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John D. Early “Earl” Kester

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John D. Early “Earl” Kester

Birth
Vigo County, Indiana, USA
Death
27 Jan 1901 (aged 74)
Prairieton, Vigo County, Indiana, USA
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John D. Early KESTER, farmer, Prairieton, was born in Vigo County, Indiana, March 3, 1826. His father, Ephraim P., came from Kentucky to Vigo County as early as 1822 or 1823. He was born in 1795, and died in this county (Vigo) in 1850. Mr. KESTER'S mother is also a native of Kentucky, born in 1805, and is a resident of Vigo County. When they came to this county they settled in Linton township. Mr. KESTER has been a resident of the county all his life, and is as old a native citizen as is now living in Prairie Creek township. In December, 1846, he was united in marriage to Harriet W. TRUEBLOOD, a native of North Carolina, born June 11, 1827, and by their union they have six children: Ephraim B.; Cordelia A., wife of Wm. S. LEE; Robanna, wife of T. FURGESON during his life; Marvin H., Rosa, and Earley P. Mr. KESTER is a member of the Masonic fraternity, lodge No. 178, which meets at Prairieton, and is the owner of 100 acres of well improved land.

"HISTORY OF VIGO AND PARKE COUNTIES", Beckwith 1880
John D. Early KESTER, farmer, Prairieton, was born in Vigo County, Indiana, March 3, 1826. His father, Ephraim P., came from Kentucky to Vigo County as early as 1822 or 1823. He was born in 1795, and died in this county (Vigo) in 1850. Mr. KESTER'S mother is also a native of Kentucky, born in 1805, and is a resident of Vigo County. When they came to this county they settled in Linton township. Mr. KESTER has been a resident of the county all his life, and is as old a native citizen as is now living in Prairie Creek township. In December, 1846, he was united in marriage to Harriet W. TRUEBLOOD, a native of North Carolina, born June 11, 1827, and by their union they have six children: Ephraim B.; Cordelia A., wife of Wm. S. LEE; Robanna, wife of T. FURGESON during his life; Marvin H., Rosa, and Earley P. Mr. KESTER is a member of the Masonic fraternity, lodge No. 178, which meets at Prairieton, and is the owner of 100 acres of well improved land.

"HISTORY OF VIGO AND PARKE COUNTIES", Beckwith 1880

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Not buried in 2nd Prairie Creek Cemetery as stated in the Pound Kester Families book.

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