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Dan Jackson Lester 1905–1929 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 8 Aug 1905

Birth Location: Columbiana, Shelby, Alabama, USA

Death Date: 10 Dec 1929

Death Location: Columbiana, Shelby, Alabama, USA

Father: Rufus Lester

Mother: Lenora Lester

Spouse(s): Polly Lester

Children(s):

In 1905, Dan Jackson Lester entered the world in Columbiana, Shelby, Alabama, USA, born to Rufus Allen Lester And Lenora Isabell Nora Jackson Lester. In 1910, Dan Jackson Lester resided in Precinct 1, Shelby, Alabama, USA. In 1920, Dan Jackson Lester resided in Columbiana, Shelby, Alabama, USA. Dan Jackson Lester married Polly Galloway Lester. Dan Jackson Lester passed away in 1929 in Columbiana, Shelby, Alabama, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1905, Dan Jackson Lester entered the world in Columbiana, Shelby, Alabama, USA, born to Rufus Allen Lester And Lenora Isabell Nora Jackson Lester.
  • In 1910, Dan Jackson Lester resided in Precinct 1, Shelby, Alabama, USA.
  • In 1920, Dan Jackson Lester resided in Columbiana, Shelby, Alabama, USA.
  • Dan Jackson Lester married Polly Galloway Lester.
  • Dan Jackson Lester passed away in 1929 in Columbiana, Shelby, Alabama, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Rufus Lester
1872–1910
Birth Location: Alabama, USA
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Lenora Lester
1877–1941
Birth Location: Douglas County, Georgia, USA
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Spouses(s)

Polly Lester
1906–1988
Birth Location: –
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Children(s)

Dan Lester's Ancestors

Self
Dan Lester
1905–1929
Birth Place: Columbiana, Shelby, Alabama, USA
Parents
Rufus Allen Lester
1872–1910
Alabama, USA
Lenora (Isabell "Nora" (Jackson)) Lester
1877–1941
Douglas County, Georgia, USA
Grandparents
Burk (Allen) Lester
1841–1887
Alabama, USA
Sarah (H Lavina WEAVER) Lester
1844–1902
Alabama, USA
William (James) Jackson
1847–1924
Georgia, USA
Haldy Hay
1845–1932
Georgia
Great-Grandparents
Alfred Lester
1805–1892
Mary Lester
1810–1882
James Hay
1811–1892
Mary Hay
1821–1892
2nd-Great-Grandparents
William Hay
1781–1860
Nancy Hay
1787–1863

Dan Lester's Timeline

6 Records

1905
8 Aug 1905
Birth of Dan Jackson Lester in Columbiana, Shelby, Alabama, USA
Columbiana, Shelby, Alabama, USA
1910
1910
Age 5
Dan Jackson Lester resided here in Precinct 1, Shelby, Alabama, USA
Precinct 1, Shelby, Alabama, USA
1920
1920
Age 15
Dan Jackson Lester resided here in Columbiana, Shelby, Alabama, USA
Columbiana, Shelby, Alabama, USA
1929
19 Dec 1929
Age 24
Dan Jackson Lester resided here in Columbiana, Shelby, Alabama, USA
Columbiana, Shelby, Alabama, USA
1929
9 Dec 1929
Age 24
Death of Dan Jackson Lester in Montevallo, Shelby, Alabama
Montevallo, Shelby, Alabama
1929
10 Dec 1929
Age 24
Burial of Dan Jackson Lester in Columbiana, Shelby, Alabama, USA
Columbiana, Shelby, Alabama, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 8 Aug 1905
    Event Place: Columbiana, Shelby, Alabama, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Alabama, Deaths and Burials Index
    [2] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Columbiana, Shelby, Alabama; Roll: T625_40; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 109
    [3] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Precinct 1, Shelby, Alabama; Roll: T624_32; Page: 21a; Enumeration District: 0102; FHL microfilm: 1374045
    [4] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Precinct 1, Shelby, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Precinct 1, Shelby, Alabama; Roll: T624_32; Page: 21a; Enumeration District: 0102; FHL microfilm: 1374045

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Columbiana, Shelby, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Columbiana, Shelby, Alabama; Roll: T625_40; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 109

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 12 Dec 1929
    Event Place: Columbiana, Alabama
    Record Source: Newspapers.com - Shelby County Reporter - 12 Dec 1929 - 1, Obituary for Dan Lester 12 Dec 1929

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 19 Dec 1929
    Event Place: Columbiana, Shelby, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: Alabama, U.S., Newspapers.com Stories and Events Index, Shelby County Reporter; Publication Date: 19 Dec 1929; Publication Place: Columbiana, Alabama, USA

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Columbiana, Shelby, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Shelby County Reporter; Publication Date: 12 Dec 1929; Publication Place: Columbiana, Alabama, USA; ,0.25286958,0.8069185,0.503479&xid=3355

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 9 Dec 1929
    Event Place: Montevallo, Shelby, Alabama
    Record Source:
    [1] Alabama, Deaths and Burials Index
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Shelby County Reporter; Publication Date: 12 Dec 1929; Publication Place: Columbiana, Alabama, USA; ,0.25286958,0.8069185,0.503479&xid=3355

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 10 Dec 1929
    Event Place: Columbiana, Shelby, Alabama, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Alabama, Deaths and Burials Index
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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