William and Sarah Rester

"Great-great-great-great Grandpa Rester"
William George Washington Rester
Born about 1814 in Washington Parish, Louisiana.
Son of Gideon and Sarah (Mason) Rester.
Died about 1862 or 1863 in Washington Parish, Louisiana.

"Great-great-great-great Grandma Rester"
Sarah Ann Hardin
Born about 1820 in Mississippi.
Parents unknown.
Died before 1855 in Washington Parish, Louisiana.

William and Sarah were married November 5, 1835 in Marion County, Mississippi. They had the following children:

• Frances Rester, born about 1836.
• Asenith Rester, born about 1838.
• Mary Jane Rester, born about 1840.
• John William Rester, born January 2, 1842.
• William Washington Rester, born January 12, 1844.
• Sarah Ann Rester, born March 15, 1847.
• James Gideon Rester, born March 28, 1849.
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After Sarah died William married Mary Elizabeth Ard. He had 3 more children with her:

• Liberty Rester, born January 1858.
• Thomas Gideon Rester, born February 1860.
• Simon Peter Rester, born February 1863.