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1923 - 1944 (~ 21 years)
Generation: 1
1. | Raymond E. Lester was born ca 1923, Pennsylvania (son of Benjamin Simon Lester and Zannie); died 17 Dec 1944, Belgium; was buried , Henri-Chapelle American Cemetery and Memorial, Liege Belgium. Notes:
CENSUS RECORDS
1930 United States Federal Census
Name: Raymon E Lester
Gender: Male
Birth Year: abt 1923
Birthplace: Pennsylvania
Race: White
Home in 1930: Horsepasture, Henry, Virginia
Marital Status: Single
Relation to Head of House: Son
Father's Name: Simon B Lester
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Name: Zannie E Lester
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
MILITARY RECORDS
World War II Army Enlistment Records, 1938-1946
Name: Raymond E Lester
Birth Year: 1922
Race: White, citizen (White)
Nativity State or Country: Pennsylvania
State of Residence: Virginia
County or City: Henry
Enlistment Date: 13 Jan 1943
Enlistment State: Virginia
Enlistment City: Roanoke
Grade: Private
Grade Code: Private
Education: Grammar school
Civil Occupation: Semiskilled occupations in manufacture of furniture, n.e.c.
Marital Status: Single, without dependents
Height: 69 in.
Weight: 132 lbs.
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WWI, WWII, and Korean War Casualty Listings
Name: Raymond E. Lester
Death Date: 17 Dec 1944
Cemetery: Henri-Chapelle American Cemetery
Cemetery Burial Plot: Plot A Row 9 Grave 52
Cemetery City: Henri-Chapelle
Cemetery Country: Belgium
War: World War II
Awards: Purple Heart
Title: Corporal
Rank: Corporal
Service: U.S. Army
Service ID: 33530458
Division: 285th Field Artillery Observation Battalion
Data Source: World War II Honor Roll
Buried:
Grave location and tombstone photo:
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GSln=LE&GSpartial=1&GSbyrel=all&GScntry=19&GSsr=3481&GRid=56283066&
CPL, 285 FA OBSN BN WORLD WAR II
Plot: Plot: A Row: 9 Grave: 52
Died:
World War II and Korean Conflict Veterans Interred Overseas
Name: Raymond E Lester
Inducted From: Virginia
Rank: Corporal
Combat Organization: 285th Field Artillery Observation Battalion
Death Date: 17 Dec 1944
Monument: Henri-Chapelle, Belgium
Last Known Status: Buried
U.S. Awards: Purple Heart Medal
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Generation: 2
2. | Benjamin Simon Lester was born ca 1902, Virginia (son of Benjamin F. Lester and Julina Phillips). Notes:
CENSUS RECORDS
1910 United States Federal Census
Name: Benjamine S Lester
Age in 1910: 8
Birth Year: abt 1902
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1910: Auburn, Montgomery, Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Son
Marital Status: Single
Father's Name: Ren F Lester
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Name: Julina M Lester
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
1920 United States Federal Census
Name: Benjaman S Lester
Age: 18
Birth Year: abt 1902
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1920: Auburn, Montgomery, Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Head
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: Zannie E Lester
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Home Owned: Rent
Able to Read: No
Able to Write: No
Household Members:
Benjaman S Lester 18
Zannie E Lester 15
1930 United States Federal Census
Name: Simon B Lester
Gender: Male
Birth Year: abt 1903 [abt 1901]
Birthplace: Virginia
Race: White
Home in 1930: Horsepasture, Henry, Virginia
Marital Status: Married
Relation to Head of House: Head
Spouse's Name: Zannie E Lester
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Household Members:
Simon B Lester 27 [29]
Zannie E Lester 25
Raymon E Lester 7
Mary I Lester 5
Louise E Lester 4 years 7 months
Benjamin married Zannie. [Group Sheet]
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3. | ZannieChildren:
- 1. Raymond E. Lester was born ca 1923, Pennsylvania; died 17 Dec 1944, Belgium; was buried , Henri-Chapelle American Cemetery and Memorial, Liege Belgium.
- Mary I. Lester was born ca 1925, Pennsylvania.
- Louise E. Lester was born ca 1926, Virginia.
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Generation: 3
4. | Benjamin F. Lester was born 13 Dec 1875, Floyd Co. VA; died Aft 1930, Virginia. Notes:
CENSUS RECORDS
1880 United States Federal Census
Name: Benjamine F. Lester
Age: 3
Birth Year: abt 1877
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1880: Alum Ridge, Floyd, Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Son
Marital Status: Single
Father's Name: Thomas Lester
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Name: Mary Lester
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
1900 United States Federal Census
Name: B F Lester
Age: 24
Birth Date: Dec 1875
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1900: Indian Valley, Floyd, Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Head
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: Jolina M Lester
Marriage Year: 1894
Years Married: 6
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Household Members:
B F Lester 24
Jolina M Lester 25
Hassie Lester 3 [Harrie]
Geo M Lester 1
1910 United States Federal Census
Name: Ren F Lester [Ben F Lester]
Age in 1910: 34
Birth Year: abt 1876
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1910: Auburn, Montgomery, Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Head
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: Julina M Lester
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Household Members:
Ben F Lester 34
Julina M Lester 28 [25]
Harrie Lester 14
Georgie M Lester 11
Benjamine S Lester 8
1920 United States Federal Census
Name: Benjaman F Lester
Age: 44
Birth Year: abt 1876
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1920: Auburn, Montgomery, Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Head
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: Julina M Lester
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Home Owned: Rent
Able to Read: Yes
Able to Write: Yes
Household Members:
Benjaman F Lester 44
Julina M Lester 44
Minnie J Lester 8
1930 United States Federal Census
Name: Ben F Lester
Gender: Male
Birth Year: abt 1876
Birthplace: Virginia
Race: White
Home in 1930: Hiwassee, Pulaski, Virginia
Marital Status: Married
Relation to Head of House: Head
Spouse's Name: Julina M Lester
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Household Members:
Name Age
Ben F Lester 54
Julina M Lester 55
Birth:
World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918
Name: Benjamin Franklin Lester
County: Montgomery
State: Virginia
Birth Date: 13 Dec 1875
Race: White
Benjamin married Julina Phillips. Julina (daughter of Mahlon Phillips and Ruth Elizabeth Vipperman) was born Feb 1875, Floyd Co. VA; died Aft 1930. [Group Sheet]
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5. | Julina Phillips was born Feb 1875, Floyd Co. VA (daughter of Mahlon Phillips and Ruth Elizabeth Vipperman); died Aft 1930. Notes:
CENSUS RECORDS
1880 United States Federal Census
Name: Julina Phillips
Age: 5
Birth Year: abt 1875
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1880: Indian Valley, Floyd, Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Female
Relation to Head of House: Daughter
Marital Status: Single
Father's Name: Mahlon Phillips
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Name: Elizabeth Phillips
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
1900 United States Federal Census
Name: Jolina M Lester
Age: 25
Birth Date: Feb 1875
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1900: Indian Valley, Floyd, Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Female
Relation to Head of House: Wife
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: B F Lester
Marriage Year: 1894
Years Married: 6
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother: number of living children: 2
Mother: How many children: 3
Household Members:
B F Lester 24
Jolina M Lester 25
Hassie Lester 3
Geo M Lester 1
1910 United States Federal Census
Name: Julina M Lester
Age in 1910: 28 [25]
Birth Year: abt 1882 [abt 1885]
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1910: Auburn, Montgomery, Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Female
Relation to Head of House: Wife
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: Ben F Lester
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Household Members:
Ben F Lester 34
Julina M Lester 28 [25]
Harrie Lester 14
Georgie M Lester 11
Benjamine S Lester 8
1920 United States Federal Census a
Name: Julina M Lester
Age: 44
Birth Year: abt 1876
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1920: Auburn, Montgomery, Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Female
Relation to Head of House: Wife
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: Benjaman F Lester
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Able to Read: No
Able to Write: No
Household Members:
Benjaman F Lester 44
Julina M Lester 44
Minnie J Lester 8
1930 United States Federal Census
Name: Julina M Lester
Gender: Female
Birth Year: abt 1875
Birthplace: Virginia
Race: White
Home in 1930: Hiwassee, Pulaski, Virginia
Marital Status: Married
Relation to Head of House: Wife
Spouse's Name: Ben F Lester
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Household Members:
Ben F Lester 54
Julina M Lester 55
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Generation: 4
10. | Mahlon Phillips was born ca 1826, Floyd Co. VA; died 17 Jun 1894, Floyd Co. VA. Notes:
CENSUS RECORDS
1860 United States Federal Census
Name: Mahlon Philips [Mahlon Phillips]
Age in 1860: 30
Birth Year: abt 1830
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1860: Floyd, Virginia
Gender: Male
Post Office: Indian Valley
Household Members:
Mahlon Philips 30
Rachiel Philips 26
Eliza J Philips 6
Francis M Philips 4
Mary E Philips 1
1870 United States Federal Census
Name: Mahlon Phillips
Age in 1870: 45
Birth Year: abt 1825
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1870: Indian Valley and Burks Fork, Floyd, Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Male
Post Office: Floyd Court House
Household Members:
Mahlon Phillips 45
Rachel Phillips 37
Eliza Jon Phillips 16
Frances M Phillips 13
Mary E Phillips 11
Rene A Phillips 9
Robert J Phillips 7
Noah C Phillips 3
Sarah E Phillips 1
1880 United States Federal Census
Name: Mahlon Phillips
Age: 54
Birth Year: abt 1826
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1880: Indian Valley, Floyd, Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Self (Head)
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: Elizabeth Phillips
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Occupation: Farmer
Household Members:
Mahlon Phillips 54
Elizabeth Phillips 24
Marian S. Phillips 22
Irena Phillips 18
Robert J. Phillips 16
Sarah A. Phillips 12
Julina Phillips 5
MILITARY RECORDS
Civil War Soldier Records and Profiles, 1861-1865
Name: Mahlon Phillips
Residence: Floyd, Virginia, Virginia
Enlistment Date: 16 Sep 1861
Rank at enlistment: Private
Enlistment Place: Floyd, Virginia
State Served: Virginia
Survived the War?: Yes
Service Record: Enlisted in Company B, Virginia 54th Infantry Regiment on 16 Sep 1861.
Sources: The Virginia Regimental Histories Series
Died:
Virginia, Deaths and Burials Index, 1853-1917
Name: Mahlon Phillips
Birth Date: abt 1827
Birth Place: Floyd County, Virginia
Death Date: 17 Jun 1894
Death Place: Floyd, Virginia
Death Age: 67
Race: White
Marital Status: Married
Gender: Male
Father Name: Randolph Phillips
Mother Name: Polly Phillips
FHL Film Number: 2056980
Floyd County, Virginia Deaths, 1883-96
Given Name: Mahlon
Surname: Phillips
Race: W
Sex: M (Male)
Death Date: 17 Jun 1894
Cause of Death: paralysis
Age: 67 Years
Parents: Randolph & Polly
Place of Birth: Floyd Co., VA
Mahlon married Ruth Elizabeth Vipperman. Ruth (daughter of Les Daniel Vipperman and Martha Hall) was born ca 1855, Patrick Co. VA; died Aft 1920, Virginia. [Group Sheet]
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11. | Ruth Elizabeth Vipperman was born ca 1855, Patrick Co. VA (daughter of Les Daniel Vipperman and Martha Hall); died Aft 1920, Virginia. Notes:
CENSUS RECORDS
1860 United States Federal Census
Name: Ruth E J Vipperman
Age in 1860: 5
Birth Year: abt 1855
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1860: South District, Patrick, Virginia
Gender: Female
Post Office: Ararat
Household Members:
Daniel Vipperman 49
Martha Vipperman 28
Nicholas T Vipperman 15
Polly A Vipperman 12
Joseph A Vipperman 10
Ruth E J Vipperman 5
Hezekiah O Vipperman 2 months
1880 United States Federal Census
Name: Elizabeth Phillips
Age: 24
Birth Year: abt 1856
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1880: Indian Valley, Floyd, Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Female
Relation to Head of House: Wife
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: Mahlon Phillips
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Occupation: Keeping House
Household Members:
Mahlon Phillips 54
Elizabeth Phillips 24
Marian S. Phillips 22
Irena Phillips 18
Robert J. Phillips 16
Sarah A. Phillips 12
Julina Phillips 5
1900 United States Federal Census
Name: Ruth E Bond [Ruth Elizabeth Vipperman Bond]
Age: 46
Birth Date: Jun 1853
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1900: Indian Valley, Floyd, Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Female
Relation to Head of House: Wife
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: Benjamin R Bond
Marriage Year: 1895
Years Married: 5
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother: number of living children: 4
Mother: How many children: 4
Household Members:
Benjamin R Bond 37
Ruth E Bond 46
Loula F Phillips 19
Virgie A Phillips 13
Larena L Phillips 11
Ezra G Bond 8
1910 United States Federal Census
Name: Ruth E Band [Bond]
Age in 1910: 56
Birth Year: abt 1854
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1910: Auburn, Montgomery, Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Female
Relation to Head of House: Wife
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: Benjamin B Band
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Household Members:
Benjamin Rush Bond 45 [48]
Ruth E Bond 56
Pettie M Band 26
Larma Leona Bond 21
Noah Roosevelt Bond 5 [grandson]
1920 United States Federal Census
Name: Ruth Bond
Age: 66
Birth Year: abt 1854
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1920: Hiwassee, Pulaski, Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Female
Relation to Head of House: Wife
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: Benjamin Bond
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Able to Read: No
Able to Write: No
Household Members:
Benjamin Bond 58
Ruth Bond 66
Florence McPeak 15 [granddaughter]
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