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Clarence Arthur Lester 1870–1956 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 29 Jul 1870

Birth Location: Gallatin, Daviess, Missouri, USA

Death Date: 23 Jun 1956

Death Location: Alexander, McKenzie County, North Dakota, USA

Father: Seymour Lester

Mother: Hannah Barnes

Spouse(s): Myrtle Putnam

Children(s): Cecil Lester, Russel Lester, M Lester, Burrel Lester, Marcia Lester, Beryl Lester, Shirley Lester

The story of Clarence Arthur Lester began in 1870 in Gallatin, Daviess, Missouri, USA. In 1880, Clarence Arthur Lester resided in Boone, Hamilton, Iowa, USA. In 1885, Clarence Arthur Lester resided in Freedom, Hamilton, IA. Clarence Arthur Lester married Myrtle Grace Putnam, and had children including Beryl Lester, Burrel Lester, Cecil Clarence Lester, M Sgt Usaac Harley David Lester, Marcia May Lester, Russel Lester, Shirley Lester. Clarence Arthur Lester passed away in 1956 in Alexander, McKenzie County, North Dakota, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of Clarence Arthur Lester began in 1870 in Gallatin, Daviess, Missouri, USA.
  • In 1880, Clarence Arthur Lester resided in Boone, Hamilton, Iowa, USA.
  • In 1885, Clarence Arthur Lester resided in Freedom, Hamilton, IA.
  • Clarence Arthur Lester married Myrtle Grace Putnam, and had children including Beryl Lester, Burrel Lester, Cecil Clarence Lester, M Sgt Usaac Harley David Lester, Marcia May Lester, Russel Lester, Shirley Lester.
  • Clarence Arthur Lester passed away in 1956 in Alexander, McKenzie County, North Dakota, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Seymour Lester
1838–1922
Birth Location: Sardinia,Erie,New York,USA
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Hannah Barnes
1850–1897
Birth Location: ,,Wisconsin,USA
HB

Spouses(s)

Myrtle Putnam
1879–1956
Birth Location: Cainesville, Harr, Missouri, USA
MP

Children(s)

Cecil Lester
1903–1988
Birth Location: Reliance, Lyman, South Dakota, United States
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Russel Lester
1910–1995
Birth Location: Reliance, Lyman, South Dakota, USA
RL
M Lester
1918–1967
Birth Location: Alexander, McKenzie, North Dakota, USA
ML
Burrel Lester
1908–
Birth Location: South Dakota, USA
BL
Marcia Lester
1906–2003
Birth Location: Sioux Falls, Lincoln, South Dakota, USA
ML
Beryl Lester
1907–1976
Birth Location: Pierre, South Dakota, USA
BL
Shirley Lester
1915–2001
Birth Location: Charbonneau, North Dakota
SL

Clarence Lester's Ancestors

Self
Clarence Lester
1870–1956
Birth Place: Gallatin, Daviess, Missouri, USA
Parents
Seymour Clinton Lester
1838–1922
Sardinia,Erie,New York,USA
Hannah (Mary) Barnes
1850–1897
,,Wisconsin,USA
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Clarence Lester's Descendants

1.
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Clarence (Arthur) Lester (29 Jul 1870–23 Jun 1956) m. Myrtle (Grace) Putnam (11 Oct 1879–13 Jul 1956)
  1. 1. Cecil (Clarence) Lester 1903–1988 m. Mildred (Dora) Brothers 1911–
    1. 1. Allen Lester 1935–1951
    2. 2. Lelahell Lester 1936–2021 m. John (Selix) Jr 1931–2010
  2. 2. Russel Lester 1910–1995 m. Geneva (V) Beekman 1916–1988
  3. 3. M (Sgt USAAC Harley David) Lester 1918–1967
  4. 4. Burrel Lester 1908–
  5. 5. Marcia (May) Lester 1906–2003 m. Hans (Luthje) Junior 1902–1996
  6. 6. Beryl Lester 1907–1976 m. Lester (M) Dimmitt 1903–1979
    1. 1. Richard (Douglas) Dimmitt 1932–1986 m. Dorothy (Lou) Shaw 1934–2005
    2. 2. Lester (Putnam) Demmitt 1929–2009
  7. 7. Shirley Lester 1915–2001 m. Paul Spencer 1913– m. Paul (Elliott) Gilbert 1915–

Clarence Lester's Timeline

12 Records

1870
29 Jul 1870
Birth of Clarence Arthur Lester in Gallatin, Daviess, Missouri, USA
Gallatin, Daviess, Missouri, USA
1880
1880
Age 10
Clarence Arthur Lester resided here in Boone, Hamilton, Iowa, USA
Boone, Hamilton, Iowa, USA
1885
1885
Age 15
Clarence Arthur Lester resided here in Freedom, Hamilton, IA
Freedom, Hamilton, IA
1895
1895
Age 25
Clarence Arthur Lester resided here in Hamilton County, Hamilton, Iowa
Hamilton County, Hamilton, Iowa
1910
1910
Age 40
Clarence Arthur Lester resided here in Butte, Lyman, South Dakota, USA
Butte, Lyman, South Dakota, USA
1920
1920
Age 50
Clarence Arthur Lester resided here in Alexander, McKenzie, North Dakota, USA
Alexander, McKenzie, North Dakota, USA
1930
1930
Age 60
Clarence Arthur Lester resided here in Alexander, Mckenzie, North Dakota, USA
Alexander, Mckenzie, North Dakota, USA
1935
1935
Age 65
Clarence Arthur Lester resided here in Alexander, McKenzie, North Dakota
Alexander, McKenzie, North Dakota
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 70
Clarence Arthur Lester resided here in Alexander, McKenzie, North Dakota, USA
Alexander, McKenzie, North Dakota, USA
1941
1941
Age 71
Clarence Arthur Lester resided here in Columbus, Ohio, USA
Columbus, Ohio, USA
1956
27 June 1956
Age 86
Death of Clarence Arthur Lester in Jamestown, Stutsman, North Dakota, USA
Jamestown, Stutsman, North Dakota, USA
1956
23 Jun 1956
Age 86
Death of Clarence Arthur Lester in Jamestown, Stutsman, North Dakota, USA
Jamestown, Stutsman, North Dakota, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 29 Jul 1870
    Event Place: Gallatin, Daviess, Missouri, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Iowa State Census Collection
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Alexander, McKenzie, North Dakota; Roll: T627_3006; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 27-2
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Alexander, McKenzie, North Dakota; Roll: T625_1335; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 91; Image: 906
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Alexander, Mckenzie, North Dakota; Roll: 1738; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 0002; Image: 12.0; FHL microfilm: 2341472
    [5] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Boone, Hamilton, Iowa; Roll: 342; Family History Film: 1254342; Page: 209A; Enumeration District: 103; Image: 0423
    [6] Iowa, State Census 1885
    [7] Iowa State Census, 1895
    [8] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Butte, Lyman, South Dakota; Roll: T624_1484; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 0055; FHL microfilm: 1375497
    [9] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Boone, Hamilton, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Boone, Hamilton, Iowa; Roll: 342; Family History Film: 1254342; Page: 209A; Enumeration District: 103; Image: 0423

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1885
    Event Place: Freedom, Hamilton, IA
    Record Source:
    [1] Iowa State Census Collection
    [2] Iowa, State Census 1885

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1895
    Event Place: Hamilton County, Hamilton, Iowa
    Record Source: Iowa State Census, 1895

    Genealogy Event 5
    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 6
    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 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Alexander, Mckenzie, North Dakota, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Alexander, Mckenzie, North Dakota; Roll: 1738; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 0002; Image: 12.0; FHL microfilm: 2341472

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Alexander, McKenzie, North Dakota
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Alexander, McKenzie, North Dakota; Roll: T627_3006; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 27-2

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Alexander, McKenzie, North Dakota, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Alexander, McKenzie, North Dakota; Roll: T627_3006; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 27-2

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1941
    Event Place: Columbus, Ohio, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 27 June 1956
    Event Place: Jamestown, Stutsman, North Dakota, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 23 Jun 1956
    Event Place: Jamestown, Stutsman, North Dakota, USA

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Alexander, McKenzie County, North Dakota, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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