YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

Create a free account to navigate family trees, view ancestors, and discover connections.

Samuel Jesse West 1877–1956 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 19 Jul 1877

Birth Location: Jefferson County, Iowa, USA

Death Date: 12 Aug 1956

Death Location: Elkhart, Polk, Iowa, USA

Father: Amos West

Mother: Margaret Brown

Spouse(s): Clara Bachman

Children(s):

Samuel Jesse West was born in 1877 in Jefferson County, Iowa, USA, the child of Amos Elijah West And Margaret Ellen Brown. In 1880, Samuel Jesse West resided in Des Moines, Jefferson, Iowa, USA. In 1900, Samuel Jesse West resided in Crocker, Polk, Iowa, USA. Samuel Jesse West married Clara Alice Bachman. Samuel Jesse West passed away in 1956 in Elkhart, Polk, Iowa, USA.

Find more search results for Samuel West
SW

Reliability Score

This score reflects the reliability of the source family tree. A high rating indicates a trustworthy source with strong data consistency.

Reliability Score:
A
Criteria:
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
  • N/A 0 criteria (Insufficient)

This tree's reliability score:

  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

Biography

  • Samuel Jesse West was born in 1877 in Jefferson County, Iowa, USA, the child of Amos Elijah West And Margaret Ellen Brown.
  • In 1880, Samuel Jesse West resided in Des Moines, Jefferson, Iowa, USA.
  • In 1900, Samuel Jesse West resided in Crocker, Polk, Iowa, USA.
  • Samuel Jesse West married Clara Alice Bachman.
  • Samuel Jesse West passed away in 1956 in Elkhart, Polk, Iowa, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Amos West
1845–1934
Birth Location: Jefferson County, Iowa, USA
AW
Margaret Brown
1849–1931
Birth Location: Jefferson County, Iowa, USA
MB

Spouses(s)

Clara Bachman
1874–1943
Birth Location: Ohio, USA
CB

Children(s)

Samuel West's Ancestors

Self
Samuel West
1877–1956
Birth Place: Jefferson County, Iowa, USA
Parents
Amos Elijah West
1845–1934
Jefferson County, Iowa, USA
Margaret (Ellen) Brown
1849–1931
Jefferson County, Iowa, USA
Grandparents
Jessie (B) West
1813–1895
Nicholas County, Kentucky, USA
Eliza (Jane) Peebler
1823–1902
Missouri, USA
Great-Grandparents
Elijah West
1786–1840
Elizabeth Henderson
1791–1866
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Elijah WEST
1738–1791
Mary WILLIAMS
1740–1786

Samuel West's Timeline

12 Records

1877
19 Jul 1877
Birth of Samuel Jesse West in Jefferson County, Iowa, USA
Jefferson County, Iowa, USA
1880
1880
Age 3
Samuel Jesse West resided here in Des Moines, Jefferson, Iowa, USA
Des Moines, Jefferson, Iowa, USA
1900
1900
Age 23
Samuel Jesse West resided here in Crocker, Polk, Iowa, USA
Crocker, Polk, Iowa, USA
1910
1910
Age 33
Samuel Jesse West resided here in Douglas, Polk, Iowa, USA
Douglas, Polk, Iowa, USA
1917
1917-1918
Age 40
Samuel Jesse West resided here in Polk County, Iowa, USA
Polk County, Iowa, USA
1920
1920
Age 43
Samuel Jesse West resided here in Douglas, Polk, Iowa, USA
Douglas, Polk, Iowa, USA
1930
1930
Age 53
Samuel Jesse West resided here in Douglas, Douglas, Polk, Iowa, USA
Douglas, Douglas, Polk, Iowa, USA
1935
1935
Age 58
Samuel Jesse West resided here in Des Moines, Polk, Iowa
Des Moines, Polk, Iowa
1940
1940
Age 63
Samuel Jesse West resided here in Douglas Twp, Douglas, Polk, Iowa, USA
Douglas Twp, Douglas, Polk, Iowa, USA
1950
1950
Age 73
Samuel Jesse West resided here in Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, USA
Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, USA
1956
9 Aug 1956
Age 79
Death of Samuel Jesse West in Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, USA
Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, USA
1956
12 Aug 1956
Age 79
Burial of Samuel Jesse West in Elkhart, Polk, Iowa, USA
Elkhart, Polk, Iowa, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 19 Jul 1877
    Event Place: Jefferson County, Iowa, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1880 United States Federal Census
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Douglas, Polk, Iowa; Roll: T624_418; Page: 14b; Enumeration District: 0172; FHL microfilm: 1374431
    [4] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Douglas, Polk, Iowa; Roll: m-t0627-01192; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 77-18
    [5] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Douglas, Polk, Iowa; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 0104; FHL microfilm: 2340413
    [6] Iowa, U.S., Death Records, State Historical Society of Iowa; Des Moines, Iowa; Iowa Death Records, 1952-1967; Reference: 18-0688_US-IA
    [7] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Douglas, Polk, Iowa; Roll: T625_507; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 173
    [8] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Crocker, Polk, Iowa; Roll: 453; Page: 8; Enumeration District: 0064
    [9] 1950 United States Federal Census, National Archives at Washington, DC; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Year: 1950; Census Place: Des Moines, Polk, Iowa; Roll: 3451; Page: 2; Enumeration District: 102-192
    [10] U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives At St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; World War Ii Draft Cards (Fourth Registration) For the State of Iowa; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System; Record Group Number: 147; Box or Roll Number: 245
    [11] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Iowa; Registration County: Polk County
    [12] Iowa, Marriage Records, Iowa Department of Public Health; Des Moines, Iowa; Iowa Marriage Records, 1880–1922; Record Type: Marriage

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Des Moines, Jefferson, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Crocker, Polk, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Crocker, Polk, Iowa; Roll: 453; Page: 8; Enumeration District: 0064

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Douglas, Polk, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Douglas, Polk, Iowa; Roll: T624_418; Page: 14b; Enumeration District: 0172; FHL microfilm: 1374431

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1917-1918
    Event Place: Polk County, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Iowa; Registration County: Polk County

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Douglas, Polk, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Douglas, Polk, Iowa; Roll: T625_507; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 173

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Douglas, Douglas, Polk, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Douglas, Polk, Iowa; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 0104; FHL microfilm: 2340413

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Des Moines, Polk, Iowa
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Douglas, Polk, Iowa; Roll: m-t0627-01192; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 77-18

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Douglas Twp, Douglas, Polk, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Douglas, Polk, Iowa; Roll: m-t0627-01192; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 77-18

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1950
    Event Place: Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: 1950 United States Federal Census, National Archives at Washington, DC; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Year: 1950; Census Place: Des Moines, Polk, Iowa; Roll: 3451; Page: 2; Enumeration District: 102-192

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Elkhart, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives At St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; World War Ii Draft Cards (Fourth Registration) For the State of Iowa; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System; Record Group Number: 147; Box or Roll Number: 245

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 9 Aug 1956
    Event Place: Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Iowa, U.S., Death Records, State Historical Society of Iowa; Des Moines, Iowa; Iowa Death Records, 1952-1967; Reference: 18-0688_US-IA
    [3] Iowa, U.S., Death Records

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 12 Aug 1956
    Event Place: Elkhart, Polk, Iowa, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Iowa, U.S., Death Records, State Historical Society of Iowa; Des Moines, Iowa; Iowa Death Records, 1952-1967; Reference: 18-0688_US-IA
Find more search results for Samuel West

About YourRoots

Family Tree Map

Explore your family tree geographically

Import your GEDCOM file to transform your family tree into an interactive global map. See your roots laid out visually and understand your true geographic heritage.

Powerful tools like "Trace Back To Me" instantly map your family's migration paths from a chosen ancestor all the way back to you.

LEARN MORE
AI Genealogy Research

Discover ancestors beyond "end-of-line" automatically

Import your family tree and let AI expand it for you. AI Ancestor Finder scans "end-of-line" ancestors to uncover their parents across hundreds of family lines at once. AI Deep Research analyzes selected ancestors and family clusters, suggesting relevant records and next steps.

Turn on Auto Research Mode to get new discoveries daily or weekly, so your tree keeps growing even while you're away.

LEARN MORE
DNA Match

Find more DNA matches across all DNA tests

Combine your DNA data with your family tree to unlock the full power of YourRoots DNA Match. Connect with relatives across major testing services — Ancestry, 23andMe, MyHeritage, and more.

View your matches' maps and trees to identify shared ancestors, and soon you'll be able to add them directly to your own tree and map.

LEARN MORE
Ancestry Reports

Ancestry DNA analysis that goes deeper than others

Unlock exclusive reports that reveal your deeper origins.

  • Deep Ancestry Report — Analyze 130+ ethnicities, sub-regions, and 1,800+ communities in one detailed view.
  • Global & Native American Reports — Developed with Stanford researchers to uncover hidden ancestries across all 22 chromosomes.
  • Ancient DNA Series — Compare your DNA with 1,000+ ancient genomes from Viking, Celtic, and early American civilizations.
LEARN MORE