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Jesse West 1844–1892 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 19 Jan 1844

Birth Location: Smith, Tennessee, United States

Death Date: 22 Nov 1892

Death Location: Lafayette, Macon County, Tennessee, United States of America

Father: Miles West

Mother: Susan Draper

Spouse(s): Sarah Huddleston

Children(s): Merlin West, Clyde West, Vera West, Mary West, Seldon West, Perry West, Miles West, Jessie West, Henry West, Vera West, Verda West, Earl West, Huddleston West, Kathleen West, H.Ora West, Sarah West

In 1844, Jesse West entered the world in Smith, Tennessee, United States, born to Miles Fossit West And Susan C Draper. In 1850, Jesse West resided in North of Cumberland and East of Caney Fork Rivers,. In 1860, Jesse West resided in Macon, Tennessee, United States. Jesse West married Sarah Frances Huddleston, and had children including Clyde West, Earl West, H Ora West, Henry C West, Huddleston West, Jessie F West, Kathleen West, Mary S West, Merlin Arless West, Miles R West, Perry B West, Sarah C West, Seldon L West, Vera Twin Verda May West, Vera West, Verda Twin Veva Clyde West. Jesse West passed away in 1892 in Lafayette, Macon County, Tennessee, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1844, Jesse West entered the world in Smith, Tennessee, United States, born to Miles Fossit West And Susan C Draper.
  • In 1850, Jesse West resided in North of Cumberland and East of Caney Fork Rivers,.
  • In 1860, Jesse West resided in Macon, Tennessee, United States.
  • Jesse West married Sarah Frances Huddleston, and had children including Clyde West, Earl West, H Ora West, Henry C West, Huddleston West, Jessie F West, Kathleen West, Mary S West, Merlin Arless West, Miles R West, Perry B West, Sarah C West, Seldon L West, Vera Twin Verda May West, Vera West, Verda Twin Veva Clyde West.
  • Jesse West passed away in 1892 in Lafayette, Macon County, Tennessee, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Jesse West's Ancestors

Self
Jesse West
1844–1892
Birth Place: Smith, Tennessee, United States
Parents
Miles Fossit West
1819–1898
Turkey Creek, Smith, Tennessee, United States
Susan (C) Draper
1815–1856
Smith, Tennessee, United States
Grandparents
Jesse West
1795–1835
Hunting Creek Parish, Halifax, Virginia, United States
Elizabeth Harper
1803–1866
Smith, Tennessee, United States
Great-Grandparents
Miles West
1771–1845
Lucy Parker
1771–1845
Matthew Harper
1770–1807
Patsy Loving
1766–1850
2nd-Great-Grandparents
William Parker
1748–1818
Martha Cardwell
1754–1848
Captain Loving
1740–1792
Elizabeth Hargrove
1742–1808

Jesse West's Descendants

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Jesse West (19 Jan 1844–22 Nov 1892) m. Sarah (Frances) Huddleston (27 Jan 1846–7 Oct 1928)
  1. 1. Merlin (Arless) West 1881–1942 m. Emmie (P) West 1879–1968
    1. 1. Lois (L) Chamberlain 1902–1993 m. James Chamberlin 1893–1958
      1. 1. James (West) Chamberlain 1930–2011
      2. 2. Jack (Marris) Chamberlain 1926–1978
      3. 3. Billie (Faye) Griffin 1920–2006 m. Frank (William) Griffin 1919–1992
        1. 1. Mark Griffin 1948–1982
        2. 2. Jimmy (Frank) Griffin 1949–1949
      4. 4. Joseph Chamberlain 1934–2006 m. Martha (Dale) McCLURE 1939–2006
    2. 2. Ora (Francis) West 1902–1904
    3. 3. Ruby (M) West 1905–2001
    4. 4. Lois (Lyda) West 1901–1993
  2. 2. Clyde West 1883–1910
  3. 3. Vera West 1883–1910
  4. 4. Mary (S.) West 1869–1946
  5. 5. Seldon (L.) West 1872–1929 m. Elizabeth (Alvie) West 1876–1966
    1. 1. Aubrey (Lee) West 1900–1978
  6. 6. Perry (B.) West 1873–1937
  7. 7. Miles (R.) West 1875–1938
  8. 8. Jessie (F.) West 1877–1914
  9. 9. Henry (C.) West 1879–1902
  10. 10. Vera (Twin Verda May) West 1883–1910
  11. 11. Verda (Twin Veva Clyde) West 1883–1915 m. John (Edwin) Wooten 1880–1936
  12. 12. Earl West 1887–1930
  13. 13. Huddleston West 1887–1930
  14. 14. Kathleen West 1890–1928
  15. 15. H.Ora West 1879–
  16. 16. Sarah (C) West 1890–

Jesse West's Timeline

5 Records

1844
19 Jan 1844
Birth of Jesse West in Smith, Tennessee, United States
Smith, Tennessee, United States
1850
1850
Age 6
Jesse West resided here in North of Cumberland and East of Caney Fork Rivers, Smith, Tennessee
North of Cumberland and East of Caney Fork Rivers, Smith, Tennessee
1860
1860
Age 16
Jesse West resided here in Macon, Tennessee, United States
Macon, Tennessee, United States
1880
1880
Age 36
Jesse West resided here in District 6, Macon, Tennessee, United States
District 6, Macon, Tennessee, United States
1892
22 Nov 1892
Age 48
Death of Jesse West in Smith, Tennessee, United States
Smith, Tennessee, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 19 Jan 1844
    Event Place: Smith, Tennessee, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] Tennessee, Death Records, Tennessee State Library and Archives; Nashville, Tennessee; Tennessee Death Records, 1908-1958; Roll Number: 3
    [2] Tennessee, Death Records, Tennessee State Library and Archives; Nashville, Tennessee; Tennessee Death Records, 1908-1958; Roll Number: 6
    [3] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: District 6, Macon, Tennessee; Roll: 1270; Family History Film: 1255270; Page: 88B; Enumeration District: 074; Image: .
    [4] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: , Macon, Tennessee; Roll: ; Page: 52; Image: 107.
    [5] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: North of Cumberland and East of Caney Fork Rivers, Smith, Tennessee; Roll: M432_896; Page: 250B; Image: .
    [6] North Carolina, Deaths
    [7] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [8] Web: Tennessee, Find A Grave Index, 1796-2011

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: North of Cumberland and East of Caney Fork Rivers, Smith, Tennessee
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: North of Cumberland and East of Caney Fork Rivers, Smith, Tennessee; Roll: M432_896; Page: 250B; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Macon, Tennessee, United States
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: , Macon, Tennessee; Roll: ; Page: 52; Image: 107.

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: District 6, Macon, Tennessee, United States
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: District 6, Macon, Tennessee; Roll: 1270; Family History Film: 1255270; Page: 88B; Enumeration District: 074; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: USA
    Record Source: U.S., Civil War Soldier Records and Profiles, 1861-1865

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 22 Nov 1892
    Event Place: Smith, Tennessee, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Web: Tennessee, Find A Grave Index, 1796-2011

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Lafayette, Macon County, Tennessee, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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