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Mahala Merrell West 1817–1876 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: abt 1817

Birth Location: Kentucky

Death Date: 27 Nov 1876

Death Location: Mifflin, Iowa County, Wisconsin, United States of America

Father: Elijah West

Mother: Elizabeth Henderson

Spouse(s): Davidson Smith

Children(s): Robert Smith, James Smith, Mahala Smith, John Smith, Sarah Smith, Emma Smith, E Smith, Eliza Smith

The story of Mahala Merrell West began in 1817 in Kentucky. In 1850, Mahala Merrell West resided in Mineral Point, Iowa, Wisconsin, USA. In 1870, Mahala Merrell West resided in Mifflin, Iowa, Wisconsin, USA. Mahala Merrell West married Davidson Smith, and had children including E M Smith, Eliza Ann Smith, Emma W Smith, James W Smith, John Hazel Smith, Mahala Jane Smith, Robert Smith, Sarah A Smith. Mahala Merrell West passed away in 1876 in Mifflin, Iowa County, Wisconsin, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Mahala Merrell West began in 1817 in Kentucky.
  • In 1850, Mahala Merrell West resided in Mineral Point, Iowa, Wisconsin, USA.
  • In 1870, Mahala Merrell West resided in Mifflin, Iowa, Wisconsin, USA.
  • Mahala Merrell West married Davidson Smith, and had children including E M Smith, Eliza Ann Smith, Emma W Smith, James W Smith, John Hazel Smith, Mahala Jane Smith, Robert Smith, Sarah A Smith.
  • Mahala Merrell West passed away in 1876 in Mifflin, Iowa County, Wisconsin, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Mahala West's Ancestors

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Mahala West
1817–1876
Birth Place: Kentucky
Parents
Elijah West
1786–1840
Nicholas, Sussex, Delaware, United States,
Elizabeth ((Betsy)) Henderson
1791–1866
Maryland, United States
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Mahala West's Descendants

1.
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Mahala (Merrell) West (abt 1817–27 Nov 1876) m. Davidson Smith (abt 1809–1878)
  1. 1. Robert Smith 1847–1924 m. Mary Smith 1849–1927
    1. 1. John Smith 1872–
    2. 2. Ella Smith 1876–
    3. 3. Louise Smith 1884–
    4. 4. Earl (N.) Smith 1890–1957
    5. 5. Dale (J.) Smith 1881–1894
    6. 6. Maggie Smith 1870–1947 m. George (Washington) Cherry 1863–1940
      1. 1. Joe Cherry 1895–
      2. 2. Ella Cherry 1912–1999
      3. 3. William (T) Cherry 1908–1986 m. Lona (Jane) Keller 1910–1997
        1. 1. Ivan (Leon) Cherry 1935–2012
      4. 4. Mary Cherry 1903–1912
      5. 5. Frank Cherry 1900–
      6. 6. Thomas Cherry 1896–
      7. 7. Joseph Cherry 1895–
      8. 8. John Cherry 1892–
      9. 9. George (W) Cherry 1890–
      10. 10. Arthur Cherry 1888–
      11. 11. Calvin Cherry 1905–1994 m. Dayle (Leah) Cherry 1908–1990
  2. 2. James (W) Smith 1842–
  3. 3. Mahala (Jane) Smith 1845–1928
  4. 4. John (Hazel) Smith 1849–
  5. 5. Sarah (A) Smith 1852–
  6. 6. Emma (W) Smith 1859–
  7. 7. E (M) Smith 1839–
  8. 8. Eliza (Ann) Smith 1840–

Mahala West's Timeline

4 Records

1817
abt 1817
Birth of Mahala Merrell West in Kentucky
Kentucky
1850
1850
Age 33
Mahala Merrell West resided here in Mineral Point, Iowa, Wisconsin, USA
Mineral Point, Iowa, Wisconsin, USA
1870
1870
Age 53
Mahala Merrell West resided here in Mifflin, Iowa, Wisconsin, USA
Mifflin, Iowa, Wisconsin, USA
1876
27 Nov 1876
Age 59
Death of Mahala Merrell West in Mifflin, Iowa County, Wisconsin, USA
Mifflin, Iowa County, Wisconsin, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: abt 1817
    Event Place: Kentucky
    Record Source:
    [1] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Mifflin, Iowa, Wisconsin; Roll: M593_1718; Page: 159A; Family History Library Film: 553217
    [2] 1860 United States Federal Census, 1860 United States Federal Census Record
    [3] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Mineral Point, Iowa, Wisconsin; Roll: M432_999; Page: 324A; Image: 256
    [4] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Mineral Point, Iowa, Wisconsin, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Mineral Point, Iowa, Wisconsin; Roll: M432_999; Page: 324A; Image: 256

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Mifflin, Iowa, Wisconsin, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Mifflin, Iowa, Wisconsin; Roll: M593_1718; Page: 159A; Family History Library Film: 553217

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 27 Nov 1876
    Event Place: Mifflin, Iowa County, Wisconsin, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Mifflin, Iowa County, Wisconsin, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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