - 12), and Cora Taylor (grchild - 10), residing in Richland Township, Redkey post office where he was a farmer.⁴

Samuel Hesser died 2 September 1879 at age 71.¹⁰

Samuel was buried in Mt Vernon Cemetery, Redkey, Richland Township, Jay Co, Indiana.^10,11

Samuel A Hesser was born 14 December 1914 in Nebraska.^3,1 He was the son of James Oscar Hesser and Maggie Van Epern.¹

He appeared on the 1920 federal census of Gage Co, Nebraska, in his parent's household.¹

He appeared on the 1930 federal census of Gage Co, Nebraska, in his parent's household.²

Samuel married Bessie Erma Parker.⁴

His Social Security Number was 508-01-8482, issued before 1951 in Nebraska.³

Samuel A Hesser died 18 January 1995 at age 80 (last residence was Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska.)³

Samuel Clayton Hesser was born 5 July 1860 in Redkey, Jay Co, Indiana.^7,1,4 He was the son of William James Hesser and Arah Matilda Current.¹

He appeared on the 1860 federal census of Jay Co, Indiana, in the household of William James Hesser.¹

He appeared on the 1870 federal census of Cass Co, Nebraska, in the household of William James Hesser.²

He appeared on the 1880 federal census of Cass Co, Nebraska, in his parent's household, where he was a gardener.³

Samuel married Bertha E Searl in September 1889.^8,9,4

He appeared on the 1900 federal census of Gosper Co, Nebraska, enumerated 5 June 1900. Household: Samuel C Hesser (39), Bertha E (wif - 30), Clyde E (son - 9), James O (son - 7), Ora (son - 6), Fannie E (dau - 4), Avis R (dau - 2), and William M (son - 0/12), residing in East Muddy where Samuel C was a farmer who owned his farm free of mortgage.⁴

He appeared on the 1910 federal census of Gosper Co, Nebraska, enumerated 9 May 1910. Household: Samuel C Hesser (49), Betha E (wif - 38), Clide E (son - 19), James O (son - 17), Ora E (son - 15), Fannie E (dau - 14), Avis R (son - 12), William M (son - 10), Margarett F (dau - 7), Violet M (dau - 4), Samuel C (son - 3), and Bertha E (dau - 5/12), residing in East Muddy where Samuel C was a farmer who owned his farm free of mortgage.⁵ Samuel Clayton Hesser was listed in the WWI draft registration record of William Mathias Hesser 12 September 1918.¹⁰

He appeared on the 1920 federal census of Gosper Co, Nebraska, enumerated 18 February 1920. Household: Samuel C Hesser (59), Bertha E (wif - 48), Avis R (son - 22), William N (son - 20), Margret I (dau- 17), Violet N (dau - 15), Samuel C (son - 13), Bertha E (dau - 10), Myrtle O (dau - 8), Fay I (dau - 6), and Zelda G (dau - 5), residing in East Muddy where Samuel C was a farmer.⁶

Samuel Clayton Hesser died 8 December 1928 at age 68.¹¹

Samuel was buried in East Muddy Cemetery, Gosper Co, Nebraska.¹¹

Samuel Clayton Hesser Jr was born 20 August 1906 in Nebraska.^1,4 He was the son of Samuel Clayton Hesser and Bertha E Searl.¹

He appeared on the 1910 federal census of Gosper Co, Nebraska, in his parent's household.¹

He appeared on the 1920 federal census of Gosper Co, Nebraska, in his parent's household.² Samuel Clayton Hesser Jr appeared on the 1930 federal census of Gosper Co, Nebraska, in his parent's household; he was a farmer.³

Samuel married Gladys Corder.⁵

His Social Security Number was 548-05-0939, issued before 1951 in Nebraska.⁴

Samuel Clayton Hesser Jr died 14 July 1970 at age 63.^4,5

Samuel was buried in Elwood Cemetery, Elwood, Gosper Co, Nebraska.⁵

Samuel Erastus Hesser was born between 1845 and 1846 in Redkey, Richland Township, Jay Co, Indiana.^1,2 He was the son of Samuel Hesser and Elizabeth Caylor.

He appeared on the 1850 federal census of Fayette Co, Ohio, in his parent's household.²

He appeared on the 1860 federal census of Jay Co, Indiana, in his parent's household.³

Samuel T Hesser was born 25 June 1923.² He was the son of Clyde Elmer Hesser and Florence Anna Thomas.

He appeared on the 1930 federal census of Douglas Co, Nebraska, in his parent's household.¹

His Social Security Number was 484-12-9461, issued before 1951 in Iowa.²

Samuel T Hesser died 3 September 1974 at age 51.²

Samuel was buried 5 September 1974 in Glendale Cemetery, Des Moines, Polk Co, Iowa.³

Sandy Hesser is the daughter of James Phillip Hesser and Elizabeth L Sauer.¹

Sharon K Hesser is the daughter of James Phillip Hesser and Elizabeth L Sauer.¹

Susan Ann Hesser was born 11 May 1955.¹

Susan Ann Hesser died 12 May 1955.¹ She was the daughter of James Phillip Hesser and Elizabeth L Sauer.^1,2

Susan was buried in Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery, San Diego, San Diego Co, California.¹

Thane J Hesser is the son of Clayton Corley Hesser Jr and Jean E Burns.¹

Violet Matilda Hesser was born 5 December 1904 in Nebraska.^3,4 She was the daughter of Samuel Clayton Hesser and Bertha E Searl.³

She appeared on the 1910 federal census of Gosper Co, Nebraska, in her parent's household.¹

She appeared on the 1920 federal census of Gosper Co, Nebraska, in her parent's household.²

Violet married [-?-] Coppock.⁴

Violet Matilda Hesser died 2 October 1967 in Los Angeles Co, California, at age 62.⁴

Walter R Hesser was born 2 August 1916 in Nebraska.^3,1 He was the son of James Oscar Hesser and Maggie Van Epern.⁴

He appeared on the 1920 federal census of Gage Co, Nebraska, in his parent's household.¹

He appeared on the 1930 federal census of Gage Co, Nebraska, in his parent's household.²

Walter married Margaret Doeschot 17 January 1940 in Pella Church, Adams, Gage Co, Nebraska.⁵

His Social Security Number was 506-16-1455, issued before 1951 in Nebraska.³

Walter R Hesser died 3 January 1992 at age 75 (last residence was Hickman, Lancaster County, Nebraska.)³

William Creighton Hesser was born 31 October 1879 in Nebraska (the 1900 census has Oct 1878 as birth date.)^3,1,2 He was the son of William James Hesser and Arah Matilda Current.¹

He appeared on the 1880 federal census of Cass Co, Nebraska, in his parent's household.¹

He appeared on the 1900 federal census of Cass Co, Nebraska, in his father's household.²

William married Anna C [-?-].⁴

William registered for the World War I Selective Service Draft 12 September 1918 in Van Nuys, Los Angeles Co, California, where he lived in San Fernando and was a farmer, employed by Mal Morgan of Lamanda Park, at the Morgan ranch in San Fernando. He named Mrs Anna C Hesser as his wife and nearest relative; medium height, medium build, had blue eyes and brown hair.⁴

William Creighton Hesser died 1 August 1943 in Los Angeles Co, California, at age 63.³

William James Hesser was born 22 November 1834 in Washington Court House (near), Fayette Co, Ohio.⁷ He was the son of Samuel Hesser and Elizabeth Caylor.

He appeared on the 1850 federal census of Fayette Co, Ohio, in his parent's household, where he was a farmer.¹

William married Arah Matilda Current, daughter of Peter Current and Rebecca [-?-], 24 December 1854 in her father's home, Jay Co, Indiana, (one source states he was married in Henry County, Indiana.)^8,9

He appeared on the 1860 federal census of Jay Co, Indiana, enumerated 27 July 1860. Household: William J Hesser (25), Mary M (22), Mary E (3), and Samuel C (1/12), residing in Richland, Halfway post office, where William J was in the nursery business and had real estate valued at $20 and personal property at $250.²

In 1863 he migrated to Mt Pleasant, Cass County, Nebraska.⁹

He appeared on the 1870 federal census of Cass Co, Nebraska, enumerated 9 June 1870. Household: Wm J Hesser (34), Matilda (33), Mary E (12), Samuel C (9), Elizabeth R (7), Louis E (1), Thomas Sarkey (laborer - 23), David Ryon (laborer - 23), Adolphus Kinnard (laborer - 19), and Edward Kinnard (laborer - 23), residing in Rock Bluffs, Plattsmouth post office, where Wm J was a gardener who had real estate valued at $6,000 and personal property at $2,800.³

He appeared on the 1880 federal census of Cass Co, Nebraska, enumerated 19 June 1880. Household: William J Hesser (45), A Matilda (wif - 43), Mary A (dau - 22), Samuel T (son - 19), Elizabeth R (dau - 17), Lewis E (son - 11), Lulu E (dau - 8), William C (son - 7/12), Robert C VanCleve (laborer - 30), and Frank Bentley (laborer - 20), residing in Rock Bluffs where William J was a gardener and florist.⁴

He appeared on the 1900 federal census of Cass Co, Nebraska, enumerated 15 June 1900. Household: William J Hesser (65), Emma vanCleve (dau - 43), Edward Hesser (son - 30), William Hesser (son - 21), Inez Hesser (dau - 18), Roy vanCleve (grson - 12), Rose Wiley (serv - 26), and Earl Tracy (serv - 12), residing in Rock Bluffs where William J was a florist who owned his farm with a mortgage.⁵

In the spring of 1904, William removed to Rialto, San Bernardino County, California.⁹

The following appeared in a 1906 book on the genealogy of the Current family and was a remembrance by William James Hesser: “I was born near Washington C H, Fayette county, Ohio November 22, 1834. My father and mother, Samuel and Elisabeth (Caylor) Hesser, left that place in the Autumn of 1837, driving a team to Jay county, Indiana, and settled on a farm which they owned till their death and which is now a part of Redkey. The last night of our journey we stayed at the home of my mother’s brother, Samuel Caylor, nearly four mile south of the farm my father bought. There was no road and they had to cut a way through the timber, till we came to the camping place which my father selected just a little west of the big pond, where we camped beside a big oak log until father cut the trees and built a cabin to live in.
Though only three years old there was indelibly impressed on my mind two incidents that occurred on the journey; soon after leaving Sam Caylor’s, while crossing Dinner Creek, the horses got stalled in the deep mire, and I vividly remember seeing Uncle Sam’s yellow dog run around before the team while I was sitting in the front part of the wagon. Then, when we got to the Mitchell farm (later Father Current’s), which adjoined my father’s land, I remember that we stopped and got fire to take to our camp. They made a torch of splinters made of boards and carried to start a fire at the camp. That was before matches were invented, and when the fire went out they had to go to a neighbor’s to get coals or a torch, or strike flint on steel to make sparks, with which to kindle a fire.
In 1847 my parents moved back to Ohio to live with Grandmother Caylor, but returned to their Indiana home in 1850, where I lived with my parents until my marriage to Arah M Current. Our first home was in the little village called Mt Vernon, later named Redkey. Three of our children were born at this place. In September 1863, we left Indiana for Nebraska, and arrived at brother S B Hobson’s, November 1, 1863. We lived two years on his farm, then bought land, and moved into our own home near Plattsmouth, Nebraska, where my wife finished her life work and where I remained until May 5, 1904. While living there I worked at my chosen occupation of florist and fruit grower. On leaving there I came to California, the land of palms, flowers and fruits, where I expect to end my days on earth”.¹⁰

A biography published in 1906 stated: Hesser, William James, pioneer of Cass county, Neb., now a resident of Rialto, Cal., was born in Fayette county, O., near Washington Court House, Nov. 22, 1834. He is a son of Samuel and Elizabeth (Caylor) Hesser who came from Loudoun county, Va.. and settled in Ohio in an early day. The family were originally of German and English descent and emigrated to America very early in the history of the country. Jacob Caylor, grandfather of William J. Hesser, rendered active service in the War of 1812, and the canteen which he carried is now in the possession of the family. In 1837 Samuel Hesser moved his family to Indiana, and in order to reach the land which he had chosen for a home he was obliged to cut a road four miles long through the timber, and they camped upon the ground until he was able to build a log cabin. Shortly after he erected a hewn log house and later put up a frame building, which is still standing, but the farm itself has been made the town site of Redkey, which is one of the largest natural gas stations in the country. William J. Hesser was educated principally in the public schools of Indiana, but for two terms he attended the district school in Sugar Creek schoolhouse in Ohio, near where he was born. In early life he worked upon his father's farm and underwent the experiences of pioneer life in a new country. In 1863 he migrated to Nebraska, hauling his household goods by wagon from St. Joseph, Mo., to Mt. Pleasant, in Cass county. He first began the work of market gardening upon his brother-in-law's land near Mt. Pleasant, but soon after moved to a location near Plattsmouth. Here he also engaged in market gardening for a time, to which he soon added the growing of plants and later fruits. He then gave up market gardening and devoted all his attention to floriculture and horticulture, giving especial attention to ferns and palms. Mr. Hesser shipped palms from ocean to ocean, and during the Trans-Mississippi Exposition at Omaha in 1898 he sold a carload of his finest palms for that exhibit, while only the year before he had supplied over a carload to one of the parks in Omaha. He also supplied a large century plant to the exposition, which bloomed two years later in Chicago. Mr. Hesser deserves much credit for his exhaustive experiments in horticulture, which are of inestimable value to fruit growers of Nebraska. In 1890 he raised a large crop of apples, but after that the yield materially decreased. His continued experiments, however, have proven beyond a doubt that a variety of apple will yet be produced sufficiently hardy to withstand the climate of Nebraska and produce a moderate yield of fruit. Mr. Hesser is a republican in politics, and in the early days of the state was active in campaign work, but has never sought political office. He has been a member of the Methodist church for over fifty years and contributed generously to its support. He was married Dec. 24, 1854, in Henry county, Ind., to Arah M., daughter of Peter and Rebecca Current of Virginia. Ten children have been born to them: Peter who died in infancy; Mary Emily, the wife of Robert Van Cleave, now deceased, was matron for two years of the Industrial School for Girls at Geneva; Samuel Clayton, married to Bertha Searle, now resides in Gosper county, Neb; Elizabeth R., wife of Samuel Gapen, a resident of the Big Horn basin, Wyo; Orange Judd Lincoln, deceased; Louis Edgar, married to Rose Wiley, resides in Rialto, Cal; Flora May, deceased; Lulu, wife of Albert Churchill, a resident of Unadilla, Neb; William Creighton; and Hattie Inez Hesser. In the spring of 1904 Mr. Hesser removed to Rialto, Cal.⁹

He appeared on the 1910 federal census of Los Angeles Co, California, enumerated 30 April 1910. Household: William J Hesser (75), Emily M Van Cleave (dau - 52), and Harriet Inez Davis (dau - 28), residing at 2265 San Pasqual Street, Pasadena Township where he was a nurseryman for a nursery and was widowed.⁶

William James Hesser died 13 December 1913 in Los Angeles Co, California, at age 79.¹¹

William Mathias Hesser was born 18 May 1899 in Nebraska.⁵ He was the son of Samuel Clayton Hesser and Bertha E Searl.⁵

He appeared on the 1900 federal census of Gosper Co, Nebraska, in his parent's household.¹

He appeared on the 1910 federal census of Gosper Co, Nebraska, in his parent's household.²

William registered for the World War I Selective Service Draft 12 September 1918 in Elwood, Gosper Co, Nebraska, where he lived on RFD 1 and worked for S C Hesser [father] as a farmer. He named Bertha E Hesser as his mother and nearest relative; tall, medium build, had blue eyes and brown hair.⁶ He appeared on the 1920 federal census of Gosper Co, Nebraska, in his parent's household; he was a laborer on the home farm.³

William married Ava Schenkel, daughter of [-?-] Schenkel and [-?-] Rickels, between 1924 and 1925.⁴

He appeared on the 1930 federal census of Douglas Co, Nebraska, enumerated 9 April 1930. Household: William Hesser (30) and Ara (wif - 25), residing at 3957 North 36th Avenue, Omaha, where William was a laborer for a plow company wo rented his home for $20/month and did not have a radio.⁴

His Social Security Number was 506-01-8760, issued before 1958.⁷

William Mathias Hesser died 12 May 1958 in Shasta Co, California, at age 58.⁵

William Ralph Hesser is the son of Arthur W Hesser and Maybelle Reynolds.¹

Zola Gail Hesser was born 9 December 1914 in Nebraska.^1,3 She was the daughter of Samuel Clayton Hesser and Bertha E Searl.¹

She appeared on the 1920 federal census of Gosper Co, Nebraska, in her parent's household.¹

She appeared on the 1930 federal census of Gosper Co, Nebraska, in her parent's household.²

Zola married Orval "Bud" Lyon.³

Zola Gail Hesser died 28 May 2010 in Klamath Falls, Klamath Co, Oregon, at age 95.³

Her obituary stated: "Gail Lyon died in Klamath Falls, Ore, on May 28, 2010. She was born on Dec 9, 1914, to Clayton and Bertha (Searl) Hesser and spent her early childhood in Nebraska, graduating from Elwood High School in 1933. In 1939, she and her husband, Orval "Bud" Lyon, moved to Oregon, where they resided since. She is survived by daughters and sons-in-law, Norma Jean and Dale Zuelow of La Canada, Calif, and Janet and Don Temple of Carson City, Nev; sister-in-law, Midge Epperson of Klamath Falls; grandchildren, Michael Campbell of Springfield, Darrell Campbell of Klamath Falls, Greg Roden, Berkeley, Calif, Leslie and Bob Heaton, Valencia, Calif, Kristie Polk of Henderson, Nev, and Chris and Cindi O'Grady of Merrill; great-grandchildren Christina Campbell, Nathan Beaty, Larissa, Chandler and Chelsea O'Grady, and Alexia Polk and Tommy; special friend, Stanley Ferguson; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. She was preceded in death by her husband in 1998, her daughter Maureen in 2004, her parents, six brothers and six sisters. . . ."³

James married Anne Rudd, daughter of Joseph Rudd and Elizabeth Wilmoth.¹

James Hester was named in the will of Joseph Rudd as one of the securities 31 January 1779 in Mecklenburg Co, Virginia Colony.¹

Joseph Rudd Hester was born between 1785 and 1786 in North Carolina (1850 census of Orange County, North Carolina.) He was the son of James Hester and Anne Rudd.¹

Louisa Rudd Hester was the daughter of James Hester and Anne Rudd.¹