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Charles William Hester 1920–1976 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 12 February 1920

Birth Location: Marion, Smyth, Virginia

Death Date: 29 Nov 1976

Death Location: CityName, Augusta County, Virginia, United States of America

Father: Glenn Hester

Mother: Virginia Snavely

Spouse(s): Hazel Hester

Children(s): Ina Hester, Stella Hester

The story of Charles William Hester began in 1920 in Marion, Smyth, Virginia. In 1930, Charles William Hester resided in Marion, Smyth, Virginia, USA. In 1935, Charles William Hester resided in Marion, Smyth, Virginia. Charles William Hester married Hazel S Hester, and had children including Charles Dewayne Hester, Ina Virginia Hester, Kathy Louise Hester, Stella Mae Hester. Charles William Hester passed away in 1976 in CityName, Augusta County, Virginia, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Charles William Hester began in 1920 in Marion, Smyth, Virginia.
  • In 1930, Charles William Hester resided in Marion, Smyth, Virginia, USA.
  • In 1935, Charles William Hester resided in Marion, Smyth, Virginia.
  • Charles William Hester married Hazel S Hester, and had children including Charles Dewayne Hester, Ina Virginia Hester, Kathy Louise Hester, Stella Mae Hester.
  • Charles William Hester passed away in 1976 in CityName, Augusta County, Virginia, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Glenn Hester
1898–1986
Birth Location: Marion, Smyth, Virginia
GH
Virginia Snavely
1904–1995
Birth Location: Smyth Co., VA
VS

Spouses(s)

Hazel Hester
1921–1993
Birth Location: Marion, Virginia, USA
HH

Children(s)

Ina Hester
1943–2005
Birth Location: Marion, Smyth, Virginia, USA
IH
Stella Hester
1942–1987
Birth Location: Smyth, Virginia, USA
SH

Charles Hester's Ancestors

Self
Charles Hester
1920–1976
Birth Place: Marion, Smyth, Virginia
Parents
Glenn Baylor Hester
1898–1986
Marion, Smyth, Virginia
Virginia ("Narcissa" Henreitta) Snavely
1904–1995
Smyth Co., VA
Grandparents
Charles (Wesley) Hester
1847–1930
Marion, Smyth, Virginia, United States
Narcissus (Victoria Pendleton) Harris
1859–1937
Smyth County, Virginia, USA
William (Albert) Snavely
1873–1952
Marion, Smyth County, Virginia
Saraphina (Elizabeth) Wheeler
1876–1908
Smyth Co., VA
Great-Grandparents
Thomas Hester
1812–1882
Nancy Ford
1809–1897
Nathaniel Harris
1834–1904
Sarah New
1840–1899
*Alexander Snavely
1847–1922
Elizabeth Snider
1850–1929
Charles Wheeler
1852–1920
*Charlotte note)
1855–1884
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Zachariah Hester
1780–1860
Nancy Rice
1784–1855
John Ford
1773–1833
Mary Jones
1770–
Buxton Harris
1807–1874
Salley Bradley
1812–1895
William New
1790–
Ellen Bryan
1800–1850
Nicholas Snavely
1811–1893
Mary Pickle
1815–1894
John Snider
1816–1895
Elizabeth Wassum
1824–1896
John Wheeler
1806–1895
Elizabeth Byers
1809–1870
Josiah Wolfe
1817–1864
Elizabeth Johnson
1820–1902

Charles Hester's Descendants

1.
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Charles (William) Hester (12 February 1920–29 Nov 1976) m. Hazel (S.) Hester (10 Jun 1921–26 Jan 1993)
  1. 1. Ina (Virginia) Hester 1943–2005 m. Ferber (Edward) Bell 1941–2005
  2. 2. Stella (Mae) Hester 1942–1987 m. Luther (Franklin) Balser 1948–2004 m. William (Bryant Clarke) II 1943–2009

Charles Hester's Timeline

10 Records

1920
12 February 1920
Birth of Charles William Hester in Marion, Smyth, Virginia
Marion, Smyth, Virginia
1930
1930
Age 10
Charles William Hester resided here in Marion, Smyth, Virginia, USA
Marion, Smyth, Virginia, USA
1935
1935
Age 15
Charles William Hester resided here in Marion, Smyth, Virginia
Marion, Smyth, Virginia
1940
1940
Age 20
Charles William Hester resided here in Marion, Smyth, Virginia, USA
Marion, Smyth, Virginia, USA
1941
1941
Age 21
Charles William Hester resided here in Marion, Smyth, Virginia, USA
Marion, Smyth, Virginia, USA
1950
1950
Age 30
Charles William Hester resided here in Marion, Smyth, Virginia, USA
Marion, Smyth, Virginia, USA
1951
Before 1951
Age 31
Charles William Hester resided here in Virginia
Virginia
1961
Abt 1961
Age 41
Charles William Hester resided here in MT. Sidney
MT. Sidney
1962
10 May 1962
Age 42
Charles William Hester resided here in Staunton, Virginia, USA
Staunton, Virginia, USA
1976
29 Nov 1976
Age 56
Death of Charles William Hester in Staunton, Augusta, Virginia, USA
Staunton, Augusta, Virginia, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 12 February 1920
    Event Place: Marion, Smyth, Virginia
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947
    [2] U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010
    [3] 1940 United States Federal Census
    [4] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014
    [5] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Marion, Smyth, Virginia; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 0006; FHL microfilm: 2342195
    [6] Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records
    [7] Virginia, Death Records, Virginia Department of Health; Richmond, Virginia; Virginia Deaths, 1912-2014
    [8] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [9] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
    [10] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The News Leader; Publication Date: 30 Nov 1976; Publication Place: Staunton, Virginia, United States of America; ,0.06844137,0.26964566,0.451352

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Marion, Smyth, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Marion, Smyth, Virginia; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 0006; FHL microfilm: 2342195

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Marion, Smyth, Virginia
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Marion, Smyth, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1941
    Event Place: Marion, Smyth, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1950
    Event Place: Marion, Smyth, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1950 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: Before 1951
    Event Place: Virginia
    Record Source: U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: Abt 1961
    Event Place: MT. Sidney
    Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com™ Marriage Index, 1800s-current, Publication Date: 6 Aug 1961; Publication Place: Staunton, Virginia, USA; ,0.6235339,0.4362846,0.76103824&xid=3398

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 10 May 1962
    Event Place: Staunton, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: Virginia, U.S., Newspapers.com Stories and Events Index, The Daily News Leader; Publication Date: 10 May 1962; Publication Place: Staunton, Virginia, USA

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 30 Nov 1976
    Event Place: Staunton, Virginia
    Record Source: Newspapers.com - The News Leader - 30 Nov 1976 - Page 3, 30 Nov 1976

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 30 Nov 1976
    Event Place: Staunton, Virginia
    Record Source: Newspapers.com - The News Leader - 30 Nov 1976 - Page 3, Obituary for Charles William HESTER, 1920-1976 (Aged 56) 30 Nov 1976

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: 1739 Englewood Drive
    Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The News Leader; Publication Date: 30 Nov 1976; Publication Place: Staunton, Virginia, United States of America; ,0.06844137,0.26964566,0.451352

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Smyth, Virginia
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Army Enlistment Records, 1938-1946, National Archives at College Park; College Park, Maryland, USA; Electronic Army Serial Number Merged File, 1938-1946; NAID: 1263923; Record Group Title: Records of the National Archives and Records Administration, 1789-ca. 2007; Record Group: 64; Box Numbe

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 29 Nov 1976
    Event Place: Staunton, Augusta, Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010
    [2] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014
    [3] Virginia, Death Records, Virginia Department of Health; Richmond, Virginia; Virginia Deaths, 1912-2014
    [4] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [5] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
    [6] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The News Leader; Publication Date: 30 Nov 1976; Publication Place: Staunton, Virginia, United States of America; ,0.06844137,0.26964566,0.451352

    Genealogy Event 15
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: CityName, Augusta County, Virginia, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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