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May Maud Lester 1880–1961 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 9 Apr 1880

Birth Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

Death Date: 11 Nov 1961

Death Location: Vernon, North Okanagan Regional District, British Columbia, Canada

Father: William Lester

Mother: Sarah Harvey

Spouse(s): George Barber

Children(s): Elizabeth Barber, Thomas Barber, Samuel Barber, Charles Barber, James Barber

In 1880, May Maud Lester entered the world in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, born to William Dyson Lester And Sarah Ann Elizabeth Harvey. In 1881, May Maud Lester resided in Winnipeg, Selkirk, Manitoba, Canada. In 1891, May Maud Lester resided in Ward 3, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. May Maud Lester married George Orval Barber, and had children including Charles Barber, Elizabeth Maria Barber, James Barber, Samuel Barber, Thomas Barber. May Maud Lester passed away in 1961 in Vernon, North Okanagan Regional District, British Columbia, Canada.

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Biography

  • In 1880, May Maud Lester entered the world in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, born to William Dyson Lester And Sarah Ann Elizabeth Harvey.
  • In 1881, May Maud Lester resided in Winnipeg, Selkirk, Manitoba, Canada.
  • In 1891, May Maud Lester resided in Ward 3, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada.
  • May Maud Lester married George Orval Barber, and had children including Charles Barber, Elizabeth Maria Barber, James Barber, Samuel Barber, Thomas Barber.
  • May Maud Lester passed away in 1961 in Vernon, North Okanagan Regional District, British Columbia, Canada.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

May Lester's Ancestors

Self
May Lester
1880–1961
Birth Place: Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Parents
William Dyson Lester
1847–1904
Tibenham, Norfolk, England
Sarah (Ann "Elizabeth) Harvey
1849–1899
Depwade, Norfolk, England
Grandparents
George Lester
1823–1858
Tibenham,Norfolk
Mary (Ann) Bailey
1829–1904
Fundenhall, Norfolk, England
George Harvey
1806–1871
Fundenhall, Norfolk, England
Elizabeth Lincoln
1810–
Fundenhall, Norfolk, England
Great-Grandparents
William LESTER
1785–1861
Sarah LING
1781–1865
Robert Bailey
1791–1851
Mary Payne
1796–
2nd-Great-Grandparents
George Lester
1746–1800
Lucy Banks
1749–1818
Robert Linge
1740–
Ann Elsegood
1738–1786

May Lester's Descendants

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May (Maud) Lester (9 Apr 1880–11 Nov 1961) m. George (Orval) Barber (25 Aug 1864–9 Jul 1924)
  1. 1. Elizabeth (Maria) Barber 1906–1993 m. Edward Smith 1902–1939 m. Thomas (John) O'Neill 1915–1993
    1. 1. James (Albert) Smith 1928–2021 m. Margaret (Lillian) Riddell 1931–2013
    2. 2. Edna (May) Smith 1923–1997
    3. 3. George (Orval) Smith 1924–2000
    4. 4. Lawrence (Samuel (Pete)) Smith 1927–2004
  2. 2. Thomas Barber 1900–
  3. 3. Samuel Barber 1904–
  4. 4. Charles Barber 1902–
  5. 5. James Barber 1901–

May Lester's Timeline

11 Records

1880
9 Apr 1880
Birth of May Maud Lester in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
1881
1881
Age 1
May Maud Lester resided here in Winnipeg, Selkirk, Manitoba, Canada
Winnipeg, Selkirk, Manitoba, Canada
1891
1891
Age 11
May Maud Lester resided here in Ward 3, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Ward 3, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
1901
1901
Age 21
May Maud Lester resided here in Manitoba, Canada
Manitoba, Canada
1906
29 Jun 1906
Age 26
May Maud Lester resided here in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
1911
1911
Age 31
May Maud Lester resided here in Vancouver, British Columbia
Vancouver, British Columbia
1916
1916
Age 36
May Maud Lester resided here in 41, Battle River, Alberta, Canada
41, Battle River, Alberta, Canada
1921
3 Nov 1921
Age 41
May Maud Lester resided here in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
1931
1931
Age 51
May Maud Lester resided here in 40, Battle River, Alberta, Canada
40, Battle River, Alberta, Canada
1949
1949
Age 69
May Maud Lester resided here in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
1961
11 Nov 1961
Age 81
Death of May Maud Lester in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
Victoria, British Columbia, Canada

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 9 Apr 1880
    Event Place: Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
    Record Source:
    [1] Canadian Passenger Lists, Library and Archives Canada; Ottawa, ON, Canada; Passenger Lists, 1865-1935; Series: RG 76-C; Roll: T-4856
    [2] 1891 Census of Canada, Year: 1891; Census Place: Ward 3, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada; Roll: T-6296; Family No: 218
    [3] 1916 Canada Census of Manitoba, Saskatchewan, and Alberta, Year: 1916; Census Place: Alberta, Battle River, 12; Roll: T-21947; Page: 23; Family No: 253
    [4] 1881 Census of Canada, Year: 1881; Census Place: Winnipeg, Selkirk, Manitoba; Roll: C_13282; Page: 17; Family No: 89
    [5] British Columbia, Canada, Death Index, 1872-1990
    [6] 1901 Census of Canada, Year: 1901; Census Place: Manitoba; Page: 2; Family No: 15
    [7] 1906 Canada Census of Manitoba, Saskatchewan, and Alberta, Year: 1906; Census Place: 03C, Winnipeg, Manitoba; Page: 59; Family No: 394
    [8] 1911 Census of Canada
    [9] Canada, Find a Grave Index
    [10] 1931 Census of Canada, Library and Archives Canada; Ottawa, Ontario, Canada; Seventh Census of Canada, 1931; Folder Number: T-27349; Census Place: Battle River, Alberta, Canada; Page Number: 3

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1881
    Event Place: Winnipeg, Selkirk, Manitoba, Canada
    Record Source: 1881 Census of Canada, Year: 1881; Census Place: Winnipeg, Selkirk, Manitoba; Roll: C_13282; Page: 17; Family No: 89

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1891
    Event Place: Ward 3, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
    Record Source: 1891 Census of Canada, Year: 1891; Census Place: Ward 3, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada; Roll: T-6296; Family No: 218

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1901
    Event Place: Manitoba, Canada
    Record Source: 1901 Census of Canada, Year: 1901; Census Place: Manitoba; Page: 2; Family No: 15

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 29 Jun 1906
    Event Place: Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
    Record Source: 1906 Canada Census of Manitoba, Saskatchewan, and Alberta, Year: 1906; Census Place: 03C, Winnipeg, Manitoba; Page: 59; Family No: 394

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1911
    Event Place: Vancouver, British Columbia
    Record Source: 1911 Census of Canada

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 29 Jul 1915
    Event Place: Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
    Record Source: Canadian Passenger Lists, Library and Archives Canada; Ottawa, ON, Canada; Passenger Lists, 1865-1935; Series: RG 76-C; Roll: T-4856

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1916
    Event Place: 41, Battle River, Alberta, Canada
    Record Source: 1916 Canada Census of Manitoba, Saskatchewan, and Alberta, Year: 1916; Census Place: Alberta, Battle River, 12; Roll: T-21947; Page: 23; Family No: 253

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 3 Nov 1921
    Event Place: Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
    Record Source: Canada, Newspapers.com Stories and Events Index, 1800's to Current, The Province; Publication Date: 3 Nov 1921; Publication Place: Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1931
    Event Place: 40, Battle River, Alberta, Canada
    Record Source: 1931 Census of Canada, Library and Archives Canada; Ottawa, Ontario, Canada; Seventh Census of Canada, 1931; Folder Number: T-27349; Census Place: Battle River, Alberta, Canada; Page Number: 3

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1949
    Event Place: Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
    Record Source: Canada, Voters Lists, 1935-1980, Library and Archives Canada; Ottawa, Ontario, Canada; Voters Lists, Federal Elections, 1935-1980

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Flagstaffe
    Record Source: 1916 Canada Census of Manitoba, Saskatchewan, and Alberta, Year: 1916; Census Place: Alberta, Battle River, 12; Roll: T-21947; Page: 23; Family No: 253

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Victoria
    Record Source: Canada, Newspapers.com Obituary Index, Times Colonist; Publication Date: 13 Nov 1961; Publication Place: Victoria, British Columbia, Canada; ,0.49118254,0.15033509,0.55522865&xid=3355

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Residence
    Record Source:
    [1] Canadian Passenger Lists, Library and Archives Canada; Ottawa, ON, Canada; Passenger Lists, 1865-1935; Series: RG 76-C; Roll: T-4856
    [2] 1911 Census of Canada

    Genealogy Event 15
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 11 Nov 1961
    Event Place: Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
    Record Source:
    [1] British Columbia, Canada, Death Index, 1872-1990
    [2] Canada, Find a Grave Index
    [3] Canada, Newspapers.com Obituary Index, Times Colonist; Publication Date: 13 Nov 1961; Publication Place: Victoria, British Columbia, Canada; ,0.49118254,0.15033509,0.55522865&xid=3355

    Genealogy Event 16
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Vernon, North Okanagan Regional District, British Columbia, Canada
    Record Source: Canada, Find a Grave Index

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