Lottie Annis Gilmer: Appalachian Aristocracy

1888 - 1946 (58 years)

Generation: 1

Lottie Annis Gilmer was born 23 Feb 1888, Russell Co. VA; died 15 May 1946, Abingdon, Washington Co. VA; was buried , Knollkreg Memorial Park, Abingdon, Washington Co. VA.

Notes:

CENSUS RECORDS

1900 Census
Name: Lottie A Gilmer
Age: 12
Birth Date: Feb 1888
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1900: Moccasin, Russell, Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Female
Relation to Head of House: Daughter
Marital Status: Single
Father's name: George Gilmer
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's name: Sarah G Gilmer
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Household Members:
Name Age
George Gilmer 61
Sarah G Gilmer 52
Dora E Gilmer 33
James H Gilmer 32
Elizabeth Gilmer 30
Arnold H Gilmer 28
Otto B Gilmer 27
Robert W Gilmer 25
Lucy M Gilmer 17
Lottie A Gilmer 12

1910 Census
Name: Lottie A Kestner
Age in 1910: 22
Birth Year: abt 1888
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1910: Moccasin, Russell, Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Female
Relation to Head of House: Wife
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: Walter J Kestner
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Native Tongue: English
Able to Read: Yes
Able to Write: Yes
Years Married: 3
Number of Children Born: 2
Number of Children Living: 2
Household Members:
Name Age
Walter J Kestner 29
Lottie A Kestner 22
Pearl F Kestner 2
Bessie M Kestner 10 months

1920 Census
Name: Lattie W Kestner [Lottie]
Age: 31
Birth Year: abt 1889
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1920: North Fork, Washington, Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Female
Relation to Head of House: Wife
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: Walter J Kestner
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Able to Speak English: Yes
Able to Read: Yes
Able to Write: Yes
Household Members:
Name Age
Walter J Kestner 39
Lattie W Kestner 31
Pearl F Kestner 12
Bessie M Kestner 10
Cora K Kestner 8
Cleo J Kestner 4 years 9 months
Walter J Kestner 1 years 8 months
Jewel A Kestner 8 months

1930 Census
Name: Lottie Kesner [Kestner]
Birth Year: abt 1888
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birthplace: Virginia
Marital Status: Married
Relation to Head of House: Wife
Homemaker?: Yes
Home in 1930: North Tazewell, Tazewell, Virginia
Street address: R. B. Street
Age at First Marriage: 19
Attended School: No
Able to Read and Write: Yes
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Able to Speak English: Yes
Household Members:
Name Age
Walter Kestner 49
Lottie Kestner 42
Cleo Kestner 15
Virginia Kestner 6
Blanche Kestner 5

1940 Census
Name: Lottie Kistner [Kestner]
Age: 52
Estimated birth year: abt 1888
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birthplace: Virginia
Marital Status: Married
Relation to Head of House: Wife
Home in 1940: Lebanon, Russell, Virginia
Inferred Residence in 1935: Lebanon, Russell, Virginia
Residence in 1935: Same Place, Russell, Virginia
Resident on farm in 1935: No
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Highest Grade Completed: Elementary school, 7th grade
Hours Worked Week Prior to Census: 52
Income: 0
Income Other Sources: No
Native Language: English
Veteran: No
Social Security Number: No
Usual Occupation: Housewife
Usual Industry: Housewife
Usual Class of Worker: Unpaid family worker
Household Members:
Name Age
Walter Kistner 59
Lottie Kistner 52
Virginia Kistner 16 [She was also listed in the census in the household of her sister in Kingsport, TN]

Buried:
Grave location and tombstone photo:
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=54460572&ref=acom

Died:
Virginia, Deaths, 1912-2014. Virginia Department of Health, Richmond, Virginia.
Name: Lottie Annis Kestner
Gender: Female
Race: White
Age at Death: 58
Birth Date: 23 Feb 1888
Death Date: 11 May 1946
Death Place: Abingdon, Washington, Virginia
Registration Date: 15 May 1946
Father: George Gilmer
Mother: Sarah Cullen [Quillen]
Spouse: Walter Jackson Kestner

Lottie married Walter Jackson Kestner. Walter was born 13 Nov 1880, Washington Co. VA; died 26 Jun 1963, Chilhowie, Smyth Co. VA; was buried , Knollkreg Memorial Park, Abingdon, Washington Co. VA. [Group Sheet]

Children:

2. Pearl Frances Kestner was born 23 Oct 1907, Washington Co. VA; died 07 Jun 1997, Abingdon, Washington Co. VA; was buried , Forest Hills Memory Gardens, Abingdon, Washington Co. VA.
3. Bessie Mae Kestner was born 23 May 1909, Washington Co. VA; died 07 Jan 2003, Washington Co. VA.
4. Cora Kate Kestner was born 28 Dec 1911, Washington Co. VA; died 28 Apr 2002, Bristol, VA or Bristol, TN.
5. Cleo Thelma Kestner was born 25 Mar 1915, Washington Co. VA; died 07 Mar 2007, Bristol, Washington, Co. VA.
6. Walter Jackson Kestner, Jr. was born 13 Apr 1918, Washington Co. VA; died 20 Sep 1922, Washington Co. VA; was buried , Knollkreg Memorial Park, Abingdon, Washington Co. VA.
7. Jewel Annie Kestner was born 26 Apr 1919, Washington Co. VA; died 12 Feb 1926, Abingdon, Washington Co. VA; was buried , Knollkreg Memorial Park, Abingdon, Washington Co. VA.
8. Virginia Elizabeth (Gin) Kestner was born 30 Aug 1923, Washington Co. VA; died 27 Jun 2004, Kingsport, Sullivan Co. TN.
9. Blanche Kestner was born 21 Aug 1924, Washington Co. VA; died Jun 1929, Washington Co. VA.

Generation: 2

Pearl Frances Kestner

(1.Lottie¹) was born 23 Oct 1907, Washington Co. VA; died 07 Jun 1997, Abingdon, Washington Co. VA; was buried , Forest Hills Memory Gardens, Abingdon, Washington Co. VA.

Notes:

CENSUS RECORDS

1910 Census
Name: Pearl F Kestner
Age in 1910: 2
Birth Year: abt 1908
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1910: Moccasin, Russell, Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Female
Relation to Head of House: Daughter
Marital Status: Single
Father's name: Walter J Kestner
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's name: Lottie A Kestner
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Household Members:
Name Age
Walter J Kestner 29
Lottie A Kestner 22
Pearl F Kestner 2
Bessie M Kestner 10 months

Buried:
Grave location and tombstone photo:
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=120759038

Pearl married Charles Edward Akers. Charles was born 03 Sep 1904, Washington Co. VA; died 30 Nov 1987, Abingdon, Washington Co. VA; was buried , Forest Hills Memory Gardens, Abingdon, Washington Co. VA. [Group Sheet]

Children:

10. Charles Edward Akers, Jr. was born 01 Apr 1929, Washington Co. VA; died 24 May 2010, Abingdon, Washington Co. VA; was buried , Forest Hills Memory Gardens, Abingdon, Washington Co. VA.
11. Leroy Dean Akers was born 06 Oct 1931, Washington Co. VA; died 03 Jun 2013, Bristol, Sullivan Co. TN; was buried , Mountain View Cemetery and Chapel Mausoleum, Bristol, Washington Co. VA.

Bessie Mae Kestner

(1.Lottie¹) was born 23 May 1909, Washington Co. VA; died 07 Jan 2003, Washington Co. VA.

Notes:

CENSUS RECORDS

1910 Census
Name: Bessie M Kestner
Age in 1910: 10 days
Birth Year: abt 1910
[abt 1909]
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1910: Moccasin, Russell, Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Female
Relation to Head of House: Daughter
Marital Status: Single
Father's name: Walter J Kestner
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's name: Lottie A Kestner
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Household Members:
Name Age
Walter J Kestner 29
Lottie A Kestner 22
Pearl F Kestner 2
Bessie M Kestner 10/12

1920 Census
Name: Bessie M Kestner
Age: 10
Birth Year: abt 1910
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1920: North Fork, Washington, Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Female
Relation to Head of House: Daughter
Marital Status: Single
Father's name: Walter J Kestner
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's name: Lattie W Kestner
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Able to Speak English: Yes
Attended School: Yes
Able to Read: Yes
Able to Write: Yes
Household Members:
Name Age
Walter J Kestner 39
Lattie W Kestner 31
Pearl F Kestner 12
Bessie M Kestner 10
Cora K Kestner 8
Cleo J Kestner 4 years 9 months
Walter J Kestner 1 year 8 months
Jewel A Kestner 8 months

1930 Census
Name: Bessie M Hayter
Birth Year: abt 1910
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birthplace: Virginia
Marital Status: Married
Relation to Head of House: Wife
Homemaker?: Yes
Home in 1930: North Fork, Washington, Virginia
Age at First Marriage: 19
Able to Read and Write: Yes
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Household Members:
Name Age
Chas M Hayter 24
Bessie M Hayter 20

1940 Census
Name: Bessie Hayter
Age: 30
Estimated birth year: abt 1910
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birthplace: Virginia
Marital Status: Married
Relation to Head of House: Wife
Home in 1940: North Fork, Washington, Virginia
Street: US Highway No 19
Inferred Residence in 1935: Rural
Residence in 1935: Rural
Resident on farm in 1935: Yes
Highest Grade Completed: Elementary school, 7th grade
Weeks Worked in 1939: 0
Income: 0
Income Other Sources: No
Household Members:
Name Age
Charles M Hayter 34
Bessie Hayter 30
Charles W Hayter 10
Mildred Hayter 7
Thelma Hayter 6
Robert Hayter 5
Loyce Hayter 1

Birth:
Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
Name: Bessie Mae Hayter
SSN: 226240621
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birth Date: 23 May 1909
Birth Place: Russell Coun, Virginia
Father Name: Walter J Kestner
Mother Name: Lottie A Gilmer
Citizenship or Alien Status: U.S. citizen.
Death Date: 7 Jan 2003
Claim Date: 2 Aug 1973
Type of Claim: Duplicate SSN - change or replacement.
Additional Information: Duplicate request; evidence of identity only submitted.
Notes: 22 Nov 1993: Name listed as BESSIE MAE HAYTER; 01 Aug 1973: Name listed as BESSIE V HAYTER; 16 Jan 2003: Name listed as BESSIE M HAYTER

Died:
Virginia, Deaths, 1912-2014. Virginia Department of Health, Richmond, Virginia.
Name: Bessie Mae Hayter
Death Date: 7 Jan 2003
Death Place: Washington Co. VA

Social Security Death Index
Name: Bessie M. Hayter
SSN: 226-24-0621
Last Residence: 24210 Abingdon, Washington, Virginia
BORN: 23 May 1909
Died: 7 Jan 2003
State (Year) SSN issued: Virginia (Before 1951)

Bessie married Charlie Minton Hayter. Charlie was born 06 Mar 1906, Washington Co. VA; died 17 Jan 1996, Washington Co. VA. [Group Sheet]

Children:

12. Charlie Walter Hayter was born 10 Jul 1930, Washington Co. VA; died 20 Aug 2010, Washington Co. MD.
13. Mildred Louise Hayter was born 22 Jun 1932, Washington Co. VA.
14. Thelma Jean Hayter was born 10 Nov 1933, Washington Co. VA.
15. Robert Hayter was born ca 1935, Washington Co. VA.
16. Sylvia Joyce Hayter was born 03 Jan 1939, Washington Co. VA; died 07 Sep 2006, Robertson Co. TN; was buried , White House Memorial Gardens, Robertson Co. TN.

Cora Kate Kestner

(1.Lottie¹) was born 28 Dec 1911, Washington Co. VA; died 28 Apr 2002, Bristol, VA or Bristol, TN.

Notes:

CENSUS RECORDS

1920 Census
Name: Cora K Kestner
Age: 8
Birth Year: abt 1912
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1920: North Fork, Washington, Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Female
Relation to Head of House: Daughter
Marital Status: Single
Father's name: Walter J Kestner
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's name: Lattie W Kestner
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Attended School: Yes
Household Members:
Name Age
Walter J Kestner 39
Lattie W Kestner 31
Pearl F Kestner 12
Bessie M Kestner 10
Cora K Kestner 8
Cleo J Kestner 4 years 9 months
Walter J Kestner 1 year 8 months
Jewel A Kestner 8 months

1940 Census
Name: Kate Liglit [Light]
Respondent: Yes
Age: 28
Estimated birth year: abt 1912
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birthplace: Tennessee
Marital Status: Married
Relation to Head of House: Wife
Home in 1940: Kingsport, Sullivan, Tennessee
Street: Lamont
Inferred Residence in 1935: Kingsport, Sullivan, Tennessee
Residence in 1935: Same Place
Occupation: Grader, textile mill
Highest Grade Completed: Elementary school, 8th grade
Hours Worked Week Prior to Census: 40
Class of Worker: Wage or salary worker in private work
Weeks Worked in 1939: 26
Income: $400
Income Other Sources: No
Household Members:
Name Age
Lerory Light 28
Kate Light 28
R Leroy Light 6
Virginia Kestner 16 [sister]

Birth:
Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
Name: Cora Kate Light
SSN: 413103083
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birth Date: 28 Dec 1911
Birth Place: Abingdon Was[ington] Co., Virginia
Father Name: Walker J Kestner
Mother Name: Lottie A Gilmer
Death Date: 28 Apr 2002
Type of Claim: Original SSN.
Notes: Nov 1936: Name listed as CORA KATE LIGHT; 14 Aug 1985: Name listed as KATIE K LIGHT; 13 Feb 1995: Name listed as KATIE LIGHT

Virginia, Births, 1864-2014. Virginia Department of Health, Richmond, Virginia.
Name: Cora Kate Kestner
Gender: Female
Birth Date: 28 Dec 1911
Birth Place: Washington, Virginia
Father: Walter Jackson Kestner
Mother: Lottie A Gilmer

Died:
Social Security Death Index
Name: Katie Light
SSN: 413-10-3083
Last Residence: 24201 Bristol, Bristol, Virginia
BORN: 28 Dec 1911
Died: 28 Apr 2002
State (Year) SSN issued: Tennessee (Before 1951)

Cora married Lee Roy Light 02 Aug 1930, Scott Co. VA. Lee was born 17 Aug 1912, Johnson City, TN; died 14 Dec 2003, Bristol, Washington, Co. VA. [Group Sheet]

Children:

17. R. Leroy Light was born ca 1934, Sullivan Co. TN.

Cleo Thelma Kestner

(1.Lottie¹) was born 25 Mar 1915, Washington Co. VA; died 07 Mar 2007, Bristol, Washington, Co. VA.

Notes:

CENSUS RECORDS

1920 Census
Name: Cleo J Kestner
Age: 4 years 9 months
Birth Year: abt 1916 [abt 1915]
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1920: North Fork, Washington, Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Female
Relation to Head of House: Daughter
Marital Status: Single
Father's name: Walter J Kestner
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's name: Lattie W Kestner
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Household Members:
Name Age
Walter J Kestner 39
Lattie W Kestner 31
Pearl F Kestner 12
Bessie M Kestner 10
Cora K Kestner 8
Cleo J Kestner 4 years 9 months
Walter J Kestner 1 year 8 months
Jewel A Kestner 8 months

1930 Census
Name: Cleo Kesner [Kestner]
Birth Year: abt 1915
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birthplace: Virginia
Marital Status: Single
Relation to Head of House: Daughter
Home in 1930: North Tazewell, Tazewell, Virginia
Street address: R. B. Street
Attended School: Yes
Able to Read and Write: Yes
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Able to Speak English: Yes
Household Members:
Name Age
Walter Kestner 49
Lottie Kestner 42
Cleo Kestner 15
Virginia Kestner 6
Blanche Kestner 5

Birth:
Virginia, Births, 1864-2014. Virginia Department of Health, Richmond, Virginia.
Name: Cleo Thelma Kestner
Birth Date: 25 Mar 1915
Birth Place: Washington Co. VA

Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
Name: Cleo Thelma Donald
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birth Date: 25 Mar 1915
Birth Place: Abingdon, Virginia
Father Name: Walter J Kestner
Mother Name: Lottie A Gilmer
Death Date: 7 Mar 2007
Type of Claim: Original SSN.
Notes: Nov 1936: Name listed as CLEO THELMA DONALD; Oct 1968: Name listed as CLEO ADAMS; 14 Mar 2007: Name listed as CLEO T DONALD

Died:
Virginia, Deaths, 1912=2014. Virginia Department of Health, Richmond, Virginia.
Name: Cleo Kestner Donald
Death Date: 7 Mar 2007
Death Place: Bristol, VA

Social Security Death Index
Name: Cleo T. Donald
Last Residence: 24203 Bristol, Bristol, Virginia
BORN: 25 Mar 1915
Last Benefit: 24201, Bristol, Bristol, Virginia
Died: 7 Mar 2007
State (Year) SSN issued: South Carolina (Before 1951)

Walter Jackson Kestner, Jr.

(1.Lottie¹) was born 13 Apr 1918, Washington Co. VA; died 20 Sep 1922, Washington Co. VA; was buried , Knollkreg Memorial Park, Abingdon, Washington Co. VA.

Notes:

CENSUS RECORDS

1920 Census
Name: Walter J Kestner Jr
Age: 1 year 8 months
Birth Year: abt 1919 [abt 1918]
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1920: North Fork, Washington, Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Son
Marital Status: Single
Father's name: Walter J Kestner
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's name: Lottie W Kestner
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Household Members:
Name Age
Walter J Kestner 39
Lattie W Kestner 31
Pearl F Kestner 12
Bessie M Kestner 10
Cora K Kestner 8
Cleo J Kestner 4 years 9 months
Walter J Kestner 1 year 8 months
Jewel A Kestner 8 months

Birth:
Virginia, Births, 1864-2014. Virginia Department of Health, Richmond, Virginia.
Name: W J Kestner
Birth Date: 13 Apr 1918
Birth Place: Washington Co. VA

Buried:
Grave location and tombstone photo:
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=90867563&ref=acom

Died:
Virginia, Deaths, 1912
2014. Virginia Department of Health, Richmond, Virginia.
Name: Walter J Kestner Jr
Gender: Male
Race: White
Age at Death: 4
Birth Date: 1918
Death Date: 20 Sep 1922
Death Place: Washington, Virginia
Cause of Death: Convulsion, intestinal toxemia
Registration Date: 21 Sep 1922
Father: Walter J Kestner
Mother: Lottie Gelmer

Jewel Annie Kestner

(1.Lottie¹) was born 26 Apr 1919, Washington Co. VA; died 12 Feb 1926, Abingdon, Washington Co. VA; was buried , Knollkreg Memorial Park, Abingdon, Washington Co. VA.

Notes:

CENSUS RECORDS

1920 Census
Name: Jewel A Kestner
Age: 8 months
Birth Year: abt 1920 [abt 1919]
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1920: North Fork, Washington, Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Female
Relation to Head of House: Daughter
Marital Status: Single
Father's name: Walter J Kestner
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's name: Lottie W Kestner
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Household Members:
Name Age
Walter J Kestner 39
Lattie W Kestner 31
Pearl F Kestner 12
Bessie M Kestner 10
Cora K Kestner 8
Cleo J Kestner 4 years 9 months
Walter J Kestner 1 year 8 months
Jewel A Kestner 8 months

Birth:
Virginia, Births, 1864-2014. Virginia Department of Health, Richmond, Virginia.
Name: Jewel Annie Kestner
Birth Date: 26 Apr 1919
Birth Place: Washington Co. VA

Buried:
Grave location and tombstone photo:
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=89025841&ref=acom

Died:
Virginia, Deaths, 1912-2014. Virginia Department of Health, Richmond, Virginia.
Name: Jewel Kestner
Gender: Female
Race: White
Age at Death: 6
Birth Date: 26 Apr 1919
Death Date: 12 Feb 1926
Death Place: Abingdon, Washington, Virginia
Cause of Death: Pulmonary neoplasm, confirmed by xray.
Registration Date: 13 Feb 1926
Father: W J Kestner
Mother: Lottie Gilmer
[Note: her cause of death was an tumor in the lung. Neoplastic growths are the product of unchecked cellular reproduction and may be either benign or malignant. They are not common in children.]

Virginia Elizabeth (Gin) Kestner

(1.Lottie¹) was born 30 Aug 1923, Washington Co. VA; died 27 Jun 2004, Kingsport, Sullivan Co. TN.

Notes:

CENSUS RECORDS

1930 Census
Name: Virginia Kesner [Kestner]
Birth Year: abt 1924
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birthplace: Virginia
Marital Status: Single
Relation to Head of House: Daughter
Home in 1930: North Tazewell, Tazewell, Virginia
Map of Home: View Map
Street address: R. B. Street
Attended School: No
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Household Members:
Name Age
Walter Kestner 49
Lottie Kestner 42
Cleo Kestner 15
Virginia Kestner 6
Blanche Kestner 5

1940 Census

[Note: She was listed twice, at home with her parents, and with her sister's household in Kingsport, TN.]

Name: Virginia Kistner [Kestner]
Age: 16
Estimated birth year: abt 1924
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birthplace: Virginia
Marital Status: Single
Relation to Head of House: Daughter
Home in 1940: Lebanon, Russell, Virginia
Inferred Residence in 1935: Lebanon, Russell, Virginia
Residence in 1935: Same Place, Russell, Virginia
Resident on farm in 1935: No
Attended School or College: Yes
Highest Grade Completed: High School, 3rd year
Household Members:
Name Age
Walter Kestner 59
Lottie Kestner 52
Virginia Kestner 16

Name: Virginia Kestner
Age: 16
Estimated birth year: abt 1924
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birthplace: Virginia
Marital Status: Single
Relation to Head of House: Sister-in-law
Home in 1940: Kingsport, Sullivan, Tennessee
Street: Lamont
Inferred Residence in 1935: Virginia
Residence in 1935: Virginia
Attended School or College: Yes
Highest Grade Completed: High School, 2nd year
Household Members:
Name Age
Lerory Light 28
Kate Light 28
R Leroy Light 6
Virginia Kestner 16

OBITUARY

Bristol Herald Courier; 30 June 2004

KINGSPORT ? Mrs. Virginia Kestner "Gin" Cannon, age 80, went home to be with the Lord at 2:51 p.m. Sunday, June 27, 2004, at her residence following a brief illness.

Born in Abingdon on Aug. 30, 1923, a daughter of the late Walter J. and Lottie Annis Gilmer Kestner, she had resided in this area since 1960, when they moved from Chicago.

Gin was a member of the First Broad Street United Methodist Church, where she sang in the choir. She volunteered at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center for 32 years.

Gin was an avid golfer who achieved two hole-in-ones at Ridgefield Country Club. She will be remembered as a loving, caring and giving person with many friends
left to miss her.

Gin is preceded in death by her husband of 49 years, Robert Henry Cannon Jr. in 1996, and by three sisters.

Survivors include one son, Robert H. "Bob" Cannon III of Denver, Colo.; one daughter, Patricia C. Bond of Kingsport; one sister, Cleo Donald of Abingdon; one grandson, James W. Bond III; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

A memorial service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Thursday, July 1, 2004, at First Broad Street United Methodist Church. The Rev. Jack Edwards will officiate. The
family will receive friends following the service and, at other hours, at her residence. It is suggested that those wishing may make memorial contributions to the First Broad Street United Methodist Church, 100 E. Church Circle, Kingsport, TN 37660.

Please visit us at www.mem.com to place a condolence to the Cannon Family. East Lawn Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Birth:
Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
Name: Virginia Elizabeth Kestner
SSN: 414247633
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birth Date: 30 Aug 1923
Birth Place: Abingdon Was, Virginia
Father Name: Walter J Kestner
Mother Name: Lottie A Gilmer
Death Date: 27 Jun 2004
Type of Claim: Original SSN.
Notes: Aug 1941: Name listed as VIRGINIA ELIZABETH KESTNER; May 1969: Name listed as VIRGINIA KESTNER CANNON; : Name listed as VIRGINIA ELI CANNON; 03 Jul 2004: Name listed as VIRGINIA K CANNON

Virginia, Births, 1864-2014. Virginia Department of Health, Richmond, Virginia.
Name: Virginia Elizabeth Kestner
Birth Date: 30 Aug 1923
Birth Place: Washington Co. VA

Died:
Social Security Death Index
Name: Virginia K. Cannon
SSN: 414-24-7633
Last Residence: 37660 Kingsport, Sullivan, Tennessee
BORN: 30 Aug 1923
Died: 27 Jun 2004
State (Year) SSN issued: Tennessee (Before 1951)

Virginia married Cannon. [Group Sheet]

Children:

18. Robert H. (Bob) Cannon, III
19. Patricia Cannon

Blanche Kestner

(1.Lottie¹) was born 21 Aug 1924, Washington Co. VA; died Jun 1929, Washington Co. VA.

Notes:

CENSUS RECORDS

1930 Census
Name: Blanche Kesner [Kestner]
Birth Year: abt 1925
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birthplace: Virginia
Marital Status: Single
Relation to Head of House: Daughter
Home in 1930: North Tazewell, Tazewell, Virginia
Street address: R. B. Street
Attended School: No
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Household Members:
Name Age
Walter Kestner 49
Lottie Kestner 42
Cleo Kestner 15
Virginia Kestner 6
Blanche Kestner 5

Generation: 3

10.

Charles Edward Akers, Jr.

(2.Pearl², 1.Lottie¹) was born 01 Apr 1929, Washington Co. VA; died 24 May 2010, Abingdon, Washington Co. VA; was buried , Forest Hills Memory Gardens, Abingdon, Washington Co. VA.

Notes:

OBITUARY

CHARLES EDWARD "C" AKERS, JR., a well-known resident of the Rich Valley section of Washington County, passed away Monday, May 24, 2010, at Johnston Memorial Hospital.

He was born April 1, 1929, in Washington County, Virginia, a son of the late C. E. Akers, Sr. and Pearl Kestner Akers. He lived his entire life in Washington County and was a retired mechanic. He had worked several places through the years including Abingdon Dodge, J. C. Vann Equipment Co., Tri-Vann, and Lebanon Equipment. He was a quiet, gentle man who was always helpful to folks and enjoyed country music and eating breakfast out with his friends. He will be sadly missed by his dog "Brit". He was of the Methodist faith.

Survivors include one sister, Annette A. Hay and husband Elmer of Abingdon; three brothers, Leroy D. Akers of Bristol, Tennessee, Eugene F. Akers of Bristol, Virginia, and Kenneth D. Akers and wife Nellie of Abingdon, Virginia, and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services for Charles Edward "C" Akers, Jr. will be conducted at 8:00 P.M. Wednesday, May 26, 2010 in the Frost Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Jerry A. Eggers and Pastor Larry Linkous officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 6:30 P.M. until the time of the funeral service. Graveside services will be conducted at 11:00 A.M. Thursday, May 27, 2010, at Forest Hills Memory Gardens. Pallbearers will be Harold Mitchell, Don Wirt, Bob Reynolds, Earl Fogleman, Scott Gobble, Allen Hay, Kenny Akers, and Jimmy Reynolds. Honorary pallbearers will be additional nephews and friends. The funeral procession will leave the funeral home at 10:40 A.M. on Thursday. Friends may join the family and pallbearers in the funeral procession or meet at the cemetery. Friends will also be received at the home of Kenneth Akers, 12116 Bow Hunter Drive, Abingdon, at any time.

Birth:
Social Security Death Index
Name: Charles E. Akers
Last Residence: 24210 Abingdon, Washington, Virginia
BORN: 1 Apr 1929
Died: 24 May 2010
State (Year) SSN issued: Virginia (Before 1951)

Buried:
Grave location, obituary, portrait, and tombstone photo:
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=111800324

Died:
Virginia, Deaths, 1912-2014. Virginia Department of Health, Richmond, Virginia.
Name: Charles Edward Akers
Death Date: 24 May 2010
Death Place: Washington Co. VA

11.

Leroy Dean Akers

(2.Pearl², 1.Lottie¹) was born 06 Oct 1931, Washington Co. VA; died 03 Jun 2013, Bristol, Sullivan Co. TN; was buried , Mountain View Cemetery and Chapel Mausoleum, Bristol, Washington Co. VA.

Notes:

OBITUARY

Bristol Herald Courier; 6 June 2013

BRISTOL, Tenn. Leroy Dean Akers, 81, passed away Monday, June 3, 2013, unexpectedly at Bristol Regional Medical Center. He was born in Abingdon, Va., on Oct. 6, 1931, a son of the late Ed and Pearl Akers. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Edith Pruitt Akers; and brother, C. E. Akers.

Leroy is survived by his children, Jerry Akers and wife Ruth of Bristol, Va., Kathy Thomas of Johnson City, Tenn., Venida Kelly of Hayters Gap, Va., and Dion Akers and wife Crystal of Bristol, Tenn.; seven grandchildren; four great grandchildren; brothers, Kenneth Akers of Abingdon and Eugene Akers of Bristol, Va.; and sister, Nellie Hay of Abingdon.

The family will receive friends from 5:30 until 7 p.m. Thursday, June 6, 2013, at Blevins Funeral and Cremation Services. The funeral service will follow at 7 p.m. with Pastor Jackie Cox officiating. The committal service and interment will be conducted at 10 a.m. on Friday, June 7, 2013, at Mountain View Cemetery.

Those wishing to go in procession to the cemetery are asked to meet at the funeral home at 9:30 am. Condolences for the family may be sent and viewed by visiting www.BlevinsCares.com. Mr. Akers and his family are in the care of Blevins Funeral and Cremation Services (423) 764-7123.

Birth:
Virginia, Births, 1864-2014. Virginia Department of Health, Richmond, Virginia.
Name: Leroy Dean Akers
Birth Date: 6 Oct 1931
Birth Place: Washington Co. VA

Buried:
Grave location, obituary, and tombstone photo:
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=111858137

Died:
Social Security Death Index
Name: Leroy D Akers
BORN: 6 Oct 1931
Died: 3 Jun 2013
State (Year) SSN issued: Virginia (Before 1951)

Leroy married Edith Pruitt. Edith was born 08 Dec 1929; died 01 Jun 2003; was buried , Mountain View Cemetery and Chapel Mausoleum, Bristol, Washington Co. VA. [Group Sheet]

Children:

12.

Charlie Walter Hayter

(3.Bessie², 1.Lottie¹) was born 10 Jul 1930, Washington Co. VA; died 20 Aug 2010, Washington Co. MD.

Notes:

CENSUS RECORDS

1940 Census
Name: Charles W Hayter
Age: 10
Estimated birth year: abt 1930
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birthplace: Virginia
Marital Status: Single
Relation to Head of House: Son
Home in 1940: North Fork, Washington, Virginia
Street: US Highway No 19
Inferred Residence in 1935: Rural
Residence in 1935: Rural
Resident on farm in 1935: Yes
Attended School or College: Yes
Highest Grade Completed: Elementary school, 3rd grade
Household Members:
Name Age
Charles M Hayter 34
Bessie Hayter 30
Charles W Hayter 10
Mildred Hayter 7
Thelma Hayter 6
Robert Hayter 5
Joyce Hayter 1

OBITUARY

Obituary Collection, 193002015 [database on-line]. Provo, UT: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2006.

Name of Deceased: Charlie Walter Hayter
Gender: Male
Age at Death: 80
Birth Date: 10 Jul 1930
Birth Place: Greendale, Washington, Virginia
Marriage Date: 5 Mar 1966
Residence (at time of death): School House Court, Boonsboro, MD
Death Date: 20 Aug 2010
Obituary Date: 24 Aug 2010
Spouse's Name: March
Parents' Names: Charlie Minton and Bessie Mae (Kestner) Hayter
Childrens' Names: Deborah Biser and husband Paul of Boonsboro; Timothy Mark Hayter and Ronald Keith Hayter
Siblings' Names: Joyce Hardester; William Hardester of White House, Tenn

Birth:
Virginia, Births, 1864-2014. Virginia Department of Health, Richmond, Virginia.
Name: C W Hayter
Birth Date: 10 Jul 1930
Birth Place: Washington Co. VA

Died:
Social Security Death Index
Name: Charlie W. Hayter
Last Residence: 21713 Boonsboro, Washington, Maryland
BORN: 10 Jul 1930
Died: 20 Aug 2010
State (Year) SSN issued: Virginia (Before 1951)

Charlie married Mary Virginia Jones 22 Dec 1950, Washington Co. VA. [Group Sheet]

Children:

13.

Mildred Louise Hayter

(3.Bessie², 1.Lottie¹) was born 22 Jun 1932, Washington Co. VA.

Notes:

CENSUS RECORDS

1940 Census
Name: Mildred Hayter
Age: 7
Estimated birth year: abt 1933
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birthplace: Virginia
Marital Status: Single
Relation to Head of House: Daughter
Home in 1940: North Fork, Washington, Virginia
Street: US Highway No 19
Inferred Residence in 1935: Rural
Residence in 1935: Rural
Resident on farm in 1935: Yes
Attended School or College: Yes
Highest Grade Completed: Elementary school, 1st grade
Household Members:
Name Age
Charles M Hayter 34
Bessie Hayter 30
Charles W Hayter 10
Mildred Hayter 7
Thelma Hayter 6
Robert Hayter 5
Joyce Hayter 1

Birth:
Virginia, Births, 1864-2014. Virginia Department of Health, Richmond, Virginia.
Name: Mildred Louise Hayter
Birth Date: 22 Jun 1932
Birth Place: Washington Co. VA

Mildred married Samuel David Parris 06 May 1952, Washington Co. VA. Samuel was born 13 Jul 1933, Washington Co. VA; died 31 Jul 2008, Abingdon, Washington Co. VA; was buried , Mountain View United Methodist Church Cemetery, Green Spring, Washington Co. VA. [Group Sheet]

Children:

Mildred married Donald Lawrence Ziemann 14 Nov 2008, Washington Co. VA. [Group Sheet]

14.

Thelma Jean Hayter

(3.Bessie², 1.Lottie¹) was born 10 Nov 1933, Washington Co. VA.

Notes:

CENSUS RECORDS

1940 Census
Name: Thelma Hayter
Age: 6
Estimated birth year: abt 1934
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birthplace: Virginia
Marital Status: Single
Relation to Head of House: Daughter
Home in 1940: North Fork, Washington, Virginia
Street: US Highway No 19
Inferred Residence in 1935: Rural
Residence in 1935: Rural
Resident on farm in 1935: Yes
Attended School or College: No
Highest Grade Completed: None
Household Members:
Name Age
Charles M Hayter 34
Bessie Hayter 30
Charles W Hayter 10
Mildred Hayter 7
Thelma Hayter 6
Robert Hayter 5
Joyce Hayter 1

Birth:
Virginia, Births, 1864-2014. Virginia Department of Health, Richmond, Virginia.
Name: Thelma Jean Hayter
Birth Date: 10 Nov 1933
Birth Place: Washington Co. VA

Thelma married James Robert Wise, Jr. 07 Nov 1955; divorced 28 Oct 1965, Washington Co. VA. James was born 10 Jan 1939, Washington Co. VA; died 02 Jul 2002, Greenville Co. SC; was buried , Mountain Home National Cemetery, Johnson City, Washington Co. TN. [Group Sheet]

Thelma married Oscar Jefferson Johns 26 Jul 1976, Roanoke, VA. Oscar was born 25 Nov 1921, Bedford Co. VA; died 03 Mar 1977, Baltimore, MD; was buried , Wards Chapel United Methodist Church Cemetery, Randallstown, Baltimore Co. MD. [Group Sheet]

15.

Robert Hayter

(3.Bessie², 1.Lottie¹) was born ca 1935, Washington Co. VA.

Notes:

CENSUS RECORDS

1940 Census
Name: Robert Hayter
Age: 5
Estimated birth year: abt 1935
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birthplace: Virginia
Marital Status: Single
Relation to Head of House: Son
Home in 1940: North Fork, Washington, Virginia
Street: US Highway No 19
Inferred Residence in 1935: Rural
Residence in 1935: Rural
Resident on farm in 1935: Yes
Attended School or College: No
Highest Grade Completed: None
Household Members:
Name Age
Charles M Hayter 34
Bessie Hayter 30
Charles W Hayter 10
Mildred Hayter 7
Thelma Hayter 6
Robert Hayter 5
Joyce Hayter 1

16.

Sylvia Joyce Hayter

(3.Bessie², 1.Lottie¹) was born 03 Jan 1939, Washington Co. VA; died 07 Sep 2006, Robertson Co. TN; was buried , White House Memorial Gardens, Robertson Co. TN.

Notes:

CENSUS RECORDS

1940 Census
Name: Loyce Hayter [Joyce]
Age: 1
Estimated birth year: abt 1939
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birthplace: Virginia
Marital Status: Single
Relation to Head of House: Daughter
Home in 1940: North Fork, Washington, Virginia
Street: US Highway No 19
Sheet Number: 9B
Attended School or College: No
Highest Grade Completed: None
Household Members:
Name Age
Charles M Hayter 34
Bessie Hayter 30
Charles W Hayter 10
Mildred Hayter 7
Thelma Hayter 6
Robert Hayter 5
Joyce Hayter 1

OBITUARY

Baltimore Sun; 9 September 2006

JOYCE SYLVIA HARDESTER, age 67, passed away at Skyline Medical Center. Survived by husband William R. Hardester, III, sons and daughters-in-law, Charles (Suzanna) Francisco of NC and William (Rachel) Hardester, IV of Springfield; daughter, Crystal Francisco of MD. Brothers and sisters-in-law, C.W. (Gloria) Hayter of MD, and Bobby Hayter of VA, sister, Mildred (David) Pierce and Thelma Johns of VA, eight grandchildren, family and friends.

Mrs. Hardester was born on January 3, 1939 at Abingdon, VA. Preceded in death by parents, Charles and Bessie Kestner Hayter.

Funeral services will be conducted Monday, September 11, 10 A.M at Austin & Bell Funeral Home with Rev. Tim Baines officiating. Visitation with the family will be Sunday, September 10, 2 to 8 P.M. Interment White House Memorial Gardens. AUSTIN & BELL FUNERAL HOME, WHITE HOUSE, tn, 615-672-5000.

Birth:
Virginia, Births, 1864-2014. Virginia Department of Health, Richmond, Virginia.
Name: Sylvia Joyce Hayter
Birth Date: 3 Jan 1939
Birth Place: Washington Co. VA

Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
Name: Sylvia Joyce Hayter
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birth Date: 3 Jan 1939
Birth Place: Washington Co., Virginia
Father Name: Charlie M Hayter
Mother Name: Bessie M Kestner
Death Date: 7 Sep 2006
Type of Claim: Original SSN.
Signature on SSN Card: JOYCE HAYTER
Relationship of Signature: Signature name differs from NH?s name.
Notes: Apr 1955: Name listed as SYLVIA JOYCE HAYTER; Jun 1956: Name listed as JOYCE HAYTER FRANCISCO; Feb 1965: Name listed as SYLVIA JOY HARDESTER; Dec 1972: Name listed as JOYCE SYLVIA HARDESTER; 27 Sep 2006: Name listed as JOYCE S HARDESTER

Buried:
Grave location, obituary and tombstone photo:
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=114277254&ref=acom

Died:
Social Security Death Index
Name: Joyce S. Hardester
Last Residence: 37188 White House, Robertson, Tennessee
BORN: 3 Jan 1939
Died: 7 Sep 2006
State (Year) SSN issued: Virginia (1954)

Sylvia married Francisco. [Group Sheet]

Children:

32. Charles Francisco
33. Crystal Francisco

Sylvia married William R. Hardester, III. [Group Sheet]

Children:

34. William R. Hardester, IV

17.

R. Leroy Light

(4.Cora², 1.Lottie¹) was born ca 1934, Sullivan Co. TN.

Notes:

CENSUS RECORDS

1940 Census
Name: R Leroy Liglit [Light]
Age: 6
Estimated birth year: abt 1934
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birthplace: Tennessee
Marital Status: Single
Relation to Head of House: Son
Home in 1940: Kingsport, Sullivan, Tennessee
Street: Lamont
Inferred Residence in 1935: Kingsport, Sullivan, Tennessee
Residence in 1935: Same Place
Attended School or College: Yes
Highest Grade Completed: None
Household Members:
Name Age
Lerory Light 28
Kate Light 28
R Leroy Light 6
Virginia Kestner 16 [aunt]

18. Robert H. (Bob) Cannon, III (8.Virginia², 1.Lottie¹)
19. Patricia Cannon (8.Virginia², 1.Lottie¹)
Patricia married Bond. [Group Sheet]

Generation: 4

20. Jerry Akers (11.Leroy³, 2.Pearl², 1.Lottie¹)
21. Kathy Akers (11.Leroy³, 2.Pearl², 1.Lottie¹)
22. Venida Akers (11.Leroy³, 2.Pearl², 1.Lottie¹)
23. Dion Akers (11.Leroy³, 2.Pearl², 1.Lottie¹)
24. Deborah Hayter (12.Charlie³, 3.Bessie², 1.Lottie¹)
Deborah married Paul Biser. [Group Sheet]
25. Timothy Mark Hayter (12.Charlie³, 3.Bessie², 1.Lottie¹)
26. Ronald Keith Hayter (12.Charlie³, 3.Bessie², 1.Lottie¹)
27. Linda Parris (13.Mildred³, 3.Bessie², 1.Lottie¹)
Linda married Kermit Davenport. [Group Sheet]
28. Wayne Parris (13.Mildred³, 3.Bessie², 1.Lottie¹)
29. Larry Parris (13.Mildred³, 3.Bessie², 1.Lottie¹)
30. Tammy Parris (13.Mildred³, 3.Bessie², 1.Lottie¹)
Tammy married Larry Montgomery. [Group Sheet]
31. Teresa Parris (13.Mildred³, 3.Bessie², 1.Lottie¹)
Teresa married Larry Buchanan. [Group Sheet]
32. Charles Francisco (16.Sylvia³, 3.Bessie², 1.Lottie¹)
33. Crystal Francisco (16.Sylvia³, 3.Bessie², 1.Lottie¹)
34. William R. Hardester, IV (16.Sylvia³, 3.Bessie², 1.Lottie¹)