YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

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

Sophia M West 1921–1978 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 21 Mar 1921

Birth Location: Arkansas

Death Date: Aug 1978

Death Location: Denver, Missouri, USA

Father: Samuel West

Mother: Sophia Talley

Spouse(s): Oddie Sr

Children(s): Mildred Byers

In 1921, Sophia M West entered the world in Arkansas, born to Samuel Andrew West And Sophia Talley. In 1930, Sophia M West resided in Eufaula, Eufaula, McIntosh, Oklahoma, USA. In 1950, Sophia M West resided in Kansas City, Wyandotte, Kansas, USA. Sophia M West married Oddie A Byers Sr, and had children including James E Byers, Mildred Mae Byers, Oddie A Byers Jr, Russell Lowell Byers, Theresa M Byers. Sophia M West passed away in 1978 in Denver, Missouri, USA.

Find more search results for Sophia 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

  • In 1921, Sophia M West entered the world in Arkansas, born to Samuel Andrew West And Sophia Talley.
  • In 1930, Sophia M West resided in Eufaula, Eufaula, McIntosh, Oklahoma, USA.
  • In 1950, Sophia M West resided in Kansas City, Wyandotte, Kansas, USA.
  • Sophia M West married Oddie A Byers Sr, and had children including James E Byers, Mildred Mae Byers, Oddie A Byers Jr, Russell Lowell Byers, Theresa M Byers.
  • Sophia M West passed away in 1978 in Denver, Missouri, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Sophia West's Ancestors

Self
Sophia West
1921–1978
Birth Place: Arkansas
Parents
Samuel Andrew West
1879–1952
Mississippi, USA
Sophia Talley
1885–1958
Arkansas, USA
Grandparents
Lewis Tally
1852–1906
Tennessee, USA
Marceline Murray
1865–1947
South Carolina
Great-Grandparents
Edmon Talley
1830–1921
Barbara Perry
1845–
William Murray
1834–
Emiline\Emeline\Emmaline Deal
1835–
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John Talley
1795–
Elizabeth
1796–
John Perry
1800–
Nancy Murray
1802–

Sophia West's Descendants

1.
SW
Sophia (M) West (21 Mar 1921–Aug 1978) m. Oddie (A Byers) Sr (abt 1919–2 Jan 1990)
  1. 1. Mildred (Mae) Byers 1939–2007

Sophia West's Timeline

4 Records

1921
21 Mar 1921
Birth of Sophia M West in Arkansas
Arkansas
1930
1930
Age 9
Sophia M West resided here in Eufaula, Eufaula, McIntosh, Oklahoma, USA
Eufaula, Eufaula, McIntosh, Oklahoma, USA
1950
1950
Age 29
Sophia M West resided here in Kansas City, Wyandotte, Kansas, USA
Kansas City, Wyandotte, Kansas, USA
1978
Aug 1978
Age 57
Death of Sophia M West in Denver, Missouri, USA
Denver, Missouri, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 21 Mar 1921
    Event Place: Arkansas
    Record Source:
    [1] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Eufaula, McIntosh, Oklahoma; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 0013; FHL microfilm: 2341648
    [2] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
    [3] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Kansas City Times; Publication Date: 17 Aug 1978; Publication Place: Kansas City, Missouri, USA; ,0.8907077,0.20857395,0.9622451&xid=3355
    [4] 1950 United States Federal Census, National Archives at Washington, DC; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Year: 1950; Census Place: Kansas City, Wyandotte, Kansas; Roll: 405; Page: 9; Enumeration District: 106-77

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Eufaula, Eufaula, McIntosh, Oklahoma, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Eufaula, McIntosh, Oklahoma; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 0013; FHL microfilm: 2341648

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1950
    Event Place: Kansas City, Wyandotte, Kansas, 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: Kansas City, Wyandotte, Kansas; Roll: 405; Page: 9; Enumeration District: 106-77

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: 4244 Benton
    Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Kansas City Times; Publication Date: 17 Aug 1978; Publication Place: Kansas City, Missouri, USA; ,0.8907077,0.20857395,0.9622451&xid=3355

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Kansas City, Wyandotte, Kansas
    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: Kansas City, Wyandotte, Kansas; Roll: 405; Page: 9; Enumeration District: 106-77

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: Aug 1978
    Event Place: Denver, Missouri, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
    [2] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Kansas City Times; Publication Date: 17 Aug 1978; Publication Place: Kansas City, Missouri, USA; ,0.8907077,0.20857395,0.9622451&xid=3355

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