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Erastus West 1783–1882 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 29 AUG 1783

Birth Location: Lee, Berkshire, Massachusetts

Death Date: 1 August 1882

Death Location: Lily Lake, Kane County, Illinois, United States of America

Father: Elijah West

Mother: Mary West

Spouse(s): Lucinda West

Children(s):

In 1783, Erastus West entered the world in Lee, Berkshire, Massachusetts, born to Elijah West And Mary Marah Molly West. In 1820, Erastus West resided in Groton, Tompkins, New York, USA. In 1840, Erastus West resided in Kane, Illinois, USA. Erastus West married Lucinda West. Erastus West passed away in 1882 in Lily Lake, Kane County, Illinois, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1783, Erastus West entered the world in Lee, Berkshire, Massachusetts, born to Elijah West And Mary Marah Molly West.
  • In 1820, Erastus West resided in Groton, Tompkins, New York, USA.
  • In 1840, Erastus West resided in Kane, Illinois, USA.
  • Erastus West married Lucinda West.
  • Erastus West passed away in 1882 in Lily Lake, Kane County, Illinois, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Erastus West's Ancestors

Self
Erastus West
1783–1882
Birth Place: Lee, Berkshire, Massachusetts
Parents
Elijah West
1747–1842
Tolland, Tolland County, Connecticut, United States of America
Mary (Marah (Molly)) West
1747–1800
Lebanon, New London County, Connecticut, British Colonies of North America
Grandparents
Pelatiah West
1711–1787
Stonington, New London County, Connecticut, United States of America
Elizabeth West
1712–1800
Barnstable, Barnstable County, Massachusetts, United States of America
Nathan West
1711–1791
Duxbury, Plymouth, Massachusetts
Jerusha (Hinckley) West
1720–1809
Lebanon, New London, Connecticut
Great-Grandparents
Deacon West
1669–1731
Mercy Minor
1673–1751
Hope Lothrop
1671–1734
Elizabeth Lothrop
1677–1763
Samuel West
1672–1758
Martha West
1677–1754
Gershom Hinckley
1682–1774
Mary Hinckley
1696–1774
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Samuel Sr
1643–1689
Tryphosa Partridge
1642–1701
Dr (Miner)
1644–1712
Mary Avery
1648–1708
Joseph Lothrop
1624–1702
Mary Lothrop
1629–1713
Melatiah Lothrop
1646–1711
Sarah Lothrop
1648–1712
Samuel Sr
1643–1689
Tryphosa Partridge
1642–1701
John Simmons
1646–1716
Mercy Simmons
1649–1728
John Hinckley
1644–1709
Bethia Lathrop
1649–1694
Deacon Buell
1671–1746
Mary Loomis
1678–1768

Erastus West's Timeline

7 Records

1783
29 AUG 1783
Birth of Erastus West in Lee, Berkshire, Massachusetts
Lee, Berkshire, Massachusetts
1820
7 Aug 1820
Age 37
Erastus West resided here in Groton, Tompkins, New York, USA
Groton, Tompkins, New York, USA
1840
1840
Age 57
Erastus West resided here in Kane, Illinois, USA
Kane, Illinois, USA
1850
1850
Age 67
Erastus West resided here in Hampshire, Kane, Illinois, USA
Hampshire, Kane, Illinois, USA
1860
1860
Age 77
Erastus West resided here in Goodfarm, Grundy, Illinois, USA
Goodfarm, Grundy, Illinois, USA
1867
1867
Age 84
Erastus West resided here in Kane, Illinois, USA
Kane, Illinois, USA
1882
1 August 1882
Age 99
Death of Erastus West in Illinois
Illinois

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 29 AUG 1783
    Event Place: Lee, Berkshire, Massachusetts

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 7 Aug 1820
    Event Place: Groton, Tompkins, New York, USA
    Record Source: 1820 United States Federal Census, Fourth Census of the United States, 1820; Census Place: Groton, Tompkins, New York; Page: 32; NARA Roll: M33_76; Image: 71

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1840
    Event Place: Kane, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1840 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Hampshire, Kane, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Goodfarm, Grundy, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1867
    Event Place: Kane, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1 Aug 1882
    Event Place: Lily Lake, Kane County, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: Findagrave, Erastus West 1 Aug 1882

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1 August 1882
    Event Place: Illinois
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Lily Lake, Kane County, Illinois, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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