Vester - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Re: Jesse Vester

patrickvester — 2009-01-05 07:02:32Z

I am the grandson of Jesse P Vester,pilot and aircraft mech. He had three sons Jesse,Phillip(my father)and Mike.Jesse and Mike are still with us.We are all from the DFW area.

Vester's Grossbottwar, Germany Ancestry

yield180 — 2008-10-11 20:45:37Z

Here is a paper that my dad and I found. I copied it word for word. Feel free to use this and let me know if you find any connections.

Jacob Fredrick Vester was born Nov. 4, 1816 in Grossbottwar, Germany. Near the year of 1839 he was married to Caroline Christine Fink, born March 2, 1814 in Grossbottwar, Germany. To this union were born six children: Frederick, Fredericka, Christine, Carl, Jacob, and Caroline, all born in Grossbottwar, Germany. All lived there until they came to this country.

In the summer of 1865 Frederick, the eldest son, corssed teh ocean in a sailboat and was on the water 65 days. He worked on a farm near Green HIll, Indiana. He enjoyed living in this country and this encouraged his parents and family to come to this country. They came in March 1868, in one of the first steam ships which crossed teh ocean in 11 days. They came directly to Green Hill, Indiana, and bought a farm about one mile southeast of Green HIll. Grandfather and Grandmother Vester spent the rest of their lives on this farm. Grandfather died December 6, 1889 at the age of 73 years and Grandmother died April 21, 1890 at the age of 76 years.

Johann Federick Vester was born July 22, 1841 and came to this country at the age of 24. He was married to Elizabeth Schmit and to this union were born John, Jacob, Michael, and George. Frederick Vester died Jan. 22, 1907, at the age of 66.

Fredericka Vester was born July 7, 1845 and was married to John Michael Bender in Jan. 15, 1871, and to this union were born Jacob, Caroline, Frederick and Charles. Two other sons died in early youth. Fredericka Bender died Dec. 8, 1927 at the age of 82. John Michael Bender died Dec. 3, 1919 at the age of 84.

Christine Vester was born Oct. 31, 1946 and was married to Martin B. Miller on Jan. 28, 1871 and to this union were born Rose, Elizabeth (deceased) and Cleveland. They lived in Taylorville, Illinois.

Carl Vester was born September 19, 1848 and was married to Minnie Frichel (born 1859) on March, 1875. To this union were born Fred, Mary (deceased), Elizabeth, Carl, Amelia, and William. Carl Vester died March 21, 1934. Minnie Frichel Vester died in 1946.

Jacob Vester was born Feb. 11, 1852 and was married to Mary Fischer on March 3, 1878. To this union were born Herman, Charles, Minnie, William, and Fredericka. Jacob Vester died in 1935. Mary Fisher died Aug. 31, 1944.

Caroline M. Vester was born June 21, 1855 and was married to Herman F. Beutler on March 5, 1878. To this union were born Charles, Oscar, Herman (deceased), Helena, Emma, Dorothea, and Edward. Herman F. Beutler died in 1920. Caroline M. Beutler died Jan. 18, 1939 at the age of 83.

Most of the first and second generation Vesters are buried in the Downs or Asbury Cemetery located 3 miles North East of Green Hill, Indiana.

Re: Nash County N.C.Vester Family Connections

brendavsmith1 — 2007-11-19 15:38:57Z

would like to have info if possible. I reconize enough names to know we are related. We are in the Nash Co, NC area and branch of family.

Re: Nash County N.C.Vester Family Connections

brendavsmith1 — 2007-11-19 15:36:42Z

My brother has done a lot of work on the vester tree. I have information back to Germany. If you reply I will put you in touch with my brother and our research.

Re: Arthur Westray Vester b. 1720

brendavsmith1 — 2007-11-19 15:20:28Z

My e-mail is brendavsmith@aol.com (V is for Vester, my brother has tracked us back to Rhine Valley, Germany and there is a Arthur Westray listed in our family-am inviting you to look at our tree.

Re: german vester

jetyson747 — 2006-11-22 17:04:27Z

I have a John Vester that was married to Annie Vester, had son Villiam Vester who was married to Margaret Vester. They had Loretta Vester who married Harold Boitel who had Virginia Boitel who had my mother. I don't know if this is the same person or not? if you have any further information, pleast contact me at jetyson747@yahoo.com. Thank you.

Re: Arthur Westray Vester b. 1720

jetyson747 — 2006-11-22 17:04:27Z

I'm afraid I don't have any information to help you, but I was wondering if Arthur Vester had children, grandchildren, etc? You can contact me at jetyson747@yahoo.com. Thanks.

Jaimee

Re: Nash County N.C.Vester Family Connections

brendavsmith1 — 2006-11-12 04:23:21Z

Do not know if you check this board any more, I just started with my brothers help on our history, I know we are related. I grew up in the country outside of Spring Hope. Your parents name rings a bell, I will ask my brother what he knows. My father was Curtis E. Vester, son of Ralph Hawkins Vester, who ran a country store. He was son of Charlie Vester.

My grandmother was Mincie Deans Vester, daugher of Senoria Deans.

My brothers are Randy and Danny Vester both still living in Spring Hope. I live in Pompano Beach, FL. My husband and I purchased a second home in Lenoir NC this past year, where we will be for Christmas. My brother, Randy and his son will be joining us and we plan to spend some time doing research over the holidays. Good luck and stay in touch.
Brenda Vester Smith

Catherine “Kitty” Viola (Vester) Wakefield 1923-2006.……OBIT

hitchheick — 2006-09-02 03:01:03Z

Obituary from the Portland Oregonian Newspaper, Thursday August 31, 2006.

Catherine “Kitty” Viola (Vester) Wakefield 1923-2006.……OBIT
Catherine Viola Vester Wakefield, our beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother, passed away Wednesday, Aug. 23, 2006, in Portland at the age of 83.
Kitty was born Aug. 15, 1923, in Portland to Albert and Edna Vester. The early part of her growing up years were spent living on the Oregon coast where her father worked as a surveyor for Oregon Department of Transportation. Later they moved to Bonny Slope where Kitty attended and graduated from Beaverton High School in 1942.
On Dec. 22, 1963, Kitty married Dan Wakefield. For the next 42 years they lived and raised their children in the Portland area. Together they enjoyed a tradition of vacationing in Hawaii every December for many years.
Kitty’s first love was her family. She surrounded herself with pictures throughout her home. Her love for the ocean was never lost and she spent as much time as she could at the coast. She also loved flowers and made sure her yard was filled with them. Kitty was an active member of the V.F.W. Ladies Auxiliary for 54 years.
She was preceded in death by her father, Albert; her mother, Edna; brother, Carl; infant daughter, Jeanne; adult daughter, Sharon Lee Wakefield; granddaughter, Aubrey; and nephew, Rick.
Kitty is survived by her beloved husband, Daniel Wakefield of Portland; son, Terry Wakefield of Portland; and daughter, Danielle Wakefield of Vancouver; 18 grandchildren; 23 great grandchildren; sister-in-law, Delores Vester; nephew, Allen Vester; and nieces, JoAnn Johnstad and Nancy Cabitt.
A memorial service was held on Monday, August 28, 2006, at Ross Hollywood Chapel.
Remembrances can be made to the Portland Chapter of the American Cancer Society.

Arthur Westray Vester b. 1720

IslandGirl0700 — 2006-03-04 18:38:12Z

I am looking for the parents of Arthur Westray Vester. I have been trying for some time to find the heritage of my family and I get stumped at Arthur Westray Vester. I have a blood disorder that is common among italian, greek heritage and so far I have not found the source. My grandfather had this disorder which is why I am searching for the Vester's. I have been told we are from the Black Hills of Germany, but I can not find the connection. Any help would be great!

Re: Fred A. Vester (1916-1968) married to Alma Naber (1917-1997)

2006-02-15 17:56:58Z

My mother-in-law Virginia was a Prange and I have a Prange history. It shows Alma Alena Naber b. Oct. 10, 1891, d Jan. 6, 1974, parents Henry Charles Nabor and Anna Wilhelmina Prange. She appears to have married first George Langstucus and later Arron T. Ferris. She was born in St. Louis, lived at 4501 Lindell Blvd, and is buried at St. Peters Cemetery in St. Louis. A 1940 photo entitled "Christmas dinner at the Nabers'" in the book shows John Prange, Adelia Prange, Anna Prange, Alma Naber Ferris, Henry Naber, Anna Prange Naber, Alma Neltzen Naber. Hattie Struk (mistress and housekeeper for John Prange), Clara Prange Techenbrock, August Techenbrock. The book is Johann Henrich Prange's Descendants 1738-1998 by Otto Charles Prange, Silver Spring, Maryland.

Re: Looking for family

FROMOURPLACE — 2006-01-09 16:35:01Z

Donald William Vester was my father.

Re: Looking for family

FROMOURPLACE — 2006-01-09 16:35:01Z

Ron,
I'm wondering if you received my response to your request regarding Donald Vester (CA) and Edwin Vester (NJ). I have several communications that were written by Edwin regarding some archetiture that was built by his father John William Vester in Washington, PA. Also, my father was Donald W Vester who would have been a great nephew of Edwin. One of his uncles was David Charles Vester who was the father of David Milton Vester who was the father of Donald William Vester of CA, my father. Let me know if you have any additional information. Thanks,
John

Re: Canadian Vester's

@@kholmlund@cablelan.net — 2006-01-04 02:49:04Z

Karl and Minnie had another son, Robert, born in 1905 in Assiniboia, NWT (present day Saskatchewan).

He married Lucy Arneil, daughter of Samuel and Mary Arneil, in June 1932 and they had five children. I can provide more info if you'd like.

Ken
kholmlund@cablelan.net

Re: RE:GERMAN VESTER FOR SURE

2005-10-23 13:18:45Z

My great grandmother was a Vester, married a Hayes in Darlington, England. Very little known of her but do have some info if you are interested. Contact direct. Cliff Hayes

William Vester Born abt. 1918 give or take

JaniceHopkins27 — 2005-07-26 21:52:42Z

Hello My name is Janice and I am searching for any information on William Vester married to Margaret
Had a daughter Loretta Margaret Vester and a daughter Grealdine.
Loretta was married to Harold Andrew Boitel and they had 1
daughter named Virginia Geraldine born 194.
Grealdine married Henry Riter and had 3 children named
Richard A., Susan Jane and Thomas A.
Any information PLEASE

Vester

smariekhan — 2005-07-17 20:28:37Z

As far as I know my grandfather was born in Stuttgart, Germany. His family moved to Missouri,U.S at some point in his childhood where some of his brothers and sisters were born. I don't know much about my family's history before then, But I am trying to find out any information on this. His name was Donald Buford Vester, which sounds like an American name I was thinking he may have changed his name upon immigration? Or maybe he was not born in Germany as I had always thought. Any ideas?

I'm not sure

smariekhan — 2005-07-17 20:28:37Z

I don't really know enough about the history of our family to say. Do you know if Gustav had brothers and sisters or if his father's name?

Re: RE:GERMAN VESTER FOR SURE

2005-07-11 01:11:18Z

Hi

My Mother's maiden name was Vester which is the German variation of the British surname Sylvester. The Vester's that I'm descended from originated in and around Carthorpe, England, once known as Malton Ayton. I'm still researching in order to validate another family member's genealogy that suggests that the Vester family married into the Sotheron-Savile family of Darrington, England. The Savile family of Darrington are reported to have ancestors dating back to Kin Harald "Bluetooth" of Denmark.

Re: vester, william

2005-06-11 21:43:33Z

My Great-Grandfather was William Bill Vester who was married to Jennie Dail. We have just recently visited their gravesite and wrote down the dates from the tombstones. William was born on March 12, 1857 in Germany and died on January 12, 1936. He died in Wayne or Greene County, NC. Jennie (Jean) was born on April 26, 1861 and died on July 26, 1923. My Mother, who was named by her (Jean), said that everyone called her Jeannie. I have a copy of William, (we called him Pa Bill), and Jennie's Marriage License/Certificate. The dates are conflicting from the tombstone dates. Please email me and will exchange more information. I am new to this and don't know all the ropes. I don't subscribe to anything because I can't afford it. I do have some information of a John Berry Vester and several of his generations that was given to my Mother from her cousins. I just can't connect them to Pa Bill. Anything would be deeply appreciated. I am disabled and this gives me something to do and plus I think everyone needs to know where they came from. Thanks!
Pamela Forrest
Email: LilMame2@aol.com

William B. Vester

2005-06-11 06:46:20Z

William B. Vester is my Great-Grandfather. His wife was Jennie Dail. I have a little information on them but am kinda up against a brick wall. Anyone help if you know. Thanks! LilMame2@aol.com

Vesters in Navarro County, TX and beyond

2005-05-15 21:11:03Z

Looking for information on Maternal Great Grandfather and family.

James Vester - b ? d. Navarro County, TX buried in unmarked grave in Prairie Point Cemetery in Bazatte Community eastern
Navarro County, TX. Married an Allie Mae (Unknown Surname) she died in 1930's in Dallas, TX. My mother hated her with a passion and I could not get any information from her. They had the following children.

Willy Vester (m); Kate Vester (f); Flossie Eudora Vester (f);
Effie Vester (f); Charlotte Vester (f); and my grandmother,
Annie Mae Vester b 2/27/1894, m Abe McBroom in Navarro County, TX, dies 8/31/1966 in Corsicana, Navarro Co., TX.

I believe that James and some of the children died in the great flu epidemic of 1918 or thereabouts, but not certain.

Any assistance would be appreciated.

Re: Nash County N.C.Vester Family Connections

2004-05-13 13:06:49Z

Hi,
I have a chart that was given to my Mother Selene C.Vester Sharp by a James Robert Vester of Nashville Tn. The chart has many errors in it and no documation. It does show a Benjamin Vester b.@1800 m.Cherry/Charity children Jordan,Francis,Nancy,Sebrina,Abisia,Elijah,Benjamin H.,Wiley,Nathan and Soloman. No dates or ages are entered.
A side note reads "See Randy Vester Spring Hope, NC."
Do any of these name come to mind?
My line of Vesters moved to the Nashville Tn. in the early 1800s. My Mothers Grandparents were William Perry and Mary Adeline Webb. They were both b. in Nash Co NC.

Hope this helps.

William Sharp, Murphy NC.

Re: Fred A. Vester (1916-1968) married to Alma Naber (1917-1997)

2004-04-18 03:38:24Z

Appreciate your response. Send me e-mail and I will contact individual about photos.

Re: Vester name history from Finland

2003-05-11 20:22:34Z

German Vester's

smariekhan — 2005-07-17 20:28:37Z

I have always been told that our family name came from Germany also. I have been told that my grandfather Donald Buford Vester was born in Germany. At some point he lived in Missouri. He married my grandmother (Teresa McDonald) in Maine, and somehow ended up (the military, I believe) in KY. I have been told that he had a great many brothers and sisters (at least 10). I have also noticed from my searches that the name 'Buford Vester' appears in a more than average number of different Vester's names. Has anyone else noticed this, or have any information which links to anything I have stated?

HI JIM, Funny Coincidence

smariekhan — 2005-07-17 20:28:37Z

Your name is exactly the same as my first cousin. Our little section of the Vester's live mostly in KY. My grandfather Donald Buford Vester had more than 10 brother's and sisters,but I have never met any of them . I have never met anyone else with the Vester surname. Since your name was the same as my cousin who was named after his father who was the son of my grandfather Donald B., I thought there might have been a common ancester further back with the name James. Also I have noticed that the name Buford seems to come up more than one would expect within the Vester family. Any thoughts or info?

Re: Vester-Arkansas

Paintgirl — 2003-07-26 13:01:12Z

Just wondering if you have info on your John Berry Vester. I have a Berry Vester of Scott/Logan Co. AR who married Jane Ann Vise Gray in Nov 1880. They had two children, James Carey Vester and Ira T. Vester.

VESTER, TENN

DANIELLE_PATTER — 2004-11-02 00:35:30Z

I am seeking info on Burton Vester, b. before 1/1/1883 died 8/3/1931 Nashville Tenn. M. Maggie Lee Brady 7/25/1894. she died 4/5/1950. Had children Bessie Lee 5-19-1895, Eugene 7/5/03. Lillie Mai 7/10/00, Edward 9/5/07, John B 12/21/09, Mildred 2/8/1897. Any one have any info on this line?

JESSE P. VESTER

kshi1014961 — 2003-05-24 21:03:56Z

I am searching for any information on the parents and children of Jesse P.(? Pavel ?) Vester. {My Uncle}
Born. 4/July/Aprox 1908 in Texas possibly Orange Texas.
Died. 1985 possibly Grapevine Texas
Wife ....All unknown
Father... (unknown) Vester
Born ? Died ?
Mother...Heneretta(maiden name ???)
B.21/Dec/1866 Detroit Michigan
Died. 19/March/1942 Houston Texas
Brothers....William (willie) Finnegan
B.3/Sept/1900-29/Aug/1994
....Walter Sheer Finnegan
B.29/Jan/1907-17/April/1959

Son of Jesse P Vester
Possibly Gene Vester of Dallas/Ft.Worth or neighboring community

ANY HELP APPRECIATED
Thanks
Kayellen Stakes Shipman

JESSE P. VESTER

kshi1014961 — 2003-05-24 21:03:56Z

I am searching for any information on the parents and children of Jesse P.(? Pavel ?) Vester. {My Uncle}
Born. 4/July/Aprox 1908 in Texas possibly Orange Texas.
Died. 1985 possibly Grapevine Texas
Wife ....All unknown
Father... (unknown) Vester
Born ? Died ?
Mother...Heneretta... (maiden name ???)
B.21/Dec/1866 Detroit Michigan
Died. 19/March/1942 Houston Texas
Brothers....William (willie) Finnegan
B.3/Sept/1900-29/Aug/1994
....Walter Sheer Finnegan
B.29/Jan/1907-17/April/1959

Son of Jesse P Vester
Possibly Gene Vester of Dallas/Ft.Worth or neighboring community

ANY HELP APPRECIATED
Thanks
Kayellen Stakes Shipman

Jesse Vester

kshi1014961 — 2003-05-24 21:03:56Z

I have no other information other than Jesse PAVELL Vester....His son is Gene vster of Dallas Texas area.
This Jesse was a pilot and his mother was Heneretta Flynn, Finnegan, Vester...He had two half brotheres William and Walter Finnegan.

vester, william

SpringLakeGhostHunters — 2005-04-26 16:55:05Z

I am looking for william b. vester. he was married to jean dail.
william was b.3-12-1857 and d. 1-7-1937. he was born in germany and died in wayne cty. nc. any help would be something

AMELIA or EMALINE VESTER BOCK

BarbKarr34 — 2003-02-01 05:58:53Z

We are looking for the parentage of AMELIA or EMALINE VESTER (BOCK)We have always thought our VESTERS were German. They settled in Pike Co., Ohio. AMELIA VESTER'S parents could be LOUIS and MARIA VESTER, or HENRY AND MARIA VESTER. AMELIA VESTER was born abt 1838;, and probably in Pike Co, Ohio. We think her parents were NOT born in America, but immigrated after they were married and brought a widdowed mother with them. Amelia married John (Johannes) A(?) Bock in 1860 in Pike Co, Ohio. They had four children, Elizabeth (Never married, died in Ohio), Henry Charlie (my grandfather), Louis John (never married) and Clara (married late in life, moved to Conn.) All born in Ohio. In 1870 John Bock and AMELIA VESTER BOCK moved to Ill. where she died before 1880 , place also unknown, and the two girls were sent back to Ohio to be raised by relatives. Henry Charlie and Louis moved to Colorado in the 1880's where they both died at elderly ages. Does any of this sound familiar to anyone in their diggings for Vesters? We especially would like to know the definate birthdate, death date, place, etc and who parents and siblings were. Please e-mail me or use the message board if you think you can help. It will be greatly appreciated. Thank you much.
Barb

New VESTER family death certificate added to the ROOTWALKER website.

StanMagnesen — 2003-07-18 02:33:28Z

Hello VESTER family researchers,

A new VESTER family death certificate has been added to the ROOTWALKER website.

This new death certificate is for Mrs. Sylvester (Watson) VESTER of Robertson County, Tennessee, with connections to the state of Virginia.

The address for the ROOTWALKER website is:
http://www.rootwalker.com
www.rootwalker.com

There is a great deal of information on this website that may be helpful to you in your research.

A search engine can be found on the home page to help you pinpoint individuals or you can browse the entire site at your leisure.

A mail list for those people researching their families in northern middle Tennessee is also part of the ROOTWALKER project. You can sign up for this mail list by going to the top of the home page on the ROOTWALKER website and clicking on the blue word "Here" and then follow the simple directions found there.

There is no charge for using the ROOTWALKER website, mail list, or for any assistance we give people in the search for their family roots.

Good luck in your research!

Sincerely,

Stan Magnesen
ROOTWALKER site/list coordinator

Re: Fred A. Vester (1916-1968) married to Alma Naber (1917-1997)

maryprange — 2004-04-10 03:54:34Z

My grandfather's name was August Prange...would be interested to see if this is him. It might also be his father, who was also named August Prange.

Re: Fred A. Vester (1916-1968) married to Alma Naber (1917-1997)

V_Ayo — 2004-02-25 05:35:16Z

NABER-FERRIS Photo from Missouri (MO)
Posted by: A. BURTON (ID *****8673) Date: February 17, 2003 at 04:33:52
of 1526

NABER-FERRIS folk in Missouri (MO). My mother used to collect old photos from tag sales (and now I do too); she recently rediscovered (purchased over 15-20 years ago) an old, enormous sized photo album, many empty pages. There are however 53 photos inside. Most are NOT identified, but you can tell many are related. I am still in the process of scanning these photos if anyone would like to see them when completed. I can list the ones who were identified before we acquired this album.

3 are a "Mother"
1 is a "Dad"
1 is an "Aunt Carrie"
1 is an "Uncle August Prange"
1 is an "Edna Prange"
1 is an "Aunt Emma Prange"
1 is an "Uncle Martin"
1 is an "Uncle Theodore" (ME?)
1 is a "Grandma Naber"
1 is a "Grandpa Naber"
1 is an "Alma Naber"
1 is an "Alma Naber-Ferris"
1 is a "Del Wiese"
1 is a "Dr. Horstmeier"

= 16 of 53 = Please respond if you think you may be related to these people. Sincerely, A. Burton.

Vester TN

Jim_Vester — 2004-02-23 20:33:59Z

Hi Danielle- saw yours re subject on Ancestry.com. I don't know about my family Vester's origins beyond my Grandfather, who was born in TX, as were my father and I.
I do have the address of Michael Vester in Nashville, TN, who may help:MVtarheel@aol.com.
Also, Pat Alred; alredbp@gmi.net(alredbp).
Let me know if you come across any other Vesters...Thanks, Jim Vester

VESTER-TEXAS

Jim_Vester — 2004-02-23 20:33:59Z

Shawn...I do not know from whence my grandfather, John Charles VESTER came from to Texas. According to a Randall County, TX census in 1920, he was born in TX, father and mother also. Do not know their names. John C.(or "Charlie", as he was sometimes called)had four children: James A. (my father), Jack, Eula, and Doris. Jack went to CA, Doris went to OR, Eula married a MARTIN in the Amarillo, TX area, and my father who married Minnie Lee Bozzell of Mineral Wells, TX.
John C. married Jennie Hawkins, daughter of Isaac Newton Hawkins and Mariah Jane Durkee, of Parker County, TX.
I am unsure of the origen of the VESTER name, but suspect also that it was German or Dutch. My father used to refer to himself as "Dutch-Irish". Durkee IS Irish, and I suppose VESTER could be a derivative of "VERSTAIR", a known Dutch surname.
No Bufords in my known line :( Regards,
Jim Vester

VESTER-Texas

Jim_Vester — 2004-02-23 20:33:59Z

Sue...I had just about given up hope on any remaining VESTER relatives, so it's with a great deal of thanks to you for responding!
I also lived at Granddad VESTER's place off and on, with my parents until about 1948. When not there, we lived in Mineral Wells.

I've gotten a LOT of info on Grandma VESTER's family, the Isaac Newton HAWKINS, and especially her mother's side, Mariah Jane DURKEE HAWKINS. Please e mail me at jev52596@aol.com and we can exchange information, compare notes, gossip, etc.

This is just great, Cousin!!! Regards, Jim Vester

Re: Vester Family

JVESTER146 — 2004-07-13 11:00:48Z

Still looking for the Vester's from Washington, PA.
Let me know.
John A Vester

Re: Vester family

JVESTER146 — 2004-07-13 10:44:37Z

Ron,
Are you still looking for Vester relations from PA?
Let me know,
John

CHILDREN OF DONALD