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Nancy (npy) West 1815–1905 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 15 Oct 1815

Birth Location: Opelousas, St Landry Parish, Louisiana

Death Date: 07 Feb 1905

Death Location: Glenmora, Rapides Parish, Louisiana, United States of America

Father: Nathaniel West

Mother: Viny Sellers

Spouse(s): Ephraim SWEAT

Children(s): Olive Sweat, Robert Sweat, Dewitt Sweat, Nancy Sweat, Ephriam Sweat, Martry Sweat, Sarah Sweat, Annie Sweat

In 1815, Nancy (npy) West entered the world in Opelousas, St Landry Parish, Louisiana, born to Nathaniel West And Viny Lavinia Sellers. In 1850, Nancy (npy) West resided in Rapides, Louisiana, USA. In 1860, Nancy (npy) West resided in Rapides, Louisiana, USA. Nancy (npy) West married Ephraim Sweat, and had children including Annie Sweat, Dewitt Clinton Sweat, Ephriam Sweat, Martry Sweat, Nancy Sweat, Olive Sweat, Robert Sweat, Sarah Jane Sweat. Nancy (npy) West passed away in 1905 in Glenmora, Rapides Parish, Louisiana, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1815, Nancy (npy) West entered the world in Opelousas, St Landry Parish, Louisiana, born to Nathaniel West And Viny Lavinia Sellers.
  • In 1850, Nancy (npy) West resided in Rapides, Louisiana, USA.
  • In 1860, Nancy (npy) West resided in Rapides, Louisiana, USA.
  • Nancy (npy) West married Ephraim Sweat, and had children including Annie Sweat, Dewitt Clinton Sweat, Ephriam Sweat, Martry Sweat, Nancy Sweat, Olive Sweat, Robert Sweat, Sarah Jane Sweat.
  • Nancy (npy) West passed away in 1905 in Glenmora, Rapides Parish, Louisiana, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Nancy West's Ancestors

Self
Nancy West
1815–1905
Birth Place: Opelousas, St Landry Parish, Louisiana
Parents
Nathaniel West
1769–1839
North Carolina
Viny (Lavinia) Sellers
1777–1816
North Carolina
Grandparents
Nathaniel West
1735–1776
Edgecombe, Edgecombe, North Carolina, USA
Sarah Bonner
1747–1781
Mississippi, United States
Samson Sellers
1750–
North Carolina
Great-Grandparents
James West
1690–1745
Susannah Fulgham
1700–1771
William Bonner
1708–1775
Sarah Luton
1727–1758
2nd-Great-Grandparents
William West
1645–1707
Rebecca Braswell
1647–1708
Michael Fulgham
1674–1727
Isabella Harris
1670–1728
Col. Bonner
1679–1738
Deborah Whedbee
1689–1728
Henderson Luten
1681–1740
Milley Sparkman
1702–1722

Nancy West's Descendants

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Nancy ((npy)) West (15 Oct 1815–07 Feb 1905) m. Ephraim SWEAT (30 Jun 1803–29 Aug 1882)
  1. 1. Olive Sweat 1854–1936
  2. 2. Robert Sweat 1847–1924
  3. 3. Dewitt (Clinton) Sweat 1856–1934
  4. 4. Nancy Sweat 1850–1925
  5. 5. Ephriam Sweat 1844–1924
  6. 6. Martry Sweat 1855–1915
  7. 7. Sarah (Jane) Sweat 1840–1856
  8. 8. Annie Sweat 1838–1927

Nancy West's Timeline

7 Records

1815
15 Oct 1815
Birth of Nancy (npy) West in Opelousas, St Landry Parish, Louisiana
Opelousas, St Landry Parish, Louisiana
1850
1850
Age 35
Nancy (npy) West resided here in Rapides, Louisiana, USA
Rapides, Louisiana, USA
1860
1860
Age 45
Nancy (npy) West resided here in Rapides, Louisiana, USA
Rapides, Louisiana, USA
1870
1870
Age 55
Nancy (npy) West resided here in Weste Ward, Rapides, Louisiana, USA
Weste Ward, Rapides, Louisiana, USA
1880
1880
Age 65
Nancy (npy) West resided here in 5th Ward, Vernon, Louisiana, USA
5th Ward, Vernon, Louisiana, USA
1900
1900
Age 85
Nancy (npy) West resided here in Police Jury Ward 5, Vernon, Louisiana, USA
Police Jury Ward 5, Vernon, Louisiana, USA
1905
07 Feb 1905
Age 90
Death of Nancy (npy) West in Rapides, Rapides Parish, Louisiana
Rapides, Rapides Parish, Louisiana

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 15 Oct 1815
    Event Place: Opelousas, St Landry Parish, Louisiana
    Record Source:
    [1] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: 5th Ward, Vernon, Louisiana; Roll: 473; Page: 130B; Enumeration District: 048
    [2] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Weste Ward, Rapides, Louisiana; Roll: M593_528; Page: 210B; Family History Library Film: 552027
    [3] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Police Jury Ward 5, Vernon, Louisiana; Page: 11; Enumeration District: 0102; FHL microfilm: 1240585
    [4] 1860 United States Federal Census
    [5] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Rapides, Louisiana; Roll: 239; Page: 82A
    [6] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [7] Louisiana, Tombstone Inscriptions, 1812-1970
    [8] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Rapides, Louisiana, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Rapides, Louisiana; Roll: 239; Page: 82A

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Rapides, Louisiana, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Weste Ward, Rapides, Louisiana, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Weste Ward, Rapides, Louisiana; Roll: M593_528; Page: 210B; Family History Library Film: 552027

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: 5th Ward, Vernon, Louisiana, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: 5th Ward, Vernon, Louisiana; Roll: 473; Page: 130B; Enumeration District: 048

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Police Jury Ward 5, Vernon, Louisiana, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Police Jury Ward 5, Vernon, Louisiana; Page: 11; Enumeration District: 0102; FHL microfilm: 1240585

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 07 Feb 1905
    Event Place: Rapides, Rapides Parish, Louisiana
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Louisiana, Tombstone Inscriptions, 1812-1970
    [3] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Glenmora, Rapides Parish, Louisiana, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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