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Jewell J Kester 1902–1997 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 8 JAN 1902

Birth Location: Thornton, Limestone, Texas, USA

Death Date: 20 APR 1997

Death Location: Roseburg, Douglas, Oregon, USA

Father: Chris Johnson

Mother: Harriet Oliphant

Spouse(s): Frank Kester

Children(s): Doris Kester, Thomas Kester, LaVerne Kester

In 1902, Jewell J Kester entered the world in Thornton, Limestone, Texas, USA, born to Chris Johnson And Harriet Manning Hattie Oliphant. In 1910, Jewell J Kester resided in Marietta Ward 5, Love, Oklahoma, USA. In 1920, Jewell J Kester resided in Justice Precinct 2, Ellis, Texas, USA. Jewell J Kester married Frank Taylor Kester, and had children including Doris Mae Kester, Laverne Adelle Kester, Thomas O Kester. Jewell J Kester passed away in 1997 in Roseburg, Douglas, Oregon, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1902, Jewell J Kester entered the world in Thornton, Limestone, Texas, USA, born to Chris Johnson And Harriet Manning Hattie Oliphant.
  • In 1910, Jewell J Kester resided in Marietta Ward 5, Love, Oklahoma, USA.
  • In 1920, Jewell J Kester resided in Justice Precinct 2, Ellis, Texas, USA.
  • Jewell J Kester married Frank Taylor Kester, and had children including Doris Mae Kester, Laverne Adelle Kester, Thomas O Kester.
  • Jewell J Kester passed away in 1997 in Roseburg, Douglas, Oregon, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Chris Johnson
1862–1916
Birth Location: Denmark
CJ
Harriet Oliphant
1862–1909
Birth Location: Georgia, USA
HO

Spouses(s)

Frank Kester
1899–1995
Birth Location: Wakenda, Carroll, Missouri, USA
FK

Children(s)

Doris Kester
1925–2020
Birth Location: Sacramento County, California, USA
DK
Thomas Kester
1924–2018
Birth Location: Sacramento, California, USA
TK
LaVerne Kester
1927–2006
Birth Location: Sacramento County, California, USA
LK

Jewell Kester's Ancestors

Self
Jewell Kester
1902–1997
Birth Place: Thornton, Limestone, Texas, USA
Parents
Chris Johnson
1862–1916
Denmark
Harriet (Manning "Hattie") Oliphant
1862–1909
Georgia, USA
Grandparents
Solomon (Rainwater) Oliphant
1823–1891
Hancock County, Georgia, USA
Amanda Rainwater
1830–
Georgia, USA
Great-Grandparents
Aaron Oliphant
1800–
Rebecca Rainwater
1800–
Solomon Jr
1799–1856
Nancy Linn
1806–
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Jewell Kester's Descendants

1.
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Jewell (J) Kester (8 JAN 1902–20 APR 1997) m. Frank (Taylor) Kester (3 APR 1899–8 OCT 1995)
  1. 1. Doris (Mae) Kester 1925–2020 m. Harold (Wayne *twin*) Shanks 1923–2003
  2. 2. Thomas (O) Kester 1924–2018 m. Selma (Joy) Nickerson 1923–2014 m. Kester 1925–
  3. 3. LaVerne (Adelle) Kester 1927–2006 m. Bruce (Edward) Kott 1923–2002 m. Emil (John "Butch") Bender 1916–2006

Jewell Kester's Timeline

12 Records

1902
8 JAN 1902
Birth of Jewell J Kester in Thornton, Limestone, Texas, USA
Thornton, Limestone, Texas, USA
1910
1910
Age 8
Jewell J Kester resided here in Marietta Ward 5, Love, Oklahoma, USA
Marietta Ward 5, Love, Oklahoma, USA
1920
1920
Age 18
Jewell J Kester resided here in Justice Precinct 2, Ellis, Texas, USA
Justice Precinct 2, Ellis, Texas, USA
1923
ABT 1923
Age 21
Jewell J Kester resided here in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Oklahoma, USA
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Oklahoma, USA
1930
1930
Age 28
Jewell J Kester resided here in Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California, USA
Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California, USA
1935
1935
Age 33
Jewell J Kester resided here in Bixby, Arizona
Bixby, Arizona
1938
1938
Age 36
Jewell J Kester resided here in Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California, USA
Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California, USA
1940
1 APR 1940
Age 38
Jewell J Kester resided here in Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California, USA
Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California, USA
1941
1941
Age 39
Jewell J Kester resided here in Los Angeles, California, USA
Los Angeles, California, USA
1942
1942
Age 40
Jewell J Kester resided here in Los Angeles, California, USA
Los Angeles, California, USA
1960
1960
Age 58
Jewell J Kester resided here in Inglewood, California, USA
Inglewood, California, USA
1997
20 APR 1997
Age 95
Death of Jewell J Kester in Roseburg, Douglas, Oregon, USA
Roseburg, Douglas, Oregon, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 8 JAN 1902
    Event Place: Thornton, Limestone, Texas, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-Current, Number: 564-14-8027; Issue State: California; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [2] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Justice Precinct 2, Ellis, Texas; Roll: T625_1800; Page: 16B; Enumeration District: 127; Image: 745
    [3] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California; Roll: T627_429; Page: 21B; Enumeration District: 60-1221
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California; Roll: 155; Page: 37A; Enumeration District: 0582; Image: 313.0; FHL microfilm: 2339890
    [5] Oregon, Death Index, Oregon State Library; Oregon Death Index 1931-1941; Reel Title: State of Oregon Death Index; Year Range: 1991-2000
    [6] U.S., Find a Grave Index
    [7] Oklahoma, County Marriages
    [8] U.S. Public Records Index
    [9] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Marietta Ward 5, Love, Oklahoma; Roll: T624_1261; Page: 14A; Enumeration District: 0171; FHL microfilm: 1375274
    [10] Oklahoma, Select County Marriage Records, 1893-1951, Cleveland County Clerk's Office; Norman, Oklahoma; Cleveland County Marriage Records
    [11] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Marietta Ward 5, Love, Oklahoma, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Marietta Ward 5, Love, Oklahoma; Roll: T624_1261; Page: 14A; Enumeration District: 0171; FHL microfilm: 1375274

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Custom Event

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Roseburg, Douglas County, Oregon, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave Index

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 20 APR 1997
    Event Place: Roseburg, Douglas, Oregon, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-Current, Number: 564-14-8027; Issue State: California; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [2] Oregon, Death Index, Oregon State Library; Oregon Death Index 1931-1941; Reel Title: State of Oregon Death Index; Year Range: 1991-2000
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave Index
    [4] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1960
    Event Place: Inglewood, California, USA
    Record Source: U.S. City Directories, 1821-1989

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California; Roll: 155; Page: 37A; Enumeration District: 0582; Image: 313.0; FHL microfilm: 2339890

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 APR 1940
    Event Place: Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California; Roll: T627_429; Page: 21B; Enumeration District: 60-1221
    [2] U.S. City Directories

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Bixby, Arizona
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California; Roll: T627_429; Page: 21B; Enumeration District: 60-1221

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1941
    Event Place: Los Angeles, California, USA
    Record Source: U.S. City Directories, 1821-1989

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Justice Precinct 2, Ellis, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Justice Precinct 2, Ellis, Texas; Roll: T625_1800; Page: 16B; Enumeration District: 127; Image: 745

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1942
    Event Place: Los Angeles, California, USA
    Record Source: California, U.S., Voter Registrations, California State Library; Sacramento, California; Great Register of Voters, 1900-1968

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: ABT 1923
    Event Place: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Oklahoma, USA
    Record Source: Newspapers.com Marriage Index, 1800s-1999, Publication Date: 28 Dec 1923; Publication Place: Norman, Oklahoma, USA; ,0.15052354,0.9552633,0.18081476&xid=3398

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1938
    Event Place: Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California, USA

    Genealogy Event 15
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Chino Valley, AZ
    Record Source: U.S. Public Records Index
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