Lynette Jester
Honor Code SignatorySigned 3 Feb 2015 | 47,556 contributions | 2,277 thank-yous | 2,457 connections
Signed 3 Feb 2015 | 47,556 contributions | 2,277 thank-yous | 2,457 connections
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Lynette Jester
Born 1950s.
Ancestors 
Daughter of Ralph Jester
and Lela Iralee (Davis) Jester
Sister of
Veronica Jester and [private brother (1940s - unknown)]
Descendants 
Mother of
Darcy (Rogers) Deptula
Profile last modified
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| Lynette Jester is a Wonderful WikiTreer. |
Nominated by Sharon Legg and awarded by Eowyn. Thank you!!
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Biography
This profile is part of the Jester Name Study.
WikiTree Day Attendee: 2022
WikiTree Day Attendee: 2023
Lynette Jester is an Arkansan.
I began my genealogy addiction in Aug of 1979, after my father passed in May. My mother had already read the 1880 and had some names, but she wasn't sure how they were related. My father's parents had died young and he just didn't know or talk much about them. So, I studied the FGS she gave me and memorized the names. I knew that Burgess and Levi were somehow connected to me but we didn't know exactly how. But I just knew they were. And I go to the library with my aunt and open the Accelerated Index, "There they are!!" and my aunt replied with "You don't find them that fast!" And I looked at her with this dumbfounded expression on my face... "With a name like Burgess Jester?"
That started a discussion that continued for years. My mother kept it up with "There are lots of Burgess Jesters." "Yes, there are, but there is only one (holding up one finger) old one. All the others are named for him." Then she checked my work, I had the kids, their marriages, solid from 1850 to 1900. When I showed my aunt the work I had collected plus all the other Jesters I had notes on, "You know, your mother and I have worked for years to get what little information we have, you just don't find them that fast. Not the amount you have." The difference was, I just had to prove it to my satisfaction, not theirs. And my work has stood the test of time.
I will be delighted to change my db, if I am wrong, but its going to take some really good evidence, if some one actually proves to me mine is wrong. I've had too many people come to me or lists I was on and say "My research shows... " and I say "Show me your research." And I will usually find the holes. I firmly believe the ancestors talk to me and guide me. And getting them placed properly is the best way to honor them.
Thank you to Paula J for awarding me Research Expert status in Southern Pioneers and US Southern Colonies.
I see so many profiles that show relationship to Notables or other Wikitreers If you want to see your relationship to me, please let me know.
| Name | Relationship | Ancestor | Notes |
| John Tyler | 7th C 6x r | George Wyatt | |
| Wm H. Taft | 9th C 2x r | Richard Ravens | |
| Calvin Coolidge | 9th C 2x r | Richard Ravens | 1 |
| Harry Truman | 6th C 2x r | Richard Shipp | |
| George H. Bush | 14th C | James Hamilton | |
| Stanley Ann Dunham | 6th C 1x r | Moses Teague | 3 |
1Calvin's uncle Norman was a teacher/principal at the Seminary at Cotton Hill, Georgia where T. P. Jester taught. Norman had calling cards made after the Civil War and misspelled his name. Neither Norman nor printer couldn't afford to reprint the cards so Norman changed the spelling of his name to Cooledge.
2 Not the same James Hamilton that JFK and GHB share.
3 Barack Obama
My Projects
- Paula J's shadow. Paula is one of my favorite people on Wikitree. She has been a great mentor to me and hope to one day meet her in person. If Paula is on a project, I usually find a way to wiggle in.
Under Paula I have joined:
- World Disasters specializing in Tri-State and Liberty Tornadoes My former mother-in-law survived the Tornado and the meningitis outbreak afterward. Not sure how i ended up as Project Coordinator, Paula must have had faith in me.
- Military and War specializing Arkansas's Participation in the Civil War, especially the regiments my kin enlisted.
- Southern Colonies I don't think I ever actually asked to join the project, but think this was one where I wiggled in. Paula gave me the badge.
Because of Paula, my name was tossed into the hat for Coordinator for the Arkansas Project, which I accepted. I tease Paula about this, she put me in to get me out of her hair. And I really couldn't be happier. Allison Andrus and Abby Glann have been absolutely delightful to work with. If I have a problem, they are quick to respond. Most of the time, probably because they themselves are busy, they let me dance to my own tune on Arkansas.
My other favorite "partner in crime" is Mary Richardson. Arkansas and Texas share not only borders, but heros and blacksheep. Mary and I are in several of the same projects.
At one time, the NW strip of Texas above Texarkana was part of Arkansas during its Territory days.
- Jester Name Study Documenting all Jesters, spouses, and descendants. I mentioned to Paula I wanted to do a Jester ONS and Voila!! Paula set up the page and study and I took it over.
Only the Trusted List can access the following:
- Lynette's formal name
- e-mail address
- exact birthdate
- birth location
- images (1)
- private siblings' names
- private children's names (1)
- spouse's name and marriage information
DNA Connections
It may be possible to confirm family relationships by comparing test results with Lynette or other carriers of her ancestors' mitochondrial DNA. Mitochondrial DNA test-takers in the direct maternal line:
It may be possible to confirm family relationships by comparing test results with Lynette or other carriers of her ancestors' mitochondrial DNA. Mitochondrial DNA test-takers in the direct maternal line:
- Lynette Jester: Family Tree DNA mtDNA Test Full Sequence, haplogroup I1a1b, FTDNA kit #527801
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100.00%
100.00%
Lynette Jester:
Family Tree DNA Family Finder, GEDmatch T269178 [compare], yourDNAportal LYNb0a95fe1, FTDNA kit #527801
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MyHeritage DNA, GEDmatch UL9129399 [compare]
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~3.12%
Phillip Hall
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Family Tree DNA Family Finder, GEDmatch T964230 [compare], FTDNA kit #796856
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~1.56%
Michelle Thomas :
AncestryDNA
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~1.56%
Clifford Shipp :
Family Tree DNA Family Finder, GEDmatch T280624 [compare], FTDNA kit #74548
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~1.56%
Bradley Beshea :
Autosomal DNA Test, GEDmatch A710072 [compare]
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~0.78%
Janice (Shipp) Gomez :
AncestryDNA, Ancestry member eelzemog1
Have you taken a DNA test? If so, login to add it. If not, see our friends at Ancestry DNA.
Genealogist-to-Genealogist (G2G) Forum posts about Lynette:
- Lynette Jester is a Wonderful WikiTreer Dec 3, 2021.
- Lynette Jester is a Wonderful WikiTreer Nov 17, 2021.
- Lynette Jester is a Wonderful WikiTreer Jul 30, 2021.
- Lynette Jester is a Wonderful WikiTreer Jun 10, 2021.
- Lynette Jester is a Wonderful WikiTreer Jan 1, 2021.
- Lynette Jester is a Wonderful WikiTreer Jan 1, 2021.
Featured Female Poet connections: Lynette is 15 degrees from Anne Bradstreet, 24 degrees from Ruth Niland, 29 degrees from Karin Boye, 27 degrees from 照 松平, 18 degrees from Anne Barnard, 35 degrees from Lola Rodríguez de Tió, 28 degrees from Christina Rossetti, 18 degrees from Emily Dickinson, 27 degrees from Nikki Giovanni, 23 degrees from Isabella Crawford, 20 degrees from Mary Gilmore and 19 degrees from Elizabeth MacDonald on our single family tree. Login to find your connection.
Sandy and I have been getting ready for take off!!! She set us up a Discord Channel so we can communicate with each other about our Project and I have been trying to recruit more people and updating our page.
I added a link to a spreadsheet that we can use to track our progress. I am also going to add a shareable one for those who want to make it a joint effort.
Here is the link to our Discord channel https://discord.gg/5yUSzTD8
Let me know if you want added to the group spreadsheet.
Blessed Be!!!
https://www.census.gov/newsroom/press-releases/2022/1950-census-records-release.html
edited by Pam (Dale) Fraley
Yeah, thats it. And if you buy that I have a premium corner beach front lot on the corner of Nevada and Arizona. Honestly, I am rewriting the 1790 Rowan County Census, harvesting DNA kits from gedmatch to run. and trying to stay sane at the same time.
I still wanna edit it some but it’s up! I think you will be able edit it.
It’s Pam from the WikiTree Facebook Group!!
It looks like you still have the badge for the US Southern Colonies Project but are no longer listed as a member of the Jamestown Team. I also don't see that you responded to the January 2021 check-in (but my recordkeeping isn't the best).
If you would like to keep the badge, please let me know by replying to this comment & also let me know which Team(s) you'd like to join (see the list here).
Thanks!
Cheers, Liz
If you need access to something I have locked, Please send me a PM. On the page you want send a Trust Request. I keep them locked because of some vandalism.
I don't live in AR anymore either, just most of my family are in SW ARKLATX corner. We were going to try for a reunion there this year.
Lynette
Tanya
Lynette
edited by Lynette Jester
edited by Lynette Jester
As you may have seen, we have been doing some restructuring in the US Southern Colonies Project and are now organising ourselves into different teams. We have also changed the criteria for membership. Please have a look at the new project pages, and let me know whether you would like to remain in the project and, if so, which team(s) you would like to be in.
Please can you also send me your e-mail address. I can then make sure you are introduced to your Team Leaders and are in the Google Group.
Please note that it is a requirement for membership in the US Southern Colonies Project that you respond to these check-ins. We’re really excited for the future of the project and hope that you decide to be a part of it with us moving forwards.
Many thanks,
Susie, US Southern Colonies Project Co-Leader
Regards, Warren
"A DNA study on William Johns(T)on is being conducted at Family Tree DNA. Kit #339582 Johnston William Johns(t)on b. c.1697 d. c.1769? Scotland haplo R-M269 https://www.familytreedna.com/public/Johnson/default.aspx?section=yresults I have contacted two DNA coordinators to translate this for me. One is a Thornton cousin, shares the same descent." Is there any info from this study? This William Johnston identity is rather confusing in my family tree...lol. Thanks!
Lynette and Lorane are fifth cousins Lynette Jester and Lorane Whitehead are both descendants of Thomas Bullard. 1. Lynette is the daughter of Lela Iralee Davis [confident] 2. Lela is the daughter of Joseph Edward Davis [confident] 3. Joe Ed is the son of John Dallas Davis [unknown confidence] 4. John is the son of Jamima Jane Bullard [unknown confidence] 5. Jamima is the daughter of Thomas Bullard [unknown confidence] 6. Thomas is the son of Thomas Bullard [unknown confidence] This makes Thomas the fourth great grandfather of Lynette. 1. Lorane is the daughter of Mary Ellen Gay [confident] 2. Mary Ellen is the daughter of Annie Elizabeth Bullard [confident] 3. Peggy is the daughter of Charles Emmett Bullard [unknown confidence] 4. Charlie is the son of Thaddeus Love Bullard [unknown confidence] 5. Thaddeus is the son of Joseph L Bullard [unknown confidence] 6. Joseph is the son of Thomas Bullard [unknown confidence] This makes Thomas the fourth great grandfather of Lorane.
I'm working on adding my own Arkansas relatives - the descendants of this great aunt whose children moved to Arkansas - https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Morse-5295. I added quite a few profiles for Ashley County last week. I'm also interested in sourcing unsourced Arkansas profiles.
Jamel
I appreciated the addition of indexed data for the sources, the categories and generated bio. I couldn't resist adding some of my favorite finishing touches:
tweaking the indentations on the sources
adding the blue templates wherever categories are mentioned
bio improvements for all the sources added.
James is mostly done for now but still working on Lucy.
Hope you liked my changes. It was relatively easy following your additions.
I just wish Family Search would add locations to their citations for all years of US Census.
On behalf of the Connectors Project Leaders, we are doing a six-month check-in with members. Please let us know if you are still active. If you are active, please let us know in which ways you are currently contributing to the project.
All of us at WikiTree would like to thank you for your contributions and hope that you are enjoying exploring your roots.
I look forward to hearing from you soon.
Michelle ~ Volunteer Coordinator