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Benjamin Lester 1666–1727 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1666

Birth Location: New London, New London, Connecticut, British Colonial America

Death Date: 24 APR 1727

Death Location: New London, New London, Connecticut, British Colonial America

Father: Andrew Lester

Mother: Hannah Brooks

Spouse(s): Ann Stedman

Children(s): Daniel Lester

The story of Benjamin Lester began in 1666 in New London, New London, Connecticut, British Colonial America. Benjamin Lester married Ann Stedman, and had children including Daniel Lester. Benjamin Lester passed away in 1727 in New London, New London, Connecticut, British Colonial America.

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Biography

  • The story of Benjamin Lester began in 1666 in New London, New London, Connecticut, British Colonial America.
  • Benjamin Lester married Ann Stedman, and had children including Daniel Lester.
  • Benjamin Lester passed away in 1727 in New London, New London, Connecticut, British Colonial America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Andrew Lester
1615–1670
Birth Location: Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom
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Hannah Brooks
1626–1692
Birth Location: Massachusetts, United States
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Spouses(s)

Ann Stedman
1668–
Birth Location: New London, Connecticut, British Colonial America
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Children(s)

Daniel Lester
1695–
Birth Location: New London, New London, Connecticut, United States
DL

Benjamin Lester's Ancestors

Self
Benjamin Lester
1666–1727
Birth Place: New London, New London, Connecticut, British Colonial America
Parents
Andrew Lester
1615–1670
Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom
Hannah Brooks
1626–1692
Massachusetts, United States
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Benjamin Lester's Descendants

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Benjamin Lester (1666–24 APR 1727) m. Ann Stedman (6 JUN 1668–)
  1. 1. Daniel Lester 1695– m. Hannah Lester 1707–1748
    1. 1. Lydia Lester 1755–1811 m. Francis Joyner 1753–1811
      1. 1. Benjamin (Lester) Joyner 1786–1846 m. Caroline (V) Algar 1786–1828
        1. 1. Irena (Lester) Joyner 1814–1865 m. Ward Totman 1803–1892

Benjamin Lester's Timeline

2 Records

1666
1666
Birth of Benjamin Lester in New London, New London, Connecticut, British Colonial America
New London, New London, Connecticut, British Colonial America
1727
24 APR 1727
Age 61
Death of Benjamin Lester in New London, New London, Connecticut, British Colonial America
New London, New London, Connecticut, British Colonial America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1666
    Event Place: New London, New London, Connecticut, British Colonial America
    Record Source:
    [1] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Family Tree," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : modified 10 July 2019, 05:57), entry for Benjamin Lester Sr.(PID ; contributed by various users. PersonID LZBV-9C1
    [2] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Connecticut Births and Christenings, 1649-1906," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 11 February 2018), Benjamin Lester in entry for Andrew Lester, 02 Nov 1691; citing ; FHL microfilm unknown.
    [3] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Connecticut Births and Christenings, 1649-1906," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 11 February 2018), Benjamin Lester in entry for Jonathan Lester, 28 Jul 1706; citing ; FHL microfilm unknown.
    [4] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Connecticut Births and Christenings, 1649-1906," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 11 February 2018), Benjamin Lester in entry for Thomas Lester, 26 Nov 1693; citing ; FHL microfilm unknown.
    [5] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Connecticut Births and Christenings, 1649-1906," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 11 February 2018), Benjamin Lester in entry for Benjamin Lester, 15 Sep 1700; citing ; FHL microfilm unknown.
    [6] FamilySearch Family Tree, Ordinance Index (TM), The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 25 Jan 2000 Edition, Family History Library, 35 N. West Temple Street, Salt Lake City, UT 84150 USA
    [7] FamilySearch Family Tree
    [8] FamilySearch Family Tree

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Record Source:
    [1] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Family Tree," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : modified 10 July 2019, 05:57), entry for Benjamin Lester Sr.(PID ; contributed by various users. PersonID LZBV-9C1
    [2] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Connecticut Births and Christenings, 1649-1906," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 11 February 2018), Benjamin Lester in entry for Andrew Lester, 02 Nov 1691; citing ; FHL microfilm unknown.
    [3] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Connecticut Births and Christenings, 1649-1906," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 11 February 2018), Benjamin Lester in entry for Jonathan Lester, 28 Jul 1706; citing ; FHL microfilm unknown.
    [4] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Connecticut Births and Christenings, 1649-1906," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 11 February 2018), Benjamin Lester in entry for Thomas Lester, 26 Nov 1693; citing ; FHL microfilm unknown.
    [5] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Connecticut Births and Christenings, 1649-1906," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 11 February 2018), Benjamin Lester in entry for Benjamin Lester, 15 Sep 1700; citing ; FHL microfilm unknown.
    [6] FamilySearch Family Tree, Ordinance Index (TM), The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 25 Jan 2000 Edition, Family History Library, 35 N. West Temple Street, Salt Lake City, UT 84150 USA
    [7] FamilySearch Family Tree
    [8] FamilySearch Family Tree

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 24 APR 1727
    Event Place: New London, New London, Connecticut, British Colonial America
    Record Source:
    [1] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Family Tree," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : modified 10 July 2019, 05:57), entry for Benjamin Lester Sr.(PID ; contributed by various users. PersonID LZBV-9C1
    [2] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Connecticut Births and Christenings, 1649-1906," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 11 February 2018), Benjamin Lester in entry for Andrew Lester, 02 Nov 1691; citing ; FHL microfilm unknown.
    [3] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Connecticut Births and Christenings, 1649-1906," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 11 February 2018), Benjamin Lester in entry for Jonathan Lester, 28 Jul 1706; citing ; FHL microfilm unknown.
    [4] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Connecticut Births and Christenings, 1649-1906," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 11 February 2018), Benjamin Lester in entry for Thomas Lester, 26 Nov 1693; citing ; FHL microfilm unknown.
    [5] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Connecticut Births and Christenings, 1649-1906," database, <i>FamilySearch</i> ( : 11 February 2018), Benjamin Lester in entry for Benjamin Lester, 15 Sep 1700; citing ; FHL microfilm unknown.
    [6] FamilySearch Family Tree, Ordinance Index (TM), The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 25 Jan 2000 Edition, Family History Library, 35 N. West Temple Street, Salt Lake City, UT 84150 USA
    [7] FamilySearch Family Tree
    [8] FamilySearch Family Tree
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