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Bernice West 1928 – 1971 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: abt 1928

Birth Location: Riceboro, Liberty, Georgia

Death Date: 26 Jun 1971

Death Location: Tampa, Hillsborough, Florida

Father: Phillip West

Mother: Lusilla Pinkney

Spouse(s):

Children(s): Julia Young, Della Young, Lewis Young

In 1928, Bernice West entered the world in Riceboro, Liberty, Georgia, born to Phillip West and Lusilla Sillie Pinkney. In 1930, Bernice West resided in Militia District 15, Liberty, Georgia. In 1935, Bernice West resided in Precinct 4, Highlands, Florida. Bernice West had children including Julia Mae Young, Della Young, Lewis D Young. Bernice West passed away in 1971 in Tampa, Hillsborough, Florida.

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Biography

  • In 1928, Bernice West entered the world in Riceboro, Liberty, Georgia, born to Phillip West and Lusilla Sillie Pinkney.
  • In 1930, Bernice West resided in Militia District 15, Liberty, Georgia.
  • In 1935, Bernice West resided in Precinct 4, Highlands, Florida.
  • Bernice West had children including Julia Mae Young, Della Young, Lewis D Young.
  • Bernice West passed away in 1971 in Tampa, Hillsborough, Florida.

Immediate Family

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Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Bernice West's Ancestors

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Bernice West
1928 – 1971
Birth Place: Riceboro, Liberty, Georgia
Parents
Phillip West
1907 – 1985
Liberty County, Georgia
Lusilla (Sillie) Pinkney
1912 –
Georgia
Grandparents
Monday West
1852 – 1922
McIntosh County, Georgia
Sarah Blige
1869 –
Georgia
Charles (Harold) Pinckney
1885 –
Georgia
Della Grant
1892 –
Georgia
Great-Grandparents
Nero West
– 1942
Harrington Blige
1830 –
Susan Blige
1840 –
Grant
Henrietta Grant
1865 –
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Bernice West's Descendants

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Bernice West (abt 1928 – 26 Jun 1971)
  1. 1. Julia (Mae) Young (abt 1955 – )
  2. 2. Della Young (abt 1959 – ) m. Andrew Wilson
  3. 3. Lewis (D) Young

Bernice West's Timeline

5 Records

1928
abt 1928
Birth of Bernice West in Riceboro, Liberty, Georgia
Riceboro, Liberty, Georgia
1930
1930
Age 2
Bernice West resided here in Militia District 15, Liberty, Georgia
Militia District 15, Liberty, Georgia
1935
1935
Age 7
Bernice West resided here in Precinct 4, Highlands, Florida
Precinct 4, Highlands, Florida
1950
1950
Age 22
Bernice West resided here in Macon, Bibb, Georgia
Macon, Bibb, Georgia
1971
26 Jun 1971
Age 43
Death of Bernice West in Tampa, Hillsborough, Florida
Tampa, Hillsborough, Florida

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: abt 1928
    Event Place: Riceboro, Liberty, Georgia
    Record Source:
    [1] Florida State Census, 1867-1945
    [2] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Militia District 15, Liberty, Georgia; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 0003; FHL microfilm: 2340108
    [3] Newspapers.com Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Tampa Bay Times; Publication Date: 29 Jun 1971; Publication Place: St. Petersburg, Florida, USA; ,0.5187248,0.39157233,0.613472&xid=3355

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Militia District 15, Liberty, Georgia
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Militia District 15, Liberty, Georgia; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 0003; FHL microfilm: 2340108

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Precinct 4, Highlands, Florida
    Record Source: Florida State Census, 1867-1945

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1950
    Event Place: Macon, Bibb, Georgia
    Record Source: U.S. City Directories (Beta)

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 29 Jun 1971
    Event Place: St. Petersburg, Florida
    Record Source: Newspapers.com - Tampa Bay Times - 29 Jun 1971 - Page 31, Obituary for Bernice West 29 Jun 1971

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 26 Jun 1971
    Event Place: Tampa, Hillsborough, Florida
    Record Source: Newspapers.com Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Tampa Bay Times; Publication Date: 29 Jun 1971; Publication Place: St. Petersburg, Florida, USA; ,0.5187248,0.39157233,0.613472&xid=3355

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Darien, McIntosh, Georgia
    Record Source: Newspapers.com Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Tampa Bay Times; Publication Date: 29 Jun 1971; Publication Place: St. Petersburg, Florida, USA; ,0.5187248,0.39157233,0.613472&xid=3355

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