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Lester L. (Sheldon) Stratton 1898–1983 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 16 Oct 1898

Birth Location: Minnehaha, South Dakota, USA

Death Date: Apr 1983

Death Location: Wentworth, Lake, South Dakota, USA

Father: Sheldon Stratton

Mother: Lydia Beebe

Spouse(s): Bertha Hoefert

Children(s): Arvin Stratton, Vernette Stratton

The story of Lester L. (Sheldon) Stratton began in 1898 in Minnehaha, South Dakota, USA. In 1905, Lester L. (Sheldon) Stratton resided in South Dakota, United States. In 1910, Lester L. (Sheldon) Stratton resided in Dell Rapids, Minnehaha, South Dakota, USA. Lester L. (Sheldon) Stratton married Bertha Sophia Augusta Charles Hoefert, and had children including Arvin Lester Stratton, Lois Lester Stratton, Vernette Lester Stratton. Lester L. (Sheldon) Stratton passed away in 1983 in Wentworth, Lake, South Dakota, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of Lester L. (Sheldon) Stratton began in 1898 in Minnehaha, South Dakota, USA.
  • In 1905, Lester L. (Sheldon) Stratton resided in South Dakota, United States.
  • In 1910, Lester L. (Sheldon) Stratton resided in Dell Rapids, Minnehaha, South Dakota, USA.
  • Lester L. (Sheldon) Stratton married Bertha Sophia Augusta Charles Hoefert, and had children including Arvin Lester Stratton, Lois Lester Stratton, Vernette Lester Stratton.
  • Lester L. (Sheldon) Stratton passed away in 1983 in Wentworth, Lake, South Dakota, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Sheldon Stratton
1868–1944
Birth Location: Wisconsin, USA
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Lydia Beebe
1877–1973
Birth Location: Hawkeye, Fayette, Iowa, USA
LB

Spouses(s)

Bertha Hoefert
1900–1990
Birth Location: Humboldt, Minnehaha, South Dakota, USA
BH

Children(s)

Arvin Stratton
1921–2006
Birth Location: Humboldt, Minnehaha, South Dakota, USA
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Vernette Stratton
1924–
Birth Location: South Dakota, USA
VS

Lester Stratton's Ancestors

Self
Lester Stratton
1898–1983
Birth Place: Minnehaha, South Dakota, USA
Parents
Sheldon Elbanan (Elhannon) Stratton
1868–1944
Wisconsin, USA
Lydia ("Stella" Estella (George)) Beebe
1877–1973
Hawkeye, Fayette, Iowa, USA
Grandparents
Elhanon (Winchester (Sheldon)) Stratton
1824–1913
Bennington, Bennington, Vermont, USA
Mary (Alta) Lewis
1827–1900
Cornwall, Addison, Vermont, USA
George (Washington) Beebe
1836–
New York, USA
Hannah Loton
1842–
Folkestone, Kent, England
Great-Grandparents
Sheldon Stratton
1789–1869
Hannah Ayers
1786–1858
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Joel Stratton
1758–1847
Rhoda Beeman
1764–1836

Lester Stratton's Descendants

1.
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Lester (L. (Sheldon)) Stratton (16 Oct 1898–Apr 1983) m. Bertha (Sophia Augusta (Charles)) Hoefert (6 Oct 1900–Dec 1990)
  1. 1. Arvin ((Lester)) Stratton 1921–2006
  2. 2. Vernette ((Lester)) Stratton 1924–

Lester Stratton's Timeline

12 Records

1898
16 Oct 1898
Birth of Lester L. (Sheldon) Stratton in Minnehaha, South Dakota, USA
Minnehaha, South Dakota, USA
1905
1905
Age 7
Lester L. (Sheldon) Stratton resided here in South Dakota, United States
South Dakota, United States
1910
1910
Age 12
Lester L. (Sheldon) Stratton resided here in Dell Rapids, Minnehaha, South Dakota, USA
Dell Rapids, Minnehaha, South Dakota, USA
1915
abt 1915
Age 17
Lester L. (Sheldon) Stratton resided here in South Dakota, United States
South Dakota, United States
1920
1920
Age 22
Lester L. (Sheldon) Stratton resided here in Wellington, Minnehaha, South Dakota, USA
Wellington, Minnehaha, South Dakota, USA
1925
1925
Age 27
Lester L. (Sheldon) Stratton resided here in South Dakota, USA
South Dakota, USA
1930
1930
Age 32
Lester L. (Sheldon) Stratton resided here in Wentworth, Lake, South Dakota, USA
Wentworth, Lake, South Dakota, USA
1935
1935
Age 37
Lester L. (Sheldon) Stratton resided here in Rural, Lake, South Dakota
Rural, Lake, South Dakota
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 42
Lester L. (Sheldon) Stratton resided here in Wentworth, Lake, South Dakota, USA
Wentworth, Lake, South Dakota, USA
1945
1945
Age 47
Lester L. (Sheldon) Stratton resided here in Wentworth, Lake, South Dakota
Wentworth, Lake, South Dakota
1983
5 Apr 1983
Age 85
Death of Lester L. (Sheldon) Stratton in Wentworth, Lake, South Dakota, USA
Wentworth, Lake, South Dakota, USA
1983
Apr 1983
Age 85
Burial of Lester L. (Sheldon) Stratton in Wentworth, Lake, South Dakota, USA
Wentworth, Lake, South Dakota, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 16 Oct 1898
    Event Place: Minnehaha, South Dakota, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Wentworth, Lake, South Dakota; Roll: T627_3859; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 40-21
    [2] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 503-30-6549; Issue State: South Dakota; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Wellington, Minnehaha, South Dakota; Roll: T625_1725; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 206; Image: 346
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Wentworth, Lake, South Dakota; Roll: 2225; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 0022; Image: 1095.0; FHL microfilm: 2341959
    [5] South Dakota Births
    [6] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Dell Rapids, Minnehaha, South Dakota; Roll: T624_1486; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 0323; FHL microfilm: 1375499
    [7] South Dakota, State Census, 1905
    [8] South Dakota, State Census, 1915
    [9] South Dakota, State Census
    [10] South Dakota, State Census, 1945
    [11] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [12] South Dakota, Find a Grave Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1905
    Event Place: South Dakota, United States
    Record Source: South Dakota, State Census, 1905

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Dell Rapids, Minnehaha, South Dakota, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Dell Rapids, Minnehaha, South Dakota; Roll: T624_1486; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 0323; FHL microfilm: 1375499

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: abt 1915
    Event Place: South Dakota, United States
    Record Source: South Dakota, State Census, 1915

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Wellington, Minnehaha, South Dakota, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Wellington, Minnehaha, South Dakota; Roll: T625_1725; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 206; Image: 346

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1925
    Event Place: South Dakota, USA
    Record Source: South Dakota, State Census

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Wentworth, Lake, South Dakota, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Wentworth, Lake, South Dakota; Roll: 2225; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 0022; Image: 1095.0; FHL microfilm: 2341959

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Rural, Lake, South Dakota
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Wentworth, Lake, South Dakota; Roll: T627_3859; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 40-21

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Wentworth, Lake, South Dakota, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Wentworth, Lake, South Dakota; Roll: T627_3859; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 40-21

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1945
    Event Place: Wentworth, Lake, South Dakota
    Record Source: South Dakota, State Census, 1945

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 5 Apr 1983
    Event Place: Wentworth, Lake, South Dakota, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 503-30-6549; Issue State: South Dakota; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [2] South Dakota, Cemetery Index
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [4] South Dakota, Find a Grave Index

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: Apr 1983
    Event Place: Wentworth, Lake, South Dakota, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] South Dakota, Cemetery Index
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] South Dakota, Find a Grave Index
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