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Loretta Grace West 1924–1949 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 22 Aug 1924

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

Death Date: 22 Jul 1949

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

Father: Harvey West

Mother: Laura Bales

Spouse(s): Delbert Lockwood, William Cheney

Children(s):

In 1924, Loretta Grace West entered the world in Excelsior Springs, Clay, Missouri, United States, born to Harvey Otto West And Laura Agnes Bales. In 1930, Loretta Grace West resided in Fishing River, Clay, Missouri. In 1935, Loretta Grace West resided in Rural, Cook, Iowa. Loretta Grace West married Delbert Lewis Lockwood, William D Cheney, and had children including Dennis Lee Cheney. Loretta Grace West passed away in 1949 in Excelsior Springs, Clay County, Missouri, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1924, Loretta Grace West entered the world in Excelsior Springs, Clay, Missouri, United States, born to Harvey Otto West And Laura Agnes Bales.
  • In 1930, Loretta Grace West resided in Fishing River, Clay, Missouri.
  • In 1935, Loretta Grace West resided in Rural, Cook, Iowa.
  • Loretta Grace West married Delbert Lewis Lockwood, William D Cheney, and had children including Dennis Lee Cheney.
  • Loretta Grace West passed away in 1949 in Excelsior Springs, Clay County, Missouri, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Loretta West's Ancestors

Self
Loretta West
1924–1949
Birth Place: Excelsior Springs, Clay, Missouri, United States
Parents
Harvey Otto West
1896–1974
Excelsior Springs, Clay, Missouri, United States
Laura (Agnes) Bales
1903–1945
Caldwell County, Missouri, USA
Grandparents
Newton West
1858–1930
Missouri, United States
Mary (Jane) Ericson
1855–1939
Missouri, United States
John (W) Bales
1882–1938
Missouri
Nellie (Grace) Seely
1887–1903
Missouri, United States
Great-Grandparents
Samuel Bales
1858–1911
Plina, Lina
1863–1934
William Seely
1853–1941
Laura Kearney
1866–1939
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Shadrick Bales
1827–1891
Mahala
1826–1890
Martin. Lane
1840–1881
Cherrity Bennett
1843–1869
James Seely
1826–
Sarah Hodgons
1830–
Samuel Kearney
1821–1902
Emily Owen
1836–1928

Loretta West's Timeline

5 Records

1924
22 Aug 1924
Birth of Loretta Grace West in Excelsior Springs, Clay, Missouri, United States
Excelsior Springs, Clay, Missouri, United States
1930
1930
Age 6
Loretta Grace West resided here in Fishing River, Clay, Missouri
Fishing River, Clay, Missouri
1935
1935
Age 11
Loretta Grace West resided here in Rural, Cook, Iowa
Rural, Cook, Iowa
1940
1940
Age 16
Loretta Grace West resided here in Fishing River, Clay, Missouri, USA
Fishing River, Clay, Missouri, USA
1949
22 Jul 1949
Age 25
Death of Loretta Grace West in Mount Vernon, Lawrence, Missouri, USA
Mount Vernon, Lawrence, Missouri, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 22 Aug 1924
    Event Place: Excelsior Springs, Clay, Missouri, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] Missouri, U.S., Marriage Records, 1805-2002
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Fishing River, Clay, Missouri; Roll: m-t0627-02097; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 24-9
    [3] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Fishing River, Clay, Missouri; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: ; Image: .
    [4] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    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 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Rural, Cook, Iowa
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Fishing River, Clay, Missouri; Roll: m-t0627-02097; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 24-9

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Fishing River, Clay, Missouri, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Fishing River, Clay, Missouri; Roll: m-t0627-02097; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 24-9

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 22 Jul 1949
    Event Place: Mount Vernon, Lawrence, Missouri, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Missouri, U.S., Death Certificates, 1910-1971
    [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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