Born in Mildmay, Ontario, Canada on August 7, 1871, Frank Hesch attended school and attained manhood in this community. On February 29, 1892 he married Harriet Hinsperger at Mildmay. Harriet was also born in Mildmay on December 28, 1871.

Four years later, in 1896, the Hesch family came to Valley City, North Dakota where Frank was engaged as a carpenter. He followed his trade for about five years but in 1901 decided that farming was more attractive. The family moved then to a farm located south of Eckelson where a farming operation was carried on for the next twenty-eight years.

In 1929 the family again moved to Valley City and Frank Hesch again was engaged in his old trade of carpentry. He was thus engaged until he passed away on July 18, 1949. Mrs. Hesch followed him four years later, passing away on September 14, 1953.

The following children were born to the union of Frank Hesch and Harriett (Hinsperger) Hesch:

Dinah, Elden, Harold, Laura, Alfred and Norbert, all of whom are deceased. Garvi lives in Eckelson. Leonard lives in Valley City, Vera in Boston, MA. Alice in Sanborn and Cecily is now deceased.

Source: Barnes County History 1976 Page 102