i am a direct hess descendant. cant seem to go back any further than jacob and elizabeth. jacob born in virginia 1788 died champaign co ohio 1838. elizabeth born loudoun co 1798 died in champaign co ohio 1889. married 12-22-1817 in berkeley co west virginia/virginia. children george washington, ellen, susannah, john n, jacob jr, mary margaret, and samuel(i am from his line) they moved to champaign co ohio about 6 wks after samuel was born in 1833.