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Michael West 1749–1807 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1 May 1749

Birth Location: Baltimore City, Baltimore, Maryland, USA

Death Date: About 1807

Death Location: Augusta, Bracken, Kentucky, USA

Father: Robert West

Mother: Johanna Gash

Spouse(s): Nancy Edwards

Children(s): Richard West, Mary West, Nancy West, Michael West, Charles West

In 1749, Michael West entered the world in Baltimore City, Baltimore, Maryland, USA, born to Robert West And Johanna Gash. In 1776, Michael West resided in Susquehannah Hundred, Harford County, MD. In 1790, Michael West resided in Harford, Maryland, United States. Michael West married Nancy Puntenney Edwards, and had children including Charles West, Mary West, Michael West, Nancy West, Richard West. Michael West passed away in 1807 in Augusta, Bracken, Kentucky, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1749, Michael West entered the world in Baltimore City, Baltimore, Maryland, USA, born to Robert West And Johanna Gash.
  • In 1776, Michael West resided in Susquehannah Hundred, Harford County, MD.
  • In 1790, Michael West resided in Harford, Maryland, United States.
  • Michael West married Nancy Puntenney Edwards, and had children including Charles West, Mary West, Michael West, Nancy West, Richard West.
  • Michael West passed away in 1807 in Augusta, Bracken, Kentucky, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Michael West's Ancestors

Self
Michael West
1749–1807
Birth Place: Baltimore City, Baltimore, Maryland, USA
Parents
Robert West
1706–1764
Baltimore, Baltimore, Maryland, United States
Johanna Gash
1716–1768
Baltimore, Baltimore, Maryland, United States
Grandparents
Robert West
1669–1747
Baltimore County, Maryland, USA
Sarah Spinks
1671–1747
Baltimore, Baltimore, Maryland, United States
Thomas Gash
1692–1759
England, United Kingdom
Hannah Gilbert
1691–1733
Leeds, Kent, England
Great-Grandparents
John West
1648–1679
Elizabeth Hempstead
1660–1676
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Michael West's Descendants

1.
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Michael West (1 May 1749–About 1807) m. Nancy (Puntenney) Edwards (Abt. 1753–Aft. 6 Aug 1810)
  1. 1. Richard West 1776–1864 m. Mary (Kara) McCane 1788–1852
    1. 1. Virginia (E.) West 1831–1861
    2. 2. Alfred (P.) West 1829–
    3. 3. Innetia West 1827–1852
    4. 4. Eliza West 1825–
    5. 5. Amanda (T.) West 1820–
    6. 6. America (Ann) West 1818–
    7. 7. Elizabeth West 1812–
    8. 8. Nancy West 1810–
    9. 9. Jerry West 1839–
    10. 10. Mary (Jane) Sparks 1837–1899 m. John ("Bud") Sparks 1832–1891
      1. 1. Peter Sparks 1869–1943
      2. 2. James Sparks 1886–1930
      3. 3. Grant Sparks 1875–
      4. 4. Sarah (Elizabeth) Sparks 1868–1937 m. James (S) Leap 1851–1920
        1. 1. Mary (Elizabeth) Leep 1892–1965
        2. 2. Mary (J) Leap 1891–
        3. 3. Freddie Leep 1904–1970
        4. 4. Stella Leep 1902–1965
        5. 5. John Leap 1894–1978 m. Jennie (Bell) Dorris 1900–1979
        6. 6. James Jr. 1888–1965 m. Flossie (Marie) Leep 1904–1996
        7. 7. Jerry Leap 1891–1939 m. Annie (M) Fritts 1894–1976
        8. 8. Commodore ("Buster") Leep 1907–1979 m. Ethel (Pearl) Couch 1909–1999
        9. 9. Iolia (Mae) Leep 1883–1970 m. B (M) Fritts 1888–1965
  2. 2. Mary West 1789–1867
  3. 3. Nancy West 1780–1830
  4. 4. Michael West 1793–1858 m. Susannah McKee 1794–1843
  5. 5. Charles West 1785–1857

Michael West's Timeline

5 Records

1749
1 May 1749
Birth of Michael West in Baltimore City, Baltimore, Maryland, USA
Baltimore City, Baltimore, Maryland, USA
1776
1776
Age 27
Michael West resided here in Susquehannah Hundred, Harford County, MD
Susquehannah Hundred, Harford County, MD
1790
1790
Age 41
Michael West resided here in Harford, Maryland, United States
Harford, Maryland, United States
1800
1800
Age 51
Michael West resided here in No Township Listed, Mason County, KY
No Township Listed, Mason County, KY
1807
About 1807
Age 58
Death of Michael West in Augusta, Bracken, Kentucky, USA
Augusta, Bracken, Kentucky, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1 May 1749
    Event Place: Baltimore City, Baltimore, Maryland, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Family Data Collection - Individual Records, Birth year: 1749; Birth city: Baltimore Co; Birth state: MD
    [2] Family Data Collection - Individual Records, Birth year: 1749; Birth city: Baltimore; Birth state: MD
    [3] Family Data Collection - Births
    [4] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1776
    Event Place: Susquehannah Hundred, Harford County, MD
    Record Source: Maryland, Compiled Census and Census Substitutes Index

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1790
    Event Place: Harford, Maryland, United States
    Record Source: 1790 United States Federal Census, Year: 1790; Census Place: Harford, Maryland; Series: M637; Roll: 3; Page: 309; Image: 541; Family History Library Film: 0568143

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1800
    Event Place: No Township Listed, Mason County, KY
    Record Source:
    [1] Kentucky, U.S., Compiled Census and Census Substitutes Index, 1787-1890
    [2] Kentucky, U.S., Tax Lists, 1799-1801

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: About 1807
    Event Place: Augusta, Bracken, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Family Data Collection - Individual Records, Birth year: 1749; Birth city: Baltimore Co; Birth state: MD
    [2] Family Data Collection - Individual Records, Birth year: 1749; Birth city: Baltimore; Birth state: MD
    [3] Family Data Collection - Deaths
    [4] Geneanet Community Trees Index

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