Record Of The Hester Family
Generation 4
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No. 10
John Hester, Jr., being the third generation, was the second son of John Hester, Sr. He was born May 23, 1791, in Greene county, Pa. In 1818 he was married to Hannah Miller; after her death, which occurred in 1827, he maried her sister, Elizabeth Miller.
During the war of 1812, his older brother, Martin, who was married and had a family of small children to be cared for, was drafted. John, who was unmarried at that time, very kindly volunteered to go in his stead. He was with the army when they cut the road from Fremont, O., to Fort Meigs, (Perrysburg) O., through very heavy timber, in the winter season. They had to work much of the time in the water knee deep. He and his family lived in Columbiana county, O., till about 1857, when they removed to Williams county, where he lived and died in 1879, aged 88. About 1866 he became entirely blind. Parents and children are and have been active and faithful members of the Methodist Episcopal Church.
The children of John and Hanna (Miller) Hester, being the fourth generation, were:
50. Jacob M., b. May 23, 1819; m. Catharine A. Shields, October 16, 1850. She d. July 28, 1860; had three children. Second m. Abigail Perkins. She d. 1903; had three children. He is living at Bryan, O.
51. Jesse, b. September 30, 1820; m. Hannah Ellen Dredge, October 12, 1850. She d. June 15, 1902. He d. January 24, 1899, a. 78. Had four children.
52. Lydia, b. April 6, 1822; m. Samuel Bowman, May 4, 1841. He was b. February 4, 1817; d. January 28, 1897, a. 80. Had three children.
53. Rachel, b. November 24, 1823; unm.; d. November 4, 1879, a. 56.
54. Elizabeth, b. February 19, 1826; m. Benjamin Hawley, October 16, 1850. He d.; had three children.
Children of John and Elizabeth (Miller) Hester, being the fourth generation, were:
55. Hannah, b. August 29, 1828; m. Jacob Richardson, March 11, 1847. He d. October 10, 1894. She d. April 5, 1879, a. 51; had four children.
56. Phoebe A., b. 1830; m. Thomas Shankster, February 11, 1866; had three children.
57. George, b. December 1, 1831; m. Marietta Dennison, June 8, 1865; have three children. He d. suddenly April 19, 1905.
58. Mary Ann, b. January 9, 1833; d. September 28, 1847, a. 14.
59. Jemima Reed, b. October 12, 1835; m. Reuben Cook Sheets, March, 1855. She d. January 21, 1902; had six children.
60. William Henry Harrison, b. June 21, 1839; m. Mary J. Bierbower, February 13, 1875. He d. November 20, 1897, a. 58; had four children.
61. Martha Myrtella, b. January 21, 1843.
62. John Newton, b. July 8, 1848; m. Ella Sweeney, May 21, 1888; have two children.
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No. 11
Matthias Hester, third son of John, Sr., and Elizabeth (Mason) Hester, was born in Greene county, Pa., October 17, 1793. When he was fourteen years of age he removed with his parents to Columbiana county, O., remaining with them on the farm for several years, after which he served an apprenticeship of seven years at Salem, O., to learn the tailoring trade. He was so patient and submissive that his boss would go to bed and leave him at work till he would wake up, when he would say: "Now, Matthias, you can quit work and go to bed." After completing his apprenticeship he worked some years at his trade.
In 1836 he removed to Mt. Union, O., and engaged in a general store. Later he laid out the town of Freedom in 1838. In 1850 he also laid out an addition to the town and called it Alliance. A.D. 1818, he married Susan W. Gaskill. They had ten children.
In politics he was a Whig till the Republican party was formed, with which he identified himself. He was a staunch temperance man in principle and practice. Although raised a Lutheran, after his marriage he united with the Baptist Church at Salem, O., and later, in 1857, he became one of the most active members of the Disciple Church, till the time of his death, February 11, 1890, aged ninety-seven years.
His honesty and integrity were never questioned. He was scrupulously exact and just in all his dealings. In disposition he was quiet and retiring.
He gave $1,000 toward a building for a Disciple College at Alliance, which is now in the care of the Methodist Church and is called Mount Union College.
Children of Matthias and Susan (Gaskill) Hester, being the fourth generation, are:
63. David Gaskill, b. May 29, 1821, m. Sarah Fox. She d.; have three children.
64. John Newton, b. September 11, 1822; d. February 27, 1826, a. 4.
65. Sarah Rosell, b. Decemer 16, 1824; m. Elisha Teeters, July 14, 1870. He d. Lived in Alliance, O.
66. Eliza Mason, b. October 27, 1827; m. L.L. Arney, February 15, 1869. He d.
67. Henry Newton, b. September 26, 1829; m. Malinda Senter. He d. 1869; had two childen.
68. George Washington, b. March 20, 1833; d. May 30, 1845; a. 12.
69. Charles Mason, b. May 12, 1836; m. Hulda Stanley, Septmber 14, 1875; live in Alliance, O.
70. Rebecca Williams, b. June 24, 1839; d. November 8, 1863, a. 24.
71. Thomas Rozell, b. August 5, 1851; m. Rosa Gilbert. She d. 1902; had two children.
72. William Henry Harrison, b. June 12, 1843; d. October, 1843.
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No. 12
Elizabeth Hester Biddinger was a most lovely Christian lady. She was so cheerful and cordial in her manner that she made friends of all with whom she came in contact. "Her husband praiseth he and her children rise up and call her blessed." And her Heavenly Father fulfilled His promise to her: "with long life will I satisfy her and show her my salvation."
Children of Phillip and Elizabeth (Hester) Biddinger, being the fourth generation, were:
73. Hannah, b. August 27, 1821; m. Jas. G. Young, March 19, 1844. He was b. in Connelsville, O., October 21, 1820; d. August 17, 1889, a. 69. She d. April 12, 1900, a. 79; d. at Knoxville, Ia. He was a druggist.
74. Sarah, b. November 8, 1826; m. J. J. Fast, August 10, 1848. He was b. in Ashland county, O., November 26, 1826; d. May 12, 1897. She d. September 18, 1903, a. 77. He was a farmer.
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Children of Geo. and Mary (Hester) Leinard, being the fourth generation, were:
75. Harriet Rebecca, b. June 12, 1821; d. February 16, 1857, a. 36; unm.
76. Elizabeth, b. March 26, 1823; m. David Myers; lives in Ashland county, O.
77. John, b. April 30, 1825; d. January 14, 1849.
78. Hannah, b. April 11, 1828; d. January 30, 1849.
79. Martin, b. May 10, 1830; m. Hester Mason; lives in Fayette, Fulton county, O.
80. Jesse, b. March 4, 1832; m. Sarah A. Mason; lives in Bryan, Williams county, O.
81. Sarah, b. September 30, 1834; m. John Phillip; lives at Montpelier, Hardin county, O.
82. Aaron, b. October 18, 1836; d. February 14, 1894, a. 13.
83. Mary, b. July 23, 1839; m. John Lattaner; lives at Montpelier, O.
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No. 16
John Hinds and wife were earnest Christian people, and active members of the Baptist Church.
Children of John and Hannah (Hester) Hinds, being the fourth generation, were:
84. John Hester, b. May 15, 1830; m. Sophia Behner, August 11, 1852.
85. Cornelius McGuire, b. August 28, 1833; m. Mary Elizabeth Tennant, October 18, 1868.
86. Zenas Matthias, b. November 15, 1841; enlisted in 12th Ind. V. I., August 9, 1862; d. in Millen prison, Ga., November 4, 1864.
87. Mary M., b. June 19, 1843; m. Jefferson Beatty, October 8, 1861. He d. February 6, 1902.
88. Belinda M., b. February 10, 1846; m. Joseph Hanson, November 7, 1867. He was b. March 24, 1843.
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