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Cecil Clarence Lester 1903–1988 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 20 Jun 1903

Birth Location: Reliance, Lyman, South Dakota, United States

Death Date: 13 Apr 1988

Death Location: Anoka, Anoka, Minnesota, USA

Father: Clarence Lester

Mother: Myrtle Putnam

Spouse(s): Mildred Brothers

Children(s): Allen Lester, Lelahell Lester

In 1903, Cecil Clarence Lester entered the world in Reliance, Lyman, South Dakota, United States, born to Clarence Arthur Lester And Myrtle Grace Putnam. In 1905, Cecil Clarence Lester resided in South Dakota, United States. In 1910, Cecil Clarence Lester resided in Butte, Lyman, South Dakota, USA. Cecil Clarence Lester married Mildred Dora Brothers, and had children including Allen Lester, Cecil Lester, Irma Vera Lester, Lelahell Lester. Cecil Clarence Lester passed away in 1988 in Anoka, Anoka, Minnesota, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1903, Cecil Clarence Lester entered the world in Reliance, Lyman, South Dakota, United States, born to Clarence Arthur Lester And Myrtle Grace Putnam.
  • In 1905, Cecil Clarence Lester resided in South Dakota, United States.
  • In 1910, Cecil Clarence Lester resided in Butte, Lyman, South Dakota, USA.
  • Cecil Clarence Lester married Mildred Dora Brothers, and had children including Allen Lester, Cecil Lester, Irma Vera Lester, Lelahell Lester.
  • Cecil Clarence Lester passed away in 1988 in Anoka, Anoka, Minnesota, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Clarence Lester
1870–1956
Birth Location: Gallatin, Daviess, Missouri, USA
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Myrtle Putnam
1879–1956
Birth Location: Cainesville, Harr, Missouri, USA
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Spouses(s)

Mildred Brothers
1911–
Birth Location: Williston, Williams, North Dakota, USA
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Children(s)

Allen Lester
1935–1951
Birth Location: North Dakota
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Lelahell Lester
1936–2021
Birth Location: Williston, Williams, North Dakota, USA
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Cecil Lester's Ancestors

Self
Cecil Lester
1903–1988
Birth Place: Reliance, Lyman, South Dakota, United States
Parents
Clarence Arthur Lester
1870–1956
Gallatin, Daviess, Missouri, USA
Myrtle (Grace) Putnam
1879–1956
Cainesville, Harr, Missouri, USA
Grandparents
Seymour (Clinton) Lester
1838–1922
Sardinia,Erie,New York,USA
Hannah (Mary) Barnes
1850–1897
,,Wisconsin,USA
Emmet (Delos) Putnam
1856–1939
Townsend, Huron, Ohio, USA
Florence (Belle) Stanton
1863–1937
Cainsville, Mercer, Missouri, USA
Great-Grandparents
Ansil Putnam
1828–1900
Mariah Hurst
1834–1904
2nd-Great-Grandparents
David Putnam
1784–1848
Mary (Putnam
1785–

Cecil Lester's Descendants

1.
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Cecil (Clarence) Lester (20 Jun 1903–13 Apr 1988) m. Mildred (Dora) Brothers (18 May 1911–9 Mar)
  1. 1. Allen Lester 1935–1951
  2. 2. Lelahell Lester 1936–2021 m. John (Selix) Jr 1931–2010

Cecil Lester's Timeline

10 Records

1903
20 Jun 1903
Birth of Cecil Clarence Lester in Reliance, Lyman, South Dakota, United States
Reliance, Lyman, South Dakota, United States
1905
1905
Age 2
Cecil Clarence Lester resided here in South Dakota, United States
South Dakota, United States
1910
1910
Age 7
Cecil Clarence Lester resided here in Butte, Lyman, South Dakota, USA
Butte, Lyman, South Dakota, USA
1920
1920
Age 17
Cecil Clarence Lester resided here in Alexander, McKenzie, North Dakota, USA
Alexander, McKenzie, North Dakota, USA
1935
1935
Age 32
Cecil Clarence Lester resided here in Rural, McKenzie, North Dakota
Rural, McKenzie, North Dakota
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 37
Cecil Clarence Lester resided here in Township 151 Range 104, McKenzie, North Dakota, USA
Township 151 Range 104, McKenzie, North Dakota, USA
1946
1946
Age 43
Cecil Clarence Lester resided here in Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA
Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA
1948
1948
Age 45
Cecil Clarence Lester resided here in Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA
Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA
1950
1950
Age 47
Cecil Clarence Lester resided here in Mounds View, Ramsey, Minnesota, USA
Mounds View, Ramsey, Minnesota, USA
1988
13 Apr 1988
Age 85
Death of Cecil Clarence Lester in Anoka, Anoka, Minnesota, USA
Anoka, Anoka, Minnesota, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 20 Jun 1903
    Event Place: Reliance, Lyman, South Dakota, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives in St. Louis, Missouri; St. Louis, Missouri; WWII Draft Registration Cards for North Dakota, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 67
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Township 151 Range 104, McKenzie, North Dakota; Roll: T627_3006; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 27-66
    [3] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 502-03-3563; Issue State: North Dakota; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [4] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Alexander, McKenzie, North Dakota; Roll: T625_1335; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 91; Image: 906
    [5] South Dakota, Birth Index
    [6] Minnesota Death Index
    [7] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Butte, Lyman, South Dakota; Roll: T624_1484; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 0055; FHL microfilm: 1375497
    [8] Montana, County Marriages
    [9] South Dakota, State Census, 1905
    [10] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
    [11] Montana, County Marriage Records, Montana County Marriages
    [12] Montana, County Marriages, 1865-1987, Montana State Historical Society; Helena, Montana; Montana, County Marriages, 1865-1950
    [13] 1950 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1905
    Event Place: South Dakota, United States
    Record Source: South Dakota, State Census, 1905

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Butte, Lyman, South Dakota, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Butte, Lyman, South Dakota; Roll: T624_1484; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 0055; FHL microfilm: 1375497

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Alexander, McKenzie, North Dakota, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Alexander, McKenzie, North Dakota; Roll: T625_1335; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 91; Image: 906

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Rural, McKenzie, North Dakota
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Township 151 Range 104, McKenzie, North Dakota; Roll: T627_3006; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 27-66

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Township 151 Range 104, McKenzie, North Dakota, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Township 151 Range 104, McKenzie, North Dakota; Roll: T627_3006; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 27-66

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1946
    Event Place: Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1948
    Event Place: Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1950
    Event Place: Mounds View, Ramsey, Minnesota, USA
    Record Source: 1950 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 13 Apr 1988
    Event Place: Anoka, Anoka, Minnesota, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 502-03-3563; Issue State: North Dakota; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [2] Minnesota Death Index
    [3] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
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