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Gertrude Lester 1896–1987 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 23 Jun 1896

Birth Location: New York

Death Date: Jul 1987

Death Location: Auburn Ward 03, Cayuga, New York, United States

Father: Charles Lester

Mother: Emma Colling

Spouse(s): John NICHOLS

Children(s): Marjorie Nichols, Laura NICHOLS

The story of Gertrude Lester began in 1896 in New York. In 1900, Gertrude Lester resided in Scipio, Cayuga, New York, USA. Gertrude Lester married John Nichols, and had children including Laura Mae Nichols, Marjorie Miriam Nichols. Gertrude Lester passed away in 1987 in Auburn Ward 03, Cayuga, New York, United States.

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Biography

  • The story of Gertrude Lester began in 1896 in New York.
  • In 1900, Gertrude Lester resided in Scipio, Cayuga, New York, USA.
  • Gertrude Lester married John Nichols, and had children including Laura Mae Nichols, Marjorie Miriam Nichols.
  • Gertrude Lester passed away in 1987 in Auburn Ward 03, Cayuga, New York, United States.

Immediate Family

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Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Gertrude Lester's Ancestors

Self
Gertrude Lester
1896–1987
Birth Place: New York
Parents
Charles Taber Lester
1868–1930
New York
Emma (M) Colling
1874–
New York
Grandparents
George (Z) Lester
1845–1915
Sempronius, Cayuga NY
Jane Lester
1843–1939
Locke, Cayuga County, New York, United States of America
Daniel Coling
1846–1916
West Farndon, Northamptonshire, England
Elizabeth Burton
1844–1925
Northamptonshire, England
Great-Grandparents
Thomas Lester
1812–1905
Eliza Rhoads
1813–1862
Amaziah Tabor
1818–1891
Laura Morse
1816–1904
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John Lester
1782–1832
Nancy (Lester)
1784–1853
Zadoc Rhoads
1767–1845
Elizabeth Reynolds
1771–1815
Wing Taber
1782–1865
Mehitable Bowker
1787–1864

Gertrude Lester's Descendants

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Gertrude Lester (23 Jun 1896–Jul 1987) m. John NICHOLS (29 Jul 1896–13 Sep 1965)
  1. 1. Marjorie (Miriam) Nichols 1922–1984 m. Ralph (Cecil) HAWLEY 1916–2012
  2. 2. Laura (Mae) NICHOLS 1920–1998

Gertrude Lester's Timeline

3 Records

1896
23 Jun 1896
Birth of Gertrude Lester in New York
New York
1900
1900
Age 4
Gertrude Lester resided here in Scipio, Cayuga, New York, USA
Scipio, Cayuga, New York, USA
1987
Jul 1987
Age 91
Death of Gertrude Lester in Auburn Ward 03, Cayuga, New York, United States
Auburn Ward 03, Cayuga, New York, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 23 Jun 1896
    Event Place: New York
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 111-26-7981; Issue State: New York; Issue Date: 1951
    [2] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Scipio, Cayuga, New York; Page: 17; Enumeration District: 0039; FHL microfilm: 1241013

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Scipio, Cayuga, New York, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Scipio, Cayuga, New York; Page: 17; Enumeration District: 0039; FHL microfilm: 1241013

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: Jul 1987
    Event Place: Auburn Ward 03, Cayuga, New York, United States
    Record Source: U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 111-26-7981; Issue State: New York; Issue Date: 1951

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