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Melissa J West 1863–1909 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 9 Dec 1863

Birth Location: Illinois, USA

Death Date: 1909

Death Location: Texas, USA

Father: William West

Mother: Caroline Faulkner

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The story of Melissa J West began in 1863 in Illinois, USA. In 1870, Melissa J West resided in Township 2 Range 1, Richview, Jefferson, Illinois,. Melissa J West passed away in 1909 in Texas, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of Melissa J West began in 1863 in Illinois, USA.
  • In 1870, Melissa J West resided in Township 2 Range 1, Richview, Jefferson, Illinois,.
  • Melissa J West passed away in 1909 in Texas, USA.

Immediate Family

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Spouses(s)

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Melissa West's Ancestors

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Melissa West
1863–1909
Birth Place: Illinois, USA
Parents
William H. West
1838–1905
Ashley, Washington, Illinois, USA
Caroline Faulkner
1837–1902
Illinois, USA
Grandparents
Robert (S) West
1802–1856
Virginia, United States
Esther Peers
1806–1840
Louisa, Louisa, Virginia, United States
Samuel Faulkner
1807–1846
Green County, Kentucky, USA
Jane Faulkner
1810–1893
Kentucky
Great-Grandparents
William West
1765–1806
Mary Shelton
1769–1801
William Peers
1762–1833
Elizabeth Freeman
1779–1852
Samuel Sr.
1769–1853
Mary Wilson
1765–1835
Samuel Faulkner
1787–1825
Elizabeth Grayham
1771–1812
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Benjamin West
1740–1799
Mary Tenham
1747–1784
William Shelton
1731–1803
ELEANOR RAY
1733–1799
David Falconar
1726–1790
Margery Molleson
1730–1810
William Wilson
1742–1807
Christina Bread
1747–1795
Alexander Sgt
1756–1833
Margaret CONYERS
1755–1836

Melissa West's Timeline

3 Records

1863
9 Dec 1863
Birth of Melissa J West in Illinois, USA
Illinois, USA
1870
1870
Age 7
Melissa J West resided here in Township 2 Range 1, Richview, Jefferson, Illinois, USA
Township 2 Range 1, Richview, Jefferson, Illinois, USA
1909
1909
Age 46
Death of Melissa J West in Texas, USA
Texas, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 9 Dec 1863
    Event Place: Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Township 2 Range 1, Richview, Jefferson, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1909
    Event Place: Texas, USA

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