Martha Ellen (Mellie) Hesselgesser Newcom

Martha Ellen (Mellie) Newcom was the 8th child of Robert Hesselgesser and the 8th child born to Jane Hazlett. Martha Ellen (Mellie) was born 13 Nov 1856 in Leasureville, PA when Mary Jane was 11 years old, James Maxwell was 10 years old, William was 8 years old, Sarah Emily was 6 years old, Margaret Ann was 5 years old, Samuel was 3 years old and Robert was 1 year old. Martha Ellen (Mellie) married John Joseph Newcom on 11 Dec 1884 at the age of 28. . Martha Ellen (Mellie) died 26 Dec 1941 at the age of 85.

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Martha Ellen tombstone with husband John Newcom

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Last data update: Oct 19, 2025

1870 United States Census Document, Winfield Township, Butler County, PA; Enumeration date: Jun 29, 1870, page 13, lines 12-21 Citation post date: 2009-07-04

Find A Grave internet website for grave markers, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/15126348/mellie_e-newcom Citation post date: 2025-10-19

Personal genealogical research information and notes provided by James E. Sutton III, Research conducted in Oct 2025 Citation post date: 2025-10-19

Personal genealogical research information and notes provided by Nancy Lee (Hesselgesser) Sutton, Citation post date: 2008-05-20