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Bernard Earl West 1917–2010 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1 June 1917

Birth Location: Walton, Roane County, West Virginia, United States of America

Death Date: 17 February 2010

Death Location: Spencer, Roane County, West Virginia, United States of America

Father: Holly West

Mother: Rebecca Hunt

Spouse(s): Dollie Harris, Dollie West

Children(s):

In 1917, Bernard Earl West entered the world in Walton, Roane County, West Virginia, United States of America, born to Holly Hampton West And Rebecca Alice Hunt. In 1920, Bernard Earl West resided in Harper, Roane, West Virginia, USA. In 1930, Bernard Earl West resided in Harper, Roane, West Virginia, USA. Bernard Earl West married Dollie Gay Harris, Dollie Gay West, and had children including Charlotte West, Donnie West, Kathy West, Patsy West, Ronald West, Shirley Midcap, Teddy West. Bernard Earl West passed away in 2010 in Spencer, Roane County, West Virginia, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1917, Bernard Earl West entered the world in Walton, Roane County, West Virginia, United States of America, born to Holly Hampton West And Rebecca Alice Hunt.
  • In 1920, Bernard Earl West resided in Harper, Roane, West Virginia, USA.
  • In 1930, Bernard Earl West resided in Harper, Roane, West Virginia, USA.
  • Bernard Earl West married Dollie Gay Harris, Dollie Gay West, and had children including Charlotte West, Donnie West, Kathy West, Patsy West, Ronald West, Shirley Midcap, Teddy West.
  • Bernard Earl West passed away in 2010 in Spencer, Roane County, West Virginia, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Holly West
1887–1958
Birth Location: Roane, West Virginia, USA
HW
Rebecca Hunt
1881–1949
Birth Location: Harper, Roane, West Virginia, USA
RH

Spouses(s)

Dollie Harris
1921–1990
Birth Location: Roane, West Virginia
DH
Dollie West
1921–1990
Birth Location: –
DW

Children(s)

Bernard West's Ancestors

Self
Bernard West
1917–2010
Birth Place: Walton, Roane County, West Virginia, United States of America
Parents
Holly Hampton West
1887–1958
Roane, West Virginia, USA
Rebecca (Alice) Hunt
1881–1949
Harper, Roane, West Virginia, USA
Grandparents
Asariah (or Esariah F.) West
1864–1923
Harper, Roane, West Virginia, United States
Clara Hunt
1865–1946
West Virginia
William (H.) Hunt
1853–1937
Kentucky
Emly (J.) Hunt
1854–1910
West Virginia
Great-Grandparents
Alexander West
1832–1910
Rachel Wilson
1829–1879
Henry Hunt
1829–1916
Rachel Ferrell
1832–1905
James Sr
1822–1901
Sarah Addison
1825–1858
Alexander Harper
1824–1902
Mary Harper
1832–1893
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Thomas Sr
1792–1883
Mary Flesher
1795–1861
Horatio Wilson
1804–1890
Ara Penland
1820–1889
William Hunt
1797–1871
Martha Jackson
1800–1881
Richard Ferrell
1809–1882
Elizabeth Fletcher
1812–1871
William Hunt
1797–1871
Martha Jackson
1800–1881
Rodden Addison
1780–1844
Susannah Keene
1782–1859
Armstead Harper
1800–1867
Rachel Bishop
1801–1883
Alexander Rhodes
1807–1880
Mahala Edens
1812–1880

Bernard West's Timeline

8 Records

1917
1 June 1917
Birth of Bernard Earl West in Walton, Roane County, West Virginia, United States of America
Walton, Roane County, West Virginia, United States of America
1920
1920
Age 3
Bernard Earl West resided here in Harper, Roane, West Virginia, USA
Harper, Roane, West Virginia, USA
1930
1930
Age 13
Bernard Earl West resided here in Harper, Roane, West Virginia, USA
Harper, Roane, West Virginia, USA
1935
1935
Age 18
Bernard Earl West resided here in Rural, Roane, West Virginia
Rural, Roane, West Virginia
1940
1940
Age 23
Bernard Earl West resided here in Harper District, Harper, Roane, West Virginia, USA
Harper District, Harper, Roane, West Virginia, USA
1950
1950
Age 33
Bernard Earl West resided here in Harper, Roane, West Virginia, USA
Harper, Roane, West Virginia, USA
1950
1950
Age 33
Bernard Earl West resided here in Harper, Roane, West Virginia, USA
Harper, Roane, West Virginia, USA
2010
17 February 2010
Age 93
Death of Bernard Earl West in Spencer, Roane County, West Virginia, United States of America
Spencer, Roane County, West Virginia, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1 June 1917
    Event Place: Walton, Roane County, West Virginia, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives in St. Louis, Missouri; St. Louis, Missouri; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 521
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Harper, Roane, West Virginia; Roll: m-t0627-04445; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 44-4
    [3] West Virginia, Births Index
    [4] 1920 United States Federal Census
    [5] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Harper, Roane, West Virginia; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 0005; FHL microfilm: 2342288
    [6] U.S., Obituary Collection, 1930-Current, Publication: Charleston Gazette; Publication Date: 02 19 2010; Publication Place: Charleston, West Virginia, USA
    [7] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [8] 1950 United States Federal Census, United States of America, Bureau of the Census; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census, 1790-2007; Record Group Number: 29; Residence Date: 1950; Home in 1950: Harper, Roane, West

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Harper, Roane, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Harper, Roane, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Harper, Roane, West Virginia; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 0005; FHL microfilm: 2342288

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Rural, Roane, West Virginia
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Harper, Roane, West Virginia; Roll: m-t0627-04445; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 44-4

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Harper District, Harper, Roane, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives in St. Louis, Missouri; St. Louis, Missouri; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 521
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Harper, Roane, West Virginia; Roll: m-t0627-04445; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 44-4

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1950
    Event Place: Harper, Roane, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1950 United States Federal Census, United States of America, Bureau of the Census; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census, 1790-2007; Record Group Number: 29; Residence Date: 1950; Home in 1950: Harper, Roane, West

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1950
    Event Place: Harper, Roane, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1950 United States Federal Census, United States of America, Bureau of the Census; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census, 1790-2007; Record Group Number: 29; Residence Date: 1950; Home in 1950: Harper, Roane, West

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Spencer
    Record Source: U.S., Obituary Collection, 1930-Current, Publication: Charleston Gazette; Publication Date: 02 19 2010; Publication Place: Charleston, West Virginia, USA

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Spencer, WV
    Record Source: U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 2

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 17 February 2010
    Event Place: Spencer, Roane County, West Virginia, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Issue State: West Virginia; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [2] U.S., Obituary Collection, 1930-Current, Publication: Charleston Gazette; Publication Date: 02 19 2010; Publication Place: Charleston, West Virginia, USA
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Spencer, Roane County, West Virginia, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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