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David Hesselgesser

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David Hesselgesser was the 10th child of Robert Hesselgesser and the 10th child born to Jane Hazlett. David was born 27 Jun 1861 in Butler Co., PA when Mary Jane was 16 years old, James Maxwell was 15 years old, William was 12 years old, Sarah Emily was 11 years old, Margaret Ann was 9 years old, Samuel was 8 years old, Robert was 6 years old, Martha Ellen (Mellie) was 4 years old and John Lowery was 2 years old. David married Alice Sophia Smith on 13 Oct 1881 at the age of 20 and they had 1 child. David died 16 Nov 1926 at the age of 65.

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Grandparents  William Hetselgesser
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Parents  Robert Hesselgesser
Jane Hazlett
Siblings  Mary Jane HesselgesserJames Maxwell HesselgesserWilliam HesselgesserSarah Emily HesselgesserMargaret Ann HesselgesserSamuel HesselgesserRobert HesselgesserMartha Ellen (Mellie) HesselgesserJohn Lowery HesselgesserDavid HesselgesserInfant Son Hesselgesser
Children  Vallie May Hesselgesser 

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Biographical information was last updated: August 25, 2025.

In the 1916 Farm Directory, David was listed as a farmer and a stock raiser - Guernsey & Belgian horses. David owned 110 acres in or near Cabot in Winfield Township.
 
David & Alice Hesselgesser tombstone:
David & Alice Hesselgesser tombstone

References

Last data update: Aug 25, 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/54150513/david-hesselgesser Citation post date: 2025-08-25

Personal genealogical research information and notes provided by James E. Sutton III, Research conducted in Aug 2025 Citation post date: 2025-08-25

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

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