Richard Lester
The Oldest Known Lester Ancestors
Richard Lester married Martha Robertson on April 17, 1815 in the city of London, where they both resided. Richard started out married life as a cabinet-maker and eventually was able to purchase properties in the theatrical district of London known as Leicester Square.
Richard and Martha had five children all born in London: Richard Albert, Eliza Jane, Isabella Emily, George Alfred, and an infant that died in 1822. Three of the children immigrated to America. Richard Albert settled near Rushville, IL, while Eliza and George settled in Lewistown, IL after first living for a short time near Ann Arbor, MI.
Both Richard and Martha were buried in London, but the cemetery is no longer in existence.
Richard and Martha had five children all born in London: Richard Albert, Eliza Jane, Isabella Emily, George Alfred, and an infant that died in 1822. Three of the children immigrated to America. Richard Albert settled near Rushville, IL, while Eliza and George settled in Lewistown, IL after first living for a short time near Ann Arbor, MI.
Both Richard and Martha were buried in London, but the cemetery is no longer in existence.