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Chester Arthur Ledford (1902 - abt. 1957)

Chester Arthur Ledford
Born in Kentucky, United Statesmap
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[spouse(s) unknown]
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Died about at about age 55 in Laurel Township, Franklin, Indiana, United Statesmap [uncertain]
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Biography

Chester Ledford was born on 8 Nov 1902 in Kentucky, United States, son of James H. Ledford (1875 - 1951) and Martha Ledford (1874 - ).

His siblings were:

  1. Myrtle Ledford (1900s - )
  2. Daniel Ledford (1894 - )
  3. David M Ledford (1894 - )
  4. Ida Ledford (1895 - 1977)
  5. Ella Ledford (1897 - )
  6. John Ledford (1898 - )
  7. Nurtil Lidford (1900 - )
  8. Adam Ledford (1903 - )
  9. Sophia Ledford (1905 - )
  10. Roy Ledford (1906 - 1950)
  11. Lillie Ledford (1909 - )

In the 1910 census Chester (age 8) was the single son of James Ledford in Allen, Clay, Kentucky, United States.[1]

In the 1920 census Chester (age 18), Soldier, was the single son of Jake L James in Brookhaven, Suffolk, New York.[2]

In the 1930 census Chester (age 28), Metal finisher, was the married head of household at 2041 1/2 108th Ave., Oakland, Alameda, California, United States.[3]

In the 1940 census Lester (age 38), Machinist, was the married head of household in Metamora, Franklin, Indiana.[4]

In the 1950 census Chester (age 49) was the married head of household in Laurel, Franklin, Indiana, United States.[5]

Chester died about 24 Nov 1957 in Laurel Township, Franklin, Indiana aged 55.[6][7][8]


Sources

  1. 1910 Census: "1910 United States Federal Census"
    Year: 1910; Census Place: Allen, Clay, Kentucky; Roll: T624_471; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 0050; FHL microfilm: 1374484
    Ancestry Sharing Link (free access)
    Ancestry Record 7884 #188599259 (requires subscription, accessed 2 June 2022)
    Name Chester Ledford
    Age in 1910 8
    Birth Date 1902 [1902]
    Birthplace Kentucky
    Home in 1910 Allen, Clay, Kentucky, USA
    Street Newfound Creek
    Race White
    Gender Male
    Relation to Head of House Son
    Marital Status Single
    Father's Name James Ledford
    Father's Birthplace Kentucky
    Mother's Name Martha Ledford
    Mother's Birthplace Kentucky
    Attended School Yes
    Household Members
    Age
    Relationship
    James Ledford 36 Head
    Martha Ledford 36 Wife
    Daniel Ledford 16 Son
    Ida Ledford 15 Daughter
    Ella Ledford 13 Daughter
    John Ledford 11 Son
    Chester Ledford 8 Son
    Myrtle Ledford 10 Daughter
    Adam Ledford 7 Son
    Sophia Ledford 5 Daughter
    Roy Ledford 3 Son
    Lillie Ledford 1 Daughter
    Wille Combs 18 Servant
  2. 1920 Census: "1920 United States Federal Census"
    Year: 1920; Census Place: Brookhaven, Suffolk, New York; Roll: T625_1268; Page: 21A; Enumeration District: 157
    Ancestry Sharing Link (free access)
    Ancestry Record 6061 #111045750 (requires subscription, accessed 2 June 2022)
    Name Chester Ledford
    Age 18
    Birth Year abt 1902
    Birthplace Kentucky
    Home in 1920 Brookhaven, Suffolk, New York
    Street Company N Recruit Educational Centre US Army
    Residence Date 1920
    Race White
    Gender Male
    Relation to Head of House Son
    Marital Status Single
    Father's Name Jake L James
    Father's Birthplace Kentucky
    Mother's Birthplace Kentucky
    Able to Speak English Yes
    Occupation Soldier
    Industry US Army
    Employment Field Wage or Salary
    Able to read Yes
    Able to Write Yes
    Household Members
    Age
    Relationship
    Jake L James 24 Head
    Luis Jego 21 Son
    Axel F Johnson 22 Son
    Sam H Johnson 22 Son
    Chester Jones 27 Son
    Clarance Jones 21 Son
    Lloyd Jones 19 Son
    Govine Jaranovich 29 Son
    John Jikica 22 Son
    John Agner 20 Son
    George Hinton 22 Son
    Ellis J Alleman 18 Son
    Earnest H Alleman 21 Son
    Millard H Allen 18 Son
    John Anaral 23 Son
    Nick Ambrosa 18 Son
    Eddie Aremeans 18 Son
    Samuel L Austin 18 Son
    George Balland 18 Son
    Babe E Barnes 19 Son
    Jose Barreto 18 Son
    Golda Bartlett 18 Son
    Joseph Basarab 24 Son
    Arny Bell 29 Son
    Richard Belaot 23 Son
    Hussian Benmhand 21 Son
    Jose Bently 21 Son
    Frank J Bentton 19 Son
    Samuel Bernardo 22 Son
    John C Bishop 20 Son
    Burleigh H Boatfield 23 Son
    Edward A Book 28 Son
    Steve L Bognar 30 Son
    Misos Boorgoofan 27 Son
    Michael Borrick 26 Son
    Everett Brom 19 Son
    Robert A Brome 18 Son
    Leslie Buffin 23 Son
    Frank Bulbo 26 Son
    Lee Burton 21 Son
    John D Butler 18 Son
    Elsie Byrge 18 Son
    George Calick 24 Son
    Jaime O Caino 30 Son
    Joe L Capps 24 Son
    William Carroll 21 Son
    Elmer Carver 27 Son
    Plumio O Carrafal 25 Son
    Michel Carrie 19 Son
    Charles C Cash 22 Son
    Charles Chandler 21 Son
    George W Chidester 36 Son
    Einair T Christensen 21 Son
    Delria G Clary 22 Son
    Stephen Clementi 22 Son
    Antonio F Coite 20 Son
    Robbie Cole 19 Son
    John Combs 20 Son
    John F Corie 25 Son
    Edmund W Kalbae 29 Son
    William Kalis 22 Son
    Mike Kanaral 24 Son
    Rex Keeton 22 Son
    Roby Keller 20 Son
    John E Kerns 22 Son
    Ray Kidilla 22 Son
    Thomas Kleber 19 Son
    Chester Kobel 21 Son
    Louis Kollenitz 29 Son
    Joe Kosah 27 Son
    John Krasnendely 33 Son
    Joseph Kurpuirski 23 Son
    Frank Kurls 28 Son
    Andre Labadie 18 Son
    Samuel Lacasio 19 Son
    Edgar B Lanson 19 Son
    Chester Ledford 18 Son
  3. 1930 Census: "1930 United States Federal Census"
    Year: 1930; Census Place: Oakland, Alameda, California; Page: 37A; Enumeration District: 0132; FHL microfilm: 2339840
    Ancestry Sharing Link (free access)
    Ancestry Record 6224 #88696872 (requires subscription, accessed 2 June 2022)
    Name Chester Ledford
    Birth Year abt 1902
    Gender Male
    Race White
    Age in 1930 28
    Birthplace Kentucky
    Marital Status Married
    Relation to Head of House Head
    Home in 1930 Oakland, Alameda, California, USA
    Map of Home Oakland, Alameda, California
    Street Address 108th Ave.
    Block 3526
    House Number 2041 1/2
    Dwelling Number 414
    Family Number 438
    Home Owned or Rented Rented
    Home Value 20.00
    Radio Set No
    Lives on Farm No
    Age at First Marriage 24
    Attended School No
    Able to Read and Write Yes
    Father's Birthplace Kentucky
    Mother's Birthplace Kentucky
    Able to Speak English Yes
    Occupation Metal finisher
    Industry Factory
    Class of Worker Wage or salary worker
    Employment Yes
    Household Members
    Age
    Relationship
    Chester Ledford 28 Head
    Emma Ledford 23 Wife
    Myrtle Ledford 30 Sister
  4. 1940 Census: "1940 United States Federal Census"
    Year: 1940; Census Place: Metamora, Franklin, Indiana; Roll: m-t0627-01044; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 24-13
    Ancestry Sharing Link (free access)
    Ancestry Record 2442 #52972586 (requires subscription, accessed 2 June 2022)
    Name Lester Ledford [Chester Ledford] [Chester Ledford]
    Respondent Yes
    Age 38
    Estimated Birth Year abt 1902
    Gender Male
    Race White
    Birthplace Kentucky
    Marital Status Married
    Relation to Head of House Head
    Home in 1940 Metamora, Franklin, Indiana
    Map of Home in 1940 Metamora, Franklin, Indiana
    Farm Yes
    Inferred Residence in 1935 Metamora, Franklin, Indiana
    Residence in 1935 Metamora
    Resident on farm in 1935 Yes
    Sheet Number 9A
    Number of Household in Order of Visitation 179
    Occupation Machinist
    House Owned or Rented Owned
    Value of Home or Monthly Rental if Rented 500
    Attended School or College No
    Highest Grade Completed Elementary school, 8th grade
    Duration of Unemployment 52
    Class of Worker Wage or salary worker in private work
    Household Members
    Age
    Relationship
    Lester Ledford 38 Head
    Emma Ledford 32 Wife
  5. 1950 Census: "1950 United States Federal Census"
    United States of America, Bureau of the Census; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census, 1790-2007; Record Group Number: 29; Residence Date: 1950; Home in 1950: Laurel, Franklin, Indiana; Roll: 4406; Sheet Number: 24; Enumeration District: 24-13
    Ancestry Sharing Link (free access)
    Ancestry Record 62308 #131067288 (requires subscription, accessed 2 June 2022)
    Name Chester Ledford
    Age 49
    Birth Date abt 1901
    Gender Male
    Birth Place Kentucky
    Marital Status Married
    Relation to Head of House Head
    Residence Date 1950
    Home in 1950 Laurel, Franklin, Indiana, USA
    Dwelling Number 149
    Household Members
    Age
    Relationship
    Chester Ledford 49 Head
    Emma Ledford 41 Wife
  6. Death: "Indiana, U.S., Death Certificates, 1899-2011"
    Indiana Archives and Records Administration; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Death Certificates; Year: 1957; Roll: 15
    Ancestry Sharing Link (free access)
    Ancestry Record 60716 #4796803 (requires subscription, accessed 2 June 2022)
    Name: Chester Arthur Ledford; Gender: Male; Race: White; Age: 55; Marital status: Married; Birth Date: 8 Nov 1902; Birth Place: Franklin; Death Date: 24 Nov 1957; Death Place: Franklin, Laurel, Indiana, USA.
  7. Memorial: Find a Grave (has image).
    Find A Grave: Memorial #184213135 (accessed 2 June 2022)
    Memorial page for Chester Arthur Ledford (8 Nov 1902-24 Nov 1957), citing Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Erlanger, Kenton County, Kentucky, USA; Maintained by T.V.F.T.H. (contributor 46496806).
  8. Obituary: "U.S., Newspapers.com Obituary Index, 1800s-current"
    Palladium-Item; Publication Date: 26 Nov 1957; Publication Place: Richmond, Indiana, USA; URL: https://www.newspapers.com/image/250020969/?article=870bb26f-bde1-4f9e-856d-8ebdec723ab3&focus=0.17296147,0.35329998,0.2914516,0.48905042&xid=3355
    Ancestry Record 61843 #502262117 (requires subscription, accessed 2 June 2022)
    Name Chester Arthur Ledford
    Gender Male
    Death Age 55
    Birth Date abt 1902
    Residence Place Connersville
    Death Date Abt 1957
    Burial Place Erlanger, KY.
    Obituary Date 26 Nov 1957
    Obituary Place Richmond, Indiana, USA
    Newspaper Title Palladium-Item
    Spouse Emma Gabbard Ledford
    Siblings Willie Allen Myrtle McEvoy Sophia Frost Hattie Single ' ton Ida Helton John




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