Last Updated: June 15, 2021
James T. Sr
& Cloah Cloey
(Wilson) Family
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1. Lester, James T. Sr |
Parents: John & Catherine (Plickenslaver) Lester. 1779 Birth: 1779 Montgomery Co., VA. 1815 Marriage #1: James Lester m. Cloey Willson 05-11-1815 Montgomery Co., VA. She d/o Benjamin Willson. 1840 Floyd Co., VA, pg168: James Lester, 1 male 60-69 yo, 1 female 40-49 yo, 1 male & 2 females 15-19 yo, 2 males 10-14 yo, 2 females 5-9 yo, 1 female 0-4 yo. 1850 Residence: Floyd Co., VA, H971: Lester, James 71 yo w/m farmer, b. Montgomery, $1500, HOH. Cloey 57 yo w/f, b. VA, cannot read or write. Lewis 23 yo w/m, b. VA. Cloey 17 yo w/f, b. VA. Catherine 17 yo w/f, b. VA. Julian 14 yo w/f, b. VA. Wilson, Benjamin 92 yo w/m, b. Louden, none (no occ.), $0. [Wilson_Other_fcva] 1860 Floyd Co., VA, Floyd Court House PO, H831: James Lester, 81 yo w/m farmer, b. VA, $2000/470, Lewis Lester HOH. 1860 Death: 1860 Floyd Co., VA. 1860 Burial: |
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...+ Lester, Cloah Cloey |
Parents: Benjamin & Sarah (Newton) Wilson. [Wilson_Other_fcva] 1793 Birth: 1793 Floyd Co., VA. 1850 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with husband James T. Lester Sr. 1856 Death: 5-11-1856 Floyd Co., VA. COD: unknown. Age: 61y. 1856 Burial: |
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...2. Lester, Lewis Jubal |
Parents: James T. Sr & Cloah Cloey (Wilson) Lester. 1826 Birth: 9-13-1826 Floyd Co., VA Floyd Co., VA. 1850 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with parents. 1853 Marriage #1: Lewis Lester m. Mary Boyd 05-25-1853 Floyd Co., VA by Owen Sumner of the Baptist Church. She d/o Sarah Boyd per permission note. 1860 Floyd Co., VA, Floyd Court House PO, H831: Lewis Lester, 33 yo w/m farmer, b. VA, $500/85, HOH. 1862 Death: 3-13-1862 Floyd Co., VA. (src: death record) 1864 Death: 1864. (src: Mary B. Lesters widows pension application, Lewis d. 1864 Floyd Co., VA. He came home on sick furlough with smallpox & died.) 1864 Burial: Lewis Jubal Lester Cemetery, Rt 742 (Loss Bent Rd), Riner, Floyd Co., VA.
(src: Cemetery documented with photos by Wanda Simpkins.) |
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......+ Lester, Mary |
Parents: William & Sary (Newberry) Boyd. [no file] 1831 Birth: abt 1831 Floyd Co., VA. 1860 Floyd Co., VA, Floyd Court House PO, H831: Mary 25 yo w/f, b. VA. 1870 Floyd Co., VA, Alum Ridge Twp, H169: Mary Lester, 39 yo w/f keeping house, b. VA, $600/100, HOH. 1880 Floyd Co., VA, Alum Ridge District, H247: Mary Lester, 50 yo widowed w/f, b. VA, HOH. 1900 Floyd Co., VA, Alum Ridge District 10, H101: Mary B. Lester, 66 yo widowed mother, b. May 1834 VA, 1 child with 1 living, cannot read or write, James L. Lester HOH. (Mary had more than 1 child &more than 1 was living in 1900) 1903 Death: 12-29-1903 1903 Burial: Lewis Jubal Lester Cemetery, Rt 742 (Loss Bent Rd), Riner, Floyd Co., VA.
(src: Cemetery documented with photos by Wanda Simpkins.) |
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......3. Lester, Gordon B. |
Parents: Lewis Jubal & Mary (Boyd) Lester. 1854 Birth: 4-24-1854 Floyd Co., VA. 1860 Floyd Co., VA, Floyd Court House PO, H831: Gordon 5 yo w/m, b. VA. 1870 Floyd Co., VA, Alum Ridge Twp, H169: Gordon 16 yo w/m farm laborer, b. VA. 1876 Marriage #1: Gordon B. Lester m. Rosabel Reed 11-29-1876 Floyd Co., VA. He 21 yo single w/m, b. Floyd Co., VA, s/o Lewis & Mary B. Lester. She 20 yo single w/f, b. Floyd Co., VA, d/o Jubal D. & Rhoda Reed. (No image.) 1880 Floyd Co., VA, Alum Ridge District, H115: Gorden Lester, 26 yo w/m farm laborer, b. VA, HOH. 1890 Floyd Co., VA, Alum Ridge District: Gordon B. Lester, 37 yo. 1900 Floyd Co., VA, Alum Ridge District 10, H100: Gordon Lester, 46 yo w/m farmer, b. May 1854 VA, m. 24y, cannot read or write, owns farm, HOH. 1910 Floyd Co., VA, Alum Ridge District 41, H141: Gorden B. Lester, 55 yo w/m farmer, b. VA, M1 33y, cannot read or write, owns farm, HOH. 1937 Death: 7-5-1937 1937 Burial: Lewis Jubal Lester Cemetery, Rt 742 (Loss Bent Rd), Riner, Floyd Co., VA.
(src: Cemetery documented with photos by Wanda Simpkins.) |
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.........+ Lester, Rosabell |
Parents: Jubal D. & Rhoda E. (Duncan) Reed. [Reed_Emory_Miriam] 1856 Birth:
6-26-1856 Floyd Co., VA. 1880 Floyd Co., VA, Alum Ridge District, H115: Rosabelle 22 yo wife, b. VA. 1890 Floyd Co., VA, Alum Ridge District: Rosie B. 30 yo. 1900 Floyd Co., VA, Alum Ridge District 10, H100: Rosabell 43 yo wife, b. June 1856 VA, m. 24y, 11 children with 11 living, cannot read or write. 1910 Floyd Co., VA, Alum Ridge District 41, H141: Rosa B. 53 yo wife, b. VA, M1 33y, 11 children with 10 living, cannot read or write. 1944 Death: 3-20-1944. 1944 Burial: Lewis Jubal Lester Cemetery, Rt 742 (Loss Bent Rd), Riner, Floyd Co., VA. |
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.........4. Lester, Leander L. |
Parents: Gordon B. & Rosabell (Reed) Lester. 1877 Birth: 8-15-1877 Floyd Co., VA.. 1880 Floyd Co., VA, Alum Ridge District, H115: Leander 2 yo son, b. VA. 1890 Floyd Co., VA Floyd Co., VA, Alum Ridge District: Leander 13 yo. 1901 Death: 7-8-1901. 1901 Burial: Lewis Jubal Lester Cemetery, Rt 742 (Loss Bent Rd), Riner, Floyd Co., VA. |
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.........4. Lester, Colonel Alfred |
Parents: Gordon B. & Rosabell (Reed) Lester. 1879 Birth: 5-27-1879 Floyd Co., VA. 1880 Floyd Co., VA Floyd Co., VA, Alum Ridge District, H115: Colonel 1 yo son, b. VA. 1890 Floyd Co., VA, Alum Ridge District: Colonel A. 11 yo. 1899 Marriage #1: Colonel A. Lester m. Roena Lester 09-28-1899 at S.P. Reed's, Floyd Co., VA by S.P. Reed. He 20 yo single w/m farmer, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, s/o G.B. & Rosabelle Lester. She 23 yo single w/f, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, d/o John L. & Lucy Lester. 1900 Residence: Floyd Co., VA, Alum Ridge District 10, H68: Lester, Colonel A. 22 yo w/m farmer, b. May 1878 VA, parents b. VA, m. 0y, owns farm, HOH. Roena C. 24 yo wife, b. June 1875 VA, parents b. VA, m. 0y, 0 children with 0 living. 1910 Residence: Floyd Co., VA, Alum Ridge District 41, H49: Lester, Alfred 33 yo w/m farmer, b. VA, parents b. VA, M1 12, owns farm, HOH. Roena C. 35 yo wife, b. VA, parents b. VA, M1 12y, 1 child with 1 living. Leander D. 1 5/12 son, b. VA, parents b. VA. 1920: 1930 Residence: Floyd Co., VA, Alum Ridge District 1, H21: Lester, Colonel A. 49 yo w/m farmer, b. VA, parents b. VA, 19 yo when 1st married, owns, vet?: no, HOH. Roenia C. 54 yo wife, b. VA, parents b. VA, 24 yo when 1st married. Leander D. 21 yo single son, b. VA, parents b. VA, farm laborer. Hazel E. 19 yo daughter, b. VA, parents b. VA. Roxie B. 17 yo daughter, b. VA, parents b. VA. 1953 Death: 10-23-1953 Riner, Montgomery Co., VA. 1953 Burial: |
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............+ Lester, Roena Caroline |
Parents: John Lewis & Lucy Ellen
(Lester) Lester. [Lester_Lindsay_Caroline]
1875 Birth: 6-8-1875 Jacksonville, Floyd Co., VA. 1900, 1910 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with husband Colonel Alfred Lester. 1945 Death: 1-22-1945 Riner, Alum Ridge, Floyd Co., VA. Mrs. Roena Carolyn Lester, 69y 7m 14d married housewife, b. June 8, 1875 Floyd, VA. Spouse: Colonel Alfred Lester. Father: John L. Lester, b. Floyd Co., VA. Mother: Lucy Lester, b. Floyd Co., VA. Informant: C. E. Lester. COD: angina pectoris according to information obtained; physician did not attend did not see alive. Burial: Floyd Co. 1945 Burial: Floyd Co. |
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............5. Lester, Leander D. |
Parents: Colonel Alfred & Roena Caroline (Lester) Lester. 1908 Birth: 11-15-1908 Floyd Co., VA. 1910, 1920, 1930 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with parents. 1933 Marriage #1: Leander D. Lester m. Gemina Vivia Duncan 1933 Floyd Co., VA. Gemina Vivia Duncan, 1913-1999, d/o John Benjamin Johnny Ben & Virginia Alma Virgie (Phillips) Duncan. [Duncan_Benjamin_Nancy] 1993 Death: 7-31-1993 1993 Burial: Lewis Jubal Lester Cemetery, Rt 742 (Loss Bent Road) Riner, Floyd Co., VA.
(src: Cemetery documented with photos by Wanda Simpkins.) |
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............5. Lester, Hazel Ellen |
Parents: Colonel Alfred & Roena Caroline (Lester) Lester. 1910 Birth: 11-28-1910 VA. 1920: 1930 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with parents. Marriage #1: Hazel m. Owen Vestel Graham Owen Vestel Graham, b. 5-20-1911 VA, d. 5-14-1977 WVA, s/o Josiah & Hattie Delia W. (Basham) Graham. [Graham_AmosA_Permelia] 1978 Death: 7-21-1978 Raleigh Co., WVA. 1978 Burial: Palm Memorial Gardens, Matheny, Wyoming Co., WVA with Owen. |
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............5. Lester, Roxie B. |
Parents: Colonel Alfred & Roena Caroline (Lester) Lester. 1913 Birth: abt 1913 VA. 1920: 1930 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with parents. |
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.........4. Lester, Lemuel Paris |
Parents: Gordon B. & Rosabell (Reed) Lester. 1881 Birth: 3-27-1881 Floyd Co., VA.. 1890 Floyd Co., VA, Alum Ridge District: Lemuel P. 9 yo. 1901 Marriage #1: L.P. Lester m. Roena Weeks 11-14-1901 at S.P. Reed's, Floyd Co., VA by S.P. Reed, Minister of the Brethren Church. He 20 yo single w/m farmer, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, s/o G.B. & Rosabelle Lester. She 19 yo single w/f, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, d/o General & Perodine Weeks. 1910 Floyd Co., VA, Indian Valley District 47, H23: Lemuel P. Lester, 29 yo w/m farmer, b. VA, M1 8y, owns farm, HOH. 1964 Death: Boone Co., Iowa 1964 Burial: Boone Memorial Gardens, Boone, Boone Co., IA.
(src: Find A Grave; photo added by CHECK) |
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............+ Lester, Roena Peradine |
Parents: General W. & Peradine (Reed) Weeks. [Weeks_George_Nancy] 1883 Birth: 1-1883 Floyd Co., VA. (src: 1900 Census) 1882 Birth: 1882. (src: tombstone) 1910 Floyd Co., VA, Indian Valley District 47, H23: Roena P. 28 yo wife, b. VA, M1 8y, 3 children with 3 living. 1960 Death: Boone Co., Iowa 1960 Burial: Boone Memorial Gardens, Boone, Boone Co., IA. |
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............5. Lester, Eva Lee Evie |
Parents: Lemuel Paris & Roena Peradine (Weeks) Lester. 1902 Birth: 9-17-1902 Floyd Co., VA. 1910 Floyd Co., VA, Indian Valley District 47, H23: Eva L. 7 yo daughter, b. VA, school. 1923 Marriage #1: Evie L. Lester m. Harold J. Reed 12-22-1923 Floyd Co., VA at Gordon B. Lesters Floyd Co., VA by S. P. Reed, Minister of the Brethren Church. He 21 yo single w/m farmer, b. Floyd Co., VA, residence Sowers, VA, s/o U. M. & Maggie Reed. She 21 yo single w/f, b. Floyd Co., VA, residence Sowers, VA, d/o L. P. & Roena Lester. Harold Jackson Reed, s/o Uriah Merrit & 1st wife Missouri Magdaline "Maggie" (Alley) Reed. [Reed_Griffith_Olive] 1993 Death: 9-10-1993 Madrid, Boone Co., Iowa. 1993 Burial: Boone Memorial Gardens, Boone, Boone Co., IA.
(src: Find A Grave; photo added by grave walker) |
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............5. Lester, Nancy E. |
Parents: Lemuel Paris & Roena Peradine (Weeks) Lester. 1905 Birth: 1905 VA. 1910 Floyd Co., VA, Indian Valley District 47, H23: Nancy E. 5 yo daughter, b. VA. |
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............5. Lester, Rosa E. |
Parents: Lemuel Paris & Roena Peradine (Weeks) Lester. 1908 Birth: 1908 VA. 1910 Floyd Co., VA, Indian Valley District 47, H23: Rosa E. 2 yo daughter, b. VA. |
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.........4. Lester, Zilpha Ann aka .........4. Lester, Delphia Ann |
Parents: Gordon B. & Rosabell (Reed) Lester. 1881 Birth: Delpha, b. 3-27-1883 Floyd Co., VA. (src: birth record) 1883 Birth: 3-26-1883 Floyd Co., VA. (src: "The Lester Family" by Marguerite Tise) 1890 Floyd Co., VA, Alum Ridge District: Zilpha P. 7 yo. 1900 Floyd Co., VA, Alum Ridge District 10, H100: Zelpha A. 17 yo daughter, b. Apr 1873 VA, farm laborer, school. 1901 Marriage #1: Delphia A. Lester m. Arthur Lester 01-03-1901 at S.P. Reed's, Floyd Co., VA by S.P. Reed. He 20 yo single w/m (blank), b. & living in Montgomery Co., VA, s/o J.A. & Callie Lester. She 17 yo single w/f, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, d/o G.B. & Rosabelle Lester. Arthur Michael Lester, b. 6-1-1880 Floyd Co., VA, d. 2-20-1951 Iowa, s/o James Abraham Abe & Calmona Ann Callie (Peterman) Lester. [Lester_Leftwich_2wives] 1969 Death: 3-4-1969. 1969 Burial: Maple Hill Cemetery, Lokota, Kossuth Co., IA.
(src: Find A Grave; photo added by ROBBIE DECKER) |
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.........4. Lester, Luvina Elizabeth |
Parents: Gordon B. & Rosabell (Reed) Lester. 1885 Birth: 8-15-1885 Floyd Co., VA. 1890 Floyd Co., VA, Alum Ridge District: Luvina 5 yo. 1900 Floyd Co., VA, Alum Ridge District 10, H100: Louvina 15 yo daughter, b. Aug 1884 VA, school. 1904 Marriage #1: Luvina m. Henry Toni Schaper 1-12-1904 Floyd Co., VA. Henry Toni Schaper, b. 3-15-1882 Bellevue, Jackson Co., Iowa, d. 4-12-1965 Blue Earth, Faribault Co., Minnesota, s/o Henry & Elizabeth (unknown) Schaper of Iowa. [no file] 1945 Death: 7-4-1945 Brush Creek Twp, Faribault Co., Minnesota. 1945 Burial: |
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.........4. Lester, William Ira |
Parents: Gordon B. & Rosabell (Reed) Lester. 1887 Birth: 4-23-1887 Floyd Co., VA. 1890 Floyd Co., VA, Alum Ridge District: Wm I. 3 yo. 1900
Floyd Co., VA, Alum Ridge District 10, H100: William I. 12 yo son, b. Apt
1888 VA, farm laborer, school. 1909
Marriage #1:
Ira Lester m. Della A. Akers 9-15-1909 at the bride's residence Floyd Co.,
VA, by S. P. Reed, Minister of the Church of the Brethren. He 22 yo single
w/m farmer, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, s/o Gordon & Rosabell
Lester. She 18 yo single w/f, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, d/o Brooks
& Louise Akers. 1910 Residence: Floyd Co., VA, Indian Valley
District 47, H24: ...... Lester, Ira 22
yo w/m farmer, b. VA, parents b. VA, M1 0y, owns farm, HOH. ............ Della A.
18 yo wife, b. VA, parents b. VA, M1 0y, 0 children. 1920
Residence: Floyd Co., VA, Alum Ridge District
87, H51: ...... Lester, Iri W.
33 yo w/m farmer, b. VA, parents b. VA, owns, HOH. ............ Della A.
26 yo wife, b. VA, parents b. VA. ............ William
G. 1y 9/12 son, b. VA, parents b. VA. 1930
Residence: Floyd Co., VA, Indian Valley District
7, H178: ...... Lester, William
I. 42 yo w/m farmer, b. VA, parents b. VA, 22 yo when 1st married,
owns, HOH. ............ Della A.
36 yo wife, b. VA, parents b. VA, 17 yo when 1st married. ............ William
G. 11 yo son, b. VA, parents b. VA, school. ............ Dott I. 7
yo daughter, b. VA, parents b. VA, school. 1940
Residence: Floyd Co., VA, Alum Ridge District
32-2, H33: ...... Lester, W. I.
52 yo w/m farm operating, b. VA, completed G3, resided in same house 1935,
owns, HOH. ............ Delia A.
47 yo wife, b. VA, completed G3, resided in same house 1935, housework. ............ Guil W.
22 yo single son, b. VA, completed G5, resided in same house 1935, farming. ............ Dot A. 18
yo daughter, b. VA, completed G3, resided in same house 1935, housekeeping
private family. 1952
Death: 10-29-1952 Star Route, Alum Ridge District, Floyd
Co., VA. William Ira Lester, 65
yo married w/m farmer, b. Apr 23, 1887 Floyd Co.,
VA. Spouse: Mrs. Della Lester. Father: Gordon Lester. Mother: Rosabell Reed.
Informant: Mrs. Della Lester of Alum Ridge, VA. COD: apoplexy; previous
cerebral hemorrhage & hemiplegia. Burial: Lester Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA,
Oct 31, 1952. 1952
Burial: Lewis Jubal Lester Cemetery, Rt 742 (Loss Bent
Road) Riner, Floyd Co., VA.
(src: Documented with photos by Wanda Simpkins) |
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............+ Lester, Della Alder |
Parents: Brooks Tazwell & Nancy Louise (Boyd) Akers. [Akers_JamesA_2wives] 1892 Birth: 10-15-1892 Floyd Co., VA. 1910, 1920, 1930, 1940 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with husband William Ira Lester. 1971 Death: 7-26-1971 Showalter Memorial Hospital, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., VA but of Star Route, Floyd, Floyd Co., VA. Della Alder Lester 78 yo widowed & retired housewife, b. Oct 15, 1892 VA. Spouse: William Ira Lester. Father: Brooks Akers. Mother: Louise Boyd. Informant: William Guy Lester. COD: arteriosclerotic heart disease with hypertrophy. Burial: Lester Cemetery, Alum Ridge, VA, July 29, 1971. 1971 Burial: Lewis Jubal Lester Cemetery, Rt 742 (Loss Bent Road) Riner, Floyd Co., VA. |
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............5. Lester, William Guy Guy |
Parents: William Ira & Della Alder (Akers) Lester. 1918 Birth: 4-16-1918 Floyd Co., VA. 1920, 1930, 1940 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with parents. 1942 Marriage #1: William Guy Lester m. Maretha A. Boyd 6-18-1942 at S. P. Reeds, Floyd Co., VA by S. P. Reed, Minister of the Church of the Brethren. He 23 yo single w/m farming, b. Floyd Co., VA, P. O. address Riner, VA, s/o W. I. Lester & Dellie Akers. She 22 yo single w/f, b. Floyd Co., VA, P. O. address Indian Valley, VA, d/o D. M. Boyd & D. Ethel Kenley. Maretha Arbeta Boyd, b. 5-15-1920 Floyd Co., VA, d. 10-19-2018 of Christiansburg, VA, d/o Dillard Monroe & Ethel Della Katie (Kenley) Boyd. [Boyd_Newberry_Jane] 1976 Death: DOA 1-20-1976 Montgomery Co., Hospital, Blacksburg, Montgomery Co., VA but of Rt. 1, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., VA. William Guy Lester, 57 yo married w/m auto body mechanic, b. Apr 16, 1918 VA. Spouse: Maretha Lester. Father: William Ira Lester. Mother: Della Akers. Informant: Mrs. Maretha Lester. COD: possible massive myocardial infarction. Burial: Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Christiansburg, VA. (no burial date: 1976 Burial: Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., VA.
(src: Find A Grave; photo added by Cindy Akers) |
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............5. Dot A. |
Parents: William Ira & Della Alder (Akers) Lester. 1922 Birth: abt 1922 VA. 1930, 1940 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with parents. |
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.........4. Lester, Posie Madison |
Parents: Gordon B. & Rosabell (Reed) Lester. 1889 Birth: 8-5-1889 Floyd Co., VA. (src: tombstone) 1890 Birth: Aug 1890 Floyd Co., VA. (src: 1900 census) 1890 Floyd Co., VA, Alum Ridge District: Posey 1 yo. 1900 Floyd Co., VA, Alum Ridge District 10, H100: Posey 10 yo son, b. Aug 1890 VA, farm laborer, school. (10 is circled) 1911 Marriage #1: Posey M. Lester m. India E. Weeks 10-19-1911 at S. P. Reeds Floyd Co., VA by S.P. Reed, Minister of the Church of the Brethren. He 22 yo single w/m farmer, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, s/o G. B. & Rosabel Lester. She 19 yo single w/f, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, d/o W. E. & Martha E. Weeks. 1962 Death: 2-12-1962. 1962 Burial: Sunset Cemetery, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., VA.
(src: Find A Grave; photo added by Cindy Akers) |
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............+ Lester, India Elsie |
Parents: William Emory & Martha Ellen (Reed) Weeks. [Weeks_George_Nancy] 1895 Birth: 5-26-1895 Floyd Co., VA. 1961 Death: 5-29-1961. 1961 Burial: Sunset Cemetery, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., VA. |
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............5. Lester, Gladys Imogene |
Parents: Posie Madison & India Elsie (Weeks) Lester. 1917 Birth: 7-20-1917 Floyd Co., VA. 1935 Marriage #1: Gladys Lester m. Draper Dulaney 7-20-1935 Floyd Co., VA by J. M. Tice, Minister of the Lutheran Church. He 23 yo single w/m, b. Floyd Co., VA, residence Alum Ridge, VA, s/o Hiram Dulaney & Lula Akers. She 18 yo single w/f, b. Floyd Co., VA, residence Sowers, VA, d/o P. M. Lester & India Weeks. Draper Dulaney, s/o Hiram & Loula P. (Akers) Dulaney. This marriage ended in divorce sometime between 1940 Census & 1943 when Draper remarried. [Dulaney_Richard_Miram] Divorce: Draper marries a 2nd time in 1943 as a divorced w/m his his marriage with Gladys ended before 1943. 2001 Death: 1-17-2001 2001 Obit: Roanoke Times, The (VA) - Thursday, January 18, 2001 (src: GenealogyBank.com) LESTER, Gladys Imogene, 83, of Christiansburg, died Thursday, January 17, 2001 at Meadowbrook Nursing Home. She was the daughter of the late Posey Madison and Idia Weeks Lester. Surviving are her sisters and brothers-in-law, Freda and Posey Richardson of Christiansburg, Lorene Akers of South Carolina, Archie Semones of Christiansburg; and several nieces and nephews. Friends may call any time after noon Thursday, January 18, 2001 at Horne Funeral Home where the family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday evening. The funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, January 19, 2001 from the Horne Funeral Chapel with Rev. Max Nichols officiating. Burial will follow in Sunset Cemetery. The family requests in lieu of flowers that contributions be made to the Christiansburg Rescue Squad, Box 176, Christiansburg, Va. 24068. Horne Funeral Service is serving the family. 2001 Burial: Sunset Cemetery, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., VA.
(src: Find A Grave; photo added by Brenda Dudley Eanes) |
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.........4. Lester, Zachariah T. |
Parents: Gordon B. & Rosabell (Reed) Lester. 1892 Birth: 1-5-1893 Alum Ridge District Floyd Co., VA. 1900 Floyd Co., VA, Alum Ridge District 10, H100: Zachariah T. 8 yo son, b. Jan 1892 VA, school. 1910 Floyd Co., VA, Alum Ridge District 41, H141: Zack T. 18 yo son, b. VA, home farm laborer, school. 1920 Marriage #1: Zack. T. Lester m. Livy Walker 3-3-1920 Montgomery Co., VA. He 27 yo s/o G. B. & Rosa Bell Lester. She 22 yo d/o A. H. & A. H. Walker. |
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............+ Lester, Olivia Victoria |
Parents: Alson Holmes &
Addie Lee (Helms) Walker. 1898 Birth: 1-20-1898 Sowers, Floyd Co., VA. 1968 Death: 5-6-1968 Radford Community Hospital, Radford,
Montgomery Co., VA but of Rural Rt 3, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., VA. Mrs.
Oliva Walker Lester, 70 y 3m 16d, married w/f, b. Jan 20, 1898
Floyd Co., VA. Spouse: Zack T. Lester. Father: A. H. Walker. Mother: Hadie Lee Helms. Informant: Zack T. Lester. COD: diabetes
mellites several years; gangrene left leg. Burial: Lester Cemetery, Floyd
Co., VA. 1968 Burial: Lewis Jubal Lester Cemetery, Rt 742 (Loss Bent
Road) Riner, Floyd Co., VA |
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.........4. Lester, Ollie Mary |
Parents: Gordon B. & Rosabell (Reed) Lester. 1895 Birth: 10-30-1895 Floyd Co., VA. 1900 Floyd Co., VA, Alum Ridge District 10, H100: Mary O. 5 yo daughter, b. Oct 1894 VA. 1910 Floyd Co., VA, Alum Ridge District 41, H141: Mary O. 15 yo daughter, b. VA, home farm laborer, school. 1915 Marriage #1: Ollie M. Lester m. T. D. Burnett 12-29-1915 Floyd Co., VA. He 24 yo single w/m, b. Floyd Co., VA, s/o J.D. & Elizabeth. She 20 yo single w/f, b. Floyd Co., VA, d/o G. B. & Rosabell. Trigg Derias Burnett, s/o Josiah D. & Elizabeth (Duncan) Burnett. [Burnett_Josiah_Jemimah] 1982 Death: 2-22-1982 Roanoke Memorial Hospital, Roanoke, VA and of Rt 1, Roanoke, Botetourt Co., VA. Ollie Lester Burnette, 86 yo widowed w/f, b. Oct 30, 1895 Floyd Co., VA. Father: Gordon B. Lester. Mother: Rosabell Reed. Spouse: Trigg Derias Burnette. Informant: Edwin J. Burnette. COD: coronary occlusion. 1982 Burial: Lewis Jubal Lester Cemetery, Rt 742 (Loss Bent Road) Riner, Floyd Co., VA with Trigg.
(src: Documented with photos by Wanda Simpkins) |
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.........4. Lester, Gordon Washington |
Parents: Gordon B. & Rosabell (Reed) Lester. 1897 Birth: 1-29-1897 Floyd Co., VA. 1900 Floyd Co., VA Floyd Co., VA, Alum Ridge District 10, H100: Gordon W. 2 yo son, b. Jan 1898 VA. 1910 Floyd Co., VA, Alum Ridge District 41, H141: Gorden W. 12 yo son, b. VA, home farm laborer, school. 1919 Marriage #1: Gordon W. Lester m. Tressie Altizer 11-27-1919 Floyd Co., VA by S. P. Reed, Minister of the Church of the Brethren. He 21 yo single w/m farmer, b. Floyd Co., VA, residence Sowers, VA, s/o G. B. & Rosabel Lester. She 22 yo single w/f, b. Floyd Co., VA, residence Sowers, VA, d/o Jackson & Gillie Altizer. 1939 Marriage #2: Gordon W. Lester m. Nina Ella Thompson 3-4-1939 Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., VA. He 40 yo widowed w/m farmer, b. Floyd Co., VA, residence Riner, VA, s/o Gordon Lester & Rosabelle Reed. She 32 yo widowed w/f, b. Floyd Co., VA, residence Riner, VA, d/o Zachariah Sutphin & Mary Jane Sutphin. (hopefully just Mary Jane Sutphin as Zachariah was Mary Janes father) Nina Ella Ella Sutphin, 1907-2002, d/o Mary Jane Sutphin. [Sutphin_Bird_2wives] 1969 Divorce: granted to husband Gordon Washington Lester from Ella Nina Sutphin 7-1-1969 Montgomery Co., VA. He 72 yo retired farmer, b. Jn 29, 1897 Floyd Co., VA, residence Rt 2, Box 12b, Troutville, Botetourt Co., VA. This was his 2nd marriage. She 62 yo seamstress, b. May 17, 1907 Floyd Co., VA. This was her 2nd marriage. No children under 18 yo affected. 1970 Death: 7-14-1970 1970 Burial: Lewis Jubal Lester Cemetery, Rt 742 (Loss Bent Road) Riner, Floyd Co., VA.
(src: Documented with photos by Wanda Simpkins) |
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............+ Lester, Theresa G. Tressie |
Parents: Elisha Jackson & Gilla M. "Gille" (Correll) Altizer. [Altizer_Elisha_Louisa_mcva] 1897 Birth:
Oct 1897 Floyd Co., VA. (src: 1900 census & marriage record for place) 1898 Death:
10-24-1898 Floyd Co., VA. (src: death record & tombstone) 1937 Death: 2-14-Southwestern State Hospital, Marion, Smyth Co., VA. Tressie Lester, 39 yo married w/f, b. 1898 Floyd Co., VA. Spouse: Gordon Lester. Father: Jack Altizer, b. Floyd Co., VA. Mother: Gillie Carrell, b. unknown. Informant: hospital records. COD: exhaustion form manic excitement. Burial: Floyd Co., VA, Feb 16, 1937. 1937 Burial: Lewis Jubal Lester Cemetery, Rt 742 (Loss Bent Road) Riner, Floyd Co., VA.
(src: Documented with photos by
Wanda Simpkins) |
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.........4. Lester, Cynthia Ellen |
Parents: Gordon B. & Rosabell (Reed) Lester. 1900 Birth: 5-1900 VA. 1900 Floyd Co., VA, Alum Ridge District 10, H100: Cintha 0/12 daughter, b. May 1900 VA. 1910 Floyd Co., VA, Alum Ridge District 41, H141: Synthie E. 10 yo daughter, b. VA, school. 1920 Marriage #1: Cynthia E. Lester m. Maynard M. Reed 10-30-1920 at H. L. Reeds Floyd Co., VA by H. L. Reed Minister of the Brethren Church. He 21 yo single w/m farmer, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, s/o Isaac A. & Susan E. Reed She 20 yo single w/f, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, d/o G. B. & Rosabelle Lester. Maynard Menville Reed, 1899-1975, s/o Isaac A. & Susan Elizabeth (Shelor) Reed.[Reed_IsaacSr_Susanna] 1993 Death: 9-29-1993 1993 Burial: Jacksonville Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA with Maynard. |
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......3. Lester, Lynch Ira |
Parents: Lewis Jubal & Mary (Boyd) Lester. 1856 Birth: 2-13-1856 Floyd Co., VA. 1860 Floyd Co., VA, Floyd Court House PO, H831: Ira 3 yo w/m, b. VA. 1870 Floyd Co., VA, Alum Ridge Twp, H169: Lynch Ira 15 yo w/m farm laborer, b. VA. 1877 Marriage #1: Lynch I. Lester m. Emeline Reed 02-01-1877 at Humphrey Duncan's, Floyd Co., VA by Humphrey Duncan's. He 18 yo single w/m farmer, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, s/o Lewis & Mary B. Lester. She 16 yo single w/f, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, d/o Esau & Timandra Carrell (late Reed). 1880 Floyd Co., VA, Alum Ridge District, H173: Ira L. Lester, 23 yo w/m farmer, b. VA, HOH. 1890 Floyd Co., VA, Alum Ridge District: Lynch I. Lester, 32 yo. 1900 Floyd Co., VA Floyd Co., VA, Alum Ridge District 10, H76: Lynch I. Lester, 44 yo w/m farmer, b. Feb 1856 VA, m. 22y, owns farm, HOH. 1910 Floyd Co., VA, Alum Ridge District 41, H144: Lynch I. Lester, 54 yo w/m farmer, b. VA, M1 33y, cannot read or write, owns farm, HOH. 1925 Death: 3-25-1925 1925 Burial: Lewis Jubal Lester Cemetery, Rt 742 (Loss Bent Road) Riner, Floyd Co., VA.
(src: Cemetery documented with photos by Wanda Simpkins.) |
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.........+ Lester, Susan Emeline |
Parents: Esau & Timandra (Duncan) Reed. [Reed_Emory_Miriam] 1862 Birth: 2-11-1862 Floyd Co., VA. 1880 Floyd Co., VA Floyd Co., VA, Alum Ridge District, H173: Susan E. 17 yo wife, b. VA. 1890 Floyd Co., VA, Alum Ridge District: Emeline 32 yo. 1900 Floyd Co., VA, Alum Ridge District 10, H76: Emaline 38 yo wife, b. Feb 1862 VA, m. 22y, 4 children with 4 living. 1910 Floyd Co., VA, Alum Ridge District 41, H144: Emaline 47 yo wife, b. VA, M1 33y, 4 children with 4 living. 1942 Death: 12-9-1942 Floyd Co., VA. 1942 Burial: Lewis Jubal Lester Cemetery, Rt 742 (Loss Bent Road) Riner, Floyd Co., VA.
(src: Cemetery documented with photos by Wanda Simpkins.) |
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.........4. Lester, Sebert Esau |
Parents: Lynch Ira & Susan Emaline (Reed) Lester. 1878 Birth: 10-23-1898 Floyd Co., VA. 1880 Floyd Co., VA, Alum Ridge District, H173: Seboard 1 yo son, b. VA. 1890 Floyd Co., VA, Alum Ridge District: Seberd E. 12 yo. 1900 Floyd Co., VA, Alum Ridge District 10, H76: Serbod 20 yo son, b. Oct 1879 VA, farm laborer. 1902 Marriage #1: Sebert E. Lester m. Cora M. Alley 2-27-1902 Floyd Co., VA. He 23 yo single w/m, b. Floyd Co., VA, s/o Ira & Emeline Lester. She 16 yo single w/f, b. Floyd Co., VA, d/o J. R. & Nellie Alley. 1910 Residence: Floyd Co., VA, Alum Ridge District 41, H137: Lester, Sebert E. 31 yo w/m farmer, b. VA, M1 8y, owns farm, HOH. Cora M. 26 yo wife, b. VA, M1 8y, 1 child with 1 living. Roy A. 7 yo son, b. VA. 1920 Residence: Floyd Co., VA, Alum Ridge District 87, Willis Riner Road, H78: Lester, Sebert E. 41 yo w/m farmer, b. VA, parents b. VA, owns, HOH. Cora M. 35 yo wife, b. VA, parents b. VA. Roy A. 16 yo son, b. VA, parents b. VA, school. Ralph I. 3y 4/12 son, b. VA, parents b. VA. Ras J. 1y 0/12 son, b. VA, parents b. VA. 1930 Residence: Floyd Co., VA, Alum Ridge District 1, H124: (Roy & Ras are noted in retrospect on Sheet 11A) Lester, Sebert E. 51 yo w/m farmer, b. VA, parents b. VA, 23 yo when 1st married, owns, HOH. Cora M. 45 yo wife, b. VA, parents b. VA, m. 17 yo when 1st married. Roy A. 27 yo married son, b. VA, parents b. VA, farm laborer, 17 yo when 1st married. Viola A. 16 yo daughter-in-law, b. A, parents b. VA, 16 yo when 1st married Ralph I. 13 yo son, b. VA, parents b. VA, farm laborer, school. Ras J. 11 yo son, b. VA, parents b. VA, farm laborer, school. 1939 Death: 10-2-1939. 1939 Burial: Lewis Jubal Lester Cemetery, Rt 742 (Loss Bent Road) Riner, Floyd Co., VA.
(src: Cemetery documented with photos by Wanda Simpkins.) |
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............+ Lester, Cora Miriam |
Parents: Jonathan Reed & Pernetta Ellen Nettie (Akers) Alley. [Alley_Anderson_Rachel] 1885 Birth: 3-28-1885 Floyd Co., VA. 1910, 1920 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with husband Sebert Esau Lester. 1987 Death: 8-28-1987, 102y. 1987 Burial: Lewis Jubal Lester Cemetery, Rt 742 (Loss Bent Road) Riner, Floyd Co., VA.
(src: Cemetery documented with photos by Wanda Simpkins.) |
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............5. Lester, Roy Amos |
Parents: Sebert Esau & Cora Miriam (Alley) Lester. 1903 Birth: 2-5-1903 VA. 1910, 1920 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with parents. 1930
Marriage #1:
Roy Lester m. Aleen Akers 2-15-1930 Floyd Co., VA by J. M. Akers, Minister of
the Baptist Church. He 26 yo single w/m farmer, b. Floyd Co., VA, mailing
address Sowers, VA, s/o A. C. Lester & Cora Alley. She 16
yo single w/f, b. Floyd Co., VA, mailing address Sowers, VA, d/o Will Akers
& Annie Boothe. (does read A. C.
Lester) 1930 Residence: Floyd Co., VA, Alum Ridge District 1, H124: (Roy & Ras are noted in retrospect on Sheet 11A) Lester, Sebert E. 51 yo w/m farmer, b. VA, parents b. VA, 23 yo when 1st married, owns, HOH. Cora M. 45 yo wife, b. VA, parents b. VA, m. 17 yo when 1st married.
Roy A. 27 yo married son, b. VA, parents b. VA,
farm laborer, 17 yo when 1st married.
Viola A. 16 yo daughter-in-law, b. A, parents b.
VA, 16 yo when 1st married. Ralph I. 13 yo son, b. VA, parents b. VA, farm laborer, school. Ras J. 11 yo son, b. VA, parents b. VA, farm laborer, school. 1979 Death: 10-22-1979 1979 Burial: Pleasant Valley Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
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...............+ Lester, Vada Allene |
Parents: Willie Lee & Mary Annabell (Booth) Akers. [Akers_GeorgeA_Lucy] 1914 Birth: 12-30-1913 Floyd Co., VA. 1930 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with husband Roy Amos Lester but his parents HOH. 2000 Death: 3-31-2000. 2000 Burial: Pleasant Valley Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA. |
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............5. Lester, Ralph Ira |
Parents: Sebert Esau & Cora Miriam (Alley) Lester. 1916 Birth: 8-26-1916 Floyd Co., VA. (src: birth record) 1916 Birth: 8-28-1916 Floyd Co., VA. (src: death record) 1920, 1930 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with parents. 1938 Marriage #1: Gladys Bishop m. Ralph Lester 7-23-1938 Floyd Co., VA by J. M. Dickerson, Minister of the Baptist Church. He 21 yo single w/m farming, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, s/o S. E. Lester & Cora Alley. She 20 yo single w/f, b. Montgomery Co., VA, residence Floyd Co., VA, d/o J. A. Bishop & Mamie Reed. 1940 Residence: Floyd Co., VA, Alum Ridge District 32-2, SR 735, H116: Lester, Ralph I. 23 yo w/m farm operating, b. VA, completed H2, resided in same house 1935, owns, HOH. Gladys G. 22 yo wife, b. VA, completed G7, resided in same house 1935, housework. Edna L. 8.12 daughter, b. VA, completed G7. Ras J. 21 yo single brother, b. VA, completed G5, resided in same house 1935, truck driving laborer. Cora M. 55 yo widowed mother, b. VA, completed G7, resided in same house 1935, other. 1953 Divorce:
granted to husband Ralph Ira Lester 4-15-1953 Floyd Co., VA. 3 minor children
affected. 1953 Marriage #2:
Ralph m. 2nd Macie Juanita unknown
8-26-1953 Bristol, TN. They divorced in 1975. No minor children affected 1980 Death: 6-9-1980 Roanoke Memorial Hospital, Roanoke City, VA but of 1115 Pulaski Ave, Pearisburg, Giles Co., VA. Ralph Ira Lester, 63 yo divorced w/m construction pipe fitter, b. Aug 28, 1916 VA. Father: Zeb Lester. Mother: Cora Alley. Informant: Mr. Ralph R. Lester. COD: cardio-pulmonary-renal failure 18d; chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Burial: Birchwood Burial Park, Pearisburg, VA. 1980 Burial: Birchwood Burial Park, Pearisburg, Giles Co., VA. |
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...............+ Lester, Gladys Gertrude |
Parents: James Alvis & Mary Isabell
Mamie (Reed) Bishop. [Bishop_Obediah_Sarah_mcva] 1917 Birth: 11-28-1917 Montgomery Co., VA. 1940 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with husband
Ralph Ira Lester. |
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...............6. Lester, Edna Louise |
Parents: Ralph Ira & Gladys Gertrude (Bishop) Lester. 1939 Birth: 1939 Floyd Co., VA. 1940 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with parents. 1957 Marriage #1:
Marvin Elwin Fryer 4-20-1957 Floyd Co., VA. Registered Giles Co., VA. |
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............5. Lester, Ras J. |
Parents: Sebert Esau & Cora Miriam (Alley) Lester. 1919 Birth: abt 1919 VA. 1920, 1930 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with parents. |
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.........4. Lester, John Henry |
Parents: Lynch Ira & Susan Emaline (Reed) Lester. 1880 Birth: 11-18-1880 Floyd Co., VA. (src: birth record) 1880 Birth: 11-9-1880 Floyd Co., VA. (src: 1880 Birth: 11-11-1880 VA. (src: death record) 1881 Birth: 11-1881 VA. (src: 1900 Census) 1890 Floyd Co., VA, Alum Ridge District: John H. 10 yo. 1900 Floyd Co., VA, Alum Ridge District 10, H76: John H. 18 yo son, b. Nov 1881 VA, farm laborer. 1906 Marriage #1: John H. Lester m. Dela B. Reed 7-26-1906 Floyd Co., VA. He 25 yo single w/m, b. Floyd Co., VA, s/o Ira & Emeline Lester. She 19 yo single w/f, b. Floyd Co., VA, d/o G. D. & Isabella Reed. 1910 Residence: Floyd Co., VA, Alum Ridge District 41, H145: Lester, John H. 29 yo w/m farmer, b. VA, parents b. VA, M1 4y, owns farm, HOH. Delila B. 22 yo wife, b. VA, parents b. VA, M1 4y, 2 children with 2 living, home farm laborer. Alva 3 yo daughter, b. VA, parents b. VA. Vada 1 1/12 daughter, b. VA, parents b. VA. 1918 Registration Card: John Henry Lester 38 yo w/m of Sowers, Floyd Co., VA. Born November 9, 1880. Self-employed farmer. Mrs. Delia Lester nearest relative. Tall & medium build. Blue eyes & light brown hair. Registered Local Board Floyd Co., VA. 1920 Residence: Floyd Co., VA, Alum Ridge District 87, Willis Riner Road, H65: (order is as given) Lester, John H. 39 yo w/m farmer, b. VA, parents b. VA, owns, HOH. Dealie B. 32 yo wife b. VA, parents b. VA. Marvin J. 3y 5/12 son, b. VA, parents b. VA. Alva R. 12 yo daughter b. VA, parents b. VA, school. (does read R. vs expected J.) Alva A. 10 yo daughter b. VA, parents b. VA, school. Thelma A. 8 yo daughter b. VA, parents b. VA, school. (does read Thelma vs expected Alma.) 1930 Residence: Floyd Co., VA, western part of Alum Ridge District 1, H28: Lester, John H. 48 yo w/m farmer, b. VA, parents b. VA, 25 yo when 1st married, HOH. Delilah B. 43 yo wife, b. VA, parents b. VA, 19 yo when 1st married. Ava A. 21 yo single daughter, b. VA, parents b. VA, no occupation. Velma A. 18 yo single daughter, b. VA, parents b. VA, no occupation. J. Marvin 13 yo son, b. VA, parents b. VA, school. J. Ward 2 yo son, b. VA, parents b. VA. 1931 Death: 1-4-1941 Floyd Co., VA. John H. Lester, 50y 1m 25d, married w/m farmer, b. Nov 11, 1880 VA. Spouse: Delia B. Lester. Father: Lynch I. Lester, b. VA. Mother: Emeline Reed, b. VA. Informant: Delia B. Lester. COD: double lobar pneumonia. Burial: Lester Cemetery, Jan 1, 1931. 1931 Burial: Lewis Jubal Lester Cemetery, Rt 742 (Loss Bent Road) Riner, Floyd Co., VA.
(src: Cemetery documented with photos by Wanda Simpkins.) |
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............+ Lester, Delia Belle |
Parents: Griffith D. & Adeline Isabel (Reed) Reed. [Reed_Michael_Delilah] 1887 Birth: 3-30-1887 Floyd Co., VA. 1910, 1920, 1930 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with husband John Henry Lester. 1940 Residence: Floyd Co., VA, Alum Ridge District 32-2, SR 739, H75: Lester, Delia H. 53 yo widowed w/f Senior Library clerk, b. VA, completed G7, resided in same house 1935, owns, HOH. Ward J. 12 yo son, b. VA, completed G6, resided in same house 1935, school. 1971 Death: 9-20-1971 1971 Burial: Lewis Jubal Lester Cemetery, Rt 742 (Loss Bent Road) Riner, Floyd Co., VA.
(src: Cemetery documented with photos by Wanda Simpkins.) |
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............5. Lester, Alva Jewell |
Parents: John Henry & Delia Belle(Reed) Lester. 1907 Birth: 4-28-1907 Floyd Co., VA. 1910, 1920 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with parents. 1928 Marriage #1: Alvah Lester m. Clarence Reed 7-5-1928 Floyd Co. VA
by H. L. Reed, Minister of the Church of the Brethren. He 23 yo single w/m
farmer, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, s/o S. P. Reed & Laura Reed.
She 21 yo single w/f, b. Floyd Co., VA, residence Sowers, VA, d/o John N.
Lester & Delia B. Lester. Jesse Clarence Reed, 1904-1993, s/o Samuel Perry & Laura Ellen (Reed) Reed. [Reed_Michael_Delilah] 1998 Death:
1-20-1998 Roanoke City, Roanoke Co.,
VA. 1998 Burial: |
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............5. Lester, Ava Aldia aka Vada |
Parents: John Henry & Delia Belle(Reed) Lester. 1909 Birth: 3-30-1909 Floyd Co., VA. 1910, 1920, 1930 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with parents. 1938 Marriage #1: Ava Lester m. Eddie Akers 12-10-1938 Christiansburg, VA. Registered in Floyd Co., VA. He 35 yo single w/m, b. Montgomery Co., VA, residence Riner, VA, s/o Rice Akers & Mary Wade. She 29 yo single w/f, b. Floyd Co., VA, residence Riner, VA, d/o John Lester & Delia Reed. Edward Fallow Akers, s/o Darius "Rice"& Mary Ellen (Wade) Akers. [Akers_William_Lydia_mcva] 1991 Death: 7-2-1991 Friendship Manor Nursing Home, Roanoke, VA but of 327 Hershberger Rd, Roanoke, Roanoke Co., VA. 1991 Burial: Pleasant Valley Church Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
(src: Find A Grave; photo added by MOW) |
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............5. Lester, Velma Aileen aka Thelma A. |
Parents: John Henry & Delia Belle(Reed) Lester. 1912 Birth: abt 1912 VA. 1920, 1930 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with parents. 1930 Marriage #1: Velma Lester m. Edgar Peters 1930 Floyd Co., VA. Edgar Peters s/o Edgar Weder s/o William Harrison & Malinda Ellen (Lester) Peters. [Peters_WmWillis_Ruth] 2000 Death: 12-23-2000 Riner, Montgomery Co., VA. 2000 Burial: Pleasant Valley Church Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
(src: Find A Grave; photo added
by MOW) |
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............5. Lester, Twin daughters |
Parents: John Henry & Delia Belle(Reed) Lester. 1915 Birth: 1-24-1915 Alum Ridge District, Floyd Co., VA. 1915 Death: 1-24-1915 Alum Ridge District, Floyd Co., VA.
Female twins. COD: premature birth. 1915 Burial: Lewis Jubal Lester Cemetery,
Rt 742 (Loss Bent Road) Riner, Floyd Co., VA.
(src: Cemetery documented with photos by Wanda Simpkins.) |
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............5. Lester, John Marvin |
Parents: John Henry & Delia Belle(Reed) Lester. 1917 Birth: 10-13-1916 Alum Ridge District, Floyd Co., VA. 1920, 1930 Residence: Floyd Co., VA
with parents. 1938 Marriage #1: Marvin Lester m. Alma Mitchell 6-29-1938 Roanoke, VA. Recorded Floyd Co., VA. He 23 yo single w/m barber, b. Floyd Co., VA, residence Montgomery Co., VA, s/o John Lester & Delila Reed. She 21 yo single w/f, b. Carroll Co., VA, residence Floyd Co., VA, d/o Lebren Mitchell & Nancy Marshall. Alma
Mitchell, d/o Lebren & Nancy (Marshall)
Mitchell of Carroll Co., VA. [no file] 1993 Death: 3-19-1993 Floyd Co., VA. 1993 Burial: Pleasant Valley Church Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
(src: Find A Grave; photo added
by MOW) |
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............5. Lester, Female Infant |
Parents: John Henry & Delia Belle(Reed) Lester. 1923 Birth & Death: 12-2-1923 1923 Burial: Lewis Jubal Lester Cemetery, Rt 742 (Loss Bent Road) Riner, Floyd Co., VA.
(src: Cemetery documented with photos by Wanda Simpkins.) |
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............5. Lester, Judson Ward |
Parents: John Henry & Delilah Belle (Reed) Lester. 1927 Birth: 8-21-1927 Floyd Co., VA. 1930 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with parents. 1940 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with widowed mother. 1951 Marriage #1: Judson Ward Lester m. Grace Laverne
Bell 9-1-1951 Floyd Co., VA. Registered in Roanoke Co., VA. Grace
Laverne Bell, b. Roanoke Co., VA, d/o James Harry & Lessie Frances (Hurt)
Bell. 2020 Death: 5-21-2020 Roanoke City, VA. 2020 Obit: (src: Find A Grave) Judson
Ward Lester, 92 of Roanoke died Thursday, May 21, 2020. He was born August
21, 1927 in Floyd County, VA, son of the late John
Henry and Delia Reed Lester. He was
preceded in death by his wife of 58 years, Laverne Lester; son, James W.
Lester; sisters, Alvah Reed, Velma Peters and Ava
Akers; brother, Marvin Lester. Judson
retired from The Kroger Company, where he was employed for many years. He is
survived by his daughter, Deborah Cumnock and
husband James, granddaughters, Jayme White and Leah Lester. A
graveside service will be 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, May 26, 2020
in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. The Lester family is being served by Oakeys North Chapel. 2020 Burial: Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, Roanoke
City, VA.
(src:
Find A Grave; photo added by Barry Lavinder) |
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.........4. Lester, George W. L. Sr |
Parents: Lynch Ira & Susan Emaline (Reed) Lester. 1883 Birth: 10-19-1883 Floyd Co., VA. 1883 Birth: Dec 1883 VA. (src: 1900 Census) 1890 Floyd Co., VA, Alum Ridge District: George W. L. 7 yo. 1900 Floyd Co., VA, Alum Ridge District 10, H76: George W. 16 yo son, b. Dec 1883 VA, farm laborer. 1908 Marriage #1: George W. Lester m. Laura A. Reed 12-30-1908 Floyd Co., VA. He 24 yo single w/m, b. Floyd Co., VA, s/o Ira & Emaline Lester. She 22 yo single w/f, b. Floyd Co., VA, s/o Peter & Susan Reed. 1910 Residence: Floyd Co., VA, Alum Ridge District 41, H152: Lester, George W. 27 yo w/m farmer, b. VA, parents b. VA, M1 1y, owns farm, HOH Laura A. 24 yo wife, b. VA, parents b. VA, M1 1y, 1 child with 1 living. Toy 0/12 daughter, b. VA, parents b. VA. 1920 Residence: Floyd Co., VA, Alum Ridge District 87, Willis Riner Road, H63: Lester, George W. 36 yo w/m farmer, b. VA, parents b. VA, owns, HOH. Laura A. 33 yo wife, b. VA, parents b. VA. Georgie W. 5 yo son, b. VA, parents b. VA. Toy E. 9 yo daughter, b. VA, parents b. VA, school. 1930 Residence: Floyd Co., VA, west part of Alum Ridge District 1, H29: Lester, George W. 45 yo w/m farmer, b. VA, parents b. VA, 25 yo when 1st married, vet?: no, HOH. Laura A. 42 yo wife, b. VA, parents b. VA, 22 yo when 1st married. Georgie W. 14 yo son, b. VA, parents b. VA, farm laborer, school. 1940 Residence: Lancaster Co., PA, Colerain District 36-8, H246: Lester, George 55 yo w/m farm laborer, b. VA, completed G7, resided in Floyd Co., VA 1935, rents, HOH. Laura 52 yo wife, b. VA, completed G8, resided in Floyd Co., VA 1935, housework. Duncan, Toye 30 yo divorced daughter, b. VA, completed H2, resided in Floyd Co., VA 1935, housework. William 9 yo son, b. VA, b. VA, completed G4, resided in Floyd Co., VA 1935, school. Moyer 7 yo son, b. VA, completed G2, resided in Floyd Co., VA 1935, school. Quince 5 yo son, b. VA, b. VA, completed G0, resided in Floyd Co., VA 1935. Shirley 2 yo daughter, b. Penn, completed G0. 1959 Death: 9-29-1959 1959 Burial: Fair View Cemetery, Roanoke City, Roanoke Co., VA.
(src: Find A Grave; photo added by CHECK) |
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............+ Lester, Laura A. |
Parents: Peter Adam & Susan C. (Simmons) Reed. [Reed_IsaacSr_Susanna] 1886 Birth: 5-23-1886 Floyd Co., VA. 1910, 1920, 1930 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with husband George W. L. Lester. 1973 Death: 5-7-1973. 1973 Burial: Fair View Cemetery, Roanoke City, Roanoke Co., VA.
(src: Find A Grave; photo added by CHECK) |
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............5. Lester, Toye Ethel |
Parents: George W. L. & Laura A. (Reed) Lester. 1910 Birth: 4-7-1910 VA. 1910, 1920 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with parents. 1930 Marriage #1: Toye Lester m. Willie Duncan 1-4-1930 Floyd Co., VA. Divorced by 1940. Willie M. Duncan, b. 12-22-1910 VA, d. 1976 Gambrills, Anne Arundel, MD, s/o William Austin & Martha Sabra Sab (Wade) Duncan. [Duncan_BlanchJr_2wives] [Lester_JamesT_Cloah] 1940 Residence: Lancaster Co., PA, Colerain District 36-8, H246: Lester, George 55 yo w/m farm laborer, b. VA, completed G7, resided in Floyd Co., VA 1935, rents, HOH. Laura 52 yo wife, b. VA, completed G8, resided in Floyd Co., VA 1935, housework. Duncan, Toye 30 yo divorced daughter, b. VA, completed H2, resided in Floyd Co., VA 1935, housework. William 9 yo son, b. VA, b. VA, completed G4, resided in Floyd Co., VA 1935, school. Moyer 7 yo son, b. VA, completed G2, resided in Floyd Co., VA 1935, school. Quince 5 yo son, b. VA, b. VA, completed G0, resided in Floyd Co., VA 1935. Shirley 2 yo daughter, b. Penn, completed G0. 2000 Death: 10-25-2000 Roanoke City, Roanoke Co., VA. 2000 Burial: |
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............5. Lester, George W Jr |
Parents: George W. L. & Laura A. (Reed) Lester. 1915 Birth: 2-14-1914 VA. 1920 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with parents. 1949 Death: 5-17-1949. 1949 Burial: Fair View Cemetery, Roanoke City, Roanoke Co., VA. |
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.........4. Lester, Lydia Alma |
Parents: Lynch Ira & Susan Emaline (Reed) Lester. 1890 Birth: 5-1890 VA. (src: 1900 census) 1891 Birth: 5-4-1891 Floyd Co., VA. (tombstone; death record) 1900 Floyd Co., VA, Alum Ridge District 10, H76: Lyda A. 9 yo daughter, b. May 1890 VA, school. 1910 Floyd Co., VA, Alum Ridge District 41, H144: Lydia A. 18 yo daughter, b. VA, school. 1912 Marriage #1: Lydia A. Lester m. Atha Lester 1912 Floyd Co., VA. Atha Linzie Lester, s/o Zebedee
D. Lynch & LurindaDelia (Reed) Lester. [Lester_Lindsay_Caroline] 1970 Death:
5-22-1970. 1970 Burial: Restvale Cemetery, Copper Hill, Floyd Co., VA.
(src: Find A Grave; photo added by MOW) |
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......3. Lester, Julia Ann |
Parents: Lewis Jubal & Mary (Boyd) Lester. 1858 Birth: 10-17-1858 Floyd Co., VA. 1860 Floyd Co., VA, Floyd Court House PO, H831: July A. 1 yo w/f, b. VA. 1870 Floyd Co., VA, Alum Ridge Twp, H169: Julia Ann 13 yo w/f, b. VA, at home. 1880 Floyd Co., VA, Alum Ridge District, H247: July A. 20 yo single daughter, b. VA. 1884 Marriage #1: Julia M. Lester m. George W. Guthrie 01-31-1884 at Humphrey Duncan's, Floyd Co., VA by Humphrey Duncan. He 23 yo single w/m farmer, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, s/o Wiley & Elizabeth Guthrie. She 23 yo single w/f, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, d/o Lewis & Polly Lester. George Washington Guthrie, 1861-1948, s/o Wiley J. & Elizabeth (Sweeney) Guthrie. [Guthrie_Benjamin_Sarah] 1885 Death: 12-14-1885. 1885 Burial: Lewis Jubal Lester Cemetery, Rt 742 (Loss Bent Road) Riner, Floyd Co., VA.
(src: Cemetery documented with photos by Wanda Simpkins.) |
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......3. Lester, James L. |
Parents: Lewis Jubal & Mary (Boyd) Lester. 1861 Birth: 5-4-1861 Floyd Co., VA. 1870 Floyd Co., VA, Alum Ridge Twp, H169: James 9 yo w/m, b. VA, at home. 1880 Floyd Co., VA, Alum Ridge District, H247: James L. 18 yo son, b. VA. ?1890 Floyd Co., VA, Alum Ridge District: James L. Lester, 26 yo, alone or with a family with a different surname. 1890 Marriage #1: James Lester m. Emeline Hurt 08-14-1890 at Humphrey Duncan's, Floyd Co., VA by Humphrey Duncan. He 26 yo single w/m farmer, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, s/o Lewis & Mary Lester. She 23 yo single w/f, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, d/o William & Bethany Hurt. 1900 Floyd Co., VA, Alum Ridge District 10, H101: James L. Lester, 39 yo w/m farm laborer, b. May 1861 VA, m. 10y, cannot read or write, owns farm, HOH. 1910 Floyd Co., VA, Alum Ridge District 41, H142: James L. Lester, 79 yo w/m farmer, b. VA, M1 18y, cannot read or write, owns farm, HOH. 1924 Death: 4-2-1924. 1923 Burial: Lewis Jubal Lester Cemetery, Rt 742 (Loss Bent Road) Riner, Floyd Co., VA.
(src: Cemetery documented with photos by Wanda Simpkins.) |
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.........+ Lester, Emeline F. |
Parents: John William & Bethena Bethany (Reed) Hurt. [Hurt_Joseph_Elizabeth] 1863 Birth: 11-1863 Floyd Co., VA. 1900 Floyd Co., VA, Alum Ridge District 10, H101: Emaline 36 yo wife, b. Nov 1863 VA, m. 10y, 0 children with 0 living, cannot write. 1910 Floyd Co., VA, Alum Ridge District 41, H142: Emaline F. 45 yo wife, b. VA, M1 18y, 0 children with 0 living, cannot write. 1928 Death: June 1928. 1928 Burial:
(src: Cemetery documented with photos by Wanda Simpkins.) |
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......... Lester, Mary B. |
(see above) 1900 Floyd Co., VA, Alum Ridge District 10, H101: Mary B. Lester, 66 yo widowed mother, b. May 1834 VA, 1 child with 1 living, cannot read or write. |
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......... Lester, Mary E. |
b. 1-1885 VA, d/o ?. 1900 Floyd Co., VA, Alum Ridge District 10, H101: Mary E. Lester, 15 yo niece, b. Jan 1885 VA, school. |
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......3. Lester, Martha E. |
Parents: Lewis Jubal & Mary (Boyd) Lester. 1867 Birth: abt 1867 Floyd Co., VA. 1870 Floyd Co., VA, Alum Ridge Twp, H169: Martha 3 yo w/f, b. VA, at home. 1880 Floyd Co., VA, Alum Ridge District, H247: Martha L. 13 yo daughter, b. VA. 1889 Marriage #1: Martha E. Lester m. Callaway T. Boyd 12-04-1889 at G.D. Reed's, Floyd Co., VA by G.D. Reed. He 26 yo widowed w/m farmer, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, s/o N.T. & Martha J. Boyd. She 22 yo single w/f, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, d/o Lewis & Mary B. Lester. Calloway Thomas Boyd, 1861- , s/o Newberry Thomas & Martha Jane (Leffew) Boyd. [Boyd_Newberry_Jane] Calloway was 1st married to Lucy E. Reed, 1868-1885, d/o Willis D. & Sarah Matilda (Burgess) Reed. [Reed_MarkA_Lucy] |
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...2. Lester, Cloah Ann Cloey |
Parents: James T. Sr & Cloah Cloey (Wilson) Lester. 1832 Birth: 1832 Floyd Co., VA. 1850 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with parents. 1853 Marriage #1: Cloa Ann Lester m. William Dobbins 010-18-1853 by Owen Sumner of the Baptist Church. William made oath that he is over & above the age of 21. Lewis Lester gave oath that Cloa Ann Lester is over & above the age of 21 but did not note his relationship to her. William Dobyns/Dobbins, s/o unknown. [Dobyns_mcva] |
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...2. Lester, Catherine Kit |
Parents: James T. Sr & Cloah Cloey (Wilson) Lester. 1833 Birth: abt 1833 Floyd Co., VA. 1850 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with parents. 1853 Marriage #1: Catherine Lester m. Daniel Carroll 10-18-1853 Floyd Co., VA by Owen Sumner of the Baptist Church. He s/o John Carrell per permission note. She d/o James Lester per permission note. Daniel or David Carroll, 1833-1860-70, s/o John & Theodocia "Docia" (Wilson) Carroll. [Carroll] 1876 Marriage #2: Catherine Carroll m. 2nd Jonathan Otey 04-13-1876 at Catherine Carroll's, Floyd Co., VA by A.G. Mills. He 75 yo widowed w/m farmer, b. Rockingham Co., VA & living in Floyd Co., VA, s/o Thomas & Elizabeth Otey. She 40 yo widowed w/f, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, d/o James & Cloah Lester. and the 2nd marriage document for her marriage with Jonathan Otey: Catherine Carroll m. Jonathan Otey 11-29-1876 at Catherine Carroll's, Floyd Co., VA, by A.G. Mills. He 76 yo divorced w/m farmer, b. Rockbridge Co., VA & living in Floyd Co., VA, s/o Thomas & Elizabeth Otey. She 40 yo widowed w/f, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, d/o James & Cloah Lester. Jonathan Otey, s/o Thomas & Elizabeth (Simpson) Otey. [Otey_Jonathan_2wives] Death after 1900 |
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......3. Lester, Narcissa Ellen Sis |
Parents: Catherine Lester. 1853 Birth: abt 1853 VA. 1860 Residence: Floyd Co., VA, Floyd Court House PO, H827: Carroll, David 26 yo w/m farmer, b. VA, $0/27, cannot read or write, HOH. Catherine 27 yo w/f, b. VA. (nee Lester) Harman 5 yo w/m, b. VA. Mary E. 2 yo w/f, b. VA. Lester, Sis Ellen 7 yo w/f, b. VA. 1870 Floyd Co., VA, Alum Ridge Twp, H181: Narcissa Ellen Lester, 17 yo w/f, b. VA, without occ., Lindsay Lester HOH. 1871 Marriage #1: Sis Ellen Lester m. William A. Lane
11-16-1871 Floyd Co., VA by Andrew A. Reed. He 22 yo single w/m farmer, b.
Montgomery Co., VA & living in Floyd Co., VA, s/o William & Mirinda
Lane. She single 18 yo, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, d/o Catherine
Lester. William
A. Lane, s/o William & Malinda M. (Bowden) Lane. [Lane]
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...2. Lester, Julia Ann |
Parents: James T. Sr & Cloah Cloey (Wilson) Lester. 1836 Birth: abt 1836 Floyd Co., VA. 1850 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with parents. 1859 Marriage #1: Julia Ann Lester m. Joel Carroll 07-14-1859 Floyd Co., VA by Andrew A. Reed. He 21 yo single farmer, b. Monroe Co., KY & living in Floyd Co., VA, s/o John & Docia (Thedocia Wilson) Carroll. She single 24 yo, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, d/o James & Cloa Lester. Joel Carroll, 1837- , s/o John & Theodocia "Docia" (Wilson) Carroll. [Carroll] |
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Wilson, Benjamin |
b. abt 1758 Louden. Cloahs father. 1850 Floyd Co., VA, H971: |
