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Stephen Nelson WEST 1828–1909 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 25 Feb 1828

Birth Location: , , Mississippi

Death Date: 24 Mar 1909

Death Location: Arrington Cemetery, , Wayne, Mississippi

Father: John WEST

Mother: Martha OVERSTREET

Spouse(s): Nancy Overstreet, Nancy PATE

Children(s): Catherine WEST, Nancy WEST, Mary Pace, Selena Clark, Valonia West, Isaiah WEST, Lavinia West, Louisa West, Cynthia Hutchinson

The story of Stephen Nelson WEST began in 1828 in , , Mississippi. In 1850, Stephen Nelson WEST was recorded in the census in , Wayne, Mississippi. In 1850, Stephen Nelson WEST resided in Wayne, Mississippi, USA. Stephen Nelson WEST married Nancy Elizabeth Overstreet, Nancy Pate, and had children including Catherine Rebecca West, Cynthia West Hutchinson, Isaiah West, Lavinia Lucinda West, Louisa L West, Mary J West Pace, Nancy Elizabeth West, Selena Ann West Clark, Valonia Valley West. Stephen Nelson WEST passed away in 1909 in Arrington Cemetery, , Wayne, Mississippi.

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Biography

  • The story of Stephen Nelson WEST began in 1828 in , , Mississippi.
  • In 1850, Stephen Nelson WEST was recorded in the census in , Wayne, Mississippi.
  • In 1850, Stephen Nelson WEST resided in Wayne, Mississippi, USA.
  • Stephen Nelson WEST married Nancy Elizabeth Overstreet, Nancy Pate, and had children including Catherine Rebecca West, Cynthia West Hutchinson, Isaiah West, Lavinia Lucinda West, Louisa L West, Mary J West Pace, Nancy Elizabeth West, Selena Ann West Clark, Valonia Valley West.
  • Stephen Nelson WEST passed away in 1909 in Arrington Cemetery, , Wayne, Mississippi.

Immediate Family

Parents

John WEST
1775–
Birth Location: –
JW
Martha OVERSTREET
1808–
Birth Location: , Montgomery, Georgia
MO

Spouses(s)

Nancy Overstreet
1834–1859
Birth Location: , , Mississippi
NO
Nancy PATE
1835–1894
Birth Location: Wayne County, Mississippi, United States of America
NP

Children(s)

Catherine WEST
1851–
Birth Location: , , Alabama
CW
Nancy WEST
1850–
Birth Location: –
NW
Mary Pace
1852–1941
Birth Location: , , Mississippi
MP
Selena Clark
1854–1948
Birth Location: , , Mississippi
SC
Valonia West
1855–1941
Birth Location: , , Mississippi
VW
Isaiah WEST
1862–1938
Birth Location: , , Mississippi
IW
Lavinia West
1859–
Birth Location: , , Mississippi
LW
Louisa West
1864–
Birth Location: , , Mississippi
LW
Cynthia Hutchinson
1867–1931
Birth Location: , , Mississippi
CH

Stephen WEST's Ancestors

Self
Stephen WEST
1828–1909
Birth Place: , , Mississippi
Parents
John Asbury WEST
1775–
Martha ("Patsy") OVERSTREET
1808–
, Montgomery, Georgia
Grandparents
John OVERSTREET
1774–1855
St Georges Parish, Georgia, United States
Catherine CARR
1775–
, , Georgia
Great-Grandparents
Henry OVERSTREET
1735–1795
Jane BRASWELL
1741–1798
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Henry OVERSTREET
1705–
Ann
1713–

Stephen WEST's Descendants

1.
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Stephen (Nelson) WEST (25 Feb 1828–24 Mar 1909) m. Nancy (Elizabeth) Overstreet (15 Jun 1834–1859) m. Nancy PATE (1835–1894)
  1. 1. Catherine (Rebecca) WEST 1851– m. William (W) JONES 1859–1941
    1. 1. Henry (Washington) JONES 1885–1972 m. Tempie (Orene) LANGLEY 1891–1967
      1. 1. Ola (Inez) JONES 1912–1986
        1. 1. A (J) WALTERS 1929–1993
    2. 2. Julia JONES 1887–
      1. 1. Maud SUMRALL 1912–
      2. 2. Lavette SUMRALL 1914–
    3. 3. Hardy\Henry JONES 1884–
    4. 4. Tabitha\Telitha JONES 1889–
  2. 2. Nancy (Elizabeth) WEST 1850–
  3. 3. Mary (J WEST) Pace 1852–1941 m. William (T) Pace 1856–
  4. 4. Selena (Ann WEST) Clark 1854–1948
  5. 5. Valonia ("Valley") West 1855–1941 m. David (Preston) Strickland 1853–1913
    1. 1. Ida (Jane) Strickland 1882–
    2. 2. Julia (Agalene) Strickland 1884–1909
    3. 3. Rufus Strickland 1888–1960
    4. 4. Steve Strickland 1889–1970
    5. 5. Cyntha (Ella) Strickland 1894–
    6. 6. Fannie (Emma) Strickland 1897–1997
    7. 7. Maranda (Clyde) Strickland 1899–1958
    8. 8. William (Kerney) Strickland 1892–1892
    9. 9. Verdilla Strickland 1886–1887
    10. 10. Eliza (Strickland) Hollimon 1880–1957
  6. 6. Isaiah WEST 1862–1938 m. Eliza DAVIS 1862–1949
    1. 1. Alice (Lorena) West 1882–1977 m. George (Rufus) Bradley 1870–1952
      1. 1. Lessie Bradley 1908–1994 m. Vernon ("Vernie" Valentine) BODIE 1899–1985
        1. 1. Edwin BODIE 1926–
      2. 2. Gracie Bradley 1910–
      3. 3. Curtis Bradley 1912–
      4. 4. Jesse (Mae) Bradley 1913–
      5. 5. Loyce Bradley 1915–
      6. 6. Annie (Laura) Bradley 1917–
    2. 2. Minnie West 1884–1967 m. Earley (Gaines) Hawkins 1879–
      1. 1. Myrtle Hawkins 1903–
      2. 2. Maudie Hawkins 1905–
      3. 3. Selma Hawkins 1910–
      4. 4. Edith Hawkins 1913–
      5. 5. Lola Hawkins 1915–
      6. 6. Virgie Hawkins 1918–
      7. 7. Mattie (M) Hawkins 1920–
      8. 8. Earley (G Hawkins) Jr 1925–
  7. 7. Lavinia (Lucinda) West 1859–
  8. 8. Louisa (L.) West 1864– m. Berry DAVIS 1860–1929
    1. 1. Charles (L) Davis 1882–1965
    2. 2. James Davis 1887–
    3. 3. Cynthia (A) Davis 1889–1958
    4. 4. Albert (Cleveland) Davis 1888–1972
    5. 5. Willie (Mae Davis) Pitts 1894–1983
    6. 6. Thomas (R) Davis 1900–1978
    7. 7. Addie Davis 1891–
    8. 8. Stance Davis 1905–1980
    9. 9. Annie (Mae) Davis 1906–1951 m. Charlie (Lee) Pitts 1903–1992
      1. 1. Rachel (Louise) Pitts 1925–2013
      2. 2. Ella (Mae) Pitts 1927–2016
      3. 3. Clayton Pitts 1941–2007
      4. 4. Dolly (Mae) Pitts 1937–1937
      5. 5. Molly (Mae) Pitts 1937–1937
      6. 6. Opel (Annie Marl) Pitts 1935–1935
      7. 7. Cleo Pitts 1939–1940
      8. 8. W. (C.) Pitts 1930–2017
      9. 9. Ed Pitts 1946–2021
    10. 10. Leonie Davis 1891–1892
    11. 11. Infant (Twin) Davis 1896–1897
    12. 12. Infant (Twin) Davis 1896–1897
  9. 9. Cynthia (WEST) Hutchinson 1867–1931

Stephen WEST's Timeline

11 Records

1828
25 Feb 1828
Birth of Stephen Nelson WEST in , , Mississippi
, , Mississippi
1850
1850
Age 22
Stephen Nelson WEST appeared in census in , Wayne, Mississippi
, Wayne, Mississippi
1850
1850
Age 22
Stephen Nelson WEST resided here in Wayne, Mississippi, USA
Wayne, Mississippi, USA
1853
1853
Age 25
Stephen Nelson WEST resided here in Wayne, Mississippi, USA
Wayne, Mississippi, USA
1860
1860
Age 32
Stephen Nelson WEST appeared in census in , Wayne, Mississippi
, Wayne, Mississippi
1860
1860
Age 32
Stephen Nelson WEST resided here in Waynesboro, Wayne, Mississippi, USA
Waynesboro, Wayne, Mississippi, USA
1866
1866
Age 38
Stephen Nelson WEST resided here in Wayne, Mississippi
Wayne, Mississippi
1870
1870
Age 42
Stephen Nelson WEST appeared in census in Twp 9, Wayne, Mississippi
Twp 9, Wayne, Mississippi
1870
1870
Age 42
Stephen Nelson WEST resided here in Township 9, Waynesboro, Wayne, Mississippi, USA
Township 9, Waynesboro, Wayne, Mississippi, USA
1880
1880
Age 52
Stephen Nelson WEST resided here in Beat 4, Wayne, Mississippi, USA
Beat 4, Wayne, Mississippi, USA
1909
24 Mar 1909
Age 81
Death of Stephen Nelson WEST in , Wayne, Mississippi
, Wayne, Mississippi

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 25 Feb 1828
    Event Place: , , Mississippi
    Record Source:
    [1] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Beat 4, Wayne, Mississippi; Roll: 668; Page: 352d; Enumeration District: 130
    [2] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Township 9, Wayne, Mississippi; Roll: M593_752; Page: 213B
    [3] 1860 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M653; Residence Date: 1860; Home in 1860: Wayne, Mississippi; Roll: M653_593; Page: 494; Family History Library Film: 80359
    [4] 1850 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington, DC; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M432; Residence Date: 1850; Home in 1850: Wayne, Mississippi; Roll: 382; Page: 266a
    [5] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [6] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Beat 4, Wayne, Mississippi; Roll: 668; Family History Film: 1254668; Page: 352D; Enumeration District: 130; Image: 0563.
    [7] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Township 9, Wayne, Mississippi; Roll: M593_; Page: ; Image: .
    [8] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: , Wayne, Mississippi; Roll: M432_382; Page: 266A; Image: .
    [9] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: , Wayne, Mississippi; Roll: ; Page: 494; Image: 502.

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Census
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: , Wayne, Mississippi
    Record Source: West Stephen 20 abt 1830 Male Mississippi [self]
    West [Lee] Jefferson 14 abt 1836 Male Mississippi [12 brother]
    West [Lee] Washington 12 abt 1838 Male Mississippi [12 brother]
    West [Lee] Rebeca 8 abt 1842 Female Mississippi [12 sister]
    West Elizabeth 15 abt 1835 Female Mississippi [wife. Nancy Elizabeth Overstreet]
    West Infant 0 abt 1850 Female Mississippi [daughter]
    «tab»
    Source Citation: Year: 1850; Census Place: , Wayne, Mississippi; Roll M432_382; Page: 266; Image: 539.

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Wayne, Mississippi, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington, DC; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M432; Residence Date: 1850; Home in 1850: Wayne, Mississippi; Roll: 382; Page: 266a

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1853
    Event Place: Wayne, Mississippi, USA
    Record Source: Mississippi, U.S., State and Territorial Census Collection, 1792-1866, Heritage Quest; Mississippi State and Territorial Censuses, 1792-1866; Series: Microfilm V229; Roll: 3

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Census
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: , Wayne, Mississippi
    Record Source: West Stephen 32 abt 1828 Male Mississippi
    West Nancy 11 abt 1849 Female Mississippi ?? I believe this to be his wife, Nancy Elizabeth Overstreet, and she would be about 25 or so, at this time.
    West Becca 9 abt 1851 Female Mississippi
    West Mary 7 abt 1853 Female Mississippi
    West Silram 5 abt 1855 Male Mississippi [Siloam?Selaney?]
    West Valona 3 abt 1857 Female Mississippi [Velonia]
    West Luvenia 6.12 abt 1859 Female Mississippi [Lavinia]

    Source Citation: Year: 1860; Census Place: , Wayne, Mississippi; Roll M653_593; Page: 0; Image: 499.

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Waynesboro, Wayne, Mississippi, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M653; Residence Date: 1860; Home in 1860: Wayne, Mississippi; Roll: M653_593; Page: 494; Family History Library Film: 80359

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1866
    Event Place: Wayne, Mississippi
    Record Source: Mississippi, U.S., Compiled Census and Census Substitutes Index, 1805-1890

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Census
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Twp 9, Wayne, Mississippi
    Record Source: West «tab»Stephen «tab»abt 1826 Male «tab»White «tab»Mississippi
    West «tab»Nancey «tab»abt 1830 «tab»Female «tab»White «tab»Mississippi
    West «tab»Rebecca «tab»abt 1850 «tab»Female «tab»White «tab»Mississippi

    West «tab»Mary «tab»abt 1852 «tab»Female «tab»White «tab»Mississippi
    West «tab»Selaney «tab»abt 1854 «tab»Female «tab»White «tab»Mississippi
    West «tab»Selona «tab»abt 1856 «tab»Female «tab»White «tab»Mississippi
    West «tab»Josiah «tab»abt 1862 «tab»Male «tab»White «tab»Mississippi
    West «tab»Louisa «tab»abt 1864 «tab»Female «tab»White «tab»Mississippi
    West «tab»Cinthia «tab»abt 1867 «tab»Female «tab»White «tab»Mississippi

    Source Citation: Year: 1870; Census Place: Township 9, Wayne, Mississippi; Roll M593_752; Page: 213; Image: 427.

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Township 9, Waynesboro, Wayne, Mississippi, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Township 9, Wayne, Mississippi; Roll: M593_752; Page: 213B

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Beat 4, Wayne, Mississippi, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Beat 4, Wayne, Mississippi; Roll: 668; Page: 352d; Enumeration District: 130

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 24 Mar 1909
    Event Place: , Wayne, Mississippi
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Arrington Cemetery, , Wayne, Mississippi
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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