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Introduction by
Roy Eastes
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.
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, other material on other individuals was obtained 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
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