Andrew Heiss

M, b. 1875, d. 1950
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  • Andrew Heiss was born in 1875 in Tenterfield, New South Wales. (mother shown as Sophy.)
  • He was the son of Jakob Andreas Heiss and Sophia Sopp.
  • At the age of 25 years, Andrew Heiss married Elizabeth Nolan, daughter of Robert Nolan and Letitia Unknown, in 1900.
  • In 1930,his wife, Elizabeth Nolan died in Grafton, New South Wales.
  • Andrew Heiss appeared on the Electoral Roll between 1930 and 1936 living at Cowper District, New South Wales.
  • Andrew Heiss died in 1950 in North Sydney, New South Wales.

Children of Andrew Heiss and Elizabeth Nolan

Catherina Margaretha Heiss

F, b. 12 May 1807, d. 1 October 1837
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  • Catherina Margaretha Heiss was born on 12 May 1807.
  • She was the daughter of Georg Michael Heiss and Rosina Magdalena Kubach.
  • Catherina Margaretha Heiss died on 1 October 1837 at age 30.
  • Catherina was buried on 4 November 1837 in Nordheim, Brackenheim, Württemberg, Deutschland.

Child of Catherina Margaretha Heiss

Charles Heiss

M, b. 1873, d. 2 August 1956
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  • Charles Heiss was born in 1873 in Tenterfield, New South Wales. Twin of Henry.
  • He was the son of Jakob Andreas Heiss and Sophia Sopp.
  • At the age of 39 years, Charles Heiss married Louisa Maria Juergens, daughter of Edward Henry L Juergens and Johanna T Unknown, in 1912.
  • Charles Heiss died on 2 August 1956 in Tenterfield, New South Wales, Australia.
  • Charles was buried in Tenterfield Cemetery. He was buried in the Church of England section, Row E Lot 8 in an unmarked grave.

Child of Charles Heiss and Louisa Maria Juergens

Clare Emmeline Heiss

F, b. 1919, d. 5 July 2002
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  • Clare Emmeline Heiss was born in 1919 in Tenterfield, New South Wales.
  • She was the daughter of Andrew Heiss and Elizabeth Nolan.
  • At the age of 25 years, Clare Emmeline Heiss married Frank Ronald Torr in 1944 in North Sydney, New South Wales.
  • Clare Emmeline Heiss died on 5 July 2002 in Narraween, New South Wales.

Dorothea Heiss

F, b. circa 1914, d. 4 September 1935
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  • Dorothea Heiss was born circa 1914 in Tenterfield, New South Wales.
  • She was the daughter of Charles Heiss and Louisa Maria Juergens.
  • Dorothea Heiss attended school in Tenterfield District Rural School in 1931 She obtained the following results for her intermediate year - Heiss, Dorothea. English B,History B, Geography B, Business Principles A, Art B, Agricultural Botany A.
  • Dorothea Heiss died on 4 September 1935 in Tenterfield, New South Wales, Australia.
  • Dorothea was buried on 5 September 1935 in Tenterfield Cemetery. She was buried in the Church of England section, Row E Lot 6, near her mother and father.

Edward Henry Heiss

M, b. 1916, d. 1974
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  • Edward Henry Heiss was born in 1916 in Tenterfield, New South Wales.
  • He was the son of Andrew Heiss and Elizabeth Nolan.
  • In 1949 The following notice appeared in "The Sydney Morning Herald" on 29 January 1949 :- " HEISS-BREWSTER -The Engagement is announced of Jean elder daughter of Mr and Mrs W J Brewster of Hamilton Brisbane, to Edward youngest son of Mr A Heiss and the late Mrs E Heiss of Grafton N S W."
  • Edward Henry Heiss died in 1974 in New South Wales.

Elsie Robina Heiss

F, b. 1914
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  • Elsie Robina Heiss was born in 1914 in Tenterfield, New South Wales.
  • She was the daughter of Andrew Heiss and Elizabeth Nolan.
  • Elsie Robina Heiss appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1936 living at Cowper District, New South Wales.
  • At the age of 30 years, Elsie Robina Heiss married John Jackson Wellburn in 1944 in North Sydney, New South Wales.

Frederick Andrew Heiss

M, b. 1867, d. 1952
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  • Frederick Andrew Heiss was born in 1867 in Tenterfield, New South Wales.
  • He was the son of Jakob Andreas Heiss and Sophia Sopp.
  • Frederick Andrew Heiss died in 1952 in Tenterfield, New South Wales.

Frederick William Heiss

M, b. 1912, d. 1946
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  • Frederick William Heiss was born in 1912 in Tenterfield, New South Wales.
  • He was the son of Andrew Heiss and Elizabeth Nolan.
  • Frederick William Heiss appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1936 living at Cowper District, New South Wales.
  • At the age of 28 years, Frederick William Heiss married Emma Elizabeth Baker in 1940 in Grafton, New South Wales.
  • Frederick William Heiss died in 1946 in Grafton, New South Wales.

Child of Frederick William Heiss and Emma Elizabeth Baker

Georg Michael Heiss

M, b. 24 May 1766, d. 26 February 1832
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  • Georg Michael Heiss was born on 24 May 1766 in Germany.
  • He was the son of Georg Michael Heiss and Rosina Margaretha Grubeun.
  • He was a farmer in Untereisesheim, Germany.
  • At the age of 26 years, 8 months and 12 days, Georg Michael Heiss married Rosina Magdalena Kubach, daughter of Johanns Franz Dietrich Kubach and Maria Catherina Kayser, on 5 February 1793 in Talheim Heilbronn, Württemberg, Deutschland.
  • Georg Michael Heiss died on 26 February 1832 in Untereisesheim u Obergruppenbach, Wurttenburg, Germany, at age 65.
  • Georg was buried on 28 February 1832 in Untereisesheim u Obergruppenbach.

Children of Georg Michael Heiss and Rosina Magdalena Kubach

Georg Michael Heiss

M, b. 1732, d. September 1811
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  • Georg Michael Heiss was born in 1732.
  • He was the son of Joh Michael Heiss and Anna Sophie Krellin.
  • Georg Michael Heiss married Rosina Margaretha Grubeun circa 1760.
  • Georg Michael Heiss died in September 1811.
  • Georg was buried on 25 September 1811 in Untereisesheim, Heilbronn, Württemberg, Deutschland. He was 79 years old.

Child of Georg Michael Heiss and Rosina Margaretha Grubeun

Georg Michael Heiss

M, b. 11 July 1813, d. 28 March 1884
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George Heiss

M, b. 1877, d. 1964
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  • George Heiss was born in 1877 in Tenterfield, New South Wales.
  • He was the son of Jakob Andreas Heiss and Sophia Sopp.
  • At the age of 31 years, George Heiss married Annie Sewell, daughter of Daniel Joseph S Sewell and Margaret Cash, in 1908 in Sydney.
  • George Heiss and Annie Sewell appeared on the Electoral Roll between 1930 and 1936 living at Richmond District, New South Wales.
  • In 1953,his wife, Annie Sewell died in Singleton, New South Wales.
  • George Heiss died in 1964 in Hamilton, Sydney, New South Wales.

Henry Heiss

M, b. 1873, d. 8 October 1909
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  • Henry Heiss was born in 1873 in Tenterfield, New South Wales. Twin of Charles.
  • He was the son of Jakob Andreas Heiss and Sophia Sopp.
  • Henry Heiss died on 8 October 1909 in Tenterfield, New South Wales, Australia.
  • Henry was buried in Tenterfield Cemetery. He was buried in the Methodist Section Row C Lot 26.
    Henry Heiss - son of Jacob Heiss & Sophia Sopp. (1873-1909). Tenterfield Cemetery. Photo thanks to Lesley W.

Isobel May Heiss

F, b. 1910
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  • Isobel May Heiss was born in 1910 in Tenterfield, New South Wales.
  • She was the daughter of Andrew Heiss and Elizabeth Nolan.
  • Isobel May Heiss appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1936 living at Cowper District, New South Wales.
  • At the age of 34 years, Isobel May Heiss married Arthur Laurence Sharpe in 1944 in North Sydney, New South Wales.

Jacob Balthas Heiss

M, b. 22 May 1801, d. May 1871
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Jakob Andreas Heiss

M, b. 11 November 1832, d. 3 April 1913
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  • Jakob Andreas Heiss was also known as Jacob Andrew Albig.
  • He was born on 11 November 1832 in Kochendorf, Wurtenburg, Germany.
  • He was the son of Johann Friedrich Christof Albig and Johanna (Rosina) Heiss.
  • His changed his name to Jacob Andrew Heiss. Just why he changed his surname is unclear. Perhaps his father had warned him not to apply with the surname of Albig, since Frederick and Rosina had both falsified their ages in order to qualify for assisted passage to Australia on the "Undine" in 1855.
  • Jakob Andreas Heiss and Johann Martin Bonhag immigrated to Sydney on 17 September 1857. He arrived on the ship "Gottorp" from Bremen in Germany. (The passenger list does not show individuals). Jakob was Martin's uncle, brother of Lorenz Albig who had arrived in Australia in 1855 but had died at Tabulum in 1856 after a fall from a horse.
  • In 1863 Jacob applied for Naturalization. The record shows he was 30 years old, living in Tenterfield and arrived on the "Gottorp."
  • At the age of 31 years, 3 months and 18 days, Jakob Andreas Heiss married Sophia Sopp, daughter of Johann Sopp and Marithis Elizabeth Gesang, on 29 February 1864 in Tenterfield, New South Wales, Australia. The marriage certificte shows Jacob was a bachelor labourer, living in Tenterfield, and Catherine a spinster house servant living in Tenterfield. Their ages and details of their parents were not given. Witnesses to the marriage were Johnann Bonhag (Jacob's nephew), and Elizabeth Sopp (Sophie's sister). The minister was James Hart Johnson.
  • Jakob Andreas Heiss and Sophia Sopp had nine children - John F who died as a young man aged 20, Rosina Mary who died aged two years, Frederick Andrew, Mary Catherine, twins Charles and Henry, Andrew, George and William. All of the children were born in Tenterfield.
  • In 1872 In 1872 Jacob was listed in the Grenville Post Office Directory as a carpenter, Jacob Heiz, living in Tenterfield.
  • In 1872 his name appeared in Greville's Post Office Directory. He was a carpenter. The name was spelt HEIZ.
  • The following article appeared in the "Maitland Mercury" on August 28 (no year given). NEW ENGLAND. (From the Tenterfield Star, Aug. 38.) An accident of a serious nature happened on Saturday morning last to a youth, named John Heiss, son of Mr. Jacob Heiss, contractor, Tenterfield. The day was very windy, and clouds of dust were flying, and the boy was assisting his father at a building, which is in course of erection in Rouse-street, and was going along the scaffolding carrying a batten, when he unfortunately missed his footing, blinded it is thought by the dust, and fell from the scaffold to the ground, striking in his fall some protruding brick work, thus causing a fracture of his right leg a little above the ankle. We are glad however to hear that he is now doing well."
  • Jakob Andreas Heiss died on 3 April 1913 in Tenterfield, New South Wales, Australia, at age 80. His death certificate shows him as Jacob HEISS (not Albig) and his parents are listed as Frederick HEISS and Rosina.
  • Jakob was buried in Tenterfield Cemetery. He is buried in an unmarked grave in the Methodist Section, Row F/Lot 31. His name appears on the headstone of the Sophy's grave (Row F/Lot 29.)
    Gravestone of Sophia Heiss (nee Sopp) (1839-1921) and Jacob Andrew Heiss (was Albig) (1832-1913). Photo thanks to Leslie W.
  • Jacob Heiss (son of Johan Frederick Albig & Johanna Rosina Heiss) - Tenterfield Pioneers honoured in Rotary Park, Tenterfield.

Children of Jakob Andreas Heiss and Sophia Sopp

Joh Michael Heiss

M, b. circa 1700
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  • Joh Michael Heiss was born circa 1700.
  • Joh Michael Heiss married Anna Sophie Krellin circa 1725.

Child of Joh Michael Heiss and Anna Sophie Krellin

Johann Christoph Heiss

M, b. 21 August 1822, d. August 1840
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  • Johann Christoph Heiss was born on 21 August 1822.
  • He was the son of Georg Michael Heiss and Rosina Magdalena Kubach.
  • Johann Christoph Heiss died in August 1840.
  • Johann was buried on 25 August 1840 in Talheim Heilbronn, Württemberg, Deutschland.

Johann Georg Heiss

M, b. 11 January 1805
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Johanna (Rosina) Heiss1

F, b. 27 January 1794, d. 23 February 1860
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  • Johanna (Rosina) Heiss was baptized on 27 January 1794 in Talheim Heilbronn u Untereisesheim, Wurtenburg, Germany.
  • She was the daughter of Georg Michael Heiss and Rosina Magdalena Kubach.
  • At the age of 21 years, 11 months and 27 days, Johanna (Rosina) Heiss married Johann Friedrich Christof Albig, son of Georg Peter Albich and Marie Salome Hessinger, on 23 January 1816 in Wurtenburg, Germany. Registered at the parents of the bride and groom were Georg Michael Heiss (father of bride), Rosina Magdalena Heis (mother of bride) George Peter Albig and Maria Salome Albig father and mother of groom)

    According to a researcher in Germany, Rosina and Frederick had 13 children, but only 4 lived to adulthood. Three of these, Lorenz, Adreas Jakob and Magdalena Rosina came to Australia, Lorenz and Magdalena Rosina with their parents in 1855.
  • In August 1854 Frederick, Rosine and their two children Lorenz and Rosine applied to emigrate to Australia. Rosine (younger)'s date of birth was given as 31 Dec 1835. The date of birth of the other three was not recorded. They were all noted as born in Koschendorf District of Neckarsuim.
  • Johanna (Rosina) Heiss and Johann Friedrich Christof Albig immigrated to Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, on 13 February 1855. Frederick's immigration record showed him as Friedrich Albrih, 45, travelling with Rosina aged 54 presumedly his wife, Rosina 19, and Lawrence 35. They came to Australia on the "Undine". However the Victorian Immigration records show another family, the Albich family had travelled on the "Undine" bound for Melbourne - this family consisted of a W Albich, 49, travelling with Rosine aged 47 presumedly his wife, Rosine 18, and Lorenz 27, presumedly their son.
    According to an article published by the Burwood & District Family History Group, shipping arrangements for some emigrants fell through because of the lack of numbers and the passengers had to be re-assigned. A surviving passenger contract for Frederick Albrich and his family shows the family were stranded when no suitable ship could be found for them. This would account for the different information held by the Victorian and NSW immigration authorities.
    The cut off age for assisted immigrants was 50. However, hopeful passengers often gave incorrect information in order to qualify for assisted passage. Frederick was most likely amongst their numbers, since his son Lorenz stated his age as 35 and Frederick was only 45 on his application. Frederick was at least 58 when he arrived in Australia, perhaps older.
    An article on German immigration "Auswanderer nach Australien" shows a family consisting of Christopher Albig (1790-1863), Roas born Heiss emigrated to Australia in 1854. Both died there. It says their three children Lorenz, Andreas and Rosine travelled with them. There is no record of Andreas in either the NSW or Victorian immigration records, but its believed he came to Australia later under the name of Jacob Andrew Heiss. Although the ages differ, Lorenz and Lawrence are likely the same person.
  • Between 1855 and 1856 Johanna (Rosina) Heiss and Johann Friedrich Christof Albig lived in "Wyangarie" Station, Upper Richmond. Their grandaughter Rose Bailey (nee Werner)'s obituary written in 1952 states that the family were living at "Wyangarie" Station on the Upper Richmond (near Tabulum) before they moved to Tenterfield. Frederick's immigration details show he was assigned to Wellington Cochrane Bundock of Richmond River owner of "Wyangarie" Station.
    Although Frederick and Rosina came as assisted passengers, they were by no means poor. According to their application, Frederick Albich had 300 fl, was a farmer, well digger from Bauer und Brunnennacher.
    Frederick's son Lorenz died after a fall from a horse at the station in 1856, eighteen months after the famiy arrived in Australia. Perhaps Frederick and his wife and daughter moved to Tenterfield after the accident.
  • Johanna (Rosina) Heiss died on 23 February 1860 in Tenterfield, New South Wales, at age 66. Rosina's death certificate shows she was born Wurternburg, Germany and had been in New South Wales for 5 years. Maiden name Heiss, her father was a farmer. The informant was her son in law Louis Werner. Husband's name Frederick Albig. She was 66 years old and died of dropsy.
  • Johanna was buried on 25 February 1860 in Tenterfield Cemetery. She is buried in an unmarked grave in the General Section of the cemeter. There were no Ministers of religion in attendance, and no witnesses listed. Perhaps there wasn't a minister to perform the ceremony.

Children of Johanna (Rosina) Heiss and Johann Friedrich Christof Albig

Citations

  1. An article on German immigration "Auswanderer nach Australien' shows a family consisting of Christopher Albig (1790-1863), Roas born Heiss emigrated to Australia in 1854. Both died there. Their three children Lorenz, Andreas and Rosine travelled with them.

Johanna Hienrika Heiss

F, b. 27 August 1820
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Johanna Suzanna Heiss

F, b. October 1815, d. October 1815
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  • Johanna Suzanna Heiss died in October 1815.
  • She was born in October 1815.
  • She was the daughter of Georg Michael Heiss and Rosina Magdalena Kubach.
  • Johanna was buried on 3 October 1815 in Untereisesheim, Heilbronn, Württemberg, Deutschland.

John Andrew Heiss

M, b. 3 April 1902, d. 1978
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  • John Andrew Heiss was born on 3 April 1902 in Tenterfield, New South Wales.
  • He was the son of Andrew Heiss and Elizabeth Nolan.
  • He was a school teacher, and also a politician.
  • John Andrew Heiss appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1930 living at Riverina District, New South Wales. By 1936 he had moved to the Calare District of NSW.
  • In 1932 John contested the Lachlan District Federal Election in 1932. The following appeared in the Sydney Morning Herald on 6 June 1932 " The State Labour party nominee Is Mr J. A Heiss. Mr Heiss is a school teacher, and contested the Riverina seat at the last Federal election."
  • In 1939 John enlisted in the Army in Paddington, Sydney during the Second World War. His service record number was NX66553 and he gave his next of kin as Andrew Heiss. On Wednesday 2 December 1942, John was amongst names listed as wounded in "The Sydney Morning Herald" - HEISS. Pte. J. A..' Inf., Parkes.
  • He began military service on 2 June 1948. His service record number was NX700162. During the time he was enlisted he spent time in Japan.
    Six Australian (NCOs), members of the British Commonwealth Occupation Force (BCOF) Tourist Club, enjoy a dinner at the Empire Club, at Kure House. Behind them is a handmade decorative poster with a drawing of a Japanese temple and bridge. The name Kure can also be seen on another banner. The BCOF Tourist Club enjoyed social gatherings, visits to factories, mines and social institutions, and trips to places of interest throughout Japan, over a four year period from 1946. Left to right are: unidentified; unidentified; Sergeant (Sgt) 'Jerry' Whelan; Sgt John Heiss; unidentified and Sgt 'Ray' Gilligan - Photo and description with thanks from Australian War Memorial
  • He ended military service on 27 May 1953.
  • John Andrew Heiss died in 1978 in New South Wales.

John F(rederick) Heiss

M, b. 1864, d. 1884
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  • John F(rederick) Heiss was born in 1864 in Tenterfield, New South Wales, Australia.
  • He was the son of Jakob Andreas Heiss and Sophia Sopp.
  • The following article appeared in the "Maitland Mercury" on August 28 (no year given). NEW ENGLAND. (From the Tenterfield Star, Aug. 38.) An accident of a serious nature happened on Saturday morning last to a youth, named John Heiss, son of Mr. Jacob Heiss, contractor, Tenterfield. The day was very windy, and clouds of dust were flying, and the boy was assisting his father at a building, which is in course of erection in Rouse-street, and was going along the scaffolding carrying a batten, when he unfortunately missed his footing, blinded it is thought by the dust, and fell from the scaffold to the ground, striking in his fall some protruding brick work, thus causing a fracture of his right leg a little above the ankle. We are glad however to hear that he is now doing well."
  • John F(rederick) Heiss witnessed the marriage of Louis Francis Albig Werner and Elizabeth French on 30 January 1884 in Tenterfield, New South Wales; The marriage record shows Louis was a 23-year-old bachelor of Tenterfield, a labourer, father Louis Werner, mother Rosina Heiss. Elizabeth (signed with her mark) was an 18-year-old spinster, a domestic servant, born Paterson River and residing in Tenterfield. Her parents were William French and Elizabeth Baker. The marriage took place at the residence of Mr Louis Werner, Tenterfield in a Wesleyan service. Witnesses to the marriage were John Heiss and Rose Louisa Werner. Consent of Elizabeth Hoskins (formerly French) mother of the bride was given to the marriage as Elizabeth French was under the age of 21 years. Louis signed his name and Elizabeth gave her mark.
  • John F(rederick) Heiss died in 1884 in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.

Joy Elizabeth Heiss

F, b. circa 1942, d. 1942
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Lilian Letita Heiss

F, b. 1904
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Children of Lilian Letita Heiss

Lucy Catherine Heiss

F, b. 1907, d. 1972
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  • Lucy Catherine Heiss was born in 1907 in Grafton.
  • She was the daughter of Andrew Heiss and Elizabeth Nolan.
  • Lucy Catherine Heiss appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1930 living at Cowper District, New South Wales.
  • At the age of 40 years, Lucy Catherine Heiss married Walter Sinclair Paton in 1947 in Grafton, New South Wales.
  • Lucy Catherine Heiss died in 1972 in St Leonard's, Sydney, New South Wales.

Maria Elizabetha Heiss

F, b. 17 August 1818, d. July 1845
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  • Maria Elizabetha Heiss was born on 17 August 1818.
  • She was the daughter of Georg Michael Heiss and Rosina Magdalena Kubach.
  • At the age of 21 years, 3 months and 7 days, Maria Elizabetha Heiss married Jacob Friederick Zimmermann on 24 November 1839 in Stuggart, Württemberg, Deutschland.
  • Maria Elizabetha Heiss died in July 1845 at age 26.
  • Maria was buried on 29 July 1845 in Obereisesheim, Obereisesheim, Heilbronn, Baden-Wuttenburg, Deutschland.

Maria Elizabetha Heiss

F, b. 21 September 1815, d. October 1815
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  • Maria Elizabetha Heiss was baptized on 21 September 1815 in Wuttenburg, Deutschland.
  • She was the daughter of Georg Michael Heiss and Rosina Magdalena Kubach.
  • Maria Elizabetha Heiss died in October 1815.
  • Maria was buried on 8 October 1815 in Talheim Heilbronn, Württemberg, Deutschland.