Person Page - 1962

     John was born on Tuesday, October 30, 1860 in Virginia, USA.¹ He was the son of George Craighead Lester and Elizabeth Watts. John died on Thursday, May 22, 1941 in Henderson Co., Kentucky, USA, at age 80 years, 6 months and 22 days.¹ His body was interred after May 22, 1941 in Moss Cemetery, Henderson Co., Kentucky, USA.¹
     John (age 19) was listed as a son living with George Craighead Lester on the 1880 Census, on June 1, 1880 in Household No. 78, Hebberdsville, Henderson Co., Kentucky, USA.²

     Josephus was born circa 1840 in Kentucky, USA. He was the son of Benjamin F. Lester and Jane Gregory. Josephus was married to Mary J. Bacon Wednesday, December 16, 1863 in Henderson Co., Kentucky, USA.¹
     Josephus was listed as a household member living with Benjamin F. Lester on the 1850 Census, on June 1, 1850 in Household No. 208, District No. 1, Henderson Co., Kentucky, USA.² Josephus was listed as a household member living with Benjamin F. Lester on the 1860 Census, on June 1, 1860 in Household No. 79, District No. 2, Henderson Co., Kentucky, USA.³ Josephus was listed as a household member living with Jane Gregory on the 1870 Census, on June 1, 1870 in Household No. 52, Tillotson District, Henderson Co., Kentucky, USA.⁴ Josephus was listed as the head of a family with his wife Mary on the 1880 Census, on January 1, 1880 in Household No. 6, Tillotson District, Henderson Co., Kentucky, USA.⁵ Josephus was listed as a neighbor of William Rufus Ligon on the 1880 Census, on June 1, 1880 in Household No. 5, Tillotson District, Henderson Co., Kentucky, USA.⁵

     Joy was born on Wednesday, December 17, 1924 in Kentucky, USA.¹ She was the daughter of John Gillie Lester and Mary Nellie Robards. Joy died on Sunday, December 23, 1934 in Henderson Co., Kentucky, USA, at age 10 years and 6 days.¹ Her body was interred after December 23, 1934 in Pleasant Valley Cemetery (Pleasant Valley Christian Church), Pleasant Valley, Henderson Co., Kentucky, USA.¹
     Joy (age 5) was listed as a daughter living with John Gillie Lester on the 1930 Census, on April 1, 1930 in Household No. 224, Spottsville, Henderson Co., Kentucky, USA.²

     Lois was born circa 1914 in Kentucky, USA. She was the daughter of John Gillie Lester and Mary Nellie Robards.
     Lois was listed as a daughter living with John Gillie Lester on the 1920 Census, on January 1, 1920 in Household No. 67, Hebberdsville, Henderson Co., Kentucky, USA.¹ Lois was listed as a daughter living with John Gillie Lester on the 1930 Census, on April 1, 1930 in Household No. 224, Spottsville, Henderson Co., Kentucky, USA.² Lois Lester was listed as the informant on Mary Nellie Robards's Death Certificate on Thursday, September 21, 1944 in Henderson Co., Kentucky, USA.³

     Louisa was born circa 1841 in Virginia, USA. She was the daughter of Frederick Lester and Martha Ann Craighead.
     Louisa was listed as a household member living with Frederick Lester on the 1850 Census, on June 1, 1850.¹ Louisa was listed as a household member living with Frederick Lester on the 1860 Census, on June 1, 1860 in Household No. 71, Lunenberg Co., Virginia, USA.¹ Louisa was listed as a household member living with Frederick Lester on the 1870 Census, on June 1, 1870 in Household No. 261, Lunenberg Co., Virginia, USA.¹