This is my G-G-G-grandfather Jacob Hess. He lived in Lewis county, NY in the Grieg Township. He was born about 1804, but not sure of the death date at this time.
I think this cabinet card ( circa 1885 ) must be a copy of an earlier Photo of him.
Decendancy from Jacob hess goes as follows:
#1. Jacob Hess
#2. Alexander Anson Hess
#3. Clayton Dewey Hess
#4. Malcolm Clayton Hess
#5. Peter Ashworth Hess
#6. ME - Malcolm Clayton Hess 2nd
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