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Birth Notes: Lem's birth date has been determined from a combination of records. He was consistantly 17, 27, 36 & 47 in census records from 1900-1930 which matches with the July 1882 birth date listed in 1900. Lem's sister was listed in 1900 as born in Apr 1884 so it's more likely that Lem's birth year was 1882.
More Information: • 1900 United States Federal Census, John T. Bennett household, Milltown, Chambers County, Alabama 2410: Lemmie was living with his mother and grandfather. He was listed as Lemmie Hester, son, age 17, born Jul 1882 in Alabama, working as a farm laborer. [Lemmie was actually the grandson of the head of household.] • 1910 United States Federal Census, Waren J. Hester household, Ryan Crossroads, Morgan County, Alabama 2411: Lem was living with his brother and other family members. He was listed as Lem Z. Hester, brother, age 27, single, born in Alabama. • 1920 United States Federal Census, Mary Hester household, Morgan County, Alabama 2798: Lem was living with his mother. He was listed as Lem Z. Hester, son, age 36, born in Alabama, working as a farm laborer. • 1930 United States Federal Census, Lim R. Hester household, Morgan County, Alabama 2799: Lim was living with his mother and aunt. He was listed as a farmer, age 47, born in Alabama.  • Grave Marker: L. Z. Hester, Welcome Baptist Church Cemetery, Cullman County, Alabama. 2916 Date of birth on this headstone (11 Jul 1884) is likely incorrect. Lem's age was consistantly listed in census records as 17, 27, 36 & 47 in 1900-1930 matching with the July 1882 birth date listed in 1900. Lem's sister was listed in 1900 as born in Apr 1884. |