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Benjamin Ellers West 1859–1948 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 2 May 1859

Birth Location: Mechanicsville, Cedar, Iowa, USA

Death Date: July 10, 1948

Death Location: Mechanicsville, Cedar, Iowa, USA

Father: Eli Jr

Mother: Sarah Hartt

Spouse(s):

Children(s):

The story of Benjamin Ellers West began in 1859 in Mechanicsville, Cedar, Iowa, USA. In 1860, Benjamin Ellers West resided in Fremont, Mechanicsville, Cedar, Iowa, USA. In 1870, Benjamin Ellers West resided in Fremont, Stanwood, Cedar, Iowa, USA. Benjamin Ellers West passed away in 1948 in Mechanicsville, Cedar, Iowa, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of Benjamin Ellers West began in 1859 in Mechanicsville, Cedar, Iowa, USA.
  • In 1860, Benjamin Ellers West resided in Fremont, Mechanicsville, Cedar, Iowa, USA.
  • In 1870, Benjamin Ellers West resided in Fremont, Stanwood, Cedar, Iowa, USA.
  • Benjamin Ellers West passed away in 1948 in Mechanicsville, Cedar, Iowa, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Eli Jr
1818–1896
Birth Location: Adams County, Ohio, USA
EJ
Sarah Hartt
1815–1896
Birth Location: Fayette County, Ohio, USA
SH

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Benjamin West's Ancestors

Self
Benjamin West
1859–1948
Birth Place: Mechanicsville, Cedar, Iowa, USA
Parents
Eli Henry West Jr
1818–1896
Adams County, Ohio, USA
Sarah Hartt
1815–1896
Fayette County, Ohio, USA
Grandparents
Eli (Henry) West
1781–1852
, Sussex, DE
Sarah (Sallie) Guffin
1780–1867
Berkeley, James City County, Virginia, USA
Great-Grandparents
Elijah WEST
1738–1791
Mary WILLIAMS
1740–1786
2nd-Great-Grandparents
George WEST
1699–1756
Sarah LOWE
1700–1761
Thomas WILLIAMS
1676–1764
Mary WOMACK
1708–1771

Benjamin West's Timeline

7 Records

1859
2 May 1859
Birth of Benjamin Ellers West in Mechanicsville, Cedar, Iowa, USA
Mechanicsville, Cedar, Iowa, USA
1860
1860
Age 1
Benjamin Ellers West resided here in Fremont, Mechanicsville, Cedar, Iowa, USA
Fremont, Mechanicsville, Cedar, Iowa, USA
1870
1870
Age 11
Benjamin Ellers West resided here in Fremont, Stanwood, Cedar, Iowa, USA
Fremont, Stanwood, Cedar, Iowa, USA
1880
1880
Age 21
Benjamin Ellers West resided here in Fremont, Cedar, Iowa, USA
Fremont, Cedar, Iowa, USA
1900
1900
Age 41
Benjamin Ellers West resided here in Pioneer, Cedar, Iowa, USA
Pioneer, Cedar, Iowa, USA
1930
1930
Age 71
Benjamin Ellers West resided here in Mechanicsville, Mechanicsville, Cedar, Iowa, USA
Mechanicsville, Mechanicsville, Cedar, Iowa, USA
1948
July 10, 1948
Age 89
Death of Benjamin Ellers West in Mechanicsville, Cedar, Iowa, USA
Mechanicsville, Cedar, Iowa, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 2 May 1859
    Event Place: Mechanicsville, Cedar, Iowa, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1870 United States Federal Census
    [2] 1880 United States Federal Census
    [3] 1860 United States Federal Census
    [4] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [5] Iowa, U.S., Death Records, State Historical Society of Iowa; Des Moines, Iowa; Iowa Death Records, 1888-1904
    [6] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Pioneer, Cedar, Iowa; Roll: 422; Page: 3; Enumeration District: 0033
    [7] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Mechanicsville, Cedar, Iowa; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 0018; FHL microfilm: 2340381

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Fremont, Mechanicsville, Cedar, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Fremont, Stanwood, Cedar, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Fremont, Cedar, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Pioneer, Cedar, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Pioneer, Cedar, Iowa; Roll: 422; Page: 3; Enumeration District: 0033

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Mechanicsville, Mechanicsville, Cedar, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Mechanicsville, Cedar, Iowa; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 0018; FHL microfilm: 2340381

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: July 10, 1948
    Event Place: Mechanicsville, Cedar, Iowa, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Iowa, U.S., Death Records, State Historical Society of Iowa; Des Moines, Iowa; Iowa Death Records, 1888-1904

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Mechanicsville, Cedar, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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