1. 1870 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Slab Fork Township, Family 30.
2. "Marriage Records of Wyoming Co, WV...", Vol 3, No 204, Haga, page 50.
G. T. Lester, age 27 (sic? 17), married Mary Lester, age 17, on 24 May 1889
with permission of Perry Lester.
3. "Hertiage of Wyoming Co, WV", WGS, page 175, Richard Thornsberry and Ruth
Lester Article.
Richard Thornsberry Lester's siblings were Berwell (Burl) Franklin; John
Will; George T.; Cosbi; and Sampson Lester.
4. 1880 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, compiled by William A. Marsh, Vol 4, page 727.
Barkers Ridge Township, page 009.
Listed as George T. Lester, age 18, in household of father, M.H. Lester.
5. 1900 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, transcribed by Pauline Haga.
Center District, Family #291.
Listed as George Lester, age 28, head of household.
6. "Pedigree Resource File", CD #5, LDS, submitted 15 Sep 1999 by Glenn Allen
Lester, 21211 Cupar Lane, Huntington Beach, CA, 92646.
George Thomas Lester was born on 8 Jun 1861; died in Jul 1952; buried in
Lester Cemetery on Indian Creek in Wyoming Co, WV.
7. Wyoming Co, WV Web Site, Cemeteries
http://members.aol.com/jlcooke2/cemetery.htm
George T. Lester; born in 1861; died in 1952; buried in
Lester Cemetery, Indian Creek, Wyoming Co, WV.
8. 1910 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Baileysvelle District, taken on 16 Apr 1910;
Page 184A, Family #26.
Listed as George T. Lester, age 43, born in WV, married 20 yrs, farmer,
head of household.
9. 1930 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Baileysville District, Indian Creek Road, taken on 14 Apr 1930,
Page 81B, Family # 175.
Listed as George T. Lester, age 68, born in WV, married at 27, farmer, head of household.
1. "Marriage Records of Wyoming Co, WV...", Vol 3, No 204, Haga, page 50.
G. T. Lester, age 27, married Mary Lester, age 17, on 24 May 1889 with permission of Perry Lester.
2. "Hertiage of Wyoming Co, WV", WGS, page 175, Richard Thornsberry and Ruth Lester Article.
Ruth's siblings were: Byrd, married Cosby Lester; Pleasant; John; Mary, married George T.; Cloe
Shannon; Darcus Rose; and Ruth Lester.
3. 1900 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, transcribed by Pauline Haga.
Center District, Family #291.
Listed as Mary L. Lester, age 28, in household of husband, George Lester.
4. "Pedigree Resource File", CD #5, LDS, submitted 15 Sep 1999 by Glenn Allen
Lester, 21211 Cupar Lane, Huntington Beach, CA, 92646.
Mary Lucinda Lester, daughter of Perry Bailey "Pleasant" and Sarah Louise
Johnson Lester; was born in 1872; died on 21 Apr 1935; buried in WV.
5. 1910 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Baileysvelle District, taken on 16 Apr 1910; Page 184A, Family #26.
Listed as Mary Lester, age 38, born in WV, married 20 yrs, 10 children, 10 living, in household of
husband, George T. Lester.
6. 1930 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Baileysville District, Indian Creek Road, taken on 14 Apr 1930,
Page 81B, Family # 175.
Listed as Mary L. Lester, age 58, born in WV, married at 17, in household of husband, George T.
Lester.
7. Wyoming Co, WV Death Certificate #9129; WV Archives Web Site.
Mary Lester; age 62; born in WV; married; daughter of Perry and Sarah Johnson Lester; died on
21 Apr 1935 at Fankrock, Wyoming Co, WV of "pernicisus anemia"; buried on 22 Apr 1935 at
Fan Rock, WV; informant, Okey Lester (son).
8. Wyoming Co, WV Web Site, Cemeteries; http://members.aol.com/jlcooke2/cemetery.htm
Mary L. Lester; born on 30 dec 1871; died on 21 Apr 1935; buried in Lester Cemetery, Indian
Creek, Wyoming Co, WV.
1. 1900 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, transcribed by Pauline Haga.
Center District, Family #291.
Listed as Jesse M. Lester, age 10, in household of father, George Lester.
2. "Pedigree Resource File", CD #5, LDS, submitted 15 Sep 1999 by Glenn Allen
Lester, 21211 Cupar Lane, Huntington Beach, CA, 92646.
Jesse Mathias Lester was born on 2 May 1889; buried bef 1995.
3. 1910 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Baileysvelle District, taken on 16 Apr 1910;
Page 184B, Family #26.
Listed as Jesse M. Lester, age 19, born in WV, in household of father,
George T. Lester.
1. 1900 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, transcribed by Pauline Haga.
Center District, Family #291.
Listed as Gechonies L.? Lester, age 4, in household of father, George Lester.
2. "Pedigree Resource File", CD #5, LDS, submitted 15 Sep 1999 by Glenn Allen
Lester, 21211 Cupar Lane, Huntington Beach, CA, 92646.
J.L. Lester was born on 16 Jul 1895; died before 1995.
3. 1910 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Baileysvelle District, taken on 16 Apr 1910;
Page 184B, Family #26.
There is listed a Lee Lester, age 13, born in WV, in household of father,
George T. Lester. Is this J.L.?
1. "Pedigree Resource File", CD #5, LDS, submitted 15 Sep 1999 by Glenn Allen
Lester, 21211 Cupar Lane, Huntington Beach, CA, 92646.
Lee C. Lester was born on 13 Jun 1896 in WV; died in 1913.
2. 1910 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Baileysvelle District, taken on 16 Apr 1910;
Page 184B, Family #26.
Listed as Lee Lester, age 13, born in WV, in household of father,
George T. Lester. Is this J.L. Lester given in Ref 1?
1. 1900 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, transcribed by Pauline Haga.
Center District, Family #291.
Listed as Eva Lester, age 1, in household of father, George Lester.
2. "Pedigree Resource File", CD #5, LDS, submitted 15 Sep 1999 by Glenn Allen
Lester, 21211 Cupar Lane, Huntington Beach, CA, 92646.
Eva J. Lester was born on 13 Aug 1897; died bef 1995; married Lee Morgan;
children: Claudia, J.P., Glen Buren, Blandeen, Warren, Athleen, and Rodney.
3. 1910 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Baileysvelle District, taken on 16 Apr 1910;
Page 184B, Family #26.
Listed as Eva J. Lester, age 11, born in WV, in household of father,
George T. Lester.
1. "Pedigree Resource File", CD #5, LDS, submitted 15 Sep 1999 by Glenn Allen
Lester, 21211 Cupar Lane, Huntington Beach, CA, 92646.
Sarah Effie Lester was born on 10 Oct 1900; died bef 1995; married Robert
Lambert; children: Luther, Edward and Freida Mae.
2. 1910 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Baileysvelle District, taken on 16 Apr 1910;
Page 184B, Family #26.
Listed as Eva J. Lester, age 9, born in WV, in household of father,
George T. Lester.
1. "Pedigree Resource File", CD #5, LDS, submitted 15 Sep 1999 by Glenn Allen
Lester, 21211 Cupar Lane, Huntington Beach, CA, 92646.
Alton P. Lester was born on 7 Aug 1905 in WV; died bef 1995.
2. Wyoming Co, WV Web Site, Cemeteries
http://members.aol.com/jlcooke2/cemetery.htm
Altie P. Lester; born on 17 Aug 1905; died on 1 Aug 1943; buried in
Lester Cemetery, Indian Creek, Wyoming Co, WV.
3. 1910 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Baileysvelle District, taken on 16 Apr 1910;
Page 184B, Family #26.
Listed as Aulton Lester, age 5, born in WV, in household of father,
George T. Lester.
head of household.
4. 1930 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Baileysville District, Indian Creek Road, taken on 14 Apr 1930,
Page 81B, Family # 175.
Listed as Altie Lester, age 23, born in WV, in household of father, George T. Lester.
1. "Pedigree Resource File", CD #5, LDS, submitted 15 Sep 1999 by Glenn Allen
Lester, 21211 Cupar Lane, Huntington Beach, CA, 92646.
Augusta R. Lester was born on 7 Aug 1907; died bef 1995; married Rex Guy;
children: Pauline, Delores and Reba Jo.
2. 1910 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Baileysvelle District, taken on 16 Apr 1910;
Page 184B, Family #26.
Listed as Gusta Lester, age 3, born in WV, in household of father,
George T. Lester.
1. "Pedigree Resource File", CD #5, LDS, submitted 15 Sep 1999 by Glenn Allen
Lester, 21211 Cupar Lane, Huntington Beach, CA, 92646.
Edna Lester was born on 2 May 1915; died aft 1995; married Earl Adams;
children: Earl, Jack and Martha Jane Adams.
2. 1930 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Baileysville District, Indian Creek Road, taken on 14 Apr 1930,
Page 81B, Family # 175.
Listed as Edna Lester, age 14, born in WV, in household of father, George T. Lester.
1. 1870 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Slab Fork Township, Family 30.
2. "Marriage Records of Wyoming Co, WV...", Vol 3, No 204, Haga, page 50.
G. T. Lester, age 27 (sic? 17), married Mary Lester, age 17, on 24 May 1889
with permission of Perry Lester.
3. "Hertiage of Wyoming Co, WV", WGS, page 175, Richard Thornsberry and Ruth
Lester Article.
Richard Thornsberry Lester's siblings were Berwell (Burl) Franklin; John
Will; George T.; Cosbi; and Sampson Lester.
4. 1880 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, compiled by William A. Marsh, Vol 4, page 727.
Barkers Ridge Township, page 009.
Listed as George T. Lester, age 18, in household of father, M.H. Lester.
5. 1900 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, transcribed by Pauline Haga.
Center District, Family #291.
Listed as George Lester, age 28, head of household.
6. "Pedigree Resource File", CD #5, LDS, submitted 15 Sep 1999 by Glenn Allen
Lester, 21211 Cupar Lane, Huntington Beach, CA, 92646.
George Thomas Lester was born on 8 Jun 1861; died in Jul 1952; buried in
Lester Cemetery on Indian Creek in Wyoming Co, WV.
7. Wyoming Co, WV Web Site, Cemeteries
http://members.aol.com/jlcooke2/cemetery.htm
George T. Lester; born in 1861; died in 1952; buried in
Lester Cemetery, Indian Creek, Wyoming Co, WV.
8. 1910 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Baileysvelle District, taken on 16 Apr 1910;
Page 184A, Family #26.
Listed as George T. Lester, age 43, born in WV, married 20 yrs, farmer,
head of household.
9. 1930 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Baileysville District, Indian Creek Road, taken on 14 Apr 1930,
Page 81B, Family # 175.
Listed as George T. Lester, age 68, born in WV, married at 27, farmer, head of household.
1. "Pedigree Resource File", CD #5, LDS, submitted 15 Sep 1999 by Glenn Allen
Lester, 21211 Cupar Lane, Huntington Beach, CA, 92646.
George Thomas Lester married third, Lucinda Hilton Dehart on 20 Aug 1936.
Burrell Franklin "Burl" Lester
1. 1870 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Slab Fork Township, Family 30.
2. "Hertiage of Wyoming Co, WV", WGS, page 175, Richard Thornsberry and RuthLester Article.
Richard Thornsberry Lester's siblings were Berwell (Burl) Franklin; John
Will; George T.; Cosbi; and Sampson Lester.
3. 1880 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, compiled by William A. Marsh, Vol 4, page 727.
Barkers Ridge Township, page 009.
Listed as Burrill Lester, age 17, in household of father, M.H. Lester.
4. 1900 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, transcribed by Pauline Haga.
Baileysville District, Family #147.
Listed as Burell T. Lester, age 36, in household of father, Mathias H. Lester.
5. 1930 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Baileysville, District; taken on 9 Apr 1930; Page 79A;
Family #139/141.
Listed as B.F. Lester; age 65; born in WV; married at 39; farmer; head of household.
6. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1955); Page 425; WV Archives Web Site.
Burl Franklin Lester; age 90; born in Meban, WV; widowed; living at Fanrock, WV; son of Harman
and Emily Lester; married on 20 May 1955 at Pineville, WV; Marietta Alice Breeden; age 75; born in
Lashmeet, WV; widow; living at Fanrock, WV; daughter of unlisted parents.
7. "Pedigree Resource File", CD #5, LDS, submitted 15 Sep 1999 by Glenn Allen
Lester, 21211 Cupar Lane, Huntington Beach, CA, 92646.
Burrell Franklin Lester was born on 28 Feb 1865 in Wyoming Co, WV; died on 4
Mar 1961 at Baileysville, Wyoming Co, WV; buried in Lester Cemetery, Indian
Creek, Wyoming Co, WV; married first, Marinda Lester in 1904; second Effie
Pearl Altizer on 4 Sep 1913 in Wyoming Co, WV. Believe birth and death dates
have been transcribed wrong and confused with those of Tice Lester. (see Ref
6).
8. Wyoming Co, WV Web Site, Cemeteries
http://members.aol.com/jlcooke2/cemetery.htm
Burl Franklin Lester; born in 1865; died in 1961; buried in
Lester Cemetery, Indian Creek, Wyoming Co, WV.
1. "Pedigree Resource File", CD #5, LDS, submitted 15 Sep 1999 by Glenn Allen
Lester, 21211 Cupar Lane, Huntington Beach, CA, 92646.
Marinda "Rindy" Lester, daughter of Edmond and Sarah Lester Lester, married
Burrell Franklin Lester in 1904 in Wyoming Co, WV; children; Mary O., Ruth
and Martha Lester.
1. 1930 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Baileysville, District; taken on 9 Apr 1930; Page 79A;
Family #139/141.
Listed as Mary Lester; age 20; born in WV; single; in household of father, Burrell F. Lester.
Burrell Franklin "Burl" Lester
1. 1870 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Slab Fork Township, Family 30.
2. "Hertiage of Wyoming Co, WV", WGS, page 175, Richard Thornsberry and RuthLester Article.
Richard Thornsberry Lester's siblings were Berwell (Burl) Franklin; John
Will; George T.; Cosbi; and Sampson Lester.
3. 1880 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, compiled by William A. Marsh, Vol 4, page 727.
Barkers Ridge Township, page 009.
Listed as Burrill Lester, age 17, in household of father, M.H. Lester.
4. 1900 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, transcribed by Pauline Haga.
Baileysville District, Family #147.
Listed as Burell T. Lester, age 36, in household of father, Mathias H. Lester.
5. 1930 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Baileysville, District; taken on 9 Apr 1930; Page 79A;
Family #139/141.
Listed as B.F. Lester; age 65; born in WV; married at 39; farmer; head of household.
6. Wyoming Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1955); Page 425; WV Archives Web Site.
Burl Franklin Lester; age 90; born in Meban, WV; widowed; living at Fanrock, WV; son of Harman
and Emily Lester; married on 20 May 1955 at Pineville, WV; Marietta Alice Breeden; age 75; born in
Lashmeet, WV; widow; living at Fanrock, WV; daughter of unlisted parents.
7. "Pedigree Resource File", CD #5, LDS, submitted 15 Sep 1999 by Glenn Allen
Lester, 21211 Cupar Lane, Huntington Beach, CA, 92646.
Burrell Franklin Lester was born on 28 Feb 1865 in Wyoming Co, WV; died on 4
Mar 1961 at Baileysville, Wyoming Co, WV; buried in Lester Cemetery, Indian
Creek, Wyoming Co, WV; married first, Marinda Lester in 1904; second Effie
Pearl Altizer on 4 Sep 1913 in Wyoming Co, WV. Believe birth and death dates
have been transcribed wrong and confused with those of Tice Lester. (see Ref
6).
8. Wyoming Co, WV Web Site, Cemeteries
http://members.aol.com/jlcooke2/cemetery.htm
Burl Franklin Lester; born in 1865; died in 1961; buried in
Lester Cemetery, Indian Creek, Wyoming Co, WV.
1. "Pedigree Resource File", CD #5, LDS, submitted 15 Sep 1999 by Glenn Allen
Lester, 21211 Cupar Lane, Huntington Beach, CA, 92646.
Burrell Franklin Lester was born on 28 Feb 1865 in Wyoming Co, WV; died on 4
Mar 1961 at Baileysville, Wyoming Co, WV; buried in Lester Cemetery, Indian
Creek, Wyoming Co, WV; married first, Marinda Lester in 1904; second Effie
Pearl Altizer on 4 Sep 1913 in Wyoming Co, WV.
Effie Pearl Altizer was born on 14 Apr 1889; daughter of Edward and Armeda
Altizer; died 12 Oct 1952 in WV.
2. Wyoming Co, WV Web Site, Cemeteries
http://members.aol.com/jlcooke2/cemetery.htm
Effie Pearl Lester; born on 14 Apr 1889; died on 12 Oct 1952; buried in
Lester Cemetery, Baileysville, Wyoming Co, WV.
3. 1900 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Center District, taken on 29 Jun 1900, Page 239
B, Family #229.
Listed as Pearl Altizer, age 11, born in Apr 1889 in WV, in household of
father, John Altizer.
4. 1910 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Baileysvelle District, taken on 15 Apr 1910;
Page 183A, Family #7.
Listed as Pearle Altizer, age 21, born in WV, single, 1 child, 1 living, in
household of father, Edward Altizer.
5. 1930 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Baileysville, District; taken on 9 Apr 1930; Page 79A;
Family #139/141.
Listed as Pearl Lester; age 42; born in WV; married at 23; in household of husband, Burrell F.
Lester.
1. 1930 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Baileysville, District; taken on 9 Apr 1930; Page 79A;
Family #139/141.
Listed as Ed Lester; age 14; born in WV; in household of father, Burrell F. Lester.
1. 1930 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Baileysville, District; taken on 9 Apr 1930; Page 79A;
Family #139/141.
Listed as Herman Lester; age 10; born in WV; in household of father, Burrell F. Lester.
1. 1930 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Baileysville, District; taken on 9 Apr 1930; Page 79B;
Family #139/141.
Listed as Alec Lester; age 7; born in WV; in household of father, Burrell F. Lester.
1. 1930 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Baileysville, District; taken on 9 Apr 1930; Page 79B;
Family #139/141.
Listed as Armilda Lester; age 5; born in WV; in household of father, Burrell F. Lester.
1. 1930 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Baileysville, District; taken on 9 Apr 1930; Page 79B;
Family #139/141.
Listed as Posey G. Lester; age 2; born in WV; in household of father, Burrell F. Lester.
1. "Births of Wyoming Co, WV...", Haga, 1866.
John W. Lester was born 3 Nov 1866 to Mathias H. and Emily Lester, Jr.
2. 1870 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Slab Fork Township, Family 30.
3. "Hertiage of Wyoming Co, WV", WGS, page 175, Richard Thornsberry and Ruth Lester Article.
Richard Thornsberry Lester's siblings were Berwell (Burl) Franklin; John Will; George T.; Cosbi; and
Sampson Lester.
4. "Marriage Records of Wyoming Co, WV...", Vol 6, No 22, Haga, page 42.
John William Lester, age 28, born in McDowell Co, WV, son of M.H. and Emily
Lester, married on 30 May 1899 Mary Ann Lester, age 22, daughter of John T. and Anna Lester.
5. 1880 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, compiled by William A. Marsh, Vol 4, page 727.
Barkers Ridge Township, page 009.
Listed as John William Lester, age 14, in household of father, M.H. Lester.
6. 1900 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, transcribed by Pauline Haga.
Baileysville District, Family #147.
Listed as John W. Lester, age 34, in household of father, Mathias H. Lester.
7. 1910 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Barkers Ridge District, taken on 13 May 1910, Page 208B,
Family #220.
Listed as John W. Lester, age 40, born in WV, married 10 years, farmer, head of household.
8. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Book #__(1913); Page 346; WV Archives Web Site.
John Will Lester; age 41; born in Wyoming Co, WV; single; farmer; living at Kimball, WV; son of
Mathias and Emily; married on 12 Dec 1913 in McDowell Co, WV; Nancy Jane Wyatte; age 32; born
in Wyoming Co, WV; single; daughter of William and Mary Ann.
9. 1920 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Center District, taken on 28/29 Jan 1920, Page 200A, Family #86.
Listed as John W. Lester, age 52, born in WV, farm laborer, head of household.
10. 1930 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Center District, taken on 2 apr 1930, Page 156A, Family #8 1/2?
Listed as John W. Lester, age 62, born in WV, farmer, head of household.
11. "Pedigree Resource File", CD #5, LDS, submitted 15 Sep 1999 by Glenn Allen
Lester, 21211 Cupar Lane, Huntington Beach, CA, 92646.
John William Lester was born on 28 Oct 1868 (this is in conflict with Ref 1
which should be accurate); died in 1923(sic, he is alive in 1930 Census) in Wyoming Co, WV.
1. "Births of Wyoming Co, WV...", Haga, 1877.
M.A. Lester was born on 10 Dec 1877 to J. A. (sic T.) and Anna Lester.
2. "Marriage Records of Wyoming Co, WV...", Vol 6, No 22, Haga, page 42.
John William Lester, age 28, born in McDowell Co, WV, son of M.H. and Emily
Lester, married on 30 May 1899 Mary Ann Lester, age 22, daughter of John T.
and Anna Lester.
3. 1880 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, compiled by William A. Marsh, Vol 4, page 692.
Barkers Ridge Township, page 007.
Listed in household of grandmother, Polly Belcher, age 4, with her father,
John Lester, and mother, Anna Belcher Lester.
4. 1900 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, transcribed by Pauline Haga.
Baileysville District, Family #147.
Listed as Mary A. Lester, age 22, in household of father-in law, Mathias H.
Lester.
Her husband John William Lester is also listed here.
5. 1910 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Barkers Ridge District, taken on 13 May 1910,
Page 208B, Family #220.
Listed as Mary A. Lester, age 33, born in WV, married 10 years, 4 children,
all living, in household of husband, John W. Lester.
1. 1910 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Barkers Ridge District, taken on 13 May 1910,
Page 208B, Family #220.
Listed as Ana J. Lester, age 9, born in WV, in household of father, John W.
Lester.
2. 1920 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Center District, taken on 28/29 Jan 1920, Page 200A, Family #86.
Listed as Anna J. Lester, age 19, born in WV, in household of father, John W. Lester.
1. 1910 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Barkers Ridge District, taken on 13 May 1910,
Page 208B, Family #220.
Listed as Martha O. Lester, age 2 yr, 1 mon, born in WV, in household of
father, John W. Lester.
2. 1920 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Center District, taken on 28/29 Jan 1920, Page 200A, Family #86.
Listed as Martha Lester, age 10, born in WV, in household of father, John W. Lester.
1. 1870 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Slab Fork Township, Family 30.
2. "Hertiage of Wyoming Co, WV", WGS, page 175, Richard Thornsberry and Ruth
Lester Article.
Richard Thornsberry Lester's siblings were Berwell (Burl) Franklin; John
Will; George T.; Cosbi; and Sampson Lester.
Richard married Ruth Lester.
3. "Marriage Records of Wyoming Co, WV...", Vol 4, No 168, Haga, page 42.
Richard Thornsberry Lester, age 23, married on 20 Apr 1893 Ruth Ephelia
Lester, age 16, at P.B. Lester's with permission of George T. Lester
(Richard's brother).
4. 1880 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, compiled by William A. Marsh, Vol 4, page 727.
Barkers Ridge Township, page 009.
Listed as Richard T. Lester, age 12, in household of father, M.H. Lester.
5. 1900 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, transcribed by Pauline Haga.
Baileysville District, Family #146.
Listed as Richard T. Lester, age 29, as head of household.
6. "Pedigree Resource File", CD #5, LDS, submitted 15 Sep 1999 by Glenn Allen
Lester, 21211 Cupar Lane, Huntington Beach, CA, 92646.
Richard Thornsbury Lester was born on 8 Apr 1869; died on 18 Apr 1956 on
Indian Creek in Wyoming Co, WV; buried in Lester Cemetery on Indian Creek.
7. Wyoming Co, WV Web Site, Cemeteries
http://members.aol.com/jlcooke2/cemetery.htm
Richard T. Lester; born in 1870; died in 1956; buried in
Lester Cemetery, Indian Creek, Wyoming Co, WV.
8. "Families of Wyoming Co, WV", Vol 16 (2002), No 2, by Sally Seaman-Williams,
page 43.
"Summaries of Lester/Hall cases from Indian fund applications", by James and
Billie Zutaut, File 42855.
Richard T. Lester; Brier, WV P.O.; 2 children; married Ruth E.; son of
Mathias Harman and Emily Jones Lester; grandson of Abner H. and Rebecca Whitt
Lester and John and Lucinda Jones.
9. 1910 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Baileysvelle District, taken on 16 Apr 1910;
Page 185A, Family #35.
Listed as Thorns? T. Lester, age 39, born in WV, married 16 yrs, farmer,
head of household.
10. 1930 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Baileysville District, Indian Creek Road, taken on 14 Apr 1930,
Page 81B, Family # 182.
Listed as R.T. Lester, age 60, born in WV, married at 22, farmer, head of household.
1. "Hertiage of Wyoming Co, WV", WGS, page 175, Richard Thornsberry and Ruth
Lester Article.
Richard Thornsberry Lester's siblings were Berwell (Burl) Franklin; John
Will; George T.; Cosbi; and Sampson Lester.
Richard married Ruth Lester.
2. "Marriage Records of Wyoming Co, WV...", Vol 4, No 168, Haga, page 42.
Richard Thornsberry Lester, age 23, married on 20 Apr 1893 Ruth Ephelia
Lester, age 16, at P.B. Lester's with permission of George T. Lester
(Richard's brother).
3. 1900 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, transcribed by Pauline Haga.
Baileysville District, Family #146.
Listed as Ruth Lester, age 24, in household of husband, Richard T. Lester.
4. Wyoming Co, WV Web Site, Cemeteries
http://members.aol.com/jlcooke2/cemetery.htm
Ruth Lester; born in 1876; died in 1947; buried in
Lester Cemetery, Indian Creek, Wyoming Co, WV.
5. 1910 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Baileysvelle District, taken on 16 Apr 1910;
Page 185A, Family #35.
Listed as Ruth Lester, age 35, born in WV, married 16 yrs, 7 children, 6
living, in household of husband, Richard T. Lester.
6. 1930 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Baileysville District, Indian Creek Road, taken on 14 Apr 1930,
Page 81B, Family # 182.
Listed as Ruth Lester, age 54, born in WV, married at 16, in household of husband, Richard T.
Lester.
7. Wyoming Co, WV Obits; Genealogy Trails; transcribed by Candace Robinson.
"Lester, Ruth. MULLENS, April 8 — Funeral services for Mrs. Ruth Lester, age 71, who died at 1:15 yesterday in her-home at Indian Creek near Fanrock, will be conducted at 2 o'clock tomorrow afternoon at the residence. Mrs. Lester, a native of Nicholas county, was born Feb. 22, 1876, the daughter of Perry and Sarah Johnson Lester. She had been in failing health for several months. She had been a member of the Elkhorn Baptist church since 1915, The body was removed this afternoon to the home from Robertson and Fogelsong Funeral home. Survivors include her husband, R. T. Lester; six sons, Ed, Ken, Fred, and George of Fanrock. W. M. of Welch and Frank of Wyoming; two daughters, Mrs. Sarah Robertson ,of Baltimore and Mrs. Mary Tabor of Staunton, Va.; two brothers, P. H. Lester of Herndon and John A. Lester of Wyoming, and two sisters, Mrs. Chloe Shannon of Baileysville and Mrs. Dorcas Roe of Briar.
(Beckley Post-Herald, April 9, 1947.) "
1. 1870 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Slab Fork Township, Family 44.
2. "Marriage Records of Wyoming...", Vol 2, No 140, Haga, page 91.
Thomas W. Workman, age 20, married Mary Elizabeth Mullins, age 14, on 7 Mar
1884.
3. 1880 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, compiled by William A. Marsh, Vol 4, page 756.
Slab Fork Township, page 006.
Listed as Thomas W. Workman, age 16, in household of father, Charles
Workman.
4. 1900 Census, Greenbrier Co, WV, Falling Spring District, page 57B, Family #
28.
Listed as Thomas W. Workman, age 34, born in May 1894, in WV, head of
household.
5. "Wyoming County Births" 1853-1884, transcribed by Pauline A. Haga, year
1865.
Thomas Workman; born on 3 Apr 1866 at Cabin Creek; son of Charles and Mary
(sic?, Margaret?) Workman.
Mary Elizabeth "Polly" Mullins
1. "Marriage Records of Wyoming...", Vol 2, No 140, Haga, page 91.
Thomas W. Workman, age 20, married Mary Elizabeth Mullins, age 14, on 7 Mar
1884.
2. 1900 Census, Greenbrier Co, WV, Falling Spring District, page 57B, Family #
28.
Listed as Polly Workman, age 29, born in May 1871, in WV, married 15 yrs, 7
children, all living, in household of husband, Thomas W. Workman.
1. 1900 Census, Greenbrier Co, WV, Falling Spring District, page 57B, Family #
28.
Listed as U. Grant Workman, age 14, born in Jan 1896, in WV, in household of
father, Thomas W. Workman.
1. 1900 Census, Greenbrier Co, WV, Falling Spring District, page 57B, Family #
28.
Listed as James B. Workman, age 13, born in Nov 1887, in WV, in household of
father, Thomas W. Workman.
1. 1900 Census, Greenbrier Co, WV, Falling Spring District, page 57B, Family #
28.
Listed as Tucker Workman, age 9, born in Nov 1890, in WV, in household of
father, Thomas W. Workman.
1. 1900 Census, Greenbrier Co, WV, Falling Spring District, page 57B, Family #
28.
Listed as Luther H. Workman, age 8, born in Jan 1892, in WV, in household of
father, Thomas W. Workman.
1. 1900 Census, Greenbrier Co, WV, Falling Spring District, page 57B, Family #
28.
Listed as Clawny? S. Workman, age 6, born in May 1894, in WV, in household of
father, Thomas W. Workman.
1. 1900 Census, Greenbrier Co, WV, Falling Spring District, page 57B, Family #
28.
Listed as Sunie Workman, age 3, born in Oct 1896, in WV, in household of
father, Thomas W. Workman.
1. 1900 Census, Greenbrier Co, WV, Falling Spring District, page 57B, Family #
28.
Listed as Monroe Workman, age 1, born in Dec 1898, in WV, in household of
father, Thomas W. Workman.
1. 1870 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Slab Fork Township, Family 47.
2. 1880 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, compiled by William A. Marsh, Vol 4, page 751.
Slab Fork Township, page 004.
Listed as Charles Tolliver, age 11, in household of father, Enoch
Tolliver.
3. "Marriage Records of Wyoming Co, WV...", Vol 5, No 147, Haga, page 64.
Charley Tolliver, age 27, son of Enoch and Anna Toliver, married on 10 Nov
1896 Emily Busk (sic, Burke) Roles, age 16, born in Raleigh Co, WV, daughter
of Christopher and (________) Roles.
4. 1900 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, transcribed by Pauline Haga.
Slab Fork District, Family #139.
Listed as Charley Toliver, age 31, head of household.
5. 1910 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Slab Fork District, taken on 20/21 Apr 1910, Page 282B,
Family #61.
Listed as Charley Toliver; age 40; born in WV; married once for 13 yrs; farmer; head of household.
6. Wyoming Co, WV Web Site, Cemeteries
http://members.aol.com/jlcooke2/cemetery.htm
Charley Toliver; born on 14 May 1869; died on 15 Jan 1952; buried in Cox
Cemetery, Twin Falls State Park, Wyoming Co, WV.
7. 1930 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Slab Fork District, Mullens, taken on 5 Apr 1930, Page 211A,
Familty #178.
Listed as Charley Toliver, age 61, born in WV, married at 28, dairy business, head of household.
1. "Marriage Records of Wyoming Co, WV...", Vol 5, No 147, Haga, page 64.
Charley Tolliver, age 27, son of Enoch and Anna Toliver, married on 10 Nov
1896 Emily Busk (sic, Burke) Roles, age 16, born in Raleigh Co, WV, daughter
of Christopher and (________) Roles.
2. 1900 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, transcribed by Pauline Haga.
Slab Fork District, Family #139.
Listed as Emma B. Toliver, age 20, born in 1880, in household of husband,
Charles Toliver.
3. Ancestry.com Web Site, Emily Roles Search, 6 Aug 2002, submitted by
Melinda Roles Jacquier, rootdigger2@juno.com.
Emily Burke Roles; born on 26 Feb 1879 in Raleigh Co, WV; died on 16 Feb
1962 at Sweets Spring, Monroe Co, WV; buried in Halsey Cemetery, Maben,
Wyoming Co, WV.
4. 1910 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Slab Fork District, taken on 20/21 Apr 1910, Page 282B,
Family #61.
Listed as Emma B. Toliver; age 29; born in WV; married once for 13 yrs; 3 children, all living;
in household of husband, Charles Toliver.
5. 1930 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Slab Fork District, Mullens, taken on 5 Apr 1930, Page 211A,
Familty #178.
Listed as Emma Toliver, age 51, born in WV, married at 18, in household of husband, Charles Toliver.
1. 1910 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Slab Fork District, taken on 20/21 Apr 1910, Page 282B,
Family #61.
Listed as Lewis B. Toliver; age 8; born in WV; in household of father, Charles Toliver.
1. 1910 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Slab Fork District, taken on 20/21 Apr 1910, Page 282B,
Family #61.
Listed as Anna V. Toliver; age 2; born in WV; in household of father, Charles Toliver.
2. 1930 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Slab Fork District, Mullens, taken on 5 Apr 1930, Page 211A,
Familty #178.
Listed as Vesta Toliver, age 19, born in WV, in household of father, Charles Toliver.
1. "Births Wyoming Co, WV...", Haga, 1856.
Twin to Jehu Green. Father unknown.
Last name reported as Green.
2. 1860 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, transcribed by Pauline Haga.
In household of mother, Mary Green (Adkins).
3. 1870 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Center District, Rock View, Family 66.
Listed in household of grandmother, Elizabeth Green, with mother Mary Green Adkins.
4. "Marriage Records of Wyoming Co...", Vol 1, Haga, page 38.
Elihu Green, age 21, married Virginia Gooch (sic Goode), age 23, on 5 Feb1880.
5. "Reference Book Of Wyoming County", Bowman, page 425.
Elihu Green marrie first Virginia Goode and second Ophelia Cooke (married in
1918). Ophelia died later that year and he married third, Vernila Meyers in 1922.
6. 1880 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, compiled by William A. Marsh, Vol 4, page 717.
Center Township, page 008..
Listed as Elihu Green, age 21, head of household, a farmer.
7. 1900 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, transcribed by Pauline Haga.
Center District, Family #122.
Listed as Elihee Green, age 40, head of household.
8. 1910 Census, Wyoming Co, WV, Center District, taken on 3 May 1910, Page 224A, Family #179.
Listed as Elihu Green, age 51, born in WV, married 20 years, farmer, head of household.
9. Wyoming Co, WV Death Certificate #4656; WV Archives Web Site.
Elihu L. Green; age 84 yrs, 8 mons, 0 days; born on 25 Jul 1855 (sic, see birth record, Ref #2) in
Wyoming Co, WV; retired; married; husband of Nile Green; son of N.H. and Nancy ? Green; died
on 25 Mar 1940 at Mullens, Wyoming Co, WV from resperatory paralysis; buried on 28 Mar 1940
in Sunset Memorial Park, Beckley, WV; informant, Mrs. H.B. Shumate, Stephenson, WV.
Rachel Frances "Franky" Tolliver
1. "Births of Wyoming Co, WV...", 1865, Haga.
Franky Tolovrie (sic, Tolliver) born at Cabin Creek 16 Dec 1865 to Steven and Rebecca
Toliver. Reported by Enoch Toliver, uncle.
2. 1870 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Slab Fork Township; Joes Branch PO; taken on 16 Sep 1870;
Page 600A; Family #48/48.
Listed as Frances Tolliver; age 4; born in WV; in household of father, Stephen A. Tolliver
3. 1880 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Slab Fork Township; taken on 11 Jun 1880; Page 535D;
Family #34/34.
Listed as Franky Toliver; age 14; born in WV; in household of father, Stephen A. Toliver.
4. 1900 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Slab Fork District; taken on 2 Jun 1900; Page 282A;
Family #17/17.
Listed as Frankey Tolliver; age 38 (sic); born in WV in Dec 1870 (sic); single; 3 children; all living;
head of household.
5. "Marriage Records of Wyoming Co, WV...", Vol 6, No 284, Haga, page 53.
Charles Raynor Ray, age 26, born in Ashe Co, NC, son of H.H. and Cynthia
Ray, married on 20 Apr 1902 Frankie Toliver, age 35, daughter of S.A. and Rebecca Toliver.
6. 1910 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Slab Fork District; taken on 12/13 May 1910; Page 296A;
Family #304.
Listed as Frankie Ray; age 43; born in WV; married once for 8 yrs; 8 children, 6 living; in household
of husband, Charles R. Ray.
7. 1920 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Slab Fork District; taken on 4/5 Feb 1920; Page 269A;
Family #48/50.
Listed as Frankie Ray; age 54; born in WV; married; in household of husband, Charles R. Ray.
8. 1930 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Barkers Ridge District; taken on 14 Apr 1930; Page 102A;
Family #237/237.
Listed as Francis Ray; age 65; born in WV; married at 34; in household of husband, Charles R. Ray.
9. "Birchfield Family" web site, published by Jennifer L. Birchfield,
birchfield.homestead.com/
Francis Ann Tolliver married first Charlie Ray; second, Elmo Green (sic, see Reference 8)
10. E-mail Correction by Patti Tolliver 14 May 2008.
Her name was Rachel Francis Tolliver, not Frances Ann. She did not marry Elmo Green. Franky
had her first three children by Elihu L. Green. They never married. She then married Charles
Reighnor Ray.
11. Wyoming Co, WV Web Site, Cemeteries
http://members.aol.com/jlcooke2/cemetery.htm
Frankie Ray; born in 1865; died in 1950; buried in Moran Cemetery,
Workman Branch, Wyoming Co, WV.
1. 1900 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Slab Fork District; taken on 2 Jun 1900; Page 282A;
Family #17/17.
Listed as George L. Tolliver; age 8; born in WV in Feb 1892; in household of mother, Frankey
Toliver.
1. "Marriage Records of Wyoming Co, WV...", Vol 6, No 284, Haga, page 53.
Charles Raynor Ray, age 26, born in Ashe Co, NC, son of H.H. and Cynthia
Ray, married on 20 Apr 1902 Frankie Toliver, age 35, daughter of S.A. and
Rebecca Toliver.
2. 1900 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Slab Fork District; taken on 2 Jun 1900; Page 282A;
Family #17/17.
Listed as Charley Ray; age 25; born in NC in Aug 1874; boarder; in household of Frankey Toliver.
3. 1910 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Slab Fork District; taken on 12/13 May 1910; Page 296A;
Family #304.
Listed as Charles H. Ray; age 36; born in NC; married once for 8 yrs; farmer; head of household.
4. Wyoming Co, WV; WW I; Draft Registration Card #405; Pineville, WV Draft Board; 4 Sep 1918.
Charlie Ray; age 44; born on 26 Aug 1874; living at Saulsville, WV; crippled, not employed; nearest
relative, Frankie Ray, wife, Saulsville, WV; medium height with stout build; blue eyes and light brown
hair; "white swelling, crippled in legs".
5. 1920 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Slab Fork District; taken on 4/5 Feb 1920; Page 269A;
Family #48/50.
Listed as Charley Ray; age 44; born in NC; married; farmer; head of household.
6. 1930 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Barkers Ridge District; taken on 14 Apr 1930; Page 102A;
Family #237/237.
Listed as Charlie Ray; age 56; born in WV (sic, NC); married at 21; farmer; head of household.
7. Wyoming Co, WV Death Certificate #15220; WV Archives Web Site.
Charlie Rider Ray; age 78; born on 26 Aug 1874 in NC; widowed; timberman; son of Henry H. and
unknown Ray; died on 22 Oct 1952 at Bud, Wyoming Co, WV of a heart attack in his sleep; buried on
24 Oct 1952 in Moran Cemetery; informant, Warren Ray (son).
8. Wyoming Co, WV Web Site, Cemeteries
http://members.aol.com/jlcooke2/cemetery.htm
Charlie Ray; born in 1874; died in 1952; buried in Moran Cemetery,
Workman Branch, Wyoming Co, WV.
Rachel Frances "Franky" Tolliver
1. "Births of Wyoming Co, WV...", 1865, Haga.
Franky Tolovrie (sic, Tolliver) born at Cabin Creek 16 Dec 1865 to Steven and Rebecca
Toliver. Reported by Enoch Toliver, uncle.
2. 1870 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Slab Fork Township; Joes Branch PO; taken on 16 Sep 1870;
Page 600A; Family #48/48.
Listed as Frances Tolliver; age 4; born in WV; in household of father, Stephen A. Tolliver
3. 1880 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Slab Fork Township; taken on 11 Jun 1880; Page 535D;
Family #34/34.
Listed as Franky Toliver; age 14; born in WV; in household of father, Stephen A. Toliver.
4. 1900 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Slab Fork District; taken on 2 Jun 1900; Page 282A;
Family #17/17.
Listed as Frankey Tolliver; age 38 (sic); born in WV in Dec 1870 (sic); single; 3 children; all living;
head of household.
5. "Marriage Records of Wyoming Co, WV...", Vol 6, No 284, Haga, page 53.
Charles Raynor Ray, age 26, born in Ashe Co, NC, son of H.H. and Cynthia
Ray, married on 20 Apr 1902 Frankie Toliver, age 35, daughter of S.A. and Rebecca Toliver.
6. 1910 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Slab Fork District; taken on 12/13 May 1910; Page 296A;
Family #304.
Listed as Frankie Ray; age 43; born in WV; married once for 8 yrs; 8 children, 6 living; in household
of husband, Charles R. Ray.
7. 1920 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Slab Fork District; taken on 4/5 Feb 1920; Page 269A;
Family #48/50.
Listed as Frankie Ray; age 54; born in WV; married; in household of husband, Charles R. Ray.
8. 1930 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Barkers Ridge District; taken on 14 Apr 1930; Page 102A;
Family #237/237.
Listed as Francis Ray; age 65; born in WV; married at 34; in household of husband, Charles R. Ray.
9. "Birchfield Family" web site, published by Jennifer L. Birchfield,
birchfield.homestead.com/
Francis Ann Tolliver married first Charlie Ray; second, Elmo Green (sic, see Reference 8)
10. E-mail Correction by Patti Tolliver 14 May 2008.
Her name was Rachel Francis Tolliver, not Frances Ann. She did not marry Elmo Green. Franky
had her first three children by Elihu L. Green. They never married. She then married Charles
Reighnor Ray.
11. Wyoming Co, WV Web Site, Cemeteries
http://members.aol.com/jlcooke2/cemetery.htm
Frankie Ray; born in 1865; died in 1950; buried in Moran Cemetery,
Workman Branch, Wyoming Co, WV.
1. 1910 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Slab Fork District; taken on 12/13 May 1910; Page 296A;
Family #304.
Listed as Warren Ray; age 3; born in WV; in household of father, Charles R. Ray.
2. 1920 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Slab Fork District; taken on 4/5 Feb 1920; Page 269A;
Family #48/50.
Listed as Warren Ray; age 12; born in WV; in household of father, Charles R. Ray.
3. 1930 Census, Wyoming Co, WV; Barkers Ridge District; taken on 14 Apr 1930; Page 102A;
Family #237/237.
Listed as Warren Ray; age 23; born in WV; in household of father, Charles R. Ray.
4. Wyoming Co, WV Death Certificate #'57 005573; WV Archives Web Site.
Warren Ray; age 50; born on 8 May 1906 in WV; married; timber laborer; living at Bud, Wyoming Co,
WV; son of Charlie and Frankie Tolliver Ray; died on 2 Mar 1957 in Wyoming Co Hospital from injuries
suffered in car wreck near Herndon, WV; buried on 5 Mar 1957 in Moran Cemetery, Bud, WV;
informant, Vance Ray, Roderfield, WV.