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Martha Ann Elizabeth Hester 1844–1923 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 23 December 1844

Birth Location: Alabama, United States

Death Date: 01 August 1923

Death Location: Downsville, Union Parish, Louisiana, USA

Father: Joseph Hester

Mother: Mary"Polly" Brewster

Spouse(s): Mallard Williams

Children(s): Elizabeth Williams, Joseph Williams, Lillie Williams, Ozema Williams, Edward Williams, Alice Williams, Arthur Williams, Arthur Williams, Beulah Williams, Theophilus Williams

In 1844, Martha Ann Elizabeth Hester entered the world in Alabama, United States, born to Joseph Tapley Hester And Mary Polly Brewster. In 1840, Martha Ann Elizabeth Hester resided in Farr River District, Granville, North Carolina, US. In 1850, Martha Ann Elizabeth Hester resided in Union, Louisiana, USA. Martha Ann Elizabeth Hester married Mallard Charles Williams, and had children including Alice Williams, Arthur Lamar Williams, Arthur Williams, Beulah Williams, Edward Udolphas Williams, Elizabeth J Williams, Joseph Willie Williams, Lillie Maud Williams, Ozema Williams, Theophilus Williams. Martha Ann Elizabeth Hester passed away in 1923 in Downsville, Union Parish, Louisiana, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1844, Martha Ann Elizabeth Hester entered the world in Alabama, United States, born to Joseph Tapley Hester And Mary Polly Brewster.
  • In 1840, Martha Ann Elizabeth Hester resided in Farr River District, Granville, North Carolina, US.
  • In 1850, Martha Ann Elizabeth Hester resided in Union, Louisiana, USA.
  • Martha Ann Elizabeth Hester married Mallard Charles Williams, and had children including Alice Williams, Arthur Lamar Williams, Arthur Williams, Beulah Williams, Edward Udolphas Williams, Elizabeth J Williams, Joseph Willie Williams, Lillie Maud Williams, Ozema Williams, Theophilus Williams.
  • Martha Ann Elizabeth Hester passed away in 1923 in Downsville, Union Parish, Louisiana, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Joseph Hester
1821–1907
Birth Location: Conecuh, Alabama, United States
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Mary"Polly" Brewster
1823–1890
Birth Location: Conecuh, Alabama, United States
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Spouses(s)

Mallard Williams
1835–1892
Birth Location: Pike County, Alabama
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Children(s)

Elizabeth Williams
1866–1935
Birth Location: Louisiana
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Joseph Williams
1869–1961
Birth Location: Downsville, Union, Louisiana, United States
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Lillie Williams
1880–
Birth Location: Lincoln, Louisiana, United States
LW
Ozema Williams
1876–1943
Birth Location: Choudrant, Lincoln, Louisiana, United States
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Edward Williams
1874–1953
Birth Location: Downsville, Union Parish, Louisiana, USA
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Alice Williams
1872–1880
Birth Location: Louisiana
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Arthur Williams
1882–1963
Birth Location: Downsville, Lincoln, Louisiana, United States
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Arthur Williams
1882–
Birth Location: Louisiana
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Beulah Williams
1887–1968
Birth Location: Louisiana, United States
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Theophilus Williams
1867–1870
Birth Location: Downsville, Union, Louisiana, United States
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Martha Hester's Ancestors

Self
Martha Hester
1844–1923
Birth Place: Alabama, United States
Parents
Joseph Tapley Hester
1821–1907
Conecuh, Alabama, United States
Mary"Polly" Brewster
1823–1890
Conecuh, Alabama, United States
Grandparents
John (Randolph) Hester
1790–1851
Granville, Guilford, North Carolina, United States
Elizabeth (Nancy) Yarborough
1792–1873
Roxboro, Person, North Carolina, United States
Hiram Brewster
1794–1880
Georgia
Elizabeth (Temperance) Kemp
1796–1857
North Carolina, USA
Great-Grandparents
Henry Brewster
1757–1817
Margaret Bowen
1760–1818
Squire Kemp
1775–1865
Fanny Watts
1775–1865
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John Jr
1728–1816
Elizabeth Sheriff
1730–1784
Henry Bowen
1738–1808
Nancy Ledbetter
1737–1805

Martha Hester's Descendants

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Martha (Ann Elizabeth) Hester (23 December 1844–01 August 1923) m. Mallard (Charles) Williams (1835–8 Jan 1892)
  1. 1. Elizabeth (J) Williams 1866–1935 m. Samuel (A) Hammons 1864–1942
    1. 1. Arthur Hammons 1905–1907
    2. 2. Velma HAMMONS 1899–1992
    3. 3. Herman (Clark) Hammons 1908–1981
    4. 4. Irma (Zeola) HAMMONS 1904–1977
    5. 5. Luther (Bowman) HAMMONS 1886–1948
    6. 6. Mattie (Lucille) Hammons 1885–1940
    7. 7. Pearl HAMMONS 1895–1968
  2. 2. Joseph (Willie) Williams 1869–1961 m. Anna (Gertrude) Williams 1883–1972
    1. 1. Mary (Gertrude) Williams 1921–
    2. 2. Grace Williams 1906–2004
    3. 3. Arthur (Lloyd) Williams 1903–1904
    4. 4. Mildred Williams 1922–
  3. 3. Lillie (Maud) Williams 1880–
  4. 4. Ozema Williams 1876–1943
  5. 5. Edward (Udolphas) Williams 1874–1953
  6. 6. Alice Williams 1872–1880
  7. 7. Arthur (Lamar) Williams 1882–1963
  8. 8. Arthur Williams 1882–
  9. 9. Beulah Williams 1887–1968
  10. 10. Theophilus Williams 1867–1870

Martha Hester's Timeline

7 Records

1840
1840
Martha Ann Elizabeth Hester resided here in Farr River District, Granville, North Carolina, USA
Farr River District, Granville, North Carolina, USA
1844
23 December 1844
Birth of Martha Ann Elizabeth Hester in Alabama, United States
Alabama, United States
1850
1850
Age 6
Martha Ann Elizabeth Hester resided here in Union, Louisiana, USA
Union, Louisiana, USA
1880
1880
Age 36
Martha Ann Elizabeth Hester resided here in 5th Ward, Lincoln, Louisiana, USA
5th Ward, Lincoln, Louisiana, USA
1910
1910
Age 66
Martha Ann Elizabeth Hester resided here in Police Jury Ward 5, Union, Louisiana, USA
Police Jury Ward 5, Union, Louisiana, USA
1920
1920
Age 76
Martha Ann Elizabeth Hester resided here in Cold Springs, Cullman, Alabama, USA
Cold Springs, Cullman, Alabama, USA
1923
01 August 1923
Age 79
Death of Martha Ann Elizabeth Hester in Downsville, Union, Louisiana, United States
Downsville, Union, Louisiana, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 01 August 1923
    Event Place: Downsville, Union, Louisiana, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Louisiana, Statewide Death Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 23 December 1844
    Event Place: Alabama, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Police Jury Ward 5, Union, Louisiana; Roll: T624_533; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 0137; FHL microfilm: 1374546
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Cold Springs, Cullman, Alabama; Roll: T625_11; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 49; Image: 765
    [4] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Union, Louisiana; Roll: M432_241; Page: 403B; Image: 317
    [5] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: 5th Ward, Lincoln, Louisiana; Roll: 456; Family History Film: 1254456; Page: 4D; Enumeration District: 038; Image: 0011
    [6] Louisiana, Statewide Death Index

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Downsville, Union Parish, Louisiana, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1840
    Event Place: Farr River District, Granville, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1840 United States Federal Census, Year: 1840; Census Place: Farr River District, Granville, North Carolina; Roll: 360; Page: 141; Image: 290; Family History Library Film: 0018094

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: 5th Ward, Lincoln, Louisiana, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: 5th Ward, Lincoln, Louisiana; Roll: 456; Family History Film: 1254456; Page: 4D; Enumeration District: 038; Image: 0011

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Union, Louisiana, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Union, Louisiana; Roll: M432_241; Page: 403B; Image: 317

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Cold Springs, Cullman, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Cold Springs, Cullman, Alabama; Roll: T625_11; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 49; Image: 765

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Police Jury Ward 5, Union, Louisiana, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Police Jury Ward 5, Union, Louisiana; Roll: T624_533; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 0137; FHL microfilm: 1374546
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