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):
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):
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, VASpouse: Mary Avis Thompson (1903-2002) Marr: Jun 5, 1936 - Lynchburg (city), VA
Notes: Marriage (Mary Elizabeth Martin):
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, VASpouse: 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):
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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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):
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):
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):
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., 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:
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, 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, NCSpouse: 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, NCSpouse: 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), 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):
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., VASpouse: 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., 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: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, 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., VASpouse: 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, 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:
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, 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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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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