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Robert Hesselgesser

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Born: 28 Dec 1854 in Butler Co., PA
Married: 1Emma Jane (Jennie) McGinnis on 8 Aug 1878 at Butler Co., PA
2Clara McGinnis on ??? at ???
Died:10 Feb 1940; Burwell, Garfield Co., NE

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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  Myrtle Mae Hesselgesser Robert Thomas Hesselgesser Harry Edward Hesselgesser Oscar Jay Hesselgesser Sarah Jane Hesselgesser William Guy Hesselgesser Gladys Iva Fern Hesselgesser Merna America Hesselgesser Zuyla Elizabeth Hesselgesser Frank Dee Hesselgesser 

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Biographical information was last updated: October 19, 2025.

Robert Hesselgesser was born in Butler county, Pa., in 1854 where he received his schooling. He was graduated from Iron City College in Pittsburgh, Pa.

On Aug. 8, 1878, Robert was married to Emma Jane McGinnis of Alleghany county, Pa. Soon after their marriage, they moved to Nebraska, settling first in Fillmore county where their first child, May, was born. May later became Mrs. James C. Hartford.

The family moved to Loup county in 1883. They were parents of a large family. Mrs. Fay Livermore and Mrs. Hartford were the the only ones who made this part of Nebraska their home. in 1890 Mr.Hesselgesser rode horseback and took the Loup county census. The family moved to Burwell in 1900 so that the children would have better educational advantages.

(By Lela Hartford Reed in Garfield County Roundup, A history of the people ..., 1967, pg 406)

After his wife, Emma's death, Robert returned to Pennsylvania and married his wife's sister, Clara (McGinnis) Flick. They lived in Tarentum, Allegheny Co., PA in 1920 and in Clinton Twp., Butler Co., PA for a few years until Clara passed away. Robert returned to Burwell and lived with his daughter, Fern.

Robert Hesselgesser tombstone:

Robert Hesselgesser tombstone

References

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

1900 United States Census document, Little York Precinct, Loup County, NE; Enumeration date: June 1,2 & 4, 1900, page 1, lines 26-32 Citation post date: 2009-07-05

Find A Grave internet website for grave markers, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/201199933/robert-hesselgesser Citation post date: 2025-10-19

Personal genealogical research information and notes provided by LaMont Hesselgesser, Citation post date: 2008-10-26

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

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