of Lancaster County, Pennsylvania · documented from the public record
The family in the record
John H. Hecker
John H. Hecker⚭ Catherine Eshelman
childrenJacob K. Hecker · David F. Hecker · Samuel Hecker · John H. Hecker · Lemuel E. Hecker · George Hecker · Grant Hecker · Lucinda Hecker
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What the record says
A Ohio biographical county history (Centennial Biographical Record).
Physician of German descent, active in medical practice about forty-five years.
Graduate of Franklin College of Medicine, Philadelphia.
Now retired, resident of Lancaster County, Pa.
Father of Dr. Lemuel E. Hecker.
Family furnished several members of the learned professions.
Children: Jacob K. (chemist, Philadelphia), David F. (attorney, Lebanon, Pa.), Samuel (baker, Reading, Pa.), John H. (physician, Lebanon, Pa.), Lemuel E., George (musician, Philadelphia), Grant and Lucinda (at home), plus one deceased.
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