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Hester Ann Perkins 1823–1908

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Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Hester Perkins in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 2 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: A — verified across 2 independent trees, with linked records

Born 9 Feb 1823 · Sumter, Georgia, USA
Died 20 Jan 1908 · Daviston, Tallapoosa, Alabama, USA
Father Hezekiah Abraham Perkins
Spouse Coleman Pendleton Motley Sr
Children Coleman Pendleton Motley Jr, John D Motley, Louisiana Antoinette Lou Motley, Martha Ann Motley, Mary Jane Mollie Motley, Nancy Ann Elizabeth Motley, Sarah Elizabeth Motley
Records
1850 United States Federal Census 1860 United States Federal Census 1870 United States Federal Census 1880 United States Federal Census 1900 United States Federal Census Georgia Marriages, 1699-1944 Georgia, U.S., Compiled Marriages, 1754-1850 U.S. and International Marriage Records, … U.S., Find a Grave® Index, … Texas, U.S., Death Certificates Alabama, U.S., Surname Files Expanded Alabama, U.S., County Marriage Records Georgia, U.S., Marriage Records from … Alabama, U.S., Newspapers.com Stories and …
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Immediate Family

Biography

Hester Ann Perkins was born in 1823 in Sumter, Georgia, USA, the child of hezekiah abraham perkins. In 1850, Hester Ann Perkins resided in Township 24, Tallapoosa, Alabama, USA. Hester Ann Perkins married coleman pendleton motley sr, and had children including coleman pendleton motley jr, john d motley, louisiana antoinette lou motley, martha ann motley, mary jane mollie motley, nancy ann elizabeth motley, sarah elizabeth motley. Hester Ann Perkins passed away in 1908 in Daviston, Tallapoosa, Alabama, USA.

Sources

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    Census 1850 United States Federal Census

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    Census 1860 United States Federal Census

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    Census 1870 United States Federal Census

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    Census 1880 United States Federal Census

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    Census 1900 United States Federal Census

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    Marriage Records Georgia Marriages, 1699-1944

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    Marriage Records Georgia, U.S., Compiled Marriages, 1754-1850

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    Marriage Records U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900

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    Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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    Death Records Texas, U.S., Death Certificates

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    Record Alabama, U.S., Surname Files Expanded

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    Marriage Records Alabama, U.S., County Marriage Records

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    Marriage Records Georgia, U.S., Marriage Records from Select Counties

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    Newspaper/Obituary Alabama, U.S., Newspapers.com Stories and Events Index

Life Timeline

1823
Birth of Hester Ann Perkins in Sumter, Georgia, USA
Birth
1843
Hester Ann Perkins was married in Harris, Georgia, USA
Marriage
1850
Hester Ann Perkins resided here in Township 24, Tallapoosa, Alabama, USA
Residence
1860
Hester Ann Perkins resided here in Western Division, Daviston, Tallapoosa, Alabama, USA
Residence
1870
Hester Ann Perkins resided here in Daviston, Tallapoosa, Alabama, USA
Residence
1880
Hester Ann Perkins resided here in Daviston, Tallapoosa, Alabama, USA
Residence
1900
Hester Ann Perkins resided here in Alexander, Tallapoosa, Alabama, USA
Residence
1901
Hester Ann Perkins resided here in LaFayette, Alabama, USA
Residence
1908
Death of Hester Ann Perkins in Daviston, Tallapoosa, Alabama, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Hester Perkins

This ancestor line traces from Connecticut, United States (1780) to Sumter, Georgia, United States (1823) across 2 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Hester Perkins (1823–1908) was born in Sumter, Georgia, USA and died in Daviston, Tallapoosa, Alabama, 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 (A) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Hester 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 2 generations of this lineage geographically.
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Related Records

Hezekiah Abraham Perkins
Father

Hester Perkins's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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Hester Ann Perkins PTP
1823–1908
Sumter, Georgia, USA
Parents
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Grandparents
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Hester Perkins's Descendants

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Hester Ann Perkins PTP 1823–1908