Who was Clayton Hester?

Clayton Hester (1930–2017) was born in Trinity County, Texas, USA and died in College Station, Brazos, Texas, USA. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Clayton in their trees. The ancestor migration map traces 12 generations of this lineage.

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Clayton Gene Hester 1930–2017

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C 1 criteria (Basic)

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: C — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 13 Jul 1930 · Trinity County, Texas, USA

Died 2 Jun 2017 · College Station, Brazos, Texas, USA

Father Arthur Lee Hester

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Immediate Family

Parents

Arthur Lee Hester

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

No children recorded

Biography

The story of Clayton Gene Hester began in 1930 in Trinity County, Texas, USA. Clayton Gene Hester passed away in 2017 in College Station, Brazos, Texas, USA.

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Life Timeline

1930

Birth of Clayton Gene Hester in Trinity County, Texas, USA

Birth

2017

Death of Clayton Gene Hester in College Station, Brazos, Texas, USA

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Clayton Hester

This ancestor line traces from Parkham, Devon, England, United Kingdom (1510) to Trinity County, Texas, USA (1930) across 12 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Clayton Hester (1930–2017) was born in Trinity County, Texas, USA and died in College Station, Brazos, Texas, USA. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (C) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Clayton in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 12 generations of this lineage geographically.
: It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
: Use the "Compare Tree" button on any researcher's profile above. You can compare your tree side by side with theirs, see where your records overlap or differ, and collaborate to fill gaps.

Related Records

Arthur Lee Hester

Father

Clayton Hester's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self

Clayton Gene Hester PTP

1930–2017

Trinity County, Texas, USA