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Wiley Robertson Hester

Wiley Robertson Hester

Male 1844 - 1928  (84 years)

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  • Name Wiley Robertson Hester  [1, 2, 3] 
    Born 25 Jul 1844  Franklin Co., Alabama Find all individuals with events at this location  [1, 2, 3, 4, 5] 
    Gender Male 
    Census 1850  Dist. 6, Franklin, Alabama Find all individuals with events at this location  [5] 
    • The 1850 census lists his name as "William R"; this census has incorrect names for a number of others in this family as well
    Residence 1850  Dist. 6, Franklin, Alabama Find all individuals with events at this location  [5] 
    With parents Roling and Lucinda (Richardson) Hester, eight siblings and two uncles 
    Census 1860  Eastern Subdiv., Franklin, Alabama Find all individuals with events at this location  [6] 
    Frankfort P.O. 
    Residence 1860  Eastern Subdiv., Franklin, Alabama Find all individuals with events at this location  [6] 
    With parents Roling and Lucinda (Richardson) Hester and five siblings 
    Civil War Veteran 18 Aug 1861 - May 1865  Alabama Find all individuals with events at this location  [7] 
    Private, Co E, 16th Alabama Infantry
    Private, Co L, 4th Alabama Cavalry 
    Residence 1867  Precinct 1, Franklin, Alabama Find all individuals with events at this location  [8] 
    Election district 42 
    Census 1870  Twp. 6 Range 13, Franklin, Alabama Find all individuals with events at this location  [9] 
    Frankfort P.O. 
    Occupation 1870  Twp. 6 Range 13, Franklin, Alabama Find all individuals with events at this location  [9] 
    Farm laborer 
    Residence 1870  Twp. 6 Range 13, Franklin, Alabama Find all individuals with events at this location  [9] 
    With wife Mourn C (Thompson) and an infant daughter 
    Census 1880  Twp. 7 Range 12, Franklin, Alabama Find all individuals with events at this location  [10] 
    Enumeration District 89 
    Occupation 1880  Twp. 7 Range 12, Franklin, Alabama Find all individuals with events at this location  [10] 
    Farmer & Miller 
    Residence 1880  Twp. 7 Range 12, Franklin, Alabama Find all individuals with events at this location  [10] 
    With wife Mourn C (Thompson), six children, aunt Mary Watkins and a hired hand 
    Census 1900  Belgreen, Franklin, Alabama Find all individuals with events at this location  [11] 
    Enumeration District 6-23 
    Occupation 1900  Belgreen, Franklin, Alabama Find all individuals with events at this location  [11] 
    Farmer 
    Residence 1900  Belgreen, Franklin, Alabama Find all individuals with events at this location  [11] 
    With wife Mourning C (Thompson) and seven children 
    Residence 1906  Belgreen, Franklin, Alabama Find all individuals with events at this location  [7] 
    Census 1910  Belgreen, Franklin, Alabama Find all individuals with events at this location  [12] 
    Enumeration District 7-89 
    Occupation 1910  Belgreen, Franklin, Alabama Find all individuals with events at this location  [12] 
    Farmer, General farm 
    Residence 1910  Belgreen, Franklin, Alabama Find all individuals with events at this location  [12] 
    Cotton Gin Rd

    With wife Mourning C (Thompson), three children and a servant 
    Residence 28 Jul 1916  Belgreen, Franklin, Alabama Find all individuals with events at this location  [4] 
    Census 1920  Belgreen, Franklin, Alabama Find all individuals with events at this location  [13] 
    Enumeration District 10-31 
    Occupation 1920  Belgreen, Franklin, Alabama Find all individuals with events at this location  [13] 
    Farmer, General Farm 
    Residence 1920  Belgreen, Franklin, Alabama Find all individuals with events at this location  [13] 
    Jacinta Rd

    With wife Mourning C (Thompson) 
    Died 28 Aug 1928  Belgreen, Franklin, Alabama Find all individuals with events at this location  [1, 2, 3] 
    Buried 29 Aug 1928  Franklin Co., Alabama Find all individuals with events at this location  [2, 3] 
    • Old Belgreen Cemetery
    Pvt Wiley Robertson Hester (1844 - 1929) - Find A Grave Memorial    		 Pvt Wiley Robertson Hester (1844 - 1929) - Find A Grave Memorial
    Includes portrait, biographical information and headstone photo.

    Created by: Bev
    Record added: Jan 07, 2005
    Find A Grave Memorial# 10287745
    Notes 
    • 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).
    • 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.
    • Probate records of Franklin Co., Alabama are available online at Family History Centers (26 Sep 2017)
    Person ID I033  Wm L Gann Ancestors
    Last Modified 30 Jan 2018 

    Father Roling Hester,   b. 23 Jan 1807, Granville Co., North Carolina Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 19 Jul 1882, Franklin Co., Alabama Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 75 years) 
    Mother Lucinda Richardson,   b. 9 Dec 1805, Georgia Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 9 Oct 1875, Alabama Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 69 years) 
    Marriage License 10 Dec 1828  Maury Co., Tennessee Find all individuals with events at this location  [14] 
    Married 11 Dec 1828  Maury Co., Tennessee Find all individuals with events at this location  [1, 14] 
    • Officiated by Alex Johnson, J.P. [14]
    Family ID F023  Group Sheet

    Family Mourning Christina Thompson,   b. 4 Mar 1845, Green Co., Alabama Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 16 Nov 1920, Franklin Co., Alabama Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 75 years) 
    Married 1867  [12, 15] 
    Last Modified 30 Jan 2018 
    Family ID F034  Group Sheet

  • Photos
    Hester, Wiley R - Portrait c. 1890    		Hester, Wiley R - Portrait c. 1890
    Hester, Wiley R - Portrait c. 1900    		Hester, Wiley R - Portrait c. 1900

  • Sources 
    1. [S07808] Hester Family Bible (transcript), William H. Hester et al..

    2. [S08143] Franklin Co., AL Cemeteries Group 1, John W. Harris Chapter 2437 United Daughters of the Confederacy, (1975), http://www.rootsweb.com/~alfrankl/h.html.

    3. [S10177] Alabama Statewide Deaths 1908-1974, Alabama Department of Public Health, film 1908469, #20329.

    4. [S157] Alabama, Texas and Virginia, Confederate Pensions, 1884-1958, Ancestry.com, (Montgomery, Alabama: Alabama Department of Archives and History), Alabama Confederate Pension Applications, Herring, C. H. - Hicks, K. G. A., imgs. 702-3 (Reliability: 3), 30 Jan 2018.

    5. [S34621] 1850 United States Federal Census, Ancestry.com, (Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2009), fam. 761, p. 226A, Dist. 6, Franklin, Alabama (Reliability: 2), 20 Jul 2010.

    6. [S40178] 1860 United States Federal Census, Ancestry.com, (Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2009), fam. 576, p. 79, Eastern Subdiv., Franklin, Alabama (Reliability: 2), 29 May 2010.

    7. [S12605] Alabama Civil War Muster Rolls, 1861-1865, Ancestry.com, (Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2010), roll 179, Archive Collection SG025025-8 (Reliability: 2), 07 Feb 2011.

    8. [S69] Alabama 1867 Voter Registration Records, Alabama Department of Archives and History, (Montgomery, AL: Alabama Department of Archives and History) (Reliability: 3), 29 Oct 2014.

    9. [S34634] 1870 United States Federal Census, United States Department of Commerce, Bureau of the Census, (Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2009), fam. 33, p. 6, Twp. 6 Range 13, Franklin, Alabama (Reliability: 2), 06 May 2010.

    10. [S34622] 1880 United States Federal Census, Ancestry.com and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, (Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2005), fam. 209, p. 27, ED 89, Twp. 7 Range 12, Franklin, Alabama (Reliability: 2), 31 Mar 2010.

    11. [S34623] 1900 United States Federal Census, United States Department of Commerce, Bureau of the Census, (Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 1900), fam. 93, p. 5B, ED 6-23, Belgreen, Franklin, Alabama (Reliability: 2), 19 Mar 2010.

    12. [S40176] 1910 United States Federal Census, United States Department of Commerce, (Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 1910), fam. 92, p. 6A, ED 7-89, Belgreen, Franklin, Alabama (Reliability: 2), 05 Mar 2010.

    13. [S40175] 1920 United States Federal Census, Bureau of the Census, (National Archives, Washington, D.C.), fam. 205, p. 11B, ED 10-31, Belgreen, Franklin, Alabama (Reliability: 2), 20 Feb 2010.

    14. [S40218] Tennessee State Marriages, 1780-2002, Ancestry.com, (Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2008), Maury Co., 1829, p. 108 (Reliability: 3), 11 May 2012.

    15. [S157] Alabama, Texas and Virginia, Confederate Pensions, 1884-1958, Ancestry.com, (Montgomery, Alabama: Alabama Department of Archives and History), Alabama Confederate Pension Applications, Herring, C. H. - Hicks, K. G. A., imgs. 702-3 (Reliability: 2), 30 Jan 2018.


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