Husband Rev. Lynwood Daves Wells, Sr.
Born: Oct 23, 1926 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA
Died: Nov 8, 2011 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Buried: Nov 11, 2011 - Oakwood Cem., Martinsville, VA
Father: Jabez Peter Wells, Sr. (1896-1976)
Mother: Claudine Woodrum Jarrett (1892-1966)
Marriage: Jun 11, 1977 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Other Spouse: Mary Jay Speer (1929- ) - Jul 4, 1952 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA
Wife Anna Bowe Lester
Born: Sep 5, 1927 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Died: Apr 2, 2023 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Buried: Apr 15, 2023 - Oakwood Cem., Martinsville, VA
Father: Henry Claybrook Lester, Sr. (1898- )
Mother: Natalie Lewis Penn (1899- )
Other Spouse: Charles Thomas Fleenor, Jr. (1926-1977) - Jun 15, 1949 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Children
Notes: Marriage
This is the 2d marriage for both, and they both have 4-years of college. Married by G.E. Paclland, Rector, Christ Church.
Husband Elkanah Lewis Turner
Born: Jun 10, 1876 - Henry Co., VA
Died: Jun 24, 1936 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Buried: - Oakwood Cem., Martinsville, VA
Father: Rev. Zachary Taylor Turner (1847-1911)
Mother: Nancy A. Jamison (1846- )
Marriage: Mar 22, 1905 - Henry Co., VA
Wife Aylett Lester
AKA: Allie
Born: Jul 26, 1878 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Died: Jan 1939 - Roanoke (city), VA
Buried: - Oakwood Cem., Martinsville, VA
Father: Capt. William A. Lester, Jr. (1835-1904)
Mother: Susan Victoria Lovell (1854-1926)
Children
1 M William T. Turner
Born: Jan 11, 1906 - VA
Died: Mar 28, 1988
Buried: - Oakwood Cem., Martinsville, VA
2 M Robert Jackson Turner
Born: Sep 2, 1907 - VA
Died: Jan 10, 1972 - Henry Co., VA
Buried: - Oakwood Cem., Martinsville, VA
3 F Lula Victoria Turner
Born: Oct 23, 1909 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Died: Oct 20, 2001 - Greensboro, Guilford Co., NC
Buried: - Oakwood Cem., Martinsville, VA
Spouse: William Harrison Turner (1909-1977)
Marr: Jul 18, 1940 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Notes: Marriage
Their marriage is recorded in the Henry Co. Reg. of Marr. No. 2, 1893 - 1913, page 63, line 39, 22 March 1905: E.L. Turner, 28, single, born/resides Henry Co., Va., bookkeeper, son of Z.T. & Nannie Turner, married Allye Lester, 26, single, born/resides Henry Co., Va., dau. of W.A. & S.V. Lester.
Husband Benjamin Franklin Lester
Born: 1830 - Henry Co., VA
Died:
Buried:
Father: John Lester, Sr. (1779/1780-1873)
Mother: Anna Minter (1791- )
Marriage: Nov 17, 1853 - Henry Co., VA
Wife Martha Eliza Richardson
Born: 1828-1830 - Henry Co., VA
Died:
Buried:
Father: John Richardson, Sr. (1785-1869)
Mother: Elizabeth Stultz (1791-1877)
Children
1 M William Lester
Born: Apr 21, 1855 - Henry Co., VA
Died:
Buried:
2 F Valera A. Lester
Born: Jan 28, 1857 - Henry Co., VA
Died:
Buried:
3 F Martha Elvira Lester
Born: Jun 7, 1861 - Beaver Creek, Henry Co., VA
Died:
Buried:
4 M Ollie Lester
Born: 1866 - VA
Died:
Buried:
Husband David Henry Lester
Born: Feb 28, 1921 - Rockingham Co., NC
Died: Dec 28, 1989 - Richmond, VA
Buried: - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Father: Henry David Lester (1889-1962)
Mother: Nannie Elizabeth Shelton (1882-1963)
Marriage:
Wife Ola Lee Gatewood (details suppressed for this person)
Born:
Died:
Buried:
Father: Walter Lee Gatewood (1907-1967)
Mother: Ola Belle Hooker (1907-1994)
Children
Notes: Marriage
Married by W.B.. Shinn, Meth. Min.
Husband Saunders Stultz
Born: May 3, 1828 - Henry Co., VA
Died: Dec 23, 1856 - Henry Co., VA
Buried:
Father: Joseph Lafayette Stultz (1802-1848)
Mother: Lousiana America Eggleton (1805-1904)
Marriage: May 5, 1850 - Henry Co., VA
Wife Elizabeth C. Lester
Born: 1829 - Henry Co., VA
Died:
Buried:
Father: Thomas H. Lester (1801- )
Mother: Frances King (1812- )
Other Spouse: John S. Jones (1820/1822- ) - Dec 28, 1857 - Henry Co., VA
Children
Husband George Thomas Richardson
Born: Dec 25, 1872 - Henry Co., VA
Died: Nov 19, 1956 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Buried: - Oakwood Cem., Martinsville, VA
Father: William Arnold Richardson (1835-1913)
Mother: Elizabeth Starling Armstrong (1836-1916)
Marriage: Jan 31, 1900 - Henry Co., VA
Wife Elizabeth Pearl Lester
AKA: Bettie
Born: Jan 14, 1880 - Dyers Store, Leatherwood, Henry Co., VA
Died: Nov 10, 1963
Buried: - Woodlawn Cem., Lodi, Medina Co., OH
Father: George Washington Lester (1836- )
Mother: Victoria Ann Wade (1856-1940)
Other Spouse: Lowry Dennis Hogan (1877-1950) - Apr 8, 1939 - Roanoke (city), VA
Children
1 M John Armstrong Richardson, Sr.
Born: 1904 - Henry Co., VA
Died:
Buried:
Spouse: Mollie Dunn Stegall (1908- )
Marr: Feb 1, 1931 - Henry Co., VA
2 M Reaves Washington Richardson
Born: Jul 22, 1907 - Henry Co., VA
Died: Apr 1976
Buried:
Spouse: Frances Helen Graves (1914- )
Marr: Jul 22, 1929 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Spouse: Hazel Pauline Lamb (1915- )
Marr: May 1, 1949 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
3 F Susan Elizabeth Richardson
AKA: Lizzie
Born: Abt Aug 1909 - Henry Co., VA
Died:
Buried:
Spouse: Lennie Clark (1906- )
Marr: Dec 23, 1925 - Henry Co., VA
4 F Daisy T. Richardson
Born: 1911 - Henry Co., VA
Died:
Buried:
Spouse: Luther Garfield Wolfe (1909- )
Marr: Sep 25, 1929 - Franklin Co., VA
5 M Jesse Shackleford Richardson
Born: Sep 2, 1913 - Henry Co., VA
Died: Jul 14, 1965 - Axton, Henry Co., VA
Buried: - Oakwood Cem., Martinsville, VA
Spouse: Carrie Mae Guilliams (1911-1984)
Marr: Mar 10, 1933 - Henry Co., VA
6 F Victoria Wilson Richardson
Born: Nov 1915 - Henry Co., VA
Died:
Buried:
Spouse: Howard Wayne Bensinger (1901- )
Marr: Jun 17, 1940 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
7 M Charlie McCoy Richardson
Born: Oct 16, 1919 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Died: Feb 27, 2011 - Henry Co., VA
Buried: Mar 3, 2011 - Oakwood Cem., Martinsville, VA
Spouse: Odell Lee Meador (1921-2018)
Marr: Nov 5, 1938 - Bedford Co., VA
Notes: Marriage
Husband Elmer Douglas Lester
AKA: Doug
Born: May 2, 1948 - Leaksville, Rockingham Co., NC
Died: Jan 10, 2023 - Wake Forest Univ., Bapt. Med. Ctr., Winston-Salem, NC
Buried: Jan 13, 2023 - Ridgeview Mem. Gdns., Eden, NC
Father: Elmer Jesse Lester (1920-2000)
Mother: Doris Elizabeth Nance (1920-1992)
Marriage:
Wife Carolyn Ann Mabes (details suppressed for this person)
Born:
Died:
Buried:
Children
Notes: Marriage
1st marriage for both, and both only finished the 9th grade. Divorced in Henry Co., Va.
Husband Elmer Jesse Lester
Born: Jul 4, 1920
Died: Sep 26, 2000
Buried: - Ridgeview Mem. Gdns., Eden, NC
Marriage: Oct 22, 1938 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Wife Doris Elizabeth Nance
Born: May 26, 1920 - Eden, Rockingham Co., NC
Died: Sep 23, 1992 - Eden, Rockingham Co., NC
Buried: - Ridgeview Mem. Gdns., Eden, NC
Father: Babe Isaac Nance (1887-1966)
Mother: Rosa Fountain Carter (1890-1961)
Children
1 M Ralph Joel Lester
Born: Oct 2, 1944 - Eden, Rockingham Co., NC
Died: Sep 21, 2020 - Moses H. Cone Extended Care, Greensboro, NC
Buried: Sep 24, 2020 - Ridgeview Mem. Gdns., Eden, NC
Spouse: Lillie Mae Stowe (living)
2 M Elmer Douglas Lester
AKA: Doug
Born: May 2, 1948 - Leaksville, Rockingham Co., NC
Died: Jan 10, 2023 - Wake Forest Univ., Bapt. Med. Ctr., Winston-Salem, NC
Buried: Jan 13, 2023 - Ridgeview Mem. Gdns., Eden, NC
Spouse: Carolyn Ann Mabes (living)
Husband William Hundley Overton, Sr.
AKA: Willie
Born: Jun 25, 1883 - Henry Co., VA
Died: Jun 10, 1962 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA
Buried: - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Father: John Hudson Overton (1853-1946)
Mother: Nancy Elizabeth Hundley (1855-1917)
Marriage: Sep 1, 1920 - Henry Co., VA
Wife Ethel C. Lester
Born: Oct 3, 1898 - Henry Co., VA
Died: Mar 16, 1979 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA
Buried: - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Father: Walter Wade Lester (1874- )
Mother: Mary Lucy Davis (1872-1930)
Children
1 M William Hundley Overton, Jr.
Born: Nov 29, 1921 - New Martinsville, Wetzel Co., WV
Died: Jul 15, 2011 - Newport News (city), VA
Buried: Jul 19, 2011 - Veterans Memorial Gardens, Hampton (city), VA
Spouse: Rachel Maxine Crenshaw (1929-2015)
Marr: Abt 1956 - Richland Co., SC
2 F Elizabeth Lester Overton
Born: Jan 2, 1924 - Big Sandy, McDowell Co., WV
Died: Oct 8, 2011 - Virginia Beach (City), VA
Buried:
Spouse: Robert Earnest McAlpine (1920-1998)
Marr: Nov 24, 1945 - Charlottesville, VA
Notes: Marriage
Husband Richard Blythe Sowden
Born: Mar 17, 1925 - Yonkers, Rockland Co, NY
Died:
Buried:
Marriage: Feb 23, 1946 - Los Angeles, CA
Wife Floy Christine Lester
Born: Sep 24, 1922 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Died: Apr 13, 2007 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA
Buried: Apr 15, 2007 - Oakwood Cem., Martinsville, VA
Father: Capt. George Tilden Lester, Sr. (1876-1973)
Mother: Lottie Floy Shelton (1898-1990)
Children
Notes: Marriage
Husband Andrew Wade Patterson
Born: Mar 29, 1879 - Franklin Co., VA
Died:
Buried:
Father: John Richard Patterson (1855-1924)
Mother: Louella Greenwood Wade (1860- )
Marriage: Jun 21, 1904 - Henry Co., VA
Wife Frances Susan Lester
AKA: Fannie Sue
Born: Oct 1890 - Henry Co., VA
Died:
Buried:
Father: George Washington Lester (1836- )
Mother: Victoria Ann Wade (1856-1940)
Children
1 M George Richard Patterson
Born: Apr 15, 1905 - Henry Co., VA
Died: Jun 1, 1993
Buried: - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Spouse: Rena Faye Gray (1913-1965)
Marr: Apr 28, 1928 - Loudon Co., Tennessee, USA
Spouse: Ella Maggie Wilson (1900- )
Marr: Jun 14, 1964 - Henry Co., VA
2 F Frances V. Patterson
Born: 1906 - VA
Died:
Buried:
3 F Lula P. Patterson
Born: 1907 - VA
Died:
Buried:
4 F Lucy Elizabeth Patterson
AKA: Lizzie
Born: Mar 7, 1909 - Henry Co., VA
Died: Jan 30, 1997 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Buried: - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Spouse: Isaac Biggs (1889-1970)
Marr: Abt 1923
Spouse: Posey McKinley Donavant (1901-1992)
Marr: Apr 26, 1971 - Henry Co., VA
5 F Helen A. Patterson
Born: 1911 - VA
Died:
Buried:
6 M Lewis Andrew Patterson
Born: May 12, 1916 - Henry Co., VA
Died: Dec 27, 1939 - Leaksville, Rockingham Co., NC
Buried: Dec 28, 1939 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Spouse: Margaret Virginia Patterson (1919-2002)
Marr: Jul 3, 1937 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA
7 F Zella Mary Patterson
AKA: Gee
Born: Dec 29, 1918 - Henry Co., VA
Died: Jul 13, 2013 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA
Buried: Jul 17, 2013 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Spouse: Edmund Simmons Wade (1914-1964)
Marr: Jul 4, 1933 - Henry Co., VA
Spouse: Dudley Harry Robertson (1914-2009)
Marr: Oct 3, 1947 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Notes: Marriage
Husband Capt. George Tilden Lester, Sr.
Born: Sep 14, 1876 - Franklin Co., VA
Died: Mar 20, 1973 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA
Buried: - Oakwood Cem., Martinsville, VA
Father: George Washington Lester (1836- )
Mother: Victoria Ann Wade (1856-1940)
Marriage: Apr 20, 1904 - Washington, DC
Other Spouse: Lottie Floy Shelton (1898-1990) - Sep 29, 1920 - Roanoke (city), VA
Wife Frances Parker Turner
Born: May 1, 1880 - Roanoke (city), VA
Died: Nov 29, 1917 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Buried: - Oakwood Cem., Martinsville, VA
Children
1 F Julia Anne Lester
Born: Apr 20, 1906 - Henry Co., VA
Died: Jan 29, 2004 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Buried: - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Spouse: George Dillard Oakley, Sr. (1901-1983)
Marr: Dec 29, 1926 - Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., VA
2 M George Tilden Lester, Jr.
Born: May 20, 1910 - Franklin Co., VA
Died: Sep 30, 1993 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Buried: - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Spouse: Annie Sue Waid (1914-1986)
Marr: 1932
3 F May Victoria Lester
Born: Jan 8, 1913 - Figsboro, Henry Co., VA
Died: Apr 11, 1932 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Buried: Apr 13, 1932 - Oakwood Cem., Martinsville, VA
Spouse: This person had no known marriage and no known children
4 F Myrtle Lester
Born: Jan 21, 1917 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Died:
Buried:
5 F Mable Parker Lester
Born: Jan 21, 1917 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Died: Mar 5, 1964 - Daytona Beach, Volusia Co., FL
Buried: - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Spouse: Leslie Eston Wells, Sr. (1911-1999)
Marr: Jun 24, 1939 - Chatham, Pittsylvania Co., VA
Husband Capt. George Tilden Lester, Sr.
Born: Sep 14, 1876 - Franklin Co., VA
Died: Mar 20, 1973 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA
Buried: - Oakwood Cem., Martinsville, VA
Father: George Washington Lester (1836- )
Mother: Victoria Ann Wade (1856-1940)
Marriage: Sep 29, 1920 - Roanoke (city), VA
Other Spouse: Frances Parker Turner (1880-1917) - Apr 20, 1904 - Washington, DC
Wife Lottie Floy Shelton
Born: Dec 31, 1898 - Roanoke (city), VA
Died: Feb 5, 1990 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Buried: - Oakwood Cem., Martinsville, VA
Father: Ferdinand Smith Shelton (1874-1957)
Mother: Vinecie Stone (1877-1945)
Children
1 F Floy Christine Lester
Born: Sep 24, 1922 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Died: Apr 13, 2007 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA
Buried: Apr 15, 2007 - Oakwood Cem., Martinsville, VA
Spouse: Richard Blythe Sowden (1925- )
Marr: Feb 23, 1946 - Los Angeles, CA
2 F Doris Lester
AKA: Jack
Born: Jun 12, 1925 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Died: Jul 11, 2011 - Wilmington, New Castle Co., DE
Buried: - Lower Brandywine Presb. Ch. Cem., Owls Nest, DE
3 M Darwin Demosthenes Lester
Born: Oct 4, 1928 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Died: Sep 28, 1947 - MCV Hosp., Richmond, VA
Buried: Sep 30, 1947 - Oakwood Cem., Martinsville, VA
Spouse: This person had no known marriage and no known children
4 M Tilden Jackson Lester
Born: Apr 17, 1933 - Henry Co., VA
Died: Jan 5, 1991 - NC Bapt. Med. Ctr., Winston-Salem, NC
Buried: - Oakwood Cem., Martinsville, VA
Spouse: Marlene Arvenia Saunders (1936-2007)
Marr: Jul 1, 1960 - Reidsville, Rockingham Co., NC
5 M George Washington Lester II (details suppressed for this person)
Born:
Died:
Buried:
Spouse: Beatrice Carvill Worrell (living)
Spouse: Connie Jennifer Thornton (living)
Spouse: Saunders Lee (living)
Husband George Tilden Lester, Jr.
Born: May 20, 1910 - Franklin Co., VA
Died: Sep 30, 1993 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Buried: - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Father: Capt. George Tilden Lester, Sr. (1876-1973)
Mother: Frances Parker Turner (1880-1917)
Marriage: 1932
Wife Annie Sue Waid
Born: Oct 21, 1914 - VA
Died: Feb 23, 1986 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA
Buried: - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Father: Clarence Benjamin Waid (1871-1938)
Mother: Mary Binford Angle (1879-1958)
Children
1 M Morton Waid Lester (details suppressed for this person)
Born:
Died:
Buried:
Spouse: Margaret Curtis English
2 M George Tilden Lester III
Born: Sep 4, 1935 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Died: Dec 10, 2016 - Morningside, West End, Richmond, VA
Buried: Dec 13, 2016 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Spouse: Janet Cassady Frith (1937-2016)
Marr: Jul 26, 1958 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
3 F Rebecca Sue Lester (details suppressed for this person)
Born:
Died:
Buried:
Spouse: Charles Stanley Gilbert (living)
Spouse: John Harold Stone, Jr. (living)
Husband George Washington Lester
Born: Nov 1836 - Henry Co., VA
Died:
Buried:
Father: William A. Lester (1803- )
Mother: Frances Stegall (1808- )
Marriage: Nov 17, 1873 - Henry Co., VA
Wife Victoria Ann Wade
AKA: Vickie
Born: Nov 3, 1856 - Franklin Co., VA
Died: Sep 27, 1940 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Buried: Sep 28, 1940 - Lester Cem., Henry Co., VA
Father: Creed W. Waid (1828- )
Mother: Sarah Elizabeth Turner (1837- )
Other Spouse: Michael Eggleston Draper (1857-1946) - Nov 9, 1910 - Henry Co., VA
Children
1 M Walter Wade Lester
Born: Mar 10, 1874 - Henry Co., VA
Died:
Buried:
Spouse: Mary Lucy Davis (1872-1930)
Marr: Feb 8, 1893 - Henry Co., VA
2 M Capt. George Tilden Lester, Sr.
Born: Sep 14, 1876 - Franklin Co., VA
Died: Mar 20, 1973 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA
Buried: - Oakwood Cem., Martinsville, VA
Spouse: Frances Parker Turner (1880-1917)
Marr: Apr 20, 1904 - Washington, DC
Spouse: Lottie Floy Shelton (1898-1990)
Marr: Sep 29, 1920 - Roanoke (city), VA
3 M Thomas Oscar Lester
Born: May 7, 1878 - Henry Co., VA
Died: Mar 12, 1961 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA
Buried: Mar 14, 1961 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Spouse: Maggie Wilson Craig (1882-1967)
Marr: Jan 24, 1900 - Franklin Co., VA
4 F Elizabeth Pearl Lester
AKA: Bettie
Born: Jan 14, 1880 - Dyers Store, Leatherwood, Henry Co., VA
Died: Nov 10, 1963
Buried: - Woodlawn Cem., Lodi, Medina Co., OH
Spouse: George Thomas Richardson (1872-1956)
Marr: Jan 31, 1900 - Henry Co., VA
Spouse: Lowry Dennis Hogan (1877-1950)
Marr: Apr 8, 1939 - Roanoke (city), VA
5 M Powell Jackson Lester
Born: Nov 8, 1883 - Henry Co., VA
Died: Sep 13, 1943 - Horsepasture, Henry Co., VA
Buried: - Lester Cem., Henry Co., VA
Spouse: Mary Bryant Martin (1896-1963)
Marr: Sep 12, 1914 - Yanceyville, Caswell Co., NC
6 M Loury Lawson Lester
Born: Feb 6, 1886 - Henry Co., VA
Died: Feb 13, 1975
Buried: - Lester Cem., Henry Co., VA
Spouse: Mamie Frances Draper (1889-1935)
Marr: Sep 21, 1909 - Henry Co., VA
7 F Frances Susan Lester
AKA: Fannie Sue
Born: Oct 1890 - Henry Co., VA
Died:
Buried:
Spouse: Andrew Wade Patterson (1879- )
Marr: Jun 21, 1904 - Henry Co., VA
8 F Sarah Victoria Lester
Born: Feb 21, 1896 - Henry Co., VA
Died: Dec 16, 1981
Buried: - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Spouse: Vaughn Minter Draper (1894-1981)
Marr: Sep 12, 1914 - Henry Co., VA
Notes: Marriage
Husband Henry Clay Lester
Born: Oct 27, 1913 - Snow Creek, Franklin Co., VA
Died: Sep 7, 1944
Buried: - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Father: Alva L. Lester (1871- )
Mother: Julia Josie Adams (1873- )
Marriage: Nov 19, 1936 - Hillsville, Carroll Co., VA
Wife Vera Virginia Warren
Born: Jun 9, 1918 - Henry Co., VA
Died: Mar 19, 1982 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA
Buried: - Oakwood Cem., Martinsville, VA
Father: Columbus Frank Warren, Sr. (1890-1928)
Mother: Vera Anna Stultz (1888-1959)
Children
Notes: Marriage
Both were single. He was a clerk. Married by Clinton A. Brabston, Meth. Epis. Min.
Husband Henry Claybrook Lester, Sr.
Born: Jan 1898 - Henry Co., VA
Died:
Buried:
Father: Ainsley Jackson Lester, Sr. (1873-1945)
Mother: Mary Elizabeth Martin (1876-1952)
Marriage: Oct 27, 1923 - Henry Co., VA
Wife Natalie Lewis Penn
Born: Dec 1899 - Henry Co., VA
Died:
Buried:
Father: John T. Penn (1868- )
Mother: Anna V. Bowe (1878- )
Children
1 M Henry Claybrook Lester, Jr.
Born: 1924 - WV
Died:
Buried:
2 F Anna Bowe Lester
Born: Sep 5, 1927 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Died: Apr 2, 2023 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Buried: Apr 15, 2023 - Oakwood Cem., Martinsville, VA
Spouse: Charles Thomas Fleenor, Jr. (1926-1977)
Marr: Jun 15, 1949 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Spouse: Rev. Lynwood Daves Wells, Sr. (1926-2011)
Marr: Jun 11, 1977 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Notes: Marriage
Husband Henry David Lester
Born: Jul 1, 1889 - Stokes Co., NC
Died: May 6, 1962 - Stoneville, Rockingham Co., NC
Buried: May 8, 1962 - Shiloh PBC Cem., Rockingham Co., NC
Marriage: Dec 4, 1912 - Rockingham Co., NC
Wife Nannie Elizabeth Shelton
Born: May 13, 1882 - VA
Died: Jul 22, 1963
Buried: - Shiloh PBC Cem., Rockingham Co., NC
Children
1 F Nellie Lester
Born: 1913 - NC
Died:
Buried:
2 F Lou Kate Lester
AKA: Katie
Born: Jun 17, 1915 - Henry Co., VA
Died: Jan 1, 1997 - Eden, Rockingham Co., NC
Buried: - Ridgeview Mem. Gdns., Eden, NC
Spouse: Richard Arthur Shough (1915-1990)
Marr: Feb 25, 1939 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
3 F Nannie Lester
Born: Apr 24, 1917 - Rockingham Co., NC
Died: Aug 26, 1994 - Annie Penn Mem. Hosp., Reidsville, NC
Buried: - Belews Creek, Forsyth Co., NC
Spouse: Charlie Carter (1901-1962)
Marr: Mar 23, 1935 - New Bethel, Rockingham Co., NC
Spouse: Dennis David Sharp (1912-1975)
Marr: Aft Aug 27, 1963
4 F Elizabeth Lester
AKA: Sissie
Born: Aug 1919 - Rockingham Co., NC
Died: Jan 21, 1939 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Buried: - Barrow Family Plot, Martinsville, VA
Spouse: Douglas Wesley Barrow, Sr. (1914-1999)
Marr: Apr 2, 1938 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
5 M David Henry Lester
Born: Feb 28, 1921 - Rockingham Co., NC
Died: Dec 28, 1989 - Richmond, VA
Buried: - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Spouse: Ola Lee Gatewood (living)
6 F Ollie Mae Lester
Born: 1923 - NC
Died:
Buried:
Spouse: William Benton Shough (1918-1979)
7 F Mary Frances Lester
Born: 1924 - NC
Died:
Buried:
8 F Minnie B. Lester
Born: 1926 - NC
Died:
Buried:
9 F Beulah Lester (details suppressed for this person)
Born:
Died:
Buried:
10 M Henry Hubert Lester (details suppressed for this person)
Born:
Died:
Buried:
Spouse: Annette Janney (living)
Husband James Polk Lester
Born: 1845 - VA
Died:
Buried:
Marriage: Mar 7, 1869 - Rockingham Co., NC
Wife S. Lula Stone
Born: 1849 - VA
Died:
Buried:
Children
1 M Jesse P. Lester
Born: Jul 1870 - Henry Co., VA
Died:
Buried:
Spouse: Lou Algie Ramsey (1876- )
Marr: Dec 14, 1895 - Henry Co., VA
2 F Bettie May Lester
Born: 1876 - VA
Died:
Buried:
3 F Nell Cora Lester
Born: Feb 9, 1892 - NC
Died: Feb 2, 1972 - Raleigh, Wake Co., NC
Buried: - Montlawn Mem. Park, Raleigh, NC
Spouse: George Akers Moore (1894-1960)
Husband Jeremiah Griggs Lester
AKA: Jere
Born: 1836 - Henry Co., VA
Died:
Buried:
Father: John Lester, Sr. (1779/1780-1873)
Mother: Anna Minter (1791- )
Marriage: Abt 1858 - Henry Co., VA
Wife Mary Ann Unknown
Born: 1836 - VA
Died:
Buried:
Children
Husband Jesse P. Lester
Born: Jul 1870 - Henry Co., VA
Died:
Buried:
Father: James Polk Lester (1845- )
Mother: S. Lula Stone (1849- )
Marriage: Dec 14, 1895 - Henry Co., VA
Wife Lou Algie Ramsey
Born: Dec 1876 - Henry Co., VA
Died:
Buried:
Father: John Hopkins Ramsey (1846-1931)
Mother: Leona Susan Nunn (1847-1920)
Children
1 M John P. Lester
Born: Dec 1896 - VA
Died:
Buried:
2 M Claude H. Lester
Born: Jun 1899 - VA
Died:
Buried:
Notes: Marriage
Husband Jesse S. Lester
Born: 1846 - Henry Co., VA
Died:
Buried:
Father: Thomas H. Lester (1801- )
Mother: Frances King (1812- )
Marriage: Sep 24, 1867 - Henry Co., VA
Wife Sarah F. Stegall
Born: 1847 - Henry Co., VA
Died:
Buried:
Father: Henry Forrest Stegall (1814-Bef 1870)
Mother: Mary Jane Bondurant (1827- )
Children
Notes: Marriage
Husband John Lester, Sr.
Born: 1779-1780 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
Died: Dec 20, 1873 - Henry Co., VA
Buried:
Marriage: Aug 14, 1815 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
Other Spouse: Nancy Collins ( -Abt 1815) - 1800 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
Wife Anna Minter
AKA: Ann
Born: 1791 - VA
Died:
Buried:
Children
1 M Daniel Lester
Born: 1816 - VA
Died:
Buried:
Spouse: Nancy Hicks (1823- )
Marr: Feb 18, 1839 - Henry Co., VA
2 F Nancy Lester
Born: 1817 - VA
Died:
Buried:
Spouse: Thomas Jefferson Haley (1808/1812- )
Marr: Dec 11, 1834 - Henry Co., VA
3 F Susan Jane Lester
Born: 1819 - Henry Co., VA
Died:
Buried:
Spouse: John Richardson, Jr. (1814/1818-1878)
Marr: Dec 7, 1839 - Henry Co., VA
4 M Benjamin Franklin Lester
Born: 1830 - Henry Co., VA
Died:
Buried:
Spouse: Martha Eliza Richardson (1828/1830- )
Marr: Nov 17, 1853 - Henry Co., VA
5 F Elizabeth Ann Lester
AKA: Eliza
Born: 1831 - Henry Co., VA
Died:
Buried:
Spouse: William Sparrel Hailey (1830-1862)
Marr: May 25, 1850 - Henry Co., VA
Spouse: Benjamin Haley (Cir 1830- )
6 M James Osborne Lester
Born: Aug 7, 1833 - Henry Co., VA
Died: Aug 9, 1862 - Cedar Run, VA
Buried:
7 M Jeremiah Griggs Lester
AKA: Jere
Born: 1836 - Henry Co., VA
Died:
Buried:
Spouse: Mary Ann Unknown (1836- )
Marr: Abt 1858 - Henry Co., VA
Husband John Collins Lester
Born: 1841-1843 - Henry Co., VA
Died: 1898
Buried:
Father: William A. Lester (1803- )
Mother: Frances Stegall (1808- )
Marriage: Feb 14, 1870 - Henry Co., VA
Wife Julia Frances Lester
Born: Feb 1853 - Henry Co., VA
Died: Feb 1940 - Shackelford Hosp., Martinsville, VA
Buried: - Cp. Branch Prim. Ch. Cem., Henry Co., VA
Father: Thomas H. Lester (1801- )
Mother: Frances King (1812- )
Children
1 M Alva L. Lester
Born: Mar 1871 - Henry Co., VA
Died:
Buried:
Spouse: Julia Josie Adams (1873- )
Marr: Nov 15, 1892 - Franklin Co., VA
2 M William Stonewall Jackson Lester
Born: Jul 5, 1884 - Henry Co., VA
Died: Feb 12, 1952 - Reed Creek, Henry Co., VA
Buried: Feb 14, 1952 - Cp. Branch Prim. Ch. Cem., Henry Co., VA
Spouse: Mary Alice Hodnett (1892-Bef 1917)
Marr: Nov 14, 1910 - Henry Co., VA
Spouse: Mary Lou Eggleston (1897- )
Marr: Oct 7, 1917 - Henry Co., VA
Spouse: Lula H. Bowles (1894-1993)
Marr: Nov 22, 1944 - Henry Co., VA
Notes: Marriage
Husband John Saunders Lester
Born: 1890 - Abingdon, Washington Co., VA
Died:
Buried:
Marriage: Oct 11, 1911 - Henry Co., VA
Wife Weltha Maggie McCray
Born: Mar 2, 1893 - Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., NC
Died: Feb 4, 1988
Buried:
Father: Jonathan George McCray (1834-1918)
Mother: Mattie J. Alley (1858-1928)
Children
Husband Joseph Patterson
AKA: Joe
Born: Jan 1856 - VA
Died: Abt 1918 - Henry Co., VA
Buried:
Father: William Patterson (1828- )
Mother: Dorothy Wilson (1834- )
Marriage: Dec 23, 1909 - Henry Co., VA
Other Spouse: Ellen Eggleton (1859- ) - Oct 1, 1895 - Henry Co., VA
Wife Josephine Annie Lester
AKA: Josie
Born: Aug 1877 - Davidson Co., NC
Died: Sep 20, 1940 - Stoneville, Rockingham Co., NC
Buried: Sep 21, 1940 - Sardis PBC Cem., Madison, NC
Children
1 M Thomas Alfred Patterson
Born: Oct 25, 1910 - Rockingham Co., NC
Died: Aug 4, 2001 - Henry Co., VA
Buried: - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Spouse: Icie Mary McAlexander (1918-1996)
Marr: May 30, 1936 - Henry Co., VA
2 F Mary Dixie Patterson
Born: Aug 11, 1913 - Rockingham Co., NC
Died: Jun 27, 1996 - Waynesboro, VA
Buried:
Spouse: Richard Snead (1918-1971)
Marr: Jan 20, 1940 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Husband George Dillard Oakley, Sr.
AKA: Doc
Born: Jan 11, 1901 - Henry Co., VA
Died: May 24, 1983 - Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., NC
Buried: - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Father: William Hughes Oakley (1854-1932)
Mother: Sallie Ruth Dyer (1862-1938)
Marriage: Dec 29, 1926 - Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., VA
Wife Julia Anne Lester
Born: Apr 20, 1906 - Henry Co., VA
Died: Jan 29, 2004 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Buried: - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Father: Capt. George Tilden Lester, Sr. (1876-1973)
Mother: Frances Parker Turner (1880-1917)
Children
1 F Sally Parker Oakley
Born: Feb 9, 1929 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Died: Jun 21, 2005 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Buried: - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Spouse: Garland Dwight Burch (1928-1976)
Marr: Sep 19, 1945 - Roanoke (city), VA
2 M George Dillard Oakley, Jr.
Born: Oct 23, 1931 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Died: Dec 18, 2020 - Stanleytown Health & Rehab., Stanleytown, VA
Buried: Dec 21, 2020 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Spouse: Janet Roselle Lewis (Cir 1937- )
3 M John Benjamin Oakley
Born: Aug 6, 1936 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Died: Jul 11, 2016 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Buried:
Spouse: Julia Angeline Riddle (1937-2023)
Marr: Feb 11, 1956 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
4 F Julia Lester Oakley
Born: Feb 17, 1943 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Died: Jul 11, 2015
Buried: Jul 15, 2015 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Spouse: Kenneth Wayne Gravely (1942-2003)
Marr: Jun 6, 1964 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
5 M Robert James Oakley
Born: Jun 7, 1950 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Died: Feb 6, 2023
Buried: Feb 11, 2023 - Oakwood Cem., Martinsville, VA
Spouse: Peggy Ann Williams (1943-2013)
Marr: Jul 17, 1976 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Notes: Marriage
Husband Richard Arthur Shough
Born: Jan 14, 1915 - Patrick Co., VA
Died: Dec 11, 1990 - Morehead Mem. Hosp., Eden, NC
Buried: Dec 13, 1990 - Ridgeview Mem. Gdns., Eden, NC
Father: William Gibson Shough (1883-1930)
Mother: Sallie Lou Martin (1884-1950)
Marriage: Feb 25, 1939 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Wife Lou Kate Lester
AKA: Katie
Born: Jun 17, 1915 - Henry Co., VA
Died: Jan 1, 1997 - Eden, Rockingham Co., NC
Buried: - Ridgeview Mem. Gdns., Eden, NC
Father: Henry David Lester (1889-1962)
Mother: Nannie Elizabeth Shelton (1882-1963)
Children
Notes: Marriage
Both were single. He was a farmer. Married by J.P. McCabe, Bapt. Min.
Husband Leslie Eston Wells, Sr.
Born: Nov 13, 1911 - Callands, Pittsylvania Co, VA
Died: Apr 24, 1999 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Buried: - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Father: Samuel Garrett Wells (1891-1967)
Mother: Mary Lizzie Wright (1888-1979)
Marriage: Jun 24, 1939 - Chatham, Pittsylvania Co., VA
Wife Mable Parker Lester
Born: Jan 21, 1917 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Died: Mar 5, 1964 - Daytona Beach, Volusia Co., FL
Buried: - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Father: Capt. George Tilden Lester, Sr. (1876-1973)
Mother: Frances Parker Turner (1880-1917)
Children
1 M Leslie Eston Wells, Jr.
Born: Aug 30, 1942 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Died: Jul 13, 1955
Buried:
2 M Michael Lester Wells (details suppressed for this person)
Born:
Died:
Buried:
Spouse: Linda Inette Stewart (living)
3 F Mary Ann Wells (details suppressed for this person)
Born:
Died:
Buried:
Spouse: Gilbert E. Gorman (living)
Notes: Marriage
Both were single. He was a salesman. Married by H.B. Hardaway, Bapt. Min.
Husband Midian M. Webb
Born: Mar 31, 1866 - MO
Died: Nov 13, 1945 - San Diego Co., CA
Buried: - Glen Abbey Mem. Pk., Bonita, CA
Marriage: Dec 11, 1889 - Jackson Co., MO
Wife Mary Alma Lester
Born: Dec 5, 1872 - Henry Co., VA
Died: Jan 8, 1963 - San Diego Co., CA
Buried: - Glen Abbey Mem. Pk., Bonita, CA
Father: Luther Calvin Lester (1850-1933)
Mother: Nancy Elizabeth Davis (1851-1939)
Children
Notes: Marriage
Married by L.M. Horn, Bapt. Min.
Husband Anderson Haywood Stultz
Born: Mar 16, 1809 - Leatherwood, Henry Co., VA
Died: Mar 26, 1898 - Henry Co., VA
Buried: - Stultz Cem., Henry Co., VA
Father: Joseph Stultz (1773-1860)
Mother: Amy Witcher (1781/1785- )
Marriage: Dec 11, 1834 - Henry Co., VA
Other Spouse: Cassandra Jane Wingfield (1832-1893) - Abt 1853
Wife Mary Ann Lester
AKA: Polly
Born: 1813 - Henry Co., VA
Died: Bef 1852 - Henry Co., VA
Buried:
Father: John Lester, Sr. (1779/1780-1873)
Mother: Nancy Collins ( -Abt 1815)
Children
1 F Melinda Ann Stultz
Born: 1835 - Henry Co., VA
Died:
Buried:
Spouse: John Lacey (1836- )
Marr: Mar 1, 1865 - Henry Co., VA
2 F Matilda Frances Stultz
Born: 1836-1839 - Henry Co., VA
Died:
Buried:
Spouse: Franklin Cook Barber (1821- )
Marr: Nov 17, 1853 - Henry Co., VA
3 F Mary Eliza Stultz
Born: Dec 12, 1838 - Henry Co., VA
Died: Jan 23, 1931 - Henry Co., VA
Buried: - Cp. Branch Prim. Ch. Cem., Henry Co., VA
Spouse: Granville L. Eggleton (1838-Bef 1880)
Marr: Feb 23, 1860 - Henry Co., VA
4 M George Washington Stultz
Born: 1840 - Henry Co., VA
Died: May 3, 1882 - Leatherwood, Henry Co., VA
Buried:
Spouse: Anna Elizabeth Richardson (1849-1908)
Marr: Sep 2, 1866 - Henry Co., VA
5 M Rev. Brice Love Stultz
Born: Jul 2, 1843 - Leatherwood, Henry Co., VA
Died: Apr 11, 1917 - Henry Co., VA
Buried:
Spouse: Louisa America Whitlock (1840-1911)
Marr: Dec 24, 1860 - Henry Co., VA
Notes: Marriage
Married by the Rev. Arnold Walker.
Husband Joseph Stovall Mitchell
AKA: Joe
Born: Jun 15, 1870 - Henry Co., VA
Died: Dec 31, 1952 - Leaksville, Rockingham Co., NC
Buried: Jan 2, 1953 - Oakwood Cem., Martinsville, VA
Father: Josiah Trotter Mitchell (1821-1908)
Mother: Frances Ann Stovall (1838-1906)
Marriage:
Wife Mary Lula Lester
Born: 1874 - Henry Co., VA
Died:
Buried:
Father: Capt. William A. Lester, Jr. (1835-1904)
Mother: Susan Victoria Lovell (1854-1926)
Children
Husband Milton Lester
Born: Cir 1900
Died:
Buried:
Marriage:
Wife Kate Bell Philpott
Born: Sep 13, 1904 - Henry Co., VA
Died: May 6, 1985 - Blue Ridge Nursing Home, Stuart, Patrick Co., VA
Buried: - Old Well Chris. Ch. Cem., Spencer, VA
Father: Charles William Philpott (1872-1960)
Mother: Laura Frances Joyce (1879-1959)
Other Spouse: Vernon Hobson Nelson (1899-1977) - Dec 10, 1921 - Henry Co., VA
Children
Husband Dennis David Sharp
AKA: Dave
Born: May 5, 1912 - Rockingham Co., NC
Died: Nov 17, 1975 - Rockingham Co., NC
Buried: Nov 19, 1975 - Kellam Grove Chr. Ch. Cem., Rockingtham Co., NC
Marriage: Aft Aug 27, 1963
Other Spouse: Catherine Elizabeth Payne (1912-1963) - Oct 1, 1932 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA
Wife Nannie Lester
Born: Apr 24, 1917 - Rockingham Co., NC
Died: Aug 26, 1994 - Annie Penn Mem. Hosp., Reidsville, NC
Buried: - Belews Creek, Forsyth Co., NC
Father: Henry David Lester (1889-1962)
Mother: Nannie Elizabeth Shelton (1882-1963)
Other Spouse: Charlie Carter (1901-1962) - Mar 23, 1935 - New Bethel, Rockingham Co., NC
Children
Husband George Akers Moore
Born: Apr 1, 1894 - Henry Co., VA
Died: Sep 21, 1960 - Raleigh, Wake Co., NC
Buried: - Montlawn Mem. Park, Raleigh, NC
Father: Elder Alvis LeGrande Moore (1845-1920)
Mother: Georgia Mae Coleman (1871-1962)
Marriage:
Wife Nell Cora Lester
Born: Feb 9, 1892 - NC
Died: Feb 2, 1972 - Raleigh, Wake Co., NC
Buried: - Montlawn Mem. Park, Raleigh, NC
Father: James Polk Lester (1845- )
Mother: S. Lula Stone (1849- )
Children
Husband William Benton Shough
AKA: Bill
Born: Apr 19, 1918 - Rockingham Co., NC
Died: Apr 25, 1979 - Eden, Rockingham Co., NC
Buried: Apr 27, 1979 - Ridgeview Mem. Gdns., Eden, NC
Father: William Gibson Shough (1883-1930)
Mother: Sallie Lou Martin (1884-1950)
Marriage:
Wife Ollie Mae Lester
Born: 1923 - NC
Died:
Buried:
Father: Henry David Lester (1889-1962)
Mother: Nannie Elizabeth Shelton (1882-1963)
Children
Husband Powell Jackson Lester
Born: Nov 8, 1883 - Henry Co., VA
Died: Sep 13, 1943 - Horsepasture, Henry Co., VA
Buried: - Lester Cem., Henry Co., VA
Father: George Washington Lester (1836- )
Mother: Victoria Ann Wade (1856-1940)
Marriage: Sep 12, 1914 - Yanceyville, Caswell Co., NC
Wife Mary Bryant Martin
AKA: Mazie
Born: Jul 7, 1896 - Henry Co., VA
Died: May 22, 1963 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA
Buried: - Old Well Chris. Ch. Cem., Spencer, VA
Father: Milton Leland Martin (1852- )
Mother: Eliza Jane Richardson (1855-1926)
Children
1 F Eliza Victoria Lester
Born: Jun 22, 1922 - Henry Co., VA
Died: Mar 13, 2017
Buried:
Spouse: Gilbert Elmo DeShazo (1918-1997)
Marr: Jun 15, 1946 - Henry Co., VA
Notes: Marriage
He was 30 and she 18. Son of G.W. & V.A. Lester; dau. of N.L. & Eliza Martin.
Husband Ralph Clayton Lester, Sr.
Born: Dec 1, 1918 - Figsboro, Henry Co., VA
Died: Jun 13, 2018
Buried: Jun 18, 2018 - Lester Cem., Henry Co., VA
Father: Loury Lawson Lester (1886-1975)
Mother: Mamie Frances Draper (1889-1935)
Marriage: Abt 1947
Other Spouse: June Dixon Wells
Wife Alice Neal Saunders
Born: Nov 1, 1928 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
Died:
Buried:
Children
1 M Ralph Clayton Lester, Jr. (details suppressed for this person)
Born:
Died:
Buried:
Spouse: Charlotte Minter Powell (living)
2 F Elizabeth Neal Lester (details suppressed for this person)
Born:
Died:
Buried:
Spouse: Philip Leon Winn (living)
Husband Ralph Clayton Lester, Sr.
Born: Dec 1, 1918 - Figsboro, Henry Co., VA
Died: Jun 13, 2018
Buried: Jun 18, 2018 - Lester Cem., Henry Co., VA
Father: Loury Lawson Lester (1886-1975)
Mother: Mamie Frances Draper (1889-1935)
Marriage:
Other Spouse: Alice Neal Saunders (1928- ) - Abt 1947
Wife June Dixon Wells (details suppressed for this person)
Born:
Died:
Buried:
Children
Notes: Marriage
His 2d and her 4th marriage; he previously widowed, and she divorced. Married by John R. Monroe, Min.
Husband Ralph Joel Lester
Born: Oct 2, 1944 - Eden, Rockingham Co., NC
Died: Sep 21, 2020 - Moses H. Cone Extended Care, Greensboro, NC
Buried: Sep 24, 2020 - Ridgeview Mem. Gdns., Eden, NC
Father: Elmer Jesse Lester (1920-2000)
Mother: Doris Elizabeth Nance (1920-1992)
Marriage:
Wife Lillie Mae Stowe (details suppressed for this person)
Born:
Died:
Buried:
Children
Husband Earnest L. Oakley
Born: Feb 1896 - VA
Died:
Buried:
Father: William Hughes Oakley (1854-1932)
Mother: Sallie Ruth Dyer (1862-1938)
Marriage:
Wife Sarah V. Lester
Born: Jun 1895 - Henry Co., VA
Died:
Buried:
Father: Walter Wade Lester (1874- )
Mother: Mary Lucy Davis (1872-1930)
Other Spouse: Alfred Frith (1889- ) - Feb 1, 1911 - Henry Co., VA
Children
Husband Stonewall Jackson Lester
AKA: Junior
Born: Sep 12, 1918 - Henry Co., VA
Died: Aug 8, 2000 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA
Buried: Aug 12, 2000 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Father: William Stonewall Jackson Lester (1884-1952)
Mother: Mary Lou Eggleston (1897- )
Marriage: Jul 6, 1940 - Callands, Pittsylvania Co, VA
Other Spouse: Sersa Norene Frith (1918-2023) - Aft Aug 5, 1960
Wife Mary Frances Turner
Born: Jun 28, 1918 - Franklin Co., VA
Died: Nov 15, 1959 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Buried: Nov 17, 1959 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Father: Claude Swanson Turner, Sr. (1895-1978)
Mother: Nannie Ruth Hundley (1900-1981)
Children
Notes: Marriage
Both were single. He was a mechanic.
Husband John Richardson, Jr.
Born: 1814-1818 - Henry Co., VA
Died: Apr 1878
Buried:
Father: John Richardson, Sr. (1785-1869)
Mother: Elizabeth Stultz (1791-1877)
Marriage: Dec 7, 1839 - Henry Co., VA
Wife Susan Jane Lester
Born: 1819 - Henry Co., VA
Died:
Buried:
Father: John Lester, Sr. (1779/1780-1873)
Mother: Anna Minter (1791- )
Children
1 F Elizabeth A. Richardson
AKA: Eliza
Born: Sep 1840 - Henry Co., VA
Died:
Buried:
Spouse: Elijah Richardson (1839-Bef 1900)
Marr: Sep 9, 1860 - Henry Co., VA
2 F Matilda Richardson
Born: Jul 1842 - Henry Co., VA
Died: Jan 1927 - Fontaine, Henry Co., VA
Buried:
Spouse: This person had no known marriage and no known children
3 M Joseph Richardson
Born: 1843 - Henry Co., VA
Died:
Buried:
4 F Mary E. Richardson
Born: 1846 - Henry Co., VA
Died:
Buried:
Spouse: Clopton F. Allen (1848- )
Marr: Mar 23, 1867 - Henry Co., VA
5 F Julia F. Richardson
Born: 1848-1850 - Henry Co., VA
Died:
Buried:
Spouse: James Edward Agee (1849-1933)
Marr: Dec 26, 1872 - Henry Co., VA
6 M Benjamin F. Richardson
Born: Jun 1850 - Henry Co., VA
Died:
Buried:
7 M Granville E. Richardson
Born: Mar 1853 - Henry Co., VA
Died:
Buried:
Spouse: This person had no known marriage and no known children
8 M John William Richardson
Born: Apr 17, 1857 - Henry Co., VA
Died: Sep 3, 1944 - Boxwood, Henry Co., VA
Buried: - Oakwood Cem., Martinsville, VA
Spouse: Sallie Frances Jarrett (1877-1940)
Marr: Nov 22, 1893 - Henry Co., VA
9 M Peyton Richardson
Born: 1858 - VA
Died:
Buried:
10 M George Albert Richardson
Born: 1859 - VA
Died:
Buried:
11 M Jabez Richardson
AKA: Jabe
Born: 1869 - Henry Co., VA
Died:
Buried:
12 F Martha V. Richardson
AKA: Mattie
Born: Jun 1869 - Henry Co., VA
Died:
Buried:
Spouse: Granville Leftridge Carter (1852-1919)
Marr: Sep 9, 1897 - Henry Co., VA
Spouse: William Thomas Billings (1858-1929)
Marr: Feb 17, 1921 - Henry Co., VA
Notes: Marriage
Married by the Rev. Arnold Walker.
Husband Henry Clay Pace
Born: Oct 15, 1838 - Henry Co., VA
Died: Aug 12, 1919 - Henry Co., VA
Buried: - Cp. Branch Prim. Ch. Cem., Henry Co., VA
Father: Daniel Pace (1791-1880)
Mother: Serena Stultz (1814/1819- )
Marriage: Jan 10, 1870 - Henry Co., VA
Wife Susan V. Lester
Born: Sep 1853 - Henry Co., VA
Died:
Buried:
Father: William A. Lester (1803- )
Mother: Frances Stegall (1808- )
Children
1 M Arthur Gold Pace
Born: Jul 30, 1898 - Richmond, VA
Died: Jan 16, 1969 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA
Buried: - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Spouse: Maggie Winn (Cir 1895-1921)
Marr: Feb 6, 1917 - Henry Co., VA
Spouse: Mary Elizabeth Stultz (1905-1973)
Marr: Nov 22, 1921 - Henry Co., VA
Notes: Marriage
Their marriage is recorded in the book by Anne Vestal-Miller: "<í>The Marriage Register of Henry County, Virginia, Volume I, 1853-1878", pp. 40 & 41, 10 Jan. 1870: Henry C. Pace, 30, single, born Henry Co., Va., son of David & Serean Pace, married Susan V. Lester, 16, single, born Henry Co., Va., dau. of Wm. & Frances Lester.
Husband Thomas Burton Lester, Sr.
Born: Jul 11, 1923 - Henry Co., VA
Died: Jan 12, 2016
Buried: Jan 14, 2016 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Father: Thomas Oscar Lester (1878-1961)
Mother: Maggie Wilson Craig (1882-1967)
Marriage: Jun 12, 1948 - Henry Co., VA
Wife Cassie Foley Robertson
Born: May 7, 1920 - Axton, Henry Co., VA
Died: Aug 3, 2005 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA
Buried: - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Father: Dee Morse Robertson, Sr. (1884- )
Mother: Betty Ann Cook (1889- )
Children
Notes: Marriage
They were both single. He worked for Lester Lumber Co., and she for DuPont Corp. Married by J.E. Burgess, Prim. Bapt. Min.
Husband Tilden Jackson Lester
Born: Apr 17, 1933 - Henry Co., VA
Died: Jan 5, 1991 - NC Bapt. Med. Ctr., Winston-Salem, NC
Buried: - Oakwood Cem., Martinsville, VA
Father: Capt. George Tilden Lester, Sr. (1876-1973)
Mother: Lottie Floy Shelton (1898-1990)
Marriage: Jul 1, 1960 - Reidsville, Rockingham Co., NC
Wife Marlene Arvenia Saunders
Born: Feb 12, 1936 - Reidsville, Rockingham Co., NC
Died: Apr 13, 2007 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Buried: - Oakwood Cem., Martinsville, VA
Children
Notes: Marriage
Husband Capt. William A. Lester, Jr.
Born: Sep 8, 1835 - Henry Co., VA
Died: Apr 7, 1904
Buried: - Oakwood Cem., Martinsville, VA
Father: William A. Lester (1803- )
Mother: Frances Stegall (1808- )
Marriage: Jan 11, 1872 - Henry Co., VA
Wife Susan Victoria Lovell
AKA: Susie
Born: Jul 6, 1854 - Henry Co., VA
Died: Dec 17, 1926
Buried: - Oakwood Cem., Martinsville, VA
Father: John J. Lovell (1789-1858)
Mother: Rhoda Jamison (1808- )
Children
1 M Ainsley Jackson Lester, Sr.
Born: Mar 18, 1873 - Henry Co., VA
Died: Nov 26, 1945 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Buried: Nov 28, 1945 - Oakwood Cem., Martinsville, VA
Spouse: Mary Elizabeth Martin (1876-1952)
Marr: Mar 25, 1897 - Henry Co., VA
2 F Mary Lula Lester
Born: 1874 - Henry Co., VA
Died:
Buried:
Spouse: Joseph Stovall Mitchell (1870-1952)
3 F Aylett Lester
AKA: Allie
Born: Jul 26, 1878 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Died: Jan 1939 - Roanoke (city), VA
Buried: - Oakwood Cem., Martinsville, VA
Spouse: Elkanah Lewis Turner (1876-1936)
Marr: Mar 22, 1905 - Henry Co., VA
4 M J. Ran Lester
Born: 1880-1882 - VA
Died:
Buried:
5 M Henry Claybrook Lester
Born: Aug 5, 1882 - Henry Co., VA
Died: Jul 13, 1910
Buried: - Oakwood Cem., Martinsville, VA
Notes: Marriage
Their marriage is recorded in the book by Anne Vestal-Miller: The Marriage Register of Henry County, Virginia, Volume I , 1853-1878, pp. 48 & 49, #5, 11 Jan. 1872: Wm. A. Lester, 33, single, born Henry Co., Va., son of Wm. & Frances Lester, married Susan V. Lovell, 17, single, born Henry Co., Va., dau. of John & Rhoda Lovell.
Husband William A. Lester
Born: 1803 - VA
Died:
Buried:
Father: John Lester, Sr. (1779/1780-1873)
Mother: Nancy Collins ( -Abt 1815)
Marriage: Nov 20, 1833 - Franklin Co., VA
Wife Frances Stegall
Born: 1808 - VA
Died:
Buried:
Children
1 M Capt. William A. Lester, Jr.
Born: Sep 8, 1835 - Henry Co., VA
Died: Apr 7, 1904
Buried: - Oakwood Cem., Martinsville, VA
Spouse: Susan Victoria Lovell (1854-1926)
Marr: Jan 11, 1872 - Henry Co., VA
2 M George Washington Lester
Born: Nov 1836 - Henry Co., VA
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Spouse: Victoria Ann Wade (1856-1940)
Marr: Nov 17, 1873 - Henry Co., VA
3 M Henry Clay Lester
Born: Feb 25, 1838 - Henry Co., VA
Died: Sep 18, 1913 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Buried: - Oakwood Cem., Martinsville, VA
Spouse: Lucy Clark Brown (1855-1920)
Marr: Aug 10, 1871 - Franklin Co., VA
4 F Julia A. Lester
Born: 1839 - Henry Co., VA
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Spouse: William M. Barrow (1818- )
Marr: Jan 17, 1858 - Henry Co., VA
5 M John Collins Lester
Born: 1841-1843 - Henry Co., VA
Died: 1898
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Spouse: Julia Frances Lester (1853-1940)
Marr: Feb 14, 1870 - Henry Co., VA
6 M Marshall J. Lester
Born: 1844 - VA
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7 F Sarah E. Lester
Born: Apr 1850 - VA
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8 F Susan V. Lester
Born: Sep 1853 - Henry Co., VA
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Spouse: Henry Clay Pace (1838-1919)
Marr: Jan 10, 1870 - Henry Co., VA
Husband Elijah David Prillaman
AKA: Big Dave
Born: 1817 - Franklin Co., VA
Died: May 1876
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Father: John Jack Prillaman III (1782-1853)
Mother: Sarah Grayson (1789-1864)
Marriage: Jan 8, 1846 - Franklin Co., VA
Wife Mary F. Lesueur
Born: 1826 - Franklin Co., VA
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Children
1 F Margaret Elizabeth Prillaman
AKA: Eliza
Born: 1849 - VA
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2 F Sintha A. Prillaman
Born: 1853 - VA
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3 F Ellen Prillaman
Born: 1856 - VA
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4 M Timothy J. Prillaman
Born: Mar 1858 - Franklin Co., VA
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Spouse: Lucy L. Tuggle (1864- )
Marr: Feb 14, 1883 - Patrick Co., VA
5 M John Walter Prillaman
Born: Jul 13, 1859 - Franklin Co., VA
Died: Jan 6, 1937 - Endicott, VA
Buried: - Prillaman Cem., Henry, Franklin Co., VA
Spouse: Nancy Jane Prillaman (1847-1920)
Marr: Feb 5, 1884 - Franklin Co., VA
6 F Prudance Caroline Prillaman
Born: Jul 7, 1861 - Franklin Co., VA
Died: Dec 16, 1938 - Franklin Co., VA
Buried: - Gibson-Prillaman Cem., Henry, VA
Spouse: Peter Lemian Gibson (1856-1926)
Marr: Jan 18, 1882 - Franklin Co., VA
7 F Martha J. Prillaman
Born: 1865 - VA
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8 M Mosby Prillaman
Born: 1865 - VA
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9 M George Martell Prillaman
Born: Dec 20, 1868 - Franklin Co., VA
Died: Feb 8, 1945 - Franklin Co., VA
Buried: - Geo. M. Prillaman Cem., Mill Creek, Franklin Co., VA
Spouse: Sarah Jane Eggleton (1876-1925)
Marr: Aug 31, 1893 - Franklin Co., VA
Husband Charles Ira Leverette
Born: Feb 7, 1918 - Unionville, Bedford Co., TN
Died: Sep 15, 2008 - Daytona Beach, Volusia Co., FL
Buried: - Simpson Cem., Bedford Co., TN
Marriage: Dec 8, 1934 - Bedford Co., TN
Wife Annie Blanche Pugh
Born: Oct 23, 1918 - TN
Died: Jun 14, 1983
Buried: - Simpson Cem., Bedford Co., TN
Father: William Webb Pugh (1887-1969)
Mother: Anna Blanch Holton (1889-1918)
Children
Husband Robert Lee Pulliam
AKA: Red
Born: Aug 11, 1927 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Died: Jun 22, 2015 - Fork Union, Fluvanna Co., VA
Buried: Jun 28, 2015 - Fork Union Mem. Cem., Fork Union, VA
Father: Samuel Robert Pulliam (1900-1980)
Mother: Myrtle Ellen Turner (1905-1989)
Marriage: Aug 15, 1954 - Winchester, VA
Wife Patricia Ann Levi
AKA: Patsy
Born: Aug 18, 1932 - Berryville, Clarke Co., VA
Died: Oct 15, 2013 - University Hosp., Charlottesville, VA
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Children
Notes: Marriage
Both were single. He was a teacher & coach, and she was a clerk. Married by David S. Garland, Meth. Min.
Husband Leamon Mearl Prince
Born: May 23, 1919 - TX
Died: 1946 - Roswell, Chaves Co., NM
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Father: Warnie Loot Prince (1886-1954)
Mother: Mamie Ario (1896- )
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Wife Viola Lewark
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1 F Linda Prince (details suppressed for this person)
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2 F Sandra Prince (details suppressed for this person)
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Husband David S. Lewin
Born: Dec 18, 1959 - Manhattan, NY
Died: May 16, 2010 - West Springfield, Hampden Co., MA
Buried: - Sinai Mem. Pk., West Springfield, MA
Marriage: 1984
Wife Paula Joy McClelland
Born: Dec 21, 1963
Died: Nov 1, 2023 - Conway, Horry Co., SC
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Father: Joseph David McClelland (1930-1981)
Mother: Joy Carol Hankins
Other Spouse: Robert John Cook, Jr.
Other Spouse: Dewayne Allen Moriarty
Children
1 M Joshua David Lewin (details suppressed for this person)
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2 M James Bradley Lewin (details suppressed for this person)
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3 F Rebecca Joy Lewin (details suppressed for this person)
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Husband Albert Terry Lewis
Born: 1887 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
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Marriage: Dec 25, 1918 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA
Wife Lucy Belle Stultz
Born: 1899 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
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Father: Stonewall Jackson Stultz, Sr. (1870-1910)
Mother: Sally E. Hundley (1872-1904)
Children
Notes: Marriage
Husband Billy Hammond Lewis
Born: Jun 11, 1930 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Died: Jul 11, 1981 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA
Buried: - Lewis Cem., Patrick Co., VA
Marriage: Nov 16, 1948 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Wife Helen Grey Mason
Born: Sep 21, 1930 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Died: Dec 21, 2014 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA
Buried: Dec 23, 2014 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Father: William Raleigh Mason (1899-1992)
Mother: Flossie Kyle Young (1894-1960)
Children
Notes: Marriage
Both were single. He worked in textiles. Married by J.P. McCabe, Bapt. Min.