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Arethia Caledonia HESTER Traylor 1860–1947 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 10 Jan 1860

Birth Location: Woodland, Randolph, Alabama, USA

Death Date: 21 Oct 1947

Death Location: Woodland, Randolph, Alabama, USA

Father: Matthew HESTER

Mother: Mary Hester

Spouse(s): Alphonso TRAYLOR

Children(s): Larkin TRAYLOR, Elbert TRAYLOR

In 1860, Arethia Caledonia HESTER Traylor entered the world in Woodland, Randolph, Alabama, USA, born to Matthew M Hester And Mary Frances Vance Hester. In 1870, Arethia Caledonia HESTER Traylor resided in Wedowee, Randolph, Alabama, USA. In 1880, Arethia Caledonia HESTER Traylor resided in Wedowee, Randolph, Alabama, USA. Arethia Caledonia HESTER Traylor married Alphonso Fonzie Traylor, and had children including Elbert Washie Traylor, Larkin Brantley Traylor. Arethia Caledonia HESTER Traylor passed away in 1947 in Woodland, Randolph, Alabama, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1860, Arethia Caledonia HESTER Traylor entered the world in Woodland, Randolph, Alabama, USA, born to Matthew M Hester And Mary Frances Vance Hester.
  • In 1870, Arethia Caledonia HESTER Traylor resided in Wedowee, Randolph, Alabama, USA.
  • In 1880, Arethia Caledonia HESTER Traylor resided in Wedowee, Randolph, Alabama, USA.
  • Arethia Caledonia HESTER Traylor married Alphonso Fonzie Traylor, and had children including Elbert Washie Traylor, Larkin Brantley Traylor.
  • Arethia Caledonia HESTER Traylor passed away in 1947 in Woodland, Randolph, Alabama, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Matthew HESTER
1815–1912
Birth Location: Edgefield County, South Carolina, USA
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Mary Hester
1827–1917
Birth Location: North Carolina, USA
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Spouses(s)

Alphonso TRAYLOR
1847–1908
Birth Location: Woodland, Randolph, Alabama, USA
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Children(s)

Larkin TRAYLOR
1878–1960
Birth Location: Newell, Randolph, Alabama, USA
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Elbert TRAYLOR
1888–1984
Birth Location: Randolph County, Alabama, USA
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Arethia Traylor's Ancestors

Self
Arethia Traylor
1860–1947
Birth Place: Woodland, Randolph, Alabama, USA
Parents
Matthew M HESTER
1815–1912
Edgefield County, South Carolina, USA
Mary (Frances VANCE) Hester
1827–1917
North Carolina, USA
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Arethia Traylor's Descendants

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Arethia (Caledonia HESTER) Traylor (10 Jan 1860–21 Oct 1947) m. Alphonso (Fonzie) TRAYLOR (22 Nov 1847–18 Feb 1908)
  1. 1. Larkin (Brantley) TRAYLOR 1878–1960 m. Sula (Bernace McKEEN) Traylor 1880–1966
    1. 1. Wyatt (Matthew) TRAYLOR 1904–1985 m. Sallie (Mae BOYD) Traylor 1910–2001
      1. 1. Hershel (Marshall) TRAYLOR 1927–1985
      2. 2. Susie (Pearl TRAYLOR) Benefield 1932–2007
    2. 2. Elsie (Pearl TRAYLOR) Gosdin 1911–1989 m. Jesse (Jefferson) GOSDIN 1904–1990
  2. 2. Elbert (Washie) TRAYLOR 1888–1984 m. Nancy (Beulah HENDERSON) Traylor 1891–1993
    1. 1. Retha (Caroline TRAYLOR) Harmon 1926–2010 m. Iverson (Daniel) HARMON 1928–2006

Arethia Traylor's Timeline

9 Records

1860
10 Jan 1860
Birth of Arethia Caledonia HESTER Traylor in Woodland, Randolph, Alabama, USA
Woodland, Randolph, Alabama, USA
1870
1870
Age 10
Arethia Caledonia HESTER Traylor resided here in Wedowee, Randolph, Alabama, USA
Wedowee, Randolph, Alabama, USA
1880
1880
Age 20
Arethia Caledonia HESTER Traylor resided here in Wedowee, Randolph, Alabama, USA
Wedowee, Randolph, Alabama, USA
1900
1900
Age 40
Arethia Caledonia HESTER Traylor resided here in Wedowee, Randolph, Alabama, USA
Wedowee, Randolph, Alabama, USA
1910
1910
Age 50
Arethia Caledonia HESTER Traylor resided here in Wedowee, Randolph, Alabama, USA
Wedowee, Randolph, Alabama, USA
1935
1935
Age 75
Arethia Caledonia HESTER Traylor resided here in Wedowee, Randolph, Alabama, USA
Wedowee, Randolph, Alabama, USA
1940
1940
Age 80
Arethia Caledonia HESTER Traylor resided here in Wedowee, Randolph, Alabama, USA
Wedowee, Randolph, Alabama, USA
1947
21 Oct 1947
Age 87
Death of Arethia Caledonia HESTER Traylor in Calhoun County, Alabama, USA
Calhoun County, Alabama, USA
1950
1950
Age 90
Arethia Caledonia HESTER Traylor resided here in Wedowee, Randolph, Alabama, USA
Wedowee, Randolph, Alabama, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 10 Jan 1860
    Event Place: Woodland, Randolph, Alabama, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Wedowee, Randolph, Alabama; Roll: m-t0627-00076; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 56-9
    [2] 1880 United States Federal Census
    [3] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Township 20, Randolph, Alabama; Roll: M593_37; Page: 521B
    [4] 1900 United States Federal Census
    [5] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Precinct 6, Randolph, Alabama; Roll: T624_31; Page: 7b; Enumeration District: 0145; FHL microfilm: 1374044
    [6] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [7] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Roanoke Leader; Publication Date: 23 Oct 1947; Publication Place: Roanoke, Alabama, USA; ,0.4851059,0.8114677,0.65806395&xid=3355
    [8] 1950 United States Federal Census, National Archives at Washington, DC; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Year: 1950; Census Place: Wedowee, Randolph, Alabama; Roll: 4751; Page: 3; Enumeration District: 56-13

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Wedowee, Randolph, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Township 20, Randolph, Alabama; Roll: M593_37; Page: 521B

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Wedowee, Randolph, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Wedowee, Randolph, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Wedowee, Randolph, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Precinct 6, Randolph, Alabama; Roll: T624_31; Page: 7b; Enumeration District: 0145; FHL microfilm: 1374044

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Wedowee, Randolph, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Wedowee, Randolph, Alabama; Roll: m-t0627-00076; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 56-9

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Wedowee, Randolph, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Wedowee, Randolph, Alabama; Roll: m-t0627-00076; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 56-9

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1950
    Event Place: Wedowee, Randolph, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: 1950 United States Federal Census, National Archives at Washington, DC; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Year: 1950; Census Place: Wedowee, Randolph, Alabama; Roll: 4751; Page: 3; Enumeration District: 56-13

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 21 Oct 1947
    Event Place: Calhoun County, Alabama, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Roanoke Leader; Publication Date: 23 Oct 1947; Publication Place: Roanoke, Alabama, USA; ,0.4851059,0.8114677,0.65806395&xid=3355

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Woodland, Randolph, Alabama, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Roanoke Leader; Publication Date: 23 Oct 1947; Publication Place: Roanoke, Alabama, USA; ,0.4851059,0.8114677,0.65806395&xid=3355
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