1. West Virginia, Births Index, 1804-1938; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Edward Lee Lester
Gender: Male
Birth Date: 20 May 1925
Birth Place: Chattaroy, Mingo, West Virginia
Father: Robert Lee Lester
Mother: Homer (sic, Hannah) May Collins "
( Could not locate this birth in WV public records. Believe this data was included from some researcher's published data)
2. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Edward Lee Lester
Race: White
Age: 23
Relationship to Draftee: Self (Head)
Birth Date: 20 May 1922
Birth Place: Chatteroy, West Virginia, USA
Residence Place: Alexandria, Virginia, USA
Registration Date: 1945
Employer: Unemployed
Weight: 160
Complexion: Ruddy
Eye Color: Blue
Hair Color: Brown
Height: 5 4
Next of Kin: Lillian Lester
Household Members:
Name Relationship
Edward Lee Lester Self (Head)"
3. U.S., World War II Army Enlistment Records, 1938-1946; Ancestry.com.
"Name: Edward L Lester
Birth Year: 1922
Race: White, citizen (White)
Nativity State or Country: West Virginia
State of Residence: West Virginia
Enlistment Date: 8 Oct 1940
Enlistment State: Kentucky
Enlistment City: Fort Thomas Newport
Branch: Quartermaster Corps
Branch Code: Quartermaster Corps
Grade: Private
Grade Code: Private
Term of Enlistment: Enlistment for the Panama Canal Department
Component: Regular Army (including Officers, Nurses, Warrant Officers, and Enlisted Men)
Source: Civil Life
Education: Grammar school
Civil Occupation: Semiskilled occupations in building of aircraft, n.e.c.
Marital Status: Single, without dependents
Height: 64
Weight: 121"
4. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage records; Vol #__(19430; Page 168; WV Archives Website.
Edward Lester; age 21; born in WV; single; living at Isaban, WV; married on 16 Aug 1943 in Panther,
WV; Ruth Holder; age 21; born in AR; single; living in Isaban, WV.
5. "World War II Young American Patriots, 1941-1945"; McDowell Co, WV; Page 728; Ancestry.com
Web Site.
Edward Lee Lester; PFC US Army; born 20 May 1924(sic?,1922?; entered service 6 Oct 1940;
served at Ft. Knox, KY and British Isles; attended Isaban school; Baptist; son of M/M R.L. Lester,
Jenkins, KY; husband of Mrs. Ruth Holder Lester, Prescott, AR.
6. Russell Co, VA; Marriage License #9479; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Edward Lee Lester; age 38; born in Chatteroy, WV; divorced; three previous marriages; restaurant
(owner); living at Iaeger, WV; son of Robert L. and Mae (Collins) Lester; married on 6 Apr 1961 in
Lebanon, Russell Co, VA; Alvy Gene Robinson; age 27; born in Scags, VA; divorced; one previous
marriage; occupation, restaurant; living in Iaeger, WV; daughter of Ira and Bessie (Jackson)
Robinson.
7. McDowell Co, WV; Death Certificate #'65 005327; WV Archives Web Site.
Edward Lee Lester; age 41; born 20 May 1922 in WV; married; served in WW II; SS#232-24-7972;
cafe owner; son of Bob Lester and Mae Lester Brown; died 21 Jan 1964 at Iaeger, WV; due to
gun shot wounds to abdomen and head; homicide; battle between pistol and shotgum; buried
23 Jan 1964 in Iaeger Memorial Cemetery, Roderfield, WV; Informant, Alvy Lester, Iaeger, WV.
8. Posted Newspaper Article; Ancestery,com Web Site.
"Owner Slain Outside Tavern In Gun Duel"
"Iaeger (UPI) - A tavern owner was killed in a shotgun pistol duel outside his establishment in this
McDowell County town Monday night and his alleged assailant - who has the same name - was
charged with murder.
"The dead man was Edward Lee Lester, 21, of Iaeger, operator of Eddie's Place, and his accused
slayer is Edward Lester, 42 of nearby Mohawk. They are not related.
"Following the shooting, police said Lester exchanged further shots with two men across the
street, but no one was hit. One was identified by Police as Norman L. Patrick, the other was
unidentified.
"State Police Trooper Jack Perry quoted Lester as saying there had been bad blood between him
and the tavern owner for sometime, and claimed he was afraid of the other Lester.
"Lester told police he and the tavern owner were standing in front of the place when the other
man opened fire with a pistol, firing three shots that missed him. He fired his shotgun and the blast
struck and killed the other Lester.
"Lester waived preliminary hearing before a justice of the peace today and later was released
under $5,000 bond."
9. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Iaeger Memorial Cemetery, Roderfield, McDowell Co, WV; submitted by
B. Walls; 21 Jan 2015.
Edward Lee Lester; born in 1924; died in 1964; buried here; headstone with personal photo shown;
"REST IN PEACE".
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage records; Vol #__(19430; Page 168; WV Archives Website.
Edward Lester; age 21; born in WV; single; living at Isaban, WV; married on 16 Aug 1943 in Panther,
WV; Ruth Holder; age 21; born in AR; single; living in Isaban, WV.
1. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Creek District; Hartwell; E.D. 24-22; taken on 2 May 1940;
Page 446A; Image 37 of 68; Household #293.
Listed as Eugene Carson; age 17; born in WV; single; 3yr HS education; attending school; lived in
same house on 1 Apr 1940; in household of father, Beverly V. Carson.
2. Scott Co, VA; Marriage License #34395; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Eugene Carson; age 24; birn in WV; single; miner; living at Kingsport, TN; son of Beverly and Clara
(Wilson) Carson; married on 26 Sep 1946 in Scott Co, VA; Frances Winstead; age 22; born in TN;
single; living in Kingsport, TN; daughter of Perry and Mattie (Maness) Winstead.
3. Tazewell Co, VA; Marriage License #17632; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Elmer Eugene Carson; age 26; born in Roderfield, WV; single (sic); miner; living at Valls Creek, WV;
son of Beverly Vance and Calara (Dillon) Carson; married on 17 Jun 1948 in Tazewell Co, VA;
Allie Mae Jones; age 21; born in Tuckerdale, NC; single; living at RFD #1, Bandy, VA; daughter of
Elmer and Oakie (Darnell) Jones.
4. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Elmer Eugene Carson
[Elmer E Carson]
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birth Date: 14 Jun 1922
Birth Place: Roderfield M, West Virginia
[Roderfield M|]
Death Date: 1 Feb 2002
Claim Date: 31 Jul 1962
Father: Beverly V Carson
Mother: Clara E Dillon
SSN: 236260432
Disability Status: Disability denied - no record of type.
Notes: Jun 1940: Name listed as ELMER EUGENE CARSON;
30 Jul 1962: Name listed as ELMER E CARSON"
5. FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by David A. Swiger; 20 Apr 2013.
" Elmer Eugene Carson
Birth 14 Jun 1922
Death 1 Feb 2002 (aged 79)
Welch, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Burial
Roselawn Memorial Gardens
Princeton, Mercer County, West Virginia, USA "Inscription: PFC US ARMY WOROLD WAR II
6. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; By Geneva Steel, Tom Hatcher
and Sandra Long; "Helen Gustava Kastanas Carson"; article; Page 116; submitted by Helen Carson,
Box D, Coalwood, WV 24824.
1. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Creek District; Hartwell; E.D. 24-22; taken on 2 May 1940;
Page 446A; Image 37 of 68; Household #293.
Listed as Eugene Carson; age 17; born in WV; single; 3yr HS education; attending school; lived in
same house on 1 Apr 1940; in household of father, Beverly V. Carson.
2. Scott Co, VA; Marriage License #34395; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Eugene Carson; age 24; birn in WV; single; miner; living at Kingsport, TN; son of Beverly and Clara
(Wilson) Carson; married on 26 Sep 1946 in Scott Co, VA; Frances Winstead; age 22; born in TN;
single; living in Kingsport, TN; daughter of Perry and Mattie (Maness) Winstead.
3. Tazewell Co, VA; Marriage License #17632; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Elmer Eugene Carson; age 26; born in Roderfield, WV; single (sic); miner; living at Valls Creek, WV;
son of Beverly Vance and Calara (Dillon) Carson; married on 17 Jun 1948 in Tazewell Co, VA;
Allie Mae Jones; age 21; born in Tuckerdale, NC; single; living at RFD #1, Bandy, VA; daughter of
Elmer and Oakie (Darnell) Jones.
4. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Elmer Eugene Carson
[Elmer E Carson]
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birth Date: 14 Jun 1922
Birth Place: Roderfield M, West Virginia
[Roderfield M|]
Death Date: 1 Feb 2002
Claim Date: 31 Jul 1962
Father: Beverly V Carson
Mother: Clara E Dillon
SSN: 236260432
Disability Status: Disability denied - no record of type.
Notes: Jun 1940: Name listed as ELMER EUGENE CARSON;
30 Jul 1962: Name listed as ELMER E CARSON"
5. FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by David A. Swiger; 20 Apr 2013.
" Elmer Eugene Carson
Birth 14 Jun 1922
Death 1 Feb 2002 (aged 79)
Welch, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Burial
Roselawn Memorial Gardens
Princeton, Mercer County, West Virginia, USA "Inscription: PFC US ARMY WOROLD WAR II
6. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; By Geneva Steel, Tom Hatcher
and Sandra Long; "Helen Gustava Kastanas Carson"; article; Page 116; submitted by Helen Carson,
Box D, Coalwood, WV 24824.
1. Scott Co, VA; Marriage License #34395; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Eugene Carson; age 24; birn in WV; single; miner; living at Kingsport, TN; son of Beverly and Clara
(Wilson) Carson; married on 26 Sep 1946 in Scott Co, VA; Frances Winstead; age 22; born in TN;
single; living in Kingsport, TN; daughter of Perry and Mattie (Maness) Winstead.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; By Geneva Steel, Tom Hatcher
and Sandra Long; "Barry Lee and Shannon Carr McGuire" article; Page 115; submitted by Mrs.
Christine Carr McGuire; Box 128, War, WV 24892.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; By Geneva Steel, Tom Hatcher
and Sandra Long; "Christine Carr McGuire" article; Page 114; submitted by Mrs. Christine Carr
McGuire; Box 128, War, WV 24892.
2. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; By Geneva Steel, Tom Hatcher
and Sandra Long; "Barry Lee and Shannon Carr McGuire" article; Page 115; submitted by Mrs.
Christine Carr McGuire; Box 128, War, WV 24892.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; By Geneva Steel, Tom Hatcher
and Sandra Long; "Barry Lee and Shannon Carr McGuire" article; Page 115; submitted by Mrs.
Christine Carr McGuire; Box 128, War, WV 24892.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; By Geneva Steel, Tom Hatcher
and Sandra Long; "Barry Lee and Shannon Carr McGuire" article; Page 115; submitted by Mrs.
Christine Carr McGuire; Box 128, War, WV 24892.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; By Geneva Steel, Tom Hatcher
and Sandra Long; "Barry Lee and Shannon Carr McGuire" article; Page 115; submitted by Mrs.
Christine Carr McGuire; Box 128, War, WV 24892.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; By Geneva Steel, Tom Hatcher
and Sandra Long; "Barry Lee and Shannon Carr McGuire" article; Page 115; submitted by Mrs.
Christine Carr McGuire; Box 128, War, WV 24892.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; By Geneva Steel, Tom Hatcher
and Sandra Long; "Christine Carr McGuire" article; Page 114; submitted by Mrs. Christine Carr
McGuire; Box 128, War, WV 24892.
2. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; By Geneva Steel, Tom Hatcher
and Sandra Long; "Barry Lee and Shannon Carr McGuire" article; Page 115; submitted by Mrs.
Christine Carr McGuire; Box 128, War, WV 24892.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; By Geneva Steel, Tom Hatcher
and Sandra Long; "Barry Lee and Shannon Carr McGuire" article; Page 115; submitted by Mrs.
Christine Carr McGuire; Box 128, War, WV 24892.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; By Geneva Steel, Tom Hatcher
and Sandra Long; "Barry Lee and Shannon Carr McGuire" article; Page 115; submitted by Mrs.
Christine Carr McGuire; Box 128, War, WV 24892.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; By Geneva Steel, Tom Hatcher
and Sandra Long; "Barry Lee and Shannon Carr McGuire" article; Page 115; submitted by Mrs.
Christine Carr McGuire; Box 128, War, WV 24892.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; By Geneva Steel, Tom Hatcher
and Sandra Long; "Christine Carr McGuire" article; Page 114; submitted by Mrs. Christine Carr
McGuire; Box 128, War, WV 24892.
2. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; By Geneva Steel, Tom Hatcher
and Sandra Long; "Barry Lee and Shannon Carr McGuire" article; Page 115; submitted by Mrs.
Christine Carr McGuire; Box 128, War, WV 24892.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; By Geneva Steel, Tom Hatcher
and Sandra Long; "Barry Lee and Shannon Carr McGuire" article; Page 115; submitted by Mrs.
Christine Carr McGuire; Box 128, War, WV 24892.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; By Geneva Steel, Tom Hatcher
and Sandra Long; "Barry Lee and Shannon Carr McGuire" article; Page 115; submitted by Mrs.
Christine Carr McGuire; Box 128, War, WV 24892.