On Jun 7, 4:08�am, Gerry <[email protected]> wrote: > In article > <[email protected]m>, > > �LRESA <[email protected]> wrote: > > My grandfather's brother, Thomas Luther Lester, abandoned his wife and > > infant daughter in 1908 in Richmond, VA . His wife Sadie was granted a > > divorce and custody on grounds of desertion in 1911. No one ever heard > > from Thomas again- not even my grandpa. I can't find him on 1910, 1920 > > or 1930 censuses. He was in the age group to register for WW1 draft > > but he's not there either. > > Any other suggestions on how to track down an early 20th ancestor > > would be appreciated. Thanks to all. > > What was his birthdate and place? > > This information would be helpful in assisting your search. > > I did a quick search on Sadie Lester in Richmond, Virginia in the 1910 > census, was she still living in Richmond then, and what was her > daughter's name? Thomas was born 14 April 1883 probably in Jackson Co. Missouri. His family was from VA but lived in Mo for 5 years before returning. His occupation was a tailor. Sadie was still in Richmond in 1910. I found her in the city directory but not on the census. Her daughter's name was Vernette.