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Benjamin Cecil Lester 1888–1961 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 31 Mar 1888

Birth Location: Summer Shade, Metcalfe, Kentucky, United States

Death Date: 4 Feb 1961

Death Location: Kentucky, United States

Father: Jonathan Lester

Mother: Arminta Rigsby

Spouse(s): Laura Pellow

Children(s): Theran Lester

The story of Benjamin Cecil Lester began in 1888 in Summer Shade, Metcalfe, Kentucky, United States. In 1900, Benjamin Cecil Lester resided in Magisterial District 3, Temple Hill (East Part), B. In 1910, Benjamin Cecil Lester resided in Moline Ward 1, Rock Island, Illinois. Benjamin Cecil Lester married Laura Pearl Maud Pellow, and had children including Theran Lester. Benjamin Cecil Lester passed away in 1961 in Kentucky, United States.

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Biography

  • The story of Benjamin Cecil Lester began in 1888 in Summer Shade, Metcalfe, Kentucky, United States.
  • In 1900, Benjamin Cecil Lester resided in Magisterial District 3, Temple Hill (East Part), B.
  • In 1910, Benjamin Cecil Lester resided in Moline Ward 1, Rock Island, Illinois.
  • Benjamin Cecil Lester married Laura Pearl Maud Pellow, and had children including Theran Lester.
  • Benjamin Cecil Lester passed away in 1961 in Kentucky, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

Jonathan Lester
1864–1899
Birth Location: Tennessee, United States
JL
Arminta Rigsby
1864–1942
Birth Location: Barren, Kentucky, United States
AR

Spouses(s)

Laura Pellow
1879–
Birth Location: Republic, Marquette, Michigan
LP

Children(s)

Theran Lester
1922–
Birth Location: –
TL

Benjamin Lester's Ancestors

Self
Benjamin Lester
1888–1961
Birth Place: Summer Shade, Metcalfe, Kentucky, United States
Parents
Jonathan Hughes Lester
1864–1899
Tennessee, United States
Arminta (Frances) Rigsby
1864–1942
Barren, Kentucky, United States
Grandparents
John (Thomas) Rigsby
1838–1912
Allen, Kentucky, United States
Cassie Whitlow
1844–1910
Kentucky, United States
Great-Grandparents
Rial Rigsby
1814–1847
Hannah Shields
1818–
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Benjamin Lester's Descendants

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Benjamin (Cecil) Lester (31 Mar 1888–4 Feb 1961) m. Laura (Pearl Maud) Pellow (3 Jun 1879–)
  1. 1. Theran Lester 1922–

Benjamin Lester's Timeline

6 Records

1888
31 Mar 1888
Birth of Benjamin Cecil Lester in Summer Shade, Metcalfe, Kentucky, United States
Summer Shade, Metcalfe, Kentucky, United States
1900
1900
Age 12
Benjamin Cecil Lester resided here in Magisterial District 3, Temple Hill (East Part), Barren, Kentucky
Magisterial District 3, Temple Hill (East Part), Barren, Kentucky
1910
1910
Age 22
Benjamin Cecil Lester resided here in Moline Ward 1, Rock Island, Illinois
Moline Ward 1, Rock Island, Illinois
1920
1920
Age 32
Benjamin Cecil Lester resided here in Detroit Ward 15, Wayne, Michigan
Detroit Ward 15, Wayne, Michigan
1930
1930
Age 42
Benjamin Cecil Lester resided here in Detroit, Wayne, Michigan
Detroit, Wayne, Michigan
1961
4 Feb 1961
Age 73
Death of Benjamin Cecil Lester in Kentucky, United States
Kentucky, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 31 Mar 1888
    Event Place: Summer Shade, Metcalfe, Kentucky, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] Kentucky Death Index
    [2] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Detroit Ward 15, Wayne, Michigan; Roll: T625_814; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 461; Image: .
    [3] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Detroit, Wayne, Michigan; Roll: 1038; Page: 12A; Enumeration District: 176; Image: 149.0.
    [4] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration Location: Rock Island County, Illinois; Roll: 1614551; Draft Board: 2.
    [5] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Temple Hill, Barren, Kentucky; Roll: T623_507; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 16.
    [6] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Moline Ward 1, Rock Island, Illinois; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: ; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Magisterial District 3, Temple Hill (East Part), Barren, Kentucky
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Temple Hill, Barren, Kentucky; Roll: T623_507; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 16.

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Moline Ward 1, Rock Island, Illinois
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Moline Ward 1, Rock Island, Illinois; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: ; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Detroit Ward 15, Wayne, Michigan
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Detroit Ward 15, Wayne, Michigan; Roll: T625_814; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 461; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Detroit, Wayne, Michigan
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Detroit, Wayne, Michigan; Roll: 1038; Page: 12A; Enumeration District: 176; Image: 149.0.

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Metcalf
    Record Source: Kentucky Death Index

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Rock Island, Illinois
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration Location: Rock Island County, Illinois; Roll: 1614551; Draft Board: 2.

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 4 Feb 1961
    Event Place: Kentucky, United States
    Record Source: Kentucky Death Index
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