History and genealogy of the descendants of John Lawrence Hester and Godfrey Stough : 1752-1905 . The youngest child screamed and ran underthe bed. Mother was glad to see the Indians go. In 1827 they removed to Bronson, Huron county, O.,where they had to clear away the native forest to build theirhouse, and moved into it in November. There was no floor,chimney, doors, windows, siding, ceiling, lathing, plastering,stairs nor loft. But they soon had a comfortable home, whereshe lived for thirty-six years, until her death, June 15, 1863, at the age of seventy-four years—after, as it were, startin
History and genealogy of the descendants of John Lawrence Hester and Godfrey Stough : 1752-1905 . The youngest child screamed and ran underthe bed. Mother was glad to see the Indians go. In 1827 they removed to Bronson, Huron county, O.,where they had to clear away the native forest to build theirhouse, and moved into it in November. There was no floor,chimney, doors, windows, siding, ceiling, lathing, plastering,stairs nor loft. But they soon had a comfortable home, whereshe lived for thirty-six years, until her death, June 15, 1863, at the age of seventy-four years—after, as it were, starting (23) 24 HISTORY AND GENEALOGY OF THE life for seven times in the unbroken forests. Her life was oneof great industry, economy and thrift, and she was a lifelong,devoted and earnest Christian. Her home was always noted as being the most welcomestopping place for friends and Christians, and especially forministers. She was greatly respected and beloved by all whoknew her, and her children rise up and call her blessed. For further sketch of Mrs. Mary (Stough) Hester, seeStough part of SAMUEL Hester Brothers and SisterJOHN s. eeiza MATTHIAS MARTIN M. HESTER FAMILY. 25 Children of Martin and Mary (Stough) Hester, being thefourth generation, were : 45. John Stough, b. November 8, 1810; m. Jane , October 13, 1836. She was b. April 24, 1814; 15, 1837, a. 23. Second m. to Lucinda M. Hildreth,April 6, 1842. She was b. August 21, 1816 ; d. November 6,1899, a. 83. He d. February 17, 1901, a. 91. 46. Eliza W., b. January 7, 1812; m. James Wilson,March 4, 1832. He d. March 4, 1839 ; had four m. to Elisha Savage. He d. May 9, 1893, a. 85. Shed. January 27, 1897, a. 85. 47. Samuel, b. August 23, 1813 ; m. Emily L. Barnum,February 8, 1838. She was b. August 8, 1818 ; d. at Paxton,111., May 26, 1874, a. 56. He d. December 29, 1893, in Chi-cago, 111. ; buried at North Fairfield, O. ; a. 80 ; had eightchildren. 48. Matthias, b. December 24, 1815 ; m. L-euc
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