Jacob Kiess 
M, (12 October 1826 - 6 June 1909)
- Relationship
- 7th great-grandson of Hans Kiess
Jacob Kiess was born on 12 October 1826 at Hepburn Township, Lycoming County, Pennsylvania.1 He was the son of John Kiess and Elizabeth Seamiller. Jacob Kiess married Elizabeth Steiger in 1849.1 Jacob Kiess died on 6 June 1909 at Eldred Township, Lycoming County, Pennsylvania, at age 82 years, 7 months and 25 days. He was buried in the Blooming Grove Cemetery, located in Hepburn Township, Lycoming County, Pennsylvania.
He From the 'History of Lycoming County', by Meginness 1892, page 1193.
Jacob Kiess, son of John and Elizabeth Kiess, was born on the old homestead in Hepburn Township, on October 12, 1826 and has always followed the occupation of a farmer. He was married in 1849 to Elizabeth Steiger who has given him eight children. Mr. Kiess bought a part of the old Wilson farm which he has improved and lived on for twenty-five years. He is of the Baptist faith and a Democrat in politics. He was a farmer.
He From the 'History of Lycoming County', by Meginness 1892, page 1193.
Jacob Kiess, son of John and Elizabeth Kiess, was born on the old homestead in Hepburn Township, on October 12, 1826 and has always followed the occupation of a farmer. He was married in 1849 to Elizabeth Steiger who has given him eight children. Mr. Kiess bought a part of the old Wilson farm which he has improved and lived on for twenty-five years. He is of the Baptist faith and a Democrat in politics. He was a farmer.
Children of Jacob Kiess and Elizabeth Steiger
- Mary Kiess+ (Jan 1850 - 1932)
- John C. Kiess (12 Oct 1851 - 17 Jul 1878)
- David Kiess+ (12 Dec 1855 - 27 Apr 1927)
- Hannah Kiess (Nov 1857 - 1935)
- Edward E. Kiess+ (1 Feb 1860 - 26 Mar 1926)
- Jacob Kiess (c 1862 - )
- Benjamin U. Kiess+ (May 1865 - 1937)
- Rebecca Kiess (c 1867 - b 1892)
Last Edited=15 Oct 2005
Citations
- [S21] Watson Kiess, History of the Kiess Family, Who Came From Germany and Settled In Pennsylvania In The Early 1800's (Lycoming County, Pennsylvania: n.pub., 1957), p. 2.