YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

Create a free account to navigate family trees, view ancestors, and discover connections.

Stephen Hester 1769–1823 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1769

Birth Location: Granville, North Carolina, United States

Death Date: 17 Jun 1823

Death Location: Feliciana Parrish, Louisiana, United States

Father: James Hester

Mother: Francis Cook

Spouse(s): Elizabeth Smith

Children(s): Wyatt Hester, Frances Hester, Robert Hester, Stephen Hester, Joseph Hester, Elizabeth Hester, Sherwood Hester, Sarah Hester, Martha Hester

The story of Stephen Hester began in 1769 in Granville, North Carolina, United States. Stephen Hester married Elizabeth Smith, and had children including Elizabeth Smith Hester, Frances Hester, Joseph W Hester, Martha Hester, Robert Hester, Sarah Sally Hester, Sherwood P Hester, Stephen Cloud Hester, Wyatt Hester. Stephen Hester passed away in 1823 in Feliciana Parrish, Louisiana, United States.

Find more search results for Stephen Hester
SH

Reliability Score

This score reflects the reliability of the source family tree. A high rating indicates a trustworthy source with strong data consistency.

Reliability Score:
B
Criteria:
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
  • N/A 0 criteria (Insufficient)

This tree's reliability score:

  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

Biography

  • The story of Stephen Hester began in 1769 in Granville, North Carolina, United States.
  • Stephen Hester married Elizabeth Smith, and had children including Elizabeth Smith Hester, Frances Hester, Joseph W Hester, Martha Hester, Robert Hester, Sarah Sally Hester, Sherwood P Hester, Stephen Cloud Hester, Wyatt Hester.
  • Stephen Hester passed away in 1823 in Feliciana Parrish, Louisiana, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Stephen Hester's Ancestors

Self
Stephen Hester
1769–1823
Birth Place: Granville, North Carolina, United States
Parents
James Hester
1716–1786
New Kent, VA, USA
Francis Cook
1711–1769
Lunenburg, Virginia, United States
Grandparents
Robert
1686–1748
St Peters Parish, New Kent, Virginia, United States
Rachel McAllister
1686–1748
New Kent, New Kent, Virginia, United States
Abraham Cook
1690–1748
St Peters, New Kent, Virginia, USA
Sarah McAllister
1695–1748
Virginia, United States
Great-Grandparents
Francis Hester
1650–1720
Elizabeth Garland
1659–1706
Andrew McAllister
1665–1704
Hannah Roberts
1660–1704
Abraham Cooke
1669–1748
Martha Cleaton
1650–1750
2nd-Great-Grandparents
William Oxom
1598–1672
Joyce Beale
1598–1668

Stephen Hester's Descendants

1.
SH
Stephen Hester (1769–17 Jun 1823) m. Elizabeth Smith (19 Oct 1774–22 Dec 1831)
  1. 1. Wyatt Hester 1792–1832
  2. 2. Frances Hester 1795–1833
  3. 3. Robert Hester 1798–1824
  4. 4. Stephen (Cloud) Hester 1801–1832
  5. 5. Joseph (W) Hester 1806–1867 m. Ann (C) Hester 1809–1857
    1. 1. Stephen (Thomas) Hester 1830–1918 m. Caroline (Morgan) Hubbard 1833–1912
      1. 1. Frances (Levinia Fannie) Hester 1859–1931 m. James (McHenry) Cowey 1859–1920
        1. 1. Jake (Morgan) Cowey 1884–1951
        2. 2. Stephen (Charles Tebe) Cowey 1878–1943
        3. 3. Robert (William Cowey) Sr. 1894–1974 m. Helen Cowey 1894–1966
        4. 4. Temperance ("Tempie" Henrietta) Cowey 1898–1965 m. George (Jackson Caddell) Sr 1884–1969
        5. 5. Andy Hester 1879–
        6. 6. James (M) Cowey 1885–
      2. 2. Robert (Walter) Hester 1875–1949
      3. 3. Willie Hester 1872–
      4. 4. Benjamin (Franklin) Hester 1869–1943
      5. 5. James (Madison) Hester 1860–1935
      6. 6. Joseph (Thomas Joe) Hester 1856–1933
      7. 7. Angerona (Angel) Hester 1854–1904
      8. 8. Angerona (Tishamingo) Cowey 1857–1904
      9. 9. William (C.) Hester 1872–1933
    2. 2. Joseph Hester 1832–1879
    3. 3. Elizabeth (Anne) Hester 1826–1850
    4. 4. Robert (F) Hester 1828–
    5. 5. William (H) Hester 1834–1850
    6. 6. James (M B) Hester 1838–1886
    7. 7. Benjamin (W) Hester 1848–1853
  6. 6. Elizabeth (Smith) Hester 1811–1867
  7. 7. Sherwood (P) Hester 1813–
  8. 8. Sarah (Sally) Hester 1816–1882
  9. 9. Martha Hester 1819–1894

Stephen Hester's Timeline

2 Records

1769
1769
Birth of Stephen Hester in Granville, North Carolina, United States
Granville, North Carolina, United States
1823
17 Jun 1823
Age 54
Death of Stephen Hester in Feliciana Parrish, Louisiana, United States
Feliciana Parrish, Louisiana, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1769
    Event Place: Granville, North Carolina, United States

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 17 Jun 1823
    Event Place: Feliciana Parrish, Louisiana, United States

About YourRoots

Family Tree Map

Explore your family tree geographically

Import your GEDCOM file to transform your family tree into an interactive global map. See your roots laid out visually and understand your true geographic heritage.

Powerful tools like "Trace Back To Me" instantly map your family's migration paths from a chosen ancestor all the way back to you.

LEARN MORE
AI Genealogy Research

Discover ancestors beyond "end-of-line" automatically

Import your family tree and let AI expand it for you. AI Ancestor Finder scans "end-of-line" ancestors to uncover their parents across hundreds of family lines at once. AI Deep Research analyzes selected ancestors and family clusters, suggesting relevant records and next steps.

Turn on Auto Research Mode to get new discoveries daily or weekly, so your tree keeps growing even while you're away.

LEARN MORE
DNA Match

Find more DNA matches across all DNA tests

Combine your DNA data with your family tree to unlock the full power of YourRoots DNA Match. Connect with relatives across major testing services — Ancestry, 23andMe, MyHeritage, and more.

View your matches' maps and trees to identify shared ancestors, and soon you'll be able to add them directly to your own tree and map.

LEARN MORE
Ancestry Reports

Ancestry DNA analysis that goes deeper than others

Unlock exclusive reports that reveal your deeper origins.

  • Deep Ancestry Report — Analyze 130+ ethnicities, sub-regions, and 1,800+ communities in one detailed view.
  • Global & Native American Reports — Developed with Stanford researchers to uncover hidden ancestries across all 22 chromosomes.
  • Ancient DNA Series — Compare your DNA with 1,000+ ancient genomes from Viking, Celtic, and early American civilizations.
LEARN MORE