Stampless Covers - Arkansas - Item#15830
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Item# 15830

Richmond Arks / Sept 3 / Paid 10” all in manuscript on cover to Mrs. Nannie C. Kesterson, Paraclifta, Ark. THE ONLY LISTING FOR THIS TOWN in the Roberts census. Ex Clippert. $425.

Nancy Catherine Abernathy Kesterson (1836-1916) was the widow of William Kesterson of Sevier County Arkansas (1828-1860), the son of John Kesterson. She married for the second time in December 1864 to James Credille, a widower with children. They had 4 children of their own. Nancy's bad luck was holding however, and she was once again left a widow in 1877, with 4 more minor children to raise.

Price: $425