City: Prospect Station LESTER, Leroy B., farmer; born Pulaski Tenn., Jan. 17, 1864; son of Frank Buford and Lou C. (Black) LESTER; received common school education; engaged in farming and railroading in early life; member Knights of Pythias; Democrat; steward and trustee Methodist church Source: Who’s Who in Tennessee: A Biographical […]
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City: Memphis RICE, Edwin L., banker; born Florence, Ala., July 17, 1866; Scotch-Irish descent; son of Jackson V. and Elizabeth (Lester) RICE; paternal grandfather Greene P. RICE, maternal grandfather German LESTER; graduated from State Normal College, Florence, Ala., with A. B. degree, 1883; in early life taught school; entered banking […]
City: Knoxville LESTER, Charles W., lawyer; son of William and Lucinda (Tuck) LESTER of Knox Co, Tenn.; their families were among the pioneer settlers of East Tenn., having emigrated from Virginia; they are of Scotch and English descent; their people having come to this country in the early settlement of […]