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James Matthew "Matt" Estes 1874–1945 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 22 Apr 1874

Birth Location: Grant, Louisiana, USA

Death Date: 15 Oct 1945

Death Location: Evangeline Parish, Louisiana, USA

Father: William Estes

Mother: Harriet Phillips

Spouse(s): Sarah Hester

Children(s): Conerly Sr, Dennie Estes, Dennis Estes, James Estes

In 1874, James Matthew "Matt" Estes entered the world in Grant, Louisiana, USA, born to William Ross Estes And Harriet Louise Phillips. In 1910, James Matthew "Matt" Estes resided in Police Jury Ward 7, Grant, Louisiana, USA. In 1917, James Matthew "Matt" Estes resided in Evangeline, Louisiana. James Matthew "Matt" Estes married Sarah Edmonia Eddie Hester, and had children including Conerly Roy Estes Sr, Dennie Odessa Estes, Dennis Estes, James Bennett J B Estes. James Matthew "Matt" Estes passed away in 1945 in Evangeline Parish, Louisiana, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1874, James Matthew "Matt" Estes entered the world in Grant, Louisiana, USA, born to William Ross Estes And Harriet Louise Phillips.
  • In 1910, James Matthew "Matt" Estes resided in Police Jury Ward 7, Grant, Louisiana, USA.
  • In 1917, James Matthew "Matt" Estes resided in Evangeline, Louisiana.
  • James Matthew "Matt" Estes married Sarah Edmonia Eddie Hester, and had children including Conerly Roy Estes Sr, Dennie Odessa Estes, Dennis Estes, James Bennett J B Estes.
  • James Matthew "Matt" Estes passed away in 1945 in Evangeline Parish, Louisiana, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

William Estes
1829–1907
Birth Location: Putnam County, GA
WE
Harriet Phillips
1836–1899
Birth Location: South Carolina, USA
HP

Spouses(s)

Sarah Hester
1878–1962
Birth Location: Downsville, Lincoln, Louisiana, USA
SH

Children(s)

Conerly Sr
1905–1986
Birth Location: Pollock, Grant Parish, Louisiana, USA
CS
Dennie Estes
1903–2000
Birth Location: Louisiana
DE
Dennis Estes
1903–2000
Birth Location: Louisiana
DE
James Estes
1911–1988
Birth Location: Elton, Jefferson Davis Parish, Louisiana, USA
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James Estes's Ancestors

Self
James Estes
1874–1945
Birth Place: Grant, Louisiana, USA
Parents
William Ross Estes
1829–1907
Putnam County, GA
Harriet (Louise) Phillips
1836–1899
South Carolina, USA
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

James Estes's Descendants

1.
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James (Matthew "Matt") Estes (22 Apr 1874–15 Oct 1945) m. Sarah (Edmonia "Eddie") Hester (30 Dec 1878–27 Nov 1962)
  1. 1. Conerly (Roy Estes) Sr 1905–1986
  2. 2. Dennie (Odessa) Estes 1903–2000
  3. 3. Dennis Estes 1903–2000
  4. 4. James (Bennett "J.B.") Estes 1911–1988

James Estes's Timeline

7 Records

1874
22 Apr 1874
Birth of James Matthew "Matt" Estes in Grant, Louisiana, USA
Grant, Louisiana, USA
1910
1910
Age 36
James Matthew "Matt" Estes resided here in Police Jury Ward 7, Grant, Louisiana, USA
Police Jury Ward 7, Grant, Louisiana, USA
1917
1917-1918
Age 43
James Matthew "Matt" Estes resided here in Evangeline, Louisiana
Evangeline, Louisiana
1920
1920
Age 46
James Matthew "Matt" Estes resided here in Basile, Evangeline, Louisiana, USA
Basile, Evangeline, Louisiana, USA
1935
1935
Age 61
James Matthew "Matt" Estes resided here in Basile, Evangeline, Louisiana
Basile, Evangeline, Louisiana
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 66
James Matthew "Matt" Estes resided here in Basile, Evangeline, Louisiana, USA
Basile, Evangeline, Louisiana, USA
1945
15 Oct 1945
Age 71
Death of James Matthew "Matt" Estes in Basile, Evangeline, Louisiana, USA
Basile, Evangeline, Louisiana, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 22 Apr 1874
    Event Place: Grant, Louisiana, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Police Jury Ward 7, Grant, Louisiana; Roll: T624_515; Page: 21A; Enumeration District: 0064; FHL microfilm: 1374528
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Basile, Evangeline, Louisiana; Roll: T627_1400; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 20-10
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [4] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Basile, Evangeline, Louisiana; Roll: T625_612; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 65; Image: 187
    [5] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Louisiana; Registration County: Evangeline; Roll: 1684673
    [6] Web: Louisiana, Find A Grave Index, 1700-2012
    [7] Louisiana, Statewide Death Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 15 Oct 1945
    Event Place: Basile, Evangeline, Louisiana, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Web: Louisiana, Find A Grave Index, 1700-2012
    [3] Louisiana, Statewide Death Index

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Evangeline Parish, Louisiana, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Web: Louisiana, Find A Grave Index, 1700-2012

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1917-1918
    Event Place: Evangeline, Louisiana
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Louisiana; Registration County: Evangeline; Roll: 1684673

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Basile, Evangeline, Louisiana, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Basile, Evangeline, Louisiana; Roll: T625_612; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 65; Image: 187

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Basile, Evangeline, Louisiana, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Basile, Evangeline, Louisiana; Roll: T627_1400; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 20-10

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Basile, Evangeline, Louisiana
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Basile, Evangeline, Louisiana; Roll: T627_1400; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 20-10

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Police Jury Ward 7, Grant, Louisiana, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Police Jury Ward 7, Grant, Louisiana; Roll: T624_515; Page: 21A; Enumeration District: 0064; FHL microfilm: 1374528
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