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Elias Richardson Lester 1875–1947 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 19 Sep 1875

Birth Location: Commanche, Texas

Death Date: 17 Feb 1947

Death Location: Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas, USA

Father: Luther Lester

Mother: Eliza Richardson

Spouse(s): Elizabeth Kiker

Children(s): William Lester, George Lester, Gracie Lester, Wionna Lester, Stacy Lester, Juanita Lester, Vera Lester, Alma Lester

Elias Richardson Lester was born in 1875 in Commanche, Texas, the child of Luther Lester And Eliza C Richardson. In 1880, Elias Richardson Lester resided in Comanche, Texas, USA. In 1910, Elias Richardson Lester resided in Justice Precinct 8, Tarrant, Texas, USA. Elias Richardson Lester married Elizabeth S Lizzie Kiker, and had children including Alma R Lester, George Louis Lester, Gracie Lou Lester, Juanita F Lester, Stacy R Lester, Vera Maxine Lester, William Ernest Lester, Wionna Lester. Elias Richardson Lester passed away in 1947 in Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas, USA.

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Biography

  • Elias Richardson Lester was born in 1875 in Commanche, Texas, the child of Luther Lester And Eliza C Richardson.
  • In 1880, Elias Richardson Lester resided in Comanche, Texas, USA.
  • In 1910, Elias Richardson Lester resided in Justice Precinct 8, Tarrant, Texas, USA.
  • Elias Richardson Lester married Elizabeth S Lizzie Kiker, and had children including Alma R Lester, George Louis Lester, Gracie Lou Lester, Juanita F Lester, Stacy R Lester, Vera Maxine Lester, William Ernest Lester, Wionna Lester.
  • Elias Richardson Lester passed away in 1947 in Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Luther Lester
1831–
Birth Location: TX
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Eliza Richardson
1850–1896
Birth Location: , , Tennessee, USA
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Spouses(s)

Elizabeth Kiker
1878–1967
Birth Location: Texas
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Children(s)

William Lester
1902–1970
Birth Location: Texas
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George Lester
1906–1981
Birth Location: Texas
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Gracie Lester
1908–1998
Birth Location: Tarrant, Texas
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Wionna Lester
1910–
Birth Location: Texas
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Stacy Lester
1912–1989
Birth Location: Texas
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Juanita Lester
1916–
Birth Location: Texas
JL
Vera Lester
1918–1993
Birth Location: Tarrant, Texas, USA
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Alma Lester
1911–
Birth Location: Texas
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Elias Lester's Ancestors

Self
Elias Lester
1875–1947
Birth Place: Commanche, Texas
Parents
Luther Lester
1831–
TX
Eliza (C) Richardson
1850–1896
, , Tennessee, USA
Grandparents
Franklin Richardson
1829–1862
Lawrence,,Tennessee,USA
Mary (Hardin) Burkitt
1825–1912
Indian Creek,Giles,Tennessee,USA
Great-Grandparents
Willis Richardson
1791–1838
Margaret Pickens
1797–1844
Burgess Burkitt
1781–1844
Mary Hardin
1788–1862
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Thomas Richardson
1775–1816
Jane Willis
1775–1850
William Pickens
1748–1835
Jane Hamilton
1758–1839
Lemuel Burkitt
1750–1807
Hannah Bell
1758–1788
Richard Hardin
1780–

Elias Lester's Descendants

1.
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Elias (Richardson) Lester (19 Sep 1875–17 Feb 1947) m. Elizabeth (S "Lizzie") Kiker (11 Apr 1878–20 Nov 1967)
  1. 1. William (Ernest) Lester 1902–1970 m. Myrtie Raines 1899–
  2. 2. George (Louis) Lester 1906–1981 m. Emily (St) Clair 1902–1991
    1. 1. Wanda (Louise) Lester 1932–2005
    2. 2. Agnes (Elizabeth) Lester 1930–1930
  3. 3. Gracie (Lou) Lester 1908–1998
  4. 4. Wionna Lester 1910–
  5. 5. Stacy (R) Lester 1912–1989 m. Alene Florence 1919–
  6. 6. Juanita (F) Lester 1916–
  7. 7. Vera (Maxine) Lester 1918–1993 m. Woodrow (Wilson "Woody") Ward 1913–1981
    1. 1. Joseph (Richard "Joe") Ward 1938–1963
  8. 8. Alma (R) Lester 1911–

Elias Lester's Timeline

9 Records

1875
19 Sep 1875
Birth of Elias Richardson Lester in Commanche, Texas
Commanche, Texas
1880
1880
Age 5
Elias Richardson Lester resided here in Comanche, Texas, USA
Comanche, Texas, USA
1910
1910
Age 35
Elias Richardson Lester resided here in Justice Precinct 8, Tarrant, Texas, USA
Justice Precinct 8, Tarrant, Texas, USA
1920
1920
Age 45
Elias Richardson Lester resided here in Fort Worth Ward 13, Tarrant, Texas, USA
Fort Worth Ward 13, Tarrant, Texas, USA
1927
1927
Age 52
Elias Richardson Lester resided here in 251 Mansfield rd, Fort Worth, Texas, USA
251 Mansfield rd, Fort Worth, Texas, USA
1930
1930
Age 55
Elias Richardson Lester resided here in Fort Worth, Tarrant, Texas, USA
Fort Worth, Tarrant, Texas, USA
1935
1935
Age 60
Elias Richardson Lester resided here in Denton, Denton, Texas
Denton, Denton, Texas
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 65
Elias Richardson Lester resided here in Denton, Denton, Texas, United States
Denton, Denton, Texas, United States
1947
17 Feb 1947
Age 72
Death of Elias Richardson Lester in Fort Worth, Tarrant, Texas, USA
Fort Worth, Tarrant, Texas, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 19 Sep 1875
    Event Place: Commanche, Texas
    Record Source:
    [1] Texas, Death Certificates, 1903–1982
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Denton, Denton, Texas; Roll: T627_4020; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 61-6A
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Fort Worth Ward 13, Tarrant, Texas; Roll: T625_1850; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 155; Image: 630
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Fort Worth, Tarrant, Texas; Roll: 2395; Page: 11A; Enumeration District: 0059; Image: 492.0; FHL microfilm: 2342129
    [5] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Texas; Registration County: Tarrant; Roll: 1983671
    [6] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Comanche, Texas
    [7] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Justice Precinct 8, Tarrant, Texas; Roll: T624_1592; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 0172; FHL microfilm: 1375605
    [8] Texas, Find a Grave Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Comanche, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Comanche, Texas

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Justice Precinct 8, Tarrant, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Justice Precinct 8, Tarrant, Texas; Roll: T624_1592; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 0172; FHL microfilm: 1375605

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Fort Worth Ward 13, Tarrant, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Fort Worth Ward 13, Tarrant, Texas; Roll: T625_1850; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 155; Image: 630

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1927
    Event Place: 251 Mansfield rd, Fort Worth, Texas, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Fort Worth, Tarrant, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Fort Worth, Tarrant, Texas; Roll: 2395; Page: 11A; Enumeration District: 0059; Image: 492.0; FHL microfilm: 2342129

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Denton, Denton, Texas
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Denton, Denton, Texas; Roll: T627_4020; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 61-6A

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Denton, Denton, Texas, United States
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Denton, Denton, Texas; Roll: T627_4020; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 61-6A

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Fort Worth, Tarrant, Texas
    Record Source: Texas, Death Certificates, 1903–1982

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Tarrant, Texas
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Texas; Registration County: Tarrant; Roll: 1983671

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 17 Feb 1947
    Event Place: Fort Worth, Tarrant, Texas, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Texas, Death Certificates, 1903–1982
    [2] Texas Death Index
    [3] Texas, Find a Grave Index

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas, USA
    Record Source: Texas, Find a Grave Index
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