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Elbert William West 1905–1991 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 01 Nov 1905

Birth Location: Portsmouth, Independent Cities, Virginia, USA

Death Date: 05 May 1991

Death Location: Portsmouth, Independent Cities, Virginia, USA

Father: John West

Mother: Mary White

Spouse(s): Evelyn Riggs

Children(s):

In 1905, Elbert William West entered the world in Portsmouth, Independent Cities, Virginia, USA, born to John William West And Mary Elizabeth White. In 1910, Elbert William West resided in Portsmouth Ward 4, Portsmouth, Virginia, USA. In 1920, Elbert William West resided in Portsmouth Madison Ward, Portsmouth (Independent C. Elbert William West married Evelyn Pauline Riggs. Elbert William West passed away in 1991 in Portsmouth, Independent Cities, Virginia, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1905, Elbert William West entered the world in Portsmouth, Independent Cities, Virginia, USA, born to John William West And Mary Elizabeth White.
  • In 1910, Elbert William West resided in Portsmouth Ward 4, Portsmouth, Virginia, USA.
  • In 1920, Elbert William West resided in Portsmouth Madison Ward, Portsmouth (Independent C.
  • Elbert William West married Evelyn Pauline Riggs.
  • Elbert William West passed away in 1991 in Portsmouth, Independent Cities, Virginia, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

John West
1866–1933
Birth Location: Gloucester, Virginia, USA
JW
Mary White
1870–1967
Birth Location: Mathews, Virginia, USA
MW

Spouses(s)

Evelyn Riggs
1915–1996
Birth Location: Belhaven, Beaufort, North Carolina, USA
ER

Children(s)

Elbert West's Ancestors

Self
Elbert West
1905–1991
Birth Place: Portsmouth, Independent Cities, Virginia, USA
Parents
John William West
1866–1933
Gloucester, Virginia, USA
Mary (Elizabeth) White
1870–1967
Mathews, Virginia, USA
Grandparents
Warner (Howard) West
1813–1870
Gloucester, Virginia, USA
Nancy (Anne) Green
1828–1885
Gloucester, Virginia, USA
Great-Grandparents
George Green
1790–1860
Anne West
1790–1860
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Simon Jr
1760–1835
Elizabeth Green
1771–

Elbert West's Timeline

9 Records

1905
01 Nov 1905
Birth of Elbert William West in Portsmouth, Independent Cities, Virginia, USA
Portsmouth, Independent Cities, Virginia, USA
1910
1910
Age 5
Elbert William West resided here in Portsmouth Ward 4, Portsmouth, Virginia, USA
Portsmouth Ward 4, Portsmouth, Virginia, USA
1920
1920
Age 15
Elbert William West resided here in Portsmouth Madison Ward, Portsmouth (Independent City), Virginia, USA
Portsmouth Madison Ward, Portsmouth (Independent City), Virginia, USA
1930
1930
Age 25
Elbert William West resided here in Portsmouth, Independent Cities, Virginia, USA
Portsmouth, Independent Cities, Virginia, USA
1935
1935
Age 30
Elbert William West resided here in Portsmouth, Independent Cities, Virginia, USA
Portsmouth, Independent Cities, Virginia, USA
1940
1940
Age 35
Elbert William West resided here in Portsmouth, Independent Cities, Virginia, USA
Portsmouth, Independent Cities, Virginia, USA
1940
1940
Age 35
Elbert William West resided here in Portsmouth, Independent Cities, Virginia, USA
Portsmouth, Independent Cities, Virginia, USA
1950
1950
Age 45
Elbert William West resided here in Portsmouth, Independent Cities, Virginia, USA
Portsmouth, Independent Cities, Virginia, USA
1991
05 May 1991
Age 86
Death of Elbert William West in Portsmouth, Independent Cities, Virginia, USA
Portsmouth, Independent Cities, Virginia, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 01 Nov 1905
    Event Place: Portsmouth, Independent Cities, Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; Wwii Draft Registration Cards For Virginia, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 783
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Portsmouth City, Portsmouth City, Virginia; Roll: m-t0627-04317; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 116-6
    [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
    [5] 1930 United States Federal Census
    [6] 1910 United States Federal Census
    [7] Virginia, Death Records, Virginia Department of Health; Richmond, Virginia; Virginia Deaths, 1912-2014
    [8] Global, Find a Grave® Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current
    [9] North Carolina, U.S., Marriage Records
    [10] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
    [11] 1950 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Portsmouth Ward 4, Portsmouth, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Portsmouth Madison Ward, Portsmouth (Independent City), Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Portsmouth, Independent Cities, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Portsmouth, Independent Cities, Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Portsmouth City, Portsmouth City, Virginia; Roll: m-t0627-04317; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 116-6
    [2] U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Portsmouth, Independent Cities, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Portsmouth City, Portsmouth City, Virginia; Roll: m-t0627-04317; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 116-6

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Portsmouth, Independent Cities, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; Wwii Draft Registration Cards For Virginia, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 783

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1950
    Event Place: Portsmouth, Independent Cities, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1950 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Portsmouth City, Portsmouth City, Virginia; Roll: m-t0627-04317; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 116-6

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 05 May 1991
    Event Place: Portsmouth, Independent Cities, Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010
    [2] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File
    [3] Virginia, Death Records, Virginia Department of Health; Richmond, Virginia; Virginia Deaths, 1912-2014
    [4] Global, Find a Grave® Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current
    [5] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
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