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Edward Lester 1928–1998 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 18 Jun 1928

Birth Location: Lincoln, Alabama

Death Date: 21 Oct 1998

Death Location: Birmingham, Jefferson County, Alabama, United States of America

Father: Emmitt Lester

Mother: Claudia Lowe

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The story of Edward Lester began in 1928 in Lincoln, Alabama. In 1935, Edward Lester resided in Bumman, Harrison, Georgia. In 1940, Edward Lester resided in Birmingham, Jefferson, Alabama, USA. Edward Lester married Edith Davenport. Edward Lester passed away in 1998 in Birmingham, Jefferson County, Alabama, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Edward Lester began in 1928 in Lincoln, Alabama.
  • In 1935, Edward Lester resided in Bumman, Harrison, Georgia.
  • In 1940, Edward Lester resided in Birmingham, Jefferson, Alabama, USA.
  • Edward Lester married Edith Davenport.
  • Edward Lester passed away in 1998 in Birmingham, Jefferson County, Alabama, United States of America.

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Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Edward Lester's Ancestors

Self
Edward Lester
1928–1998
Birth Place: Lincoln, Alabama
Parents
Emmitt Lester
1901–
Georgia
Claudia Lowe
1910–
Georgia
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Edward Lester's Timeline

5 Records

1928
18 Jun 1928
Birth of Edward Lester in Lincoln, Alabama
Lincoln, Alabama
1935
1935
Age 7
Edward Lester resided here in Bumman, Harrison, Georgia
Bumman, Harrison, Georgia
1940
1940
Age 12
Edward Lester resided here in Birmingham, Jefferson, Alabama, USA
Birmingham, Jefferson, Alabama, USA
1946
1946
Age 18
Edward Lester resided here in Birmingham, Jefferson, Alabama, USA
Birmingham, Jefferson, Alabama, USA
1998
21 Oct 1998
Age 70
Death of Edward Lester in Birmingham, Jefferson, Alabama, USA
Birmingham, Jefferson, Alabama, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 18 Jun 1928
    Event Place: Lincoln, Alabama
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives in St. Louis, Missouri; St. Louis, Missouri; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 163
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Birmingham, Jefferson, Alabama; Roll: m-t0627-00098; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 68-291
    [3] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 423-28-7262; Issue State: Alabama; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [4] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [5] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
    [6] Alabama, County Marriages

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Bumman, Harrison, Georgia
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Birmingham, Jefferson, Alabama; Roll: m-t0627-00098; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 68-291

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Birmingham, Jefferson, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Birmingham, Jefferson, Alabama; Roll: m-t0627-00098; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 68-291

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1946
    Event Place: Birmingham, Jefferson, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives in St. Louis, Missouri; St. Louis, Missouri; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 163

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 21 Oct 1998
    Event Place: Birmingham, Jefferson, Alabama, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 423-28-7262; Issue State: Alabama; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Birmingham, Jefferson County, Alabama, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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