Lester, Col. R.P.
The North Georgia, December 5, 1902 [Copied from the Atlanta Constitution]
Covington, Ga., December 2---Col. R.P. Lester, Sr. died suddenly in the home of his son, R.P. Lester, Jr., in Midway, about 12 o'clock on Saturday, November 29, 1902. He had been in rather feeble health for some time, but nothing of a serious nature, and he continued to attend to business. On Saturday morning he complained of suffering somewhat with acute indigestion, and, after taking some remedies, he kept up until near noon, when he lay down and soon fell into restful sleep from which he never awoke. In less than a half hour after he fell asleep he was dead.
Col. Lester was born in Lawrenceville, Gwinnett County, GA, November 30, 1832, and consequently lacked only one day of being 70 years old. He spent his childhood and early manhood in Cumming, Forsyth County, and was married to Miss Mary J. Waddell, daughter of Rev. J.W. Waddell, an eminent Presbyterian divine, on November 1, 1855, who preceded him to the grave on April 24, 1902. He received a liberal education for his day, and entered the legal profession, which he pursued successfully until the call to arms in 1861, when he raised a splendid company of volunteers and was elected captain. The company was organized into the Fourteenth Georgia Regiment, and was designated as Company E of that gallant command, which comprised a part of Gen. E.L. Thomas' Brigade. He served four years in the Army of Northern Virginia, being promoted by regular gradations from captain to colonel, and was in command of the Fourteenth Georgia Regiment at the surrender at Appomattox on April 9, 1865.
After the war, Col. Lester returned to his home at Cumming, Georgia, where he engaged in the practice of law until about four years ago, when he moved to Covington, where he has since resided.
He leaves four children as follows: J.G. Lester and R.P. Lester, Jr. of Covington; Mrs. J.H. Eakes of Augusta; and Mrs. C.C. Foster of Roswell.
Col. Lester was a gallant Confederate soldier; was prominent in Masonic circles, being a high priest of his chapter and worshipful master of his subordinate lodge; and for 50 years he was a consistent member of the Methodist church---his most prominent trait of character being his strong, but simple faith in the loving kindness of the Savior.
He was highly esteemed and beloved by everyone who knew him for his genial and pleasant companionship.
Col. Lester was never a candidate for any office, but took a deep interest in public affairs and always took a decided stand on the right side of all questions of public interest.
His funeral took place on Monday morning, the interment being in South View Cemetery.
The North Georgia, December 5, 1902 [Copied from the Atlanta Constitution]
Covington, Ga., December 2---Col. R.P. Lester, Sr. died suddenly in the home of his son, R.P. Lester, Jr., in Midway, about 12 o'clock on Saturday, November 29, 1902. He had been in rather feeble health for some time, but nothing of a serious nature, and he continued to attend to business. On Saturday morning he complained of suffering somewhat with acute indigestion, and, after taking some remedies, he kept up until near noon, when he lay down and soon fell into restful sleep from which he never awoke. In less than a half hour after he fell asleep he was dead.
Col. Lester was born in Lawrenceville, Gwinnett County, GA, November 30, 1832, and consequently lacked only one day of being 70 years old. He spent his childhood and early manhood in Cumming, Forsyth County, and was married to Miss Mary J. Waddell, daughter of Rev. J.W. Waddell, an eminent Presbyterian divine, on November 1, 1855, who preceded him to the grave on April 24, 1902. He received a liberal education for his day, and entered the legal profession, which he pursued successfully until the call to arms in 1861, when he raised a splendid company of volunteers and was elected captain. The company was organized into the Fourteenth Georgia Regiment, and was designated as Company E of that gallant command, which comprised a part of Gen. E.L. Thomas' Brigade. He served four years in the Army of Northern Virginia, being promoted by regular gradations from captain to colonel, and was in command of the Fourteenth Georgia Regiment at the surrender at Appomattox on April 9, 1865.
After the war, Col. Lester returned to his home at Cumming, Georgia, where he engaged in the practice of law until about four years ago, when he moved to Covington, where he has since resided.
He leaves four children as follows: J.G. Lester and R.P. Lester, Jr. of Covington; Mrs. J.H. Eakes of Augusta; and Mrs. C.C. Foster of Roswell.
Col. Lester was a gallant Confederate soldier; was prominent in Masonic circles, being a high priest of his chapter and worshipful master of his subordinate lodge; and for 50 years he was a consistent member of the Methodist church---his most prominent trait of character being his strong, but simple faith in the loving kindness of the Savior.
He was highly esteemed and beloved by everyone who knew him for his genial and pleasant companionship.
Col. Lester was never a candidate for any office, but took a deep interest in public affairs and always took a decided stand on the right side of all questions of public interest.
His funeral took place on Monday morning, the interment being in South View Cemetery.
Lester, Col. R.P.
The North Georgia, December 5, 1902 [Copied from the Atlanta Constitution]
Covington, Ga., December 2---Col. R.P. Lester, Sr. died suddenly in the home of his son, R.P. Lester, Jr., in Midway, about 12 o'clock on Saturday, November 29, 1902. He had been in rather feeble health for some time, but nothing of a serious nature, and he continued to attend to business. On Saturday morning he complained of suffering somewhat with acute indigestion, and, after taking some remedies, he kept up until near noon, when he lay down and soon fell into restful sleep from which he never awoke. In less than a half hour after he fell asleep he was dead.
Col. Lester was born in Lawrenceville, Gwinnett County, GA, November 30, 1832, and consequently lacked only one day of being 70 years old. He spent his childhood and early manhood in Cumming, Forsyth County, and was married to Miss Mary J. Waddell, daughter of Rev. J.W. Waddell, an eminent Presbyterian divine, on November 1, 1855, who preceded him to the grave on April 24, 1902. He received a liberal education for his day, and entered the legal profession, which he pursued successfully until the call to arms in 1861, when he raised a splendid company of volunteers and was elected captain. The company was organized into the Fourteenth Georgia Regiment, and was designated as Company E of that gallant command, which comprised a part of Gen. E.L. Thomas' Brigade. He served four years in the Army of Northern Virginia, being promoted by regular gradations from captain to colonel, and was in command of the Fourteenth Georgia Regiment at the surrender at Appomattox on April 9, 1865.
After the war, Col. Lester returned to his home at Cumming, Georgia, where he engaged in the practice of law until about four years ago, when he moved to Covington, where he has since resided.
He leaves four children as follows: J.G. Lester and R.P. Lester, Jr. of Covington; Mrs. J.H. Eakes of Augusta; and Mrs. C.C. Foster of Roswell.
Col. Lester was a gallant Confederate soldier; was prominent in Masonic circles, being a high priest of his chapter and worshipful master of his subordinate lodge; and for 50 years he was a consistent member of the Methodist church---his most prominent trait of character being his strong, but simple faith in the loving kindness of the Savior.
He was highly esteemed and beloved by everyone who knew him for his genial and pleasant companionship.
Col. Lester was never a candidate for any office, but took a deep interest in public affairs and always took a decided stand on the right side of all questions of public interest.
His funeral took place on Monday morning, the interment being in South View Cemetery.
The North Georgia, December 5, 1902 [Copied from the Atlanta Constitution]
Covington, Ga., December 2---Col. R.P. Lester, Sr. died suddenly in the home of his son, R.P. Lester, Jr., in Midway, about 12 o'clock on Saturday, November 29, 1902. He had been in rather feeble health for some time, but nothing of a serious nature, and he continued to attend to business. On Saturday morning he complained of suffering somewhat with acute indigestion, and, after taking some remedies, he kept up until near noon, when he lay down and soon fell into restful sleep from which he never awoke. In less than a half hour after he fell asleep he was dead.
Col. Lester was born in Lawrenceville, Gwinnett County, GA, November 30, 1832, and consequently lacked only one day of being 70 years old. He spent his childhood and early manhood in Cumming, Forsyth County, and was married to Miss Mary J. Waddell, daughter of Rev. J.W. Waddell, an eminent Presbyterian divine, on November 1, 1855, who preceded him to the grave on April 24, 1902. He received a liberal education for his day, and entered the legal profession, which he pursued successfully until the call to arms in 1861, when he raised a splendid company of volunteers and was elected captain. The company was organized into the Fourteenth Georgia Regiment, and was designated as Company E of that gallant command, which comprised a part of Gen. E.L. Thomas' Brigade. He served four years in the Army of Northern Virginia, being promoted by regular gradations from captain to colonel, and was in command of the Fourteenth Georgia Regiment at the surrender at Appomattox on April 9, 1865.
After the war, Col. Lester returned to his home at Cumming, Georgia, where he engaged in the practice of law until about four years ago, when he moved to Covington, where he has since resided.
He leaves four children as follows: J.G. Lester and R.P. Lester, Jr. of Covington; Mrs. J.H. Eakes of Augusta; and Mrs. C.C. Foster of Roswell.
Col. Lester was a gallant Confederate soldier; was prominent in Masonic circles, being a high priest of his chapter and worshipful master of his subordinate lodge; and for 50 years he was a consistent member of the Methodist church---his most prominent trait of character being his strong, but simple faith in the loving kindness of the Savior.
He was highly esteemed and beloved by everyone who knew him for his genial and pleasant companionship.
Col. Lester was never a candidate for any office, but took a deep interest in public affairs and always took a decided stand on the right side of all questions of public interest.
His funeral took place on Monday morning, the interment being in South View Cemetery.
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