Richard Henderson West 1839–1935
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Richard West in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 7 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.
Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees, with linked records
Researchers connected through Richard West 1839–1935
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Immediate Family
Biography
The story of Richard Henderson West began in 1839 in Natchitoches, Natchitoches, Louisiana, United States. Richard Henderson West had children including mattie nora west. Richard Henderson West passed away in 1935 in Burkeville, Newton, Texas, United States.
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1Census 1860 United States Federal Census
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2Census 1870 United States Federal Census
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3Census 1880 United States Federal Census
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4Census 1900 United States Federal Census
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5Census 1910 United States Federal Census
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6Census 1920 United States Federal Census
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7Census 1930 United States Federal Census
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8Military Alabama, Texas and Virginia, U.S., Confederate Pensions, 1884-1958
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9Death Records Texas Death Index
Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from Richard West
This ancestor line traces from Cobbs, Henrico, Virginia, USA (1634) to Natchitoches, Natchitoches, Louisiana, United States (1839) across 7 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Richard West (1839–1935) was born in Natchitoches, Natchitoches, Louisiana, United States and died in Burkeville, Newton, Texas, United States. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (B) based on cross-tree validation.
- Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Richard in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 7 generations of this lineage geographically.
- It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
- Use the "Compare Tree" button on any researcher's profile above. You can compare your tree side by side with theirs, see where your records overlap or differ, and collaborate to fill gaps.
Related Records
Richard West's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record