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Harvey Otto West 1896–1974 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: August 12, 1896

Birth Location: Excelsior Springs, Clay, Missouri, United States

Death Date: July 24, 1974

Death Location: Excelsior Springs, Clay County, Missouri, United States of America

Father: Newton West

Mother: Mary Ericson

Spouse(s): Laura Bales

Children(s): Harold West, Loretta West

In 1896, Harvey Otto West entered the world in Excelsior Springs, Clay, Missouri, United States, born to Newton West And Mary Jane Ericson. In 1900, Harvey Otto West resided in Fishing River Township (north half excl. Excelsior. In 1930, Harvey Otto West resided in Fishing River, Clay, Missouri. Harvey Otto West married Laura Agnes Bales, and had children including Harold Gene West, Loretta Grace West. Harvey Otto West passed away in 1974 in Excelsior Springs, Clay County, Missouri, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1896, Harvey Otto West entered the world in Excelsior Springs, Clay, Missouri, United States, born to Newton West And Mary Jane Ericson.
  • In 1900, Harvey Otto West resided in Fishing River Township (north half excl. Excelsior.
  • In 1930, Harvey Otto West resided in Fishing River, Clay, Missouri.
  • Harvey Otto West married Laura Agnes Bales, and had children including Harold Gene West, Loretta Grace West.
  • Harvey Otto West passed away in 1974 in Excelsior Springs, Clay County, Missouri, United States of America.

Immediate Family

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Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Harvey West's Ancestors

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Harvey West
1896–1974
Birth Place: Excelsior Springs, Clay, Missouri, United States
Parents
Newton West
1858–1930
Missouri, United States
Mary (Jane) Ericson
1855–1939
Missouri, United States
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Harvey West's Descendants

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Harvey (Otto) West (August 12, 1896–July 24, 1974) m. Laura (Agnes) Bales (28 Jul 1903–July 14, 1945)
  1. 1. Harold (Gene) West 1922–1987 m. Margaret (Louise) Houston 1923–1970
    1. 1. Howard (Lee) West 1946–2017
  2. 2. Loretta (Grace) West 1924–1949 m. Delbert (Lewis) Lockwood 1919–1960 m. William (D) Cheney 1915–1991

Harvey West's Timeline

4 Records

1896
August 12, 1896
Birth of Harvey Otto West in Excelsior Springs, Clay, Missouri, United States
Excelsior Springs, Clay, Missouri, United States
1900
1900
Age 4
Harvey Otto West resided here in Fishing River Township (north half excl. Excelsior Springs city), Clay, Missouri
Fishing River Township (north half excl. Excelsior Springs city), Clay, Missouri
1930
1930
Age 34
Harvey Otto West resided here in Fishing River, Clay, Missouri
Fishing River, Clay, Missouri
1974
July 24, 1974
Age 78
Death of Harvey Otto West in Excelsior Springs, Clay, Missouri, United States
Excelsior Springs, Clay, Missouri, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: August 12, 1896
    Event Place: Excelsior Springs, Clay, Missouri, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] Missouri, U.S., Marriage Records, 1805-2002
    [2] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 491-01-9252; Issue State: Missouri; Issue Date: Before 1951.
    [3] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Fishing River, Clay, Missouri; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: ; Image: .
    [4] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration Location: Clark County, Missouri; Roll: 1683160; Draft Board: 0.
    [5] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Fishing River, Clay, Missouri; Roll: T623_849; Page: 12B; Enumeration District: 14.
    [6] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Fishing River Township (north half excl. Excelsior Springs city), Clay, Missouri
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Fishing River, Clay, Missouri; Roll: T623_849; Page: 12B; Enumeration District: 14.

    Genealogy Event 3
    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 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Clark, Missouri
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration Location: Clark County, Missouri; Roll: 1683160; Draft Board: 0.

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: July 24, 1974
    Event Place: Excelsior Springs, Clay, Missouri, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 491-01-9252; Issue State: Missouri; Issue Date: Before 1951.
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Excelsior Springs, Clay County, Missouri, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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