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Martha J Lester 1820–1899 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: January 1820

Birth Location: Pulaski Co. Kentucky, Kentucky, USA

Death Date: 1899

Death Location: Pulaski, Kentucky, United States

Father: Vincent Jr

Mother: Catharine Baker

Spouse(s): Wm Gossett

Children(s): Vincent Gosset, Elizabeth Gossett, John Gossett, Fontain Gossett, Melia Gossett, Palmyra Gossett

The story of Martha J Lester began in 1820 in Pulaski Co. Kentucky, Kentucky, USA. In 1860, Martha J Lester resided in District 1, Pulaski, Kentucky, USA. In 1870, Martha J Lester resided in Harison, Pulaski, Kentucky, USA. Martha J Lester married Wm B Gossett, and had children including Elizabeth C Gossett, Fontain Gossett, James M Gossett, John Gossett, Melia Gossett, Palmyra A Gossett, Vincent L Gosset. Martha J Lester passed away in 1899 in Pulaski, Kentucky, United States.

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Biography

  • The story of Martha J Lester began in 1820 in Pulaski Co. Kentucky, Kentucky, USA.
  • In 1860, Martha J Lester resided in District 1, Pulaski, Kentucky, USA.
  • In 1870, Martha J Lester resided in Harison, Pulaski, Kentucky, USA.
  • Martha J Lester married Wm B Gossett, and had children including Elizabeth C Gossett, Fontain Gossett, James M Gossett, John Gossett, Melia Gossett, Palmyra A Gossett, Vincent L Gosset.
  • Martha J Lester passed away in 1899 in Pulaski, Kentucky, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

Vincent Jr
1795–1874
Birth Location: Clark County, Kentucky, USA
VJ
Catharine Baker
1800–1870
Birth Location: Virginia, Virginia, USA
CB

Spouses(s)

Wm Gossett
1816–1870
Birth Location: Kentucky, Kentucky, USA
WG

Children(s)

Vincent Gosset
1851–1927
Birth Location: Kentucky
VG
Elizabeth Gossett
1856–1894
Birth Location: Kentucky
EG
John Gossett
1849–1919
Birth Location: Kentucky
JG
Fontain Gossett
1847–
Birth Location: Kentucky
FG
Melia Gossett
1858–1929
Birth Location: Pulaski, Kentucky, United States
MG
Palmyra Gossett
1853–1929
Birth Location: Pulaski County, Kentucky, USA
PG

Martha Lester's Ancestors

Self
Martha Lester
1820–1899
Birth Place: Pulaski Co. Kentucky, Kentucky, USA
Parents
Vincent W. Lester Jr
1795–1874
Clark County, Kentucky, USA
Catharine Baker
1800–1870
Virginia, Virginia, USA
Grandparents
Vincent LESTER
1765–1850
Virginia, USA
Sarah OBANION
1775–1820
Fauquier, Virginia, USA
Jahean ("John") Baker
1770–1859
Madison County, Kentucky
Nancy Mounce
1778–1830
Garrard, Kentucky, United States
Great-Grandparents
John Baker
1750–1770
Matthias Mounce
1752–1781
Mary Smith
1742–1779
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Martha Lester's Descendants

1.
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Martha (J) Lester (January 1820–1899) m. Wm (B) Gossett (1816–1870)
  1. 1. Vincent (L) Gosset 1851–1927
  2. 2. Elizabeth (C) Gossett 1856–1894 m. Lewis Chumbley 1848–1931
    1. 1. Luco (Marion) Chumbley 1893–1980
      1. 1. Thelma (Irene) Chumbley 1924–1983
    2. 2. William (Perry) Chumbley 1881–1928
    3. 3. George (B.) Chumbley 1887–1971
    4. 4. Martha (Elizabeth) Spears 1886–1948
    5. 5. Margaret Roy 1883–1932
  3. 3. John Gossett 1849–1919 m. Martha McLain 1855–
    1. 1. John (Bell) Gossett 1891–1959 m. Priscilla (Elizabeth) Dye 1900–1975
      1. 1. Don (Edwin) Gossett 1933–2014
    2. 2. Marion (L.) Gossett 1874–
    3. 3. Rosetta (C.) Gossett 1877–
    4. 4. Viola Gossett 1879–
  4. 4. Fontain Gossett 1847–
  5. 5. Melia Gossett 1858–1929 m. Jack Carter 1858–1919
    1. 1. Mary (E) Carter 1882–1949
    2. 2. Rosco Carter 1887–
    3. 3. John (J) Carter 1888–1964
    4. 4. Lueta Carter 1897–1956 m. John (Arvil) Harness 1895–1970
      1. 1. George (Phillip) Harness 1917–2002
      2. 2. Chester (Everett) Harness 1915–1981
      3. 3. Edith (J) Harness 1923–2012
    5. 5. Tenlia (B) Carter 1896–
    6. 6. George (Dewey) Carter 1899–1954
    7. 7. Lula Carter 1896–1950
    8. 8. Hattie (F) Carter 1876–
    9. 9. Martha (Elizabeth) Carter 1879–1935 m. James (Perry) Roy 1876–1959
      1. 1. Jordan Roy 1899–1972
      2. 2. Henry (Madison (Matt)) Roy 1897–1982
      3. 3. Vara (T) Roy 1901–1981
      4. 4. Lucy Roy 1915–1996
      5. 5. Lola Roy 1916–1933
      6. 6. Jason Roy 1899–1958
      7. 7. William (Everett) Roy 1902–1972
      8. 8. Albert (Hunter) Roy 1904–1905
      9. 9. James (Perry Roy) Jr 1918–1928
      10. 10. John (Marion) Roy 1913–1980
      11. 11. George (Elmer) Roy 1906–1986
      12. 12. Mary (Margaret) Roy 1908–1932
      13. 13. Permelia (Amelia) Roy 1911–2005
    10. 10. Sylvester Carter 1878–1944
    11. 11. William (Huey) Carter 1874–1944 m. Mary (Jane) Hardwick 1887–1938
      1. 1. Font (Everett) Carter 1904–1984
      2. 2. Clara (Elizabeth "Cleary") Carter 1905–1984
    12. 12. Marion (Tyler) Carter 1884–1957 m. Ada Ragsdale 1893–1971
      1. 1. Orville (R.) Carter 1930–1992
      2. 2. Georgia (Corene) Carter 1928–2020 m. Robert (Lee Stover) Sr 1921–2002
      3. 3. Jesse (Herbert) Carter 1925–1976
      4. 4. Gladys (Marion) Carter 1920–1974 m. Earl Camp 1920–2008
        1. 1. Ann Camp 1943–2020
      5. 5. Pauline Fuller 1917–1987 m. Ray Fuller 1914–2005
        1. 1. Norman (Wayne) Fuller 1943–2004
      6. 6. Katie Carter 1915–1977 m. Harvey (William John) Herrington 1917–1998
      7. 7. Lela (Irene) Carter 1911–2005 m. James ((Jim) Thomas) Cabaniss 1909–1974
        1. 1. Thomas (Clyde) Cabaniss 1950–1981
        2. 2. Clover (Irene) Cabaniss 1947–1996
        3. 3. Patricia (Claude) Cabaniss 1937–2007 m. Walter (Thomas ''Sonny'') Crawford 1935–1982
        4. 4. Loel (Wayne) Cabaniss 1941–2012
        5. 5. Jeannine Cabaniss 1944–2014
      8. 8. Loucille Carter 1912–2002 m. Acy Lancaster 1911–1979
        1. 1. Linda (Kay) Lancaster 1946–1996 m. James Hatch 1944–2007
  6. 6. Palmyra (A.) Gossett 1853–1929

Martha Lester's Timeline

5 Records

1820
January 1820
Birth of Martha J Lester in Pulaski Co. Kentucky, Kentucky, USA
Pulaski Co. Kentucky, Kentucky, USA
1860
1860
Age 40
Martha J Lester resided here in District 1, Pulaski, Kentucky, USA
District 1, Pulaski, Kentucky, USA
1870
1870
Age 50
Martha J Lester resided here in Harison, Pulaski, Kentucky, USA
Harison, Pulaski, Kentucky, USA
1880
1880
Age 60
Martha J Lester resided here in District 2, Pulaski, Kentucky, United States
District 2, Pulaski, Kentucky, United States
1899
1899
Age 79
Death of Martha J Lester in Pulaski, Kentucky, United States
Pulaski, Kentucky, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: January 1820
    Event Place: Pulaski Co. Kentucky, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Kentucky, U.S., Death Records, 1852-1965, Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives; Frankfort, Kentucky
    [2] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: District 2, Pulaski, Kentucky; Roll: 440; Family History Film: 1254440; Page: 68D; Enumeration District: 084; Image: 0141
    [3] 1860 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M653; Residence Date: 1860; Home in 1860: District 1, Pulaski, Kentucky; Roll: M653_393; Page: 185; Family History Library
    [4] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: District 1, Pulaski, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M653; Residence Date: 1860; Home in 1860: District 1, Pulaski, Kentucky; Roll: M653_393; Page: 185; Family History Library

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Harison, Pulaski, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: District 2, Pulaski, Kentucky, United States
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: District 2, Pulaski, Kentucky; Roll: 440; Family History Film: 1254440; Page: 68D; Enumeration District: 084; Image: 0141

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1899
    Event Place: Pulaski, Kentucky, United States
    Record Source: Geneanet Community Trees Index
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