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Francis Wilbert John Lester 1920–1955 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 21 Nov 1920

Birth Location: East Dubuque, Jo Daviess, Illinois, United States

Death Date: 04/13/1955

Death Location: San Diego, San Diego County, California, United States of America

Father: Wilbert Lester

Mother: Mayme Frank

Spouse(s):

Children(s):

The story of Francis Wilbert John Lester began in 1920 in East Dubuque, Jo Daviess, Illinois, United States. In 1930, Francis Wilbert John Lester resided in East Dubuque, Jo Daviess, Illinois, USA. In 1935, Francis Wilbert John Lester resided in East Dubuque, Jo Daviess, Illinois. Francis Wilbert John Lester married Ruth, and had children including Glenda Jo Lester, Mark Lester, Robert Lester. Francis Wilbert John Lester passed away in 1955 in San Diego, San Diego County, California, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Francis Wilbert John Lester began in 1920 in East Dubuque, Jo Daviess, Illinois, United States.
  • In 1930, Francis Wilbert John Lester resided in East Dubuque, Jo Daviess, Illinois, USA.
  • In 1935, Francis Wilbert John Lester resided in East Dubuque, Jo Daviess, Illinois.
  • Francis Wilbert John Lester married Ruth, and had children including Glenda Jo Lester, Mark Lester, Robert Lester.
  • Francis Wilbert John Lester passed away in 1955 in San Diego, San Diego County, California, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Wilbert Lester
1898–1987
Birth Location: Jo Daviess, Illinois, United States
WL
Mayme Frank
1902–2000
Birth Location: Harmony Twp., Vernon, Wisconsin, United States
MF

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Francis Lester's Ancestors

Self
Francis Lester
1920–1955
Birth Place: East Dubuque, Jo Daviess, Illinois, United States
Parents
Wilbert John Lester
1898–1987
Jo Daviess, Illinois, United States
Mayme ("Mae" Evelyn) Frank
1902–2000
Harmony Twp., Vernon, Wisconsin, United States
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Francis Lester's Timeline

9 Records

1920
21 Nov 1920
Birth of Francis Wilbert John Lester in East Dubuque, Jo Daviess, Illinois, United States
East Dubuque, Jo Daviess, Illinois, United States
1930
1930
Age 10
Francis Wilbert John Lester resided here in East Dubuque, Jo Daviess, Illinois, USA
East Dubuque, Jo Daviess, Illinois, USA
1935
1935
Age 15
Francis Wilbert John Lester resided here in East Dubuque, Jo Daviess, Illinois
East Dubuque, Jo Daviess, Illinois
1940
1940
Age 20
Francis Wilbert John Lester resided here in East Dubuque, Jo Daviess, Illinois, USA
East Dubuque, Jo Daviess, Illinois, USA
1944
Jan 1944
Age 24
Francis Wilbert John Lester resided here
None
1948
1948
Age 28
Francis Wilbert John Lester resided here in Dubuque, Iowa, USA
Dubuque, Iowa, USA
1951
Before 1951
Age 31
Francis Wilbert John Lester resided here in Illinois
Illinois
1955
7 Apr 1955
Age 35
Death of Francis Wilbert John Lester in Dixon, Lee, Illinois, United States
Dixon, Lee, Illinois, United States
1955
04/13/1955
Age 35
Burial of Francis Wilbert John Lester in San Diego, San Diego County, California, United States of America
San Diego, San Diego County, California, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 21 Nov 1920
    Event Place: East Dubuque, Jo Daviess, Illinois, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives in St. Louis, Missouri; St. Louis, Missouri; WWII Draft Registration Cards for Illinois, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 1049
    [2] U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010
    [3] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: East Dubuque, Jo Daviess, Illinois; Roll: m-t0627-00817; Page: 12A; Enumeration District: 43-6
    [4] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File
    [5] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: East Dubuque, Jo Daviess, Illinois; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 0006; FHL microfilm: 2340257
    [6] U.S. Veterans' Gravesites, Ca.
    [7] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [8] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
    [9] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Los Angeles Times; Publication Date: 12 Apr 1955; Publication Place: Los Angeles, California, USA; ,0.30245,0.7323756,0.4587745&xid=2378

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: East Dubuque, Jo Daviess, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: East Dubuque, Jo Daviess, Illinois; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 0006; FHL microfilm: 2340257

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: East Dubuque, Jo Daviess, Illinois
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: East Dubuque, Jo Daviess, Illinois; Roll: m-t0627-00817; Page: 12A; Enumeration District: 43-6

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: East Dubuque, Jo Daviess, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: East Dubuque, Jo Daviess, Illinois; Roll: m-t0627-00817; Page: 12A; Enumeration District: 43-6

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: Jan 1944
    Record Source: U.S. Marine Corps Muster Rolls

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1948
    Event Place: Dubuque, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: Before 1951
    Event Place: Illinois
    Record Source: U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 12 Apr 1955
    Event Place: Los Angeles County, California, USA
    Record Source: Newspapers.com - The Los Angeles Times - 12 Apr 1955 - Page 31, Obituary for Francis Lester (Aged 34) 12 Apr 1955

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: East Dubuque, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives in St. Louis, Missouri; St. Louis, Missouri; WWII Draft Registration Cards for Illinois, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 1049

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 7 Apr 1955
    Event Place: Dixon, Lee, Illinois, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010
    [2] U.S. National Cemetery Interment Control Forms
    [3] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File
    [4] U.S. Veterans' Gravesites, Ca.
    [5] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [6] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
    [7] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Los Angeles Times; Publication Date: 12 Apr 1955; Publication Place: Los Angeles, California, USA; ,0.30245,0.7323756,0.4587745&xid=2378

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 04131955
    Event Place: San Diego, San Diego County, California, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S. National Cemetery Interment Control Forms
    [2] U.S. Veterans' Gravesites, Ca.
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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