Robert Hester

Other Events:

• Census: 1800, Hillsboro Twp., Granville, North Carolina
• Census: 1820, Person Co., North Carolina
• Probate: Jun 1827, Person Co., North Carolina
• Residence: 1800, Hillsboro Twp., Granville, North Carolina; With three boys and three girls under age 10, three boys and one girl age 10 to 16, a woman age 26 to 44 and five slaves
• Residence: 1820, Person Co., North Carolina; With one boy under age 10, three boys age 10 to 15, one woman age 16 to 25, one "free colored person" and thirteen slaves
• Will: 22 Aug 1820, Person Co., North Carolina
• _MILT: Dec 1779 - Feb 1780, North Carolina; Private in Gen Lincoln, Col Lytle's regiment, Maj O'Neal, Capt Barnett Pullam's company
• _MILT: May 1780 - Aug 1780, North Carolina; Private under Col. Stephen Moore's regiment, Majors Caden, Parker, Capt. Peter Bennett's company
• _MILT: Feb 1781 - Mar 1781, North Carolina; Private under General Butler, Capt. William Hester's Company, Colonel Joe Taylor's regiment

Notes:

Robert Hester was born November 20, 1760 in Granville County, NC. He served and was wounded in the Revolutionary War. His will, dated August 22, 1820 and probated June 1827 in Persons Co., NC, listed his children as:

Henry H. Hester
William H. Buck Hester
Nicholas H. Hester
Elijah H. Hester
Nancy Malone
Sally Malone

Robert Hester resided during the American Revolution in North Carolina and assisted in establishing American Independence, while acting in the capacity of a volunteer soldier and patriot.

Person County, North Carolina records: In Deed Book D, page 364, 8 Feb 1813, Person County, North Carolina, Robert Hester to his six grandchildren; Henry Malone, Wright Malone, Robert Pomphrey Malone, Nancy Malone, Brandis Malone and Betsy Malone, all children of daughter Sally Malone, wife of Brandis Malone, for love and affections, three negroes: Eady, age 21 yrs; William, age 2 yrs; Squire, age 6 mos. Wits: Elijah Hester, William Hester.

Deed Bk D, p 363, Person County, North Carolina 8 February 1813. Robert Hester to four grandchildren: Sally Malone, Robert Malone, Elijah Malone and Daniel Malone, children of daughter Nancy Malone, wife of Staples Malone of Orange County, for love and affection, three negroes: Hannah, age 18 yrs; Nicholas, age 3 yrs; Yancy, age 2 yrs. Wit: Elijah Hester, William Hester.

Also in 1819, Elijah Hester, brother of Nancy Hester Malone, was appointed guardian for Sally, Robert, and Elijah Malone. Evidently Daniel, mentioned in the deed of gift, had died. There was also another son born in 1814 after the deed of gift by Robert Hester to Nancy and Staples Malone, George Washington Malone.

Robert Hester was granted pension for service in Revolution on 5 November 1832, in Morgan County, Georgia. Copy of this document in my file, this may have been another Robert Hester. A Robert Hester was also granted a pension under the Act, 7th June 1832 with his pension of $30 a year to begin on the 4 March 1834, this veteran had also been wounded.

December 1779 - substitute for 3 months Private in Gen. Lincoln, Col Lytle;s regiment, Maj. O 'Neal, Capt Barnett Pullam's company.

May 1780 - substitute for 3 months Private under Col. Stephen Moore's regiment, Majors Caden , Parker, Capt. Peter Bennett's company
He was severely wounded in the head and arm at Gates Defeat, August 16, 1780; and from February 1781 - substitute for 3 months Private under General Butler, Capt. William Hester's Company, Colonel Joe Taylor's regiment and was in the battle of Guildfor Court House.

Record of the Swearing of Allegiance and payroll script recorded in Revolutionary Army Accounts, Volume XII, Page 53, Folio 4, State of North Carolina, Department of Cultural Resources, Division of Archives and History.

The State Records of North Carolina Collected and Edited by Walter Clark, Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of North Carolina Vol. XXII, Miscellaneous.

Check on pamphlet entitled HESTERS FOR THE HESTERS by John B. Hester, Historian, Franklin County Commission, Russellville, Alabama.

Information from Chris Bryant Homepage

St. Lukes' district, early Person County, NC in 1783, Robert Hester, Sr. owned 200 acres of land, one white pole and three blacks. His will dated 22 August, 1820 and probated June 1827 in Persons County NC listed 6 children Henry, William Buck, Nicholas, Elijah, Nancy Malone and Sally Malone. The tax records of Persons County, NC list William Hester in 1806 with one white pole and one vote.
Person County, NC was founded in 1791. There were at least 3 Robert Hesters who were soldiers in the Revolutionary War and there is no doubt but what the ancestors of Robert Hester, Sr. belonged to the Virginia group of 1680. However, the official record of them during that period has not been located. A copy of the will of Robert Hester Sr. may be obtained from the Hall of Archives, Raleigh, NC for a small fee. The original is recorded in Will Book #10, page 328. It was tranferred there several years ago from Roxboro, NC. A copy of the marriage license of William Hester and Amy Malone may be obtained from the County Clerk, Person County, Roxboro, NC for a fee.

Robert Hester served in the Revolutionary War. His will, dated August 22, 1820 and probated June 1827 in Person Co., NC and listed his children.

taken from :

http://www.geocities.com/BourbonStreet/Delta/3843/hester.html

Robert — Nancy McCrary. [Group Sheet]

Robert married Celia Smith Daniels 29 Apr 1785. [Group Sheet]

Robert married Barbara Smith 5 Nov 1788. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

A Robert Hester left a will and was probated in 1843-44 in Stokes Co., North Carolina but there is no obvious reason to connect it to this Robert Hester

Other Events:

• Census: 1820, Franklin Co., Alabama
• Census: 1830, Franklin Co., Alabama
• Census: 1840, Franklin Co., Alabama
• Residence: 1820, Franklin Co., Alabama; With four boys and four girls under age 21 and a woman over age 21
• Residence: 1830, Franklin Co., Alabama; With two girls under age 5, two boys and two girls age 5 to 9, a boy and a girl age 10 to 14, a boy and a girl age 15 to 19 and a woman age 40 to 49
• Residence: 1840, Franklin Co., Alabama; With three boys and two girls aged 5 to 9, two girls aged 10 to 14, a boy aged 15 to 19, and a man aged 20 to 29

Notes:

Some sources say William "Buck" Hester was born in Ceder Creek, Franklin County, North Carolina. He left North Carolina in the Spring of 1818 for north Alabama. He was accompanied by his oldest son, Roling. That spring they cleared several acres of land in Franklin County near Gaines Trace at Tharp Springs and planted a corn crop. In the fall they returned to North Carolina to bring Amy and the rest of the children to Alabama in an ox cart. Two of Amy's brothers, Pumpfrey Malone and James Malone, also made the trip and settled in Alabama at the same time. The 1830 census of Franklin County, Alabama shows a Wm Hester, P(umpfrey) Malone, James Malone and R(oling) Hester all on the same page, p. 41.

In his book Forefathers of Franklin County, p. 76, Ritchie Hester recounts that a short while later Buck moved his family to Tollison Creek to be in a less populated area and to be near Amy's brothers. According to Ritchie Hester, Buck had a reputation as a great bear hunter and the Tollison Creek area offered bountiful fishing and game.

Buck made his living as a farmer.

According to Johnny Hester in his book Facts and Fables of Franklin County pgs. 31-32, there are two theories regarding where Buck Hester may be buried. Some people believe that he is buried in the Malone Cemetery which is the final resting place of his son, Roling. There is an unmarked grave next to Lucendy, Roling Hester's wife. Some people believe that this is Buck's grave.

The second theory is that Buck is buried in an unnamed cemetery about 2 1/2 miles from Frankfort. The cemetery has ten unmarked graves. Less than a quarter of a mile from Buck's last homeplace, this is a possibility because it was customary at that time for people to buried near their homes. Some people believe that this may be the burial site for both Buck and Amy.

Additional sources for the information on this generation are:

My Malones by Darse Malone Fant.
Records and information from Freddie Mae Malone.
Records and information from Evelyn Evans.
Olden Times Book, Volume I, sections on the Greenhill Family Cemetery.

Buried:
Unnamed Cemetery #5

William married Amy Malone 18 Oct 1805, Person Co., North Carolina. Amy (daughter of John Malone and Anne Blackwell) was born 17 Mar 1789, North Carolina; died 23 Jan 1840, Frankfort, Franklin, Alabama; was buried Franklin Co., Alabama. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Census: 1830, Madison Co., Mississippi
• Census: 1830 - 1839, Madison Co., Mississippi
• Census: 1840, Madison Co., Mississippi
• Census: 1841, Madison Co., Mississippi
• Census: 1850, Madison Co., Mississippi
• Census: 1860, Madison Co., Mississippi; Canton P.O.
• Census: 1870, Police District 4, Madison, Mississippi; Canton P.O.
• Occupation: 1850, Madison Co., Mississippi; Planter
• Occupation: 1860, Madison Co., Mississippi; Planter
• Occupation: 1870, Police District 4, Madison, Mississippi; Farmer
• Probate: 7 Jan 1888, Madison Co., Mississippi; Will proved
• Residence: 1830, Madison Co., Mississippi; With two boys and a girl under age 5, a girl age 5 to 9, three boys age 10 to 14, a girl age 15 to 19, a woman age 30 to 39 and a female slave
• Residence: 1830 - 1839, Madison Co., Mississippi; With six white males and three white females
• Residence: 1840, Madison Co., Mississippi; With a boy and a girl under age 5, a boy and girl aged 5 to 9, a girl aged 10 to 14, a boy and girl aged 15 to 20, a man aged 20 to 29, a woman aged 40 to 49 and four slaves
• Residence: 1841, Madison Co., Mississippi; With three white males, three white females and two slaves
• Residence: 1850, Madison Co., Mississippi; With wife Frances (Malone), six children and two grandchildren
• Residence: 1860, Madison Co., Mississippi; With wife Frances (Malone) and eight children, in-laws and grandchildren
• Residence: 1870, Police District 4, Madison, Mississippi; With wife Frances (Malone) and a number of children, in-laws and grandchildren
• Will: 12 Aug 1868, Madison Co., Mississippi; Madison Co., Mississippi, Will Bk. A, Case #2233, p 652 Last Will and Testament of Elijah Hester deceased Filed for record January 11th 1888 In the name of God Amen, I, Elijah Hester of said State and County being of sound mind and memory make and constitute this my last Will and Testament revoking all other wills by me made. Item 1st I give my body to the dust to be buried in such a manner as may suit my Executor and my soul to almighty God. Item 2nd I give and bequeath to my wife Frances all my property both real and personal to her oun use benefit and behalf forever in testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and Seal this the 12th day of August 1868. I hereby appoint my beloved wife Frances Hester Executor to this my last Will and Testament. In presence of his M. S. Cobb Elijah x Hester P. W. Hester mark J. R. Brooke J.P.

Notes:

Birth:
His headstone shows an exact death date but gives his age as "about 88 years"

Census:
This state census page is not dated

Buried:
Martin Cemetery

Elijah married Frances Malone 21 May 1813, Warren Co., Georgia. Frances was born 1 Jul 1793, South Carolina; died 4 Dec 1887; was buried Madison Co., Mississippi. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Census: 1820, Person Co., North Carolina
• Census: 1830, Caswell Co., North Carolina
• Census: 1840, Northern Div., Orange, North Carolina
• Census: 1860, Orange Co., North Carolina
• Census: 1870, Cedar Grove Twp., Orange, North Carolina
• Occupation: 1860, Orange Co., North Carolina; Farmer
• Occupation: 1870, Cedar Grove Twp., Orange, North Carolina; Farmer
• Probate: 5 May 1875, Orange Co., North Carolina; Will proved
• Residence: 1820, Person Co., North Carolina; With three boys under age 10, three girls age 10 to 15, a woman age 26 to 44 and seven slaves
• Residence: 1830, Caswell Co., North Carolina; With a girl under age 5, a boy age 5 to 9, a boy and two girls age 10 to 14, a boy age 15 to 19, a woman age 30 to 39 and twelve slaves
• Residence: 1840, Northern Div., Orange, North Carolina; With a boy under age 5, a girl aged 10 to 14, a boy aged 15 to 19, a woman aged 20 to 29 and fourteen slaves
• Residence: 1860, Orange Co., North Carolina; With five children and grandchildren
• Residence: 1870, Cedar Grove Twp., Orange, North Carolina; With seven children and grandchildren
• Will: 7 Dec 1867, Orange Co., North Carolina; To daughter Sally Warren; to Robert Hester; to Eli J Hester; to grandchildren heirs of Wilson Hester; to Mary Wills' heirs; to daughter Nancy Hester; to son E{illegible} Hester; to daughter Elizabeth Walker; to son Nicholas Hester; to grandson Nicholas Hester; Franklin G Warren executor

Nicholas — Elizabeth Hines. [Group Sheet]

Sally — Brandeis Malone. Brandeis (son of Daniel Malone and Elizabeth Staples) was born 1765 - 1784; died Aft 15 Jul 1815. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Census: 1830, Person Co., North Carolina
• Census: 1840, Person Co., North Carolina
• Census: 1860, Person Co., North Carolina; Bushy Fork P.O.
• Census: 1870, Bushy Fork Twp., Person, North Carolina; Bushy Fork P.O.
• Occupation: 1860, Person Co., North Carolina; "Widdow" (sic.)
• Residence: 1830, Person Co., North Carolina; With a boy age 15 to 19, a man age 20 to 29, a man age 30 to 39 and three slaves
• Residence: 1840, Person Co., North Carolina; With a boy aged 10 to 14, a girl aged 15 to 19, two men aged 20 to 29 and six slaves
• Residence: 1860, Person Co., North Carolina; With two farm hands, one of whom is a mulatto named Chesley Burch (this name appears in other Hester families)
• Residence: 1870, Bushy Fork Twp., Person, North Carolina; With several children and grandchildren

Nancy married Staples Malone 29 Jun 1805, Person Co., North Carolina. Staples (son of Daniel Malone and Elizabeth Staples) was born 1764; died Bef 10 Aug 1815, Person Co., North Carolina. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Census: 1830, Franklin Co., Alabama
• Census: 1840, Franklin Co., Alabama
• Census: 1850, Dist. 6, Franklin, Alabama
• Census: 1860, Eastern Subdiv., Franklin, Alabama; Frankfort P.O.
• Census: 1870, Twp. 6 Range 12, Franklin, Alabama; Frankfort P.O.
• Census: 1880, Twp. 10 Range 13, Franklin, Alabama; Enumeration District 88
• Occupation: 1850, Dist. 6, Franklin, Alabama; Farmer
• Occupation: 1860, Eastern Subdiv., Franklin, Alabama; Farmer
• Occupation: 1870, Twp. 6 Range 12, Franklin, Alabama; Farmer
• Occupation: 1880, Twp. 10 Range 13, Franklin, Alabama; Retired
• Residence: 1830, Franklin Co., Alabama; With a boy under age 5 and a woman age 20 to 29
• Residence: 1840, Franklin Co., Alabama; With a boy and a girl under age 5, two boys aged 5 to 10, a boy aged 10 to 15 and a woman aged 30 to 40
• Residence: 1850, Dist. 6, Franklin, Alabama; With wife Lucinda (Richardson), nine children and two brothers
• Residence: 1860, Eastern Subdiv., Franklin, Alabama; With wife Lucinda (Richardson) and six children
• Residence: 1867, Precinct 1, Franklin, Alabama; Election district 42
• Residence: 1870, Twp. 6 Range 12, Franklin, Alabama; With wife Lucinda (Richardson) and three sons
• Residence: 1880, Twp. 10 Range 13, Franklin, Alabama; With son William C Hester and family

Notes:

At least four sons of Roling Hester (b. 23 Jan 1807 NC, d. 20 Jul 1882 AL) and Lucinda Richardson (b. 9 Dec 1805 GA, d. 9 Oct 1875 AL) served in the Confederate Army. Roling was the son of William "Buck" Hester (b. 27 Jan 1780 NC, d. 5 Oct 1847 Franklin Co., AL) and Amy Malone. "Buck" Hester and Amy Malone were married 18 Oct 1805 in Person County, North Carolina. Amy was born 17 March 1789 in North Carolina and died 23 Jan 1840 Franklin County, Alabama. She was the daughter of John Malone (b. abt 1763 North Carolina) and Anne Blackwell who married 25 Jul 1786 in Granville County, NC. John was a son of Daniel Malone (b. about 1725 Virginia). Buck Hester was the son of Robert Hester (will written 22 Aug 1820 and probated June 1827, Person Co., NC). Buck came to Franlin county in 1818, first settling east of Russelville, around Tharp Springs. He later moved near Frankfort along Tollison creek. Buck and Amy Hester were the parents of sixteen children, four of whom were known to have served in the Confederate army: Sgt. William Carroll Hester, Pvt. Roland Benton Hester, Sterling Richardson Hester (rank unknown) and Pvt. Wiley Robertson Hester.

Roling Hester was born 23 January 1807 in North Carolina. He was the oldest child of William H. (Buck) Hester Sr. and Amy Malone Hester. In the spring of 1818, the year before Alabama became a state, young Roling, a lad 11 years of age, traveled by ox cart with his father, William H. (Buck) Hester Sr., from North Carolina to northwest Alabama. They settle five or six miles east of Russellville, Alabama, near the Gaines Trace at Tharp Springs. They cleared land, planted a small corn crop and erected a log cabin for themselves. William H. (Buck) Hester Sr. secured a section of land in 1818 in Franklin County from the Bureau of Land Management. Franklin County was created February 4, 1818 by the Alabama Territorial Legislature at St. Stephens.

In the latter part of 1818, Roling and his father returned to North Carolina to bring Roling's mother, Amy Malone Hester, and her six other children to their new home in Alabama. On the trip to Alabama, the Hester family was accompanied by Pumphrey and James Malone, who were brothers of Amy Malone Hester. They traveled in an ox cart caravan from Person County, North Carolina to their new home in the Territory of Alabama. In Alabama, the number of children of William H. (Buck) Hester Sr. and Amy Malone Hester grew to a total of 16.

Subsequently the Hester famly left their first settlement east of Russellville to relocate near the banks of Tollison creek, near Frankfort, Alabama. Descendants think the reason for the move was that the eastern part of Franklin County was becoming too heavily populated. largely as a result of the finalizing of the 1817 Indian treaties. This increase in population lessened the supply of fish and game in east Franklin County. There was a bountiful supply of wild game in the unsettled wilderness and an abundance of fish in Tollison creek. This area was bounded on the western side by the Chickasaw Indian Territory, which followed the course of Cane Creek through what is today Colbert County (created 1867) and continued southward through Franklin County. According to old land records, Roling Hester purchased over 200 acres of land in this area between 1834 and 1855.

At the age of 22, Roling married Lucendy Richardson, a native of Georgia who was 17 at the time. They reared nine children to adulthood. Eight of these children parented large families. Their third child, James Goodloe Hester never married. Much of the seventy five year life span of Roling Hester was spent along Tollison Creek. He and his wife Lucendy Richardson Hester, are buried in that area of Franklin County, Alabama, in the Malone Cemetery.

Probate records of Franklin Co., Alabama were destroyed in 1890 and are not available for earlier years (26 Sep 2017)

Buried:
Malone Cemetery

Roling married Lucinda Richardson 11 Dec 1828, Maury Co., Tennessee. Lucinda (daughter of John Wiley Richardson and Syntha Willis) was born 9 Dec 1805, Georgia; died 9 Oct 1875, Alabama; was buried Franklin Co., Alabama. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Census: 1850, Dist. 6, Franklin, Alabama
• Residence: 1850, Dist. 6, Franklin, Alabama; With husband John Richardson and five children

Notes:

Buried:
Carroll Place

Nancy married John Richardson 3 Jan 1826. John (son of John Wiley Richardson and Syntha Willis) was born 14 Jan 1796, Georgia; died 12 Jan 1876, Franklin Co., Alabama; was buried Franklin Co., Alabama. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Census: 1840, Franklin Co., Alabama
• Census: 1850, Dist. 6, Franklin, Alabama
• Census: 1860, Western Div., Franklin, Alabama; Frankfort P.O.
• Occupation: 1850, Dist. 6, Franklin, Alabama; Farmer
• Occupation: 1860, Western Div., Franklin, Alabama; Farmer
• Residence: 1840, Franklin Co., Alabama; With two boys and two girls under age 5, a boy and a girl aged 5 to 10 and a woman aged 20 to 30
• Residence: 1850, Dist. 6, Franklin, Alabama; With wife Sarah M (Bowen) and eleven children (including 1-year-old triplets)
• Residence: 1860, Western Div., Franklin, Alabama; With wife Sarah M (Bowen) and seven children

Notes:

Probate records of Franklin Co., Alabama are not available for dates before 1890; they were destroyed in a courthouse fire. Later records are available only through Family History Centers (28 Sep 2017)

John married Sarah Malinda Bowen 24 Feb 1831, Franklin Co., Alabama. Sarah was born 1812, Tennessee; died Aft 01 Jun 1870; was buried Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Census: 1850, Missouri Twp., Clark, Arkansas
• Census: 1860, Antoine Twp., Clark, Arkansas; Okolona P.O.
• Residence: 1850, Missouri Twp., Clark, Arkansas; With husband Ebenezer J Bourland and seven children
• Residence: 1860, Antoine Twp., Clark, Arkansas; With husband Ebenezer J Bourland and five children

Notes:

Birth:
The 1860 census lists her birth place as "S C"

Mary married Ebenezer J Bourland, Junior 25 Feb 1830. Ebenezer was born 1812 - 1813, Kentucky; died 8 Oct 1862 - 26 Oct 1865. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Census: 1850, Dist. 6, Franklin, Alabama
• Census: 1860, Western Div., Franklin, Alabama; Frankfort P.O.
• Census: 1870, Twp. 6 Range 13, Franklin, Alabama; Frankfort P.O.
• Census: 1880, Twp. 6 Range 13, Franklin, Alabama; Enumeration District 88
• Occupation: 1870, Twp. 6 Range 13, Franklin, Alabama; Keeping house
• Residence: 1850, Dist. 6, Franklin, Alabama; With husband Simeon Wates and five daughters
• Residence: 1860, Western Div., Franklin, Alabama; With husband Simeon Wates and two children
• Residence: 1870, Twp. 6 Range 13, Franklin, Alabama; With husband Simeon Wates, a stepson and three children
• Residence: 1880, Twp. 6 Range 13, Franklin, Alabama; With son Sim and family

Judy married Simeon Wates 2 Jan 1831. Simeon was born 1803, South Carolina; died 1 Jun 1870 - 1 Jun 1880. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Also Known As: Sarah
• Census: 1850, Dist. 8, Lawrence, Alabama
• Census: 1860, Southern Div., Lawrence, Alabama; Moulton P.O.
• Residence: 1850, Dist. 8, Lawrence, Alabama; With husband Lindsey Moore and eight children
• Residence: 1860, Southern Div., Lawrence, Alabama; With husband Lindsey Moore and ten children

Salley married Lindsey Moore 25 Dec 1832. Lindsey was born 15 Apr 1806, North Carolina; died 23 Apr 1881, Moulton, Lawrence, Alabama. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Census: 1850, Dist. 6, Franklin, Alabama
• Occupation: 1850, Dist. 6, Franklin, Alabama; Farmer
• Residence: 1850, Dist. 6, Franklin, Alabama; With wife Malissa (Lindsey), five children and a sister-in-law

Notes:

Probate records of Franklin Co., Alabama are not available for dates before 1890; they were destroyed in a courthouse fire (28 Sep 2017)

William married Melissa Lindsey 20 Sep 1840. Melissa was born 1823-1824, South Carolina; died 1882, Franklin Co., Alabama; was buried Tollison Creek, Franklin, Alabama. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Census: 1860, Western Div., Franklin, Alabama; Frankfort P.O.
• Census: 1870, Frankfort, Franklin, Alabama; Frankfort P.O.
• Census: 1880, Twp. 7 Range 12, Franklin, Alabama; Enumeration District 89
• Occupation: 1860, Western Div., Franklin, Alabama; Farmer
• Occupation: 1870, Frankfort, Franklin, Alabama; Farmer
• Occupation: 1880, Twp. 7 Range 12, Franklin, Alabama; Farmer
• Residence: 1860, Western Div., Franklin, Alabama; With wife Sarah A (Williams)
• Residence: 1870, Frankfort, Franklin, Alabama; With wife Sarah A (Williams)
• Residence: 1880, Twp. 7 Range 12, Franklin, Alabama; With wife Mary M (Williams) and two young children

Notes:

Probate records of Franklin Co., Alabama are not available for dates before 1890; they were destroyed in a courthouse fire. Records for later dates are only available through Family History Centers (28 Sep 2017)

Robert — Mary Mandy Williams. Mary was born 1830, Alabama; died Aft 01 Jun 1880. [Group Sheet]

Robert — Sara Ann Williams. Sara was born 1830, South Carolina; died Aft 01 Jun 1870. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Census: 1850, Dist. 5, Franklin, Alabama
• Census: 1860, Western Div., Franklin, Alabama; Frankfort P.O.
• Census: 1870, Twp. 13 Range 3 East, Johnson, Illinois; Vienna P.O.
• Census: 1880, Vienna, Johnson, Illinois; Enumeration District 57
• Occupation: 1850, Dist. 5, Franklin, Alabama; Farmer
• Occupation: 1860, Western Div., Franklin, Alabama; Farmer
• Occupation: 1870, Twp. 13 Range 3 East, Johnson, Illinois; Farm laborer
• Occupation: 1880, Vienna, Johnson, Illinois; Farmer
• Probate: 17 Aug 1885, Johnson Co., Illinois; Estate administrator J S Hester gives notice of claims adjustment
• Probate: 6 Feb 1888, Johnson Co., Illinois; Estate settled
• Residence: 1850, Dist. 5, Franklin, Alabama; With wife Sarah (Rikard) and five children
• Residence: 1860, Western Div., Franklin, Alabama; With wife Sarah (Rikard) and ten children
• Residence: 1870, Twp. 13 Range 3 East, Johnson, Illinois; With wife Sarah (Rikard) and five children
• Residence: 1880, Vienna, Johnson, Illinois; With wife Sarah (Rikard) and grandson S W Hester

Notes:

Buried:
Bridges Cemetery

Chesley married Sarah Rikard 25 Jul 1844, Franklin Co., Alabama. Sarah was born 1826, South Carolina; died 1 Jun 1885; was buried Johnson Co., Illinois. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Census: 1850, Dist. 5, Franklin, Alabama
• Census: 1860, Dist. 5, Lauderdale, Alabama; Florence P.O.
• Census: 1880, Twp. 1 Range 12, Lauderdale, Alabama; Enumeration District 148
• Occupation: 1880, Twp. 1 Range 12, Lauderdale, Alabama; Keeping house
• Residence: 1850, Dist. 5, Franklin, Alabama; With husband Levi Rikard and five children
• Residence: 1860, Dist. 5, Lauderdale, Alabama; With husband Levi Rickard, eight children and a farm hand
• Residence: 1880, Twp. 1 Range 12, Lauderdale, Alabama; With husband Levi Rickard and three children

Amy married Levi Rikard 18 Feb 1841, Franklin Co., Alabama. Levi was born 1822, South Carolina; died Aft 1 Jun 1880. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Census: 1870, Twp. 6 Range 12, Franklin, Alabama; Frankfort P.O.
• Census: 1880, Twp. 6 Range 12, Franklin, Alabama; Enumeration District 88
• Occupation: 1870, Twp. 6 Range 12, Franklin, Alabama; Keeping house
• Occupation: 1880, Twp. 6 Range 12, Franklin, Alabama; Keeping house
• Residence: 1870, Twp. 6 Range 12, Franklin, Alabama; With husband Robert H Rikard and seven children
• Residence: 1880, Twp. 6 Range 12, Franklin, Alabama; With husband Robert H Rikard and three children

Semirah married Robert Henry Rikard Abt 1853, Franklin County, Alabama. Robert was born 1833, Franklin Co., Alabama; died Aft 1 Jun 1880. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Census: 1850, Dist. 6, Franklin, Alabama
• Census: 1860, St. Francis Twp., Phillips, Arkansas; Helena P.O.
• Residence: 1850, Dist. 6, Franklin, Alabama; With husband John P Malone and two children
• Residence: 1860, St. Francis Twp., Phillips, Arkansas; With husband John P Malone, six children and a brother-in-law

Pertheney married John Pomfret Malone 17 Mar 1844. John (son of John Malone and Rebecca Pittard) was born 1824-1825, Alabama; died Aft 1 Jun 1880. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Census: 1850, Dist. 5, Franklin, Alabama
• Census: 1870, Twp. 3 Range 11, Lauderdale, Alabama; Florence P.O.
• Census: 1880, Twp. 7 Range 13, Franklin, Alabama; Enumeration District 88
• Occupation: 1870, Twp. 3 Range 11, Lauderdale, Alabama; Keeping house
• Occupation: 1880, Twp. 7 Range 13, Franklin, Alabama; Keeping house
• Residence: 1850, Dist. 5, Franklin, Alabama; With husband John C Rikard and two sons
• Residence: 1870, Twp. 3 Range 11, Lauderdale, Alabama; With husband John C Rikard, seven children and a daughter-in-law
• Residence: 1880, Twp. 7 Range 13, Franklin, Alabama; With five children and one niece

Notes:

Hulda Rilla Hester is sometimes referred to as Mahulda Rilla Hester. Hulda Rilla is the name that Amy Malone Hester used when recording her daughter's birth in the family bible.

Both Hulda and her husband, John Carlyle Rickard, are buried in the Greenhill cemetery in Franklin County, Alabama.

Buried:
Greenhill-Ezzell Cemetery

Hulda married John Carlyle Rikard 6 Mar 1845, Franklin Co., Alabama. John was born 20 Jul 1819, Newberry Co., South Carolina; died 13 Jul 1878, Franklin Co., Alabama; was buried Franklin Co., Alabama. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Could not find in 1850 census.

Probate records of Franklin Co., Alabama are not available for dates before 1890; they were destroyed in a courthouse fire (28 Sep 2017)

Other Events:

• Census: 1850, Dist. 6, Franklin, Alabama
• Census: 1860, Eastern Subdiv., Franklin, Alabama; Russelville P.O.
• Civil War Veteran: 21 Dec 1861 - 1865; Co L, 4 Alabama Cavalry Regt, CSA
• Occupation: 1850, Dist. 6, Franklin, Alabama; Farm laborer
• Occupation: 1860, Eastern Subdiv., Franklin, Alabama; Farmer
• Residence: 1850, Dist. 6, Franklin, Alabama; With brother Roling Hester, sister-in-law Lucinda (Richardson) and nine nieces and nephews
• Residence: 1860, Eastern Subdiv., Franklin, Alabama; With wife Catherine O (Thorn) and one child

Notes:

Hudson G. Hester was the 15th. child of William "Buck" and Amy Malone Hester. Married Catherine O. Thorn. 4 known boys were born to this union.

Hudson G. enlisted in the Confederate Army on Dec. 21, 1861 in Cherokee, AL He was a member of Co. H 1st. Cav.

ON his CSA Army foot marker, it has his army unit:: Co. L
4th. Regt. Roddey's Cav. AL

He contracted Smallpox on his way home after being discharged. After arriving home he was forced to stand at a distance from his house, only to look and talk to his family for a short while.

He is buried in an unnamed cemetery # 4 near Mt. Zion Church near Russellville, AL. His grave is enclosed with a pretty white Wrought Iron Fence. Andrew Jackson "Jack" James, who also contracted smallpox, died about the same time and is also buried near Hudson's grave.

Probate records of Franklin Co., Alabama are not available for dates before 1890; they were destroyed in a courthouse fire (28 Sep 2017)

Buried:
Mount Zion Church Cemetery

Hudson — Catherine O Thorn. Catherine was born 1838 - 1839, Alabama; died 1896; was buried Vina, Franklin, Alabama. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Census: 1850, Dist. 6, Franklin, Alabama
• Census: 1860, Eastern Subdiv., Franklin, Alabama; Frankfort P.O.
• Occupation: 1850, Dist. 6, Franklin, Alabama; Farm laborer
• Occupation: 1860, Eastern Subdiv., Franklin, Alabama; Farmer
• Residence: 1850, Dist. 6, Franklin, Alabama; With brother Roling Hester, sister-in-law Lucinda (Richardson) and nine nieces and nephews
• Residence: 1860, Eastern Subdiv., Franklin, Alabama; With wife Martha J (Elledge) and one child

Notes:

Probate records of Franklin Co., Alabama are not available for dates before 1890; they were destroyed in a courthouse fire (28 Sep 2017)

Lucas — Martha Jane Elledge. Martha was born Oct 1840, Alabama; died 19 Jan 1921, Madison Co., Alabama; was buried 20 Jan 1921, New Market, Madison, Alabama. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Census: 1850, Dist. 6, Franklin, Alabama
• Census: 1870, Twp. 6 Range 13, Franklin, Alabama; Frankfort P.O.
• Census: 1880, Twp. 10 Range 13, Franklin, Alabama; Enumeration District 88
• Census: 1900, Belgreen, Franklin, Alabama; Enumeration District 6-23
• Civil War Veteran: Sep 1862 - Apr 1865; Co. E, 4th Alabama Cavalry CSA
• Occupation: 1850, Dist. 6, Franklin, Alabama; Farm laborer
• Occupation: 1870, Twp. 6 Range 13, Franklin, Alabama; Farmer
• Occupation: 1880, Twp. 10 Range 13, Franklin, Alabama; Farmer
• Occupation: 1900, Belgreen, Franklin, Alabama; Miller
• Residence: 1850, Dist. 6, Franklin, Alabama; With parents Roling and Lucinda (Richardson) Hester, eight siblings and two uncles
• Residence: 1867, Precinct 1, Franklin, Alabama; Election district 42
• Residence: 1870, Twp. 6 Range 13, Franklin, Alabama; With wife Jane (Bolton), eight children and a brother-in-law
• Residence: 1880, Twp. 10 Range 13, Franklin, Alabama; With wife Jane (Bolton), four children, brother James T, father Roling
• Residence: 1900, Belgreen, Franklin, Alabama; With wife Jane (Bolton), a brother and three boarders

Notes:

Wartime Letter From William Carroll Hester

(Thanks to Patricia Cooper and Robert Williams for forwarding this)


April 18th. 1864

Dear beloved wife
I take my pen in hand to let you know how I am getting along I am well as present and a doing very well I hope when these few lines come to hand once more we are at Hill Burrogh on the Rail Road about tenn mils from Decatur they say there are seven thousand yankys in Decatur we saddle up this morning to go hav a fight the yankys went bac and did not hav any fight. I expect we will hav fighting to do hear we left Georgia the 6th of Aprile and got hear the 16th all of our boys ar well S R and R B are well and a doing very well I would to hear from you very well to know how your Pa was geting along with his crop I would like to know what J A BOLTON sas a doing I want to know what all is a going on in the contry. I hant received but one letter sinc I was at home I want to see you very bad I dont know when I will get to come home to see you the yankys is as thick as black birds up hear. my prays is for peace once more in our land so we can liv togher as we have once before I want you to do the same and pray to God to pardon our sins and your Dear Husband will do the same writ soon as no more only I remain your tru Husband untill death
Wm. C HESTER the 4th Ala. Cav Co. E
Johns Brigade Capt. E J Oden Company

Sgt. William Carroll Hester, born 14 Oct 1829 in Franklin County, Alabama; died 21 Nov 1908 Franklin County Alabama. He married 23 Sep 1852 to Jane Bolton, daughter if Benjamin Littleberry Bolton and Emoline Elizabeth Jones. William Carroll and Jane Hester are buried in Greenhil-Ezzell Cemetery, Franklin County Alabama. They were the parents of :

1. Robert Carroll Hester (b.7 Jun 1853, d. 22 Sep 1942), married Martha Adeline Bolton.

2. Chesley Amos Hester (b. 3 Mar 1855, d. 1 Jan 1944), married Amy Elizabeth Rickard.

3. Joseph Porter Hester (b. 17 Apr 1858, d. 26 Apr 1927), married 1st Kizya Ann Johnson, married 2nd Ann Rosetta (Massey) Tyra.

4. Druciller Victoria Hester (b. 4 Oct 1859, d. 9 Oct 1942), married Benjamin Hammon Johnson, Son of William J. and Nancy Jane Morris.

5. Lucinda Emeline Eliza Hester (b. 12 Jan 1862, d. 28 Jun 1941), married William Garrisson Brown, son of Joseph Brown and Catherine Ezzell.

6. William Jehu Hester (b. 18 Aug 1864, d. 21 Oct 1859), married Jessie Rhoda Jones.

7. Leora Etta Hester (b. 8 Jan 1867, d. 13 Apr 1959), married Levi Mitchell Rickard.

8. Roland Arthur Hester (b. 16 May 1869, d. 12 Nov 1951), married Molsey Elizabeth Flanagan, daughter of James Alexander Flanagan and Miranda King.

In 1922, William Carroll Hester's widow received a Confederate Pension from the State of Alabama. The only property listed was 145 acres she owned in Franklin County, Alabama which was then worth $1500.00. His tombstone records his service in Company G, but it is known that he enlisted Sept. 1862 in Company E and served until surrender.

Probate records of Franklin Co., Alabama are available online in Family History Centers (26 Sep 2017)

Buried:
Greenhill-Ezzell Cemetery

William married Jane Bolton 23 Sep 1852, Franklin County, Alabama. Jane was born 25 Apr 1835, Pickens County, Alabama; died 19 Sep 1925, Belgreen, Franklin, Alabama; was buried Franklin Co., Alabama. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Census: 1860, Clinton Precinct, Greene, Alabama; Clinton P.O.
• Census: 1870, Twp. 6 Range 12, Franklin, Alabama; Frankfort P.O.
• Census: 1880, Twp. 6 Range 12, Franklin, Alabama; Enumeration District 89
• Census: 1900, Belgreen, Franklin, Alabama; Enumeration District 6-23
• Occupation: 1860, Clinton Precinct, Greene, Alabama; Overseer
• Occupation: 1870, Twp. 6 Range 12, Franklin, Alabama; Farmer
• Occupation: 1880, Twp. 6 Range 12, Franklin, Alabama; Farmer
• Occupation: 1900, Belgreen, Franklin, Alabama; Farmer
• Residence: 1860, Clinton Precinct, Greene, Alabama; With wife Mary A (King), two children and a brother
• Residence: 1870, Twp. 6 Range 12, Franklin, Alabama; With wife Mary A (King), seven children and a farm hand
• Residence: 1880, Twp. 6 Range 12, Franklin, Alabama; With wife Mary A (King) and eight children
• Residence: 1900, Belgreen, Franklin, Alabama; With wife Mary A (King) Hester

Notes:

Probate records of Franklin Co., Alabama are available online at Family History Centers (26 Sep 2017)

Buried:
Malone Cemetery

John married Mary Ann King 28 Feb 1855, Greene Co., Alabama. Mary was born 1 May 1836, Alabama; died 13 Jun 1916, Tuscumbia, Colbert, Alabama; was buried Franklin Co., Alabama. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Census: 1850, Dist. 6, Franklin, Alabama
• Census: 1860, Eastern Subdiv., Franklin, Alabama; Frankfort P.O.
• Census: 1870, Twp. 6 Range 12, Franklin, Alabama; Frankfort P.O.
• Census: 1880, Twp. 10 Range 13, Franklin, Alabama; Enumeration District 88
• Census: 1900, Belgreen, Franklin, Alabama; Enumeration District 6-23
• Occupation: 1850, Dist. 6, Franklin, Alabama; Farmer
• Occupation: 1860, Eastern Subdiv., Franklin, Alabama; Farm laborer
• Occupation: 1880, Twp. 10 Range 13, Franklin, Alabama; Laborer
• Occupation: 1900, Belgreen, Franklin, Alabama; Farm laborer
• Residence: 1850, Dist. 6, Franklin, Alabama; With parents Roling and Lucinda (Richardson) Hester, eight siblings and two uncles
• Residence: 1860, Eastern Subdiv., Franklin, Alabama; With parents Roling and Lucinda (Richardson) Hester and five siblings
• Residence: 1870, Twp. 6 Range 12, Franklin, Alabama; With parents Roling and Lucinda (Richardson) Hester and two brothers
• Residence: 1880, Twp. 10 Range 13, Franklin, Alabama; With brother William C Hester and family
• Residence: 1900, Belgreen, Franklin, Alabama; With brother William C Hester and family

Notes:

James Goodloe Hester never married.

The 1870 census labels him "Insane."
The 1880 census labels him an "Idiot."

Probate records of Franklin Co., Alabama are available online at Family History Centers (26 Sep 2017)

Buried:
Greenhill-Ezzell Cemetery
Hester plot

Other Events:

• Census: 1860, Western Div., Franklin, Alabama; Frankfort P.O.
• Census: 1870, Twp. 6 Range 13, Franklin, Alabama; Frankfort P.O.
• Census: 1880, Twp. 6 Range 3, Franklin, Alabama; Enumeration District 1-88
• Occupation: 1870, Twp. 6 Range 13, Franklin, Alabama; Keeping house
• Occupation: 1880, Twp. 6 Range 3, Franklin, Alabama; Keeping house
• Residence: 1860, Western Div., Franklin, Alabama; With husband Richard G Malone and two children
• Residence: 1870, Twp. 6 Range 13, Franklin, Alabama; With husband Richard G Malone and five children
• Residence: 1880, Twp. 6 Range 3, Franklin, Alabama; With husband Richard G Malone and five children

Notes:

Buried:
Malone Cemetery

Mary — Richard Green Malone. Richard was born 6 Feb 1831, McNairy Co., Tennessee; died 30 May 1912, Lee Co., Mississippi; was buried Chapelville, Lee, Mississippi. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Census: 1850, Dist. 6, Franklin, Alabama
• Census: 1860, Eastern Subdiv., Franklin, Alabama; Frankfort P.O.
• Census: 1870, Twp. 6 Range 12, Franklin, Alabama; Frankfort P.O.
• Census: 1880, Twp. 6 Range 12, Franklin, Alabama; Enumeration District 89
• Census: 1900, Pikeville, Marion, Alabama; Enumeration District 6-68
• Civil War Veteran: 28 Mar 1861 - 01 Apr 1862, Alabama; Private, Co E, 2nd Alabama Infantry
• Occupation: 1860, Eastern Subdiv., Franklin, Alabama; Farm laborer
• Occupation: 1870, Twp. 6 Range 12, Franklin, Alabama; Farm laborer
• Occupation: 1880, Twp. 6 Range 12, Franklin, Alabama; Farm worker
• Occupation: 1900, Pikeville, Marion, Alabama; Farmer
• Probate: 30 Oct 1900, Marion County, Alabama; Letters of administration granted to W H Carpenter, General Administrator
• Probate: 16 Jan 1901, Marion County, Alabama; Estate sale of land scheduled for 11 Feb 1901
• Probate: 27 Feb 1902, Marion County, Alabama; Final estate settlement
• Residence: 1850, Dist. 6, Franklin, Alabama; With parents Roling and Lucinda (Richardson) Hester, eight siblings and two uncles
• Residence: 1860, Eastern Subdiv., Franklin, Alabama; With parents Roling and Lucinda (Richardson) Hester and five siblings
• Residence: 1870, Twp. 6 Range 12, Franklin, Alabama; With parents Roling and Lucinda (Richardson) Hester and two brothers
• Residence: 1880, Twp. 6 Range 12, Franklin, Alabama; In the home of brother Robert M Hester, with a sister, two nieces and son Arthur M Hester
• Residence: 1900, Pikeville, Marion, Alabama; With wife Mahala C (Stone) Hester and four daughters

Notes:

Roland Benton Hester was born May 20 1840 Franklin County Alabama, the fifth child of Roling Hester and Lucinda Richardson. He died 11 Oct 1900 in Hamilton, Alabama. He married 1st "Welty" (or Wealtha) Ann Malone. They had one son, Arthur McGara Hester (b. June 1 1872). After 1st wife passed away, Roland married Eva Malone, but soon Eva deceased and Roland took yet another wife, Susie Ann Cantrell (1856-1891) of Marion County, Alabama. To this third marriage was born three sons and one daughter: Garland Benton Hester (died as an infant); Rachael Lucretia Hester (1885-1935; married 1904 to Robert Charles Duncan, Jr.); William Chesley Hester (died as infant); and Moorman Sacratus Hester (died as infant).

After 3rd wife, Susie Ann passed away on 28 June 1891, Roland married ( 17 Mar, 1892 Shottsville, AL) Mahala Caroline Stone (b. Mar 18, 1854-d. 1937) also of Marion Co., Alabama (daughter of John Lyle Stone). To this 4th marriage was born two daughters, Huldah Jane Hester (1895-1914; married Phillip Edgar Ritch)and Mary Ann Hester (1897-1976; married George Madison Gann). Roland's widow, Mahala, in July 1908, received a Confederate pension for his faithful service to the Confederacy. Eight years after his death, Mahala owned 40 acres in Marion County, one mare with two colts, a cow with calfs, one hog, a clock, and a horse wagon. Total property value: $227.00.

Not found in Marion Co., Alabama online probate records (20 Oct 2015)

Census:
This census shows his name as "Robert" while his brother Robert is listed as "Roling." The census taker botched a number of other names in this family as well

Census:
Listed as "Robt J Hester"

Buried:
Hester Plot
Terrell Cemetery

Roland — Weltha A Malone. Weltha (daughter of James Malone and Matilda James) was born 1850, Alabama; died Aft 01 Jun 1872. [Group Sheet]

Roland — Eva Malone. Eva (daughter of James Malone and Matilda James) was born 1862, Alabama. [Group Sheet]

Roland — Arthusa Cantrell. Arthusa was born 1856, Hamilton, Marion, Alabama; died 28 Jun 1891. [Group Sheet]

Roland married Mahala Caroline Stone 21 Mar 1892, Shottsville, Marion, Alabama. Mahala (daughter of John Lyle Stone and Margaret Caroline Jaggers) was born 18 Mar 1854, Bull Mountain, Marion, Alabama; died 31 Dec 1937, Marion Co., Alabama. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Census: 1850, Dist. 6, Franklin, Alabama
• Census: 1860, Eastern Subdiv., Franklin, Alabama; Frankfort P.O.
• Census: 1870, Twp. 6 Range 12, Franklin, Alabama; Frankfort P.O.
• Census: 1880, Twp. 7 Range 12, Franklin, Alabama; Enumeration District 89
• Census: 1900, Italy, Ellis, Texas; Enumeration District 6-34
• Census: 1910, Justice Precinct 8, Ellis, Texas; Enumeration District 5-148
• Civil War Veteran: Apr 1862 - 15 May 1865, Alabama; Co. L 4th Alabama Cavalry
• Occupation: 1860, Eastern Subdiv., Franklin, Alabama; Farm laborer
• Occupation: 1870, Twp. 6 Range 12, Franklin, Alabama; Farmer
• Occupation: 1880, Twp. 7 Range 12, Franklin, Alabama; Farmer
• Occupation: 1900, Italy, Ellis, Texas; Farmer
• Occupation: 1910, Justice Precinct 8, Ellis, Texas; Farmer, General farm
• Residence: 1850, Dist. 6, Franklin, Alabama; With parents Roling and Lucinda (Richardson) Hester, eight siblings and two uncles
• Residence: 1860, Eastern Subdiv., Franklin, Alabama; With parents Roling and Lucinda (Richardson) Hester and five siblings
• Residence: 1870, Twp. 6 Range 12, Franklin, Alabama; With wife Frances A (Windom), a son and a servant
• Residence: 1880, Twp. 7 Range 12, Franklin, Alabama; With wife Fanny (Windom), four children and a farm hand
• Residence: 1900, Italy, Ellis, Texas; With wife Frances A (Windom) and four children
• Residence: 1910, Justice Precinct 8, Ellis, Texas; Italy and Avalon Rd With wife Fannie (Windom) and two sons

Notes:

Not found in available online Ellis Co., Texas Probate Records (Wills, Inventories, Estates, Minutes, Dockets) (21 Nov 2013)

Census:
This census lists his name as "Simeon." The census taker botched many other names in this family as well

Sterling married Frances Adeline Windom 29 Dec 1867, Lawrence Co., Alabama. Frances was born 2 Sep 1850, Alabama; died 3 Dec 1912, Italy, Ellis, Texas; was buried 4 Dec 1912, Italy, Ellis, Texas. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Census: 1850, Dist. 6, Franklin, Alabama
• Census: 1860, Eastern Subdiv., Franklin, Alabama; Frankfort P.O.
• Census: 1870, Twp. 6 Range 13, Franklin, Alabama; Frankfort P.O.
• Census: 1880, Twp. 7 Range 12, Franklin, Alabama; Enumeration District 89
• Census: 1900, Belgreen, Franklin, Alabama; Enumeration District 6-23
• Census: 1910, Belgreen, Franklin, Alabama; Enumeration District 7-89
• Census: 1920, Belgreen, Franklin, Alabama; Enumeration District 10-31
• Civil War Veteran: 18 Aug 1861 - May 1865, Alabama; Private, Co E, 16th Alabama Infantry Private, Co L, 4th Alabama Cavalry
• Occupation: 1870, Twp. 6 Range 13, Franklin, Alabama; Farm laborer
• Occupation: 1880, Twp. 7 Range 12, Franklin, Alabama; Farmer & Miller
• Occupation: 1900, Belgreen, Franklin, Alabama; Farmer
• Occupation: 1910, Belgreen, Franklin, Alabama; Farmer, General farm
• Occupation: 1920, Belgreen, Franklin, Alabama; Farmer, General Farm
• Residence: 1850, Dist. 6, Franklin, Alabama; With parents Roling and Lucinda (Richardson) Hester, eight siblings and two uncles
• Residence: 1860, Eastern Subdiv., Franklin, Alabama; With parents Roling and Lucinda (Richardson) Hester and five siblings
• Residence: 1867, Precinct 1, Franklin, Alabama; Election district 42
• Residence: 1870, Twp. 6 Range 13, Franklin, Alabama; With wife Mourn C (Thompson) and an infant daughter
• Residence: 1880, Twp. 7 Range 12, Franklin, Alabama; With wife Mourn C (Thompson), six children, aunt Mary Watkins and a hired hand
• Residence: 1900, Belgreen, Franklin, Alabama; With wife Mourning C (Thompson) and seven children
• Residence: 1906, Belgreen, Franklin, Alabama
• Residence: 1910, Belgreen, Franklin, Alabama; Cotton Gin Rd With wife Mourning C (Thompson), three children and a servant
• Residence: 28 Jul 1916, Belgreen, Franklin, Alabama
• Residence: 1920, Belgreen, Franklin, Alabama; Jacinta Rd With wife Mourning C (Thompson)

Notes:

Copied from the Franklin County Times, Russellville, Alabama,
Dated: Thursday, August 29, 1929
(The spelling in this newspaper article is copied as it was printed, by: Ann Glasgow.)

Wiley R. Hester, Pioneer, Passes, Aged 85 Years

Was last of his generation and was widely known and highly respected

Mr. Wiley R. Hester died Tuesday night, August 27, at the home of his daughter, Mrs. James Britton, at Belgreen. He had been ill some time and his death was not unexpected by his host of friends throughout Franklin county, of which he was an honored pioneer.

Funeral services were held Thursday afternoon at Belgreen, conducted by the Methodist pastor, Rev. Bowen, and were largely attended by relatives and friends. Interment was in Belgreen cemetery.

Mr. Hester was the oldest member of the large Hester family in Franklin county, having celebrated his eighty-fifth birthday anniversary July 25. He was an upright citizen and enjoyed the respects and esteem of all who knew him. He reared eleven children, all of whom survive him. His wife died several years ago. His children are:

Mrs. Mollie King, Belgreen; Mrs. Ella Ezzell, near Pleasant Site; Ed Hester, Belgreen; Mrs. J. L. Sparks, near Frankfort; John Hester, Texas; Charles Hester, Belgreen; Walter Hester, Belgreen, G. Hester, near Boonville, Miss; Mrs. Dora Britton, Moorewood, Oklahoma; Herbert Hester, Spruce Pine; Mrs. Cora Britton, Belgreen.

Mr. Hester also is survived by over 100 grandchildren and great-grand children. He served in the Confederate army, making a splendid record.

Private Wiley Robertson Hester, was born 25 Jul 1844 Frankfort, Franklin County, Alabama, died 28 Aug 1929 Franklin county, Alabama. Wiley pension record file states in different places that he was in Company L and in another place gives company E of the 4th Alabama Cavalry. The reference to Co E (4th AL CAV) appears to be an error, since it was in Co E of the 16th Alabama Infantry that Wiley first saw action (enlisted Aug 18th 1861, Courtland, Alabama at age 17). Sometime during 1863 he transferred to Co L 4th Alabama Cavalry.

During his days in the Infantry, he saw action at the Battle of Fish Creek, Kentucky, Shiloh and at Corinth. In Corinth, he was wounded-- shot himself through the hand, due to an "accident in Camp." Wiley was discharged and paroled at Tuscumbia (also given as "Old Newport") in Spring of 1865. He married in 1868 to Mourn Christine Thompson, daughter of William J. Thompson and Eliner Almirah Crow (Mourn's death certificate gives her mother's name as "Elimira Coleman". I am not certain which is correct). Wiley was a member of the Belgreen Methodist Church and is buried in the church cemetery. He was described as "an upright citizen and enjoyed the respect and esteem of all who knew him." They had the following children:

1. Mollie Joe Hester (b. 11 Mar 1870, d. 15 Nov 1953), Married William Robert King, son of Epperson King and Marite Evaline Brown.

2. Rebecca Louella Hester (b. 9 Feb 1872, d. 13 Nov 1940), Married James Garrison Ezzell, son of James Marion Ezzell and Sarah Ann Hunnicutt.

3. James Edward Hester (b. 21 Sep 1874, d. 12 Jun 1948), Married Mary Rebecca Sparks, daughter of Christopher Columbus Sparks and Adeline Cook.

4. Alma Jerusa Hester (b. 27 Aug 1876, d. 21 Nov 1955), Married John Lemuel Sparks, son of Christopher
Columbus Sparks and Adeline Cook.

5. John Roling Hester (b. 19 Apr 1878, d. 19 Dec 1963), Married Georgia Ann Lowry, daughter of Peter Bascom and E. V. Battle.

6. Charles Fortner Hester (b. 2 Nov 1879, d. 18 Oct 1939), Married Annie Leona Britton.

7. Walter Alexander Hester (b. 17 Nov 1881, d. 27 Jul 1964), Married Jessie Florence Hooper.

8. Wiley George Hester (b.31 Mar 1883, d. 27 Apr 1968), Married Sarah Alice Bolton.

9. Roberta Eudora Hester (b. 13 Aug 1886, d. 3 Sep 1982), Married William Edgar Britton, son of Corridon Dexter Britton and Rebecca Ezzell.

10. William Herbert Hester (b. 13 Jun 1889, d. 12 Feb 1962), Married Martha Elizabeth Britton.

11. Cora Ethel Hester (b. 25 Dec 1892, d. 28 Nov 1972), Married James Dexter Britton.


In 1916, Wiley applied for a Confederate pension. On it he listed 144 acres he owned in Franklin County, Alabama which was valued at $ 6.00. Other property he had was one horse ($75); three cattle ($45); one hog ($5); one gun ($5); two watches/clocks ($2); household furniture ($50); one bicycle/vehicle ($10); and farming tools ($25).

Probate records of Franklin Co., Alabama are available online at Family History Centers (26 Sep 2017)

Census:
The 1850 census lists his name as "William R"; this census has incorrect names for a number of others in this family as well

Buried:
Old Belgreen Cemetery

Wiley married Mourning Christina Thompson 1867. Mourning was born 4 Mar 1845, Green Co., Alabama; died 16 Nov 1920, Franklin Co., Alabama; was buried Franklin Co., Alabama. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Census: 1850, Dist. 6, Franklin, Alabama
• Census: 1860, Eastern Subdiv., Franklin, Alabama; Frankfort P.O.
• Census: 1870, Mantua Beat, Greene, Alabama; Mantua P.O.
• Census: 1880, Pleasant Ridge Beat, Greene, Alabama; Enumeration District 86
• Census: 1900, Belgreen, Franklin, Alabama; Enumeration District 6-23
• Occupation: 1870, Mantua Beat, Greene, Alabama; Keeping house
• Occupation: 1900, Belgreen, Franklin, Alabama; Farmer
• Residence: 1850, Dist. 6, Franklin, Alabama; With parents Roling and Lucinda (Richardson) Hester, eight siblings and two uncles
• Residence: 1860, Eastern Subdiv., Franklin, Alabama; With parents Roling and Lucinda (Richardson) Hester and five siblings
• Residence: 1870, Mantua Beat, Greene, Alabama; With husband Sidney R King and two children
• Residence: 1880, Pleasant Ridge Beat, Greene, Alabama; With husband Sidney R King and two children
• Residence: 1900, Belgreen, Franklin, Alabama; With three children

Notes:

Buried:
Strickland Cemetery

Epitaph: She was too good and too gentle to dwell in this cold world.

Nancy married Sidney Randolph King 2 Dec 1867. Sidney was born 1838, Alabama; died Aft 1 Jun 1880. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Census: 1850, Dist. 6, Franklin, Alabama
• Census: 1860, Eastern Subdiv., Franklin, Alabama; Frankfort P.O.
• Census: 1870, Twp. 6 Range 12, Franklin, Alabama; Frankfort P.O.
• Census: 1880, Twp. 6 Range 12, Franklin, Alabama; Enumeration District 89
• Census: 1900, Belgreen, Franklin, Alabama; Enumeration District 6-23
• Census: 1910, Russelville, Franklin, Alabama; Enumeration District 7-84
• Census: 1920, Russelville, Franklin, Alabama; Enumeration District 10-139
• Occupation: 1870, Twp. 6 Range 12, Franklin, Alabama; Farm laborer
• Occupation: 1880, Twp. 6 Range 12, Franklin, Alabama; Farmer
• Occupation: 1900, Belgreen, Franklin, Alabama; Farmer
• Occupation: 1910, Russelville, Franklin, Alabama; Farmer
• Occupation: 1920, Russelville, Franklin, Alabama; Farmer, Truck Farm
• Residence: 1850, Dist. 6, Franklin, Alabama; With parents Roling and Lucinda (Richardson) Hester, eight siblings and two uncles
• Residence: 1860, Eastern Subdiv., Franklin, Alabama; With parents Roling and Lucinda (Richardson) Hester and five siblings
• Residence: 1870, Twp. 6 Range 12, Franklin, Alabama; With parents Roling and Lucinda (Richardson) Hester and two brothers
• Residence: 1880, Twp. 6 Range 12, Franklin, Alabama; With wife Hulda, two children, brother Robert J and nephew
• Residence: 1900, Belgreen, Franklin, Alabama; With wife Martha H (Warnock) and a son
• Residence: 1910, Russelville, Franklin, Alabama; Garroll St With two daughters
• Residence: 1920, Russelville, Franklin, Alabama; Carroll St With wife Susan R (Lee) and three children

Notes:

Probate records of Franklin Co., Alabama are available online at Family History Centers (28 Sep 2017)

Census:
This census incorrectly lists his name as "Rolin"

Buried:
Section 36D
Knights of Pythias Cemetery

Robert — Huldah Frances Malone. Huldah (daughter of James Malone and Matilda James) was born 1 Mar 1853, Franklin Co., Alabama; died 20 Apr 1898, Franklin Co., Alabama; was buried Franklin Co., Alabama. [Group Sheet]

Robert married Martha H Warnack 7 Mar 1900, Franklin Co., Alabama. Martha was born 20 Sep 1861, Alabama; died 14 Feb 1910, Russellville, Franklin, Alabama; was buried 15 Feb 1910, Franklin Co., Alabama. [Group Sheet]

Robert — Susan R Lee. Susan was born 12 Jan 1878, Alabama; died 28 Dec 1961, Russelville, Franklin, Alabama; was buried Franklin Co., Alabama. [Group Sheet]