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Andrew Jackson Drew Hester 1846–1906 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 13 Jun 1846

Birth Location: Georgia, United States

Death Date: Feb 1906

Death Location: Fort Payne, DeKalb County, Alabama, USA

Father: Stephen Hester

Mother: Mary Johns

Spouse(s): Emma Keith, Emma Harris

Children(s): John Hester, William Hester, James Hester, Ida Hester, Frank Hester, Decatur Hester, William Hester, Jefferson Hester, Mattie Hester, Infant Hester

In 1846, Andrew Jackson Drew Hester entered the world in Georgia, United States, born to Stephen Hester And Mary Jane Phoebe Johns. In 1850, Andrew Jackson Drew Hester resided in Division 12, Gordon, Georgia. In 1860, Andrew Jackson Drew Hester resided in District 13, Marion, Tennessee, United States. Andrew Jackson Drew Hester married Emma Harris, Emma Keith, and had children including Decatur Laffayette Fate Hester, Frank Henry Hester, Ida Hester, Infant Child Hester, James Hester, Jefferson Davis Hester, John Hester, Mattie Martha Hester, William Cage Hester, William Robert Hester. Andrew Jackson Drew Hester passed away in 1906 in Fort Payne, DeKalb County, Alabama, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1846, Andrew Jackson Drew Hester entered the world in Georgia, United States, born to Stephen Hester And Mary Jane Phoebe Johns.
  • In 1850, Andrew Jackson Drew Hester resided in Division 12, Gordon, Georgia.
  • In 1860, Andrew Jackson Drew Hester resided in District 13, Marion, Tennessee, United States.
  • Andrew Jackson Drew Hester married Emma Harris, Emma Keith, and had children including Decatur Laffayette Fate Hester, Frank Henry Hester, Ida Hester, Infant Child Hester, James Hester, Jefferson Davis Hester, John Hester, Mattie Martha Hester, William Cage Hester, William Robert Hester.
  • Andrew Jackson Drew Hester passed away in 1906 in Fort Payne, DeKalb County, Alabama, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Stephen Hester
1790–1858
Birth Location: Kershaw, South Carolina, United States
SH
Mary Johns
1801–1869
Birth Location: North Carolina, USA
MJ

Spouses(s)

Emma Keith
1853–1880
Birth Location: Georgia, USA
EK
Emma Harris
1866–1950
Birth Location: St Clair, Alabama, United States
EH

Children(s)

John Hester
1879–1943
Birth Location: Georgia
JH
William Hester
1873–
Birth Location: Georgia
WH
James Hester
1876–1950
Birth Location: Georgia
JH
Ida Hester
1884–1964
Birth Location: Alabama
IH
Frank Hester
1885–1969
Birth Location: Ft Payne, De Kalb, Alabama, United States,
FH
Decatur Hester
1887–1973
Birth Location: Fort Payne, De Kalb, Alabama, United States
DH
William Hester
1890–1972
Birth Location: Fort Payne, DeKalb, Alabama, USA
WH
Jefferson Hester
1892–1982
Birth Location: Ft Payne, De Kalb County, Alabama, USA
JH
Mattie Hester
1896–1966
Birth Location: Ft Payne, De Kalb, Alabama, United States,
MH
Infant Hester
1900–1900
Birth Location: Ft Payne, De Kalb, Alabama, United States
IH

Andrew Hester's Ancestors

Self
Andrew Hester
1846–1906
Birth Place: Georgia, United States
Parents
Stephen Hester
1790–1858
Kershaw, South Carolina, United States
Mary (Jane Phoebe) Johns
1801–1869
North Carolina, USA
Grandparents
Abraham Hester
1750–1844
Louisa, Louisa, Virginia, United States
Elizabeth (D) Norman
1787–1866
Culpeper, Culpeper, Virginia, United States
Robert Johns
1783–1861
Mecklenburg, Virginia, United States
Mary (Ann) Hester
1791–1858
South Carolina, United States
Great-Grandparents
Robert Jr
1720–1770
Barbara Cook
1720–1784
Isaac Norman
1765–1828
Hannah Gage
1762–1845
John John
1746–1793
Elizabeth Norment
1749–1793
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Robert Sr
1686–1748
Rachel McAllister
1682–1748
Abraham Cook
1688–1748
Sarah McAllister
1668–1765
Joseph Norman
1723–1784
Mary Read
1723–1765
David Gage
1734–1807
Esther Shipman
1730–1800
John Johns
1722–1752
Elizabeth
1725–
William Norment
1738–1787
Mary Richerson
1730–1823

Andrew Hester's Descendants

1.
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Andrew (Jackson Drew) Hester (13 Jun 1846–Feb 1906) m. Emma Keith (abt 1853–May 1880) m. Emma Harris (Nov 1866–7 Sep 1950)
  1. 1. John Hester 1879–1943 m. Martha Stephens 1877–
    1. 1. Charles Hester 1917–1991
    2. 2. Ernest Hester 1922–
    3. 3. Earl Hester 1923–1993 m. Ardell Hester 1926–1993
    4. 4. Jesse Hester 1925–
    5. 5. Maurice Hester 1917–
  2. 2. William (Robert) Hester 1873– m. Edna (Ruth) Austin 1899–1990
    1. 1. Kathryn Hester 1938–1998
  3. 3. James Hester 1876–1950 m. Carrie Hester 1878–1938
    1. 1. Annie (M) Hester 1903–
    2. 2. Venice (L) Hester 1906–1999 m. Hershel (R) Hawkins 1897–1975
    3. 3. Vigga (Lee) Hester 1914–1977 m. Ella Tatum 1908–1988
      1. 1. Terrell (Tatum) Hester 1938–2011
    4. 4. Russell (Duff Hester) Sr 1917–2000 m. Emma (M.) Countryman 1920–2002
      1. 1. Francis (Ceabell) Hester 1938–2005 m. Joel (Daniel) Clark 1940–2011
    5. 5. Chester Hester 1920–1995
    6. 6. Willis Hester 1912–1961
  4. 4. Ida Hester 1884–1964 m. George (Frank) Leath 1883–1963
  5. 5. Frank (Henry) Hester 1885–1969 m. Minnie (Ima) Stringer 1890–1977
    1. 1. Jewel (Marie) Brasher 1911–1980
    2. 2. Turner (Franklin) Hester 1915–1975 m. Margaret (Ida) Burroughs 1919–1998
      1. 1. Peggy Hester 1940–1989
    3. 3. Ruby Perry 1913–
  6. 6. Decatur (Laffayette Fate) Hester 1887–1973 m. Maude (C) Smith 1893–1922 m. Maggie (Elizabeth) Womack 1903–1973
    1. 1. Guy (Edward) Hester 1932–2020
    2. 2. Donnie (Ray) Hester 1936–2021
    3. 3. Laura (Earline) Hester 1912–1940 m. John (Franklin) Walker 1907–1969
      1. 1. Orin (Eugene) Walker 1932–1979 m. Virginia Quinn 1926–1988
    4. 4. George (Lafayette) Hester 1915–2001 m. Jean (Mary) Willimott 1926–1986
    5. 5. Hazel (Vivian) Hester 1919–1998
    6. 6. Lorene Hester 1925–2006
    7. 7. Lonnie (Franklin Hester) Sr 1927–2014 m. Margaret (G.) Hester 1933–2011
    8. 8. Clara (Emily) Hester 1910–1912
    9. 9. Mattie (Emelia) Hester 1918–1918
    10. 10. Ralph (Edward) Hester 1921–1993
    11. 11. Margie (Morene) Hester 1923–1998
    12. 12. Ruthie (Faye) Hester 1935–1935
    13. 13. William (Stanley) Hester 1945–1950
  7. 7. William (Cage) Hester 1890–1972 m. Sallie B 1908–1989 m. Alma (Jane) Tindle 1887–1970
    1. 1. Lucien (L) Hester 1911–1969 m. Geneva Stephens 1916–2014
    2. 2. Clifford Hester 1915–1999 m. Ola (Mae) Rogers 1913–2009
    3. 3. Margaret (Lucille) Hester 1920–1987
  8. 8. Jefferson (Davis) Hester 1892–1982 m. Zettie Echols 1909–1967
  9. 9. Mattie (Martha) Hester 1896–1966
  10. 10. Infant (Child) Hester 1900–1900

Andrew Hester's Timeline

7 Records

1846
13 Jun 1846
Birth of Andrew Jackson Drew Hester in Georgia, United States
Georgia, United States
1850
1850
Age 4
Andrew Jackson Drew Hester resided here in Division 12, Gordon, Georgia
Division 12, Gordon, Georgia
1860
1860
Age 14
Andrew Jackson Drew Hester resided here in District 13, Marion, Tennessee, United States
District 13, Marion, Tennessee, United States
1870
1870
Age 24
Andrew Jackson Drew Hester resided here in Subdivision 5, Bartow, Georgia, United States
Subdivision 5, Bartow, Georgia, United States
1880
1880
Age 34
Andrew Jackson Drew Hester resided here in Coldwater, Chattooga, Georgia, United States
Coldwater, Chattooga, Georgia, United States
1900
1900
Age 54
Andrew Jackson Drew Hester resided here in Fort Payne, De Kalb, Alabama
Fort Payne, De Kalb, Alabama
1906
Feb 1906
Age 60
Death of Andrew Jackson Drew Hester in Battelle, De Kalb, Alabama, United States
Battelle, De Kalb, Alabama, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 13 Jun 1846
    Event Place: Georgia, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration Location: Hillsborough County, Florida; Roll: 1556857; Draft Board: 0.
    [2] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Coldwater, Chattooga, Georgia; Roll: 139; Family History Film: 1254139; Page: 62C; Enumeration District: 17; Image: 0521.
    [3] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Subdivision 5, Bartow, Georgia; Roll: M593_; Page: ; Image: .
    [4] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Fort Payne, De Kalb, Alabama; Roll: T623_14; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 69.
    [5] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: District 13, Marion, Tennessee; Roll: ; Page: 293; Image: 591.
    [6] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Division 12, Gordon, Georgia; Roll: M432_71; Page: 37A; Image: .
    [7] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Division 12, Gordon, Georgia
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Division 12, Gordon, Georgia; Roll: M432_71; Page: 37A; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: District 13, Marion, Tennessee, United States
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: District 13, Marion, Tennessee; Roll: ; Page: 293; Image: 591.

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Subdivision 5, Bartow, Georgia, United States
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Subdivision 5, Bartow, Georgia; Roll: M593_; Page: ; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Coldwater, Chattooga, Georgia, United States
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Coldwater, Chattooga, Georgia; Roll: 139; Family History Film: 1254139; Page: 62C; Enumeration District: 17; Image: 0521.

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Fort Payne, De Kalb, Alabama
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Fort Payne, De Kalb, Alabama; Roll: T623_14; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 69.

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Hillsborough, Florida
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration Location: Hillsborough County, Florida; Roll: 1556857; Draft Board: 0.

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: Feb 1906
    Event Place: Battelle, De Kalb, Alabama, United States
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Fort Payne, DeKalb County, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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