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James Lester 1714–1803 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 15 Jun 1714

Birth Location: Dutch Fork, Newberry, South Carolina, United States

Death Date: 15 Jun 1803

Death Location: Dutch Fork, Newberry, South Carolina, United States

Father: Peter Lester

Mother: Joyce Dickerson

Spouse(s): Catherine Daneford

Children(s): Peter Lester, Samuel Lester, William Lester, Isaac Lester

The story of James Lester began in 1714 in Dutch Fork, Newberry, South Carolina, United States. In 1799, James Lester resided in New York, United States. James Lester married Catherine Daneford, and had children including Isaac Lester, John Lester, Peter Lester, Samuel Lester, William Alfred Lester. James Lester passed away in 1803 in Dutch Fork, Newberry, South Carolina, United States.

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Biography

  • The story of James Lester began in 1714 in Dutch Fork, Newberry, South Carolina, United States.
  • In 1799, James Lester resided in New York, United States.
  • James Lester married Catherine Daneford, and had children including Isaac Lester, John Lester, Peter Lester, Samuel Lester, William Alfred Lester.
  • James Lester passed away in 1803 in Dutch Fork, Newberry, South Carolina, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

James Lester's Ancestors

Self
James Lester
1714–1803
Birth Place: Dutch Fork, Newberry, South Carolina, United States
Parents
Peter Lester
1697–1741
Richland, Allegheny, Pennsylvania
Joyce Dickerson
1705–1740
Of Great Swamp Or Richland Township, Bucks, Pennsylvania
Grandparents
Peter (Lester) Sr
1660–1742
Leicester, Leicester Unitary Authority, Leicestershire, England
Mary (Taylor) Duncalf
1664–1740
Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Colony
Diana Sherwatt
1679–
Great-Grandparents
Samuel II
1634–1700
Elizabeth Burcott
1638–1692
Thomas Duncalfe
1638–1662
Margaret Reed
1642–1662
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John Burcott
1606–1679
Elizabeth Underwood
1608–1692
John Gent.
1617–1685
Ann Vesey
1623–1713
Thomas III
1618–1686
Joane
1618–1661

James Lester's Descendants

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James Lester (15 Jun 1714–15 Jun 1803) m. Catherine Daneford (23 Nov 1733–1808)
  1. 1. Peter Lester 1760–1808 m. Jane (Matilda) Ruble 1766–1835
    1. 1. Jane Lester 1808–1860
      1. 1. Cornelius Bogard 1829–1903
    2. 2. James (Dunovan) Lester 1792–1861
    3. 3. Mary Lester 1785–1864
    4. 4. Cinderilla Lester 1805–1847
  2. 2. Samuel Lester 1764–1817
  3. 3. William (Alfred) Lester 1760–1848
  4. 4. Isaac Lester 1760–1840

James Lester's Timeline

3 Records

1714
15 Jun 1714
Birth of James Lester in Dutch Fork, Newberry, South Carolina, United States
Dutch Fork, Newberry, South Carolina, United States
1799
1799
Age 85
James Lester resided here in New York, United States
New York, United States
1803
15 Jun 1803
Age 89
Death of James Lester in Dutch Fork, Newberry, South Carolina, United States
Dutch Fork, Newberry, South Carolina, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 15 Jun 1714
    Event Place: Dutch Fork, Newberry, South Carolina, United States
    Record Source: GEDCOM file submitted by Ashley, atowell88@@gmail.com. Imported on 25 January 2023.

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1799
    Event Place: New York, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] GEDCOM file submitted by Ashley, atowell88@@gmail.com. Imported on 25 January 2023.
    [2] New York, U.S., Tax Assessment Rolls of Real and Personal Estates

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: New York City, Out Ward, New York, New York, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] GEDCOM file submitted by Ashley, atowell88@@gmail.com. Imported on 25 January 2023.
    [2] New York, Genealogical Records, 1675-1920, 1790 Federal Census of New York State; Publication Place: Washington, D.C.; Publisher: Government Printing Office; Publication Year: 1908; Page Number: 129

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Out Ward, New York, New York, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] GEDCOM file submitted by Ashley, atowell88@@gmail.com. Imported on 25 January 2023.
    [2] New York, Genealogical Records, 1675-1920, 1790 Federal Census of New York State; Publication Place: Washington, D.C.; Publisher: Government Printing Office; Publication Year: 1908; Page Number: 129

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 15 Jun 1803
    Event Place: Dutch Fork, Newberry, South Carolina, United States
    Record Source: GEDCOM file submitted by Ashley, atowell88@@gmail.com. Imported on 25 January 2023.

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