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Luther Maden Hester 1891–1952 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 17 Oct 1891

Birth Location: Marion, Virginia

Death Date: 31 May 1952

Death Location: Marion, Virginia, USA

Father: Charles Hester

Mother: Narcissus Harris

Spouse(s): Mattie Hester

Children(s): Donald Osborne, Solomon Osborne

The story of Luther Maden Hester began in 1891 in Marion, Virginia. In 1900, Luther Maden Hester resided in Marion, Smyth, Virginia, USA. In 1910, Luther Maden Hester resided in Marion, Smyth, Virginia, USA. Luther Maden Hester married Mattie Hester, and had children including Donald Osborne, Solomon Osborne. Luther Maden Hester passed away in 1952 in Marion, Virginia, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of Luther Maden Hester began in 1891 in Marion, Virginia.
  • In 1900, Luther Maden Hester resided in Marion, Smyth, Virginia, USA.
  • In 1910, Luther Maden Hester resided in Marion, Smyth, Virginia, USA.
  • Luther Maden Hester married Mattie Hester, and had children including Donald Osborne, Solomon Osborne.
  • Luther Maden Hester passed away in 1952 in Marion, Virginia, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Charles Hester
1847–1930
Birth Location: Marion, Smyth, Virginia, United States
CH
Narcissus Harris
1859–1937
Birth Location: Smyth County, Virginia, USA
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Spouses(s)

Mattie Hester
1891–
Birth Location: Virginia
MH

Children(s)

Donald Osborne
1916–
Birth Location: Virginia
DO
Solomon Osborne
1918–
Birth Location: Virginia
SO

Luther Hester's Ancestors

Self
Luther Hester
1891–1952
Birth Place: Marion, Virginia
Parents
Charles Wesley Hester
1847–1930
Marion, Smyth, Virginia, United States
Narcissus (Victoria Pendleton) Harris
1859–1937
Smyth County, Virginia, USA
Grandparents
Thomas (L) Hester
1812–1882
Granville County, North Carolina
Nancy (Jones) Ford
1809–1897
Granville County, North Carolina, USA
Nathaniel (James "Jack") Harris
1834–1904
Tennessee
Sarah (A.) New
1840–1899
Todd Co., Kentucky
Great-Grandparents
Zachariah Hester
1780–1860
Nancy Rice
1784–1855
John Ford
1773–1833
Mary Jones
1770–
Buxton Harris
1807–1874
Salley Bradley
1812–1895
William New
1790–
Ellen Bryan
1800–1850
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Luther Hester's Descendants

1.
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Luther (Maden) Hester (17 Oct 1891–31 May 1952) m. Mattie Hester (abt 1891–)
  1. 1. Donald Osborne 1916–
  2. 2. Solomon Osborne 1918–

Luther Hester's Timeline

8 Records

1891
17 Oct 1891
Birth of Luther Maden Hester in Marion, Virginia
Marion, Virginia
1900
1900
Age 9
Luther Maden Hester resided here in Marion, Smyth, Virginia, USA
Marion, Smyth, Virginia, USA
1910
1910
Age 19
Luther Maden Hester resided here in Marion, Smyth, Virginia, USA
Marion, Smyth, Virginia, USA
1917
1917-1918
Age 26
Luther Maden Hester resided here in Smyth County, Virginia, USA
Smyth County, Virginia, USA
1930
1930
Age 39
Luther Maden Hester resided here in Marion, Smyth, Virginia, USA
Marion, Smyth, Virginia, USA
1935
1935
Age 44
Luther Maden Hester resided here in Rural, Harford, Maryland
Rural, Harford, Maryland
1940
1940
Age 49
Luther Maden Hester resided here in Election District 2 Halls Cross Rds, Harford, Maryland, USA
Election District 2 Halls Cross Rds, Harford, Maryland, USA
1952
31 May 1952
Age 61
Death of Luther Maden Hester in Marion, Smyth County, Virginia, USA
Marion, Smyth County, Virginia, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 17 Oct 1891
    Event Place: Marion, Virginia
    Record Source:
    [1] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Marion, Smyth, Virginia; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 0006; FHL microfilm: 2342195
    [2] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Marion, Smyth, Virginia; Roll: T624_1649; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 0083; FHL microfilm: 1375662
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [4] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Marion, Smyth, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Marion, Smyth, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Marion, Smyth, Virginia; Roll: T624_1649; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 0083; FHL microfilm: 1375662

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1917-1918
    Event Place: Smyth County, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Virginia; Registration County: Smyth County

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 5 Jun 1919
    Event Place: Brest, France
    Record Source: U.S., Army Transport Service Arriving and Departing Passenger Lists, The National Archives at College Park; College Park, Maryland; Record Group Title: Records of the Office of the Quartermaster General, 1774-1985; Record Group Number: 92; Roll or Box Number: 160

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 12 Jun 1919
    Event Place: Hoboken, New Jersey
    Record Source: U.S., Army Transport Service Arriving and Departing Passenger Lists, The National Archives at College Park; College Park, Maryland; Record Group Title: Records of the Office of the Quartermaster General, 1774-1985; Record Group Number: 92; Roll or Box Number: 160

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Marion, Smyth, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Marion, Smyth, Virginia; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 0006; FHL microfilm: 2342195

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Rural, Harford, Maryland
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Harford, Maryland; Roll: m-t0627-01551; Page: 25A; Enumeration District: 13-8

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Election District 2 Halls Cross Rds, Harford, Maryland, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Harford, Maryland; Roll: m-t0627-01551; Page: 25A; Enumeration District: 13-8

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Marion, Virginia
    Record Source: U.S., Veterans Administration Master Index

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Smyth, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives At St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System; Record Group Number: 147

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 31 May 1952
    Event Place: Marion, Smyth County, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Marion, Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Headstone Applications for Military Veterans, 1861-1985, National Archives at Washington DC; Washington DC, USA; Applications for Headstones for U.S. Military Veterans, 1925-1941; NAID: A1, 2110-C; Record Group Number: 92; Record Group Title: Records of the Office of the Quartermaster General
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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