Dedication
This web site is a second generation Estes-Eastes Family project. Originally created by LeRoy F. Eastes, the torch was passed to Roberta Estes, a cousin, in 2005. Roberta has 27 years+ of genealogical hunting under her belt (a lightweight compared to Roy), but shares Roy’s commitment to preservation of the family records. This page is dedicated to Roy’s hard work and his 55 years of research that enable us to enjoy this genealogy tool today.
Roy in his Family History Work Center
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Introduction
This section is Roy’s original introduction to the web site. On behalf of Roy and I, Welcome!
These pages represent the combined efforts of many people who have conscientiously recorded their family lines over the years. The purpose of this site is to consolidate these records into one place so anyone may use them for personal research.
These works are not copyrighted but will not used for commercial purposes or financial gain nor passed others who might do so.
We begin with Nicholas Ewstas, the oldest known person in our Estes/Eastes/etc line. The pages that follow are historic records of some his descendants. As we pass down through the generations we come to our progenitor, Abraham Estes, who migrated from England into the Colony of Virginia and was the father of 13 children. One of these was John Estes Sr., father of Elisha Estes who migrated from Virginia to Kentucky and into Tennessee where he died in 1818.
Initially, these records followed the descendants of Elisha as they moved through Virginia, Kentucky, Tennessee, Indiana and beyond. But now more of Abraham’s descendants have been added. It is hoped that more of Nicholas' and Abraham's descendants will be added in the future!
Do Not pass up the NOTES section on persons of interest. In many cases, a wealth of information is contained in these sections.
CAUTION: Many of the following records are proven and the sources shown in the NOTES Section for the individual. However, many of these records were donated from other researchers who did not record their sources. Therefore, if a record does not show documentation, it should be considered as a guide for further investigation and not taken as fact.
All precautions have been taken to present factual information. I seriously doubt if there has ever been, or ever will be, a collection of family history records compiled without error. However, we should make an all out effort to present accurate records. There are probably no other publications given such close scrutiny as those written on Family Histories, but - that's the way it should be! In recording our heritage there should be no margin for errors. If - or when a flaw is found, please contact me. If corrections are needed, please send verifications.
This collection of information would never have materialized if it were not for the help of many friends. I especially want to thank my brother, James A. (Jim) Eastes who inspired and encouraged me over the years to bring these works to this point.
I have been researching this Estes/Eastes line for over 55 years and have made it my top retirement objective. I have enjoyed every minute of it and will continue as long as the good Lord is willing to let me do so. I hope you will enjoy these contents as much as I have enjoyed compiling them.
LeRoy F. Eastes
Roberta J. Estes
The records on this site were compiled 1 August 2004 by Personal Ancestral File,
a product of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
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Other Estes-Eastes Historical Articles
(Under Construction - Links To Be Added At A Later Date)
o Pictures of Estes/Eastes Born before 1800
o Log Cabin Restored o Deal Castle
o Deal Kent Co., England o St Leonard's Church
o The Este Connection
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