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Harold Gene West 1922–1987 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 8 Dec 1922

Birth Location: Fishing River, Clay, Missouri, United States

Death Date: 22 Jul 1987

Death Location: Chariton County, Missouri, USA

Father: Harvey West

Mother: Laura Bales

Spouse(s): Margaret Houston

Children(s): Howard West

The story of Harold Gene West began in 1922 in Fishing River, Clay, Missouri, United States. In 1930, Harold Gene West resided in Fishing River, Clay, Missouri. In 1935, Harold Gene West resided in Excelsior Springs, Clay, Missouri. Harold Gene West married Margaret Louise Houston, and had children including Howard Lee West. Harold Gene West passed away in 1987 in Chariton County, Missouri, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of Harold Gene West began in 1922 in Fishing River, Clay, Missouri, United States.
  • In 1930, Harold Gene West resided in Fishing River, Clay, Missouri.
  • In 1935, Harold Gene West resided in Excelsior Springs, Clay, Missouri.
  • Harold Gene West married Margaret Louise Houston, and had children including Howard Lee West.
  • Harold Gene West passed away in 1987 in Chariton County, Missouri, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Harold West's Ancestors

Self
Harold West
1922–1987
Birth Place: Fishing River, Clay, Missouri, United States
Parents
Harvey Otto West
1896–1974
Excelsior Springs, Clay, Missouri, United States
Laura (Agnes) Bales
1903–1945
Caldwell County, Missouri, USA
Grandparents
Newton West
1858–1930
Missouri, United States
Mary (Jane) Ericson
1855–1939
Missouri, United States
John (W) Bales
1882–1938
Missouri
Nellie (Grace) Seely
1887–1903
Missouri, United States
Great-Grandparents
Samuel Bales
1858–1911
Plina, Lina
1863–1934
William Seely
1853–1941
Laura Kearney
1866–1939
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Shadrick Bales
1827–1891
Mahala
1826–1890
Martin. Lane
1840–1881
Cherrity Bennett
1843–1869
James Seely
1826–
Sarah Hodgons
1830–
Samuel Kearney
1821–1902
Emily Owen
1836–1928

Harold West's Descendants

1.
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Harold (Gene) West (8 Dec 1922–22 Jul 1987) m. Margaret (Louise) Houston (1 Dec 1923–4 Nov 1970)
  1. 1. Howard (Lee) West 1946–2017

Harold West's Timeline

6 Records

1922
8 Dec 1922
Birth of Harold Gene West in Fishing River, Clay, Missouri, United States
Fishing River, Clay, Missouri, United States
1930
1930
Age 8
Harold Gene West resided here in Fishing River, Clay, Missouri
Fishing River, Clay, Missouri
1935
1935
Age 13
Harold Gene West resided here in Excelsior Springs, Clay, Missouri
Excelsior Springs, Clay, Missouri
1940
1940
Age 18
Harold Gene West resided here in Fishing River, Clay, Missouri, USA
Fishing River, Clay, Missouri, USA
1942
1942
Age 20
Harold Gene West resided here in Excelsior Springs, Clay, Missouri, USA
Excelsior Springs, Clay, Missouri, USA
1987
22 Jul 1987
Age 65
Death of Harold Gene West in Chariton County, Missouri, USA
Chariton County, Missouri, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 8 Dec 1922
    Event Place: Fishing River, Clay, Missouri, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 2
    [2] U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives in St. Louis, Missouri; St. Louis, Missouri; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 346
    [3] U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010
    [4] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Fishing River, Clay, Missouri; Roll: m-t0627-02097; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 24-9
    [5] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 491-22-4375; Issue State: Missouri; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [6] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Fishing River, Clay, Missouri; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: ; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Fishing River, Clay, Missouri
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Fishing River, Clay, Missouri; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: ; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Excelsior Springs, Clay, Missouri
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Fishing River, Clay, Missouri; Roll: m-t0627-02097; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 24-9

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Fishing River, Clay, Missouri, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Fishing River, Clay, Missouri; Roll: m-t0627-02097; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 24-9

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1942
    Event Place: Excelsior Springs, Clay, Missouri, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives in St. Louis, Missouri; St. Louis, Missouri; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 346

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Kansas City, MO
    Record Source: U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 2

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 22 Jul 1987
    Event Place: Chariton County, Missouri, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010
    [2] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 491-22-4375; Issue State: Missouri; Issue Date: Before 1951

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