Lester, John D.
From Helderberg Hilltowns of Albany County, NY
Birth
John was born at about 1783 in Westerlo, Albany Co., NY[1] , a son of David Lester and Charity Lester. His known siblings were:
- Murray Lester born about 1775[2]
- Mordacai Lester born about 1780[2]
- Sarah Lester born about 1790[2]
- Thomas Lester[2]
- Timothy Lester[2]
- James Lester[2]
Marriage & Children
At about 1805 he married Elizabeth _____ who was born at about 1786 in Westerlo. [1] Their known children were:
- David Lester[1] born June 19, 1809, married Hannah Lamphier the widow of Alexander Dunbar.
- Polly Lester born at about 1811, married Jacob Bogart[3]
- George H. Lester born about 1814, married Patience _____[1].
- Eliza Ann Lester born about 1817, married William Flansburgh[3]
- John Lester[1]
- Catherine Marie Lester[1], married David Hallenbeck[3]
- Lois Lester[1]
- Sarah Lester married a Lewis, had a son Lester Lewis[3]
Death
John died on November 19, 1849 in Westerlo. [1]
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