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Buford Watts West 1909–1991 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 31 October 1909

Birth Location: Alabama

Death Date: 8 June 1991

Death Location: Fairview, Cullman County, Alabama, United States of America

Father: John West

Mother: Viola King

Spouse(s): Emma West

Children(s): Charles West

In 1909, Buford Watts West entered the world in Alabama, born to John West And Viola Elizabeth King. In 1920, Buford Watts West resided in Berlinship, Cullman, Alabama, USA. In 1935, Buford Watts West resided in Berlin, Cullman, Alabama. Buford Watts West married Emma Louise Bolzle West, and had children including Charles M West, Dora E West, Linda Louise West Sullivan, Mary Nell West Todd. Buford Watts West passed away in 1991 in Fairview, Cullman County, Alabama, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1909, Buford Watts West entered the world in Alabama, born to John West And Viola Elizabeth King.
  • In 1920, Buford Watts West resided in Berlinship, Cullman, Alabama, USA.
  • In 1935, Buford Watts West resided in Berlin, Cullman, Alabama.
  • Buford Watts West married Emma Louise Bolzle West, and had children including Charles M West, Dora E West, Linda Louise West Sullivan, Mary Nell West Todd.
  • Buford Watts West passed away in 1991 in Fairview, Cullman County, Alabama, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Buford West's Ancestors

Self
Buford West
1909–1991
Birth Place: Alabama
Parents
John West
1887–1953
Alabama, United States of America
Viola (Elizabeth) King
1889–1957
United States of America
Grandparents
Joseph West
1858–1935
Georgia, USA
Lucy West
1862–1923
Alabama, USA
Great-Grandparents
Joseph Hill
1833–1897
Martha Blair
1837–1916
2nd-Great-Grandparents
William Hill
1805–1870
Lucretta Harris
1816–1877
Elizabeth Cochran
1805–1880
Simeon Blair
1804–1894

Buford West's Descendants

1.
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Buford (Watts) West (31 October 1909–8 June 1991) m. Emma (Louise Bolzle) West (18 Oct 1910–20 Dec 1966)
  1. 1. Charles (M) West 1937–2020

Buford West's Timeline

7 Records

1909
31 October 1909
Birth of Buford Watts West in Alabama
Alabama
1920
1920
Age 11
Buford Watts West resided here in Berlinship, Cullman, Alabama, USA
Berlinship, Cullman, Alabama, USA
1935
1935
Age 26
Buford Watts West resided here in Berlin, Cullman, Alabama
Berlin, Cullman, Alabama
1940
1940
Age 31
Buford Watts West resided here in Berlin, Cullman, Alabama, USA
Berlin, Cullman, Alabama, USA
1950
1950
Age 41
Buford Watts West resided here in Fairview, Cullman, Alabama, USA
Fairview, Cullman, Alabama, USA
1951
Before 1951
Age 42
Buford Watts West resided here in Alabama
Alabama
1991
8 June 1991
Age 82
Death of Buford Watts West in Cullman, Cullman, Alabama, USA
Cullman, Cullman, Alabama, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 31 October 1909
    Event Place: Alabama
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives in St. Louis, Missouri; St. Louis, Missouri; WWII Draft Registration Cards for Alabama, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 292
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Berlin, Cullman, Alabama; Roll: m-t0627-00023; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 22-37
    [3] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File
    [4] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Berlinship, Cullman, Alabama; Roll: T625_11; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 63
    [5] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [6] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
    [7] Alabama, County Marriage Records
    [8] 1950 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Berlinship, Cullman, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Berlinship, Cullman, Alabama; Roll: T625_11; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 63

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Berlin, Cullman, Alabama
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Berlin, Cullman, Alabama; Roll: m-t0627-00023; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 22-37

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Berlin, Cullman, Alabama, 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; WWII Draft Registration Cards for Alabama, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 292
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Berlin, Cullman, Alabama; Roll: m-t0627-00023; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 22-37

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1950
    Event Place: Fairview, Cullman, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: 1950 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: Before 1951
    Event Place: Alabama
    Record Source: U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 8 June 1991
    Event Place: Cullman, Cullman, Alabama, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Fairview, Cullman County, Alabama, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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