Bishop Samuel Hess was born in Conestoga Twp son of Micael and Barba Krieder Hess. He came to this area in 1760 and purchased 300 acre homestead. A church and cemetery were constructed on his farm.
A note....Some historians believe that this Samuel Hess is buried elsewhere.. 107885795 it's possible this is another Samuel Hess
one can't understand why in 1819 a body would be taken 30 away for burial?
This Samuel Hess is my 5th great grandfather and I stand on the Family tradition that Bishop Hess is buried with others family in the graveyard on farm in West Donegal Twp. Lancaster Co., PA; Benn Hertz, 2022
Bishop Samuel Hess was born in Conestoga Twp son of Micael and Barba Krieder Hess. He came to this area in 1760 and purchased 300 acre homestead. A church and cemetery were constructed on his farm.
A note....Some historians believe that this Samuel Hess is buried elsewhere.. 107885795 it's possible this is another Samuel Hess
one can't understand why in 1819 a body would be taken 30 away for burial?
This Samuel Hess is my 5th great grandfather and I stand on the Family tradition that Bishop Hess is buried with others family in the graveyard on farm in West Donegal Twp. Lancaster Co., PA; Benn Hertz, 2022
Family Members
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Christian Martin Hess
1779–1862
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Elizabeth Hess Gall
1781–1861
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Agnes Barbara Hess Heull
1785–1848
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Susanna Martin Hess Plough
1785–1851
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Michael Martin Hess
1787–1823
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Samuel M. Hess
1788 – unknown
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Anna Hess
1789 – unknown
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Abraham Martin Hess
1791–1823
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Catharine Hess McLanahan
1793–1888
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Mary Hess Winters
1801–1860
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