Merida Kesterson Sr. & Jr.

1852 Merida Kesterson Sr
Meriday Kesterson Sr, occupation a Laborer was convicted of Grand Larceny in Greene Co IN. He was to serve 2 years and was received at the prison on September 30. He was discharged due to his death on March 5 1853. He died of dropsy at age 66. His description - 6'3/4" Tall, light complexion, grey eyes and hair dark with a mixture of grey. The prison records say he was born in South Carolina. He was "Intemperate". Remarks - Face of an open and firm character, nose very long. Has a wife and one child in Greene County near Black Creek; No education.

1852 Meriday Kesterson Jr
Merida Kesterson, Jr, occupation Laborer was convicted of Grand Larceny in Greene County IN. Was to serve a term of 2 years and received at the prison September 30 1852. He was discharged on 30 September 1854 by expiration of sentence. Age 27. Merida Jr was 5" 10" Tall, Sandy complexion, Hazel eyes and Hair Black. He gives his nativity as Ohio. Remarks - A small scar on left arm, also one on right foot on instep about 2 inches long; countenance open and scar on back of head 2 or 3 inches long. No education