Colvin Ledwell Leonard and Bettie Elizabeth Leonard
Husband Colvin Ledwell Leonard
Born: 1912 - NC Died: Buried:Marriage: Jan 5, 1937 - Thomasville, Davidson Co., NC
Wife Bettie Elizabeth Leonard
Born: 1919 - NC Died: Buried:
Father: George Henry Leonard (1894-1977) Mother: Rainey Faith Lawrence (1896-1930)
Children
Notes: Marriage (Bettie Elizabeth Leonard):
Marr. by J.W. Bowers, in a civil ceremony, at his home in Thomasville.
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Charles Luke Leonard, Sr. and Annie Elizabeth Patterson
Husband Charles Luke Leonard, Sr.
AKA: Charlie Born: Jul 4, 1884 Died: Apr 8, 1955 Buried: - Woodlawn Cem., Spray, NCMarriage: Apr 26, 1903 - Spray, Rockingham Co., NC
Wife Annie Elizabeth Patterson
Born: Apr 20, 1884 - Henry Co., VA Died: Jan 5, 1968 - Danville Mem. Hosp., Danville, VA Buried: - Woodlawn Cem., Spray, NC
Father: John Marcus Patterson (Abt 1838-1924) Mother: Martha Jane Roach (1847-1897)
Children
Notes: Marriage (Annie Elizabeth Patterson):
He 22, she 21. Both of Spray, NC. S/o John & Catherine Leonard, both of Danville, Va.; D/o Marcus & Martha Patterson. Marr. in Paton Burges house, Spray, NC, in a civil ceremony.
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James Stephens Trogdon, Jr. and Doris Green Leonard
Husband James Stephens Trogdon, Jr.
Born: Jan 21, 1926 - Greensboro, Guilford Co., NC Died: Jun 14, 1988 - Level Cross, NC Buried: Jun 28, 1988 - Forest Lawn Cem., Greensboro, NC
Father: James Stephens Trogdon, Sr. (1892-1951) Mother: Lula Gray Patterson (1896-1962)
Marriage: 1950
Wife Doris Green Leonard
Born: Sep 26, 1927 - NC Died: Apr 5, 1986 - NC Buried: - Forest Lawn Cem., Greensboro, NC
Children
Notes: Marriage (Doris Green Leonard):
In the 1950 census, Louisburg, Franklin Co., NC, taken Apr. 6th, he's single, and never been married. Their son, Jmes Stephens, III, was born Nov. 2. 1951. It's possible they married in very early in 1951, but not likely.
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John Floyd Reynolds and Ruth Davis Leonard
Husband John Floyd Reynolds
Born: May 10, 1913 - Franklin Co., VA Died: Sep 1, 1966 Buried: - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Father: Hughes Oliver Reynolds (1872-1951) Mother: Annie Lee Bishop (1873-1950)
Marriage: Nov 23, 1935 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA
Wife Ruth Davis Leonard
Born: Jun 20, 1919 - Grayson Co., VA Died: Dec 19, 1986 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA Buried: - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Children
Notes: Marriage (Ruth Davis Leonard):
Wesley Preston Leonard and Priscilla Ann Strader
Husband Wesley Preston Leonard
Born: Mar 4, 1941 Died: Jan 10, 2006 Buried: - Roselawn Mem. Gdns., Reidsville, NCMarriage: 1979
Wife Priscilla Ann Strader
Born: May 1, 1940 - Chambers Co., AL Died: Mar 20, 2023 - Reidsville, Rockingham Co., NC Buried: - Roselawn Mem. Gdns., Reidsville, NC
Other Spouse: David Franklin Gravely (1934-1993) - Aug 3, 1958 - Leaksville, Rockingham Co., NC
Children
Notes: Marriage (David Franklin Gravely):
He 23 & she 18. S/o Ben Gravely & Eliz. Davis; D/o John K. & Georgia Lilly Strader. Marr. Aug. 3, 1958 in Leaksville, NC, by F.E. Hopkins, Min.
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Leo Francis Waterman and Louise Florentine Lescure
Husband Leo Francis Waterman
Born: Dec 6, 1920 - Washington, DC Died: Jan 19, 2013 Buried: - Sherwood Burial Pk., Salem (city), VAMarriage: Mar 18, 1944
Wife Louise Florentine Lescure
Born: Died: 1991 Buried:
Children
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Abner Stultz and Dorothy Bacon Leseur
Husband Abner Stultz
Born: Sep 7, 1770 - Leatherwood, Henry Co., VA Died: Bef May 15, 1850 - Henry Co., VA Buried:
Father: Adam Stultz I (1745-Bef 1845) Mother: Mary Gravely (1748-Aft 1805)
Marriage: - Franklin Co., VA
Wife Dorothy Bacon Leseur
Born: Oct 2, 1802 - Chesterfield Co., VA Died: Buried:
Father: Martell Leseur (1758-1781) Mother: Elizabeth Bacon (1760- )
Children
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William Herman Lesley and Ruth James McCune
Husband William Herman Lesley
Born: Feb 10, 1888 - San Francisco Co., CA Died: Nov 6, 1969 - Richmond, VA Buried: - Forest Lawn Cem., Henrico Co., VAMarriage: Sep 3, 1927 - District of Columbia
Wife Ruth James McCune
AKA: Rushie Born: May 13, 1889 - Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: May 4, 1969 - Johnston-Willis Hosp., Richmond, VA Buried: - Forest Lawn Cem., Henrico Co., VA
Father: John Joshua McCune (1849-1920) Mother: Elizabeth J. Haley (1846-1922)
Other Spouse: William Edward Goggin (1857-1921) - Nov 4, 1907 - Caswell Co., NC
Children
Notes: Marriage (William Edward Goggin):
John Prewitt and Sarah Lessene
Husband John Prewitt
Born: 1648 - Charles River or Tangier Island, VA Died: Buried:
Father: Thomas Prewitt (1616-Abt 1658) Mother: Sarah Lessene (1616/1626- )
Marriage: 1683 - Bladensburg, Frederick Co., MD
Wife Sarah Lessene
Born: 1662 - Frederick Co., MD Died: Buried:
Children
1 M Samuel Prewitt
Born: Feb 1, 1700 - Northumberland Co., VA Died: Apr 1760 - Montgomery Co., MD Buried:
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Thomas Prewitt and Sarah Lessene
Husband Thomas Prewitt
Born: 1616 - Salisbury, Wiltshire, Eng. Died: Abt 1658 - Point Charles River, VA Buried:Marriage: Abt 1647
Wife Sarah Lessene
Born: 1616-1626 - York Co., VA Died: Buried:
Children
1 M John Prewitt
Born: 1648 - Charles River or Tangier Island, VA Died: Buried:Spouse: Sarah Lessene (1662- ) Marr: 1683 - Bladensburg, Frederick Co., MD
2 M William Prewitt, Sr.
Born: 1651 - Charles City, York Co., VA Died: Feb 10, 1747 - Caroline Co., VA Buried:Spouse: Mary Stone (1657- ) Marr: Abt 1694 - Caroline Co., VA
3 M Henry Prewitt, Sr.
Born: 1654 - Charles City, York Co., VA Died: Jun 1722 - Henrico Co., VA Buried:Spouse: Ann Fields ( - )Spouse: Rebecca Dobbs (1670-1748) Marr: Aug 20, 1691 - Henrico Co., VA
Notes: Marriage (Sarah Lessene):
Charlie William Reynolds, Jr. and Katherine Franceska Lesser
Husband Charlie William Reynolds, Jr.
Born: Jan 24, 1943 Died: Buried:
Father: Charlie William Reynolds, Sr. (1917- ) Mother: Virginia Ida Tate (1921- )
Marriage:
Wife Katherine Franceska Lesser
Born: Cir 1946 Died: Buried:
Children
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Ainsley Jackson Lester, Sr. and Mary Elizabeth Martin
Husband Ainsley Jackson Lester, Sr.
Born: Mar 18, 1873 - Henry Co., VA Died: Nov 26, 1945 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA Buried: Nov 28, 1945 - Oakwood Cem., Martinsville, VA
Father: Capt., William A. Lester, Jr. (1835-1904) Mother: Susan Victoria Lovell (1854-1926)
Marriage: Mar 25, 1897 - Henry Co., VA
Wife Mary Elizabeth Martin
AKA: Mamie Born: Sep 6, 1876 - Axton, Henry Co., VA Died: Oct 21, 1952 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA Buried: Oct 22, 1952 - Oakwood Cem., Martinsville, VA
Father: James Orson Martin (1851-1920) Mother: Elizabeth Ella Turner (1853-1943)
Children
1 M Henry Claybrook Lester, Sr.
Born: Jan 1898 - Henry Co., VA Died: Buried:Spouse: Natalie Lewis Penn (1899- ) Marr: Oct 27, 1923 - Henry Co., VA
2 M Ainsley Jackson Lester, Jr.
Born: Apr 15, 1901 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA Died: Aug 14, 1991 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA Buried: - Oakwood Cem., Martinsville, VASpouse: Mary Avis Thompson (1903-2002) Marr: Jun 5, 1936 - Lynchburg (city), VA
Notes: Marriage (Mary Elizabeth Martin):
Ainsley Jackson Lester III and Nancy Susan Stone
Husband Ainsley Jackson Lester III
Born: Apr 24, 1937 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA Died: Feb 24, 2007 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA Buried: Feb 26, 2007 - Oakwood Cem., Martinsville, VA
Father: Ainsley Jackson Lester, Jr. (1901-1991) Mother: Mary Avis Thompson (1903-2002)
Marriage: Aug 17, 1957 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Wife Nancy Susan Stone
AKA: Sue Born: Cir 1937 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA Died: Buried:
Father: Lewis Bassett Stone (1900-1947) Mother: Mary Jones Brown (1917- )
Children
Notes: Marriage (Nancy Susan Stone):
Both single. He a student. Marr. by R.H. Forester, Min.
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Ainsley Jackson Lester, Jr. and Mary Avis Thompson
Husband Ainsley Jackson Lester, Jr.
Born: Apr 15, 1901 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA Died: Aug 14, 1991 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA Buried: - Oakwood Cem., Martinsville, VA
Father: Ainsley Jackson Lester, Sr. (1873-1945) Mother: Mary Elizabeth Martin (1876-1952)
Marriage: Jun 5, 1936 - Lynchburg (city), VA
Wife Mary Avis Thompson
Born: May 22, 1903 - Concord, Campbell Co., VA Died: Mar 3, 2002 - King's Grant Health Care Ctr., Henry Co., VA Buried: Mar 5, 2002 - Oakwood Cem., Martinsville, VA
Children
1 M Ainsley Jackson Lester III
Born: Apr 24, 1937 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA Died: Feb 24, 2007 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA Buried: Feb 26, 2007 - Oakwood Cem., Martinsville, VA
Notes: Marriage (Mary Avis Thompson):
Both single. He a furniture manufacturer. Marr. by J. Spruert, Min.
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Robert Hunter Turner and America Frances Lester
Husband Robert Hunter Turner
Born: Jun 8, 1857 - Henry Co., VA Died: Jul 13, 1919 Buried: - Cp. Branch Prim. Ch. Cem., Henry Co., VA
Father: Robert Turner (1813- ) Mother: Elizabeth McGriffin (1816- )
Marriage: Apr 20, 1892 - Henry Co., VA
Wife America Frances Lester
Born: Nov 25, 1874 - Henry Co., VA Died: Dec 24, 1952 - Southwestern State Hosp., Marion, VA Buried: Dec 26, 1952 - Fair View Cem., Roanoke, VA
Father: Luther Calvin Lester (1850-1933) Mother: Nancy Elizabeth Davis (1851-1939)
Other Spouse: Herbert Peal Davidson (1893-1933) - Dec 1, 1920 - Henry Co., VA
Children
1 F Lisa Turner
Born: Jun 1893 - Henry Co., VA Died: Buried:
2 M Jack H. Turner
Born: Feb 1895 - Henry Co., VA Died: Buried:
3 M Robert H. Turner
Born: May 1899 - Henry Co., VA Died: Buried:
Notes: Marriage (America Frances Lester):
Both single.
Notes: Marriage (Herbert Peal Davidson):
Rev., Lynwood Daves Wells, Sr. and Anna Bowe Lester
Husband Rev., Lynwood Daves Wells, Sr.
Born: Oct 23, 1926 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: Nov 8, 2011 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA Buried: Nov 11, 2011 - Oakwood Cem., Martinsville, VA
Father: Jabez Peter Wells, Sr. (1896-1976) Mother: Claudine Woodrum Jarrett (1892-1966)
Marriage: Jun 11, 1977 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Wife Anna Bowe Lester
Born: Sep 5, 1927 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA Died: Apr 2, 2023 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA Buried: Apr 15, 2023 - Oakwood Cem., Martinsville, VA
Father: Henry Claybrook Lester, Sr. (1898- ) Mother: Natalie Lewis Penn (1899- )
Other Spouse: Charles Thomas Fleenor, Jr. (1926-1977) - Jun 15, 1949 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Children
Notes: Marriage (Anna Bowe Lester):
2d marr. for both & both have 4-years college. Marr. by G.E. Paclland, Min.
Notes: Marriage (Charles Thomas Fleenor, Jr.):
Both single. He a student. Marr. by C.F. Horne, Min.
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Elkanah Lewis Turner and Aylett Lester
Husband Elkanah Lewis Turner
Born: Jun 10, 1876 - Henry Co., VA Died: Jun 24, 1936 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA Buried: - Oakwood Cem., Martinsville, VA
Father: Rev., Zachary Taylor Turner (1847-1911) Mother: Nancy A. Jamison (1846- )
Marriage: Mar 22, 1905 - Henry Co., VA
Wife Aylett Lester
AKA: Allie Born: Jul 26, 1878 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA Died: Jan 1939 - Roanoke (city), VA Buried: - Oakwood Cem., Martinsville, VA
Father: Capt., William A. Lester, Jr. (1835-1904) Mother: Susan Victoria Lovell (1854-1926)
Children
1 M William T. Turner
Born: Jan 11, 1906 - VA Died: Mar 28, 1988 Buried: - Oakwood Cem., Martinsville, VA
2 M Robert Jackson Turner
Born: Sep 2, 1907 - VA Died: Jan 10, 1972 - Henry Co., VA Buried: - Oakwood Cem., Martinsville, VA
3 F Lula Victoria Turner
Born: Oct 23, 1909 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA Died: Oct 20, 2001 - Greensboro, Guilford Co., NC Buried: - Oakwood Cem., Martinsville, VASpouse: William Harrison Turner (1909-1977) Marr: Jul 18, 1940 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Notes: Marriage (Aylett Lester):
Their marriage is recorded in the Henry Co. Reg. of Marr. No. 2, 1893-1913, page 63, line 39, 22 March 1905: E.L. Turner, 28, single, born/resides Henry Co., Va., bookkeeper, S/o Z.T. & Nannie Turner, married Allye Lester, 26, single, born/resides Henry Co., Va., D/o W.A. & S.V. Lester.
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Benjamin Franklin Lester and Martha Eliza Richardson
Husband Benjamin Franklin Lester
Born: 1830 - Henry Co., VA Died: Buried:
Father: John Lester, Sr. (1779/1780-1873) Mother: Anna Minter (1791- )
Marriage: Nov 17, 1853 - Henry Co., VA
Wife Martha Eliza Richardson
Born: 1828-1830 - Henry Co., VA Died: Buried:
Father: John Richardson, Sr. (1785-1869) Mother: Elizabeth Stultz (1791-1877)
Children
1 M William Lester
Born: Apr 21, 1855 - Henry Co., VA Died: Buried:
2 F Valera A. Lester
Born: Jan 28, 1857 - Henry Co., VA Died: Buried:
3 F Martha Elvira Lester
Born: Jun 7, 1861 - Beaver Creek, Henry Co., VA Died: Buried:
4 M Ollie Lester
Born: 1866 - VA Died: Buried:
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David Henry Lester and Ola Lee Gatewood
Husband David Henry Lester
Born: Feb 28, 1921 - Rockingham Co., NC Died: Dec 28, 1989 - Richmond, VA Buried: - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Father: Henry David Lester (1889-1962) Mother: Nannie Elizabeth Shelton (1882-1963)
Marriage: May 11, 1946 - Stoneville, Rockingham Co., NC
Wife Ola Lee Gatewood
Born: Oct 10, 1928 - Henry Co., VA Died: Buried:
Father: Walter Lee Gatewood (1907-1967) Mother: Ola Belle Hooker (1907-1994)
Children
Notes: Marriage (Ola Lee Gatewood):
Saunders Stultz and Elizabeth C. Lester
Husband Saunders Stultz
Born: May 3, 1828 - Henry Co., VA Died: Dec 23, 1856 - Henry Co., VA Buried:
Father: Joseph Lafayette Stultz (1802-1848) Mother: Lousiana America Eggleton (1805-1904)
Marriage: May 5, 1850 - Henry Co., VA
Wife Elizabeth C. Lester
Born: 1829 - Henry Co., VA Died: Buried:
Father: Thomas H. Lester (1801- ) Mother: Frances King (1812- )
Other Spouse: John S. Jones (1820/1822- ) - Dec 28, 1857 - Henry Co., VA
Children
Notes: Marriage (John S. Jones):
George Thomas Richardson and Elizabeth Pearl Lester
Husband George Thomas Richardson
Born: Dec 25, 1872 - Henry Co., VA Died: Nov 19, 1956 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA Buried: - Oakwood Cem., Martinsville, VA
Father: William Arnold Richardson (1835-1913) Mother: Elizabeth Starling Armstrong (1836-1916)
Marriage: Jan 31, 1900 - Henry Co., VA
Wife Elizabeth Pearl Lester
AKA: Bettie Born: Jan 14, 1880 - Dyers Store, Leatherwood, Henry Co., VA Died: Nov 10, 1963 Buried: - Woodlawn Cem., Lodi, Medina Co., OH
Father: George Washington Lester (1836- ) Mother: Victoria Ann Wade (1856-1940)
Other Spouse: Lowry Dennis Hogan (1877-1950) - Apr 8, 1939 - Roanoke (city), VA
Children
1 M John Armstrong Richardson, Sr.
Born: 1904 - Henry Co., VA Died: Buried:Spouse: Mollie Dunn Stegall (1908- ) Marr: Feb 1, 1931 - Henry Co., VA
2 M Reaves Washington Richardson
Born: Jul 22, 1907 - Henry Co., VA Died: Apr 1976 Buried:Spouse: Frances Helen Graves (1914- ) Marr: Jul 22, 1929 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VASpouse: Hazel Pauline Lamb (1915- ) Marr: May 1, 1949 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
3 F Susan Elizabeth Richardson
AKA: Lizzie Born: Abt Aug 1909 - Henry Co., VA Died: Buried:Spouse: Lennie Clark (1906- ) Marr: Dec 23, 1925 - Henry Co., VA
4 F Daisy T. Richardson
Born: 1911 - Henry Co., VA Died: Buried:Spouse: Luther Garfield Wolfe (1909- ) Marr: Sep 25, 1929 - Franklin Co., VA
5 M Jesse Shackleford Richardson
Born: Sep 2, 1913 - Henry Co., VA Died: Jul 14, 1965 - Axton, Henry Co., VA Buried: - Oakwood Cem., Martinsville, VASpouse: Carrie Mae Guilliams (1911-1984) Marr: Mar 10, 1933 - Henry Co., VA
6 F Victoria Wilson Richardson
Born: Nov 1915 - Henry Co., VA Died: Buried:Spouse: Howard Wayne Bensinger (1901- ) Marr: Jun 17, 1940 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
7 M Charlie McCoy Richardson
Born: Oct 16, 1919 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA Died: Feb 27, 2011 - Henry Co., VA Buried: Mar 3, 2011 - Oakwood Cem., Martinsville, VASpouse: Odell Lee Meador (1921-2018) Marr: Nov 5, 1938 - Bedford Co., VA
Notes: Marriage (Elizabeth Pearl Lester):
He 27, she 20. Both single & born Henry Co., Va. He was a farmer. S/o W.A. & L.A. Richardson; D/o G.W. & V.A. Lester. Marr. Jan. 31, 1900, Henry Co., Va.; Div. 1931.
Notes: Marriage (Lowry Dennis Hogan):
He 62, she 58. Both once div. He born Bedford Co., Va. & she Henry Co., Va. He was a car inspector. S/o Thomas D. Hogan & Martha S. Ramsey; D/o George W. Lester & Victoria Wade. Marr. Apr. 8, 1939, Roanoke, Va., by E.D. Poe, Min.
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Elmer Douglas Lester and Carolyn Ann Mabes
Husband Elmer Douglas Lester
AKA: Doug Born: May 2, 1948 - Leaksville, Rockingham Co., NC Died: Jan 10, 2023 - Wake Forest Univ., Bapt. Med. Ctr., Winston-Salem, NC Buried: Jan 13, 2023 - Ridgeview Mem. Gdns., Eden, NC
Father: Elmer Jesse Lester (1920-2000) Mother: Doris Elizabeth Nance (1920-1992)
Marriage: Oct 17, 1969 - Eden, Rockingham Co., NC
Wife Carolyn Ann Mabes
Born: Jul 17, 1955 - Leaksville, Rockingham Co., NC Died: Buried:
Children
Notes: Marriage (Carolyn Ann Mabes):
1st marriage for both, and both only finished the 9th grade. Div. Henry Co., Va.
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Elmer Jesse Lester and Doris Elizabeth Nance
Husband Elmer Jesse Lester
Born: Jul 4, 1920 Died: Sep 26, 2000 Buried: - Ridgeview Mem. Gdns., Eden, NCMarriage: Oct 22, 1938 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Wife Doris Elizabeth Nance
Born: May 26, 1920 - Eden, Rockingham Co., NC Died: Sep 23, 1992 - Eden, Rockingham Co., NC Buried: - Ridgeview Mem. Gdns., Eden, NC
Father: Babe Isaac Nance (1887-1966) Mother: Rosa Fountain Carter (1890-1961)
Children
1 M Ralph Joel Lester
Born: Oct 2, 1944 - Eden, Rockingham Co., NC Died: Sep 21, 2020 - Moses H. Cone Extended Care, Greensboro, NC Buried: Sep 24, 2020 - Ridgeview Mem. Gdns., Eden, NC
2 M Elmer Douglas Lester
AKA: Doug Born: May 2, 1948 - Leaksville, Rockingham Co., NC Died: Jan 10, 2023 - Wake Forest Univ., Bapt. Med. Ctr., Winston-Salem, NC Buried: Jan 13, 2023 - Ridgeview Mem. Gdns., Eden, NC
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William Hundley Overton, Sr. and Ethel C. Lester
Husband William Hundley Overton, Sr.
AKA: Willie Born: Jun 25, 1883 - Henry Co., VA Died: Jun 10, 1962 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA Buried: - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Father: John Hudson Overton (1853-1946) Mother: Nancy Elizabeth Hundley (1855-1917)
Marriage: Sep 1, 1920 - Henry Co., VA
Wife Ethel C. Lester
Born: Oct 3, 1898 - Henry Co., VA Died: Mar 16, 1979 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA Buried: - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Father: Walter Wade Lester (1874- ) Mother: Mary Lucy Davis (1872-1930)
Children
1 M William Hundley Overton, Jr.
Born: Nov 29, 1921 - New Martinsville, Wetzel Co., WV Died: Jul 15, 2011 - Newport News (city), VA Buried: Jul 19, 2011 - Veterans Memorial Gardens, Hampton (city), VASpouse: Rachel Maxine Crenshaw (1929-2015) Marr: Abt 1956 - Richland Co., SC
2 F Elizabeth Lester Overton
Born: Jan 2, 1924 - Big Sandy, McDowell Co., WV Died: Oct 8, 2011 - Virginia Beach (City), VA Buried:Spouse: Robert Earnest McAlpine (1920-1998) Marr: Nov 24, 1945 - Charlottesville, VA
Notes: Marriage (Ethel C. Lester):
Richard Blythe Sowden and Floy Christine Lester
Husband Richard Blythe Sowden
Born: Mar 17, 1925 - Yonkers, Rockland Co, NY Died: Buried:Marriage: Feb 23, 1946 - Los Angeles, CA
Wife Floy Christine Lester
Born: Sep 24, 1922 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA Died: Apr 13, 2007 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA Buried: Apr 15, 2007 - Oakwood Cem., Martinsville, VA
Father: Capt., George Tilden Lester, Sr. (1876-1973) Mother: Lottie Floy Shelton (1898-1990)
Children
Notes: Marriage (Floy Christine Lester):
Andrew Wade Patterson and Frances Susan Lester
Husband Andrew Wade Patterson
Born: Mar 29, 1879 - Franklin Co., VA Died: Buried:
Father: John Richard Patterson (1855-1924) Mother: Louella Greenwood Wade (1860- )
Marriage: Jun 21, 1904 - Henry Co., VA
Wife Frances Susan Lester
AKA: Fannie Sue Born: Oct 1890 - Henry Co., VA Died: Buried:
Father: George Washington Lester (1836- ) Mother: Victoria Ann Wade (1856-1940)
Children
1 M George Richard Patterson
Born: Apr 15, 1905 - Henry Co., VA Died: Jun 1, 1993 Buried: - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VASpouse: Rena Faye Gray (1913-1965) Marr: Apr 28, 1928 - Loudon Co., Tennessee, USASpouse: Ella Maggie Wilson (1900- ) Marr: Jun 14, 1964 - Henry Co., VA
2 F Frances V. Patterson
Born: 1906 - VA Died: Buried:
3 F Lula P. Patterson
Born: 1907 - VA Died: Buried:
4 F Lucy Elizabeth Patterson
AKA: Lizzie Born: Mar 7, 1909 - Henry Co., VA Died: Jan 30, 1997 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA Buried: - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VASpouse: Isaac Biggs (1889-1970) Marr: Abt 1923Spouse: Posey McKinley Donavant (1901-1992) Marr: Apr 26, 1971 - Henry Co., VA
5 F Helen A. Patterson
Born: 1911 - VA Died: Buried:
6 M Lewis Andrew Patterson
Born: May 12, 1916 - Henry Co., VA Died: Dec 27, 1939 - Leaksville, Rockingham Co., NC Buried: Dec 28, 1939 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VASpouse: Margaret Virginia Patterson (1919-2002) Marr: Jul 3, 1937 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA
7 F Zella Mary Patterson
AKA: Gee Born: Dec 29, 1918 - Henry Co., VA Died: Jul 13, 2013 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA Buried: Jul 17, 2013 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VASpouse: Edmund Simmons Wade (1914-1964) Marr: Jul 4, 1933 - Henry Co., VASpouse: Dudley Harry Robertson (1914-2009) Marr: Oct 3, 1947 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Notes: Marriage (Frances Susan Lester):
Capt., George Tilden Lester, Sr. and Frances Parker Turner
Husband Capt., George Tilden Lester, Sr.
Born: Sep 14, 1876 - Franklin Co., VA Died: Mar 20, 1973 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA Buried: - Oakwood Cem., Martinsville, VA
Father: George Washington Lester (1836- ) Mother: Victoria Ann Wade (1856-1940)
Marriage: Apr 20, 1904 - Washington, DC
Wife Frances Parker Turner
Born: May 1, 1880 - Roanoke (city), VA Died: Nov 29, 1917 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA Buried: - Oakwood Cem., Martinsville, VA
Children
1 F Julia Anne Lester
Born: Apr 20, 1906 - Henry Co., VA Died: Jan 29, 2004 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA Buried: - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VASpouse: George Dillard Oakley, Sr. (1901-1983) Marr: Dec 29, 1926 - Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., VA
2 M George Tilden Lester, Jr.
Born: May 20, 1910 - Franklin Co., VA Died: Sep 30, 1993 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA Buried: - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VASpouse: Annie Sue Waid (1914-1986) Marr: Jul 6, 1932 - Franklin Co., VA
3 F May Victoria Lester
Born: Jan 8, 1913 - Figsboro, Henry Co., VA Died: Apr 11, 1932 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA Buried: Apr 13, 1932 - Oakwood Cem., Martinsville, VASpouse: Did Not Marry
4 F Myrtle Lester
Born: Jan 21, 1917 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA Died: Buried:
5 F Mable Parker Lester
Born: Jan 21, 1917 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA Died: Mar 5, 1964 - Daytona Beach, Volusia Co., FL Buried: - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VASpouse: Leslie Eston Wells, Sr. (1911-1999) Marr: Jun 24, 1939 - Chatham, Pittsylvania Co., VA
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Capt., George Tilden Lester, Sr. and Lottie Floy Shelton
Husband Capt., George Tilden Lester, Sr.
Born: Sep 14, 1876 - Franklin Co., VA Died: Mar 20, 1973 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA Buried: - Oakwood Cem., Martinsville, VA
Father: George Washington Lester (1836- ) Mother: Victoria Ann Wade (1856-1940)
Marriage: Sep 29, 1920 - Roanoke (city), VA
Wife Lottie Floy Shelton
Born: Dec 31, 1898 - Roanoke (city), VA Died: Feb 5, 1990 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA Buried: - Oakwood Cem., Martinsville, VA
Father: Ferdinand Smith Shelton (1874-1957) Mother: Vinecie Stone (1877-1945)
Children
1 F Floy Christine Lester
Born: Sep 24, 1922 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA Died: Apr 13, 2007 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA Buried: Apr 15, 2007 - Oakwood Cem., Martinsville, VASpouse: Richard Blythe Sowden (1925- ) Marr: Feb 23, 1946 - Los Angeles, CA
2 F Doris Lester
AKA: Jack Born: Jun 12, 1925 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA Died: Jul 11, 2011 - Wilmington, New Castle Co., DE Buried: - Lower Brandywine Presb. Ch. Cem., Owls Nest, DE
3 M Darwin Demosthenes Lester
Born: Oct 4, 1928 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA Died: Sep 28, 1947 - MCV Hosp., Richmond, VA Buried: Sep 30, 1947 - Oakwood Cem., Martinsville, VASpouse: Did Not Marry
4 M Tilden Jackson Lester
Born: Apr 17, 1933 - Henry Co., VA Died: Jan 5, 1991 - NC Bapt. Med. Ctr., Winston-Salem, NC Buried: - Oakwood Cem., Martinsville, VASpouse: Marlene Arvenia Saunders (1936-2007) Marr: Jul 1, 1960 - Reidsville, Rockingham Co., NC
5 M George Washington Lester II
Born: Apr 4, 1939 - Henry Co., VA Died: Jan 31, 2025 Buried:
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George Tilden Lester, Jr. and Annie Sue Waid
Husband George Tilden Lester, Jr.
Born: May 20, 1910 - Franklin Co., VA Died: Sep 30, 1993 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA Buried: - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Father: Capt., George Tilden Lester, Sr. (1876-1973) Mother: Frances Parker Turner (1880-1917)
Marriage: Jul 6, 1932 - Franklin Co., VA
Wife Annie Sue Waid
Born: Oct 21, 1914 - VA Died: Feb 23, 1986 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA Buried: - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Father: Clarence Benjamin Waid (1871-1938) Mother: Mary Binford Angle (1879-1958)
Children
1 M George Tilden Lester III
Born: Sep 4, 1935 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA Died: Dec 10, 2016 - Morningside, West End, Richmond, VA Buried: Dec 13, 2016 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VASpouse: Janet Cassady Frith (1937-2016) Marr: Jul 26, 1958 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Notes: Marriage (Annie Sue Waid):
He 22, she 17. S/o G.T. Lester & Parker Turner; D/o C.B. Waid & Mary B. Angle. Marr. Jul. 6, 1932, Franklin Co., Va., by R. Perdue.
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George Washington Lester II and Beatrice Carvill Worrell
Husband George Washington Lester II
Born: Apr 4, 1939 - Henry Co., VA Died: Jan 31, 2025 Buried:
Father: Capt., George Tilden Lester, Sr. (1876-1973) Mother: Lottie Floy Shelton (1898-1990)
Marriage: Jul 2, 1966 - Lynchburg (city), VA
Wife Beatrice Carvill Worrell
Born: Nov 2, 1938 - Washington, DC Died: Buried:
Children
Notes: Marriage (Beatrice Carvill Worrell):
Both single. He in the lumber business & she a teacher. Marr. by M.W. Grisson, Min.; Div. Henry Co., Va.
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George Washington Lester II and Connie Jennifer Thornton
Husband George Washington Lester II
Born: Apr 4, 1939 - Henry Co., VA Died: Jan 31, 2025 Buried:
Father: Capt., George Tilden Lester, Sr. (1876-1973) Mother: Lottie Floy Shelton (1898-1990)
Marriage: Dec 31, 1983 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Wife Connie Jennifer Thornton
Born: Nov 17, 1944 - VA Died: Buried:
Children
Notes: Marriage (Connie Jennifer Thornton):
His 2nd marr., her 3rd; both prev. div. Marr. by J.E. Bunson, Min.
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George Washington Lester II and Saunders Lee
Husband George Washington Lester II
Born: Apr 4, 1939 - Henry Co., VA Died: Jan 31, 2025 Buried:
Father: Capt., George Tilden Lester, Sr. (1876-1973) Mother: Lottie Floy Shelton (1898-1990)
Marriage:
Wife Saunders Lee
Born: Died: Buried:
Children
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George Washington Lester and Victoria Ann Wade
Husband George Washington Lester
Born: Nov 1836 - Henry Co., VA Died: Buried:
Father: William A. Lester (1803- ) Mother: Frances Stegall (1808- )
Marriage: Nov 17, 1873 - Henry Co., VA
Wife Victoria Ann Wade
AKA: Vickie Born: Nov 3, 1856 - Franklin Co., VA Died: Sep 27, 1940 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA Buried: Sep 28, 1940 - Lester Cem., Henry Co., VA
Father: Creed W. Waid (1828- ) Mother: Sarah Elizabeth Turner (1837- )
Other Spouse: Michael Eggleston Draper (1857-1946) - Nov 9, 1910 - Henry Co., VA
Children
1 M Walter Wade Lester
Born: Mar 10, 1874 - Henry Co., VA Died: Buried:Spouse: Mary Lucy Davis (1872-1930) Marr: Feb 8, 1893 - Henry Co., VA
2 M Capt., George Tilden Lester, Sr.
Born: Sep 14, 1876 - Franklin Co., VA Died: Mar 20, 1973 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA Buried: - Oakwood Cem., Martinsville, VASpouse: Frances Parker Turner (1880-1917) Marr: Apr 20, 1904 - Washington, DCSpouse: Lottie Floy Shelton (1898-1990) Marr: Sep 29, 1920 - Roanoke (city), VA
3 M Thomas Oscar Lester
Born: May 7, 1878 - Henry Co., VA Died: Mar 12, 1961 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA Buried: Mar 14, 1961 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VASpouse: Maggie Wilson Craig (1882-1967) Marr: Jan 24, 1900 - Franklin Co., VA
4 F Elizabeth Pearl Lester
AKA: Bettie Born: Jan 14, 1880 - Dyers Store, Leatherwood, Henry Co., VA Died: Nov 10, 1963 Buried: - Woodlawn Cem., Lodi, Medina Co., OHSpouse: George Thomas Richardson (1872-1956) Marr: Jan 31, 1900 - Henry Co., VASpouse: Lowry Dennis Hogan (1877-1950) Marr: Apr 8, 1939 - Roanoke (city), VA
5 M Powell Jackson Lester
Born: Nov 8, 1883 - Henry Co., VA Died: Sep 13, 1943 - Horsepasture, Henry Co., VA Buried: - Lester Cem., Henry Co., VASpouse: Mary Bryant Martin (1896-1963) Marr: Sep 12, 1914 - Yanceyville, Caswell Co., NC
6 M Loury Lawson Lester
Born: Feb 6, 1886 - Henry Co., VA Died: Feb 13, 1975 Buried: - Lester Cem., Henry Co., VASpouse: Mamie Frances Draper (1889-1935) Marr: Sep 21, 1909 - Henry Co., VA
7 F Frances Susan Lester
AKA: Fannie Sue Born: Oct 1890 - Henry Co., VA Died: Buried:Spouse: Andrew Wade Patterson (1879- ) Marr: Jun 21, 1904 - Henry Co., VA
8 F Sarah Victoria Lester
Born: Feb 21, 1896 - Henry Co., VA Died: Dec 16, 1981 Buried: - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VASpouse: Vaughn Minter Draper (1894-1981) Marr: Sep 12, 1914 - Henry Co., VA
Notes: Marriage (Victoria Ann Wade):
Both single.
Notes: Marriage (Michael Eggleston Draper):
He 53, she 33. Both prev. wid. He born Henry Co., Va. & she Franklin Co., Va. S/o E.B. & P.A. Draper; her parents aren't named in the transcription.
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Henry Clay Lester and Vera Virginia Warren
Husband Henry Clay Lester
Born: Oct 27, 1913 - Snow Creek, Franklin Co., VA Died: Sep 7, 1944 Buried: - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Father: Alva L. Lester (1871- ) Mother: Julia Josie Adams (1873- )
Marriage: Nov 19, 1936 - Hillsville, Carroll Co., VA
Wife Vera Virginia Warren
Born: Jun 9, 1918 - Henry Co., VA Died: Mar 19, 1982 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA Buried: - Oakwood Cem., Martinsville, VA
Father: Columbus Frank Warren, Sr. (1890-1928) Mother: Vera Anna Stultz (1888-1959)
Children
Notes: Marriage (Vera Virginia Warren):
Both single. He a clerk. Marr. by C.A. Brabston, Min.
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Henry Claybrook Lester, Sr. and Natalie Lewis Penn
Husband Henry Claybrook Lester, Sr.
Born: Jan 1898 - Henry Co., VA Died: Buried:
Father: Ainsley Jackson Lester, Sr. (1873-1945) Mother: Mary Elizabeth Martin (1876-1952)
Marriage: Oct 27, 1923 - Henry Co., VA
Wife Natalie Lewis Penn
Born: Dec 1899 - Henry Co., VA Died: Buried:
Father: John T. Penn (1868- ) Mother: Anna V. Bowe (1878- )
Children
1 M Henry Claybrook Lester, Jr.
Born: 1924 - WV Died: Buried:
2 F Anna Bowe Lester
Born: Sep 5, 1927 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA Died: Apr 2, 2023 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA Buried: Apr 15, 2023 - Oakwood Cem., Martinsville, VASpouse: Charles Thomas Fleenor, Jr. (1926-1977) Marr: Jun 15, 1949 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VASpouse: Rev., Lynwood Daves Wells, Sr. (1926-2011) Marr: Jun 11, 1977 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Notes: Marriage (Natalie Lewis Penn):
Henry David Lester and Nannie Elizabeth Shelton
Husband Henry David Lester
Born: Jul 1, 1889 - Stokes Co., NC Died: May 6, 1962 - Stoneville, Rockingham Co., NC Buried: May 8, 1962 - Shiloh PBC Cem., Rockingham Co., NCMarriage: Dec 4, 1912 - Rockingham Co., NC
Wife Nannie Elizabeth Shelton
Born: May 13, 1882 - VA Died: Jul 22, 1963 Buried: - Shiloh PBC Cem., Rockingham Co., NC
Children
1 F Nellie Lester
Born: 1913 - NC Died: Buried:
2 F Lou Kate Lester
AKA: Katie Born: Jun 17, 1915 - Henry Co., VA Died: Jan 1, 1997 - Eden, Rockingham Co., NC Buried: - Ridgeview Mem. Gdns., Eden, NCSpouse: Richard Arthur Shough (1915-1990) Marr: Feb 25, 1939 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
3 F Nannie Lester
Born: Apr 24, 1917 - Rockingham Co., NC Died: Aug 26, 1994 - Annie Penn Mem. Hosp., Reidsville, NC Buried: - Belews Creek, Forsyth Co., NCSpouse: Charlie Carter (1901-1962) Marr: Mar 23, 1935 - New Bethel, Rockingham Co., NCSpouse: Dennis David Sharp (1912-1975) Marr: Aft Aug 27, 1963
4 F Elizabeth Lester
AKA: Sissie Born: Aug 1919 - Rockingham Co., NC Died: Jan 21, 1939 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA Buried: - Barrow Family Plot, Martinsville, VASpouse: Douglas Wesley Barrow, Sr. (1914-1999) Marr: Apr 2, 1938 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
5 M David Henry Lester
Born: Feb 28, 1921 - Rockingham Co., NC Died: Dec 28, 1989 - Richmond, VA Buried: - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
6 F Ollie Mae Lester
Born: 1923 - NC Died: Buried:Spouse: William Benton Shough (1918-1979)
7 F Mary Frances Lester
Born: 1924 - NC Died: Buried:
8 F Minnie B. Lester
Born: 1926 - NC Died: Buried:
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James Polk Lester and S. Lula Stone
Husband James Polk Lester
Born: 1845 - VA Died: Buried:Marriage: Mar 7, 1869 - Rockingham Co., NC
Wife S. Lula Stone
Born: 1849 - VA Died: Buried:
Children
1 M Jesse P. Lester
Born: Jul 1870 - Henry Co., VA Died: Buried:Spouse: Lou Algie Ramsey (1876- ) Marr: Dec 14, 1895 - Henry Co., VA
2 F Bettie May Lester
Born: 1876 - VA Died: Buried:
3 F Nell Cora Lester
Born: Feb 9, 1892 - NC Died: Feb 2, 1972 - Raleigh, Wake Co., NC Buried: - Montlawn Mem. Park, Raleigh, NCSpouse: George Akers Moore (1894-1960)
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Jeremiah Griggs Lester and Mary Ann Unknown
Husband Jeremiah Griggs Lester
AKA: Jere Born: 1836 - Henry Co., VA Died: Buried:
Father: John Lester, Sr. (1779/1780-1873) Mother: Anna Minter (1791- )
Marriage: Abt 1858 - Henry Co., VA
Wife Mary Ann Unknown
Born: 1836 - VA Died: Buried:
Children
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Jesse P. Lester and Lou Algie Ramsey
Husband Jesse P. Lester
Born: Jul 1870 - Henry Co., VA Died: Buried:
Father: James Polk Lester (1845- ) Mother: S. Lula Stone (1849- )
Marriage: Dec 14, 1895 - Henry Co., VA
Wife Lou Algie Ramsey
Born: Dec 1876 - Henry Co., VA Died: Buried:
Father: John Hopkins Ramsey (1846-1931) Mother: Leona Susan Nunn (1847-1920)
Children
1 M John P. Lester
Born: Dec 1896 - VA Died: Buried:
2 M Claude H. Lester
Born: Jun 1899 - VA Died: Buried:
Notes: Marriage (Lou Algie Ramsey):
Jesse S. Lester and Sarah F. Stegall
Husband Jesse S. Lester
Born: 1846 - Henry Co., VA Died: Buried:
Father: Thomas H. Lester (1801- ) Mother: Frances King (1812- )
Marriage: Sep 24, 1867 - Henry Co., VA
Wife Sarah F. Stegall
Born: 1847 - Henry Co., VA Died: Buried:
Father: Henry Forrest Stegall (1814-Bef 1870) Mother: Mary Jane Bondurant (1827- )
Children
Notes: Marriage (Sarah F. Stegall):
John Lester, Sr. and Anna Minter
Husband John Lester, Sr.
Born: 1779-1780 - Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: Dec 20, 1873 - Henry Co., VA Buried:Marriage: Aug 14, 1815 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
Wife Anna Minter
AKA: Ann Born: 1791 - VA Died: Buried:
Children
1 M Daniel Lester
Born: 1816 - VA Died: Buried:Spouse: Nancy Hicks (1823- ) Marr: Feb 18, 1839 - Henry Co., VA
2 F Nancy Lester
Born: 1817 - VA Died: Buried:Spouse: Thomas Jefferson Haley (1808/1812- ) Marr: Dec 11, 1834 - Henry Co., VA
3 F Susan Jane Lester
Born: 1819 - Henry Co., VA Died: Buried:Spouse: John Richardson, Jr. (1814/1818-1878) Marr: Dec 7, 1839 - Henry Co., VA
4 M Benjamin Franklin Lester
Born: 1830 - Henry Co., VA Died: Buried:Spouse: Martha Eliza Richardson (1828/1830- ) Marr: Nov 17, 1853 - Henry Co., VA
5 F Elizabeth Ann Lester
AKA: Eliza Born: 1831 - Henry Co., VA Died: Buried:Spouse: William Sparrel Hailey (1830-1862) Marr: May 25, 1850 - Henry Co., VASpouse: Benjamin Haley (Cir 1830- )
6 M James Osborne Lester
Born: Aug 7, 1833 - Henry Co., VA Died: Aug 9, 1862 - Cedar Run, VA Buried:
7 M Jeremiah Griggs Lester
AKA: Jere Born: 1836 - Henry Co., VA Died: Buried:Spouse: Mary Ann Unknown (1836- ) Marr: Abt 1858 - Henry Co., VA
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John Collins Lester and Julia Frances Lester
Husband John Collins Lester
Born: 1841-1843 - Henry Co., VA Died: 1898 Buried:
Father: William A. Lester (1803- ) Mother: Frances Stegall (1808- )
Marriage: Feb 14, 1870 - Henry Co., VA
Wife Julia Frances Lester
Born: Feb 1853 - Henry Co., VA Died: Feb 1940 - Shackelford Hosp., Martinsville, VA Buried: - Cp. Branch Prim. Ch. Cem., Henry Co., VA
Father: Thomas H. Lester (1801- ) Mother: Frances King (1812- )
Children
1 M Alva L. Lester
Born: Mar 1871 - Henry Co., VA Died: Buried:Spouse: Julia Josie Adams (1873- ) Marr: Nov 15, 1892 - Franklin Co., VA
2 M William Stonewall Jackson Lester
Born: Jul 5, 1884 - Henry Co., VA Died: Feb 12, 1952 - Reed Creek, Henry Co., VA Buried: Feb 14, 1952 - Cp. Branch Prim. Ch. Cem., Henry Co., VASpouse: Mary Alice Hodnett (1892-Bef 1917) Marr: Nov 14, 1910 - Henry Co., VASpouse: Mary Lou Eggleston (1897- ) Marr: Oct 7, 1917 - Henry Co., VASpouse: Lula H. Bowles (1894-1993) Marr: Nov 22, 1944 - Henry Co., VA
Notes: Marriage (Julia Frances Lester):
John Saunders Lester and Weltha Maggie McCray
Husband John Saunders Lester
Born: 1890 - Abingdon, Washington Co., VA Died: Buried:Marriage: Oct 11, 1911 - Henry Co., VA
Wife Weltha Maggie McCray
Born: Mar 2, 1893 - Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., NC Died: Feb 4, 1988 Buried:
Father: Jonathan George McCray (1834-1918) Mother: Mattie J. Alley (1858-1928)
Children
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Joseph Patterson and Josephine Annie Lester
Husband Joseph Patterson
AKA: Joe Born: Jan 1856 - VA Died: Abt 1918 - Henry Co., VA Buried:
Father: William Patterson (1828- ) Mother: Dorothy Wilson (1834- )
Marriage: Dec 23, 1909 - Henry Co., VA
Wife Josephine Annie Lester
AKA: Josie Born: Aug 1877 - Davidson Co., NC Died: Sep 20, 1940 - Stoneville, Rockingham Co., NC Buried: Sep 21, 1940 - Sardis PBC Cem., Madison, NC
Children
1 M Thomas Alfred Patterson
Born: Oct 25, 1910 - Rockingham Co., NC Died: Aug 4, 2001 - Henry Co., VA Buried: - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VASpouse: Icie Mary McAlexander (1918-1996) Marr: May 30, 1936 - Henry Co., VA
2 F Mary Dixie Patterson
Born: Aug 11, 1913 - Rockingham Co., NC Died: Jun 27, 1996 - Waynesboro, VA Buried:Spouse: Richard Snead (1918-1971) Marr: Jan 20, 1940 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
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George Dillard Oakley, Sr. and Julia Anne Lester
Husband George Dillard Oakley, Sr.
AKA: Doc Born: Jan 11, 1901 - Henry Co., VA Died: May 24, 1983 - Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., NC Buried: - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Father: William Hughes Oakley (1854-1932) Mother: Sallie Ruth Dyer (1862-1938)
Marriage: Dec 29, 1926 - Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., VA
Wife Julia Anne Lester
Born: Apr 20, 1906 - Henry Co., VA Died: Jan 29, 2004 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA Buried: - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Father: Capt., George Tilden Lester, Sr. (1876-1973) Mother: Frances Parker Turner (1880-1917)
Children
1 F Sally Parker Oakley
Born: Feb 9, 1929 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA Died: Jun 21, 2005 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA Buried: - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VASpouse: Garland Dwight Burch (1928-1976) Marr: Sep 19, 1945 - Roanoke (city), VA
2 M George Dillard Oakley, Jr.
Born: Oct 23, 1931 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA Died: Dec 18, 2020 - Stanleytown Health & Rehab., Stanleytown, VA Buried: Dec 21, 2020 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VASpouse: Janet Roselle Lewis (Cir 1937- )
3 M John Benjamin Oakley
Born: Aug 6, 1936 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA Died: Jul 11, 2016 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA Buried:Spouse: Julia Angeline Riddle (1937-2023) Marr: Feb 11, 1956 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
4 F Julia Lester Oakley
Born: Feb 17, 1943 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA Died: Jul 11, 2015 Buried: Jul 15, 2015 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VASpouse: Kenneth Wayne Gravely (1942-2003) Marr: Jun 6, 1964 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
5 M Robert James Oakley
Born: Jun 7, 1950 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA Died: Feb 6, 2023 Buried: Feb 11, 2023 - Oakwood Cem., Martinsville, VASpouse: Peggy Ann Williams (1943-2013) Marr: Jul 17, 1976 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Notes: Marriage (Julia Anne Lester):
Richard Arthur Shough and Lou Kate Lester
Husband Richard Arthur Shough
Born: Jan 14, 1915 - Patrick Co., VA Died: Dec 11, 1990 - Morehead Mem. Hosp., Eden, NC Buried: Dec 13, 1990 - Ridgeview Mem. Gdns., Eden, NC
Father: William Gibson Shough (1883-1930) Mother: Sallie Lou Martin (1884-1950)
Marriage: Feb 25, 1939 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Wife Lou Kate Lester
AKA: Katie Born: Jun 17, 1915 - Henry Co., VA Died: Jan 1, 1997 - Eden, Rockingham Co., NC Buried: - Ridgeview Mem. Gdns., Eden, NC
Father: Henry David Lester (1889-1962) Mother: Nannie Elizabeth Shelton (1882-1963)
Children
Notes: Marriage (Lou Kate Lester):
Both single. He a farmer. Marr. by J.P. McCabe, Min.
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Leslie Eston Wells, Sr. and Mable Parker Lester
Husband Leslie Eston Wells, Sr.
Born: Nov 13, 1911 - Callands, Pittsylvania Co, VA Died: Apr 24, 1999 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA Buried: - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Father: Samuel Garrett Wells (1891-1967) Mother: Mary Lizzie Wright (1888-1979)
Marriage: Jun 24, 1939 - Chatham, Pittsylvania Co., VA
Wife Mable Parker Lester
Born: Jan 21, 1917 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA Died: Mar 5, 1964 - Daytona Beach, Volusia Co., FL Buried: - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Father: Capt., George Tilden Lester, Sr. (1876-1973) Mother: Frances Parker Turner (1880-1917)
Children
1 M Leslie Eston Wells, Jr.
Born: Aug 30, 1942 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA Died: Jul 13, 1955 Buried:
Notes: Marriage (Mable Parker Lester):
Both single. He was a salesman. Marr. by H.B. Hardaway, Min.
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Midian M. Webb and Mary Alma Lester
Husband Midian M. Webb
Born: Mar 31, 1866 - MO Died: Nov 13, 1945 - San Diego Co., CA Buried: - Glen Abbey Mem. Pk., Bonita, CAMarriage: Dec 11, 1889 - Jackson Co., MO
Wife Mary Alma Lester
Born: Dec 5, 1872 - Henry Co., VA Died: Jan 8, 1963 - San Diego Co., CA Buried: - Glen Abbey Mem. Pk., Bonita, CA
Father: Luther Calvin Lester (1850-1933) Mother: Nancy Elizabeth Davis (1851-1939)
Children
Notes: Marriage (Mary Alma Lester):
Anderson Haywood Stultz and Mary Ann Lester
Husband Anderson Haywood Stultz
Born: Mar 16, 1809 - Leatherwood, Henry Co., VA Died: Mar 26, 1898 - Henry Co., VA Buried: - Stultz Cem., Henry Co., VA
Father: Joseph Stultz (1773-1860) Mother: Amy Witcher (1781/1785- )
Marriage: Dec 11, 1834 - Henry Co., VA
Wife Mary Ann Lester
AKA: Polly Born: 1813 - Henry Co., VA Died: Bef 1852 - Henry Co., VA Buried:
Father: John Lester, Sr. (1779/1780-1873) Mother: Nancy Collins ( -Abt 1815)
Children
1 F Melinda Ann Stultz
Born: 1835 - Henry Co., VA Died: Buried:Spouse: John Lacey (1836- ) Marr: Mar 1, 1865 - Henry Co., VA
2 F Matilda Frances Stultz
Born: 1836-1839 - Henry Co., VA Died: Buried:Spouse: Franklin Cook Barber (1821- ) Marr: Nov 17, 1853 - Henry Co., VA
3 F Mary Eliza Stultz
Born: Dec 12, 1838 - Henry Co., VA Died: Jan 23, 1931 - Henry Co., VA Buried: - Cp. Branch Prim. Ch. Cem., Henry Co., VASpouse: Granville L. Eggleton (1838-Bef 1880) Marr: Feb 23, 1860 - Henry Co., VA
4 M George Washington Stultz
Born: 1840 - Henry Co., VA Died: May 3, 1882 - Leatherwood, Henry Co., VA Buried:Spouse: Anna Elizabeth Richardson (1849-1908) Marr: Sep 2, 1866 - Henry Co., VA
5 M Rev., Brice Love Stultz
Born: Jul 2, 1843 - Leatherwood, Henry Co., VA Died: Apr 11, 1917 - Henry Co., VA Buried:Spouse: Louisa America Whitlock (1840-1911) Marr: Dec 24, 1860 - Henry Co., VA
Notes: Marriage (Mary Ann Lester):
Joseph Stovall Mitchell and Mary Lula Lester
Husband Joseph Stovall Mitchell
AKA: Joe Born: Jun 15, 1870 - Henry Co., VA Died: Dec 31, 1952 - Leaksville, Rockingham Co., NC Buried: Jan 2, 1953 - Oakwood Cem., Martinsville, VA
Father: Josiah Trotter Mitchell (1821-1908) Mother: Frances Ann Stovall (1838-1906)
Marriage:
Wife Mary Lula Lester
Born: 1874 - Henry Co., VA Died: Buried:
Father: Capt., William A. Lester, Jr. (1835-1904) Mother: Susan Victoria Lovell (1854-1926)
Children
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Milton Lester and Kate Bell Philpott
Husband Milton Lester
Born: Cir 1900 Died: Buried:Marriage:
Wife Kate Bell Philpott
Born: Sep 13, 1904 - Henry Co., VA Died: May 6, 1985 - Blue Ridge Nursing Home, Stuart, Patrick Co., VA Buried: - Old Well Chris. Ch. Cem., Spencer, VA
Father: Charles William Philpott (1872-1960) Mother: Laura Frances Joyce (1879-1959)
Other Spouse: Vernon Hobson Nelson (1899-1977) - Dec 10, 1921 - Henry Co., VA
Children
Notes: Marriage (Vernon Hobson Nelson):
Dennis David Sharp and Nannie Lester
Husband Dennis David Sharp
AKA: Dave Born: May 5, 1912 - Rockingham Co., NC Died: Nov 17, 1975 - Rockingham Co., NC Buried: Nov 19, 1975 - Kellam Grove Chr. Ch. Cem., Rockingtham Co., NCMarriage: Aft Aug 27, 1963
Wife Nannie Lester
Born: Apr 24, 1917 - Rockingham Co., NC Died: Aug 26, 1994 - Annie Penn Mem. Hosp., Reidsville, NC Buried: - Belews Creek, Forsyth Co., NC
Father: Henry David Lester (1889-1962) Mother: Nannie Elizabeth Shelton (1882-1963)
Other Spouse: Charlie Carter (1901-1962) - Mar 23, 1935 - New Bethel, Rockingham Co., NC
Children
Notes: Marriage (Charlie Carter):
George Akers Moore and Nell Cora Lester
Husband George Akers Moore
Born: Apr 1, 1894 - Henry Co., VA Died: Sep 21, 1960 - Raleigh, Wake Co., NC Buried: - Montlawn Mem. Park, Raleigh, NC
Father: Elder, Alvis LeGrande Moore (1845-1920) Mother: Georgia Mae Coleman (1871-1962)
Marriage:
Wife Nell Cora Lester
Born: Feb 9, 1892 - NC Died: Feb 2, 1972 - Raleigh, Wake Co., NC Buried: - Montlawn Mem. Park, Raleigh, NC
Father: James Polk Lester (1845- ) Mother: S. Lula Stone (1849- )
Children
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William Benton Shough and Ollie Mae Lester
Husband William Benton Shough
AKA: Bill Born: Apr 19, 1918 - Rockingham Co., NC Died: Apr 25, 1979 - Eden, Rockingham Co., NC Buried: Apr 27, 1979 - Ridgeview Mem. Gdns., Eden, NC
Father: William Gibson Shough (1883-1930) Mother: Sallie Lou Martin (1884-1950)
Marriage:
Wife Ollie Mae Lester
Born: 1923 - NC Died: Buried:
Father: Henry David Lester (1889-1962) Mother: Nannie Elizabeth Shelton (1882-1963)
Children
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Ed Calhoun Hundley and Phyllis Marie Lester
Husband Ed Calhoun Hundley
Born: Mar 20, 1954 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA Died: Buried:
Father: John Adams Hundley (1916-1986) Mother: Clarris Vernida Barker (1920-2009)
Marriage: Abt 1976
Wife Phyllis Marie Lester
Born: May 30, 1954 - Rockingham Co., NC Died: May 8, 2024 Buried: May 14, 2024 - Mountain View Cem., Ridgeway, VA
Children
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