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Lester Sylvester Reed 1913–1970 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 26 Jan 1913

Birth Location: Scott City, Kosciusko, Indiana, USA

Death Date: 22 May 1970

Death Location: Elkhart General Hospital, Elkhart, Elkhart, Indiana, USA

Father: Earl Reed

Mother: Magretta Evans

Spouse(s):

Children(s):

The story of Lester Sylvester Reed began in 1913 in Scott City, Kosciusko, Indiana, USA. In 1920, Lester Sylvester Reed resided in Locke, Elkhart, Indiana, USA. In 1930, Lester Sylvester Reed resided in Nappanee, Elkhart, Indiana, USA. Lester Sylvester Reed married Mabel Vaughnles Turner, and had children including Kevin Claude Reed, Ricky Reed. Lester Sylvester Reed passed away in 1970 in Elkhart General Hospital, Elkhart, Elkhart, Indiana, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of Lester Sylvester Reed began in 1913 in Scott City, Kosciusko, Indiana, USA.
  • In 1920, Lester Sylvester Reed resided in Locke, Elkhart, Indiana, USA.
  • In 1930, Lester Sylvester Reed resided in Nappanee, Elkhart, Indiana, USA.
  • Lester Sylvester Reed married Mabel Vaughnles Turner, and had children including Kevin Claude Reed, Ricky Reed.
  • Lester Sylvester Reed passed away in 1970 in Elkhart General Hospital, Elkhart, Elkhart, Indiana, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Earl Reed
1886–1970
Birth Location: Kosciusko County, Indiana, USA
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Magretta Evans
1892–1971
Birth Location: Clunette Community, Prairie Township, Kosciusko County, Indiana, USA
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Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Lester Reed's Ancestors

Self
Lester Reed
1913–1970
Birth Place: Scott City, Kosciusko, Indiana, USA
Parents
Earl Everett Reed
1886–1970
Kosciusko County, Indiana, USA
Magretta (Ellen "Maggie") Evans
1892–1971
Clunette Community, Prairie Township, Kosciusko County, Indiana, USA
Grandparents
Charles (E) Reed
1862–1922
Indiana, USA
Mary (Evelyn) Roose
1868–1922
Marshall County, Indiana, USA
George (Harrison) Evans
1847–1914
Ohio, USA
Sarah (Jane) Deer
1859–1908
Etna Green, Kosciusko, Indiana, USA
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Lester Reed's Timeline

6 Records

1913
26 Jan 1913
Birth of Lester Sylvester Reed in Scott City, Kosciusko, Indiana, USA
Scott City, Kosciusko, Indiana, USA
1920
1920
Age 7
Lester Sylvester Reed resided here in Locke, Elkhart, Indiana, USA
Locke, Elkhart, Indiana, USA
1930
1930
Age 17
Lester Sylvester Reed resided here in Nappanee, Elkhart, Indiana, USA
Nappanee, Elkhart, Indiana, USA
1935
1935
Age 22
Lester Sylvester Reed resided here in Nappanee, Elkhart, Indiana, USA
Nappanee, Elkhart, Indiana, USA
1940
1940
Age 27
Lester Sylvester Reed resided here in Nappanee, Elkhart, Indiana, USA
Nappanee, Elkhart, Indiana, USA
1970
22 May 1970
Age 57
Death of Lester Sylvester Reed in Elkhart General Hospital, Elkhart, Elkhart, Indiana, USA
Elkhart General Hospital, Elkhart, Elkhart, Indiana, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 26 Jan 1913
    Event Place: Scott City, Kosciusko, Indiana, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Nappanee, Elkhart, Indiana; Roll: m-t0627-01041; Page: 14A; Enumeration District: 20-49
    [2] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Locke, Elkhart, Indiana; Roll: T625_431; Page: 16B; Enumeration District: 28
    [3] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Nappanee, Elkhart, Indiana; Roll: 585; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 0036; Image: 510.0; FHL microfilm: 2340320
    [4] Indiana, U.S., Death Certificates, 1899-2017, Indiana Archives and Records Administration; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Death Certificates; Year: 1970; Roll: 07
    [5] Indiana, U.S., Birth Certificates, 1907-1944
    [6] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
    [7] Indiana, Marriage Certificates, Indiana Archives and Records Administration; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Series Number: 89-204; Year: 1989 Mar; Certificate Range: 002892 - 004999
    [8] Indiana, Marriage Certificates, Indiana Archives and Records Administration; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Series Number: 89-204; Year: 2004; Certificate Range: 022000 - 023000

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Locke, Elkhart, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Locke, Elkhart, Indiana; Roll: T625_431; Page: 16B; Enumeration District: 28

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Nappanee, Elkhart, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Nappanee, Elkhart, Indiana; Roll: 585; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 0036; Image: 510.0; FHL microfilm: 2340320

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Nappanee, Elkhart, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Nappanee, Elkhart, Indiana; Roll: m-t0627-01041; Page: 14A; Enumeration District: 20-49

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Nappanee, Elkhart, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Nappanee, Elkhart, Indiana; Roll: m-t0627-01041; Page: 14A; Enumeration District: 20-49

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 23 May 1970
    Event Place: South Bend, Saint Joseph, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: Newspapers.com - The South Bend Tribune - 23 May 1970 - Page 4, 23 May 1970

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 23 May 1970
    Event Place: South Bend, Saint Joseph, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: Newspapers.com - The South Bend Tribune - 23 May 1970 - Page 4, 23 May 1970

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 22 May 1970
    Event Place: Elkhart General Hospital, Elkhart, Elkhart, Indiana, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Indiana, U.S., Death Certificates, 1899-2017, Indiana Archives and Records Administration; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Death Certificates; Year: 1970; Roll: 07
    [2] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
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