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Sarah Edmonia "Eddie" Hester 1878–1962 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 30 Dec 1878

Birth Location: Downsville, Lincoln, Louisiana, USA

Death Date: 27 Nov 1962

Death Location: Evangeline Parish, Louisiana, USA

Father: James Hester

Mother: Sarah Calk

Spouse(s): James Estes

Children(s): Conerly Sr, Dennie Estes, Dennis Estes, James Estes

In 1878, Sarah Edmonia "Eddie" Hester entered the world in Downsville, Lincoln, Louisiana, USA, born to James Wesley Hester And Sarah Elizabeth Sallie Calk. In 1880, Sarah Edmonia "Eddie" Hester resided in 5th Ward, Union, Louisiana, USA. In 1900, Sarah Edmonia "Eddie" Hester resided in Justice Precinct 8, Navarro, Texas, USA. Sarah Edmonia "Eddie" Hester married James Matthew Matt Estes, and had children including Conerly Roy Estes Sr, Dennie Odessa Estes, Dennis Estes, James Bennett J B Estes. Sarah Edmonia "Eddie" Hester passed away in 1962 in Evangeline Parish, Louisiana, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1878, Sarah Edmonia "Eddie" Hester entered the world in Downsville, Lincoln, Louisiana, USA, born to James Wesley Hester And Sarah Elizabeth Sallie Calk.
  • In 1880, Sarah Edmonia "Eddie" Hester resided in 5th Ward, Union, Louisiana, USA.
  • In 1900, Sarah Edmonia "Eddie" Hester resided in Justice Precinct 8, Navarro, Texas, USA.
  • Sarah Edmonia "Eddie" Hester married James Matthew Matt Estes, and had children including Conerly Roy Estes Sr, Dennie Odessa Estes, Dennis Estes, James Bennett J B Estes.
  • Sarah Edmonia "Eddie" Hester passed away in 1962 in Evangeline Parish, Louisiana, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

James Hester
1849–1933
Birth Location: Downsville, Union, Louisiana, United States
JH
Sarah Calk
1852–1879
Birth Location: Clarke, Alabama, USA
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Spouses(s)

James Estes
1874–1945
Birth Location: Grant, Louisiana, USA
JE

Children(s)

Conerly Sr
1905–1986
Birth Location: Pollock, Grant Parish, Louisiana, USA
CS
Dennie Estes
1903–2000
Birth Location: Louisiana
DE
Dennis Estes
1903–2000
Birth Location: Louisiana
DE
James Estes
1911–1988
Birth Location: Elton, Jefferson Davis Parish, Louisiana, USA
JE

Sarah Hester's Ancestors

Self
Sarah Hester
1878–1962
Birth Place: Downsville, Lincoln, Louisiana, USA
Parents
James Wesley Hester
1849–1933
Downsville, Union, Louisiana, United States
Sarah (Elizabeth "Sallie") Calk
1852–1879
Clarke, Alabama, USA
Grandparents
Joseph (Tapley) Hester
1821–1907
Conecuh, Alabama, United States
Mary"Polly" Brewster
1823–1890
Conecuh, Alabama, United States
Moses (G. H.) Calk
1811–1857
Wayne, Georgia, United States
Nancy (E) Duke
1819–1899
Clarke, Alabama, United States
Great-Grandparents
John Hester
1790–1851
Elizabeth Yarborough
1792–1873
Hiram Brewster
1794–1880
Elizabeth Kemp
1796–1857
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Henry Brewster
1757–1817
Margaret Bowen
1760–1818
Squire Kemp
1775–1865
Fanny Watts
1775–1865

Sarah Hester's Descendants

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Sarah (Edmonia "Eddie") Hester (30 Dec 1878–27 Nov 1962) m. James (Matthew "Matt") Estes (22 Apr 1874–15 Oct 1945)
  1. 1. Conerly (Roy Estes) Sr 1905–1986
  2. 2. Dennie (Odessa) Estes 1903–2000
  3. 3. Dennis Estes 1903–2000
  4. 4. James (Bennett "J.B.") Estes 1911–1988

Sarah Hester's Timeline

10 Records

1878
30 Dec 1878
Birth of Sarah Edmonia "Eddie" Hester in Downsville, Lincoln, Louisiana, USA
Downsville, Lincoln, Louisiana, USA
1880
1880
Age 2
Sarah Edmonia "Eddie" Hester resided here in 5th Ward, Union, Louisiana, USA
5th Ward, Union, Louisiana, USA
1900
1900
Age 22
Sarah Edmonia "Eddie" Hester resided here in Justice Precinct 8, Navarro, Texas, USA
Justice Precinct 8, Navarro, Texas, USA
1910
1910
Age 32
Sarah Edmonia "Eddie" Hester resided here in Police Jury Ward 7, Grant, Louisiana, USA
Police Jury Ward 7, Grant, Louisiana, USA
1920
1920
Age 42
Sarah Edmonia "Eddie" Hester resided here in Basile, Evangeline, Louisiana, USA
Basile, Evangeline, Louisiana, USA
1935
1935
Age 57
Sarah Edmonia "Eddie" Hester resided here in Basile, Evangeline, Louisiana
Basile, Evangeline, Louisiana
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 62
Sarah Edmonia "Eddie" Hester resided here in Basile, Evangeline, Louisiana, USA
Basile, Evangeline, Louisiana, USA
1947
1947
Age 69
Sarah Edmonia "Eddie" Hester resided here in Port Arthur, Texas, USA
Port Arthur, Texas, USA
1953
1953
Age 75
Sarah Edmonia "Eddie" Hester resided here in Big Spring, Texas, USA
Big Spring, Texas, USA
1962
27 Nov 1962
Age 84
Death of Sarah Edmonia "Eddie" Hester in Port Arthur, Jefferson, Texas, USA
Port Arthur, Jefferson, Texas, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 30 Dec 1878
    Event Place: Downsville, Lincoln, Louisiana, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Justice Precinct 8, Navarro, Texas; Roll: 1662; Page: 11B; Enumeration District: 0109; FHL microfilm: 1241662
    [2] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Police Jury Ward 7, Grant, Louisiana; Roll: T624_515; Page: 21A; Enumeration District: 0064; FHL microfilm: 1374528
    [3] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Basile, Evangeline, Louisiana; Roll: T627_1400; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 20-10
    [4] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [5] Texas, Death Certificates, 1903–1982
    [6] Web: Louisiana, Find A Grave Index, 1700-2012
    [7] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: 5th Ward, Union, Louisiana; Roll: 473; Family History Film: 1254473; Page: 511A; Enumeration District: 089; Image: 0304
    [8] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Basile, Evangeline, Louisiana; Roll: T625_612; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 65; Image: 187

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 27 Nov 1962
    Event Place: Port Arthur, Jefferson, Texas, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Texas, Death Certificates, 1903–1982
    [3] Web: Louisiana, Find A Grave Index, 1700-2012

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Basile, Evangeline, Louisiana, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Basile, Evangeline, Louisiana; Roll: T625_612; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 65; Image: 187

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: 5th Ward, Union, Louisiana, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: 5th Ward, Union, Louisiana; Roll: 473; Family History Film: 1254473; Page: 511A; Enumeration District: 089; Image: 0304

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1947
    Event Place: Port Arthur, Texas, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Evangeline Parish, Louisiana, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Web: Louisiana, Find A Grave Index, 1700-2012

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Port Arthur, Jefferson, Texas
    Record Source: Texas, Death Certificates, 1903–1982

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1953
    Event Place: Big Spring, Texas, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Basile, Evangeline, Louisiana
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Basile, Evangeline, Louisiana; Roll: T627_1400; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 20-10

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Basile, Evangeline, Louisiana, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Basile, Evangeline, Louisiana; Roll: T627_1400; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 20-10

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Police Jury Ward 7, Grant, Louisiana, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Police Jury Ward 7, Grant, Louisiana; Roll: T624_515; Page: 21A; Enumeration District: 0064; FHL microfilm: 1374528

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Justice Precinct 8, Navarro, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Justice Precinct 8, Navarro, Texas; Roll: 1662; Page: 11B; Enumeration District: 0109; FHL microfilm: 1241662
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