OBIT: Abraham Hesson, 1909, formerly of Adams County, PA

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Abraham Hesson

Abraham Hesson, of Harney, Md., died at his home in that place on Thursday, August 26, aged 80 
years, 10 months and 5 days.  Mr. Hesson had been bedfast for the past four months, but his 
death was sudden and unexpected.  He was eating his dinner when he became suddenly ill, death 
following several hours later.

For about 30 years Mr. Hesson resided in Mount Joy township.  He was a successful farmer and 
for many years practiced as a veterinary surgeon.  He had been living retired for about fifteen 
years, having moved to Harney a number of years ago.

Surviving him are the following children:  Mrs. C. F. Sanders, Mrs. Virginia Horner, Mrs. J. W. 
Benner, Gettysburg; D. J. Hesson, of Taneytown; Waybright Hesson and Mrs. J. P. Eyler, of Elko, 
Nevada.

Funeral from his late home Saturday afternoon at 1:30.  Interment in Evergreen Cemetery, 
Gettysburg.

The Hanover Herald – Saturday, September 4, 1909