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Re: John Hession

markishy — 2012-04-25 20:02:31Z

thank you, that sounds interesting, will give it a try.

Re: John Hession

joancarson21 — 2012-04-25 19:25:02Z

You are just the person for whom I have been searching to lead my way into Irish research. I notice you have referenced several sites which can be used for researching Irish ancesters. I have been trying to find a good one for several years. There are about 19,000 individuals on my chart, most being English. I always have to stop when I find anyone who came from Ireland. Both my husband and I have family originating from County Mayo, mine from the south, his fom the north and possibly County Waxford.
Paying for Ancestry.com is about all we can handle at the moment and the only Irish sites I have found are cost prohibitive. Could you please send me a list of free sites or who have nominal charges that you have used and found to be satisfactory and reasonably easy to use. I will forever be in your debt. Many thanks, Joan .......... chrlcrs@cox.net

Re: John Hession

clchilds — 2012-04-25 16:51:09Z

Oh - sorry - thought they were in the US. I am no help England research. I did do a quick search on rootsireland.ie and did get one hit for a baptism between 1881-1883 for a John Hession with a father named John and a mother named Mary. You could check it out and see if it seems to work or lead you elsewhere. Just note - if you do pay to see it - the info is not always inclusive - more could be on the original (parents names etc..). Also - the Irish use the same names over and over and over - so it might not be your relative but then again - it might! I've had it go both ways. Best of luck!

Re: John Hession

markishy — 2012-04-25 14:59:48Z

I don't know if he ever went to the US, he married my Gran in England in 1921 and lived here the rest of his life. It is his life before this that is a mystery.

Re: John Hession

clchilds — 2012-04-25 13:16:45Z

Also - from the census- did you get any idea of when he came to the US? I see a John Hession came from Co Mayo and arrived in 1915 for one. Also - there are several John Hessions in Griffith's valuation in Co Mayo and Galway.

Re: John Hession

clchilds — 2012-04-25 13:08:49Z

Did you find naturalization info for him?

Re: John Hession

markishy — 2012-04-25 12:52:42Z

Hi, we think John was from County Mayho but have no proof. I have his marriage and death certificate but they don't give any information. The church records show his parents to be Mary (Marie) and John although this is in latin. His eldest son was John and his eldest daughter was Mary. Not sure were else to look, Janice.

Re: John Hession

clchilds — 2012-04-25 12:44:15Z

Hi - my relatives are Hessions from Galway, Ireland. I don't show a John directly - but maybe a cousin? Don't know how much research you've done and where you've looked... Where were they married? I found the most helpful thing was the death cert - which can usually be ordered. Many times it has the parents names (including mom's maiden) and sometimes the birth town. Also a marriage cert has lots of good info. Again- can sometimes be located. Familysearch.org is a good site and it is free. If you have more detail rootsire is a good site - but very pricey!!! Most of my research has been in New York so if that is your area give me a shout and I might have some ideas. Good Luck!

Re: John Hession

markishy — 2012-04-25 12:30:35Z

Hi, thank you for your message. I an still searching and would appreciate any info you may have as I am struggling to find any relative at all. Janice.

Re: John Hession

Amandahession — 2012-04-25 02:12:28Z

Hi-I am new to this but I think there is a picture or two posted of John Hession. My gg father Tom and your grandfather John were brothers so i'm searching kind of the same thing. Let me know if you got what you needed as you posted this awhile ago!

Thanks!

Re: John Tarpy/Bridget Hession

maeclaireemmycateellejae — 2012-03-26 14:47:07Z

Hi, Tom.

I'm not sure if you've found the information you've been seeking as I'm responding to an older post. Here's information that I was given by a family member who was doing research some time ago... I'm from the Thomas Tarpy line (John Michael's brother).

John Michael "Mike" Tarpy b. Feb 9, 1840 in Tuam. He arrived in Philadelphia in 1948 at the age of eight. Became a citizen on Nov 4, 1964 at age 24. Vouched for by Patrick Hanley as an outstanding citizen. Oral family history has him smuggled out of Ireland under a woman's skirt. Lived in PA from 1848 to ~1864. In 1872, he puyrchased 60 acres of farm land on Big Hurricane Creek in McEwen, Humphreys Co, TN.

John Michael's parents: John Tarpy and Bridget Hession

John Tarpy b. ~1800 in Annaghdown, County, Galway, Ireland. He married Bridget Hession Dec 19, 1823 in Annaghdown, County Galway, Ireland. She was born ~1800 in County Galway. Sources: Marriages in the Roman Catholic Diocese of Tuam, Ireland, 1821-1829. Note: John Tarpy is the only land holder listed in Tuam during the years 1848-1864. Source: Griffiths Valuation.

Children of John Tarpy and Bridget Hession: Thomas Tarpy b. Mar 6, 1827, Ireland; d. May 2, 1913 in McEwen, TN and John Michael Tarpy.

John Tarpy may have had one brother, William Tarpy sinch they are the only Tarpy's listed in Griffins Valuation of Ireland in 1840s. William Tarpy b. ~1800; m. Bridget Craven, Nov 16 1823, Annaghdown, County Galway, Ireland.

My relative was unable to identify John Tarpy's parents and only left the following notes: The original Gaelic spelling of Tarpy is O'Tarpaigh; family roots in County Sligo.

All the best!

Re: Ellen Hession

katgrifey — 2011-11-22 13:27:26Z

Thank you for checking Joan. I was working both lines as Hession was my great grandmother & Griffin my great grandfather.
It will remain a mystery for now!

Re: Ellen Hession

joancarson21 — 2011-11-21 17:42:22Z

Kat, I have checked all my Griffin's, only have five, and found no match. Most were born in 1860-70-80. I did not realize you were working on the Griffin line, thought it was a Hession line.
Sorry I could not help.
Joan

Re: Ellen Hession

joancarson21 — 2011-11-21 17:41:17Z

Re: HESSION (ALSO HESSIAN) GENEOLOGY

joancarson21 — 2011-11-21 00:14:21Z

Paul, all the names you gave in your e-mail are in my Hession line numerous times but I need more than names. How about a few dats for me to work with. Actually I believe your line lived too far north for me. My line comes from around Hollymout, Mayo. If you still want to check for matches please send dates.
Joan

Re: HESSION (ALSO HESSIAN) GENEOLOGY

hessionhatesyou — 2011-11-20 19:24:57Z

My name is Paul Aidan Hession. I grew up in quincy ma. Son of john hession of athenry co. Galway who was the son of john thomas hession who was the son of michael hession brother of the patrick hession....hopefully its the same patrick hession!

Re: Ellen Hession

gjbauer11 — 2011-08-23 02:05:55Z

My Grandmother was a Hession from the Ballindine area near Claremorris. The family were farmers but one relative Martin Hession had a store/post office, I believe in Claremorris. They settled in NYC and eventually ended up in the Bronx. I'll ask my mother if she knowa of any Griffin relatives.

Re: John Hession

clchilds — 2011-07-09 02:13:06Z

Hope you found what you needed - if not check the Irish Civil registry - one John Hession in 1882 - several around that date. Good luck!

Re: Delia Hession -- Pittsburgh, PA

clchilds — 2011-07-09 01:59:32Z

Hi - don't know if this helps - but Delia was a nickname for Bridget. I have a relative - Bridget Hession that was baptized in 1871. The Hessions of Ireland were mostly in Galway and Mayo counties. You could search the Irish civil records for Bridget or Delia born/baptized in 1866. There are several I can see - it would help if you had the name of her parents (maybe from the death cert?) to narrow down which record is hers. Good luck!

Delia Hession -- Pittsburgh, PA

annschiavone35 — 2011-06-07 23:54:23Z

My maternal great-grandmother was Delia Hession (Hesson?). She was born in Ireland around 1866. She came to the US in either 1881 or 1884. She married James O'Donnell at Sacred Heart Church in Pittsburgh, PA. James was born in Pittsburgh, PA.
I cannot find any more details on Delia--how she got here, why she came or if she came with any family. If anyone has any leads for me, I'd love to hear them. Thanks!

John Hession who married Ruby DuBose b. 1923 Mississippi d. 1988

paints4Him — 2011-06-07 20:52:13Z

Hello,
I'm looking for any information on a John Hession who married my Great-Aunt Ruby DuBose, who was born 15 May 1923 in Mississippi and d. 17 Feb 1988. At this time I have no further information on him or any of his family and would certainly appreciate any help here.

Thank you,
Georgia DuBose Nagorka
Biloxi, MS

Re: Barry Hession in Canada

denijack — 2011-05-09 03:35:25Z

I have no doubt ! We have a copy of a letter from Bridget Conniff's brother to her after they had inquired about a Michael Hession. Bridget's brother lived in Minnesota so I am guessing that this Michael Hession did as well. He could be Thomas' brother but I can't find anything on him. In the reply it states that Michael Hession died circa 1851.

Re: Barry Hession in Canada

joancarson21 — 2011-05-08 17:41:18Z

Checking the records it appears there were three brothers on my line who were born in Hollymount, Mayo, Kilmaine, Kilcommon, Ballinrobe, Connaught, Ireland to Malachi Hession and Bridget Gaynard. They were John L. b. 1830; Malachi b. 1837 and Thomas b.1838. John m. Bridget Costello; Malachi m. Bridget Walch, these two brothers were married in Fitchburg, Massachusetts. Thomas m 1st Bridget Calt 2nd Mary Connolly. This union produced 5 children, all born 1866 thru 1871, in Carrowmore, Mayo, Kilmaine, Kilcommon, Ballinrobe, Connaught.Ireland. (5 miles from Hollymount) Later all came to Fitchburgh, Massachusetts. NO MATCH BUT CLOSE (Wish I understood place names in Ireland.)

Re: Barry Hession in Canada

terrywhite444 — 2011-05-08 13:15:47Z

It appears there are Hessions/Hessians in the USA, Austrilia, Canada and elsewhere - I don't know if or when they connect, but what I can do is open my tree Hessions in PEI (Prince Edward Island, Canada) to the public for a couple of weeks so everyone can cross check their info with what I have. My orginal Hession to Canada was Gilbert b.,1798 from Cong.
Mayo. who married Dorothy Gahan.

Re: Barry Hession in Canada

denijack — 2011-05-08 08:29:40Z

My Hessions originate from Tuam as well. Thomas Hession and wife Bridget Conniff came to Australia in 1841. Both born circa 1800. Thomas , son of Patrick Hession and Maria Brady.
Is there any mention of them in Barry's book ?? Or does anyone know of this couple ??

Denise

Re: Barry Hession in Canada

pmhayes122 — 2011-05-07 18:20:48Z

Hi Joan --

My great-grandfather was John J. Hession who was born in County Mayo on 25 Sep 1855 to Michael Hession and Bridget Murphy - and according to family stories they were living in Ballinrobe. I'm not sure what other children they had. I'm hoping to locate the family in Barry Hession's research so that I can confirm that.

Does this sound like it may be a fit with your Hessions?

Looking forward to your reply!

Patti Hayes

Re: Barry Hession in Canada

pmhayes122 — 2011-05-07 18:15:53Z

Sounds great, Mark! Let me know if there is any way I can assist in your efforts. Really appreciate your willingness to share your uncle's research! :)

Patti Hayes

Re: Barry Hession in Canada

joancarson21 — 2011-05-07 17:35:50Z

I read Marks new message just before I sat down to reply to your last message. I was writing to tell you that I think we may have a match and that I would like to compare notes. My research always turns up Hession's from Tuam whereas mine come from Hollymount, Ballinrobe, Mayo. I was also going to volunteer to help pay for the scanning into an electronic format if that is the decision made. This of course depends on there being a connection to my ancesters. I have just written pretty much this same message to Mark.

Re: Barry Hession in Canada

joancarson21 — 2011-05-07 17:25:59Z

I have just read Pat Heyes message and was getting ready to respond when your last message showed up. I was writing to tell Pat that I think he and I may have a match and that I would like to compare notes with him. My research always turns up Hession's from Tuam whereas mine come from Hollymount, Ballinrobe, Mayo. I was also going to volunteer to help pay for the scanning into an electronic format if that is the decision you make. This of course depends on there being a connection to my ancesters. I was wondering if your Mother is the person I corresponded with years ago. She told me she had records for the Hession's that her husband had compiled and that she would be in touch later when she had cleaned his office. A year or two later she wrote and said her mother and son were both ill and that she would contact me later. I neve hard from her again. I first posted a note on this board on 15 April 2008.

Re: Barry Hession in Canada

markandrox — 2011-05-07 05:52:00Z

Now that i have located the book my Uncle Barry put together,I want to compare it to the one my Mom (Joan Hession)possesses and make sure they are one in the same.Trying to locate her copy is proving to be a little more difficult.If her copy is indeed the same as mine,I will try to scan it onto memory stick and see if I can reformat it to make it smaller.(hope my computer doesn't crash..lol)If successful I will be able to email it to whoever requests it.Note!My Mom explained to me that my Grandfather (Dr.Henry Arthur Hession)and Great Uncle (Captain John Hession who emigrated to the U.S.A.)would sometimes also use Hessian as their last name.Also I know where my Uncle Barry's widow (Joanne) lives,which is a couple of hours away and wonder how much original Hession documentation she has in her possession.

Re: Barry Hession in Canada

pmhayes122 — 2011-05-07 04:20:59Z

Hi Mark --

I'm so sorry to hear that your Uncles have passed. I believe my cousin Jim Hession reached out to your Uncle Barry about 10 years ago.

My father's mother was a Hession, and we've been able to trace the family back to Ballinrobe, Mayo.

I know that your Uncle Barry spent many years and tremendous effort painstakingly researching and cataloging the Hessions, and I'm sure he would love to see that work preserved and shared with future generations. If there is a way you can bring the book to a Kinko's or other reproduction service to be scanned into an electronic format, I would most certainly be willing to share in the cost of that effort. Depending upon the estimate, I might even be able to cover the cost.

Please contact me and let me know if you think this is feasible. Perhaps I could then assist in establishing a small webspace in honor of your Uncle Barry where other Hessions could come to benefit from his extensive research.

I hope to hear from you soon!

Pat Hayes

Re: Barry Hession in Canada

joancarson21 — 2011-05-02 16:11:22Z

I believe anyone with the Hession name in their family records would be interested in seeing what Barry worked on for so long. At some point most of us heard he knew probably more about the Hession's in North America than anyone and that we should go to him for information. Except for asking you to check for names of Hession's we have confirmed as part of our family, I know no way for you to share the informaion you have with us. This would cause you do do a lot of work and tke a lot of your time. Should you be willing to do this Please let me know and I will send you my Hession names and the names of their family and be very greatful to you for any help you could give. You are great to have gone this far to help. Joan

Re: Barry Hession in Canada

terrywhite444 — 2011-05-01 21:11:41Z

hi,

I would like to confirm the connection between my wife's family and your family. I will post my email address below.

thanks for your time,

terry white
phyllishession@rogers.com

Re: Barry Hession in Canada

markandrox — 2011-05-01 17:56:18Z

I have located the book that my uncle (Barry Hession) created prior to his passing.I am not quite sure what information you would require,please be more specific.To transfer the information to you..I'm not sure how to do this as it is in a book form.

Re: Ellen Hession

joancarson21 — 2011-04-17 00:45:51Z

Kate, I was just made aware or your message of 2008. I have no immediate leads but thought I might mention I have a HESSION line originating in Hollymount. They came to Massachusetts and settled. I have a Thomas HESSION b.abt 1804 who married an Ellen b. 1806, While Ellen is not the person you are hunting they may have had a daughter Ellen. The two sons I knowof are John b. 1825 arrived abt 1844, Thomas. b. 1835 arrived 1847. Both went first to Easton, Washington Co., N.Y. because that was where the jobs were, but I have a feeling Massachusetts was always their ultimate destination. Hope this gives you a better picture of the HESSIONS in Hollimount. It seeems there was a large family there. Should I find anything that I think might help I will contact you. HOpe you will do the sme for me. Joan

Re: Hession

joancarson21 — 2011-04-17 00:42:22Z

It has been two years since we have been in touch. I feel very guilty for not checking on your well being before now.
When last I heard both your son and mother were in the hospital and you were running in circles. I hope your life has a little sunshine in it by now and that the world is a brighter place. Please drop me a line and let me know how your are doing.

Re: Hession

joancarson21 — 2011-04-17 00:42:02Z

Barbara, I tried to send you a message several days ago but received a message that I had to be cleared by you before the e-mail could be delivered to your address. Not sure you ever received that e-mail or not. In any case I said I was sorry to hear life is so frightening the moment, my heart goes out to you. Hope everything comes together again for you very soon. I have all the confidence in the world that you will contact me again. Life seems to have periods when it seems everything is falling apart and times when it all comes together. Keep the faith and I wish you the best.
Joan

Hession

joancarson21 — 2011-04-17 00:41:49Z

Barbara, I can't believe you remembered my message after all this time. It sounds like you have been having a pretty rough time of it. Take your time. These people have been dead a long time and they can wait until you get your life straightened out. I have faith that you will contact me again. After all, anyone who remembered this enquiry has earned my respect and can be depended upon. Best of luck. Take care, my heart feels for you.
Joan

Re: TRIP

Winnie98 — 2011-04-14 11:34:41Z

My Hessions live in Ballyglass. I saw the farm in 2001. Michael Hession, my great grandfather was born in Gardenfield, but we can't trace back any further. I wonder how more can be traced? Also I wonder how the Hessions made it through the famine. Michael married Eleanor Keaney and lived next door to her family headed by Thomas Keaney and his wife Judith Kilcoyne.Are the Hessions in Galway related? I also have O'Boyle relatives. My great uncle Thomas was an engineer who brought water to Claremorris.
Claremorris is a lovely town. There is a book about the church and another about Claremorris which you might want to purchase. You can also see a webcam on line.
Have fun in Ireland. Hope your research is very productive. Winnie

Re: Barry Hession in Canada

rhession — 2011-04-13 07:36:43Z

Hi This email is for Markandrox.

Joan

I corresponded with Barry in the early 80's, and I met him and Joane in 1987. I stayed with them a couple of times at that time. He is the reason that started me in genealogly. I would be most interested in viewing his research.

Roy Hession
rhession@telus.net

Re: Barry Hession in Canada

markandrox — 2011-04-10 05:08:50Z

Hello,
Barry Hession was my Uncle and he along with my other Uncle
Doug actually travelled to Ireland and traced back the family name.Unfortunately several years ago both Uncles passed.My mother Joan Hession just celebrated her 85th birthday and has the final draft/book that was put together by both my uncles.I will try to locate it if anyone is interested.

Shannon Rupczyk Hession, daughter of, Thomas Rupczyk .&. Laureen Rupczyk .(Erie,County,Pennsylvania,)

KENNELLYMARKA — 2011-01-09 23:14:33Z

Shannon Rupczyk Hession,
formerly of North East.pa,
passed away at age 30 on Monday,
Dec. 27, 2010,
at Serenity Place in Dublin, Ga.
At the time of her passing,
Shannon lived with her family in Dexter, GA.
Ms. Rupczyk was a homemaker and devoted wife and mother. Aside from her family, Shannon loved art and music and her passions showed in everything she did. Shannon was the truest form of strength you could find and she was an inspiration to all who knew her.
She is survived by her mother, Laureen Rupczyk of Georgia, father Thomas Rupczyk of North East,
husband Robert "Jayme" Hession of Georgia,
two children Rowan and Leah,
two sisters Laurie Moks of Erie.pa,
and Stephanie Milligan of Georgia,
two brothers, Robert Teribery of Erie,
James Thomas Rupczyk of Georgia;
father and mother-in-law John and Laura Hession of Georgia,
several nieces and nephews,
aunts, uncles, cousins
and many dear friends.
A private memorial will be held on January 15, 2011, in honor of Shannon for local family and close friends who were unable to attend the service held at Blue Water Baptist Church in Dublin, Georgia on Dec. 29, 2010. A memorial fund has been established at the Erie General Electric Federal Credit Union under the name Shannon Rupczyk Hession Memorial for anyone who wishes to contribute.
Erie Times-News on January 9, 2011 .

Blue Water Baptist Church."
in Dublin, Georgia .

John Hession

janishy — 2010-02-21 23:39:33Z

I am trying to find any information regarding my grandfather John Hession born around 1882. His father was also John and his mother was Mary. It is believed he was born in Ireland but this is not 100%.I would appreciate any information as I have so far not been able to find anything before he married my grandma in 1921, here's hoping Jan.

Patrick Hession, Did he follow the siblings to Manchester? 1870's-1900

sbaxter0927 — 2010-02-21 04:09:23Z

Hello,

I've found many Hession family members from Ireland (Galway) in Manchester, England where they were married, etc. Except for one brother. Did he stay in Ireland or am I not looking hard enough.

Patrick Hession's parents are Patrick Hession and Honor Joyce.

According to family history he was married twice. I don't know who was first thou.
Bridget Gormley was on of his wives who had at least three children, Edward, Stephen and Thomas.

His other marriage was with Bridget McWalters.

Some of the name spellings maybe off a bit.

any help would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you.

-Stephen-

Re: Ellen Hession

katgriffey — 2009-11-07 01:42:07Z

Joan, I certainly will keep you in mind if I find any Hession leads. The Ellen I am tracing was still in Ireland per the Irish 1901 census in place called Ballykinava. I recently looked at the 1901 UK census and noted there was a Mark Griffin therein - same age and birth place was Ireland. He was a boarder and working in Manchester. I wondered if he was Ellen Hession's husband Mark Griffin? If so he was listed on two different countries census same year. But then again in 1901 Ireland was still part of UK. I get the impression the folks I am trying to trace may have gone into UK VS America to get industrial work. So I wonder if you have connected to UK for any of your Hessions? Agree there was a large family of Hessions in Hollymount and my Ellen ancestor was there at some point. Thank you for your advice about the Mass Hessions. I will make note of it and see if I can find any links to them.
Kat

Re: Ellen Hession

katgriffey — 2009-11-07 01:22:20Z

Hi Susan - My email address changed so I didn't see your reply. Forgive my late response. This is interesting -confused- but nevertheless interesting.
You see the ancestor I was tracing Ellen Hession had a son Anthony (my grandfather)and his daughter Catherine (my aunt) marred an Arthur McNally in Flatbush Brooklyn. Arthur had a brother (forget the name) who was never married, committed suicide. So this is an odd coincidence. Arthur McNally was born in USA - not an immigrant.

Re: change email

RickGibison60 — 2009-09-24 18:59:00Z

My Grandmother on my fathers side was Mary Elizabeth Hession born 3/2/1891 in Wilmington Delaware. She married my grandfather George Gibison in Wilmington in 1913. Her parents were Martin J. Hession and Rebecca Maxwell of wilmington also. Martin was born in 1867 in Wilmington and Rebecca was born in 10/1870. They were married in 9/12/1889. Martin was the son of Michael Hession and Mary Keating both born in Ireland. I believe Michael entered the U.S. through Philadelphia in the 1850's. I have found them living in Wilmington in the 1860 Census. The only other children of Michael and Mary that I am aware of are Margaret P. born 1860 died 1883 and John B.. I amd trying to figure where in Ireland they are from. I have found a Michael Hession in Lancashire England in 1851, but have not gone further. Hope this helps. Rick Gibison.

Re: change email

clive220 — 2009-09-21 23:48:35Z

Dear Trish.

I have just started researching the Hession side of my family tree.
I have a Margaret Mary Hession who I beleive was born in or near Co.Mayo Ireland in 1850. She eventually married my Gt Grandad Charles Ephraim Burgess in Chelsea, London.
But I am interested in her family, father, mother etc to which I know nothing. So I would be very interested in any Hession info you may have.
My email address is clive.woodley@cevalogistics.com

Thank you

Kind Regards

Clive Woodley

Re: Hession Interments

RickGibison60 — 2009-08-27 15:06:15Z

I am interested in the List of Hessions, you have, who are buried at Cathedral Cemetery. My Grandmother was a Hession. Her Father was Martin Hession and her Grandfather was Michael Hession (born in Ireland). I knew there many Hessions buried there. My Dad and Uncle had a tombstone place at one of the plots where many were buried. You can send the information to my e-mail at richard.gibison@delmarva.com. Thank you in advance. Rick Gibison.

Re: Julia Hisson

elizabethmetcalf1 — 2009-08-25 05:30:40Z

I have the Hisson name in my family tree as well, it's on my husbands side. The Hisson name in Ontario originates from African American slaves who escaped to Canada in the early and mid 1800's. Some census records have the original Hissons of Upper Canada as being born in Vermont.
Don't know if they're of any relation to your Julia Hisson, but from what I've noticed Hisson spelled this way is not very common,so you never know.
Good Luck,
Elizabeth