My Genealogy Hound

HENRY FESS, farmer; P. O. West Milton; born in Montgomery Co., Ohio, in the year 1837; is a son of George and Louisa B. Fess, who were born in Germany; emigrated to this country, and settled in Montgomery Co., where his father died. His mother is living and resides near him. They were the parents of eight children, of whom only three are living, viz., Lavina, Catherine and our subject; the deceased are Mary, Jacob, George, Frederick and John. Mrs. F. was again married, to John Root, by whom she has had one child, viz., Sarah. Our subject was raised on the farm, on which he labored until he was 21 years old, at which time he began life for himself, and engaged in farming. In 1858, he was married to Miss Mary J. Harshbarger, by whom he has had nine children, seven of whom are living, viz., George, Mary, Samuel E., John Jacob, Lloyd and Charles A.; the deceased are Sarah and Floyd, the latter a twin brother of Lloyd. Mr. Fess owns 80 acres of land, on which he resides, all being in good condition, and fairly improved. He and his amiable wife are exemplary members of the Brethren in Christ Church, with which they have been connected eighteen years, and are consistent Christian people; he is one of the Trustees of the church. Mrs. F.’s parents were born in Ohio, her father in Montgomery Co., in 1815, her mother in this country in 1821. They are the parents of five children, four of whom are living, viz., Mary J., Samuel, Lloyd and George; Anna, deceased. Mr. H. is a member of the German Baptist Church; Mrs. H. belongs to the Brethren in Christ; Mary and George, children of Mr. and Mrs. Fess, are members of the church to which their parents belong.