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Thomas Major Lester

Male Abt 1774 - 1836  (~ 61 years)


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  1. 1.  Thomas Major Lester was born about 17 Apr 1774 in Westbury on Trym, Gloucestershire; died on 09 Mar 1836 in Newcastle under Lyme; was buried on 13 Mar 1836 in Newcastle under Lyme (St. George).

    Notes:

    Occupation at time of marriage also given as 'painter' or 'printer'.
    Started his first silk mill in 1815 in Newcastle under Lyme. Made a fortune in the silk business.
    Had a prominent position in Newcastle under Lyme as a householder and churchman until his death in 1836. Lived at Friarswood i.e. at the silk mill.

    Extracts from 'The soft silk industry of Newcastle under Lyme by Stephen M Adams':-
    'Two enterprising gentlemen, Thomas Major Lester and Samuel Henshall entered into partnership and, in 1815 aand they erected a silk throwing mill in Marsh Parade'. (ref. Parliamentary Papers 1834 XX page 312).
    'The partnership was a success; silk had established a firm foothold in Newcastle under Lyme but unforeseen difficulties were soon to shatter the dreams of lasting prosperity.'

    'In the period 1829 to 1832, Henshall and Lester's mill in Marsh Parade was still a relatively modern factory employing 150 people and was powered by a 8 hp steam engine'.

    'Richard Faulkner of the Friarswood Road factory entered into partnership with Thomas Lester, who ambitiously transferred his allegiance from the Marsh Parade Mill to the much larger Friarswood Road Manufactory. This new association was a relatively short one. It ended with the departure of Faulkner on 27/3/1830. The Friarswood Road Mill later became a family concern when William Upton Lester and his brother John were admitted to their father's business on 1/1/1834. In the meantime, Samuel Henshall had replaced his former partner by his own son William.'

    Gravestone implies that he was born in 1776.

    From Newcastle Museum: -
    'Friarswood Mill wove both dress fabrics and ribbons. Ribbons were used to trim hats and bonnets and were also used as decoration on dresses, Silk dress fabrics were woven in narrow widths. The first silk mill in Newcastle was opened in 1822 by Henshall and Lester in Marsh Parade. By 1833 there were five silk mills in the area including two at Silverdale, which employed over 700 people in total including many children. The silk industry declined towards the end of the 19th century and the mills were converted to Fustian cutting'.

    Friarswood Mill was used for silk production from 1835 to 1857 (Newcastle musuem). It was sold by auction on 13/05/1855. Another source says that the mill was built in 1825 and first used in January 1826.

    Friarswood Mill was up for auction in July 1844. (His will was not proved until 1844!)

    Thomas married Rebecca Upton on 30 May 1802 in Prestbury, Cheshire. Rebecca (daughter of John Upton and Rachel Barber) was born on 24 Dec 1779 in Butley, Macclesfield; died on 13 Jul 1851 in Newcastle under Lyme. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 2. John Lester  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 20 Sep 1807 in Newcastle under Lyme, Staffordshire; died on 21 Jun 1870 in Mile End.
    2. 3. William Upton Lester  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 21 May 1804 in Newcastle under Lyme; died on 05 Feb 1876 in Stoke on Trent.


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  John Lester Descendancy chart to this point (1.Thomas1) was born on 20 Sep 1807 in Newcastle under Lyme, Staffordshire; died on 21 Jun 1870 in Mile End.

    John married Elizabeth Coulson on 06 Feb 1825 in Hornsey, Middlesex. Elizabeth (daughter of Robert Coulson and Elizabeth Wilson) was born between 10 Dec 1804 and 11 Dec 1805 in Hoxton, Middlesex; died on 12 Nov 1873 in Mile End. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 4. William Upton Lester  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 28 Jun 1833 in City of London; died on 27 Feb 1899 in Bromley, Poplar.
    2. 5. Elizabeth Lester  Descendancy chart to this point was born between Apr 1835 and Apr 1836 in City of London; died on 23 Dec 1891 in Bethnal Green.
    3. 6. Alfre t  Descendancy chart to this point was born between Apr 1837 and Apr 1838 in City of London; died on 18 Nov 1873 in Mile End.
    4. 7. Rev Edward Lester  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 29 Jun 1831 in London (Middlesex); died on 04 Jan 1905 in Liverpool.
    5. 8. Rev John William Lester  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 10 Feb 1826 in Fulham, London; died on 24 Feb 1870 in Norwood, Surrey.
    6. 9. Canon Thomas Major Lester  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 26 Aug 1829 in Fulham, London; died on 03 Nov 1903 in Everton, Liverpool.
    7. 10. William Upton Lester  Descendancy chart to this point was born about Jul 1830 in London; died on 06 Jun 1831.

  2. 3.  William Upton Lester Descendancy chart to this point (1.Thomas1) was born on 21 May 1804 in Newcastle under Lyme; died on 05 Feb 1876 in Stoke on Trent.

    Notes:

    Newcastle under Lyme parish register gives birth of a William Lester on 21/05/1804 (baptism on 08/07/1804), father Thomas Lester, mother Rebecca Lester. However, the IGI has an entry for a William Upton Lester giving a birth date of 1805 at Stoke on Trent. This needs checking out.
    Reference for the above entry is:-
    Birth 1805 at Stokeryson Trent. Relative Henry Lester.
    Column B:- 20MAR1923SL
    Column E:- PRE-1970
    Column S:- PRE-1970
    Source:- Batch/film no. 0183496. serial/sheet:- FILM

    Mayor of Newcastle under Lyme 1841-1842

    Extracts from 'The soft silk industry of Newcastle under Lyme by Stephen M Adams':-
    In May 1833 William Lester testified that prices were depressed and demand was falling.
    J H Thompson and Co. and William Lester (who by 1841 had succeeded his father as head of the Friarswood Road Mill (ref 1841 census) were both able to survive the depression. Lester was the owner of the largest single mill in the area. Thomas Lester and later his son William had even managed to amass sufficient capital to render the Friarswood Road mill independent of the larger merchant-manufacturers and their commission work.
    William proudly stated in 1833 'We can chose our own silk, being throwsters not for hire but mostly for our own use'.
    They also entered the weaving business in addition to throwing.
    No other local mill was able to reach such an advanced state of development.
    William Lester was well-equipped for survival in 1842, yet even he did not possess sufficiently large resources to survive the next disaster.
    'William Lester had been popular and influential during his years in Newcastle and had served the borough as Mayor in 1841 (ref. White's Directory 1851).'
    'Nevertheless, his long association with the town finally came to an end when he was unable to survive in the face of increased competition.
    J and T Brocklehurst took over the mill. By 1851 Lester had left Newcastle (ref. 1851 census).
    With regard to child employees, William Lester admitted that a strap and a cane had been used to inflict punishment in certain extreme cases. He stressed that such occasions were rare, and when they did arise punishment was administered by him and not by one of the overlookers.
    'Lesters was the largest local factory and capable of employing in excess of 240'.
    Factory Commission Report on Newcastle under Lyme and the Staffordshire Potteries, 1833 :- 'Mr. Lister (sic) stated that he always prefers employing children who have regularly attended a Sunday School'.

    Probate Index:-
    '13/02/1877. Effects under £4000. The will of William Upton Lester, late of the Batch near Bridgnorth in the County of Salop and of Stoke on Trent in the County of Stafford, merchant, who died 05/02/1876 at Stoke on Trent was proved at Lichfield by William Lester and George Lester, merchants, the sons, and James Smith commission agent, all of Stoke on Trent, the executors'.
    (James Smith may have been his son in law)

    At time of second marriage address given as Stoke on Trent.

    Not living with his wife on census day 1871. They may have been separated since he was the head of household at Weston on Trent and he also died at Stoke on Trent.

    Was declared bankrupt in 1845. At this time he was a potter's merchant.

    Partnership with Henry Mills of Shelton was dissolved on 25/01/1848. Partnership traded as Henry Mills and Co., china manufacturers.

    William married Margaret Harrison on 31 May 1830 in Stoke on Trent. Margaret (daughter of Living) was born in 1803 in Newcastle under Lyme; died on 08 Jun 1863 in Stoke on Trent Registration District. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 11. William Lester  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 3 Apr 1840 in Newcastle under Lyme; died on 20 Nov 1905 in Stoke on Trent.
    2. 12. Mary Lester  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 02 Sep 1838 in Newcastle under Lyme; died after Apr 1911.
    3. 13. Margaret Lester  Descendancy chart to this point was born between 01 Apr and 30 Jun 1843 in Newcastle under Lyme; died on 20 Jan 1936 in Hartshill, Stoke on Trent.
    4. 14. George Lester  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 01 Aug 1841 in Newcastle under Lyme; died on 14 May 1920 in Mold.
    5. 15. Sarah Lester  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 24 Mar 1837 in Newcastle under Lyme; died on 30 Dec 1840 in Newcastle under Lyme.
    6. 16. Georgiana Lester  Descendancy chart to this point was born about Aug 1831 in Newcastle under Lyme; died on 05 Apr 1834 in Newcastle under Lyme; was buried on 02 Apr 1834 in Newcastle under Lyme (St. George).
    7. 17. Joseph Harrison Lester  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 31 Dec 1830 in Newcastle under Lyme; died on 15 Jan 1831 in Newcastle under Lyme; was buried on 19 Jan 1831 in Newcastle under Lyme.
    8. 18. Jane Rebecca Lester  Descendancy chart to this point was born about Aug 1835 in Newcastle under Lyme; died on 27 Sep 1836 in Newcastle under Lyme; was buried on 30 Sep 1836 in Newcastle under Lyme (St. George).
    9. 19. Elizabeth Lester  Descendancy chart to this point was born between 1833 and 1834 in Newcastle under Lyme; died on 25 Jun 1910 in Llandudno.

    William married Martha Burrow on 08 Jun 1865 in Newington, Surrey. Martha (daughter of Richard Burrow and Sally Unknown) was born about 1814 in Coventry; died on 02 May 1885 in Worfield, Shropshire; was buried on 08 May 1885 in Worfield, Shropshire. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]



Generation: 3

  1. 4.  William Upton Lester Descendancy chart to this point (2.John2, 1.Thomas1) was born on 28 Jun 1833 in City of London; died on 27 Feb 1899 in Bromley, Poplar.

    Notes:

    Baptised at St. Leonard's, Shoreditch 19/07/1833 (source IGI).
    Also baptised at Newcastle under Lyme 24/11/1839 (source IGI).
    Address given on marriage certificate as St. Mary's, Fulham.
    Age on death certificate given as 63.
    Died at 22 Wyvis Street, Bromley, Poplar.
    In 1881 census living at 11a Ellesmere Street, Bromley, Middlesex.
    In 1861 census was living at Morstead Green, Hundon, Suffolk. Occupation was farmer of 30 acres employing 1 man.
    In 1891 census living at 23 Ellesmere St. Bromley

    William married Frances Elizabeth Horton on 24 Apr 1856 in Fulham. Frances (daughter of Fitzwilliam Patrick Horton and Elizabeth Banting) was born between 21 May 1837 and 03 Apr 1838 in Fulham; died on 20 May 1904 in Willesden. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 20. Florence Rosetta Lester  Descendancy chart to this point was born between 04 Apr 1867 and 11 Jan 1868 in Bow, Middlesex; died in Tasmania?.
    2. 21. Leonard Edward Major Lester  Descendancy chart to this point was born between 01 Jan and 31 Mar 1875 in Poplar; died between 01 Apr and 30 Jun 1877 in Poplar.
    3. 22. Gertrude Lester  Descendancy chart to this point was born between 04 Apr 1876 and 03 Apr 1877 in Poplar; died between 01 Apr and 30 Jun 1928 in Romford Registration District.
    4. 23. Charles Reuben Lester  Descendancy chart to this point was born between 04 Apr and 01 Jun 1865 in Bow, Middlesex; died on 15 Feb 1931 in Cholsey, Berkshire.
    5. 24. Emily Minna Lester  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 09 Jan 1859 in Haverhill, Suffolk; died on 09 Jul 1904 in Willesden.
    6. 25. Frederick William Upton Lester  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 30 Nov 1860 in Haverhill, Suffolk; died on 26 Dec 1910 in Great Marlow, Buckinghamshire.
    7. 26. Herbert Newton Lester  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 16 May 1863 in Mile End; died on 29 Dec 1925 in Rochford Registration District.

  2. 5.  Elizabeth Lester Descendancy chart to this point (2.John2, 1.Thomas1) was born between Apr 1835 and Apr 1836 in City of London; died on 23 Dec 1891 in Bethnal Green.

  3. 6.  Alfre t Descendancy chart to this point (2.John2, 1.Thomas1) was born between Apr 1837 and Apr 1838 in City of London; died on 18 Nov 1873 in Mile End.

    Notes:

    Died unmarried not long after parents (source - John William Walker).
    Death checked, assuming unmarried from June 1870 (death of father) until 1881 census (not listed in census). One death entry found (Mile End Workhouse) in 1873. This is probably her.
    Birth might be 1835 if this death is hers.
    1871 census gives age 30 (birth 04/1840 to 04/1841). However this cannot be correct as 1841 census gives age as 3,
    Birth not in index S-1837 to J-1838 which is when she was born according to 1841 census.


  4. 7.  Rev Edward Lester Descendancy chart to this point (2.John2, 1.Thomas1) was born on 29 Jun 1831 in London (Middlesex); died on 04 Jan 1905 in Liverpool.

    Notes:

    Graduated from Christ's College, Cambridge 1856. Health failed whilst at Cambridge. Spent greater part of career as vicar of St. Paul's, North Shore, Liverpool from 1868 to 1901. He was the first incumbent at this church.
    Baptised at St. Leonard's, Shoreditch 28/08/1831 (source IGI).
    Also baptised at St. Giles', Newcastle under Lyme 03/01/1841 (souce, British Vital Records Index)
    Address in 1881 and 1891 was St Paul's Vicarage, 62 St. John's Road, Kirkdale(?)
    Census references:-
    1881 RG11/3684 (Kirkdale) folio 71 page 19
    1891 RG12/2967 (Kirkdale) folio 91 page 16 (both 62 St John's Road)
    From Crockford's 1900:--
    Address:-- The Parsonage, North Shore, Liverpool.
    Deacon 1856, priest 1858.
    Curate of St. Petroc's, Cornwall 1856
    Thorndon, Suffolk 1857 to 1859.
    Minister of North Shore Episcopal Church, Liverpool 1859 to1868.
    Perpetual Curate of St. Paul's, North Shore 1868-1901.

    Alumni Cantabrigienses From 1752 to 1900: Volume 4

    Lester, Edward.Adm. pens. at CHRIST'S, Oct. 31, 1850. S. of John. B. June 29,
    1831, in London. Matric. Michs. 1850. Kept six terms; name removed, Feb. 1853.
    Ord. deacon (Exeter) 1856; priest (Norwich) 1858; C. of Petrock, Cornwall, 1856. C. of Thorndon, Suffolk, 1857-9. Minister of North Shore Episcopal Chapel, Liverpool, 1859-68. P.C. of St Paul's, North Shore, 1868-1901. Surrogate, dio. Liverpool, 1868. Subsequently resided at Litherland, near Liverpool. Died Jan. 4, 1905. Brother of Thomas M. (1848) and John W. (1845). (Peile, II. 517; Crockford.)

    Probate record: Effects £949 15s 2d

    Rev married Hannah Hardey on 10 May 1864 in Kirkdale, Lancashire. Hannah (daughter of Living and Living) was born between 01 Oct and 31 Dec 1843 in Northenden, Cheshire; died on 15 May 1920 in Blundellsands, Lancashire. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 27. Edward Claude Lester  Descendancy chart to this point was born between 1876 and 1877 in Kirkdale, Lancashire; died on 29 Dec 1938 in Worthing.
    2. 28. George Frederick Lester  Descendancy chart to this point was born between 01 Jan and 31 Mar 1875 in Kirkdale, Lancashire; died on 11 Apr 1941 in Louth, Lincolnshire.
    3. 29. Ermina Hannah Lester  Descendancy chart to this point was born between 1878 and 1879 in Kirkdale, Lancashire; died between 01 Apr and 30 Jun 1963 in Crosby Registration District.
    4. 30. Minnie Lester  Descendancy chart to this point was born between 01 Apr and 30 Jun 1884 in West Derby; died between 01 Apr and 30 Jun 1884 in West Derby.
    5. 31. Reginald Hamilton Lester  Descendancy chart to this point was born between 01 Oct and 31 Dec 1882 in Kirkdale, Lancashire; died on 06 Nov 1918 in Auckland, New Zealand; was buried in Nov 1918 in Purewa, Aukland.
    6. 32. Paul Hardey Lester  Descendancy chart to this point was born between 01 Oct and 31 Dec 1866 in West Derby; died between 01 Oct and 31 Dec 1871 in West Derby.
    7. 33. Mary Elizabeth Lester  Descendancy chart to this point was born between 01 Jan and 31 Mar 1865 in Kirkdale, Lancashire; died on 24 Jan 1952 in Hawes, North Riding.
    8. 34. Maud Isabella Lester  Descendancy chart to this point was born between 01 Jan and 31 Mar 1869 in Bootle, Lancashire; died on 15 Oct 1948 in Waterloo, Crosby.
    9. 35. Katie May Lester  Descendancy chart to this point was born between 1872 and 1873 in Kirkdale, Lancashire; died in 1962 in New Zealand.
    10. 36. Rev Percy Holland Lester  Descendancy chart to this point was born between 01 Jan and 31 Mar 1871 in Kirkdale, Lancashire; died on 25 May 1954 in Harpenden.

  5. 8.  Rev John William Lester Descendancy chart to this point (2.John2, 1.Thomas1) was born on 10 Feb 1826 in Fulham, London; died on 24 Feb 1870 in Norwood, Surrey.

    Rev married Jane Campbell Johnston on 01 Apr 1849 in Irvine, Scotland. Jane (daughter of James Johnston and Jane Campbell Crichton) was born on 09 Jul 1825 in Irvine, Ayrshire; died on 03 May 1878 in Hampstead Registration District. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 37. Ada Hamilton Lester  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 05 Jul 1859 in Norwood, Surrey; died on 18 May 1885 in Paris.
    2. 38. Annette Curtis Lester  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 16 Sep 1861 in Norwood, Surrey; died on 23 Feb 1944 in Darlington.
    3. 39. Herbert Walter Robert Lester  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 12 Nov 1865 in Norwood, Surrey; died on 14 Jun 1935 in York, Ontario; was buried on 17 Jun 1935 in Mount Hope, Toronto.
    4. 40. Elizabeth Helen Lester  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 13 Oct 1856 in Ashton Hayes, Cheshire; died on 25 Dec 1939 in Montmorency, Paris; was buried on 28 Dec 1939 in Issy-les-Moulineaux, Paris 1.
    5. 41. Jeanie Crichton Lester  Descendancy chart to this point was born in Jun 1850 in Kirbymoorside, Yorkshire.
    6. 42. John Beaumont Lester  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 30 Dec 1851 in Liverpool; died on 10 Jul 1894 in Whitechapel; was buried on 14 Jul 1894 in South Metropolitan Cemetery, Norwood.
    7. 43. James Johnston Lester  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 21 Oct 1854 in Ashton Hayes, Cheshire; died on 09 Sep 1919 in Guernsey; was buried on 12 Sep 1919 in Plot K29, Foulon Cemetery, Guernsey.

  6. 9.  Canon Thomas Major Lester Descendancy chart to this point (2.John2, 1.Thomas1) was born on 26 Aug 1829 in Fulham, London; died on 03 Nov 1903 in Everton, Liverpool.

    Notes:

    Born at Grove Cottage, Fulham.
    Baptised at St. Leonard's, Shoreditch on 14/09/1829. (source, IGI)
    Baptised again at Newcastle under Lyme Parish Church 25/12/1836 (source IGI)

    Was said when young to have a strong constitution and a temperament brimming over with fun and mischief.

    At ten years of age was sent to a bording school at Newcastle under Lyme. Then attended King's College, London as a day border.

    Five children survived out of ten. There were at least two daughters and at least one son surviving.

    A biography was written about him :-"A Great Heart or The life of Canon Major Lester" by Rev A H Grey-Edwards, MA, his son in law .

    See Liverpool Heritage Forum web site http://www.liverpoolheritageforum.org.uk/famous.php?id=48 for potted history.

    Attended Christ's College, Cambridge from summer term 1848. He graduated in 1852 with an ordinary pass degree.

    The following information is taken from Crockford's and Clergy Lists:

    1847-1848 King's College, London
    1852 Graduated BA from Christ's College, Cambridge
    1852 Appointed Deacon (ordained at Chester Cathedral 1853)
    June 1852-1853 Curate of St. Barnabas, Parliament St., Liverpool
    1853 Appointed priest by Bishop of Chester
    1854 At St. Saviour's Chorlton on Medlock for nine months.
    1855 Appointed perpetual curate of St. Mary's, Kirkdale, Liverpool (parish of Walton on the Hill), diocese of Chester (Patrons, trustees; perpetual curate's income 300l; population 14,730. Surrogate
    1860 living at 1 Gecian Terrace, Everton
    1866 Awarded MA
    1881 living at 294 Netherfield Road North, Kirkdale
    1884 Appointed Honorary Canon of Liverpool
    1886 Still at St. Mary's
    1889 Member of Liverpool School Board
    1891 Chairman of Liverpool School Board
    1891 Pluralities Act Commissioner for Archdeacon of Liverpool
    1895 Living at 294 Netherfield Road North, Kirkdale
    1895 Rural Dean of Liverpool

    Was the author of the following:
    Essays (4shs.)
    Tracts
    Tribulation
    A word to children
    A promise for the year
    A word to the tried

    Died of bronchitis at 294 Netherfield Road North, Everton. Death registered by son Henry F M Lester.

    His great life's work was The Kirkdale Child Charity which he founded. This is claimed to have helped 10,000 children. The street in which the Ragged Schools were situated was named Major Street. He was also involved in the foundation of the Stanley Hospital and was its Chairman.

    He was known as "Major Lester" and as "Old Humphrey".

    A school, "The Major Lester School" was named after him.

    He was buried in Anfield Cemetery on 07/11/1903. 45,000 to 50,000 including the Lord Mayor of Liverpool were reported to have been there. The grave is number 1571 in section C8.

    There is a statue of him in St. John's Gardens, Liverpool.

    The following is extracted from a short biography in th Liverpool Leader Album:-
    "In 1855 he succeeded Rev. G. Dover at St. Mary's, Kirkdale where his philanthropic tendencies and indefatigable activities found a broad and productive field of action. An earnest pastor and popular preacher, he has specially distinguished himself as an educator of the poor and a benefactor of the outcast. In 1856 he founded the Kirkdale Industrial Ragged Schools which he has maintained ever since, with almost unequalled success by his personal efforts, He has also erected other schools in his district so that statistics recently collected show it to be as well provided for and its schools as well attended as any in Liverpool. In all public affairs, political or social, such as efforts to restrict the number of public houses in Kirkdale or o improve the condition of the poor of the district, he manifests warm interest, and his benevolent labours are limited only by the extent of his strength and opportunities".

    Census reference for 1881 is (Everton) RG11/3661 folio 120, page 12. (294 Netherfield Road North)

    His will was proved at Liverpool on 14/12/1903 and Elizabeth Lester, his widow, was an executor. The effects were £84 15s and were resworn at £1393 10s 10d.

    Alumni Cantabrigienses From 1752 to 1900: Volume 4

    Lester, Thomas Major. Adm. pens. at CHRIST'S, June 23, 1848. S. of John, of
    Elstree Hall, Herts. B. Aug. 26, 1829, in London. Educated at home and at King's
    College, London. Matric. Michs. 1848; B.A. 1852; M.A. 1866. Ord. deacon(Chester)
    1852; priest, 1853; C. of St Barnabas's, Liverpool, 1852-3. C. of St. Mary's, Kirkdale, Lancs., 1853-4; V. of St Mary's with St Laurence's, Kirkdale, 1855-1903. Surrogate, dio. Liverpool, 1880. Hon. Canon of Liverpool, 1884-1903. Rural Dean of Liverpool North, 1896-1903. Chairman of the Liverpool School Board. Vice-President of Trinity College of Music, London, 1897-1903. Died Nov. 3, 1903. Brother of John W. (1845) and Edward (1850). (Peile, II. 505; Crockford; Who was Who, 1897-1916.)

    Buried in Anfield Cemetery CE Section 8, No. 1571

    Probate record: Effects worth £84 15s, re-sworn £1393 10s 10d

    Canon married Elizabeth Maddock on 27 Jun 1855 in Walton on the Hill, Lancashire. Elizabeth (daughter of Edward Dennil Maddock and Living) was born on 06 Sep 1830 in Toxteth, Liverpool; died on 12 Jun 1925 in Beaumaris; was buried in Beaumaris Cemetery. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 44. Lucy Constance Lester  Descendancy chart to this point was born between 01 Oct and 31 Dec 1869 in Liverpool; died between 01 Oct and 31 Dec 1887 in Liverpool.
    2. 45. Henry Frederick Maddock Lester  Descendancy chart to this point was born between 01 Oct and 31 Dec 1868 in Liverpool; died on 27 Oct 1918 in Lancaster.
    3. 46. Herbert Graham Lester  Descendancy chart to this point was born between 01 Oct and 31 Dec 1872 in Liverpool; died on 08 May 1934 in Tynemouth.
    4. 47. Florence Scott Lester  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 23 Jan 1871 in Liverpool; died between 01 Jan and 31 Mar 1963 in Gloucester.
    5. 48. Charles Major Lester  Descendancy chart to this point was born between 01 Oct and 31 Dec 1858 in West Derby Registration District; died on 31 Aug 1885 in Howard Park, Liverpool.
    6. 49. Rev Francis Shaw Lester  Descendancy chart to this point was born between 01 Apr and 30 Jun 1856 in Liverpool; died on 27 Feb 1919 in Lancaster.
    7. 50. Jessie Elizabeth Fanny Lester  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 23 Dec 1865 in Liverpool; died on 26 May 1957 in Beaumaris, Anglesey; was buried in Beaumaris Cemetery.
    8. 51. Edward Stanley Rigby Lester  Descendancy chart to this point was born between 01 Apr and 30 Jun 1862 in Liverpool; died between 27 Nov 1890 and Apr 1891 in At sea.

  7. 10.  William Upton Lester Descendancy chart to this point (2.John2, 1.Thomas1) was born about Jul 1830 in London; died on 06 Jun 1831.

    Notes:

    NBI gives date of burial 12/06/1834, age 11 months.


  8. 11.  William Lester Descendancy chart to this point (3.William2, 1.Thomas1) was born on 3 Apr 1840 in Newcastle under Lyme; died on 20 Nov 1905 in Stoke on Trent.

    Notes:

    On census day 1881 a William Lester, age 41, (head) was living at Stoke on Trent. He was born at Newcastle under Lyme. He was a Potter's Merchant. (The as enumerated fiche was missing).

    William married Helen Wagstaffe on 27 Dec 1870 in Prestbury, Cheshire. Helen (daughter of Elijah Wagstaffe and Living) was born on 27 Jun 1842 in Macclesfield; died on 15 Oct 1909 in Stoke on Trent. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 52. May Lester  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 3 Nov 1871 in Stoke on Trent; died on 30 Jan 1896 in Taunton.
    2. 53. Emma Lester  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 11 Nov 1873 in Stoke on Trent; died between 01 Jan and 31 Mar 1962 in North Walsham Registration District.
    3. 54. Upton Lester  Descendancy chart to this point was born between 01 Jul and 30 Sep 1875 in Stoke on Trent; died on 08 May 1964 in Winnipeg, Canada.
    4. 55. Katherine Lester  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 04 Jun 1878 in Stoke on Trent; died between 01 Apr and 30 Jun 1968 in North Walsham Registration District.
    5. 56. Percy Lester  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 12 May 1880 in Stoke on Trent; died on 26 Jul 1968 in Cromer, Norfolk.

  9. 12.  Mary Lester Descendancy chart to this point (3.William2, 1.Thomas1) was born about 02 Sep 1838 in Newcastle under Lyme; died after Apr 1911.

    Notes:

    Living with daughter Margaret Annie and son in law Frederick Wooldridge in 1901 and 1911 census.

    Death not Stoke, J-1912, 6b 273
    Death not Newcastle J-1918, 6b 62
    Death not Stoke, M-1920, 6b 164
    Death not Stoke M-1926, 6b 97
    Death not Stoke M-1927, 6b 309
    Death not Stafford J-1917, 6b 34

    Mary married James Smith on 09 Sep 1863 in Stoke on Trent. James (son of Ralph Smith and Ann Unknown) was born between 10 Sep 1839 and 24 Nov 1839 in Fenton, Staffordshire; died between Apr 1881 and Apr 1891 in Stoke on Trent. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 57. William Harrison Smith  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 29 Jun 1864 in Shelton, Stoke on Trent; died after 1881.
    2. 58. Margaret Annie Smith  Descendancy chart to this point was born between 01 Jan and 31 Mar 1867 in Shelton, Stoke on Trent; died on 15 Dec 1946 in Stoke on Trent.
    3. 59. Helen Mary Smith  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 14 Jun 1868 in Stoke on Trent; died on 29 Aug 1945 in Stoke upon Trent.
    4. 60. Alice Elizabeth Smith  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 01 Apr 1871 in Shelton, Stoke on Trent; died on 08 Sep 1946 in Stoke upon Trent.
    5. 61. George Leigh Smith  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 01 Jul 1873 in Stoke on Trent; died on 16 Apr 1951 in Mold.

  10. 13.  Margaret Lester Descendancy chart to this point (3.William2, 1.Thomas1) was born between 01 Apr and 30 Jun 1843 in Newcastle under Lyme; died on 20 Jan 1936 in Hartshill, Stoke on Trent.

    Notes:

    Unmarried at age of 37 and living on income from property and legacy (1881 census). In 1881 living with sister Elizabeth and brother George. (1881 census).
    Unmarried
    Probate records: Effects £3203 9s 3d


  11. 14.  George Lester Descendancy chart to this point (3.William2, 1.Thomas1) was born about 01 Aug 1841 in Newcastle under Lyme; died on 14 May 1920 in Mold.

    Notes:

    Unmarried at age of 39 and living with sisters Elizabeth and Margaret (1881 census).
    Unmarried

    Probate record: Effects £239 12s 8d


  12. 15.  Sarah Lester Descendancy chart to this point (3.William2, 1.Thomas1) was born about 24 Mar 1837 in Newcastle under Lyme; died on 30 Dec 1840 in Newcastle under Lyme.

    Notes:

    Gravestone implies that she was born in 1840 ('died 30/12/1840 within the first year of her age'). However, brother William was born 18/04/1840 and there is no birth for Sarah registered at this time.


  13. 16.  Georgiana Lester Descendancy chart to this point (3.William2, 1.Thomas1) was born about Aug 1831 in Newcastle under Lyme; died on 05 Apr 1834 in Newcastle under Lyme; was buried on 02 Apr 1834 in Newcastle under Lyme (St. George).

    Notes:

    Baptised at St. Giles', Newcastle under Lyme 25/12/1831.


  14. 17.  Joseph Harrison Lester Descendancy chart to this point (3.William2, 1.Thomas1) was born about 31 Dec 1830 in Newcastle under Lyme; died on 15 Jan 1831 in Newcastle under Lyme; was buried on 19 Jan 1831 in Newcastle under Lyme.

    Notes:

    Buried with great grandparents William and Joan Lester at Newcastle St. Giles


  15. 18.  Jane Rebecca Lester Descendancy chart to this point (3.William2, 1.Thomas1) was born about Aug 1835 in Newcastle under Lyme; died on 27 Sep 1836 in Newcastle under Lyme; was buried on 30 Sep 1836 in Newcastle under Lyme (St. George).

  16. 19.  Elizabeth Lester Descendancy chart to this point (3.William2, 1.Thomas1) was born between 1833 and 1834 in Newcastle under Lyme; died on 25 Jun 1910 in Llandudno.

    Notes:

    Unmarried at age of 47 and living on income from propery and legacy (1881 census). In 1881 living with sister Margaret and brother George (1881 census).
    Gravestone, St. George's, Newcastle: Eldest daughter of W U Lester died 25/06/1910 aged 76. (Conway, J-1910, 11b 340).
    Unmarried



Generation: 4

  1. 20.  Florence Rosetta Lester Descendancy chart to this point (4.William3, 2.John2, 1.Thomas1) was born between 04 Apr 1867 and 11 Jan 1868 in Bow, Middlesex; died in Tasmania?.

    Notes:

    Birthplace given as Old Ford in 1891 census.
    Not in 1901 census

    Florence married James Thomas Jopson on 18 Jan 1892 in Bromley, Middlesex. James (son of Living) was born between 12 Jan 1867 and 11 Jan 1868; died in Tasmania?. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 21.  Leonard Edward Major Lester Descendancy chart to this point (4.William3, 2.John2, 1.Thomas1) was born between 01 Jan and 31 Mar 1875 in Poplar; died between 01 Apr and 30 Jun 1877 in Poplar.

  3. 22.  Gertrude Lester Descendancy chart to this point (4.William3, 2.John2, 1.Thomas1) was born between 04 Apr 1876 and 03 Apr 1877 in Poplar; died between 01 Apr and 30 Jun 1928 in Romford Registration District.

    Notes:

    Marriage checked to December 1922.
    Living with brother Charles Reuben at 1901 census.

    Gertrude married Arthur Chaplin on 15 Mar 1903 in East Ham. Arthur (son of James Chaplin and Eliza A Unknown) was born on 01 Jul 1875 in Southminster, Essex; died on 08 Feb 1953 in Ilford. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 62. Herbert Charles Chaplin  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 16 Aug 1917 in Romford Registration District; died between 01 Apr and 30 Jun 1971 in Waltham Forest Registration District.
    2. 63. Lily Maud Chaplin  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 25 Jan 1910 in Seven Kings, Ilford; died in May 1990 in Redbridge Registration District.
    3. 64. Gertrude Frances Chaplin  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 19 Jan 1905 in Seven Kings, Ilford; died between 01 Oct and 31 Dec 1980 in Redbridge Registration District.

  4. 23.  Charles Reuben Lester Descendancy chart to this point (4.William3, 2.John2, 1.Thomas1) was born between 04 Apr and 01 Jun 1865 in Bow, Middlesex; died on 15 Feb 1931 in Cholsey, Berkshire.

    Notes:

    Birthplace given as Old Ford in 1891 census.
    May have left his wife between the birth of Frances Elizabeth in 1905 and 1909 when she had a child with Herbert Ernest Lester.

    Charles married Amy Julia Taylor on 25 Dec 1893 in Bow, Middlesex. Amy (daughter of William Eltham Taylor and Julia C Unknown) was born between 26 Dec 1864 and Apr 1865 in Hoxton, Middlesex; died between 01 Jul and 30 Sep 1899 in West Ham Registration District. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 65. Edward William Eltham Lester  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 03 Sep 1898 in East Ham; died between 01 Jul and 30 Sep 1967 in Chichester Registration District.

    Charles married Rose Elizabeth Row on 01 Jun 1903 in East Ham. Rose (daughter of William Joseph Row and Elizabeth Unknown) was born between 01 Apr and 30 Jun 1883 in Stepney Registration District; died after Sep 1939. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 66. Frances Elizabeth Lester  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 05 Dec 1905 in East Ham; died in Dec 1985 in Chelmsford Registration District.

  5. 24.  Emily Minna Lester Descendancy chart to this point (4.William3, 2.John2, 1.Thomas1) was born on 09 Jan 1859 in Haverhill, Suffolk; died on 09 Jul 1904 in Willesden.

    Notes:

    1891 census states born at Barnes, Middlesex!

    Emily married George William Howard on 14 Dec 1881 in Notting Hill. George (son of William Howard and Eliza Brown) was born on 13 Aug 1858 in Nettswell Cross, Essex; died between 01 Oct 1927 and 31 Dec 1927 in Hammersmith Registration District. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 67. Elsie Ada Howard  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 27 Sep 1886 in Chelsea; died on 25 Dec 1941 in Comox, British Columbia.
    2. 68. George William Howard  Descendancy chart to this point was born between 01 Oct and 31 Dec 1884 in Kensington; died on 26 Jun 1923 in Shepherd's Bush, Hammersmith.
    3. 69. Eveline Minnie Howard  Descendancy chart to this point was born between 01 Apr and 30 Jun 1883 in Bayswater; died on 23 Jan 1953 in Kensington.

  6. 25.  Frederick William Upton Lester Descendancy chart to this point (4.William3, 2.John2, 1.Thomas1) was born on 30 Nov 1860 in Haverhill, Suffolk; died on 26 Dec 1910 in Great Marlow, Buckinghamshire.

    Notes:

    Described as a widower on his marriage certifcate to Eliza Percy but first marriage checked M-1879 to J-1893 without success.
    The address at which he was living in 1893 (15 Wheatstone Road, Chelsea) was the address in 1891 of his sister Emily Minna Howard.
    No children from first marriage living with him on 1901 census.

    Frederick married Eliza Caroline Percy on 19 Jul 1893 in Chelsea. Eliza (daughter of Joseph Henry Percy and Elizabeth Unknown) was born between 20 Jul 1861 and 19 Jul 1862 in Westbourne Park, Middlesex; died on 25 Jun 1924 in Kensington. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 70. Herbert Charles Raymond Lester  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 24 Jul 1896 in Norwood, Middlesex; died on 16 Sep 1903 in Great Marlow.
    2. 71. Frederick William Stewart Lester  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 09 Feb 1895 in Fulham; died on 13 Apr 1907 in Great Marlow.

    Frederick married Annie Devine about 1880 in Tadcaster. Annie (daughter of James Devine and Bridget Unknown) was born between Apr 1863 and Apr 1864 in Tadcaster, Yorkshire; died before 19 Jul 1893. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 72. Ann Lester  Descendancy chart to this point was born between 01 Oct and 31 Dec 1885 in Tadcaster, Yorkshire; died between 01 Jan and 31 Mar 1889 in Tadcaster, Yorkshire.
    2. 73. Frederick William Lester  Descendancy chart to this point was born between 01 and 31 Mar 1887 in Tadcaster, Yorkshire; died between 01 Oct and 31 Dec 1887 in Tadcaster, Yorkshire.
    3. 74. Thirza Lester  Descendancy chart to this point was born between Apr 1880 and Apr 1881 in Tadcaster, Yorkshire.
    4. 75. Florence Lester  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 06 Nov 1883 in Tadcaster, Yorkshire.

  7. 26.  Herbert Newton Lester Descendancy chart to this point (4.William3, 2.John2, 1.Thomas1) was born on 16 May 1863 in Mile End; died on 29 Dec 1925 in Rochford Registration District.

    Notes:

    Born at 67 Carlton Road, Mile End.
    Probate record: Effects £15279 14s 7d

    Herbert married Elizabeth Diggins on 18 Mar 1884 in Poplar. Elizabeth (daughter of William Digggins and Amelia Unknown) was born between Apr 1857 and Apr 1858 in Limehouse; died on 13 Jan 1900 in Limehouse. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 76. Elsie May Lester  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 24 Jan 1894 in Limehouse.
    2. 77. Lilian Elizabeth Lester  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 27 Dec 1892 in Limehouse; died between 01 Jan and 31 Mar 1938 in Rochford Registration District.
    3. 78. Beatrice Gertrude Lester  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 29 Nov 1897 in Stepney Registration District; died between 01 Apr and 30 Jun 1900 in Stepney Registration District.
    4. 79. Albert Clarence Lester  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 04 May 1896 in Limehouse; died on 11 Jan 1951 in New South Wales, Australia.
    5. 80. Herbert Ernest Lester  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 19 Mar 1887 in Limehouse; died on 05 Mar 1954 in Southend on Sea.
    6. 81. Frances Mabel Lester  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 24 Aug 1884 in Limehouse; died on 17 Apr 1947 in Westcliffe on Sea.
    7. 82. Percival Godfrey Lester  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 03 Oct 1890 in Limehouse; died between 01 Apr and 30 Jun 1951 in Chelmsford Registration District.
    8. 83. Sidney Walter Lester  Descendancy chart to this point was born between 01 Jan and 31 Mar 1889 in Stepney Registration District; died on 24 Aug 1920 in Marlow, Buckinghamshire.

    Herbert married Elizabeth Tatham on 16 Mar 1915 in Southend on Sea. Elizabeth (daughter of Edward Tatham and Unkown Unknown) was born between Apr 1861 and Apr 1862 in Bethnal Green; died after 29 Dec 1925. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  8. 27.  Edward Claude Lester Descendancy chart to this point (7.Rev3, 2.John2, 1.Thomas1) was born between 1876 and 1877 in Kirkdale, Lancashire; died on 29 Dec 1938 in Worthing.

    Notes:

    At time of marriage lived at Eastbourne.
    Died at 'Leaholme', St. Michael's Road, Worthing.
    Address on death certificate 'Crosby Lodge', Shirley Drive, Worthing.
    Died of coronary thrombosis.
    Probate records: Effects £2653 2s 1d.

    Edward married Elise Castellain on 29 Jul 1903 in Cranbrook Registration District, Kent. Elise (daughter of Charles Castellain and Amy Unknown) was born on 27 Jan 1876 in Liverpool; died between 01 Jul and 30 Sep 1965 in Worthing Registration District. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 84. Edward Castellain Lester  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 02 Nov 1906 in Eastbourne Registration District; died on 23 Sep 1978 in Withington, Manchester.
    2. 85. Robert W Lester  Descendancy chart to this point was born between 01 Jul and 30 Sep 1911 in Eastbourne Registration District; died between 01 Jul and 30 Sep 1914 in Battle Registration District.
    3. 86. Florence Marie Lester  Descendancy chart to this point was born between 01 Jul 1915 and 30 Sep 1915 in Eastbourne Registration District.

  9. 28.  George Frederick Lester Descendancy chart to this point (7.Rev3, 2.John2, 1.Thomas1) was born between 01 Jan and 31 Mar 1875 in Kirkdale, Lancashire; died on 11 Apr 1941 in Louth, Lincolnshire.

    Notes:

    In 1905 directory is listed as a partner with his brother in law, Frederic Burwell, in the fruit merchant's business of Burwell and Lester. Address at that time given as Cavendish Road, Great Crosby.
    Address on marriage certificate 21 Cavendish Road, Blundellsands.
    Probate records: Effects £1021 6s 11d.

    George married Mary Isabella Kilpatrick on 29 Feb 1916 in West Derby. Mary (daughter of John Kilpatrick) was born between 1871 and 1872; died on 04 Apr 1950 in Liverpool. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  10. 29.  Ermina Hannah Lester Descendancy chart to this point (7.Rev3, 2.John2, 1.Thomas1) was born between 1878 and 1879 in Kirkdale, Lancashire; died between 01 Apr and 30 Jun 1963 in Crosby Registration District.

    Notes:

    At time of marriage lived at St. Paul's Vicarage, North Shore, Liverpool.
    Living at 53 Leopold Road, Waterloo, Crosby on 16/10/1948.
    Death searched up to December 1962.

    Ermina married Richard James Minns on 28 Dec 1901 in North Shore, Liverpool. Richard (son of Walter James Minns) was born between 01 Jan and 31 Mar 1871 in Kings Lynn; died on 02 Mar 1926 in Liverpool. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 87. Ermina Cecil Minns  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 24 Sep 1905 in West Derby; died in Aug 1993 in Weston super Mare Registration District.
    2. 88. Dorothy Mary Minns  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 01 Aug 1902 in West Derby; died between 01 Apr and 30 Jun 1977 in Crosby Lodge, Shirley Drive, Worthing.

  11. 30.  Minnie Lester Descendancy chart to this point (7.Rev3, 2.John2, 1.Thomas1) was born between 01 Apr and 30 Jun 1884 in West Derby; died between 01 Apr and 30 Jun 1884 in West Derby.

  12. 31.  Reginald Hamilton Lester Descendancy chart to this point (7.Rev3, 2.John2, 1.Thomas1) was born between 01 Oct and 31 Dec 1882 in Kirkdale, Lancashire; died on 06 Nov 1918 in Auckland, New Zealand; was buried in Nov 1918 in Purewa, Aukland.

    Notes:

    Emigrated with wife to New Zealand (Wellington) in 1911. Departed Liverpool 07/10/1911 on 'Morayshire'.

    Reginald married Florence Maud Dickinson on 19 Aug 1911 in Toxteth Park, Liverpool. Florence (daughter of Living) was born between 01 Oct and 31 Dec 1886 in Toxteth Park Registration District; died in 1987 in New Zealand. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  13. 32.  Paul Hardey Lester Descendancy chart to this point (7.Rev3, 2.John2, 1.Thomas1) was born between 01 Oct and 31 Dec 1866 in West Derby; died between 01 Oct and 31 Dec 1871 in West Derby.

  14. 33.  Mary Elizabeth Lester Descendancy chart to this point (7.Rev3, 2.John2, 1.Thomas1) was born between 01 Jan and 31 Mar 1865 in Kirkdale, Lancashire; died on 24 Jan 1952 in Hawes, North Riding.

    Notes:

    Unmarried.
    Author of 'Love's Golden Key or the Witch of Berryton' 1895 and 'A kiss on the sands'.
    Left £452.


  15. 34.  Maud Isabella Lester Descendancy chart to this point (7.Rev3, 2.John2, 1.Thomas1) was born between 01 Jan and 31 Mar 1869 in Bootle, Lancashire; died on 15 Oct 1948 in Waterloo, Crosby.

    Notes:

    Died at 39 Leopold Road, Waterloo, Crosby. Death registered by sister, Ermina Hannah Minns of 53 Leopold Road, Waterloo, Crosby.
    Left £1617.


  16. 35.  Katie May Lester Descendancy chart to this point (7.Rev3, 2.John2, 1.Thomas1) was born between 1872 and 1873 in Kirkdale, Lancashire; died in 1962 in New Zealand.

    Notes:

    At time of marriage lived at St. Paul's Vicarage, North Shore.
    Births checked up to December 1914.
    Death checked up to December 1970.

    Katie married Frederick Burwell on 21 Jun 1898 in North Shore, Liverpool. Frederick (son of Albert Henry Burwell and Elizabeth Unknown) was born between 1868 and 1869 in Waterloo, Liverpool; died in 1940 in New Zealand. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 89. Muriel C Burwell  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 16 Dec 1900 in Great Crosby, Lancashire; died in 1985 in New Zealand.
    2. 90. Enid Lester Burwell  Descendancy chart to this point was born between 01 Jul and 30 Sep 1899 in Great Crosby, Lancashire; died in 1923 in New Zealand.

  17. 36.  Rev Percy Holland Lester Descendancy chart to this point (7.Rev3, 2.John2, 1.Thomas1) was born between 01 Jan and 31 Mar 1871 in Kirkdale, Lancashire; died on 25 May 1954 in Harpenden.

    Notes:

    From Crockford's 1900:-
    Graduated BA from Exeter College, Oxford 1893, MA 1896. Was a 'scholar'.
    Curate of St, Mary Magdalene, Ashton on Mersey 1894.
    Address 1900:-- Moss Farm House, Ashton on Mersey.
    In 1905 living at West Bank, Ashton on Mersey.
    Left £17287.

    Rev married Blanche Mary Killick on 01 Jul 1902 in Rock Ferry, Cheshire. Blanche (daughter of George Edward Killick and Frances Unknown) was born in 1873 in Liverpool; died between 01 Jul and 30 Sep 1948 in St. Albans Registration District. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 91. Ashton Major Lester  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 17 Jul 1907 in Bucklow Registration District; died between 01 Jan and 31 Mar 1976 in Chelsea.
    2. 92. Roland Edward Lester  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 04 Feb 1905 in Bucklow Registration District; died in Jan 1988 in Brighton Registration District.
    3. 93. Sheila Frances Holland Lester  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 02 Oct 1903 in Bucklow Registration District; died between 01 Oct and 31 Dec 1969.

  18. 37.  Ada Hamilton Lester Descendancy chart to this point (8.Rev3, 2.John2, 1.Thomas1) was born about 05 Jul 1859 in Norwood, Surrey; died on 18 May 1885 in Paris.

    Notes:

    No obvious reference in any census after 1861. Not living with mother in 1871 census although older children were.
    The following entry in the 1871 census may be relevant:-
    'Agnes' Lester, visitor with Frances Linsdale (traveller's wife) at 47 Lahore Road Croydon, age 13, born at Norwood, Surrey.

    Family/Spouse: Unknown. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Ada married John Henry Pearson on 10 Dec 1878 in Chelsea. John was born between Jan 4 and 30 Jun 1845 in Birmingham Registration District; died on 20 Dec 1912 in South Lambeth. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  19. 38.  Annette Curtis Lester Descendancy chart to this point (8.Rev3, 2.John2, 1.Thomas1) was born on 16 Sep 1861 in Norwood, Surrey; died on 23 Feb 1944 in Darlington.

    Notes:

    Baptised 04/11/1861 at St. Luke's, Norwood.
    Said to have been brought up by Vicar of Dulwich after father's death but she seems to have lived with John Westwood and his family (1871 and 1881 censuses).
    On census day 1871 was visitor with Mr. and Mrs. Westwood. Manor House, Aleyne Park, Dulwich.
    At the 1891 census she was visiting the vicar of St. Ann's, Tottenham, Rev. Letts.

    Annette married Dr Charles Edward Walker on 09 Jun 1885 in Earl's Court, London. Dr (son of Dr William Henry Walker and Fanny Hewitt) was born between 01 Apr 1856 and 31 Mar 1857 in Aldbrough, Near Richmond, Yorkshire; died on 07 Feb 1916 in Hurworth, Darlington; was buried on 10 Feb 1916 in Hurworth, Co. Durham. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 94. William Henry Walker  Descendancy chart to this point was born between 01 Apr and 30 Jun 1890 in Hurworth, Co. Durham; died on 13 Jul 1950 in Darlington.
    2. 95. Cyril Valentine Walker  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 14 Feb 1893 in Hurworth, Co. Durham; died between 01 Jan and 31 Mar 1971 in Chatham Registration District.
    3. 96. Harold Charles Walker  Descendancy chart to this point was born between 01 Oct and 31 Dec 1886 in Darlington Registration District; died on 07 Feb 1947 in North Carolina.
    4. 97. Ethel Maud Walker  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 14 Feb 1888 in Hurworth, Co. Durham; died on 13 May 1970 in Binley, Andover, Hampshire.

  20. 39.  Herbert Walter Robert Lester Descendancy chart to this point (8.Rev3, 2.John2, 1.Thomas1) was born on 12 Nov 1865 in Norwood, Surrey; died on 14 Jun 1935 in York, Ontario; was buried on 17 Jun 1935 in Mount Hope, Toronto.

    Notes:

    Was sent to a church boarding school.

    Last apparent reference alive in UK may be on 25/11/1916 (HW Lester, witness at Mary Monica Lester's marriage). However, this person could have been Herbert Newton Lester, her uncle, who called himself Herbert Walter Lester.
    Was in Guernsey in February 1914 (apparently signing himself 'B R Lester' in an autograph book - see scrapbook).
    Born at Norwood but 1881 Census says born at Epsom, Surrey.
    Living together with his wife in 1891 census but is not in 1901 census and wife appears to be living alone. Not in 1911 census.
    Suspicion: He may have been involved with his brother John Beaumont's wife and have been the father of Eric Stanley Lester. Eric Stanley was conceived shortly before John Beaumont's suicide. This in turn may have been something to do with John Beaumont's suicide. One reason for this suspicion is that he must have been closely involved with John Beaumont's family if it were he that were a witness at Mary Monica's marriage.

    On 11/03/1913 a Herbert R Lester (age 48) and a Florence Lester (age 36) (ages are near enough correct) arrived at Portland, Maine on Ascania from Southampton. They are listed as English. Their last permanent residence is given as Ontario and they are 'Residents of Canada'. They were headed for Hunstville (Ontario).

    A Florence Ann Lester died at 1276 College Street, Toronto 14/12/1925. She was born in England 18/04/1876 (more likely 1877) and her father is given as William Surridge, her husband as Robert Lester. She was buried at Park Lawn Cemetery, Toronto. She had lived 18 years in Toronto and 3 years at that address. The birth details check out but that person married James Butler S-1896 at Walworth. The marriage certificate gives her father's name as Thomas George Surridge. Herbert Walter Robert Lester also died in Toronto. James and Florence Butler disappear from the censuses after their marriage.

    The 1921 census gives Robert and Florence Lester living in Toronto. They appear to be the same people as above. They were living at D'Arcy Street. They had immigrated in 1909. Robert was a painter and decorator. He is also listed as Roman Catholic. Note that Herbert Walter Robert was buried in a Catholic cemetery.

    The immigration document for 1913 says that they had left Canada in 1912. Note that he was apparently in Guernsey in 1914.

    Volunteered for Canadian army in 02/1915 but was unfit. At this time was living at Parry Harbour, Ontario.

    Herbert married Mary Ann Else on 08 May 1887 in Paddington. Mary (daughter of John Else and Mary Ann Brown) was born between 1862 and 1863 in Somers Town, London; died on 16 Feb 1946 in Paddington. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Family/Spouse: Florence Annie Surridge. Florence (daughter of Living and Living) was born between Jan 4 and 30 Jun 1877 in Southwark; died on 14 Dec 1925 in Toronto. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  21. 40.  Elizabeth Helen Lester Descendancy chart to this point (8.Rev3, 2.John2, 1.Thomas1) was born on 13 Oct 1856 in Ashton Hayes, Cheshire; died on 25 Dec 1939 in Montmorency, Paris; was buried on 28 Dec 1939 in Issy-les-Moulineaux, Paris 1.

    Notes:

    She went to live in France after marriage. This accounts for why she is not found in subsequent censuses.
    Ada Emily Lester was in touch with a relative who used to send her sheet music. It is possible that this was Elizabeth Helen.
    On census day 1881 was a visitor with Mr. and Mrs. Westwood at Philip Lane, Tottenham.

    Elizabeth married Thomas Bernard O'Hanlon on 02 Feb 1884 in Hanwell, Brentford. Thomas (son of Bernard O'Hanlon and Sarah A Twite) was born on 01 Nov 1860 in Frome; died on 29 Feb 1932 in Neuilly sur Seine, Paris; was buried in Issy-les-Moulineaux, Paris 1. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 98. Philip Stephen O'Hanlon  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 04 Sep 1888 in Paris; died on 11 Feb 1933 in Paris 8.
    2. 99. Stella Mary O'Hanlon  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 13 Sep 1885 in Paris 17; died on 20 Mar 1938 in Paris; was buried in 1938 in Issy-les-Moulineaux, Paris 1.

  22. 41.  Jeanie Crichton Lester Descendancy chart to this point (8.Rev3, 2.John2, 1.Thomas1) was born in Jun 1850 in Kirbymoorside, Yorkshire.

    Notes:

    Cannot be traced after 1871 census. No marriage or death recorded
    No marriage or death in Scotland.
    Could have married any time after April 1871, say, but probably not after about 1900.
    Marriage not Kensington 20/06/1881.
    Possible that she went to Paris by virtue of Elizabeth having moved there.


  23. 42.  John Beaumont Lester Descendancy chart to this point (8.Rev3, 2.John2, 1.Thomas1) was born on 30 Dec 1851 in Liverpool; died on 10 Jul 1894 in Whitechapel; was buried on 14 Jul 1894 in South Metropolitan Cemetery, Norwood.

    Notes:

    On census day 1881 was living with his wife and with his brother in law, Herbert Freyberg and wife Laura, at 200 Earl's Court Road together with another brother in law and sister in law and three servants.
    Committed suicide by shooting himself in the head and died at the London Hospital on 10/07/1894. Inquest was held on 13/07/1894.
    Address at time of death was given as 26 Halford Road, Richmond. This address was not listed in the 1891 census. His address in the 1891 census was 31 Halford Road. Sons, John Beaumont and Eric Stanley were born at 26 Halford Road.
    Wife's death certificate gives his occupation as private secretary.
    The term 'secretary' probably indicates that he was a clerk and the 1891 census records him as a warehouseman. The implication is that he was living somewhat above his means, having a house in Richmond and working in Whitechapel.
    Probate record:
    Director and secretary of a public company. Died at Albert Street, Shadwell, Middlesex. Effects worth £953 18s 2d

    John married Rose Freyberg on 24 Jul 1880 in Earls Court. Rose (daughter of James Freyberg and Jane Wood) was born between 01 Jan and 31 Mar 1853 in Belgravia, Middlesex; died on 27 Apr 1931 in Kensington. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 100. John Beaumont Lester  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 09 May 1893 in Richmond, Surrey; died on 15 Sep 1916 in France.
    2. 101. Eric Stanley Lester  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 03 Mar 1895 in Richmond, Surrey; died on 13 Oct 1915 in Cambrin, France.
    3. 102. Mary Monica Lester  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 28 Apr 1881 in Kensington; died between 01 Apr and 30 Jun 1968 in Newbury Registration District.
    4. 103. Hugh William Lester  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 07 Jun 1884 in Fulham; died on 17 Apr 1972 in Mornington, Victoria.

  24. 43.  James Johnston Lester Descendancy chart to this point (8.Rev3, 2.John2, 1.Thomas1) was born on 21 Oct 1854 in Ashton Hayes, Cheshire; died on 09 Sep 1919 in Guernsey; was buried on 12 Sep 1919 in Plot K29, Foulon Cemetery, Guernsey.

    James married Sarah Emily Maria Scorey on 05 Jan 1885 in Portsea, Hampshire. Sarah (daughter of James Scorey and Caroline Maria Wolfe) was born on 25 Sep 1862 in Gosport, Hampshire; died on 30 Oct 1923 in Gosport, Hampshire; was buried on 03 Nov 1923 in Ann's Hill Cemetery, Gosport, Hampshire. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 104. Alfred Henry Lester  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 05 Nov 1890 in Middlesborough, Yorkshire; died on 24 Oct 1960 in Urmston, Lancashire.
    2. 105. Ada Emily Lester  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 01 Aug 1896 in Carrigaline, Kinsale, Eire; died on 07 Jul 1979 in Eccles, Lancashire.
    3. 106. Herbert James Hamilton Lester  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 29 Dec 1886 in Gosport; died on 04 Jan 1962 in Gosport Registration District.
    4. 107. Arthur Johnstone Lester  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 10 Mar 1889 in Middlesborough Registration District; died on 01 Feb 1981 in Bosham, Sussex; was buried on 05 Feb 1981 in Ann's Hill Cemetery, Gosport, Hampshire.

  25. 44.  Lucy Constance Lester Descendancy chart to this point (9.Canon3, 2.John2, 1.Thomas1) was born between 01 Oct and 31 Dec 1869 in Liverpool; died between 01 Oct and 31 Dec 1887 in Liverpool.

  26. 45.  Henry Frederick Maddock Lester Descendancy chart to this point (9.Canon3, 2.John2, 1.Thomas1) was born between 01 Oct and 31 Dec 1868 in Liverpool; died on 27 Oct 1918 in Lancaster.

    Notes:

    Marriage checked up to December 1916.
    Died in Lancaster Lunatic Asylum of epilepsy.
    Address at time of death given as ? Brook Villa, Liverpool.


  27. 46.  Herbert Graham Lester Descendancy chart to this point (9.Canon3, 2.John2, 1.Thomas1) was born between 01 Oct and 31 Dec 1872 in Liverpool; died on 08 May 1934 in Tynemouth.

    Notes:

    At time of marriage lived at 59 Park Parade, Whitley Bay.
    Marriage certificate suggests birth in 1869-1870 which is not possible.
    Died at Victoria Jubilee Infirmary, Tynemouth of gangrene of the bowel and mesenteric thrombosis.
    Address on death certificate 56 Park Parade, Whitley and Monkseaton.
    Death registered by nephew E. Robinson of the same address.
    Probate record: Effects £806 14s 9d

    Herbert married Isabella Jane Robinson on 25 Nov 1908 in Hartlepool. Isabella (daughter of Thomas Robinson and Elizabeth Unknown) was born between Apr 1875 and Apr 1876 in Newcastle on Tyne; died between 01 Jul and 30 Sep 1933 in Tynemouth Registration District. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  28. 47.  Florence Scott Lester Descendancy chart to this point (9.Canon3, 2.John2, 1.Thomas1) was born on 23 Jan 1871 in Liverpool; died between 01 Jan and 31 Mar 1963 in Gloucester.

    Notes:

    At time of marriage place of residence given as Everton.
    Death searched up to December 1962.

    Florence married Alfred Howell Grey-Edwards on 10 Aug 1897 in Kirkdale, Lancashire. Alfred (son of Rev. Henry Grey Edwards and Eliza Richards) was born on 28 Aug 1861 in Llandinorwig, Carnorvonshire; died on 08 Jan 1950 in Llanfairfechan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 108. Theodore Walpole L Grey-Edwards  Descendancy chart to this point was born between 01 Jul and 30 Sep 1903 in Hereford Registration District; died in Dec 1993 in Aylesbury Vale Registration District.
    2. 109. Henry Nugent Armstrong Grey-Edwards  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 11 Jun 1900 in Abergavenny Registation District; died between 01 Apr and 30 Jun 1958 in Bangor Registration District.

  29. 48.  Charles Major Lester Descendancy chart to this point (9.Canon3, 2.John2, 1.Thomas1) was born between 01 Oct and 31 Dec 1858 in West Derby Registration District; died on 31 Aug 1885 in Howard Park, Liverpool.

    Notes:

    At time of marriage living at 19 Cicely Street, Edge Hill, Liverpool.
    Died at Broadgreen Hospital of typhus fever.
    Baptised at St. Mary's, Kirkdale, 26/01/1859 (source British Vital Records Index).

    Charles married Hannah Lyon Maddox on 08 Nov 1881 in West Derby. Hannah (daughter of Peter Maddox and Martha Unknown) was born between 01 Jan and 31 Mar 1868 in West Derby Registration District; died on 09 Nov 1903 in Harpurhey, Manchester; was buried on 11 Nov 1903 in Manchester General Cemetery, Grave No. 1673. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 110. Charles Hamilton Lester  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 04 Feb 1882 in Tynemouth; died on 08 May 1964 in Bebington, Wirral.

  30. 49.  Rev Francis Shaw Lester Descendancy chart to this point (9.Canon3, 2.John2, 1.Thomas1) was born between 01 Apr and 30 Jun 1856 in Liverpool; died on 27 Feb 1919 in Lancaster.

    Notes:

    From Crockford's 1900:-
    Address - 294 Netherfield Road North, Everton.
    Graduated BA from Trinity College, Dublin 1881.
    Deacon 1882, priest 1883.
    Curate of St. Michael's, Kirkdale 1882 to 1886.
    St, Aiden's(?) Liverpool 1886 to 1894.
    Curate of St. Simon's, City and Diocese of Liverpool 1894.

    Living at parents' house in 1900, therefore not married at that time (age 44).
    In 1906 living at Hill House, Framlingham, Suffolk.
    In 1911 living at The Nook, Fairfield Crescent, Liverpool. Appears to have retired in 1910.
    In 1915 living at 42 Sefton Street, Southport.
    Not listed in Crockford's 1920, assumed to have died between 1915 and 1920.

    Probate index:-
    'Rev. Francis Shaw Lester of 42 Sefton Street, Southport, clerk, died 27/02/1919 at the Lunatic Asylum, Lancaster. Administration London, 15/08/1919 to Herbert Graham Lester, solicitor. Effects £154 4s 6d'.


  31. 50.  Jessie Elizabeth Fanny Lester Descendancy chart to this point (9.Canon3, 2.John2, 1.Thomas1) was born on 23 Dec 1865 in Liverpool; died on 26 May 1957 in Beaumaris, Anglesey; was buried in Beaumaris Cemetery.

    Notes:

    Died at Llwyn Celyn, Beaumaris.

    Jessie married Geoffrey Gosset Holme on 28 Sep 1887 in Kirkdale. Geoffrey (son of George Holme and Living) was born on 8 Mar 1859 in Liverpool; died on 21 May 1945 in Beaumaris; was buried in Beaumaris Cemetery. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 111. Gladys Newberry Holme  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 14 Dec 1891 in Liverpool; died in Nov 1991 in Colchester, Essex.
    2. 112. Bertram Lester Holme  Descendancy chart to this point was born between 01 Jul and 30 Sep 1888 in Claughton, Birkenhead; died on 25 Apr 1916 in Iraq; was buried in 1916 in Amara War Cemetary, Iraq.

  32. 51.  Edward Stanley Rigby Lester Descendancy chart to this point (9.Canon3, 2.John2, 1.Thomas1) was born between 01 Apr and 30 Jun 1862 in Liverpool; died between 27 Nov 1890 and Apr 1891 in At sea.

    Notes:

    At time of marriage living at 15 Mount Street, Liverpool. This address unoccupied on census day 1891.

    Death certificate records death at sea, supposed drowning. He was 1st engineer on the vessel 'Thanemore' which had been missing since 27 November 1890. Death was registered in April 1891. Address given as 294 Netherfield Road, Liverpool ( his father's address).

    Edward married Hannah Lyon Maddox on 23 Jun 1890 in Liverpool. Hannah (daughter of Peter Maddox and Martha Unknown) was born between 01 Jan and 31 Mar 1868 in West Derby Registration District; died on 09 Nov 1903 in Harpurhey, Manchester; was buried on 11 Nov 1903 in Manchester General Cemetery, Grave No. 1673. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 113. Stanley Major Lester  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 28 Mar 1891 in Mold; died between 01 Apr and 30 Jun 1978 in Torquay Registration District.

  33. 52.  May Lester Descendancy chart to this point (11.William3, 3.William2, 1.Thomas1) was born on 3 Nov 1871 in Stoke on Trent; died on 30 Jan 1896 in Taunton.

    Notes:

    Probably died in childbirth.

    May married John Henry Shufflebotham on 25 Oct 1893 in Stoke on Trent. John (son of Samuel Shufflebotham) was born on 28 May 1855 in Madeley, Staffordshire; died between 01 Jul and 30 Sep 1945 in Christchurch Registration District. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 114. Guy Mynors Shufflebotham  Descendancy chart to this point was born between 01 Jan and 31 Mar 1896 in Kingston St. Mary, Somerset; died on 03 Sep 1916 in Guillemont, Somme, France.
    2. 115. Eric John L Shufflebotham  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 11 Sep 1894 in Kingston St. Mary, Somerset; died between 01 Jan and 31 Mar 1982 in Exeter Registration District.

  34. 53.  Emma Lester Descendancy chart to this point (11.William3, 3.William2, 1.Thomas1) was born on 11 Nov 1873 in Stoke on Trent; died between 01 Jan and 31 Mar 1962 in North Walsham Registration District.

    Notes:

    Unmarried


  35. 54.  Upton Lester Descendancy chart to this point (11.William3, 3.William2, 1.Thomas1) was born between 01 Jul and 30 Sep 1875 in Stoke on Trent; died on 08 May 1964 in Winnipeg, Canada.

    Notes:

    Emigrated to Canada from Liverpool on 01/04/1911 arriving Halifax, Nova Scotia 10/04/1911 on SS Canada. He was bound for Montreal. Settled near Winnipeg.

    Arrived Liverpool from Montreal on 05/09/1920 on SS Melita

    Left Liverpool for Quebec on 04/11/1920 on SS Minnedosa, arriving 16/11/1920

    Left Montreal on 28/10/1921 on SS Minnedosa for Liverpool, arriving 05/11/1921. Going to Almora House, Prestbury Road, Macclesfield.

    Left Liverpool on 11/04/1922 for St. John, New Brunswick, arriving 26/04/1922 on SS Empress of Britain

    Left Montreal for Liverpool on 16/06/1922

    Returned to Canada with whole family from Liverpool departing 11/08/1922

    On last visit to Macclesfield was staying with T H Lunt, cousin, The cottage, Broken Cross, Macclesfield.

    Emigrated to work as a pipefitter on the locks which were being built at Lockport, Manitoba. He bought the land and founded Lester Beach, a resort on Lake Winnipeg.
    Built the first school in the area and daughter Maud taught there from 1944 to 1960.
    Worked with his brother Percy as a quarryman in Ireland from 1898 to 1901.
    The Lesters were one of the first pioneer families at Belair, Manitoba. They originally settled at Mapleton near Selkirk, Manitoba.
    The family home was completed in 1923.

    Upton married Edith Annie Lunt on 15 Jul 1899 in Ennistymon, Co. Clare. Edith (daughter of Joseph Lunt and Martha Ann Unknown) was born between 01 Oct and 31 Dec 1876 in Macclesfield; died on 15 Jan 1950 in Belair, Manitoba, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 116. Joseph William Reginald Lester  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 20 Oct 1907 in Macclesfield Registration District; died on 10 May 1986 in Winnipeg; was buried in 1986 in Victoria Beach, Manitoba.
    2. 117. Alexander Upton Lester  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 30 Aug 1905 in Macclesfield; died on 15 Oct 1988 in Winnipeg; was buried in 1988 in Victoria Beach Pioneer Cemetery, Manitoba.
    3. 118. Edith Maud Lester  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 12 Oct 1900 in Macclesfield; died on 03 Feb 1983 in Winnipeg.

  36. 55.  Katherine Lester Descendancy chart to this point (11.William3, 3.William2, 1.Thomas1) was born on 04 Jun 1878 in Stoke on Trent; died between 01 Apr and 30 Jun 1968 in North Walsham Registration District.

    Notes:

    Unmarried
    In 1911 living with sister Emma in Norfolk.


  37. 56.  Percy Lester Descendancy chart to this point (11.William3, 3.William2, 1.Thomas1) was born on 12 May 1880 in Stoke on Trent; died on 26 Jul 1968 in Cromer, Norfolk.

    Notes:

    Not at family home at 1901 census.
    Possible entry in 1901 census:-
    George and Dragon, Tansley, Derbyshire - Percy Lester age 21 born at Hallstone Field, Staffs., farm general servant. However, Hallstone Field would appear to be Alstonefield which is in Staffs, and not far from Tansley. There is no other Percy Lester birth registered around 1880.

    Percy married Susannah Hurn between 01 Oct and 31 Dec 1917 in St. Faith's Registration District. Susannah (daughter of Living and Living) was born on 15 Sep 1888 in Edingthorpe, Norfolk; died between 01 Apr and 30 Jun 1950 in North Walsham Registration District. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 119. Percy William Lester  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 04 Apr 1921 in Smallburgh Registration District; died in Dec 1987 in North Walsham Registration District.
    2. 120. Susannah Helen Lester  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 16 Apr 1920 in Smallburgh Registration District; died in Apr 1986 in North Walsham Registration District.

  38. 57.  William Harrison Smith Descendancy chart to this point (12.Mary3, 3.William2, 1.Thomas1) was born on 29 Jun 1864 in Shelton, Stoke on Trent; died after 1881.

    Notes:

    Marriage searched under William H Smith to M-1901.
    Not in 1901 census. A William Smith, born Stoke and married to Ellen living at Fenton is not him since the same couple were living with his mother Harriet in 1891 and she is incorrect.
    Death searched from M-1924 to S-1943.
    Marriage of William Smith to Ellen ? at Stoke, D-1890 6b 451 and M-1894, 6b 196.
    1891 census has a William Harrison Smith, an architect's articled pupil, boarding at York. However his dob is given as 1868/9 and place of birth Pocklington. No birth of this person is registered at Pocklington at this time. He does appear in the 1881 census with his parents.
    No death registered up to J-1910 (after which second fornames are not given).
    Not in 1911 census.


  39. 58.  Margaret Annie Smith Descendancy chart to this point (12.Mary3, 3.William2, 1.Thomas1) was born between 01 Jan and 31 Mar 1867 in Shelton, Stoke on Trent; died on 15 Dec 1946 in Stoke on Trent.

    Margaret married Frederick Richard Wooldridge between 01 Jul and 30 Sep 1897 in Stafford Registration District. Frederick (son of Levi Wooldridge and Sarah Rhodes) was born on 10 Apr 1866 in Burslem, Staffordshire; died on 21 Jan 1952 in Stoke on Trent. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  40. 59.  Helen Mary Smith Descendancy chart to this point (12.Mary3, 3.William2, 1.Thomas1) was born on 14 Jun 1868 in Stoke on Trent; died on 29 Aug 1945 in Stoke upon Trent.

    Notes:

    Unmarried.
    In 1911 census she was living in the household of William Ransom, retired manufacturing chemist and was classed as a servant. Her occupation was given as a hospital nurse as were two other 'servants'.


  41. 60.  Alice Elizabeth Smith Descendancy chart to this point (12.Mary3, 3.William2, 1.Thomas1) was born on 01 Apr 1871 in Shelton, Stoke on Trent; died on 08 Sep 1946 in Stoke upon Trent.

    Notes:

    Unmarried in 1946 (sister's probate record)
    Not located in 1891 census. (Not with mother)


  42. 61.  George Leigh Smith Descendancy chart to this point (12.Mary3, 3.William2, 1.Thomas1) was born on 01 Jul 1873 in Stoke on Trent; died on 16 Apr 1951 in Mold.

    George married Elizabeth Collingwood Farrell between 01 Oct and 31 Dec 1901 in Holywell Registration District. Elizabeth (daughter of Martin Farrell and Mary Ann Evans) was born on 15 Aug 1872; died between 01 Jul and 30 Sep 1945 in Holywell Registration District. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]



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