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     Ethel Winnifred Hepburn was born on 2 June 1919 at MO, USA.¹ She was the daughter of John George Hepburn and Ella Lithgow Roberts. Ethel Winnifred Hepburn died on 9 December 2000 at Maryville, Nodaway County, MO, USA, at age 81. Wife of George Finley.¹

     George Henry Hepburn was born on 17 January 1910 at Hopkins, Nodaway County, MO, USA.^1,2,3 He was the son of John George Hepburn and Ella Lithgow Roberts. George Henry Hepburn married Lucille Marie Chambers on 27 April 1935 at Albia, Monroe County, IA, USA.⁴ George Henry Hepburn died on 14 February 1993 at Susanville, Lassen County, CA, USA, at age 83.^1,2

     Howard W. Hepburn was born on 11 February 1931 at IA, USA. He was the son of Sarradah Davis. Howard W. Hepburn died on 9 February 2012 at Fort Dodge, Webster County, IA, USA, at age 80. The Fort Dodge Messenger
Saturday, February 11, 2012

Howard W. Hepburn, 80, of Fort Dodge, died Thursday, February 9, 2012 at the Paula J. Baber Hospice Home in Fort Dodge from Pancreatic Cancer. Funeral services will be 1:30 PM Monday, February 13, 2012 at the First Baptist Church in Fort Dodge. Burial will be in North Lawn Cemetery. Visitation will be from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM Sunday at the Gunderson Funeral Home and Cremation Services in Fort Dodge.

He is survived by his five children, Jeff (Anne) Hepburn, Scott (Denise) Hepburn, Greg (Kathy) Hepburn, Kim (Craig) Wiles, and Dawn (Tom) Camamo; 11 grandchildren; a very special friend Alice Wiles; and his brother, Harold (Ernie) Younger. Howard is preceded in death by his wife, Georgann; his parents, and a brother, Ivan Younger.

Howard Wayne Hepburn, the son of James and Sarradah Hepburn, was born February 11, 1931 in Quitman, Missouri. On February 24, 1951 he was united in marriage to Georgann Johnson. Howard worked in several sales and management positions the last being with Born Free Industries where he retired from. He loved to travel and has visited all 50 states and Japan. Howard was a family man and loved anything and everything that had to do with family. Georgann passed away on October 8, 1990 after they had been married for 39 years. Howard belonged to Golden K Kiwanis and was a regular for morning coffee at Hy-Vee where he enjoyed talking with many friends.. He was buried at North Lawn Cemetery, at Fort Dodge, Webster County, IA, USA.

     James Liddle Hepburn was born on 12 September 1841 at Shapinshay, Orkney, Scotland. He married Maria Jane Robinson at Jesup, Buchanan County, IA, USA, on 17 February 1872. James Liddle Hepburn appeared on the census of 1920 at Independence, Jackson County, MO, USA. The census lists the family as: James L. Hepburn, 78, married, 1880, born Scotland; wife Marie J., 77, born Canada; brother David, 74, single, 1889, born Scotland; brother Richard, 71, single, born Scotland; sister Margaret Burgher, 76, widow, 1889, born Scotland.. He died on 10 February 1934 at Gaynor, Nodaway County, MO, USA, at age 92. He was buried at Long Branch Cemetery, at Gaynor, Nodaway County, MO, USA.

     James Roberts Hepburn was born on 1 September 1907 at Denver, Denver County, CO, USA. Age 12 at the 1920 census. He was the son of John George Hepburn and Ella Lithgow Roberts. James Roberts Hepburn married Sarradah Davis on 4 June 1932 at Nodaway County, MO, USA.¹ James Roberts Hepburn died on 7 April 1976 at Maryville, Nodaway County, MO, USA, at age 68. He was buried at Long Branch Cemetery, at Gaynor, Nodaway County, MO, USA.

     John George Hepburn was born on 1 December 1879 at Gaynor, Nodaway County, MO, USA. He was the son of James Liddle Hepburn and Maria Jane Robinson. John George Hepburn married Ella Lithgow Roberts on 27 October 1904 at Denver, Denver County, CO, USA. John George Hepburn appeared on the census of 1920 at Independence, Jackson County, MO, USA. The census lists the family as: John L. Hepburn, 40; wife Ella L., 38, dau Dorothy H., 14, son James R., 12, son George H., 9; son Donald H., 3 8/12. Next door are father , mother and Uncles.. He died on 1 May 1952 at Hopkins, Nodaway County, MO, USA, at age 72. He was buried at Long Branch Cemetery, at Gaynor, Nodaway County, MO, USA.

     It is likely that C. Louise and Dorothy H. are the same person as C. Louise does not appear in the 1910, 20 or 30 censuses.

     Lavon Rose Hepburn is the daughter of James Roberts Hepburn and Sarradah Davis.

     Margaret (Margarite) Amelia Hepburn was born on 26 September 1875 at Gaynor, Nodaway County, MO, USA. She was the daughter of James Liddle Hepburn and Maria Jane Robinson. Margaret (Margarite) Amelia Hepburn died on 15 June 1898 at Gaynor, Nodaway County, MO, at age 22. She was buried at Long Branch Cemetery, at Gaynor, Nodaway County, MO, USA.

     She remained unmarried.

     Thomas Henry Hepburn Rev was born on 3 November 1872 at Gaynor, Nodaway County, MO, USA. He was the son of James Liddle Hepburn and Maria Jane Robinson. Thomas Henry Hepburn Rev died on 8 August 1953 at age 80.

     He performed the marriage of his sister Charlotte and Dick Hotchkin at a ceremony in Hopkin, MO. A newspaper article said that he resided in Monett, MO.

     Lawerence Ellis Herington was born on 17 December 1908 at Lima, Livingston County, NY, USA. He married Grace Elizabeth Witherell, daughter of William J. Witherell and Sarah F. McLean, in 1930. Lawerence Ellis Herington died on 7 October 1984 at Noyes Memorial Hospital, Dansville, Livingston County, NY, USA, at age 75. He was buried at Canaseraga Cemetery, at Canaseraga, Allegany County, NY, USA.

     Elizabeth Regina Herwick was born on 20 May 1882 at Akron, Summit County, OH, USA. Age 49 at the 1930 census. She married Jonas Leroy Gorham, son of Alvin John Gorham and Celina Priscilla Potts, on 24 July 1924 at Akron, Summit County, OH. Elizabeth Regina Herwick died on 13 March 1971 at Akron, Summit County, OH, at age 88. She was buried at Greenlawn Memorial Park, at Akron, Summit County, OH, USA.

     It would seem by the burial information that Elizabeth had two previous marriages, as the names Huegle and Brady are given in these records.

     William was born at Wilson, Niagara County, NY, USA, in June 1858. Age 51 at the 1910 census. 1900 census gives June 1859, age 41.. He married Louvisa Bigalow at NY, USA, on 12 October 1881.¹ William Hesher appeared on the census of 1900 at Wilson, Niagara County, NY. The census lists the family as: Wm Hesher, Jun 1858, 41, married 18 years, born NY, parents born Germany, farmer; wife Louvisa, Mar 1866, 34, married 18 years, born NY, 1 child, 1 living; son Wm R, Jun 1882 or 3 (very difficult to read), 17, single, born NY.This page isn't indexed by Ancestry.com, Supervisors Dist 18, Enumerator Dist 93, Sheet 6, pg 209A.. He died on 9 February 1933 at Wilson, Niagara County, NY, at age 74. He was buried at Fillmore-Halstead Cemetery, at Niagara County, NY, USA.

     William Roy Hesher was born on 11 June 1882 at Nelson, Madison County, NY, USA. 1900 census June 1883, age 17.¹ He was the son of William Hesher and Louvisa Bigalow. William Roy Hesher died on 14 April 1950 at Niagara County, NY, USA, at age 67. North Ridge Cemetery records
William Ray Hesher aka 'Ray' married the former Harriett Pauline Austin on Feb. 11, 1908. They owned a small farm East of the hamlet of Ransomville, on route 93. Raising chickens and having a small grape vineyard.
The birthdate of Ray has not been recorded in the family records, we're still trying to locate his birthplace. Ray and Harriett had one son Mervin, who had married twice and had NO children. This family has been buried at the North Ridge Cemetery, in the town of Cambria. 
Grace K. (Crewe) Austin (Findagrave.com#47751216).² He was buried at North Ridge Cemetery, at Ransomville, Niagara County, NY, USA.

     Henry was born at NY, USA, in May 1841. 1880 census says age 39 and born in May..¹ He was the son of Jacob Hess and Margaret R. Starkweather. Henry Ruben Hessserved during the Civil War. He married Anna Wright Hotchkin at Pulteney, Steuben County, NY, USA, on 29 January 1871.¹ Henry Ruben Hess appeared on the census of 1880 at Pulteney, Steuben County, NY. The census lists the family as: Henry R. Hess, 39, born May, husband, born NY, parents born NY, grape grower; wife Anna H., 39, born Nov, born NY, parents born NY; son Hervy, 3, born May, born NY; dau Lida May, 1, born May born NY.. He died on 21 October 1913 at Pulteney, Steuben County, NY, at age 72.¹ He was buried at Glenview Cemetery, at Pulteney, Steuben County, NY, USA.

     Hervey J. Hess was born in May 1877 at Pulteney, Steuben County, NY, USA. He was the son of Henry Ruben Hess and Anna Wright Hotchkin. Hervey J. Hess died in 1917 at Pulteney, Steuben County, NY. He was buried at Glenview Cemetery, at Pulteney, Steuben County, NY, USA.

     Jacob Hess was born in 1807 at NY, USA. Age 43 at the 1850 census. He married Margaret R. Starkweather at NY circa 1836. Jacob Hess appeared on the census of 1850 at Pulteney, Steuben County, NY, USA. The census lists the family as: Jacob Hess, 43, farmer, born NY; Margaret, 42, born NY; Jeremiah, 13, born NY; Henry, 9, born NY; William, 6, born NY. He died in 1872 at Pulteney, Steuben County, NY. He was buried at Glenview Cemetery, at Pulteney, Steuben County, NY, USA.

     Son's Henry and William served in the Civil War together and Henry married Martha's sister Anna.

     Jeremiah was born at NY, USA, on 19 May 1837. J. J. Hess, 1880 census of Pulteney, NY.. He was the son of Jacob Hess and Margaret R. Starkweather. He married Florence Augusta Prentiss at NY on 7 January 1862. Jeremiah died on 6 June 1901 at Pulteney, Steuben County, NY, USA, at age 64. He was buried at Glenview Cemetery, at Pulteney, Steuben County, NY, USA.

     Lida May Hess was born on 26 May 1879 at Pulteney, Steuben County, NY, USA. She was the daughter of Henry Ruben Hess and Anna Wright Hotchkin. Lida May Hess died on 9 January 1964 at Hammondsport, Steuben County, NY, USA, at age 84. Daughter of Henry Reuben Hess and Anna Wright Hotchkin Hess. Lida was a telephone operator for 47 years, a member of the Pulteney Presbyterian Church and the Sons of Union Veterans. She died at the Keuka Rest Home.. She was buried at Glenview Cemetery, at Pulteney, Steuben County, NY, USA.

     She remained unmarried. Liinda May was a telephone operator for 47 years, a member of the Pulteney Presbyterian Church and the Sons of Union Veterans. She died at the Keuka Rest Home.

     He married Susan Marie Angus circa 1978. Mark Hess and Susan Marie Angus were divorced circa 1979.

     William Asa Hess was born on 16 December 1843 at Steuben County, NY, USA. He was the son of Jacob Hess and Margaret R. Starkweather. He married Martha Augusta Hotchkin at NY, USA, on 6 April 1873. William Asa Hess appeared on the census of 1890 at Pulteney, Steuben County, NY, USA. The census lists the family as: Veterans Census, William Hess, Pri, Co A, 161st NY Vol, Jan 1864-- Nov 1865.. He died on 13 May 1907 at Pulteney, Steuben County, NY, at age 63. He was buried at Glenview Cemetery, at Pulteney, Steuben County, NY, USA.

     It is believed that they had 2 children but the Compiler can not find them in any census.

     Wayne Hester married Gloria Edwards, daughter of Vines Preston Edwards Jr. and Eva Porter.

     Nathan C. Heth was born on 29 March 1848 at PA, USA. Age 62 at the 1910 census. 1900 census says age 52. Born 29 Mar 1848 according to Death Certificate. He married Elma Eina Hotchkin at Meadville, Crawford County, PA, USA, on 10 September 1893. Married 7 years at the 1900 census..¹ Nathan C. Heth appeared on the census of 1910 at Meadville, Crawford County, PA. The census lists the family as: Nathan C. Heth, 62, married once, (no years given), born PA, parents born NY; wife Elma, 55, married once( no years given), no children, born PA, parents born NY; sister Elmira E., 72, single, born NY, parents born NY.. He resided at Meadville, Crawford County, PA, in 1920. He died on 27 January 1921 at Meadville, Crawford County, PA, at age 72. Death Certificate date..² He was buried at Greendale Cemetery, at Meadville, Crawford County, PA, USA.

     Son of Henrt and Mary Kane Heth.

     Susie May Heth was born on 12 November 1897 at KS, USA.¹ She married Mac Leod Hotchkin at Wichita, Sedgwick County, KS, USA, in September 1917. Susie died on 22 May 1980 at Winfield, Cowley County, KS, USA, at age 82. Her obituary appeared in the Wichita Eagle/Beacon on 24 May 1980..^2,3,4 She was buried at Highland Cemetery, at Winfield, Cowley County, KS, USA. Block L, West, Lot 14-2.

     Catherine Elizabeth Hettmansperger was born on 14 November 1869 at IN, USA. 1900 census gives a date of Feb 1874, an Internet Posting gives birth 14 nov 1869, death 6 aug 1959 and marriage 7 Feb 1893. Gravestone says 1874. She was the daughter of Johanh Christopher Hettmansperger and Barbara Catherine Geiger. Catherine Elizabeth Hettmansperger married Frederick Fletcher Roth, son of Lewis Roth and Martina Rogers, on 7 February 1893 at IN. Married 6 years at the 1900 census.. Catherine Elizabeth Hettmansperger died on 6 August 1959 at Wabash County, IN, USA, at age 89. She was buried at Falls Memorial Gardens, at Wabash, Wabash County, IN, USA.

     Charles Frederick Hettmansperger was born on 20 December 1847 at Germany. He was the son of Johanh Christopher Hettmansperger and Barbara Catherine Geiger. Charles Frederick Hettmansperger died on 6 November 1920 at Paw Paw, Wabash County, IN, USA, at age 72.¹ He was buried at Roann Community Cemetery, at Roann, Wabash County, IN, USA.

     From "History of Wabash County, Indiana" pub. 1914)
CHARLES FREDERICK HETTMANSPERGER. One of the productive and well-cultivated farming properties of Paw Paw township is that owned by Mr. and Mrs. Charles Frederick Hettmansperger, a tract of 130 acres, on the east side of the Chippewa Turnpike, about seven and one-half miles northwest of Wabash and two and one-half miles southeast of Roann. Through this farm runs Paw Paw creek, which gives it splendid irrigation, and its numerous other natural advantages have been supplemented by Mr. Hettmansperger's intelligent treatment of the soil, his modern methods of operation and his comprehensive knowledge of the business of farming. He is now sixty-seven years of age, but so thoroughly has he kept himself abreast of the times and in sympathy with modern ways, that he is able to successfully compete with the younger generation about him, and to realize a full amount of prosperity from the labor which he expends upon his land. More than forty years have passed since he located in Wabash county as a farmer on his own account, and during this time he has watched with the eye of a proprietor the growth and development of this section, an advancement to which he has contributed by his labors as an agriculturist and his fidelity as a good citizen.

Mr. Hettmansperger is of German nativity, born in Baden, December 20, 1847, a son of Christian and Catherina Hettmansperger. He was seven years of age when he accompanied his honest and hard-working parents to the United States, the family first settling on a farm in the vicinity of Buffalo, New York, and later on a property which the father purchased about forty miles east of that city. There they remained for but a short time, when the land was sold and the family returned to the Fatherland. The attraction of American life, ways and methods, however, proved too strong and soon the Hettmanspergers returned to this country, this time coming to the agricultural district of Wabash County, Indiana, of which region they had received glowing reports. For several years the father rented land, but when he had become fully satisfied as to the productiveness of the soil he purchased a property in Paw Paw township, northwest of Urbana. In later years he turned his attention to commercial affairs in that city, and there both he and his wife passed away.

Charles Frederick Hettmansperger, who is better known, perhaps, as Fred, was given few advantages in his youth. He attended the public schools of Germany for short periods, but the greater part of his education was given him in the school of hard work, for his father was in modest circumstances and the lad's assistance was needed in working the home farm. He was a sturdy youth of thirteen years when the family came to Wabash county, and although he was never able to attend school, here he was keen and observant, made the most of every opportunity, and thus gained a good, practical knowledge, which has made him more shrewd in business matters than many who have been given far greater opportunities for schooling. He continued to assist his father, and remained under the parental roof until he was twenty-one years of age, at which time he started out to face the world on his own account. As may be supposed he had some difficulty in gaining a foothold, as he was without capital save that represented by his willing heart and strong hands, but he persisted confidently, did whatever task he was assigned to well, and soon found himself on the highway to success.

After working for two years on the farm of Christian Eby, Mr. Hettmansperger went south of the city of Wabash, and there accepted a contract to build a fence for Mr. Connor, a piece of work, it may be said, that was well and capably done. At that time he accepted employment on the farm of his future father-in-law, Almon Riddle, of Paw Paw township, and at his home, in September 1871, was married to his daughter, Almoriah Malinda Riddle, who had been born in an old log house on the old Reed farm, located on the border of Miami county. She was thirteen years of age when she came to the Paw Paw Township farm, and this has continued to be her home to the present time. Mr. Riddle was a carpenter by trade and also followed school teaching for some years, but was not a success as a farmer. He continued to reside on this property, however, until his death at the age of seventy-seven years. They were the parents of three children, namely: Frank, who enlisted for service in the Third Battery, Indiana Volunteers, at the outbreak of the Civil war, and after the expiration of his three-months' service, reenlisted for the entire period of the war, following the close of which he went to Arizona and there passed away; Almoriah Malinda, who is the wife of Fred Hettmansperger; and Darius, who served as a soldier during the Civil war and died while on his way home after the close of that struggle.

After their marriage Mr. and Mrs. Hettmansperger settled on their present farm, he working for his father-in-law until the latter's death, when the farm was bequeathed to Mrs. Hettmansperger. He has cleared a great deal of this land, which is now in a high state of cultivation, and is engaged in successful general farming operations. A friend of modern methods, he keeps abreast of the times, and the general appearance of his tract denotes his knowledge of his business and the able manner in which he is directing it.

Three children have been born to Mr. and Mrs. Hettmansperger, namely: Francis Orlando, who is managing the operations on his father's farm (married Flora Jay and has six children,—Louisa, William, Mary, Paul, Ruth and Catherine); Lilly, who died at the age of two years, three months; and one child who died in infancy.

In politics Mr. Hettmansperger is a Democrat in national matters, but in local affairs is liable to give his support to the man he deems best fitted for the office, irrespective of party lines. He is alive to all of the real questions of the day, and takes a keen interest in all matters that affect the welfare of his community and its people. He has been a member of the Methodist church since boyhood.

     Earnest Hettmansperger was born on 12 December 1859 at IN, USA. He was the son of Johanh Christopher Hettmansperger and Barbara Catherine Geiger. Earnest Hettmansperger died on 4 March 1928 at Fort Wayne, Allen County, IN, USA, at age 68. Son of Fred & Barbara (Geiger) Hettmansperger. Married Katie E. Miller on 16 December 1886 in Wabash County, Indiana.

1900: Residing 201 North East Street, Wabash, Indiana. Husband of Catherine; parents of Ernest Jr, Karl, Bessie, Alma and Harry. Occupation: Saloon keeper.

1910: Residing 505 North East Street, Wabash, Indiana. Husband of Catherine; parents of Carl (21, printer - newspaper office), Bessie (16, clerk - notions store), Alma and Harry. Occupation: Retail merchant - cigars.

1920: Residing 505 North East Street, Wabash, Indiana. Husband of Catherine. Occupation: Stationery engineer - heating company.

Cause of death: Chronic myocarditis.. He was buried at Falls Memorial Gardens, at Wabash, Wabash County, IN, USA.

     Frederick Hettmansperger was born in 1844 at Germany. He was the son of Johanh Christopher Hettmansperger and Barbara Catherine Geiger.

     Jacob Hettmansperger was born in 1845 at Germany. He was the son of Johanh Christopher Hettmansperger and Barbara Catherine Geiger. Jacob Hettmansperger died on 5 February 1926 at Wabash, Wabash County, IN, USA. He was buried at Falls Memorial Gardens, at Wabash, Wabash County, IN, USA.

     Johanh Christopher Hettmansperger was born on 2 June 1821 at Baden, Baden Wurttemberg, Germany. He married Barbara Catherine Geiger at Germany. Johanh Christopher Hettmansperger died on 9 March 1895 at Urbana, Wabash County, IN, USA, at age 73. He was buried at Saint Peters Cemetery, at Urbana, Wabash County, IN, USA.

     Johanh Christopher Hettmansperger was born on 8 February 1856 at Germany.¹ He was the son of Johanh Christopher Hettmansperger and Barbara Catherine Geiger. Johanh Christopher Hettmansperger died on 23 April 1932 at Wabash County, IN, USA, at age 76.¹ He was buried at Saint Peters Cemetery, at Urbana, Wabash County, IN, USA.