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Charles C Lester 1852–1925 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1 MAY 1852

Birth Location: Tazewell, Tazewell, Virginia, United States

Death Date: 31 AUG 1925

Death Location: Mercer, West Virginia, United States

Father: Timothy Lester

Mother: Charlotte Blankenship

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In 1852, Charles C Lester entered the world in Tazewell, Tazewell, Virginia, United States, born to Timothy Major Lester And Charlotte Charity Blankenship. In 1870, Charles C Lester resided in Age in 1870: 15, Maiden Spring, Tazewell, Virginia. In 1880, Charles C Lester resided in Age: 25Marital Status: MarriedRelation to Head of . Charles C Lester passed away in 1925 in Mercer, West Virginia, United States.

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Biography

  • In 1852, Charles C Lester entered the world in Tazewell, Tazewell, Virginia, United States, born to Timothy Major Lester And Charlotte Charity Blankenship.
  • In 1870, Charles C Lester resided in Age in 1870: 15, Maiden Spring, Tazewell, Virginia.
  • In 1880, Charles C Lester resided in Age: 25Marital Status: MarriedRelation to Head of .
  • Charles C Lester passed away in 1925 in Mercer, West Virginia, United States.

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Charles Lester's Ancestors

Self
Charles Lester
1852–1925
Birth Place: Tazewell, Tazewell, Virginia, United States
Parents
Timothy "Major" Lester
1815–1900
Tazewell, Tazewell, Virginia, United States
Charlotte (Charity) Blankenship
1827–1879
Tazewell, Tazewell, Virginia, United States
Grandparents
Hezekiah Blankenship
1794–1863
Tazewell, Tazewell, Virginia, United States
Nancy Bowling
1800–1842
Tazewell, Tazewell, Virginia, United States
Great-Grandparents
William Blankenship
1761–1835
Mary Riggins
1761–1807
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Isham Sr
1734–1810
Sarah Wilkinson
1739–1826
John Riggins
1730–1802

Charles Lester's Timeline

4 Records

1852
1 MAY 1852
Birth of Charles C Lester in Tazewell, Tazewell, Virginia, United States
Tazewell, Tazewell, Virginia, United States
1870
1870
Age 18
Charles C Lester resided here in Age in 1870: 15, Maiden Spring, Tazewell, Virginia, United States
Age in 1870: 15, Maiden Spring, Tazewell, Virginia, United States
1880
1880
Age 28
Charles C Lester resided here in Age: 25Marital Status: MarriedRelation to Head of House: Self, Maiden Spring, Tazewell, Virginia, United States
Age: 25Marital Status: MarriedRelation to Head of House: Self, Maiden Spring, Tazewell, Virginia, United States
1925
31 AUG 1925
Age 73
Death of Charles C Lester in Mercer, West Virginia, United States
Mercer, West Virginia, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1 MAY 1852
    Event Place: Tazewell, Tazewell, Virginia, United States

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Age in 1870: 15, Maiden Spring, Tazewell, Virginia, United States

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Custom Event

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Bluefield, Mercer County, West Virginia, USA

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 31 AUG 1925
    Event Place: Mercer, West Virginia, United States

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Age: 25Marital Status: MarriedRelation to Head of House: Self, Maiden Spring, Tazewell, Virginia, United States

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Knob, Tazewell, Virginia

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