Early Southside Virginia Families



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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):

Both single.
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Wesley Preston Leonard and Priscilla Ann Strader




Husband Wesley Preston Leonard

         Born: Mar 4, 1941
         Died: Jan 10, 2006
       Buried:  - Roselawn Mem. Gdns., Reidsville, NC
     Marriage: 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), VA
     Marriage: 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., VA
     Marriage: 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):

Both single.
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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):

Marr. in the United States.

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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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Charlie William Reynolds, Jr. and Katherine Franceska Lesser




Husband Charlie William Reynolds, Jr. (details suppressed for this person)

         Born: 
         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, VA
       Spouse: Mary Avis Thompson (1903-2002)
         Marr: Jun 5, 1936 - Lynchburg (city), VA



Notes: Marriage (Mary Elizabeth Martin):

Both single.
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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
       Spouse: Nancy Susan Stone (living)



Notes: Marriage (Mary Avis Thompson):

Both single. He a furniture manufacturer. Marr. by J. Spruert, Min.
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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: 



Wife Nancy Susan Stone (details suppressed for this person)

         Born: 
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: Lewis Bassett Stone (1900-1947)
       Mother: Mary Jones Brown (1917-      )




Children
1 F Mary Lewis Lester (details suppressed for this person)

         Born: 
         Died: 
       Buried: 
       Spouse: Lawrence Dean Johnston (living)



Notes: Marriage (Nancy Susan Stone):

Both single. He a student. Marr. by R.H. Forester, 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):

Both were once widowed.
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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, VA
       Spouse: 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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Billy Gene Lester and Janette Marie Pulliam




Husband Billy Gene Lester (details suppressed for this person)

         Born: 
         Died: 
       Buried: 
     Marriage: 



Wife Janette Marie Pulliam (details suppressed for this person)

         Born: 
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: John King Pulliam, Sr. (1897-1964)
       Mother: Eva Grace Walker (1903-1988)




Children

Notes: Marriage (Janette Marie Pulliam):

Marr. by J.R. Foley, Min.
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James Edwin Smith and Diana Marie Lester




Husband James Edwin Smith (details suppressed for this person)

         Born: 
         Died: 
       Buried: 
     Marriage: 



Wife Diana Marie Lester (details suppressed for this person)

         Born: 
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: Lawson Lowry Lester (1912-1986)
       Mother: Beatrice Madeline Draper (1916-1979)




Children

Notes: Marriage (Diana Marie Lester):

Both single. He a mechanical engineer & she a elementary school teacher. Marr. by W.E. Barber, Min.
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Ronald Keith Robertson and Doris Jean Lester




Husband Ronald Keith Robertson

         Born: Aug 30, 1943 - Leaksville, Rockingham Co., NC
         Died: Feb 15, 2018 - Moses Cone Mem. Hosp., Greensboro, NC
       Buried: Feb 18, 2018 - Ridgeview Mem. Gdns., Eden, NC


       Father: Rev., Gus Tyler Robertson (1921-2001)
       Mother: Margaret Lillian Trent (1926-2003)


     Marriage: 



Wife Doris Jean Lester (details suppressed for this person)

         Born: 
         Died: 
       Buried: 


Children

Notes: Marriage (Doris Jean Lester):

Marr. by G.T. Robertson, Min.
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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):

He single, she a wid.
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Philip Leon Winn and Elizabeth Neal Lester




Husband Philip Leon Winn (details suppressed for this person)

         Born: 
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: Melvin Leon Winn (1926-1985)
       Mother: Emma Jean Willard


     Marriage: 



Wife Elizabeth Neal Lester (details suppressed for this person)

         Born: 
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: Ralph Clayton Lester, Sr. (1918-2018)
       Mother: Alice Neal Saunders (1928-      )




Children

Notes: Marriage (Elizabeth Neal Lester):

Both single. Marr. by H.T. Manson, Jr., Min.
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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., VA
       Spouse: 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, VA
       Spouse: 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, VA
       Spouse: 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: 



Wife Carolyn Ann Mabes (details suppressed for this person)

         Born: 
         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, NC
     Marriage: 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
       Spouse: Lillie Mae Stowe (living)


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
       Spouse: Carolyn Ann Mabes (living)



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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), VA
       Spouse: 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):

Both single.
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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):

Divorced in Martinsville, Va.
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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., VA
       Spouse: Rena Faye Gray (1913-1965)
         Marr: Apr 28, 1928 - Loudon Co., Tennessee, USA
       Spouse: 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., VA
       Spouse: Isaac Biggs (1889-1970)
         Marr: Abt 1923
       Spouse: 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., VA
       Spouse: 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., VA
       Spouse: Edmund Simmons Wade (1914-1964)
         Marr: Jul 4, 1933 - Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: Dudley Harry Robertson (1914-2009)
         Marr: Oct 3, 1947 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA



Notes: Marriage (Frances Susan Lester):

Both single.
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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 Morton Waid Lester (details suppressed for this person)

         Born: 
         Died: 
       Buried: 
       Spouse: Margaret Curtis English


2 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., VA
       Spouse: Janet Cassady Frith (1937-2016)
         Marr: Jul 26, 1958 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


3 F Rebecca Sue Lester (details suppressed for this person)

         Born: 
         Died: 
       Buried: 
       Spouse: Charles Stanley Gilbert (living)
       Spouse: John Harold Stone, Jr. (living)



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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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., VA
       Spouse: 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., VA
       Spouse: 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, VA
       Spouse: 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., VA
       Spouse: 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, VA
       Spouse: 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, VA
       Spouse: 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, VA
       Spouse: 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: 
       Spouse: Beatrice Carvill Worrell (living)
       Spouse: Connie Jennifer Thornton (living)
       Spouse: Saunders Lee (living)



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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: 



Wife Beatrice Carvill Worrell (details suppressed for this person)

         Born: 
         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: 



Wife Connie Jennifer Thornton (details suppressed for this person)

         Born: 
         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 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, VA
       Spouse: Frances Parker Turner (1880-1917)
         Marr: Apr 20, 1904 - Washington, DC
       Spouse: 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., VA
       Spouse: 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., OH
       Spouse: George Thomas Richardson (1872-1956)
         Marr: Jan 31, 1900 - Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: 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., VA
       Spouse: 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., VA
       Spouse: 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., VA
       Spouse: 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, VA
       Spouse: Charles Thomas Fleenor, Jr. (1926-1977)
         Marr: Jun 15, 1949 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: Rev., Lynwood Daves Wells, Sr. (1926-2011)
         Marr: Jun 11, 1977 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA



Notes: Marriage (Natalie Lewis Penn):

Both single.
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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., NC
     Marriage: 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, NC
       Spouse: 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., NC
       Spouse: Charlie Carter (1901-1962)
         Marr: Mar 23, 1935 - New Bethel, Rockingham Co., NC
       Spouse: 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, VA
       Spouse: 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
       Spouse: Ola Lee Gatewood (living)


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: 



9 F Beulah Lester (details suppressed for this person)

         Born: 
         Died: 
       Buried: 



10 M Henry Hubert Lester (details suppressed for this person)

         Born: 
         Died: 
       Buried: 
       Spouse: Annette Janney (living)



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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, NC
       Spouse: 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):

Both single.
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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):

Both single.
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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., VA
       Spouse: 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., VA
       Spouse: Mary Alice Hodnett (1892-Bef 1917)
         Marr: Nov 14, 1910 - Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: Mary Lou Eggleston (1897-      )
         Marr: Oct 7, 1917 - Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: Lula H. Bowles (1894-1993)
         Marr: Nov 22, 1944 - Henry Co., VA



Notes: Marriage (Julia Frances Lester):

Both single.
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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., VA
       Spouse: 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., VA
       Spouse: 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., VA
       Spouse: 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., VA
       Spouse: 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, VA
       Spouse: Peggy Ann Williams (1943-2013)
         Marr: Jul 17, 1976 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA



Notes: Marriage (Julia Anne Lester):

Both single.
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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: 



2 M Michael Lester Wells (details suppressed for this person)

         Born: 
         Died: 
       Buried: 
       Spouse: Linda Inette Stewart (living)


3 F Mary Ann Wells (details suppressed for this person)

         Born: 
         Died: 
       Buried: 
       Spouse: Gilbert E. Gorman (living)



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, CA
     Marriage: 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):

Marr. by L.M. Horn, Min.
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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., VA
       Spouse: 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):

Marr. by A. Walker, Min.
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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):

Both single.
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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., NC
     Marriage: 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):

Marr. by A.Z. Shumaker, Min.
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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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Ralph Kenneth Woodall, Sr. and Nora Lester




Husband Ralph Kenneth Woodall, Sr.

         Born: Jul 21, 1935 - Lincoln Co., WV
         Died: Jan 31, 2008
       Buried:  - Miller Cem., Sweetland, Lincoln Co., WV


       Father: Basil Franklin Woodall (1909-1994)
       Mother: Sylvia Jewell Linville (1913-2004)


     Marriage: 



Wife Nora Lester (details suppressed for this person)

         Born: 
         Died: 
       Buried: 


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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James Francis Pulliam and Pauline Debra Lester




Husband James Francis Pulliam

         Born: Feb 6, 1955 - Leaksville, Rockingham Co., NC
         Died: Sep 15, 2015 - Hospice  Home of Rockingham Co., Reidsville, NC
       Buried: Sep 19, 2015 - Stoneville Cem., Stoneville, NC


       Father: Silas Pulliam (1910-1977)
       Mother: Virginia Victoria Spencer (1922-1988)


     Marriage: 



Wife Pauline Debra Lester (details suppressed for this person)

         Born: 
         Died: 
       Buried: 


Children

Notes: Marriage (Pauline Debra Lester):

Marr. by J.F. Sellars, Min.; Div. Rockingham Co., NC.



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