Hester Etta Vorheis

Brief Life History of Hester Etta

When Hester Etta Vorheis was born on 27 October 1858, in Iowa, United States, her father, Isaac J Vorheis, was 22 and her mother, Abigail Austen, was 16. She married Elias E Hartsock on 19 October 1877, in Crawford, Kansas, United States. They were the parents of at least 1 son and 1 daughter. She lived in Lockridge Township, Jefferson, Iowa, United States in 1860 and Crawford Township, Crawford, Kansas, United States for about 10 years. She died on 19 February 1923, in Crawford, Kansas, United States, at the age of 64, and was buried in Girard, Crawford, Kansas, United States.

Photos and Memories (0)

Do you know Hester Etta? Do you have a story about her that you would like to share? Sign In or Create a FREE Account

Family Time Line

Elias E Hartsock
1846–1913
Hester Etta Vorheis
1858–1923
Marriage: 19 October 1877
William Hartsock
about 1878–
Bertie M Hartsock
1879–1881

Sources (6)

  • Esther E Borheis in household of Isaac J Borheis, "United States Census, 1870"
  • Hester E Vorheis, "Kansas County Marriages, 1855-1911"
  • Hester Etta Vorheis Hartsock, "Find A Grave Index"

Spouse and Children

World Events (8)

1863

Abraham Lincoln issues Emancipation Proclamation, declaring slaves in Confederate states to be free.

1868

Historic Boundaries: 1868: Crawford, Kansas, United States

1876 · The First Worlds Fair in the U.S.

The First official World's Fair, was held to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence in Philadelphia. 37 Countries provided venues for all to see.

Name Meaning

Variant of Voorheis , a surname of Dutch origin (see Voorhees ). Compare Voreis .

Dictionary of American Family Names © Patrick Hanks 2003, 2006.

Possible Related Names

Discover Even More

As a nonprofit, we offer free help to those looking to learn the details of their family story.

Create a FREE Account

Search for Another Deceased Ancestor

Share this with your family and friends.