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I'm stuck in my pursuit of ggrandmother, nee' Elizabeth Ely. She was born in
Wilkes Barre, where the court house now stands. She married (1) John
Johnston, had 4 children: John Johnston, William Johnston, Sarah Johnston (m.
James Hoover), and Robert (b. 2/15/1850). After his death, she married (2) a
Mr. Chester, they had 2 daughters: Eliza Chester (m. William Miller) and
Ellen Chester (m. William Burnett).
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Susannah
Hello Group,
My name is Larry E Chester and I'm tossing some new Chester's into the
gene pool. Dad wouldn't talk about his kin so I've had to scratch and
claw to gather data on my kin. A lot of the data I have is from a chart
I found while going through Dad's things after his death. While some of
the data has proven to be correct a lot of it turned out to be incorrect.
While I do have some info that I haven't seen out there in Chester Land
I've still got some large holes in my tree. So I'm posting my genealogy
report of the Chester kin I do have in hopes that someone out there might
either need what I have or else has something I need.
I apologize if this post is too large but I did want to get out to the
list members the data I do have on hand.
Thanks
Larry E Chester
larrychester(a)home.com
Descendants of William G Chester
Generation No. 1
1. WILLIAM G1 CHESTER (Source: 1850 census (Tennessee).) was born
May 19, 1823 in Dickson County, TN, and died April 12, 1897 in Hickman
County, KY. He married AMANDA WILKINS (Source: 1850 census (Tennessee).)
April 25, 1849 in Dickson County, TN (Source: FTM CD#229, KY, NC, TN,
VA, WV. 1728-1850 Marriages). She was born December 15, 1828, and
died September 13, 1900 in Hickman County, KY.
Notes for WILLIAM G CHESTER:
William was a blacksmith for the Confederate Army and had a club foot.
More About WILLIAM G CHESTER:
Burial: Springhill Baptist Church Cemetery, Hickman County, KY
(Source: Springhill Baptist Church Cemetery Records, Hickman County, KY, ftp://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/ky/hickman/cemeteries/springhi.txt,
William G Chester and Amanda N Chester.)
More About AMANDA WILKINS:
Burial: Springhill Baptist Church Cemetery, Hickman County, KY
(Source: Springhill Baptist Church Cemetery Records, Hickman County, KY, ftp://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/ky/hickman/cemeteries/springhi.txt,
William G Chester and Amanda N Chester.)
Children of WILLIAM CHESTER and AMANDA WILKINS are:
i. THOMAS W2 CHESTER (Source: 1850 census (Tennessee).), b. Abt. 1849,
Dickson County, TN; d. Unknown.
2. ii. JACOB LEACH CHESTER, b. February 26, 1869, Dickson County, TN;
d. January 3, 1951, Clinton, Hickman Co., KY.
iii. CLAYTON CHESTER (Source: Hand Written Chart by Bedford E Chester.
In the possession of Larry E Chester), b. Unknown; d. Unknown.
iv. DELLA CHESTER (Source: Hand Written Chart by Bedford E Chester.
In the possession of Larry E Chester), b. Unknown; d. Unknown; m.
(1) WILSON; b. Unknown; d. Unknown; m.
(2) EVANS; b. Unknown; d. Unknown.
v. EDWARD CHESTER (Source: Hand Written Chart by Bedford E Chester.
In the possession of Larry E Chester), b. Unknown; d. Unknown.
vi. WILLIAM CHESTER (Source: Hand Written Chart by Bedford E Chester.
In the possession of Larry E Chester), b. Unknown; d. Unknown.
Generation No. 2
2. JACOB LEACH2 CHESTER (WILLIAM G1) (Source: Record of Birth, Shows
Jacob Leach is the father of Capp Lee Chester. In possession of
Larry E Chester) was born February 26, 1869 in Dickson County, TN,
and died January 3, 1951 in Clinton, Hickman Co., KY (Source:
Certificate of Death, Jacob Leach Chester died on 1/3/1951 in
Clinton, KY. In possession of Larry E Chester). He married
(1) LEONA DAVIS (Source: (1) Record of Birth, Shows Leona Davis as
the mother of Capp Lee Chester. In possession of Larry E Chester,
(2) Hand Written Chart by Bedford E Chester., (3) Michael Hammond
Family Tree.), daughter of ABLE DAVIS and SARAH SMITH. She was born
March 1, 1870 in Carroll, KY, and died October 5, 1895 in KY.
He married (2) EMMA MOORE (Source: Certificate of Death, Myrtle Naomi
Chester Weatherford, Shows that Emma Moore was the mother of Myrtle
Naomi. In Possession of Larry E Chester). She was born Unknown in TX,
and died Unknown.
Notes for JACOB LEACH CHESTER:
Jacob was a farmer at the Todd place.
More About JACOB LEACH CHESTER:
Burial: January 4, 1951, Arlington Cemetery, Arlington, KY
Cause of Death: Cerebral Hemorrhage/Senility
Child of JACOB CHESTER and LEONA DAVIS is:
3. i. CAPP LEE3 CHESTER, b. September 19, 1893, Columbus, KY; d. July 4, 1953.
Children of JACOB CHESTER and EMMA MOORE are:
4. ii. MYRTLE NAOMI3 CHESTER, b. August 4, 1898, Hickman County, KY;
d. April 26, 1989, Clinton, Hickman, KY.
iii. HAYWOOD CHESTER (Source: First and Final Accounting, Carlisle County
Court, Haywood was a co-administrator for his 1/2 brother Capp's
estate. In the possession of Larry E Chester), b. February 13, 1901,
Hickman County, KY; d. August 25, 1986, Bardwell, KY; m. MARGARET WALKER;
b. Unknown, Bardwell, KY; d. Unknown.
Individual: Chester, Haywood
Social Security #: 402-38-8219
Issued in: Kentucky
Residence code: Kentucky
ZIP Code of last known residence: 42023
Primary location associated with this ZIP Code: Bardwell, Kentucky
iv. ORVILLE MOORE CHESTER (Source: First and Final Accounting, Carlisle
County Court, Orville was a co-administrator for his 1/2 brother Capp's
estate. In the possession of Larry E Chester), b. 1913, Hickman County,
KY; d. Unknown; m. EDNA ELIZABETH COTHES; b. May 30, 1913, Bardwell, KY
(Source: Funeral Notice, Edna (Tootsy) Elazabeth Cothes Chester. In the
possession of Larry E Chester); d. May 13, 1985, Bardwell, KY (Source:
Funeral Notice, Edna (Tootsy) Elizabeth Cothes Chester. In the possession
of Larry E Chester).
More About ORVILLE MOORE CHESTER:
AKA (Facts Pg): Tootsie
More About EDNA ELIZABETH COTHES:
AKA (Facts Pg): Tootsy
Burial: May 15, 1985, Roselawn Cemetary, Bardwell, KY
v. MARJORIE CHESTER (Source: Hand Written Chart by Bedford E Chester.
In the possession of Larry E Chester), b. Unknown, Hickman County,
KY; d. Unknown; m. WAYNE WEATHERFORD (Source: Hand Written Chart by
Bedford E Chester. In the possession of Larry E Chester); b. Unknown;
d. Unknown.
vi. JACOB LEACH CHESTER, JR (Source: Hand Written Chart by Bedford E Chester.
In the possession of Larry E Chester), b. Unknown, Hickman County, KY;
d. Unknown.
Generation No. 3
3. CAPP LEE3 CHESTER (JACOB LEACH2, WILLIAM G1) (Source: Certificate of
Death (State of Hawaii), Capp is the father of Bedford. Document in the
possession of Larry E Chester) was born September 19, 1893 in Columbus,
KY (Source: Record of Birth, Capp Lee Chester was born 9/19/1893 in
Columbus, KY. Document in the possession of Larry E Chester), and died
July 4, 1953 (Source: First and Final Accounting, Carlisle County Court.
Document in possession of Larry E Chester). He married FRANCES MAE MCMICHAEL
(Source: (1) Certificate of Death (State of Hawaii), Frances is the mother
of Bedford. Document in the possession of Larry E Chester, (2) First and
Final Accounting, Carlisle County Court, Frances was the administratix
for Capp's estate. Document in the possession of Larry E Chester,
(3) Letter from Nelson McMichael to Franklin McMichael, Nelson mention's
Josephine's death. He also asks Frank, and his daughter Frances, to come
and live with them. Letter dated 26 February 1899. Letter in the
possession of Larry E Chester) February 8, 1913 in Obion County, TN
(Source: Marriage Certificate, C L Chester and Frances Mae McMichael
were united in marriage in Obion County, TN on February 8, 1913.
Document in the possession of Larry E Chester), daughter of FRANKLIN
MCMICHAEL and JOSEPHINE WRIGHT. She was born April 17, 1895 in
Morganfield, KY (Source: Record of Birth Document in the possession
of Larry E Chester), and died January 24, 1989 in Clinton, KY (Source:
Certificate of Death. Document in the possession of Larry E Chester).
Notes for CAPP LEE CHESTER:
Capp was a farmer and carpenter at the Todd place. He also was a
streetcar conductor.
Notes for FRANCES MAE MCMICHAEL:
AKA (Facts Pg): Fannie Mae
Burial: Arlington Cemetery, Arlington, KY
Cause of Death: Cardiac Failure
Children of CAPP CHESTER and FRANCES MCMICHAEL are:
i. JAMES WILSON4 CHESTER (Source: Hand Written Chart by Bedford E Chester.
Item in the possession of Larry E Chester), b. January 5, 1915, Columbus,
KY; d. March 26, 1961.
ii. FRANCIS EDISON CHESTER (Source: Hand Written Chart by Bedford E Chester.
Genealogy chart. Item in the possession of Larry E Chester),
b. March 23, 1917, Memphis, TN (Source: Eulogy, Francis Edison Chester.
Document in the possession of Larry E Chester); d. July 2, 1944, Paducah,
KY (Source: Eulogy (Hand Written), Francis Edison Chester died 2 July 1944.
Document in the possession of Larry E Chester); m. LUCILLE MOXEY, June 8,
1940; b. Unknown; d. Unknown.
Notes for FRANCIS EDISON CHESTER:
Funeral notes: Bearers: Edward Crider, G. Crider, John Robinson,
Alvin Brent, Bill Alton. Flower girls: Omega Yancy, Edith Crider,
Reba Davis, Bernice West, Rebecca Novell, Ruby Novell.
5. iii. BEDFORD EUGENE CHESTER, b. December 22, 1920, Arlington, KY;
d. July 18, 1993, Hilo, HI.
4. MYRTLE NAOMI3 CHESTER (JACOB LEACH2, WILLIAM G1) (Source: Certificate
of Death, Shows that Emma Moore was her mother. In the possession of
Larry E Chester) was born August 4, 1898 in Hickman County, KY, and
died April 26, 1989 in Clinton, Hickman, KY (Source: Certificate of
Death, Myrtle Naomi Weatherford died 4/26/1989 in Clinton, KY. In
possession of Larry E Chester). She married LINDSAY WEATHERFORD
(Source: Hand Written Chart by Bedford E Chester. In the possession
of Larry E Chester). He was born Unknown, and died Unknown.
Individual: Weatherford, Myrtle
Social Security #: 406-26-0703
Issued in: Kentucky
ZIP Code of last known residence: 42031
Primary location associated with this ZIP Code: Clinton, Kentucky
More About MYRTLE NAOMI CHESTER:
Burial: Mt Moriah, Hickman County, KY
Cause of Death: Congestive Heart Failure/Severe Senile Dementia
Children of MYRTLE CHESTER and LINDSAY WEATHERFORD are:
i. CHESTER MOSS4 WEATHERFORD (Source: Hand Written Chart by Bedford E Chester.
In the possession of Larry E Chester), b. January 30, 1923, Clinton, Hickman
Co., KY; d. February 1976, Clinton, Hickman Co., KY.
Notes for CHESTER MOSS WEATHERFORD:
Social Security #: 405-14-2833
Issued in: Kentucky
ii. BILLY L. WEATHERFORD (Source: Hand Written Chart by Bedford E Chester.
In the possession of Larry E Chester), b. July 23, 1925, Clinton, Hickman
Co., KY
Notes for BILLY L. WEATHERFORD:
Social Security #: 407-20-1860
Issued in: Kentucky
ZIP Code of address where death benefit payment was sent: 42031
Primary location associated with this ZIP Code: Clinton, Kentucky
iii. IDA JEAN WEATHERFORD (Source: Hand Written Chart by Bedford E Chester.
In the possession of Larry E Chester), b. Abt. 1932, Clinton, Hickman
Co., KY; d. Unknown; m. BILLY BRYAN; b. Unknown; d. Unknown.
iv. JIMMIE L. WEATHERFORD (Source: Hand Written Chart by Bedford E Chester.
In the possession of Larry E Chester), b. Unknown, Clinton, Hickman Co.,
KY; d. Unknown.
Generation No. 4
5. BEDFORD EUGENE4 CHESTER (CAPP LEE3, JACOB LEACH2, WILLIAM G1) (Source:
(1) Notification of Birth Registration (Marin County, CA), Bedford is
the father of Larry Eugene Chester. Document is in the possession of
Larry E Chester, (2) San Rafael Independent (February 15, 1946), pg 5,
Bedford Eugene Chester marries Esther Grace Smith. Document in the
possession of Larry E Chester) was born December 22, 1920 in Arlington,
KY (Source: Social Security Death Index.), and died July 18, 1993 in Hilo,
HI (Source: Certificate of Death. Bedford Eugene Chester died 7/18/1993
in Hilo, HI. Document in the possession of Larry E Chester). He married
(1) ESTHER GRACE SMITH (Source: Notification of Birth Registration (Marin
County, CA), Esther is the mother of Larry Eugene Chester. Document is
in the possession of Larry E Chester) February 14, 1946 in San Rafael,
CA (Source: San Rafael Independent, pg 5, Esther marries Bedford. Item
is in the possession of Larry E Chester), daughter of FLOYD SMITH and
ADELAIDE LUDLOW. She was born Private in Los Angeles, CA.
He married (2) AMELIA PITTROFF (Source: Certificate of Death (State of Hawaii),
Amelia was the wife of Bedford at the time of his death. In the possession
of Larry E Chester) 1953. She was born Private in Vienna, MO.
Notes for BEDFORD EUGENE CHESTER:
** BEDFORD EUGENE CHESTER (son of Capp Lee Chester) Per Larry Eugene
Chester: Dad a 20-plus year career in the US Army Air Corp/USAF. He saw
more action than he wanted while serving in Korea during the Korean War.
Dad passed away on July 18, 1993 and, as per his wishes, was interred,
with Military Honors, at the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific
(Plot: CT 2 G-316) in Honolulu, HI (Oahu) on July 22, 1993.
More About BEDFORD EUGENE CHESTER:
Burial: July 22, 1993, National Memorial Cemetery of The Pacific in
Honolulu, HI (Source: National Memorial Cemetery of The Pacific
http://www.interment.net/data/us/hi/oahu/natmem/hawaii%5Fchacho.htm
Cause of Death: Conjective heart Failure
Education: Master's degree in Business
Military service: Army Air Corp & Air Force (Source: US Government ID
Card. In the possession of Larry E Chester)
Residence: Last residence ZIP: 96749
Notes for ESTHER GRACE SMITH:
** ESTHER GRACE SMITH (daughter of Floyd Lorenzo Smith) Per Larry
Eugene Chester: Esther was born Private in Los Angeles, CA.
Marriage Notes for BEDFORD CHESTER and ESTHER SMITH:
Esther Grace Smith was married to Bedford Eugene Chester by her father,
the Reverend Floyd Lorenzo Smith.
Child of BEDFORD CHESTER and ESTHER SMITH is:
i. LARRY EUGENE5 CHESTER (Source: Notification of Birth Registration
(Marin County, CA), Larry Eugene Chester was born on Private. Document
in the possession of Larry E Chester.), b. Private, San Rafael,
CA (Source: Notification of Birth Registration (Marin County, CA),
m. MARIE GWENDOLYN FARRELL July 18, 1970, Las Vegas, NV (Source: Marriage
Certificate, Larry E Chester and Marie G Farrell were married on July 18,
1970 in Clark County, Las Vegas, NV. Recorded on July 23, 1970 Copy of
document on the possession of Larry E Chester); b. Private, Las Vegas, NV.
Child of BEDFORD CHESTER and AMELIA PITTROFF is:
ii. MARY ANN5 CHESTER, b. Private, Fairfax, AK; m. JACK GOOD, 1988, Denver,
CO; b. Unknown.