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Richard Huston "Huse" Lester 1874–1950 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 11 Feb 1874

Birth Location: Harrodsburg, Mercer, Kentucky, USA

Death Date: 06 May 1950

Death Location: Harrodsburg, Mercer, Kentucky, USA

Father: William Lester

Mother: Nancy Matherly

Spouse(s): Lillie Peavler

Children(s): Everett Lester, Hurley Lester, Hazel Lester, Otha Lester

In 1874, Richard Huston "Huse" Lester entered the world in Harrodsburg, Mercer, Kentucky, USA, born to William H Lester And Nancy Jane Matherly. In 1910, Richard Huston "Huse" Lester resided in District 3, Washington County, Kentucky, USA. In 1930, Richard Huston "Huse" Lester resided in District 5, Mercer County, Kentucky, USA. Richard Huston "Huse" Lester married Lillie Bell Peavler, and had children including Everett Lee Lester, Hazel L Lester, Hurley B Lester, Otha D Lester. Richard Huston "Huse" Lester passed away in 1950 in Harrodsburg, Mercer, Kentucky, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1874, Richard Huston "Huse" Lester entered the world in Harrodsburg, Mercer, Kentucky, USA, born to William H Lester And Nancy Jane Matherly.
  • In 1910, Richard Huston "Huse" Lester resided in District 3, Washington County, Kentucky, USA.
  • In 1930, Richard Huston "Huse" Lester resided in District 5, Mercer County, Kentucky, USA.
  • Richard Huston "Huse" Lester married Lillie Bell Peavler, and had children including Everett Lee Lester, Hazel L Lester, Hurley B Lester, Otha D Lester.
  • Richard Huston "Huse" Lester passed away in 1950 in Harrodsburg, Mercer, Kentucky, USA.

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Richard Lester's Ancestors

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Richard Lester
1874–1950
Birth Place: Harrodsburg, Mercer, Kentucky, USA
Parents
William H Lester
1846–1918
Mercer County, Kentucky, USA
Nancy (Jane) Matherly
1851–1918
Mercer County, Kentucky, USA
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Richard Lester's Descendants

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Richard (Huston "Huse") Lester (11 Feb 1874–06 May 1950) m. Lillie (Bell) Peavler (13 Jan 1883–07 Jun 1984)
  1. 1. Everett (Lee) Lester 1901–1976 m. Nona (Viola Burton) Campton 1907–2006 m. Margaret (Lillie) Randolph 1903–
    1. 1. William (Dudley) Lester 1926–2001
    2. 2. Marvin (Lorain) Lester 1929–2003
  2. 2. Hurley (B) Lester 1905–1992
  3. 3. Hazel (L) Lester 1909–2004
  4. 4. Otha (D) Lester 1907–1933

Richard Lester's Timeline

4 Records

1874
11 Feb 1874
Birth of Richard Huston "Huse" Lester in Harrodsburg, Mercer, Kentucky, USA
Harrodsburg, Mercer, Kentucky, USA
1910
1910
Age 36
Richard Huston "Huse" Lester resided here in District 3, Washington County, Kentucky, USA
District 3, Washington County, Kentucky, USA
1930
1930
Age 56
Richard Huston "Huse" Lester resided here in District 5, Mercer County, Kentucky, USA
District 5, Mercer County, Kentucky, USA
1950
06 May 1950
Age 76
Death of Richard Huston "Huse" Lester in Harrodsburg, Mercer, Kentucky, USA
Harrodsburg, Mercer, Kentucky, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 11 Feb 1874
    Event Place: Harrodsburg, Mercer, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Kentucky, U.S., Death Records, 1852-1965
    [2] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: District 5, Mercer, Kentucky; Roll: 770; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 0012; FHL microfilm: 2340505
    [3] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: District 3, Washington, Kentucky; Roll: T624_503; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 0146; FHL microfilm: 1374516
    [4] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: District 3, Washington County, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: District 3, Washington, Kentucky; Roll: T624_503; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 0146; FHL microfilm: 1374516

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: District 5, Mercer County, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: District 5, Mercer, Kentucky; Roll: 770; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 0012; FHL microfilm: 2340505

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 06 May 1950
    Event Place: Harrodsburg, Mercer, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Harrodsburg, Mercer, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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