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Leonard Pierce West 1840–1877 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 21 Feb 1840

Birth Location: Barrington, Bristol, Rhode Island

Death Date: 31 July 1877

Death Location: Bristol, Ristol, Rhode Island, USA

Father: William West

Mother: Hulda Pierce

Spouse(s): Emily Wilson

Children(s): William West, William West

The story of Leonard Pierce West began in 1840 in Barrington, Bristol, Rhode Island. In 1850, Leonard Pierce West resided in North Providence, Providence, Rhode Island, USA. In 1863, Leonard Pierce West resided in Warren, Rhode Island, United States. Leonard Pierce West married Emily Frances Wilson, and had children including William H West, William Philip West. Leonard Pierce West passed away in 1877 in Bristol, Ristol, Rhode Island, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of Leonard Pierce West began in 1840 in Barrington, Bristol, Rhode Island.
  • In 1850, Leonard Pierce West resided in North Providence, Providence, Rhode Island, USA.
  • In 1863, Leonard Pierce West resided in Warren, Rhode Island, United States.
  • Leonard Pierce West married Emily Frances Wilson, and had children including William H West, William Philip West.
  • Leonard Pierce West passed away in 1877 in Bristol, Ristol, Rhode Island, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

William West
1806–1883
Birth Location: Bristol, Bristol, Rhode Island
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Hulda Pierce
1812–1900
Birth Location: Swansea. Bristol, Massachusetts
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Spouses(s)

Emily Wilson
1845–1875
Birth Location: Bristol, Bristol, Rhode Island
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Children(s)

William West
1869–1870
Birth Location: Barrington, Bristol, Rhode Island, United States
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William West
1874–1877
Birth Location: Barrington, Rhode Island
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Leonard West's Ancestors

Self
Leonard West
1840–1877
Birth Place: Barrington, Bristol, Rhode Island
Parents
William Henry West
1806–1883
Bristol, Bristol, Rhode Island
Hulda (P) Pierce
1812–1900
Swansea. Bristol, Massachusetts
Grandparents
Benjamin West
1785–1847
Bristol, Bristol co, RI
Anstrus Lindsey
1787–1864
Bristol, Bristol, Rhode Island, United States
Stephen Pearce
1789–1872
Rehobeth
Hulda Wheeler
1791–1834
Stonington, New London, Connecticut, United States
Great-Grandparents
Asa West
1757–1812
Phebe Cranston
1762–
Samuel Lindsey
1761–1823
Priscilla Talbee
1762–1789
Nathaniel Pierce
1766–1839
Rachel Moulton
1763–1831
Lester Wheeler
1757–1835
Eunice Bailey
1755–1837
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John West
1715–1787
Lydia Hicks
1717–1816
Benjamin Cranston
1727–1778
Sarah Bowen
1731–1771
Edward Talbee
1730–1807
Anstis Waldron
1728–1796
Stephen Jr
1738–1776
Jonathan Jr.
1737–1807
Priscilla Williams
1713–1803
David Bailey
1728–1754
Eunice Brown
1736–

Leonard West's Descendants

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Leonard (Pierce) West (21 Feb 1840–31 July 1877) m. Emily (Frances) Wilson (30 June 1845–24 August 1875)
  1. 1. William (H) West 1869–1870
  2. 2. William (Philip) West 1874–1877

Leonard West's Timeline

6 Records

1840
21 Feb 1840
Birth of Leonard Pierce West in Barrington, Bristol, Rhode Island
Barrington, Bristol, Rhode Island
1850
1850
Age 10
Leonard Pierce West resided here in North Providence, Providence, Rhode Island, USA
North Providence, Providence, Rhode Island, USA
1863
1 July 1863
Age 23
Leonard Pierce West resided here in Warren, Rhode Island, United States
Warren, Rhode Island, United States
1870
1870
Age 30
Leonard Pierce West resided here in Barrington, Bristol, Rhode Island, USA
Barrington, Bristol, Rhode Island, USA
1875
1875
Age 35
Leonard Pierce West resided here in Barrington, Bristol, Rhode Island, USA
Barrington, Bristol, Rhode Island, USA
1877
31 July 1877
Age 37
Death of Leonard Pierce West in Barrington, Bristol, Rhode Island
Barrington, Bristol, Rhode Island

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 21 Feb 1840
    Event Place: Barrington, Bristol, Rhode Island
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Civil War Draft Registrations Records, 1863-1865, National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Washington, D.C.; Consolidated Lists of Civil War Draft Registration Records (Provost Marshal General's Bureau; Consolidated Enrollment Lists, 1863-1865); Record Group: 110, Records of the Provost Marsha
    [2] Rhode Island, State Censuses
    [3] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Barrington, Bristol, Rhode Island; Roll: M593_1471; Page: 11B; Family History Library Film: 552970
    [4] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: North Providence, Providence, Rhode Island; Roll: M432_843; Page: 305A; Image: 415

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: North Providence, Providence, Rhode Island, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: North Providence, Providence, Rhode Island; Roll: M432_843; Page: 305A; Image: 415

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 July 1863
    Event Place: Warren, Rhode Island, United States
    Record Source: U.S., Civil War Draft Registrations Records, 1863-1865, National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Washington, D.C.; Consolidated Lists of Civil War Draft Registration Records (Provost Marshal General's Bureau; Consolidated Enrollment Lists, 1863-1865); Record Group: 110, Records of the Provost Marsha

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Barrington, Bristol, Rhode Island, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Barrington, Bristol, Rhode Island; Roll: M593_1471; Page: 11B; Family History Library Film: 552970

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1875
    Event Place: Barrington, Bristol, Rhode Island, USA
    Record Source: Rhode Island, State Censuses

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 31 July 1877
    Event Place: Barrington, Bristol, Rhode Island
    Record Source: U.S., Headstones Provided for Deceased Union Civil War Veterans, 1861-1904, The National Archives at Washington, D.C.; Washington, D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Office of the Quartermaster General; Record Group Number: 92; Series Number: M1845

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Bristol, Ristol, Rhode Island, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Headstones Provided for Deceased Union Civil War Veterans, 1861-1904, The National Archives at Washington, D.C.; Washington, D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Office of the Quartermaster General; Record Group Number: 92; Series Number: M1845
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