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Merle Scott West 1886–1983 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 4 January 1886

Birth Location: Mount Vernon, Linn County, Iowa, United States of America

Death Date: 20 December 1983

Death Location: Klamath Falls, Klamath County, Oregon, United States of America

Father: Isaac West

Mother: Eva Scott

Spouse(s): Emma Osterman

Children(s):

In 1886, Merle Scott West entered the world in Mount Vernon, Linn County, Iowa, United States of America, born to Isaac Newton West And Eva Jane Scott. In 1900, Merle Scott West resided in Franklin, Linn, Iowa, USA. In 1910, Merle Scott West resided in Oakland, Douglas, Oregon, USA. Merle Scott West married Emma Jane Osterman. Merle Scott West passed away in 1983 in Klamath Falls, Klamath County, Oregon, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1886, Merle Scott West entered the world in Mount Vernon, Linn County, Iowa, United States of America, born to Isaac Newton West And Eva Jane Scott.
  • In 1900, Merle Scott West resided in Franklin, Linn, Iowa, USA.
  • In 1910, Merle Scott West resided in Oakland, Douglas, Oregon, USA.
  • Merle Scott West married Emma Jane Osterman.
  • Merle Scott West passed away in 1983 in Klamath Falls, Klamath County, Oregon, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Merle West's Ancestors

Self
Merle West
1886–1983
Birth Place: Mount Vernon, Linn County, Iowa, United States of America
Parents
Isaac Newton West
1846–1929
Mount Vernon, Linn County, Iowa, United States of America
Eva (Jane) Scott
1858–1944
Cedar County, Iowa, United States of America
Grandparents
Wesley West
1808–1894
Lexington, Fayette, Kentucky, USA
Polly (Ann "Mary") McKay
1821–1913
Leesburg, Highland, Ohio, USA
Great-Grandparents
Eli West
1781–1852
Sarah Guffin
1780–1867
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Elijah WEST
1738–1791
Mary WILLIAMS
1740–1786

Merle West's Timeline

10 Records

1886
4 January 1886
Birth of Merle Scott West in Mount Vernon, Linn County, Iowa, United States of America
Mount Vernon, Linn County, Iowa, United States of America
1900
1900
Age 14
Merle Scott West resided here in Franklin, Linn, Iowa, USA
Franklin, Linn, Iowa, USA
1910
1910
Age 24
Merle Scott West resided here in Oakland, Douglas, Oregon, USA
Oakland, Douglas, Oregon, USA
1917
1917-1918
Age 31
Merle Scott West resided here in Klamath County, Oregon, USA
Klamath County, Oregon, USA
1920
1920
Age 34
Merle Scott West resided here in Klamath Falls, Klamath, Oregon, USA
Klamath Falls, Klamath, Oregon, USA
1930
1930
Age 44
Merle Scott West resided here in Klamath Falls, Klamath Falls, Klamath, Oregon, USA
Klamath Falls, Klamath Falls, Klamath, Oregon, USA
1935
1935
Age 49
Merle Scott West resided here in Klamath Falls, Klamath, Oregon
Klamath Falls, Klamath, Oregon
1940
1940
Age 54
Merle Scott West resided here in Precinct 5, Klamath Falls, Klamath, Oregon, USA
Precinct 5, Klamath Falls, Klamath, Oregon, USA
1951
Before 1951
Age 65
Merle Scott West resided here in Oregon
Oregon
1983
20 December 1983
Age 97
Death of Merle Scott West in Klamath Falls, Klamath County, Oregon, United States of America
Klamath Falls, Klamath County, Oregon, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 4 January 1886
    Event Place: Mount Vernon, Linn County, Iowa, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] 1900 United States Federal Census
    [2] Iowa, Delayed Birth Records
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [4] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Klamath Falls, Klamath, Oregon; Roll: T625_1494; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 91
    [5] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Klamath Falls, Klamath, Oregon; Roll: m-t0627-03365; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 18-24
    [6] U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives At St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System; Record Group Number: 147; Box or Roll Number: 134
    [7] Oregon, U.S., Death Index, 1898-2008, Oregon State Library; 1966-1970 Death Index; Reel Title: State of Oregon Death Index; Year Range: 1981-1990
    [8] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Klamath Falls, Klamath, Oregon; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 0019; FHL microfilm: 2341679
    [9] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Oregon; Registration County: Klamath County
    [10] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File
    [11] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Oakland, Douglas, Oregon; Roll: T624_1280; Page: 4b; Enumeration District: 0089; FHL microfilm: 1375293

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Franklin, Linn, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Oakland, Douglas, Oregon, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Oakland, Douglas, Oregon; Roll: T624_1280; Page: 4b; Enumeration District: 0089; FHL microfilm: 1375293

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1917-1918
    Event Place: Klamath County, Oregon, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Oregon; Registration County: Klamath County

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Klamath Falls, Klamath, Oregon, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Klamath Falls, Klamath, Oregon; Roll: T625_1494; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 91

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Klamath Falls, Klamath Falls, Klamath, Oregon, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Klamath Falls, Klamath, Oregon; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 0019; FHL microfilm: 2341679

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Klamath Falls, Klamath, Oregon
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Klamath Falls, Klamath, Oregon; Roll: m-t0627-03365; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 18-24

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Precinct 5, Klamath Falls, Klamath, Oregon, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Klamath Falls, Klamath, Oregon; Roll: m-t0627-03365; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 18-24

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: Before 1951
    Event Place: Oregon
    Record Source: U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Klamath Falls, Oregon, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives At St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System; Record Group Number: 147; Box or Roll Number: 134

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 20 December 1983
    Event Place: Klamath Falls, Klamath County, Oregon, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Oregon, U.S., Death Index, 1898-2008, Oregon State Library; 1966-1970 Death Index; Reel Title: State of Oregon Death Index; Year Range: 1981-1990
    [3] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Klamath Falls, Klamath County, Oregon, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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