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Daniel Hess was a dealer in New York.

There were several Hesss in the music industry. There were two brothers real early (-16th Century).

It is tempting to think that this dealership might be a part of a family business. But, the maker, Wilhelm, that was active in the 1860s in Munchen was a woodwind maker. And, Ernest Hess who was a little later in Klingenthal was apparently also a dealer. Also, Johannes Hess, a nephew, was an importer in Sidney Australia.

• 1836 Daniel born in Germany
• 1862 A Daniel Hess listed as wounded in the Civil War on June 10th and part of the 36th NY Regiment, Company K, but cannot confirm this is the same person.
• 1862 earliest ad found for Hess is September 11th; importer of musical inst. & manufacturer of accordions, concertinos, and harmonicas; located at Millett;rsquo;s Music Store, 395 Broadway, NYC
• 1863 earliest ad showing him at 19 Maiden Lane is from October 1865 store at 19 Maiden Lane, home at 122 Waverley Place 1866 now at 49 Maiden Lane, imp. of m.i.
• 1869 in January, his store on the 2nd floor of 49 Maiden Lane was robbed of $50; described as m.i. dealer
• 1870 now at 33 Maiden Lane
• 1871 married Jennie Benselin (b. 1853) of Newtown, L.I.
• 1872 still at 33 Maiden Ln; home on Prescott St.
• 1874 son Victor born 1876 home now on L.I.
• 1881 still at 33 Maiden Ln.; manuf. & imp. of cornets & band instruments with improved rotary valves
• 1882 now at 41 Maiden Ln.; home Winfield, L.I.
• 1886 last listing at 41 Maiden Ln. Daniel subsequently quit the business and moved to Spotsylvaina Co, VA. to farm.
• 1888 daughter Jeanette born March 1st in Fredericksburg, VA
• 1896 Hess tried to organize a Brass Band for the Democratic presidential campaign.
• 1915 Hess dies on April 24th at age 79; he is buried at Oak Hill Cem. In Fredericksburg, Virginia

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