Trying to identify the parents and unknown siblings of George W. Jester b 1828/9 in OH. George married Martha Pulliam Oct 1857 in MO-Holt Co. They had 2 children, Julia b 1859 and Ruben Elliott b 1860. Martha died 1861. George m2 Mrs. Matilda Stembaugh. They had 2 children, John b 1868 and George Jr b 1870.

His father appears to be Elijah Jester found in OH-Jefferson Co in 1820 and 1830. I am speculating that this OH-Elijah Jester is the same Elijah Jester who is found in DE-Kent Co, and who was married to and divorced from Elizabeth Peterkin.

DE-Elijah is found in the 1800 and 1810 census of DE-Kent Co with his family, but Elizabeth is listed as head-of-household in 1820. In 1820 and 1830, Elijah appears in OH-Jefferson Co with a new family. OH-Elijah matches the age of the DE-Elijah.

There were 5 children in the family of OH-Elijah. Based on census location, all of the children appear to have been born in OH-Jefferson Co. The name of OH-Elijah’s wife is not known; possibly it is Julia.

Brother John W. m Delilah Casner in 1865 (PA). They lived in IA-Boone Co from about 1870-76 and MO-Schuyler Co from 1876-1910. They had 3 children, one lived to adulthood, Ida May b 1867 PA.

Brother David m1 Margaret E. abt 1847 (probably VA). They had 2 children, Margaret and James F. Wife Margaret and child Margaret died. David m2 Rachel Hamilton in 1853 (VA). They had 3 children, Margaret R., George H., David M. They moved to MO-Holt Co abt 1855.

* David's brother, George W., was administrator of David's estate and in 1870 was appointed guardian of David's oldest son, James F. George and David lived in MO-Holt Co at the same time.

James Mitchell Keesler b ~1827 NY-Orange Co, father Elias Keesler b ____. Mother appears to be Elizabeth Mitchell b ____.

Need proof.

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