Johnston Lester was born about 1854 in Virginia. He appeared on the census in 1860 in Floyd Co., VA.(92) Parents: Lindsay Johnston Lester and Caroline L Beldin.


Joshua Pleasant Lester was born on 4 Oct 1821 in Montgomery Co., VA. He appeared on the census in 1860 in Montgomery Co., VA.(234) 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 10 Feb 1901 in Montgomery Co., VA. He was buried in Lester Cemetery, Montgomery Co., VA. Parents: Hulen Lester and Eleanor Simmons.

He was married to Catherine M Peterman on 19 Jan 1848 in Floyd Co., VA. Children were: George H Lester, Giles P Lester, Mary J Lester, James Harvey Lester, Catherine E Lester, William Michael Lester, Sidney G Lester, Auscar J Lester, Helm Theadore Lester.


Josie V Lester was born in Jun 1897 in Virginia. (1133) Parents: George Washington Lester and Lucy Diane Dillon.


Julia Ann Lester was born on 17 Oct 1858 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 died on 14 Feb 1885 in Floyd Co., VA. She was also known as July A. Parents: Lewis Juble Lester and Mary Ann B Boyd.

She was married to George Washington Guthrie. Children were: Mary Elizabeth Guthrie .


Kate A Lester was born about 1901 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.


Laura E Lester was born on 2 Dec 1903 in Germania, Kossuth Co., IA. (48) She appeared on the census in 1920 in Ledyard Twp, Kossuth Co., IA.(355) She appeared on the census in 1930 in Ledyard Twp, Kossuth Co., IA.(236) She was Newspaper article on 9 Jan 1951 in Lakota, Kossuth Co., IA. (1528) She died in May 1979 in Waterloo, Black Hawk, IA.(48) She died of brain cancer. She was buried in Garden of Memories, Waterloo, IA. Parents: Arthur Michael Lester and Zilphia Ann Lester .

She was married to George Adams on 13 Sep 1927.


Lawrence Payton Lester was born on 16 Sep 1915 in Dublin, Pulaski Co., VA. (48) He appeared on the census in 1920 in Dublin, Pulaski Co., VA. (385) He appeared on the census in 1930 in Radford, Radford Co., VA.(419) He resided in 2002 in Norfolk, VA. He died on 25 Oct 2004 in Norfolk, Norfolk City, VA. (48) Parents: John Payton Obadiah Lester and Annie Elizabeth Ritter .


Leander Dallas Lester was born on 15 Dec 1908 in Alum Ridge, Floyd Co., VA. (48) He was a farm laborer 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 31 Jul 1993 in Riner, Montgomery Co., VA. (48) Parents: Colonel Alfred Lester and Rowena Caroline Lester.

He was married to Gemima Vivian Duncan on 22 Nov 1933 in Floyd Co., VA.


Leander Lewis Lester(15) was born on 15 Aug 1877 in Alum Ridge, Floyd Co., VA. He appeared on the census in 1880 in Alum Ridge, Floyd Co., VA.(64) He died on 8 Jun 1901 in the Phillippines. He was buried in Floyd Co., VA. Leander died as a young man in the Spanish-American war. Parents: Gordon B Lester and Rosabell Reed.


Leftwich Lester was born in 1824 in Montgomery Co., VA. He appeared on the census in 1850 in Floyd Co., VA.(1673) He was a miller in 1860 in Floyd Co., VA.(92) He appeared on the census in 1860 in Floyd Co., VA. (92) He died in 1895 in Floyd Co., VA. Parents: James T Lester SR and Cloah W Wilson.

He was married to Christina Bishop on 10 Feb 1844 in Montgomery Co., VA.(382) 1860 census lists other children as Jane, Saml, Ermaline, Abram, and Colonel. Children were: Sarah Maranda Lester, Martha J Lester, Samuel B Lester, Thomas Wilson Lester, James Abraham Lester, Leftwich Lester, Octavia M Lester.


Leftwich Lester was born on 16 Aug 1858 in Floyd Co., VA. (496) Parents: Leftwich Lester and Christina Bishop.


Lemuel Paris Lester(15) was born on 27 Mar 1881 in Floyd Co., VA.(48) (61) He was a farmer on 12 Sep 1918 in Sowers, Floyd Co., VA. (61) He was described as medium height, medium build, blue eyes and light 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 1920 in Floyd Co., VA.(49) He appeared on the census in 1920 in Indian Valley, Floyd Co., VA. (49) He was a farmer in 1930 in Marcy, Boone Co., IA. (86) He appeared on the census in 1930 in Marcy, Boone Co., IA. (86) He died on 13 Oct 1964 in Iowa. (48) He had Social Security Number 485-26-4410. (48) It was issued in Iowa. Parents: Gordon B Lester and Rosabell Reed.

He was married to Rowena Peradine Weeks on 14 Oct 1901 in Floyd Co., VA.(61) Children were: Evra Lem Lester, Vance Edmond Lester, Alvis Ervin Lester, Donald Lemuel Lester, Ralph E Lester.


Letitia Lester(15) was born in 1839 in Floyd Co., VA. She appeared on the census in 1870 in Alum Ridge, Floyd Co., VA. (224) She appeared on the census in 1880 in Hiawassie, Pulaski Co., VA.(140) She was also known as Lutitia. Parents: Lindsay Johnston Lester and Caroline L Beldin.

She was married to Lewis H Harris on 21 Jan 1858 in Floyd Co., VA. Children were: Ann Eliza Harris.


Lettie E Lester was born about 1904 in Virginia. She appeared on the census in 1910 in Dublin, Pulaski Co., VA.(1456) She was also known as Florence. Parents: Silas E Lester and Minnie F Agnew.


Lewis Juble Lester(15) was born on 13 Sep 1826 in Montgomery 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 died on 13 Mar 1883 in Floyd Co., VA. He was buried in Lester Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA. He served in the military in Civil War. He was a private in Co. B, 54th Virginia Infantry. He was a blacksmith. Parents: James T Lester SR and Cloah W Wilson.

He was married to Mary Ann B Boyd on 26 Mar 1853 in Floyd Co., VA. Children were: Gordon B Lester, Lynch Ira Lester, Julia Ann Lester, James L Lester, Martha Lester.


Lindsay Johnston Lester(15) was born on 11 Apr 1817 in Montgomery Co., VA. He appeared on the census in 1860 in Floyd Co., VA.(92) He served in the military in Sep 1861 in Civil War. Listed as Private, Co. B, 54th Virginia Infantry. 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 21 Jul 1898 in Floyd Co., VA. He was also known as Linsey or Linza.(64) Parents: James T Lester SR and Cloah W Wilson.

He was married to Caroline L Beldin on 27 Oct 1838 in Floyd Co., VA. Children were: Letitia Lester, William Harrison Lester, John Lewis Lester, James T Lester, Johnston Lester, Albert Augustas Lester.


Lindsey Atha Lester was born on 25 Jul 1874 in Floyd Co., VA. He appeared on the census in 1880 in Alum Ridge, Floyd Co., VA.(64) He died on 2 Jul 1888 in Floyd Co., VA. He was also known as Lensy A.. (64) Parents: James T Lester and Mary Ellen Lane.


Linnie Mary Lester(15) was born in Apr 1894 in Virginia.(227) She was a sales lady in dry goods in 1930 in Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., VA. (227) She appeared on the census in 1930 in Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., VA.(227) She died on 11 Nov 1988 in Roanoke Co., VA.(866) She was also known as Lennie Lester. Parents: Zebediah Lynch Lester and Lurinda Deliah Reed.

She was married to Martin Luther Bowling on 11 Aug 1917.

She was married to Charlie Clayton Dulaney.


Lizzy A Lester was born about 1864 in Virginia.(120) She appeared on the census in 1880 in Auburn, Montgomery Co., VA. (120) She appeared on the census in 1930 in Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., VA.(227) She was also known as Lizzie.(227) Parents: Ira Isiah Lester and Amanda Ann Guy.

She was married to Samuel H Cromer .(227)


Lockey Lester(15) was born in 1823 in Montgomery Co., VA.(75) She appeared on the census in 1850 in Floyd Co., VA.(75) She appeared on the census in 1860 in Floyd Co., VA.(92) She was also known as Locka. Parents: James T Lester SR and Cloah W Wilson.

She was married to Elswick Elsworth Thompson on 18 Dec 1845 in Floyd Co., VA.(75) Children were: Robert Bruce Thompson.


Louvina Elizabeth Lester(15) was born on 5 Feb 1885 in Floyd Co., VA. She appeared on the census in 1900 in Alum Ridge, Floyd Co., VA.(90) She appeared on the census in 1920 in Ledyard Twp, Kossuth Co., IA. (355) She died on 4 Jul 1945 in Brush Creek Twp, Faribault Co., MN. She died of a Cerebral Hemorrhage (stroke). She was buried in Maple Hill Cemetery, Lakota, IA. Parents: Gordon B Lester and Rosabell Reed.

She was married to Henry Tony Schaper III on 12 Jan 1904 in Floyd Co., VA. Children were: Leroy L Schaper, Raymond Henry Schaper, Edwin Gordon Schaper, Theron Lester Schaper .


Luannet E Lester was born on 7 Nov 1871 in Floyd Co., VA. (64)(494) She appeared on the census in 1880 in Alum Ridge, Floyd Co., VA. (64) She died on 5 Apr 1896 in Floyd Co., VA. Parents: William Harrison Lester and Sarah Armedillia Reed .


Lucille Alfreda Lester was born on 27 Apr 1907 in Iowa. She appeared on the census in 1920 in Ledyard Twp, Kossuth Co., IA.(355) She was a restaurant waitress in 1930 in Ledyard Twp, Kossuth Co., IA. (236) She appeared on the census in 1930 in Ledyard Twp, Kossuth Co., IA.(236) She died on 8 Nov 1946. She was Newspaper article on 9 Jan 1951 in Lakota, Kossuth Co., IA.(1528) She was buried in Saint Paul Lutheran Cemetery, Lakota, IA. Parents: Arthur Michael Lester and Zilphia Ann Lester .

She was married to Herman Schroeder on 29 Apr 1931 in Algona, Kossuth Co., IA.


Lucy Ellen Lester(15) was born on 26 Mar 1845 in Alum Ridge, Floyd Co., VA. She appeared on the census in 1850 in Floyd Co., VA.(75) 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 died on 7 Oct 1912 in Alum Ridge, Floyd Co., VA. She was buried in Lester Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA. Parents: Lynch S Lester SR and Lucy Sowers.

She was married to John Lewis 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.


Luther Evans Lester was born in 1915 in Virginia. He appeared on the census in 1930 in Auburn, Montgomery Co., VA.(63) He is listed as living with his Uncle John W Lester along with his sister Ruby L. He died on 4 Oct 1975 in Riner, Montgomery Co., VA. He was buried in Lester Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.


Luther Naamon Lester(15) was born on 26 Oct 1870 in 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 died on 24 Jul 1946. Parents: James T Lester and Mary Ellen Lane.

He was married to Elmetta Reed on 16 Aug 1888 in Floyd Co., VA. Children were: Ella May Lester, Harrison E Lester.


Lydia Alma Lester(15) was born on 4 May 1891 in Montgomery Co., VA. She appeared on the census in 1910 in Alum Ridge, Floyd Co., VA.(111) She appeared on the census in 1930 in Alum Ridge, Floyd Co., VA. (82) She died in 1970. She was buried in Head of River Church, Copper Hill, VA. Parents: Lynch Ira Lester and Emaline Susan Reed.

She was married to Atha Linzia Lester on 18 Dec 1912 in Floyd Co., VA. Children were: Eula I Lester.


Lynch Ira Lester(15) was born on 13 Feb 1856 in Floyd Co., VA. He appeared on the census in 1860 in Floyd Co., VA. (92) He was a farm laborer in 1870 in Alum Ridge, Floyd Co., VA.(224) 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. 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 resided Alum Ridge in 1920 in Floyd Co., VA. He died on 25 Mar 1925 in Floyd Co., VA. He was buried in Lester Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA. He was also known as Ira. Parents: Lewis Juble Lester and Mary Ann B Boyd.

He was married to Emaline Susan Reed on 1 Feb 1877 in Floyd Co., VA. Children were: Sebert Esau Lester, John Henry Lester, George Walter Lester, Lydia Alma Lester.


Lynch S Lester SR was born on 18 Sep 1815 in Montgomery 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 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 5 May 1891 in Floyd Co., VA. Parents: James T Lester SR and Cloah W Wilson.

He was married to Lucy Sowers on 4 Feb 1837 in Floyd Co., VA. Children were: Matilda Lester, Malinda Lester, Lynch S Lester, Lucy Ellen Lester, Catherine Lester, Chloe Lester.


Lynch S Lester was born about 1844 in Virginia. He appeared on the census in 1850 in Floyd Co., VA.(75) He died on 19 Nov 1862.(578) Parents: Lynch S Lester SR and Lucy Sowers.


Mac Edward Lester was born on 20 Feb 1934 in Dublin, Pulaski Co., VA. (48) He resided 644 Bottino Lane in 1994 in Virginia Beach, VA. (357) He resided in 2002 in Virginia Beach, VA. He died on 13 Nov 2002 in Virginia Beach, VA. (48) Parents: John Payton Obadiah Lester and Annie Elizabeth Ritter.


Malinda Lester(15) was born in 1842 in Virginia. She appeared on the census in 1850 in Floyd Co., VA. (75) She appeared on the census in 1860 in Floyd Co., VA. (92) She appeared on the census in 1870 in Indian Valley, Floyd Co., VA.(246) She was a house keeper in 1880 in Indian Valley, Floyd Co., VA.(44) She appeared on the census in 1880 in Indian Valley, Floyd Co., VA. (44) She was also known as Melenda. Parents: Lynch S Lester SR and Lucy Sowers.

She was married to Chrisley Duncan on 29 Dec 1859 in Floyd Co., VA.(399) Listed as Duncan C Lester M 1860 Register 3 Page 12. Children were: George W Duncan, Lucy Arzetta Duncan, Matilda C Duncan, Ballard P Duncan, Eliza E Duncan, Lynch L Duncan, Elizabeth J Duncan.


Malinda Lester was born in 1807 in Montgomery Co., VA. She appeared on the census in 1860 in Floyd Co., VA.(92) She died about 1890 in Floyd Co., VA. Parents: John Lester JR and Mary Ann Terry.

She was married to Riley Boothe on 26 May 1831 in Floyd Co., VA. Children were: Monroe Boothe, Mary E Boothe.


Malinda Ellen Lester(15) was born on 10 Apr 1884 in Jacksonville, Floyd Co., VA. She appeared on the census in 1930 in Alum Ridge, Floyd Co., VA.(82) She died on 15 Aug 1978 in Shawsville, Montgomery Co., VA. She was also known as Lindy E. (82) Parents: John Lewis Lester and Lucy Ellen Lester.

She was married to William Harrison Peters on 16 Nov 1904 in Floyd Co., VA. Children were: Lonnie Edgar Peters , Lucy Florence Peters.


Margie Carmel Lester was born on 28 Jun 1916 in Indian Valley, Floyd Co., VA. (49) She appeared on the census in 1920 in Indian Valley, Floyd Co., VA.(49) She appeared on the census in 1930 in Indian Valley, Floyd Co., VA. (44) She died in 1993. She resided in Lothian, MD. Parents: Cephas Bunyan Lester and Dora Agnes Altizer.

She was married on 31 Oct 1935 in Floyd Co., VA. Children were: infant Cox, Walter Oscar Cox.


Marlie Dennis Lester was born on 30 Sep 1899 in Carthage, Floyd Co., VA. (61) He was a farm laborer on 12 Sep 1918 in Carthage, Floyd Co., VA.(61) He was farming with his father C B Lester. He was described as medium height, medium build, dark brown eyes and dark brown hair on 12 Sep 1918 in Carthage, Floyd Co., VA. (61) He resided on 12 Sep 1918 in Carthage, Floyd Co., VA. (61) He was a farm laborer in 1920 in Indian Valley, Floyd Co., VA. (49) He appeared on the census in 1920 in Indian Valley, Floyd Co., VA.(49) He died on 21 Dec 1936. Parents: Cephas Bunyan Lester and Dora Agnes Altizer.


Martha Lester was born about 1867 in Virginia.(224) She appeared on the census in 1870 in Alum Ridge, Floyd Co., VA. (224) Parents: Lewis Juble Lester and Mary Ann B Boyd.


Martha Charity Lester was born on 1 Oct 1912 in Floyd Co., VA. She appeared on the census in 1920 in Indian Valley, Floyd Co., VA. (49) She died on 16 May 1977. Parents: Cephas Bunyan Lester and Dora Agnes Altizer.


Martha J Lester was born in 1847 in Floyd Co., VA. (75) Parents: Leftwich Lester and Christina Bishop.


Martha J Lester was born in 1850 in Indiana.(1670) Parents: Hulen Lester and Margaret Snyder.


Mary Lester was born on 2 May 1790 in Montgomery Co., VA. She died on 28 Aug 1876 in Rhea Co., TN. Parents: John Lester SR and Catherine Plickenstalver.

She was married to Isaac West JR on 4 Nov 1806 in Montgomery Co., VA. (321)


Mary Lester was born in 1848 in Indiana.(1670) She appeared on the census in 1870 in Hendricks, Shelby Co., IN. (253) Parents: Hulen Lester and Margaret Snyder.


Mary Ann Lester was born on 2 Feb 1842 in Montgomery Co., VA. 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 died on 17 Jul 1917 in Floyd Co., VA.

She was married to Otey T Reed on 22 Aug 1863 in Floyd Co., VA. Children were: Rosanne Reed , Lydia E Reed, Virginia E Reed, Elizia J Reed, Henrietta Reed, Mary L Reed, Abraham Taylor Reed.


Mary B V Lester was born about 1873 in Virginia. (120) She appeared on the census in 1880 in Auburn, Montgomery Co., VA.(120) Parents: Ira Isiah Lester and Amanda Ann Guy.


Mary G Lester was born in Jun 1895 in Virginia. (1133) Parents: George Washington Lester and Lucy Diane Dillon.


Mary J Lester was born about 1854 in Floyd Co., VA. She appeared on the census in 1860.(234) Parents: Joshua Pleasant Lester and Catherine M Peterman .


Mary Ollie Lester(15) was born on 30 Oct 1895 in Floyd Co., VA. She appeared on the census in 1900 in Alum Ridge, Floyd Co., VA.(90) She appeared on the census in 1910 in Alum Ridge, Floyd Co., VA.(111) She appeared on the census in 1920 in Indian Valley, Floyd Co., VA. (49) She died on 22 Feb 1982 in Roanoke, Roanoke Co., VA. She was buried in Lester Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA. She was also known as Ollie M.(49) Parents: Gordon B Lester and Rosabell Reed.

She was married to Trigg Darius Burnett on 29 Dec 1915 in Floyd Co., VA. Children were: Byron Gordon Burnett .


Mary Susanna Lester was born in 1849 in Floyd Co., VA. She appeared on the census in 1880 in Alum Ridge, Floyd Co., VA.(64) She died on 5 Jan 1885 in Floyd Co., VA.(1362) She appeared on the census in 1920 in Carthage, Hancock Co., IL. (1674)

She was married to Henry Harrison Earles on 5 Jan 1875 in Floyd Co., VA. (1362) Children were: Albert Gordon Earles , Emma Adelaine Earles, William Ernest Earles, Charles Emmett Earles , George B Earles, Permelia M Earles, Edgar C Earles.


Masten Harris Lester was born on 23 Dec 1900 in Floyd Co., VA. (48) He died on 16 May 1970 in Roanoke, Roanoke Co., VA. (48) Parents: Posey Green Lester and Emmette Harris.


Matilda Lester was born about 1840 in Virginia. She appeared on the census in 1850 in Floyd Co., VA.(75) Parents: Lynch S Lester SR and Lucy Sowers.

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