Harrison Hesselgesser
Harrison Hesselgesser was the 5th child of Earl (Able) Hesselgesser and the 5th child born to Elizabeth Montgomery. Harrison was born 10 Nov 1888 in Winfield Township, PA when Myrtle Ellen was 8 years old, Retta Mae was 5 years old, Willie J. was 3 years old and Effie was ??? years old. Harrison married Elizabeth May Demmit on ??? at the age of ??? and they had 1 child. Harrison died 4 Dec 19?? at the age of ???.
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Biography/Pictures
Harrison is listed in the 1916 farm directory as a farmer working 101 acres on shares in Sarver, Winfield Township. He was a member of the Buffalo Presbyterian Church. Harrison was a large, fine-looking gentleman and Daddy (Kenneth Hesselgesser) always had great respect for him, liking him as a person. He is remembered as living in a big house with long steps going up to it.
Harrison and Retta Hesselgesser in 1942 at Delmar's home in Concord Township, champaign County, Ohio.
Mrs. Harrison Hesselgesser (Lizzie), Harrison Hesselgesser, Owen McElwain, George McElwain, Emma Hesselgesser McElwain.
References
Last data update: May 22, 2025
1910 United States Census Document, Winfield Township, Butler County, PA; Enumeration date: May 2, 1910, page 8, lines 22-25 Citation post date: 2009-07-08
Personal genealogical research information and notes provided by Nancy Lee (Hesselgesser) Sutton, Citation post date: 2009-05-29