Genealogy Details

Guilford Dudley Lester was born on 25 Feb 1853 in Montgomery Co., VA. He appeared on the census in 1870 in Auburn, Montgomery Co., VA.⁽³⁹⁰⁾ He was a farmer in 1880 in Auburn, Montgomery Co., VA. He appeared on the census in 1880 in Auburn, Montgomery Co., VA.⁽¹²⁰⁾ He died in 1897 in Montgomery Co., VA. He was buried in St Matthew's Methodist Church Cemetery, Rt. 617, Laurel Ridge, Floyd Co., VA. He was also known as Gilford. Parents: John Floyd Lester and Susannah Chafin.

He was married to Sarah Ellen Bishop on 24 Dec 1871 in Montgomery Co., VA. Children were: Rufus K Lester, Silas E Lester, Susan C Lester, Ardelia Vivian Lester, Alvis Staples Lester , James Harvey E Lester, Rosella Lester, William James Lester, Guilford Hosea Lester, Dora A Lester, Charles E Lester, John Payton Obadiah Lester .

Guilford Hosea Lester was born on 30 Jun 1885 in Virginia. He appeared on the census in 1900 in Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., VA.⁽¹⁰⁷⁾ He was a farm laborer in 1910 in Dublin, Pulaski Co., VA. He appeared on the census in 1910 in Dublin, Pulaski Co., VA.⁽¹⁶⁶⁷⁾ He died on 21 Apr 1918. He was also known as Hosea G. Parents: Guilford Dudley Lester and Sarah Ellen Bishop.

He was married to Josie May Martin on 30 Jun 1907 in Montgomery Co., VA. Children were: Thelma Lester, Carnice M Lester, Harold P Lester, Gilfred H Lester.

Harlena May Lester was born on 21 Dec 1918 in Bancroft, Kossuth Co., IA.⁽⁴⁸⁾ She appeared on the census in 1920 in Swea City, Kossuth Co., IA.⁽⁸⁰²⁾ She appeared on the census in 1930 in Swea City, Harrison Twp, Kossuth Co., IA.⁽⁸⁰¹⁾ She resided in Mar 1957 in Nebraska City, NE.⁽⁸⁰³⁾ She died on 2 Apr 1978 in Swea City, Kossuth Co., IA.⁽⁴⁸⁾ She was Baptist. She was also known as Harlina. Parents: Harley J Lester and Lillie Maude Bishop.

She was married to Arthur Eugene Cutler on 17 Sep 1938.⁽⁸⁰³⁾ Children were: Donna Cutler.

Harley J Lester was born on 19 Jul 1889 in Virginia.⁽³⁵⁴⁾⁽³⁴⁵⁾ He appeared on the census in 1900 in Ledyard Twp, Kossuth Co., IA.⁽³⁵⁴⁾ He died on 21 Dec 1918 in Lakota, Kossuth Co., IA.⁽³⁴⁵⁾ He is listed under Grave Records, Kossuth County, Iowa. He was buried in Maple Hill Cemetery, Lakota, IA.⁽³⁴⁵⁾ Parents: James Abraham Lester and Calmona Ann Peterman.

He was married to Lillie Maude Bishop on 3 Feb 1910 in Swea City, Kossuth Co., IA. Children were: Everett Richard Lester, Irene N Lester, Harlena May Lester.

Harold P Lester was born on 25 Oct 1912 in Illinois. He appeared on the census in 1920 in Colchester, McDonough Co., IL.⁽¹⁰³⁴⁾ He died on 14 Sep 1922. Parents: Guilford Hosea Lester and Josie May Martin.

Harriet E Lester was born on 8 Jul 1846 in Floyd Co., VA. She appeared on the census in 1870 in Alum Ridge, Floyd Co., VA.⁽²²⁴⁾ She was a house keeper in 1880 in Auburn, Montgomery Co., VA.⁽¹²⁰⁾ She appeared on the census in 1880 in Auburn, Montgomery Co., VA.⁽¹²⁰⁾ She appeared on the census in 1890 in Indian Valley, Floyd Co., VA.⁽⁶⁵⁾ She appeared on the census in 1920 in Pearisburg, Giles Co., VA.⁽⁴⁹³⁾ She died on 19 Mar 1923 in Giles Co., VA. She was also known as Hariett.⁽¹²⁰⁾

She was married to Jonathan Meade Akers on 31 Mar 1864 in Floyd Co., VA. Children were: Minerva F Akers, James Wallace Akers, George W Akers, Artemis D Akers, Elsie Akers, Ada S Akers, Myrtle Akers, Marshall Akers, Wadie Akers, Mary L Akers, Conly Columbus Akers.

Harrison E Lester was born in May 1895 in Virginia. He appeared on the census in 1900 in Alum Ridge, Floyd Co., VA.⁽⁹⁰⁾ Parents: Luther Naamon Lester and Elmetta Reed.

Harry Lester was born about 1901 in Virginia. He appeared on the census in 1910 in Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., VA.⁽²¹⁾ Parents: Helm Theadore Lester and Laura E Basham.

Hazel Ellen Lester was born on 28 Nov 1910 in Alum Ridge, Floyd Co., VA. She resided Alum Ridge in 1920 in Floyd Co., VA. She appeared on the census in 1930 in Alum Ridge, Floyd Co., VA.⁽⁸²⁾ She died on 22 Jul 1978 in Baltimore, Baltimore Co., MD. She was buried in Oceana, Wyoming Co., WV. Parents: Colonel Alfred Lester and Rowena Caroline Lester.

Helen Marie Lester died in 1921 in Dublin, Pulaski Co., VA. She was born on 21 Jan 1921 in Dublin, Pulaski Co., VA. Parents: John Payton Obadiah Lester and Annie Elizabeth Ritter .

Helm Theadore Lester was born on 26 Nov 1870 in Montgomery Co., VA. He appeared on the census in 1880 in Auburn, Montgomery Co., VA.⁽¹²⁰⁾ He died on 5 Apr 1910 in Montgomery Co., VA.⁽¹⁶⁶⁸⁾ He was buried in Lester Cemetery, Montgomery Co., VA. Parents: Joshua Pleasant Lester and Catherine M Peterman.

He was married to Laura E Basham on 24 Jan 1900 in Montgomery Co., VA. Children were: Harry Lester.

Herman G Lester was born on 20 Jan 1900 in Virginia.⁽⁴⁸⁾ He appeared on the census in 1910 in Dublin, Pulaski Co., VA.⁽¹⁴⁵⁶⁾ He appeared on the census in 1920 in Dublin, Pulaski Co., VA.⁽³⁸⁵⁾ He died in Feb 1971 in Radford, Radford Co., VA.⁽⁴⁸⁾ Parents: Silas E Lester and Minnie F Agnew.

Hiley Washington Lester was born on 22 Feb 1846 in Floyd Co., VA. He appeared on the census in 1850 in Floyd Co., VA.⁽⁷⁵⁾ He appeared on the census in 1860 in Floyd Co., VA.⁽⁹²⁾ He was a farmer in 1880 in White Oak, Warren Co., IA.⁽¹⁶⁶⁹⁾ He appeared on the census in 1880 in White Oak, Warren Co., IA.⁽¹⁶⁶⁹⁾ He died on 23 Mar 1912 in White Oak, Warren Co., IA. He was buried in Loof Cemetery, Indianola, Warren Co., IA. He was also known as Hilley. Parents: William Terry Lester and Mary Amanda Simmons.

He was married to Mary Ellen Starbuck on 18 May 1876 in White Oak, Warren Co., IA.

Howard Emmanuel Lester was born on 23 May 1907 in Iowa. He appeared on the census in 1910 in Otter, Warren Co., IA.⁽⁹¹⁹⁾ He died on 13 Apr 1913 in Warren Co., IA. Parents: William James Lester and Gertrude May Byers.

Hulen Lester was born on 6 May 1795 in Montgomery Co., VA. He appeared on the census in 1870 in Auburn, Montgomery Co., VA.⁽³⁹⁰⁾ He was a retired 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 27 Jun 1888 in Montgomery Co., VA. He was buried in Lester Cemetery, Montgomery Co., VA. Parents: John Lester SR and Catherine Plickenstalver .

He was married to Eleanor Simmons on 31 May 1819 in Montgomery Co., VA. Children were: Peradine Lester, Joshua Pleasant Lester, Ira Isiah Lester, John Floyd Lester, Charles David Lester, Ellen Lester, Catharine Lester, James W Lester.

Hulen Lester was born in 1804 in Montgomery Co., VA. He appeared on the census in 1860 in Addison, Shelby Co., IN.⁽¹⁶⁷⁰⁾ He appeared on the census in 1870 in Hendricks, Shelby Co., IN.⁽²⁵³⁾ Listed as Hugh. He died in 1880 in Shelby Co., IN. Parents: John Lester JR and Mary Ann Terry.

He was married to Margaret Snyder on 20 Feb 1823. Children were: Sarah Lester, Mary Lester, Martha J Lester.

He was married to Mary.

Hulen Berdine Lester was born on 28 Nov 1856 in Montgomery Co., VA. He appeared on the census in 1870 in Auburn, Montgomery Co., VA.⁽³⁹⁰⁾ He was a laborer in 1880 in Auburn, Montgomery Co., VA.⁽¹²⁰⁾ He appeared on the census in 1880 in Auburn, Montgomery Co., VA.⁽¹²⁰⁾ He appeared on the census in 1900 in Alum Ridge, Floyd Co., VA.⁽⁹⁰⁾ 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 May 1940 in Floyd Co., VA. He was buried in Sunset Cemetery, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., VA. He was also known as Hvlen B Hugh.⁽¹²⁰⁾ Parents: John Floyd Lester and Susannah Chafin.

He was married to Octavia M Lester on 26 Dec 1878 in Virginia. Children were: Ora Alvia Lester.

He was married to Nanzella Duncan on 16 Oct 1884 in Floyd Co., VA.

Ila Lester⁽¹⁵⁾ was born in Dec 1892 in Virginia. She appeared on the census in 1900 in Auburn, Montgomery Co., VA.⁽¹⁸⁹⁾ Parents: Albert Marion Lester and Susan Altizer.

India B Lester was born in 1904 in Virginia.⁽⁸³⁾ Parents: Amon Gideon Lester and Margaret Emazetta Burnett.

Ira Damon Lester was born on 23 May 1901 in Floyd Co., VA. He appeared on the census in 1920 in Indian Valley, Floyd Co., VA.⁽⁴⁹⁾ He died on 5 Mar 1939. He was buried in Big Sand Cemetery, Indian Valley, Floyd Co., VA. Parents: Cephas Bunyan Lester and Dora Agnes Altizer.

Ira Elmer Lester was born about 1869 in Virginia.⁽¹²⁰⁾ He appeared on the census in 1880 in Auburn, Montgomery Co., VA.⁽¹²⁰⁾ Parents: Ira Isiah Lester and Amanda Ann Guy.

Ira Isiah Lester⁽¹⁵⁾ was born on 14 Oct 1823 in Montgomery Co., VA. He was a carpenter in 1860 in Montgomery Co., VA. He appeared on the census in 1860 in Montgomery Co., VA.⁽²³⁴⁾ He died on 18 Mar 1878 in Floyd Co., VA. He is buried in Lindsey Lester Cemetery. He was buried in Lester Cemetery, Montgomery Co., VA. He was a cabinet maker in Floyd Co., VA. Parents: Hulen Lester and Eleanor Simmons.

He was married to Amanda Ann Guy on 28 Sep 1852 in Montgomery Co., VA. Children were: Monroe Harvey Lester, John W Lester, George H Lester, Charles M Lester, Albert Marion Lester, Tazewell M Lester, Alice Martha Lester, Lizzy A Lester, Floyd J Lester, Cephas Bunyan Lester, Ira Elmer Lester, Amanda A Lester, Mary B V Lester.

Irene N Lester was born on 30 Aug 1916 in Iowa.⁽⁴⁸⁾ She appeared on the census in 1920 in Swea City, Kossuth Co., IA.⁽⁸⁰²⁾ She appeared on the census in 1930 in Swea City, Harrison Twp, Kossuth Co., IA.⁽⁸⁰¹⁾ She resided in Mar 1957 in Rake, IA.⁽⁸⁰³⁾ She died in Oct 1983 in Swea City, Kossuth Co., IA.⁽⁴⁸⁾ She was buried in Maple Hill Cemetery, Lakota, IA. She was also known as Nannie I. Parents: Harley J Lester and Lillie Maude Bishop.

She was married to Olfert M Rippentrop on 14 Dec 1940 in Iowa.⁽⁸⁰³⁾

Iris Mildred Lester appeared on the census in 1930 in Alum Ridge, Floyd Co., VA.⁽⁸²⁾ She was born on 1 Jan 1930 in Floyd Co., VA.⁽⁴⁸⁾ She died on 28 Jun 1998.⁽⁴⁸⁾ She resided in Troutville, Botetourt Co., VA. She was also known as Mildred I. Parents: Gordon Washington Lester and Tressie G Altizer .

Jacob E Lester was born in Oct 1893 in Virginia.⁽¹¹³³⁾ Parents: George Washington Lester and Lucy Diane Dillon.

Jacob Hiley Lester was born in 1811 in Montgomery Co., VA. He died before 1 Jun 1843 in Floyd Co., VA.⁽³²¹⁾ Parents: John Lester JR and Mary Ann Terry.

He was married to Cynthia Sumner on 18 Aug 1834 in Montgomery Co., VA.⁽³²¹⁾ Children were: Emeline Lester, George Washington Lester.

Jada Elizabeth Lester was born on 29 Jan 1920 in Dublin, Pulaski Co., VA. She appeared on the census in 1930 in Radford, Radford Co., VA.⁽⁴¹⁹⁾ She died on 1 Jan 2000 in Hillsville, VA. Parents: John Payton Obadiah Lester and Annie Elizabeth Ritter .

James Abraham Lester⁽¹⁵⁾ was born on 7 Apr 1856 in Floyd Co., VA. He appeared on the census in 1860 in Floyd Co., VA.⁽⁹²⁾ He was a laborer in 1880 in Auburn, Montgomery Co., VA.⁽¹²⁰⁾ He appeared on the census in 1880 in Auburn, Montgomery Co., VA.⁽¹²⁰⁾ He was a farmer in 1900 in Ledyard Twp, Kossuth Co., IA. He appeared on the census in 1900 in Ledyard Twp, Kossuth Co., IA.⁽³⁵⁴⁾ He died in 1928 in Lakota, Kossuth Co., IA. He was buried in Maple Hill Cemetery, Lakota, IA. He was also known as Abram.⁽⁹²⁾ Parents: Leftwich Lester and Christina Bishop.

He was married to Calmona Ann Peterman on 6 Feb 1874 in Montgomery Co., VA. He was married to Calmona Ann Peterman. Children were: Arthur Michael Lester, Evert Lester, George Lester, Harley J Lester, Eva Lester, Anna Lester, Nancy Lester.

James Harvey Lester was born about 1857 in Virginia.⁽¹²⁰⁾ 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 was also known as Harvey. Parents: Joshua Pleasant Lester and Catherine M Peterman.

James Harvey E Lester was born in Jul 1879 in Auburn, Montgomery Co., VA. He appeared on the census in 1880 in Auburn, Montgomery Co., VA.⁽¹²⁰⁾ Parents: Guilford Dudley Lester and Sarah Ellen Bishop.

James L Lester was born in May 1861 in Virginia.⁽⁹⁰⁾ He appeared on the census in 1870 in Alum Ridge, Floyd Co., VA.⁽²²⁴⁾ He was a farm laborer in 1900 in Alum Ridge, Floyd Co., VA. 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⁾ Parents: Lewis Juble Lester and Mary Ann B Boyd.

He was married to Emeline F Hurt on 12 Aug 1890 in Floyd Co., VA.

James T Lester⁽¹⁵⁾ was born on 21 Aug 1847 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 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 1 Nov 1927. He was buried in Floyd Co., VA. Parents: Lindsay Johnston Lester and Caroline L Beldin.

He was married to Mary Ellen Lane on 19 May 1869 in Floyd Co., VA. Children were: Luther Naamon Lester, Lindsey Atha Lester.

James T Lester SR was born in 1779 in Montgomery Co., VA. He appeared on the census in 1850 in Floyd Co., VA.⁽⁷⁵⁾ He died in 1860 in Floyd Co., VA. He appeared on the census in 1860 in Floyd Co., VA.⁽⁹²⁾ He was living with his son Lewis. He was a farmer in Montgomery Co., VA. Parents: John Lester SR and Catherine Plickenstalver.

He was married to Cloah W Wilson on 11 May 1815 in Montgomery Co., VA.⁽³⁸²⁾ Children were: Lynch S Lester SR, Rhoda Lester, Lindsay Johnston Lester, Eliza Ann Lester, Lockey Lester, Leftwich Lester, Lewis Juble Lester, James T Lester.

James T Lester was born in 1820 in Montgomery Co., VA.⁽³²¹⁾ He died in 1860. Parents: James T Lester SR and Cloah W Wilson.

He was married to Eliza Beldon on 6 Oct 1842 in Floyd Co., VA.⁽³²¹⁾

James W Lester was born on 27 Mar 1836 in Montgomery Co., VA.⁽³²¹⁾ He died on 2 Jan 1852 in Montgomery Co., VA. He was buried in Lester Cemetery, Montgomery Co., VA. Parents: Hulen Lester and Eleanor Simmons.

Jennie J Lester was born about 1898 in Virginia. She appeared on the census in 1910 in Dublin, Pulaski Co., VA.⁽¹⁴⁵⁶⁾ She appeared on the census in 1920 in Dublin, Pulaski Co., VA.⁽³⁸⁵⁾ Parents: Silas E Lester and Minnie F Agnew.

Jennings B Lester⁽¹⁵⁾ was born on 4 Oct 1897 in Floyd Co., VA.⁽⁶¹⁾ He was described as medium height, medium build, brown eyes and dark brown hair on 12 Sep 1918 in Sowers, Floyd Co., VA.⁽⁶¹⁾ He died in 1984. He was buried in Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Christiansburg, VA. He was also known as Jinks or JB. Parents: Zebediah Lynch Lester and Lurinda Deliah Reed.

He was married to Bessie I Dulaney on 4 Oct 1919 in Floyd Co., VA.

John Lester SR was born on 11 Jan 1752 in Bucks Co., PA.⁽⁴⁶³⁾⁽¹⁶⁷¹⁾ He resided Blue Spring head of Cripple Creek a branch of the New River 175 acres in 1774 in Montgomery Co., VA. He served in the military in Sep 1777 in Montgomery Co., VA. He was a Private in Captain Daniel Trigg's Company of Montgomery County Militia. He also fought in the Battle of Point Pleasant in October of 1774. He was a farmer in 1785 in Little River Twp, Floyd Co., VA. He died on 29 Jan 1825 in Montgomery Co., VA.⁽⁴⁶³⁾ He was buried in Lester Cemetery, Montgomery Co., VA.⁽¹⁶⁷²⁾

He was married to Catherine Plickenstalver about 1775 in Fincastle, Botetourt Co., VA. Children were: John Lester JR, James T Lester SR, Samuel Lester, Abner Lester, William S Lester, Susannah Lester, Mary Lester, Rhoda Lester, Hulen Lester, Permelia Leina Lester, Catherine Lester.

John Lester JR⁽³²¹⁾⁽⁸⁶⁶⁾ was born on 7 Mar 1776 in Montgomery Co., VA. He was a Justice of the Peace in 1831 in Floyd Co., VA. He was a Sheriff in 1844 in Floyd Co., VA. He signed a will on 19 Apr 1851 in Floyd Co., VA. He died on 21 Sep 1851 in Floyd Co., VA. He was buried in Lester-Whitlock Cemetery, Rt 8, Floyd Co., VA.⁽¹⁶⁷²⁾ He was a farmer in Floyd Co., VA. He was also known as John Lester II. Parents: John Lester SR and Catherine Plickenstalver .

He was married to Mary Ann Terry on 5 Oct 1802 in Montgomery Co., VA. Children were: Hulen Lester , Matilda Lester, Malinda Lester, John W Lester, Amos Terry Lester, Jacob Hiley Lester, Bird Lester, William Terry Lester, Catherine Jane Lester.

John Dow Lester was born on 20 Dec 1863 in Montgomery Co., VA. He appeared on the census in 1870 in Auburn, Montgomery Co., VA.⁽³⁹⁰⁾ He appeared on the census in 1900 in Auburn, Montgomery Co., VA.⁽¹⁸⁹⁾ He died on 6 Dec 1926 in Montgomery Co., VA. He was buried in Lester Cemetery, Montgomery Co., VA. Parents: John Floyd Lester and Susannah Chafin.

He was married to Parthena Arbelia Scaggs on 30 Sep 1886. Children were: Montie Everett Lester.

John Floyd Lester was born on 25 Aug 1828 in Montgomery Co., VA. He appeared on the census in 1870 in Auburn, Montgomery Co., VA.⁽³⁹⁰⁾ He died on 21 Dec 1899 in Floyd Co., VA. He was buried in Lester Cemetery, Montgomery Co., VA. Parents: Hulen Lester and Eleanor Simmons.

He was married to Susannah Chafin on 15 Aug 1852 in Montgomery Co., VA. Another date suggests Apr 15 1852. Children were: Guilford Dudley Lester , Hulen Berdine Lester, John Dow Lester.

John Frances Lester was born on 17 Jun 1886 in Floyd Co., VA.⁽⁶¹⁾ He was described as tall, slender, gray eyes and light hair on 5 Jun 1917 in Sowers, Floyd Co., VA.⁽⁶¹⁾ He resided on 5 Jun 1917 in Sowers, Floyd Co., VA.⁽⁶¹⁾ He was a farmer in 1930 in Indian Valley, Floyd Co., VA.⁽⁴⁴⁾ He appeared on the census in 1930 in Indian Valley, Floyd Co., VA.⁽⁴⁴⁾ He died on 25 Aug 1967 in Copper Valley, Floyd Co., VA. He was buried in Indian Creek, Floyd Co., VA. Parents: John Lewis Lester and Lucy Ellen Lester.

He was married to Ella May Lester on 8 Mar 1908 in Alum Ridge, Floyd Co., VA. Children were: Ruby Ethel Lester.

John Henry Lester⁽¹⁵⁾ was born on 9 Nov 1880 in Floyd Co., VA.⁽⁶¹⁾ He resided Alum Ridge in 1900 in Floyd Co., VA. He appeared on the census in 1910 in Alum Ridge, Floyd Co., VA.⁽¹¹¹⁾ He was a farmer on 12 Sep 1918 in Sowers, Floyd Co., VA.⁽⁶¹⁾ He was described as tall, medium build, blue eyes and light brown 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 4 Jan 1931. Parents: Lynch Ira Lester and Emaline Susan Reed.

He was married to Delilah Belle Reed on 26 Jul 1906 in Floyd Co., VA.⁽⁶¹⁾ Children were: Alvah Jewell Lester.

John Lewis Lester⁽¹⁵⁾ was born on 6 Nov 1845 in Jacksonville, 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 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 died on 10 May 1898 in Alum Ridge, Floyd Co., VA. He is buried in Lester Cemetery. He served in the military in Civil War. He served in Co. K, 54th Virginia Infantry. Parents: Lindsay Johnston Lester and Caroline L Beldin .

He was married to Lucy Ellen Lester on 12 Dec 1867 in Floyd Co., VA. Children were: Zebediah Lynch Lester, Arabella Lester, Matilda May Lester, Rowena Caroline Lester, Meldonia Lester, Monroe R Lester, Malinda Ellen Lester, John Frances Lester.

John Payton Obadiah Lester was born on 14 Jan 1892 in Montgomery Co., VA.⁽⁴⁸⁾ He appeared on the census in 1900 in Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., VA.⁽¹⁰⁷⁾ He was a shop man for the railroad in 1920 in Dublin, Pulaski Co., VA.⁽³⁸⁵⁾ He appeared on the census in 1920 in Dublin, Pulaski Co., VA.⁽³⁸⁵⁾ He was a worker for a creamery in 1930 in Radford, Radford Co., VA. He appeared on the census in 1930 in Radford, Radford Co., VA.⁽⁴¹⁹⁾ He died on 15 Jan 1973 in Radford, Radford Co., VA.⁽⁴⁸⁾ He was buried in Rockford United Methodist Cemetery, Dublin, Pulaski Co., VA. He was also known as Pate, Paty or John O.P.. Parents: Guilford Dudley Lester and Sarah Ellen Bishop .

He was married to Annie Elizabeth Ritter on 13 Aug 1914 in Radford, Montgomery Co., VA. Children were: Lawrence Payton Lester, Jada Elizabeth Lester , Helen Marie Lester, John Payton Obadiah Lester JR, Olen McNeal Lester , Mac Edward Lester.

John Payton Obadiah Lester JR was born in 1924 in Dublin, Pulaski Co., VA. He died in 1924 in Dublin, Pulaski Co., VA. Parents: John Payton Obadiah Lester and Annie Elizabeth Ritter .

John Thomas Lester was born on 23 Nov 1843 in Floyd Co., VA. He appeared on the census in 1850 in Floyd Co., VA.⁽⁷⁵⁾ He appeared on the census in 1860 in Floyd Co., VA.⁽⁹²⁾ He served in the military on 14 May 1861 in Floyd Co., VA. He was wounded in action and taken prisoner at Williamsburg, VA. He appeared on the census in 1880 in Warren Co., IA.⁽¹⁶⁶⁹⁾ He died on 10 Nov 1895 in Indianola, Warren Co., IA. He was buried in Loof Cemetery, Indianola, Warren Co., IA. He was a farmer. Parents: William Terry Lester and Mary Amanda Simmons .

He was married to Mary Ann Simmons.

John W Lester was born in 1854 in Montgomery Co., VA. He appeared on the census in 1860 in Montgomery Co., VA.⁽²³⁴⁾ Parents: Ira Isiah Lester and Amanda Ann Guy.

John W Lester was born on 1 Nov 1808 in Montgomery Co., VA. He died on 1 Apr 1852. He was also known as John Lester III. Parents: John Lester JR and Mary Ann Terry.

He was married to Mary Gardner.

Johnathan Lee Lester was born on 10 Dec 1947 in LaGrande, Union Co., OR. He died on 10 Dec 1947 in LaGrande, Union Co., OR. Parents: Dallas Dack Lester.

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