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Paul Hester 1906–1997 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 6 November 1906

Birth Location: Marion, Williamson, Illinois, USA

Death Date: 30 May 1997

Death Location: Marion, Williamson County, Illinois, United States of America

Father: Samuel Hester

Mother: Leslie Newton

Spouse(s): Cecile Lee

Children(s): Grace Hester, Lester Hester, Mabel Hester

The story of Paul Hester began in 1906 in Marion, Williamson, Illinois, USA. In 1935, Paul Hester resided in Marion, Williamson, Illinois. In 1940, Paul Hester resided in Marion, Williamson, Illinois, USA. Paul Hester married Cecile Fern Lee, and had children including Grace Eloise Hester, Lester Sammy Hester, Mabel Letha Hester. Paul Hester passed away in 1997 in Marion, Williamson County, Illinois, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Paul Hester began in 1906 in Marion, Williamson, Illinois, USA.
  • In 1935, Paul Hester resided in Marion, Williamson, Illinois.
  • In 1940, Paul Hester resided in Marion, Williamson, Illinois, USA.
  • Paul Hester married Cecile Fern Lee, and had children including Grace Eloise Hester, Lester Sammy Hester, Mabel Letha Hester.
  • Paul Hester passed away in 1997 in Marion, Williamson County, Illinois, United States of America.

Immediate Family

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Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Paul Hester's Ancestors

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Paul Hester
1906–1997
Birth Place: Marion, Williamson, Illinois, USA
Parents
Samuel Grant Hester
1864–1944
Trigg County, Kentucky, United States of America
Leslie (Sestie) Newton
1876–1965
Kentucky, United States of America
Grandparents
Abner (Nathan) Hester
1832–1900
Tennessee
Mary (Jane) Goley
1839–
Kentucky
Great-Grandparents
James Jr
1787–1870
Mary Keeton
1793–1869
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Captain Hester
1741–1786
Elizabeth Hix
1749–1820

Paul Hester's Descendants

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Paul Hester (6 November 1906–30 May 1997) m. Cecile (Fern) Lee (29 March 1911–23 January 2002)
  1. 1. Grace (Eloise) Hester 1929–2000 m. Maurice (Lee) Ray 1926–2004
  2. 2. Lester (Sammy) Hester 1932–2005
  3. 3. Mabel (Letha) Hester 1931–2005

Paul Hester's Timeline

4 Records

1906
6 November 1906
Birth of Paul Hester in Marion, Williamson, Illinois, USA
Marion, Williamson, Illinois, USA
1935
1935
Age 29
Paul Hester resided here in Marion, Williamson, Illinois
Marion, Williamson, Illinois
1940
1940
Age 34
Paul Hester resided here in Marion, Williamson, Illinois, USA
Marion, Williamson, Illinois, USA
1997
30 May 1997
Age 91
Death of Paul Hester
None

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 6 November 1906
    Event Place: Marion, Williamson, Illinois, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Marion, Williamson, Illinois; Roll: m-t0627-00911; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 100-27
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Marion, Williamson, Illinois
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Marion, Williamson, Illinois; Roll: m-t0627-00911; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 100-27

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Marion, Williamson, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Marion, Williamson, Illinois; Roll: m-t0627-00911; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 100-27

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 30 May 1997
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Marion, Williamson County, Illinois, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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