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Robert Hesselgesser

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Born: 3 Apr 1822 in Winfield, Butler Co., PA
Married: Jane Hazlett on 29 Apr 1841 at Fisk Chapel, Leasureville, PA
Died:24 Apr 1887; Leasureville, PA

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Parents  William Hetselgesser
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Siblings  James HesselgesserWilliam HetselgesserRobert Hesselgesser
Children  Mary Jane Hesselgesser James Maxwell Hesselgesser William Hesselgesser Sarah Emily Hesselgesser Margaret Ann Hesselgesser Samuel Hesselgesser Robert Hesselgesser Martha Ellen (Mellie) Hesselgesser John Lowery Hesselgesser David Hesselgesser Infant Son Hesselgesser 

Biography/Pictures

Biographical information was last updated: October 19, 2025.

From Butler Citizen (Butler, PA), April 29, 1887, page 2, under "DEATHS."

HESSELGESSER-On Sunday evening, April 24, 1887. Robert Hesselgesser, aged about 65 years.

Mr. Robert Hesselgesser went to Scotland for some stock about two years ago, and has been ailing ever since. On Friday of last week he was attacked with paralysis of the heart, and was unconscious from then till Sunday evening, when he died. He was one of the heartiest and strongest men in the county, and the news of his death will be heard with surprise.

Robert Hesselgesser tombstone

Inscription
ROBERT HESSELGESSER
APRIL 24, 1887
AGED 65 YRS
& 21 DAYS

Robert Hesselgesser tombstone

References

Last data update: Oct 19, 2025

1850 United States Census Document, Buffalo Township, Butler County, PA; Enumeration date: Aug 23rd, 1850, page55, lines 19-24 Citation post date: 2009-07-04

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/54152714/robert-hesselgesser Citation post date: 2025-10-19

Personal genealogical research information and notes provided by Diane Macurdy, email dated Tuesday, 2006-01-24 Citation post date: 2006-06-13

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

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