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James Hester 1745–1818 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1745

Birth Location: Louisa County, Virginia, USA

Death Date: 5 January 1818

Death Location: Mecklenburg, Virginia, USA

Father: Robert Jr

Mother: Barbara Cooke

Spouse(s): Elizabeth Hix

Children(s): Abner Hester

James Hester was born in 1745 in Louisa County, Virginia, USA, the child of Robert Hester Jr And Barbara Cooke. In 1782, James Hester resided in 09 10, Mecklenburg County, VA. In 1784, James Hester resided in No Township Listed, Granville County, North Caroli. James Hester married Elizabeth Hix, and had children including Abner Hester. James Hester passed away in 1818 in Mecklenburg, Virginia, USA.

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Biography

  • James Hester was born in 1745 in Louisa County, Virginia, USA, the child of Robert Hester Jr And Barbara Cooke.
  • In 1782, James Hester resided in 09 10, Mecklenburg County, VA.
  • In 1784, James Hester resided in No Township Listed, Granville County, North Caroli.
  • James Hester married Elizabeth Hix, and had children including Abner Hester.
  • James Hester passed away in 1818 in Mecklenburg, Virginia, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

James Hester's Ancestors

Self
James Hester
1745–1818
Birth Place: Louisa County, Virginia, USA
Parents
Robert Hester Jr
1710–1770
St Peters Parish, New Kent, Virginia, USA
Barbara Cooke
1722–1802
Lunenburg, Louisa, Virginia, USA
Grandparents
Robert Hester
1686–1748
St Peter, New Kent, VA, USA
Rachel McAllister
1690–1748
St. Peter S Parish, New Kent CO, VA
Abraham (Cooke) II
1690–1748
St Peters, New Kent, Virginia, USA
Sarah McAllister
1692–1765
Virginia, USA
Great-Grandparents
Francis Hester
1665–1720
Elizabeth Garland
1674–1706
Andrew McAllister
1665–1704
Hannah Lnu
1660–1704
Mary Clayton
1670–1750
Andrew McAllister
1670–1704
2nd-Great-Grandparents
William Hester
1598–1669
Joyce
1598–1668
Andrew MacCallister
1648–1704

James Hester's Descendants

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James Hester (1745–5 January 1818) m. Elizabeth Hix (1745–10 October 1820)
  1. 1. Abner Hester 1789–1861

James Hester's Timeline

5 Records

1745
1745
Birth of James Hester in Louisa County, Virginia, USA
Louisa County, Virginia, USA
1782
1782
Age 37
James Hester resided here in 09 10, Mecklenburg County, VA
09 10, Mecklenburg County, VA
1784
1784
Age 39
James Hester resided here in No Township Listed, Granville County, North Carolina, USA
No Township Listed, Granville County, North Carolina, USA
1790
1790
Age 45
James Hester resided here in Franklin, North Carolina, USA
Franklin, North Carolina, USA
1818
5 January 1818
Age 73
Death of James Hester in Mecklenburg, Virginia, USA
Mecklenburg, Virginia, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1745
    Event Place: Louisa County, Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970, SAR Membership Number: 96893
    [2] American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI)

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1782
    Event Place: 09 10, Mecklenburg County, VA
    Record Source: Virginia Census

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1784
    Event Place: No Township Listed, Granville County, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: North Carolina Census, 1790-1890

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1790
    Event Place: Franklin, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1790 United States Federal Census, Year: 1790; Census Place: Franklin, North Carolina; Series: M637; Roll: 7; Page: 38; Image: 36; Family History Library Film: 0568147

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 5 January 1818
    Event Place: Mecklenburg, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970, SAR Membership Number: 96893

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