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Jesse William West 1896 – 1981 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 17 May 1896

Birth Location: Benjamin, Knox County, Texas, United States of America

Death Date: 10 December 1981

Death Location: Placerville, El Dorado County, California, United States of America

Father: John West

Mother: Elizabeth Shipman

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The story of Jesse William West began in 1896 in Benjamin, Knox County, Texas, United States of America, with parents John Wilbon West and Elizabeth Susan "Betsy" Shipman. Jesse William West's life came to an end in 1981 in Placerville, El Dorado County, California, United States of America.

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John West
1866 – 1944
Birth Location: Nashville, Shelby, Tennessee, USA
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Elizabeth Shipman
1867 – 1965
Birth Location: Hamilton County, Texas, USA
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    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Year: 17 May 1896
    Event Place: Benjamin, Knox County, Texas, United States of America

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Year: 10 December 1981
    Event Place: Placerville, El Dorado County, California, United States of America
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