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:
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]
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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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