Permelia Leonard was born on 1 Jan 1810 in Ohio. She appeared on the census in 1860 in Pike, Jay Co., IN.(985) She died on 28 Apr 1877 in Jay Co., IN.

She was married to Presley Collett. Children were: Matthew L Collett .


Abner Lester was born in 1783 in Montgomery Co., VA. He appeared on the census in 1860 in Floyd Co., VA.(92) He died in 1871 in Jacksonville, Floyd Co., VA. He was buried in Pine Crest Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA. He was a farmer. Parents: John Lester SR and Catherine Plickenstalver.

He was married to Rachel West on 14 Oct 1806 in Montgomery Co., VA.


Albert Augustas Lester(15) was born on 27 Apr 1857 in Floyd Co., VA. He appeared on the census in 1860 in Floyd Co., VA. (92) He was a farmer in 1880 in Alum Ridge, Floyd Co., VA.(64) He appeared on the census in 1880 in Alum Ridge, Floyd Co., VA.(64) He was living with his parents wife and child. He appeared on the census in 1900 in Alum Ridge, Floyd Co., VA.(90) He appeared on the census in 1910 in Alum Ridge, Floyd Co., VA. (111) He died on 6 Sep 1915 in Floyd Co., VA. He is buried in Lindsey Lester Cemetery Floyd County. He was buried in Lester Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA. He was also known as Albirt. Parents: Lindsay Johnston Lester and Caroline L Beldin.

He was married to Mary Quesenberry on 1 Jul 1901 in Floyd Co., VA.

He was married to Mary Ann Reed on 6 Mar 1879 in Floyd Co., VA. Children were: Dora Ann Lester , William H Lester.


Albert Lynn Lester was born on 16 Aug 1915 in LaGrande, Union Co., OR. He appeared on the census in 1920 in LaGrande, Union Co., OR. (1658) He appeared on the census in 1930 in LaGrande, Union Co., OR. (250) He died on 6 Jun 1986 in LaGrande, Union Co., OR. He was a machinist in Union Pacific Railroad. He was also known as Lynn. Parents: Monroe R Lester and Rachel Reed.

He was married to Norma Ellen Caldwell on 2 Sep 1938 in LaGrande, Union Co., OR.


Albert Marion Lester(15) was born on 16 Dec 1858 in Floyd Co., VA. He appeared on the census in 1860 in Montgomery Co., VA.(234) He appeared on the census in 1880 in Auburn, Montgomery Co., VA.(120) He appeared on the census in 1900 in Auburn, Montgomery Co., VA. (189) He appeared on the census in 1930 in Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., VA.(227) He was living with his sister Lizzy and her husband. Parents: Ira Isiah Lester and Amanda Ann Guy.

He was married to Susan Altizer on 9 Dec 1891 in Montgomery Co., VA. Children were: Ila Lester, Allie Lester, German R Lester, Mosby Lester, Grover Lester, Audrey Lester.


Alice Martha Lester was born about 1862 in Virginia. (120) She appeared on the census in 1880 in Auburn, Montgomery Co., VA.(120) She was also known as Allice. Parents: Ira Isiah Lester and Amanda Ann Guy.


Allie Lester(15) was born in Sep 1894 in Virginia. She appeared on the census in 1900 in Auburn, Montgomery Co., VA. (189) Parents: Albert Marion Lester and Susan Altizer.


Alvah Jewell Lester(15) was born on 28 Apr 1907 in Virginia. She appeared on the census in 1910 in Alum Ridge, Floyd Co., VA.(111) She appeared on the census in 1930 in Roanoke Co., VA.(51) She died on 20 Jan 1998 in Roanoke, Roanoke Co., VA.(48) She resided Lester Road in Alum Ridge, Floyd Co., VA. Parents: John Henry Lester and Delilah Belle Reed.

She was married to Jessee Clarence Reed on 5 Jul 1928 in Floyd Co., VA.


Alvis Ervin Lester was born about 1914 in Virginia. (86) He appeared on the census in 1920 in Indian Valley, Floyd Co., VA.(49) He appeared on the census in 1930 in Marcy, Boone Co., IA.(86) He was a farmer in 1939 in Boone, Boone Co., IA. (1659) He resided on 2 Dec 1948 in Boone, Boone Co., IA. (1660) He died on 20 May 1998 in Boone, Boone Co., IA. Parents: Lemuel Paris Lester and Rowena Peradine Weeks .

He was married to Margaret M Sparks on 7 Jun 1939 in Vale, IA.(1659)


Alvis Staples Lester was born in 1878 in Virginia. He appeared on the census in 1880 in Auburn, Montgomery Co., VA.(120) Parents: Guilford Dudley Lester and Sarah Ellen Bishop.


Amanda A Lester was born about 1870 in Virginia.(120) She appeared on the census in 1880 in Auburn, Montgomery Co., VA. (120) Parents: Ira Isiah Lester and Amanda Ann Guy.


Amon Gideon Lester(15) was born on 21 Nov 1866 in Floyd Co., VA. He appeared on the census in 1880 in Alum Ridge, Floyd Co., VA.(64) He appeared on the census in 1890 in Alum Ridge, Floyd Co., VA.(110) He appeared on the census in 1900 in Alum Ridge, Floyd Co., VA. (90) He appeared on the census in 1910 in Alum Ridge, Floyd Co., VA.(111) He resided on 12 Sep 1918 in Sowers, Floyd Co., VA. He appeared on the census in 1920 in Alum Ridge, Floyd Co., VA.(83) He was a farmer in 1930 in Alum Ridge, Floyd Co., VA.(82) He appeared on the census in 1930 in Alum Ridge, Floyd Co., VA. (82) He died on 18 Feb 1944 in Floyd Co., VA.(1661) Parents: William Harrison Lester and Sarah Armedillia Reed .

He was married to Margaret Emazetta Burnett. Children were: Dessie E Lester, Elbert Harrison Lester, Gilbert J Lester, India B Lester, Ora D Lester, Paul Gideon Lester.

He was married to Linnie Arentha Duncan. Children were: Virginia Ann Lester .


Amos Terry Lester was born on 3 Nov 1810 in Montgomery Co., VA. He died on 14 Feb 1890 in Brown Co., IN. Parents: John Lester JR and Mary Ann Terry.

He was married to Susannah Jane Lester on 19 Mar 1835.


Anna Lester was born in May 1894 in Virginia. She appeared on the census in 1900 in Ledyard Twp, Kossuth Co., IA.(354) Parents: James Abraham Lester and Calmona Ann Peterman.


Anna Ellen Lester was born on 11 Mar 1902 in Jacksonville, Floyd Co., VA. She appeared on the census in 1920 in LaGrande, Union Co., OR. (1658) She died on 8 Jul 1947 in Lewiston, ID. She was buried in LaGrande, Union Co., OR. Parents: Monroe R Lester and Rachel Reed.

She was married to Thomas Jacob Lovely on 19 Dec 1917 in Portland, Multnomah, OR. Children were: Ronald Lee Lovely.


Anthony Lester died in 1951. He was buried in Lester Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA. Parents: Gordon Washington Lester and Tressie G Altizer.


Arabella Lester was born on 21 Feb 1872 in Jacksonville, Floyd Co., VA. She appeared on the census in 1880 in Alum Ridge, Floyd Co., VA. (64) She appeared on the census in 1900 in Alum Ridge, Floyd Co., VA.(90) She appeared on the census in 1920 in Wallowa, Wallowa Co., OR.(401) She appeared on the census in 1930 in Pinehurst, Jackson Co., OR. (402) She died on 2 Jul 1956 in LaGrande, Union Co., OR. She was buried in LaGrande, Union Co., OR. She was also known as Arabelle. (64) Parents: John Lewis Lester and Lucy Ellen Lester.

She was married to Albert Montague Akers on 24 Nov 1896 in Floyd Co., VA.


Arabella Emily Lester was born on 19 Jun 1853 in Floyd Co., VA. She appeared on the census in 1860 in Floyd Co., VA.(92) She was a house keeper in 1880 in Alum Ridge, Floyd Co., VA. (64) She appeared on the census in 1880 in Alum Ridge, Floyd Co., VA.(64) She died on 10 Jun 1931 in Indianola, Warren Co., IA. She was buried in Loof Cemetery, Indianola, Warren Co., IA. She was also known as Arabelle Booth.(64) Parents: William Terry Lester and Mary Amanda Simmons.

She was married to Asa L Boothe on 18 Feb 1875 in Floyd Co., VA.


Ardelia Vivian Lester was born in 1877 in Virginia. She appeared on the census in 1880 in Auburn, Montgomery Co., VA.(120) Parents: Guilford Dudley Lester and Sarah Ellen Bishop.


Arminta Lester was born in 1836 in Virginia. She appeared on the census in 1860 in Montgomery Co., VA.(234) Parents: Charles Lester and Sarah .

She was married to Solomon Akers on 20 Aug 1856 in Floyd Co., VA. Children were: Mary Molly Akers .


Arthur Michael Lester(15) appeared on the census in 1880 in Auburn, Montgomery Co., VA.(120) He was born on 1 Jun 1880 in Montgomery Co., VA. He appeared on the census in 1900 in Ledyard, Kossuth Co., IA.(354) He was a land agent in 1920 in Ledyard Twp, Kossuth Co., IA. (355) He appeared on the census in 1920 in Ledyard Twp, Kossuth Co., IA.(355) This was in Lakota, Iowa. He was an insurance agent in 1930 in Ledyard Twp, Kossuth Co., IA. (236) He appeared on the census in 1930 in Ledyard Twp, Kossuth Co., IA.(236) He was News paper article on 9 Jan 1951 in Algona, Kossuth Co., IA.(1529) He was 50th Wedding Aniversary Newspaper article on 9 Jan 1951 in Lakota, Kossuth Co., IA.(1528) He died on 20 Jan 1951 in Lakota, Kossuth Co., IA. He was Newspaper article on 22 Nov 1956 in Lakota, Kossuth Co., IA.(1529) Parents: James Abraham Lester and Calmona Ann Peterman.

He was married to Zilphia Ann Lester on 3 Jan 1901 in Floyd Co., VA. Children were: Ethyl Ervin Lester, Laura E Lester, Maynard A Lester, Lucille Alfreda Lester.


Asa William Lester was born on 23 Dec 1847 in Floyd Co., VA. He appeared on the census in 1860 in Floyd Co., VA.(92) He appeared on the census in 1870 in Alum Ridge, Floyd Co., VA. (224) He appeared on the census in 1880 in Warren, Carroll Co., IA. (1600) He appeared on the census in 1900 in Little River Twp, Floyd Co., VA.(829) He died on 1 Jun 1926 in Montgomery Co., VA. Parents: William Terry Lester and Mary Amanda Simmons .

He was married to Mary Ellen Sowers on 9 Oct 1890. Children were: Ida Bond.

He was married to Mary Ellen Hunt on 25 Sep 1879 in Warren Co., IA.(866) Children were: Victor Vinton Lester, Dillard Hess Lester, Millard Hunt Lester.


Atha Linzia Lester(15) was born on 8 Aug 1892 in Riner, Montgomery Co., VA.(48) He was a farmer in 1930 in Alum Ridge, Floyd Co., VA. (82) He appeared on the census in 1930 in Alum Ridge, Floyd Co., VA. (82) He died on 16 Apr 1972 in Terry's Fork, Floyd Co., VA.(48) He was buried in Head of River Church, Copper Hill, VA. Parents: Zebediah Lynch Lester and Lurinda Deliah Reed.

He was married to Lydia Alma Lester on 18 Dec 1912 in Floyd Co., VA. Children were: Eula I Lester .


Audrey Lester was born after 1891. She was also known as Aubrey. Parents: Albert Marion Lester and Susan Altizer.


Auscar J Lester was born about 1869 in Auburn, Montgomery Co., VA. (120) He appeared on the census in 1880 in Auburn, Montgomery Co., VA.(120) Parents: Joshua Pleasant Lester and Catherine M Peterman .


Aveline Lester was born on 3 Jan 1825 in Montgomery Co., VA. She was a house keeper in 1880 in Alum Ridge, Floyd Co., VA.(64) She appeared on the census in 1880 in Alum Ridge, Floyd Co., VA. (64) She died on 21 Dec 1902 in Floyd Co., VA. She was also known as Avaline or Eveline.(64)

She was married to John Lucas Peterman on 5 Jul 1847 in Montgomery Co., VA.(382) John Jr. Peterman and Eveline Lester 05 July 1847 Montgomery. Children were: Calmona Ann Peterman, John T Peterman, Josie Catherine Peterman.


Barney France Lester was born on 5 Aug 1900 in Jacksonville, Floyd Co., VA. He appeared on the census in 1920 in LaGrande, Union Co., OR. (1658) He was a clerk for the steam railroad in 1930 in LaGrande, Union Co., OR. He appeared on the census in 1930 in LaGrande, Union Co., OR. (250) He died on 10 Feb 1968 in Portland, Multnomah, OR.(199) He had death certificate 2502. Parents: Monroe R Lester and Rachel Reed.

He was married to Vera F Helvey on 21 Jan 1923. Children were: Bernadine E Lester .


Bernadine E Lester was born on 20 Oct 1923 in Oregon. She appeared on the census in 1930 in LaGrande, Union Co., OR.(250) She died on 5 Sep 1939. Parents: Barney France Lester and Vera F Helvey.


Bird Lester was born in 1815 in Montgomery Co., VA. Parents: John Lester JR and Mary Ann Terry.

He was married to Matilda Simmons on 16 Dec 1835 in Floyd Co., VA.


Blanche Mae Lester was born on 20 Jan 1905 in Warren Co., IA. (1662) She appeared on the census in 1910 in Otter, Warren Co., IA. (919) She appeared on the census in 1920 in Des Moines, Polk Co., IA.(1663) She appeared on the census in 1930 in Chicago, Cook Co., IL. (1310) Listed as a roomer with Wm Blei family. She died on 4 Jan 1983 in Chula Vista, San Diego Co., CA.(1664) Parents: William James Lester and Gertrude May Byers.

She was married to Grant Otto Duncan on 27 Apr 1921 in Des Moines, Polk Co., IA. Children were: Erma Lorraine Duncan.


Carey Houston Lester was born on 21 Aug 1858 in Floyd Co., VA. He appeared on the census in 1860 in Floyd Co., VA.(92) He was a farm laborer in 1880 in Alum Ridge, Floyd Co., VA. (64) He appeared on the census in 1880 in Alum Ridge, Floyd Co., VA. (64) He died on 3 May 1898 in Floyd Co., VA. He was also known as Cary H.(64) Parents: William Terry Lester and Mary Amanda Simmons.

He was married to Martha Laura Whitlock on 8 Feb 1888.


Carley Clinton Lester was born on 28 Sep 1896 in Floyd Co., VA. He appeared on the census in 1900 in Alum Ridge, Floyd Co., VA. (643) He appeared on the census in 1920 in LaGrande, Union Co., OR. (1658) He died on 11 Dec 1968 in LaGrande, Union Co., OR.(199) He was buried in LaGrande, Union Co., OR. He was also known as Carl C or Carroll. He had death certificate 18777. Parents: Monroe R Lester and Rachel Reed.

He was married to Lilly Margaret Lund on 11 Aug 1936 in Walla Walla, WA.(199)


Carnice M Lester was born on 23 Nov 1911. She died on 13 Aug 1912. Parents: Guilford Hosea Lester and Josie May Martin.


Catharine Lester was born about 1835 in Virginia.(120) She appeared on the census in 1870 in Auburn, Montgomery Co., VA. (390) She appeared on the census in 1880 in Auburn, Montgomery Co., VA.(120) Parents: Hulen Lester and Eleanor Simmons.


Catherine Lester was born in 1802 in Montgomery Co., VA. (536) She appeared on the census in 1860 in Floyd Co., VA. (536) She died on 5 Mar 1885 in Floyd Co., VA. She died of pneumonia. She was buried in Red Oak Grove Church Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA. Parents: John Lester SR and Catherine Plickenstalver .

She was married to John H Sowers on 15 Jan 1824 in Montgomery Co., VA.(430) Children were: Joseph Dawson Sowers, Mary Polly Sowers.


Catherine Lester was born about 1848 in Floyd Co., VA. She appeared on the census in 1850 in Floyd Co., VA.(75) Parents: Lynch S Lester SR and Lucy Sowers.


Catherine E Lester was born about 1859 in Floyd Co., VA. She appeared on the census in 1860 in Montgomery Co., VA.(234) Parents: Joshua Pleasant Lester and Catherine M Peterman.


Catherine Jane Lester was born on 13 Mar 1823 in Montgomery Co., VA. She appeared on the census in 1860 in Floyd Co., VA.(92) She died on 30 Jan 1902. Parents: John Lester JR and Mary Ann Terry.

She was married to James Boothe on 19 Sep 1842 in Floyd Co., VA.


Cephas Bunyan Lester(15) was born on 11 Nov 1866 in Floyd Co., VA. He appeared on the census in 1880 in Auburn, Montgomery Co., VA.(120) He resided on 12 Sep 1918 in Carthage, Floyd Co., VA. He was a farmer in 1920 in Indian Valley, Floyd Co., VA.(49) He appeared on the census in 1920 in Indian Valley, Floyd Co., VA.(49) He appeared on the census in 1930 in Indian Valley, Floyd Co., VA. (44) He died on 21 Jun 1943. Parents: Ira Isiah Lester and Amanda Ann Guy.

He was married to Dora Agnes Altizer on 14 Feb 1899 in Montgomery Co., VA. Children were: Marlie Dennis Lester, Evie Lester, Ira Damon Lester, Dotha Adra Lester, Ruby Dale Lester, Elva Verdell Lester, Martha Charity Lester, Margie Carmel Lester.


Charles Lester

He was married to Sarah before 1836. Children were: Arminta Lester.


Charles David Lester was born on 16 Feb 1829 in Virginia. (494) He was a farm worker in 1870 in Auburn, Montgomery Co., VA. (390) He appeared on the census in 1870 in Auburn, Montgomery Co., VA.(390) He was a farmer in 1880 in Auburn, Montgomery Co., VA. (120) He appeared on the census in 1880 in Auburn, Montgomery Co., VA.(120) He died on 14 Nov 1911 in Montgomery Co., VA. Parents: Hulen Lester and Eleanor Simmons.

He was married to Mary E Wright on 7 Apr 1868 in Floyd Co., VA.(494) Children were: Poisie Inez Lester.


Charles E Lester was born in Feb 1890 in Virginia. He appeared on the census in 1900 in Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., VA.(107) Parents: Guilford Dudley Lester and Sarah Ellen Bishop.


Charles Hugh Dillard Lester was born on 20 Jul 1855 in Floyd Co., VA. He appeared on the census in 1860 in Floyd Co., VA.(92) He died on 12 Jan 1926 in Indianola, Warren Co., IA. Parents: William Terry Lester and Mary Amanda Simmons .

He was married to Mary Letitia Dobbins on 29 Mar 1875.


Charles M Lester was born in 1858 in Montgomery Co., VA. He appeared on the census in 1860 in Montgomery Co., VA.(234) Parents: Ira Isiah Lester and Amanda Ann Guy.


Chloe Lester(15) was born on 6 Dec 1850 in Floyd Co., VA. She appeared on the census in 1860 in Floyd Co., VA. (92) She appeared on the census in 1870 in Alum Ridge, Floyd Co., VA.(224) She was a house keeper in 1880 in Alum Ridge, Floyd Co., VA. (64) She appeared on the census in 1880 in Alum Ridge, Floyd Co., VA.(64) She appeared on the census in 1890 in Alum Ridge, Floyd Co., VA.(110) She appeared on the census in 1900 in Alum Ridge, Floyd Co., VA. (90) She appeared on the census in 1920 in Alum Ridge, Floyd Co., VA.(83) Living with son in law William. She appeared on the census in 1930 in Alum Ridge, Floyd Co., VA. (82) She was living with her son William L. She died on 7 Oct 1938 in Riner, Montgomery Co., VA. She was buried in Akers Cemetery. She was also known as Cloah or Cloy or Cloa or Cloey.(64) (90) Parents: Lynch S Lester SR and Lucy Sowers.

She was married to Ennis Anamas Akers on 17 Aug 1869 in Floyd Co., VA.(399) Children were: George William Akers, William Lawrence Akers , Marinda E Akers, Lottie D Akers.


Cletus E Lester SR appeared on the census in 1900 in Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., VA.(107) He is listed as "not named" on the 1900 Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., VA Census. He is listed a 1/12 yrs. He was born on 8 Apr 1900 in Virginia. (48) He was a salesman at a general store in 1930 in Auburn, Montgomery Co., VA. He appeared on the census in 1930 in Auburn, Montgomery Co., VA. (63) He died on 18 Dec 1968 in Riner, Montgomery Co., VA.(48) Parents: William Michael Lester and Florence Malinda Williamson .

He was married to Cora Taylor on 26 Apr 1922. Children were: Cletus Emmzy Lester JR.


Cletus Emmzy Lester JR was born on 24 Oct 1932 in Virginia. (48) He died on 22 Apr 2004 in Riner, Montgomery Co., VA. (1665)(48) He was also known as Clete. Parents: Cletus E Lester SR and Cora Taylor.

He was married to Lila Ann Bishop . Children were: Donald L Lester.


Colonel Alfred Lester(15) was born on 27 May 1879 in Jacksonville, Floyd Co., VA. He appeared on the census in 1880 in Alum Ridge, Floyd Co., VA.(64) He appeared on the census in 1900 in Alum Ridge, Floyd Co., VA. (90) He was described as medium height, stout build, blue eyes and dark hair on 12 Sep 1918 in Sowers, Floyd Co., VA. (61) He resided on 12 Sep 1918 in Sowers, Floyd Co., VA. (61) He was a farmer in 1930 in Alum Ridge, Floyd Co., VA. (82) He appeared on the census in 1930 in Alum Ridge, Floyd Co., VA. (82) He died on 23 Oct 1953 in Riner, Montgomery Co., VA. He was a farmer and merchant in Alum Ridge, Floyd Co., VA. He owned a general store. Parents: Gordon B Lester and Rosabell Reed.

He was married to Rowena Caroline Lester on 28 Sep 1899 in Floyd Co., VA.(61) Children were: Leander Dallas Lester, Hazel Ellen Lester, Roxy Basil Lester.


Cora E Lester(15) was born in Mar 1878 in Montgomery Co., VA. She appeared on the census in 1880 in Auburn, Montgomery Co., VA.(120) She resided in 1902 in out west. She appeared on the census in 1930 in Lone Star, Caynon Co., Idaho. (626) Parents: Monroe Harvey Lester and Susan O Mitchel.

She was married to David P Altizer on 3 Jan 1900 in Floyd Co., VA. Children were: Harold C Altizer, Byron E Altizer.


Cynthia Ellen Lester(15) appeared on the census in 1900 in Alum Ridge, Floyd Co., VA.(90) She was born on 20 May 1900 in Floyd Co., VA. She appeared on the census in 1910 in Alum Ridge, Floyd Co., VA.(111) She appeared on the census in 1920 in Alum Ridge, Floyd Co., VA. (83) She appeared on the census in 1930 in Alum Ridge, Floyd Co., VA.(82) She died on 28 Sep 1993 in Floyd Co., VA. She was buried in Jacksonville Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA. She was a house keeper. She was also known as Cintha. Parents: Gordon B Lester and Rosabell Reed.

She was married to Maynard Menville Reed on 30 Oct 1920 in Floyd Co., VA. Children were: Oris Lincoln Reed .

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