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James Wilson West 1919–1982 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 17 Oct 1919

Birth Location: Maryus, Gloucester, Virginia, USA

Death Date: 1982

Death Location: Louisa, Virginia, USA

Father: John West

Mother: "Pinkie" Smith

Spouse(s): Bettie Coburn

Children(s):

The story of James Wilson West began in 1919 in Maryus, Gloucester, Virginia, USA. In 1920, James Wilson West resided in Abingdon, Gloucester, Virginia, USA. In 1930, James Wilson West resided in Abingdon, Gloucester, Virginia, USA. James Wilson West married Bettie Louise Coburn. James Wilson West passed away in 1982 in Louisa, Virginia, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of James Wilson West began in 1919 in Maryus, Gloucester, Virginia, USA.
  • In 1920, James Wilson West resided in Abingdon, Gloucester, Virginia, USA.
  • In 1930, James Wilson West resided in Abingdon, Gloucester, Virginia, USA.
  • James Wilson West married Bettie Louise Coburn.
  • James Wilson West passed away in 1982 in Louisa, Virginia, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

James West's Ancestors

Self
James West
1919–1982
Birth Place: Maryus, Gloucester, Virginia, USA
Parents
John William "Jack" West
1882–1959
Gloucester, Virginia, USA
"Pinkie" (L.) Smith
1870–1929
Gloucester, Virginia, USA
Grandparents
Ambrose (H. West) Jr.
1859–1920
Gloucester, Virginia, USA
Elizabeth ("Betsy") Green
1859–1930
Maryus, Gloucester, Virginia, USA
Great-Grandparents
George Jr
1827–1900
Mary West
1827–1880
2nd-Great-Grandparents
George Green
1790–1860
Anne West
1790–1860

James West's Timeline

10 Records

1919
17 Oct 1919
Birth of James Wilson West in Maryus, Gloucester, Virginia, USA
Maryus, Gloucester, Virginia, USA
1920
1920
Age 1
James Wilson West resided here in Abingdon, Gloucester, Virginia, USA
Abingdon, Gloucester, Virginia, USA
1930
1930
Age 11
James Wilson West resided here in Abingdon, Gloucester, Virginia, USA
Abingdon, Gloucester, Virginia, USA
1935
1935
Age 16
James Wilson West resided here in Abingdon Magisterial District, Gloucester, Virginia, USA
Abingdon Magisterial District, Gloucester, Virginia, USA
1940
1940
Age 21
James Wilson West resided here in Abingdon Magisterial District, Gloucester, Virginia, USA
Abingdon Magisterial District, Gloucester, Virginia, USA
1941
1941
Age 22
James Wilson West resided here in Gloucester, Virginia, USA
Gloucester, Virginia, USA
1948
16 Jan 1948
Age 29
James Wilson West was married in Pasquotank, North Carolina, USA
Pasquotank, North Carolina, USA
1952
1952
Age 33
James Wilson West resided here in Newport News, Virginia, USA
Newport News, Virginia, USA
1982
15 Sep 1982
Age 63
Death of James Wilson West in Henrico, Virginia, USA
Henrico, Virginia, USA
1982
1982
Age 63
Burial of James Wilson West in Louisa, Virginia, USA
Louisa, Virginia, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 17 Oct 1919
    Event Place: Maryus, Gloucester, 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] U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010
    [3] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Abingdon, Gloucester, Virginia; Roll: m-t0627-04264; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 37-3
    [4] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File
    [5] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Abingdon, Gloucester, Virginia; Roll: T625_1890; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 53
    [6] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Abingdon, Gloucester, Virginia; Page: 16A; Enumeration District: 0003; FHL microfilm: 2342178
    [7] U.S., World War II Army Enlistment Records, 1938-1946, National Archives at College Park; College Park, Maryland, USA; Electronic Army Serial Number Merged File, 1938-1946; NAID: 1263923; Record Group Title: Records of the National Archives and Records Administration, 1789-ca. 2007; Record Group: 64; Box Numbe
    [8] Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, Virginia Department of Health; Richmond, Virginia; Virginia, Births, 1864-2015
    [9] Virginia, Death Records, Virginia Department of Health; Richmond, Virginia; Virginia Deaths, 1912-2014
    [10] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [11] North Carolina, U.S., Marriage Records

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 16 Jan 1948
    Event Place: Pasquotank, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] North Carolina, Marriage Index
    [2] North Carolina, U.S., Marriage Records

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Abingdon, Gloucester, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Abingdon, Gloucester, Virginia; Roll: T625_1890; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 53

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Abingdon, Gloucester, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Abingdon, Gloucester, Virginia; Page: 16A; Enumeration District: 0003; FHL microfilm: 2342178

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Abingdon Magisterial District, Gloucester, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Abingdon, Gloucester, Virginia; Roll: m-t0627-04264; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 37-3

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Abingdon Magisterial District, Gloucester, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Abingdon, Gloucester, Virginia; Roll: m-t0627-04264; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 37-3

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1941
    Event Place: Gloucester, 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: 1952
    Event Place: Newport News, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Gloucester, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Army Enlistment Records, 1938-1946, National Archives at College Park; College Park, Maryland, USA; Electronic Army Serial Number Merged File, 1938-1946; NAID: 1263923; Record Group Title: Records of the National Archives and Records Administration, 1789-ca. 2007; Record Group: 64; Box Numbe

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 15 Sep 1982
    Event Place: Henrico, 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] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 1982
    Event Place: Louisa, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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