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Elijah Amos West 1850–1921 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 6 Oct 1850

Birth Location: Pontiac, Livingston, Illinois, USA

Death Date: 10 Feb 1921

Death Location: Marceline, Linn, Missouri, USA

Father: Elijah Sr

Mother: Atha Organ

Spouse(s): Sarah Hensley

Children(s): Lena West, Frank West, Joseph West, Ora West, Mabel West, Lelia West

In 1850, Elijah Amos West entered the world in Pontiac, Livingston, Illinois, USA, born to Elijah Amos West Sr And Atha Organ. In 1850, Elijah Amos West resided in Sangamon, Illinois, USA. In 1860, Elijah Amos West resided in Subdivision 17, Auburn, Sangamon, Illinois, USA. Elijah Amos West married Sarah E Hensley, and had children including Frank Earnest West, Joseph Milton West, Lelia A West, Lena Viola West, Mabel E West, Ora Irene West. Elijah Amos West passed away in 1921 in Marceline, Linn, Missouri, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1850, Elijah Amos West entered the world in Pontiac, Livingston, Illinois, USA, born to Elijah Amos West Sr And Atha Organ.
  • In 1850, Elijah Amos West resided in Sangamon, Illinois, USA.
  • In 1860, Elijah Amos West resided in Subdivision 17, Auburn, Sangamon, Illinois, USA.
  • Elijah Amos West married Sarah E Hensley, and had children including Frank Earnest West, Joseph Milton West, Lelia A West, Lena Viola West, Mabel E West, Ora Irene West.
  • Elijah Amos West passed away in 1921 in Marceline, Linn, Missouri, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Elijah Sr
1815–1855
Birth Location: Nicholas County, Kentucky, USA
ES
Atha Organ
1823–1904
Birth Location: Sangamon County, Illinois, USA
AO

Spouses(s)

Sarah Hensley
1850–1933
Birth Location: Henry County, Indiana, USA
SH

Children(s)

Lena West
1875–1915
Birth Location: Kansas City, Jackson, Missouri, USA
LW
Frank West
1882–1967
Birth Location: Kansas City, Jackson, Missouri, USA
FW
Joseph West
1877–1953
Birth Location: Kansas City, Jackson, Missouri, USA
JW
Ora West
1885–1894
Birth Location: Kansas City, Jackson, Missouri, USA
OW
Mabel West
1889–1890
Birth Location: Marceline, Linn, Missouri, USA
MW
Lelia West
1894–1894
Birth Location: Marceline, Linn, Missouri, USA
LW

Elijah West's Ancestors

Self
Elijah West
1850–1921
Birth Place: Pontiac, Livingston, Illinois, USA
Parents
Elijah Amos West Sr
1815–1855
Nicholas County, Kentucky, USA
Atha Organ
1823–1904
Sangamon County, Illinois, USA
Grandparents
Elijah West
1786–1840
Carlisle, Nicholas, Kentucky, USA
Elizabeth Henderson
1791–1866
Kentucky, 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

Elijah West's Descendants

1.
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Elijah (Amos) West (6 Oct 1850–10 Feb 1921) m. Sarah (E.) Hensley (1 Sep 1850–19 Mar 1933)
  1. 1. Lena (Viola) West 1875–1915 m. Daniel (Luther) Manard 1873–1959
    1. 1. Theodore (Robert) Manard 1900–1974 m. Janie Lancaster 1896–1989
      1. 1. James (Robert) Manard 1929–2014 m. Maxine (Carol) Gerdom 1929–2020
    2. 2. Glenn (Elijah) Manard 1892–1967 m. Mabel (N) Shaub 1892–1973
      1. 1. Robert (Shaub Manard) Sr. 1920–2005 m. Anjanette ("Ann") Logan 1920–2018
  2. 2. Frank (Earnest) West 1882–1967 m. Edith Louisa 1891– m. Maude (M) Conley 1885–1954
  3. 3. Joseph (Milton) West 1877–1953 m. Mollie (Harrison) Wilson 1880–1951
    1. 1. J (R Milton) West 1907–1997
    2. 2. Lodema (Anita West) (coffin 1914–1986
    3. 3. Frank (Elijah) West 1898–1971 m. Velva (Mae) Wiggans 1905–1979
    4. 4. Mary (Elizabeth) West 1905–1966 m. Roger (Quinten) Palmer 1903–1991
      1. 1. Lodema (Eilene) Palmer 1930–1996 m. Billy (Joe) Bennett 1927–1990
    5. 5. Glenn (Edward) West 1912–2006 m. Gertrude (Mae) Zander 1915–2016
    6. 6. Woodrow (W.) West 1918–1922
    7. 7. Billy (Albert) West 1923–
  4. 4. Ora (Irene) West 1885–1894
  5. 5. Mabel (E) West 1889–1890
  6. 6. Lelia (A) West 1894–1894

Elijah West's Timeline

10 Records

1850
6 Oct 1850
Birth of Elijah Amos West in Pontiac, Livingston, Illinois, USA
Pontiac, Livingston, Illinois, USA
1850
1850
Elijah Amos West resided here in Sangamon, Illinois, USA
Sangamon, Illinois, USA
1860
1860
Age 10
Elijah Amos West resided here in Subdivision 17, Auburn, Sangamon, Illinois, USA
Subdivision 17, Auburn, Sangamon, Illinois, USA
1870
1870
Age 20
Elijah Amos West resided here in Auburn, Auburn, Sangamon, Illinois, USA
Auburn, Auburn, Sangamon, Illinois, USA
1880
1880
Age 30
Elijah Amos West resided here in Kansas City, Jackson, Missouri, USA
Kansas City, Jackson, Missouri, USA
1900
1900
Age 50
Elijah Amos West resided here in Marceline, Linn, Missouri, USA
Marceline, Linn, Missouri, USA
1910
1910
Age 60
Elijah Amos West resided here in Marceline Ward 1, Linn, Missouri, USA
Marceline Ward 1, Linn, Missouri, USA
1920
1920
Age 70
Elijah Amos West resided here in Marceline Ward 4, Linn, Missouri, USA
Marceline Ward 4, Linn, Missouri, USA
1921
10 Feb 1921
Age 71
Death of Elijah Amos West in Topeka, Shawnee, Kansas, USA
Topeka, Shawnee, Kansas, USA
1921
8 Mar 1921
Age 71
Elijah Amos West - Probate in Linn County, Missouri, USA
Linn County, Missouri, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 6 Oct 1850
    Event Place: Pontiac, Livingston, Illinois, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1850 United States Federal Census
    [2] 1870 United States Federal Census
    [3] 1860 United States Federal Census
    [4] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [5] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Marceline Ward 4, Linn, Missouri; Roll: T625_933; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 178
    [6] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Marceline Ward 1, Linn, Missouri; Roll: T624_795; Page: 18a; Enumeration District: 0085; FHL microfilm: 1374808
    [7] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Kansas City, Jackson, Missouri; Roll: 693; Page: 408C; Enumeration District: 014
    [8] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Marceline, Linn, Missouri; Roll: 872; Page: 1; Enumeration District: 0084
    [9] 1910 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Sangamon, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Subdivision 17, Auburn, Sangamon, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Auburn, Auburn, Sangamon, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Kansas City, Jackson, Missouri, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Kansas City, Jackson, Missouri; Roll: 693; Page: 408C; Enumeration District: 014

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Marceline, Linn, Missouri, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Marceline, Linn, Missouri; Roll: 872; Page: 1; Enumeration District: 0084

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Marceline Ward 1, Linn, Missouri, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Marceline Ward 1, Linn, Missouri; Roll: T624_795; Page: 18a; Enumeration District: 0085; FHL microfilm: 1374808
    [2] 1910 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Marceline Ward 4, Linn, Missouri, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Marceline Ward 4, Linn, Missouri; Roll: T625_933; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 178

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 10 Feb 1921
    Event Place: Topeka, Shawnee, Kansas, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Missouri, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, Probate Case Files, 1853-1925; Author: Missouri. Probate Court (Linn County); Probate Place: Linn, Missouri

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Marceline, Linn, Missouri, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Date: 8 Mar 1921
    Event Place: Linn County, Missouri, USA
    Record Source: Missouri, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, Probate Case Files, 1853-1925; Author: Missouri. Probate Court (Linn County); Probate Place: Linn, Missouri
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