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Garrett Ares Lester 1881–1940 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 11 Jun 1881

Birth Location: Gibsonville, Guilford County, North Carolina, USA

Death Date: 12 Sep 1940

Death Location: Stokesdale, Guilford County, North Carolina, USA

Father: Sidney Lester

Mother: Sarah Thomas

Spouse(s): Cora Lester

Children(s): Alma Lester

The story of Garrett Ares Lester began in 1881 in Gibsonville, Guilford County, North Carolina, USA. In 1910, Garrett Ares Lester resided in Huntsville, Rockingham, North Carolina, USA. In 1915, Garrett Ares Lester resided in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, USA. Garrett Ares Lester married Cora Elizabeth Lester, and had children including Alma Beulah Lester. Garrett Ares Lester passed away in 1940 in Stokesdale, Guilford County, North Carolina, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of Garrett Ares Lester began in 1881 in Gibsonville, Guilford County, North Carolina, USA.
  • In 1910, Garrett Ares Lester resided in Huntsville, Rockingham, North Carolina, USA.
  • In 1915, Garrett Ares Lester resided in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, USA.
  • Garrett Ares Lester married Cora Elizabeth Lester, and had children including Alma Beulah Lester.
  • Garrett Ares Lester passed away in 1940 in Stokesdale, Guilford County, North Carolina, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Sidney Lester
1856–1926
Birth Location: Rockingham County, North Carolina, USA
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Sarah Thomas
1859–1920
Birth Location: Rockingham County, North Carolina, USA
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Spouses(s)

Cora Lester
1882–1961
Birth Location: North Carolina
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Children(s)

Alma Lester
1903–1956
Birth Location: Alamance, North Carolina, United States
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Garrett Lester's Ancestors

Self
Garrett Lester
1881–1940
Birth Place: Gibsonville, Guilford County, North Carolina, USA
Parents
Sidney Johnson Lester
1856–1926
Rockingham County, North Carolina, USA
Sarah (Elizabeth) Thomas
1859–1920
Rockingham County, North Carolina, USA
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Garrett Lester's Descendants

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Garrett (Ares) Lester (11 Jun 1881–12 Sep 1940) m. Cora (Elizabeth) Lester (Dec 1882–20 April 1961)
  1. 1. Alma (Beulah) Lester 1903–1956 m. William (Clay) Lee 1900–1971
    1. 1. Norva (Ione) Lee 1924–1998
    2. 2. Infant (Daughter) Lee 1922–1922
    3. 3. Infant (Son) Lee 1933–1933

Garrett Lester's Timeline

10 Records

1881
11 Jun 1881
Birth of Garrett Ares Lester in Gibsonville, Guilford County, North Carolina, USA
Gibsonville, Guilford County, North Carolina, USA
1910
1910
Age 29
Garrett Ares Lester resided here in Huntsville, Rockingham, North Carolina, USA
Huntsville, Rockingham, North Carolina, USA
1915
1915
Age 34
Garrett Ares Lester resided here in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, USA
Winston-Salem, North Carolina, USA
1920
1920
Age 39
Garrett Ares Lester resided here in Oak Ridge, Guilford, North Carolina, USA
Oak Ridge, Guilford, North Carolina, USA
1926
7 Sep 1926
Age 45
Burial of Garrett Ares Lester in Stokesdale, Guilford County, North Carolina, USA
Stokesdale, Guilford County, North Carolina, USA
1930
1930
Age 49
Garrett Ares Lester resided here in Oak Ridge, Guilford, North Carolina, USA
Oak Ridge, Guilford, North Carolina, USA
1935
1935
Age 54
Garrett Ares Lester resided here in Oak Ridge, Guilford, North Carolina
Oak Ridge, Guilford, North Carolina
1940
1940
Age 59
Garrett Ares Lester resided here in Oak Ridge, Guilford, North Carolina, USA
Oak Ridge, Guilford, North Carolina, USA
1940
12 Sep 1940
Age 59
Death of Garrett Ares Lester in Guilford County, North Carolina
Guilford County, North Carolina
1940
12 Sep 1940
Age 59
Burial of Garrett Ares Lester in Stokesdale, Guilford County, North Carolina, USA
Stokesdale, Guilford County, North Carolina, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 11 Jun 1881
    Event Place: Gibsonville, Guilford County, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Oak Ridge, Guilford, North Carolina; Roll: m-t0627-02922; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 41-118
    [2] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Oak Ridge, Guilford, North Carolina; Roll: T625_1302; Page: 11B; Enumeration District: 169
    [3] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Oak Ridge, Guilford, North Carolina; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 0078; FHL microfilm: 2341430
    [4] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Huntsville, Rockingham, North Carolina; Roll: T624_1130; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 0151; FHL microfilm: 1375143
    [5] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [6] North Carolina, Marriage Records

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Huntsville, Rockingham, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Huntsville, Rockingham, North Carolina; Roll: T624_1130; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 0151; FHL microfilm: 1375143

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1915
    Event Place: Winston-Salem, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Oak Ridge, Guilford, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Oak Ridge, Guilford, North Carolina; Roll: T625_1302; Page: 11B; Enumeration District: 169

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Oak Ridge, Guilford, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Oak Ridge, Guilford, North Carolina; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 0078; FHL microfilm: 2341430

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Oak Ridge, Guilford, North Carolina
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Oak Ridge, Guilford, North Carolina; Roll: m-t0627-02922; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 41-118

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Oak Ridge, Guilford, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Oak Ridge, Guilford, North Carolina; Roll: m-t0627-02922; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 41-118

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 12 Sep 1940
    Event Place: Stokesdale, Guilford County, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: Findagrave, Garrett Ares Lester 12 Sep 1940

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 12 Sep 1940
    Event Place: Guilford County, North Carolina
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 7 Sep 1926
    Event Place: Stokesdale, Guilford County, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 12 Sep 1940
    Event Place: Stokesdale, Guilford County, North Carolina, USA
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