David West Descendants

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David West – Descendants – Table of Contents

Descendants of David West
Generation One
Generation Two
Generation Three
Generation Four
Generation Five
Generation Six
Endnotes
Index

Descendants of David West

Generation One

1. David¹ West.
Children of David¹ West and Susannah Hoag were as follows:

+ 2 i. Jacob² West, born between 1780 and 1790; married Lana Unknown.
+ 3 ii. Benjamin West, born Nov 14, 1782 at New York; married Polly Disbrow.
+ 4 iii. Abraham West, born Apr 4, 1787 at Stanford, Dutchess, New York; married Mary (–?–); married Amanda Westgate.
+ 5 iv. Levi West, born circa 1790 at New York; married Nancy White.
6 v. Morgan West was born circa 1791 at Dutchess, New York; he died after 1870.
He appeared on the census of 1860 at Raisin, Lenawee, Michigan. He was Carpenter in 1860. He lived in 1860. He lived in 1870. He appeared on the census of 1870 at Plainfield, Kent Co, Michigan.

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Generation Two

2. Jacob² West (David¹) was born between 1780 and 1790; he married Lana Unknown at Adrian, Lenawee, Michigan.¹
He appeared on the census of 1840 at Adrian, Lenawee, Michigan.² He was Lana recieved membership, Society of Friends (Quakers) on Jul 14, 1842 at Lenawee, Michigan.¹
Children of Jacob² West and Lana Unknown were:

7 i. Maria³ West married Henry Leeds Jun 16, 1842 at Adrian, Lenawee, Michigan.¹
She was also known as Martha.¹ She was associated on May 16, 1838 at Lenawee, Michigan.¹

3. Benjamin² West (David¹) was born Nov 14, 1782 at New York; he married Polly Disbrow, daughter of Asael Disborough or Disbrow and Abigail Disbrow, Aug 14, 1806;³ he died Oct 6, 1858 at Raisin Township, Lenawee, Michigan, at age 75;¹ he was buried circa Oct 8, 1858 at Raisin Center Friends Cemetery, Lenawee, Michigan.
He appeared on the census at Metamora Township, Lapeer, Michigan.⁴ He immigrated on Apr 9, 1845 to Raisin Township, Lenawee, Michigan.¹ He appeared on the census of 1850 at Adrian, Lenawee, Michigan.
Children of Benjamin² West and Polly Disbrow were as follows:

8 i. Lydia³ West.
9 ii. Ezra West.
+ 10 iii. Mary West, born Jun 1, 1807 at Dutchess, New York; married Niel Bowerman; married Martin Lossing; married Nicholas Lossing.
11 iv. Susan West was born circa 1810.
+ 12 v. Briggs West, born circa 1812 at Canada; married Polly Farlin.
+ 13 vi. Abraham West, born circa 1815 at Canada.
+ 14 vii. Daniel West, born 1821 at New York; married Martha J Henderson; married Margaret Ball.
15 viii. Phoebe West was born circa 1824.
+ 16 ix. Almond B West, born circa 1827 at NY or OH?; married Mary Bachelor; married Hannah A Phelps.
+ 17 x. Wilber West, born Feb 23, 1827 at Canada.
18 xi. Hulett West was born Feb 10, 1830 at Canada.
He appeared on the census of 1870 at Raisin, Lenawee, Michigan. He lived in 1870. He was Farmer in 1870. He appeared on the census of 1900 at Adrian, Lenawee, Michigan.

4. Abraham² West (David¹) was born Apr 4, 1787 at Stanford, Dutchess, New York;⁵^,¹ he married Mary (–?–) before 1817;¹ he married Amanda Westgate after 1825; he died between 1860 and 1870 at MN ?
He was also known as Abram.⁶ He was Quaker. He was associated in 1827 at Logan Township, Lenawee, Michigan.⁷ He was associated on May 28, 1827.⁸ He was associated on Apr 7, 1828.⁹ He Abram West was one of group who established first Quaker society in Raisin Valley in 1829.¹⁰ He was associated on Apr 6, 1829.¹¹ He appeared on the census of 1830.¹² He was associated on Jun 20, 1831.¹³ He was associated on Jun 20, 1831 at Lenawee, Michigan.¹ He appeared on the census of 1840 at Adrian, Lenawee, Michigan. He appeared on the census of 1850 at Adrian, Lenawee, Michigan. He lived in 1855.¹⁴ He was Abram West, wife Anne and their two minor children: Sarah and Lydia Ann grant certificate to transfer to Red Cedar MM, Iowa on Apr 12, 1855 at Lenawee, Michigan.¹ He appeared on the census of 1860 at Newburgh, Fillmore Co, Minnesota.
Children of Abraham² West and Mary Unknown were:

+ 19 i. Elizabeth³ West, born Feb 27, 1816 at Hallowell, Ontario, Canada; married Ira Smith.

Children of Abraham² West and Mary (–?–) were:

20 i. Mary Ann³ West¹ was born Dec 11, 1817 at Elba, Genesee, New York;¹ she married Benjamin G Walker May 21, 1840 at Lenawee, Michigan.¹

Children of Abraham² West and Amanda Westgate were as follows:

+ 21 i. Elijah F³ West, born Sep 21, 1824 at Elba, Genesee, New York; married Jane A Sherburne.
22 ii. Tabathy Jane West was born Dec 15, 1826 at Logan, Lenawee, Michigan.¹
+ 23 iii. Hulda West, born Apr 23, 1828 at Logan, Lenawee, Michigan; married Harvey S. Haviland; married James Edmonds.
+ 24 iv. George West, born Jul 28, 1830 at Logan, Lenawee, Michigan.
+ 25 v. Susannah West, born May 20, 1833 at Logan, Lenawee, Michigan; married John Curren.
26 vi. Cordelia West was born Mar 13, 1835 at Logan, Lenawee, Michigan;¹ she married John Kingsbury after 1860 at Minnesota.
She lived in 1855.¹⁵ She was Cordelia West granted Certificate to transfer to Red Cedar MM, Iowa on Apr 12, 1855 at Lenawee, Michigan.¹
27 vii. Sarah West was born Jul 2, 1838 at Adrian, Lenawee, Michigan.¹
She was a witness when Abraham West was Abram West, wife Anne and their two minor children: Sarah and Lydia Ann grant certificate to transfer to Red Cedar MM, Iowa on Apr 12, 1855 at Lenawee, Michigan.¹
28 viii. Lydia Ann West was born circa 1843 at Lenawee, Michigan.
She was a witness when Abraham West was Abram West, wife Anne and their two minor children: Sarah and Lydia Ann grant certificate to transfer to Red Cedar MM, Iowa on Apr 12, 1855 at Lenawee, Michigan.¹

5. Levi² West (David¹) was born circa 1790 at New York; he married Nancy White.
He appeared on the census of 1828 at Ontario, Canada. He and Nancy White were Immigration Date (Approx) from Norwich MM, Upper Canada (Ontario), per Society of Friends (Quakers) on Aug 14, 1839 at Lenawee, Michigan.¹ He appeared on the census of 1840 at Raisin, Lenawee, Michigan. He and Sophia West were Levi and wife and seven ch: Nathaniel, Lydia Jane, Ira, Wm. W., David L., Levi and Icabod M rocf Norwhich MM, Upper Canada, dtd 1839, 8, 14. “Daughter Sophia listed after Nathaniel on certificate, but having transgressed before this certificate was received, she was not received as a member here” on Jul 9, 1840 at Lenawee, Michigan.¹ He was Received at Adrian MM on Jul 9, 1840 at Adrian MM, Lenawee, Michigan. He was Levi appt to comm (Levi appointed to committee) on Dec 12, 1840 at The Society of Friends, Michigan Quakers, Raisin Township, Lenawee, Michigan.¹
Children of Levi² West and Nancy White were as follows:

29 i. . William W. West
William W³ West was a witness when Levi West and Nancy White were Immigration Date (Approx) from Norwich MM, Upper Canada (Ontario), per Society of Friends (Quakers) on Aug 14, 1839 at Lenawee, Michigan.¹ He was a witness when Levi West and Sophia West were Levi and wife and seven ch: Nathaniel, Lydia Jane, Ira, Wm. W., David L., Levi and Icabod M rocf Norwhich MM, Upper Canada, dtd 1839, 8, 14. “Daughter Sophia listed after Nathaniel on certificate, but having transgressed before this certificate was received, she was not received as a member here” on Jul 9, 1840 at Lenawee, Michigan.¹
30 ii. Mary West.
+ 31 iii. Nathaniel Ward West, born circa 1818 at New York; married Amanda Westgate.
+ 32 iv. Sophia West, born circa 1821 at New York; married Zebulon Smith.
+ 33 v. Lydia Jane West, born circa 1823 at Canada; married Charles H Munson.
34 vi. Ira West was born circa 1825.
He was a witness when Levi West and Nancy White were Immigration Date (Approx) from Norwich MM, Upper Canada (Ontario), per Society of Friends (Quakers) on Aug 14, 1839 at Lenawee, Michigan.¹ He was a witness when Levi West and Sophia West were Levi and wife and seven ch: Nathaniel, Lydia Jane, Ira, Wm. W., David L., Levi and Icabod M rocf Norwhich MM, Upper Canada, dtd 1839, 8, 14. “Daughter Sophia listed after Nathaniel on certificate, but having transgressed before this certificate was received, she was not received as a member here” on Jul 9, 1840 at Lenawee, Michigan.¹ He was 1847 11 3 Ira compl against nap, pd, upl
Nov 3, 1847, Complaint against Ira for not attending meetings, PD, and using profame language on Nov 3, 1847 at The Society of Friends, Michigan Quakers, Raisin Township, Lenawee, Michigan.
35 vii. Ichabod West was born after 1828.
He was a witness when Levi West and Nancy White were Immigration Date (Approx) from Norwich MM, Upper Canada (Ontario), per Society of Friends (Quakers) on Aug 14, 1839 at Lenawee, Michigan.¹ He was a witness when Levi West and Sophia West were Levi and wife and seven ch: Nathaniel, Lydia Jane, Ira, Wm. W., David L., Levi and Icabod M rocf Norwhich MM, Upper Canada, dtd 1839, 8, 14. “Daughter Sophia listed after Nathaniel on certificate, but having transgressed before this certificate was received, she was not received as a member here” on Jul 9, 1840 at Lenawee, Michigan.¹
+ 36 viii. David L West, born circa 1829 at Canada; married Mary M. Farlin.
+ 37 ix. Levi West, born circa 1835 at Canada; married Emily Barager.
38 x. Nancy W West was born circa 1840 at Lenawee, Michigan.
She appeared on the census of 1850 at Franklin, Fulton, Ohio. She lived in 1850. She lived in 1860. She was School teacher in 1860.

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Generation Three

10. Mary³ West (Benjamin², David¹) was born Jun 1, 1807 at Dutchess, New York; she married Niel Bowerman at Ontario, Canada; she married Martin Lossing before 1825 at Ontario, Canada; she married Nicholas Lossing May 5, 1828 at Norwich, Ontario, Canada; she died May 10, 1893 at Kalkaska Co, Michigan, at age 85; she was buried 1895 at Raisin Center Friends Cemetery, Lenawee, Michigan.
There were no children of Mary³ West and Niel Bowerman.

There were no children of Mary³ West and Martin Lossing.

Children of Mary³ West and Nicholas Lossing were as follows:

39 i. Martin⁴ Lossing was born 1829 at Norwich, Ontario, Canada.
40 ii. Lydia Jane Lossing was born 1831 at Norwich, Ontario, Canada.
41 iii. Andrew Lossing was born 1832 at Norwich, Ontario, Canada.
42 iv. George W Lossing was born 1837 at Norwich, Ontario, Canada.
43 v. Charles D Lossing was born 1840 at Norwich, Ontario, Canada.
44 vi. Philo Monroe Lossing was born 1849 at Raisin, Lenawee, Michigan.

12. Briggs³ West (Benjamin², David¹) was born circa 1812 at Canada; he married Polly Farlin, daughter of John Farlin and Mary Merithew, May 7, 1832 at Norwich, Ontario, Canada;¹⁶ he died May 30, 1899 at Raisin Township, Lenawee, Michigan.
He and Polly Farlin were John Farlin Type: Witness in 1839. He Witness Record by Rev. John Huston (1839-1851) on May 7, 1839 at Norwich, Oxford, Ontairio, Canada.¹⁷ He appeared on the census of 1850 at Raisin, Lenawee, Michigan. He appeared on the census of 1860 at Raisin, Lenawee, Michigan.
Children of Briggs³ West and Polly Farlin were as follows:

45 i. Rexford⁴ West was born May 8, 1842 at Long Point, Canada.¹⁸
He began military service on Aug 13, 1862 at Company B, Eighteenth Infranty, Raisin, Lenawee, Michigan, West, Rexford, Raisin. Enlisted in company B, Eighteenth Infranty, Aug. 13, 1862, at Raisin, for 3 years, age 20. Mustered Aug. 26, 1862. Mustered out at Nashville, Tenn., June 26, 1865. Present residence [1915], South Haven, Mich.¹⁹ He ended military service on Jun 26, 1865 at Nashville, Tennessee.¹⁹ He was Carpenter in 1870. He appeared on the census of 1870 at Raisin, Lenawee, Michigan. He lived in 1870. He lived in 1915 at South Haven, Michigan.¹⁹
46 ii. Mary A West was born circa 1843 at Canada.
47 iii. Caroline E West was born circa 1845 at Michigan.
48 iv. Delinda E West was born circa 1850 at Michigan; she died before 1860 at Lenawee, Michigan.
49 v. Leonard West was born circa 1851 at Michigan.

13. Abraham³ West (Benjamin², David¹) was born circa 1815 at Canada.
He appeared on the census of 1850 at Raisin, Lenawee, Michigan. He appeared on the census of 1870 at Raisin, Lenawee, Michigan.
Children of Abraham³ West and Amanda Unknown were as follows:

50 i. Benjamin⁴ West was born circa 1846; he died Feb 19, 1864 at Nashville, Tennessee;¹⁹ he was buried Feb 19, 1864 at Nashville, Tennessee.¹⁹
He began military service on Dec 23, 1863 at Company B, Eighteenth Infranty, Lenawee, Michigan, West, Benjamin, Lenawee County. Englished in company B, Eighteenth Infranty, Dec. 23, 1863, at Raisin, for 3 years, age 17. Mustered Dec. 26, 1863. Joined regiment at Nashville, Tenn., Jan. 23, 1864. Died of disease at Nashville, Tenn., Feb 19, 1864. Buried in National Cemetery at Nashville, Tenn.¹⁹ He was serving in Military Service Joined regiment at Nashville, Tenn., Jan. 23, 1864 on Jan 23, 1864 at Nashville, Tennessee.¹⁹ He ended military service on Feb 19, 1864 at Nashville, Tennessee.¹⁹
51 ii. Orrison West was born circa 1848 at Michigan; he died Feb 23, 1915 at Adrian, Lenawee, Michigan;²⁰ he was buried Feb 25, 1915 at 1001 Oakwood Avenue, Oakwood Cemetery, Adrian, Lenawee, Michigan.²¹
He was also known as Orsen According to Cemetery Records.²⁰
52 iii. Melissa West was born circa 1855.
53 iv. Melga West²²^,²²^,²² was born circa 1855 at Michigan.²²
54 v. Milo West was born circa 1863;¹⁸ he married an unknown person Mar 18, 1898 at Hendricks, Indiana.²³
He appeared on the census of 1870.²⁴
55 vi. William H. West²²^,²²^,²² was born 1866 at Michigan.²²

14. Daniel³ West (Benjamin², David¹) was born 1821 at New York; he married Martha J Henderson Jul 22, 1849 at Lapeer Co, Michigan; he married Margaret Ball after 1866 at Michigan; he died at Attica, Lapeer Co, Michigan.²⁵
He appeared on the census of 1850 at Attica, Lapeer Co, Michigan. He appeared on the census of 1860 at Attica, Lapeer Co, Michigan. He appeared on the census of 1870 at Attica, Lapeer Co, Michigan.
Children of Daniel³ West and Martha J Henderson were as follows:

56 i. Walter⁴ West was born circa 1850 at Attica, Lapeer Co, Michigan.
57 ii. Atalancy West was born circa 1852 at Lapeer Co, Michigan.
58 iii. Love A West was born circa 1855 at Lapeer Co, Michigan.
59 iv. Ethelinda West was born circa 1859 at Lapeer Co, Michigan.
She was also known as Martha.

There were no children of Daniel³ West and Margaret Ball.

16. Almond B³ West (Benjamin², David¹) was born circa 1827 at NY or OH?; he married Mary Bachelor Jun 3, 1849 at Lapeer Co, Michigan; he married Hannah A Phelps Jan 1, 1854 at Lapeer Co, Michigan.
He was also known as Almon. He appeared on the census of 1860 at Attica, Lapeer Co, Michigan. He appeared on the census of 1870 at Attica, Lapeer Co, Michigan. He was Almond B. West recieved membership, Society of Friends (Quakers) on Jul 13, 1870 at Raisin, Lenawee, Michigan.¹ He appeared on the census of 1880 at Attica, Lapeer Co, Michigan.
There were no children of Almond B³ West and Mary Bachelor.

Children of Almond B³ West and Hannah A Phelps were as follows:

60 i. Annis⁴ West was born circa 1855 at Michigan.
61 ii. Ellen M West was born circa 1857 at Michigan.
62 iii. Harriet West was born circa 1860 at Michigan.
63 iv. Noah West was born circa 1862 at Michigan.
64 v. Earl West was born circa 1864 at Michigan.
65 vi. Martin West was born circa 1866 at Michigan.
66 vii. Emma West was born circa 1874 at Michigan.
67 viii. Frank West was born circa 1876 at Michigan.
68 ix. Jessie West was born after 1880.

17. Wilber³ West (Benjamin², David¹) was born Feb 23, 1827 at Canada.
He appeared on the census of 1850 at Raisin, Lenawee, Michigan. He appeared on the census of 1870 at Raisin, Lenawee, Michigan. He was Carpenter in 1870.
Children of Wilber³ West and Comfort C Unknown were as follows:

69 i. Deborah H⁴ West was born circa 1849.
70 ii. James A West was born circa 1853 at Michigan.
71 iii. Angelina West was born circa 1855 at Michigan.
72 iv. Ida Ann West was born circa 1862 at Michigan.
73 v. Adella West was born circa 1868 at Michigan.

19. Elizabeth³ West (Abraham², David¹) was born Feb 27, 1816 at Hallowell, Ontario, Canada;¹ she married Ira Smith Aug 17, 1843 at Adrian, Lenawee, Michigan.²⁶^,¹
She also went by the name of. ¹ She was associated on Sep 12, 1831 at Lenawee, Michigan.¹
Children of Elizabeth³ West and Ira Smith were as follows:

74 i. Daniel W⁴ Smith was born circa 1845 at Michigan.
75 ii. Mary J Smith was born circa 1849.
76 iii. Byron G Smith was born circa 1850.

21. Elijah F³ West (Abraham², David¹) was born Sep 21, 1824 at Elba, Genesee, New York;¹ he married Jane A Sherburne after 1852; he died at MN?
He appeared on the census of 1850 at Adrian, Lenawee, Michigan. He was Elijah F. West disowned marriage out of unity (Adrian MM) on Feb 7, 1850 at Adrian, Lenawee, Michigan.¹ He appeared on the census of 1860 at Newburgh, Fillmore Co, Minnesota. He appeared on the census of 1870 at Blackhammer, Houston Co, Minnesota. He appeared on the census of 1880 at Blackhammer, Houston Co, Minnesota.
Children of Elijah F³ West and Cynthia Unknown both born at Michigan were as follows:

77 i. Adella⁴ West was born circa 1848.
+ 78 ii. Franklin E West, born circa 1852.

Children of Elijah F³ West and Jane A Sherburne all born at Minnesota were as follows:

79 i. Hattie I⁴ West was born circa 1858.
80 ii. Edgar A West was born circa 1859.
81 iii. George B West was born circa 1862.
82 iv. Arthur J West was born circa 1864.
83 v. Anna M West was born circa 1866.
She was associated on Jul 14, 1831 at Lenawee, Michigan.¹
84 vi. Robert West was born circa 1869.
85 vii. Ruth J West was born circa 1873.
86 viii. Mabel L West was born circa 1879.

23. Hulda³ West (Abraham², David¹) was born Apr 23, 1828 at Logan, Lenawee, Michigan;¹ she married Harvey S. Haviland, son of Charles Haviland and Laura Smith, Jun 7, 1846 at Tecumseh, Michigan;²⁷ she married James Edmonds May 12, 1852 at Lenawee, Michigan.
She was Huldah Haviland, form West, disowned marriage contrary to discipline, pd and a on Jul 8, 1847 at Lenawee, Michigan.¹ She appeared on the census of 1850 at Adrian, Lenawee, Michigan. She lived in 1850.
Children of Hulda³ West and Harvey S. Haviland were as follows:

87 i. Daniel S.⁴ Haviland²⁷ was born Feb 5, 1828 at Royalton, New York.²⁷
88 ii. Esther Mosher Haviland²⁷ was born Apr 6, 1831;²⁷ she married Almon Camburn Jul, 1846 at Franklin, Michigan.²⁷
89 iii. Joseph B. Haviland²⁷ was born May 3, 1832 at Raisin, Lenawee, Michigan.²⁷
90 iv. Annah C. Haviland²⁷ was born Aug 12, 1832 at Raisin, Lenawee, Michigan.²⁷
91 v. Laura Jane Haviland²⁷ was born May 4, 1837 at Raisin, Lenawee, Michigan;²⁷ she was born May 4, 1837 at Raisin, Lenawee, Michigan.²⁸
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92 vi. Almira A. Haviland²⁷ was born Dec 5, 1839 at Raisin, Lenawee, Michigan.²⁷
93 vii. Lavinia A. Haviland²⁷ was born Jun 7, 1844 at Raisin, Lenawee, Michigan;²⁷ she died Apr 27, 1845 at Raisin, Lenawee, Michigan.²⁷

There were no children of Hulda³ West and James Edmonds.

24. George³ West (Abraham², David¹) was born Jul 28, 1830 at Logan, Lenawee, Michigan.¹
He lived in 1855.²⁹ He was George West required certification transfer to Red Cedar MM, Iowa on Mar 8, 1855 at Lenawee, Michigan.¹ He appeared on the census of 1860 at Newburgh, Fillmore Co, Minnesota. He appeared on the census of 1870 at Hesper, Winnishiek, Iowa. He was Insurance agent in 1870.
Children of George³ West and Susannah Unknown were:

94 i. Clara⁴ West was born circa 1851 at Michigan.

25. Susannah³ West (Abraham², David¹) was born May 20, 1833 at Logan, Lenawee, Michigan;¹ she married John Curren Apr 22, 1854 at Lenawee, Michigan.
She was Susanna Curran, formerly West, disowned marriage out of unity on Jan 8, 1857 at Lenawee, Michigan.¹ She appeared on the census of 1900 at Adrian, Lenawee, Michigan.
Children of Susannah³ West and John Curren all born at Michigan were as follows:

95 i. William⁴ Curren was born circa 1854.
96 ii. Jackson Curren was born circa 1856.
+ 97 iii. John J Curren, born Jun, 1866.
98 iv. Anna Curren was born May, 1873.
She lived in 1900. She appeared on the census of 1900 at Adrian, Lenawee, Michigan.

31. Nathaniel Ward³ West (Levi², David¹) was born circa 1818 at New York;³⁰ he married Amanda Westgate; he died Aug 30, 1845 at Raisin, Lenawee, Michigan.
He was a witness when Levi West and Nancy White were Immigration Date (Approx) from Norwich MM, Upper Canada (Ontario), per Society of Friends (Quakers) on Aug 14, 1839 at Lenawee, Michigan.¹ He was a witness when Levi West and Sophia West were Levi and wife and seven ch: Nathaniel, Lydia Jane, Ira, Wm. W., David L., Levi and Icabod M rocf Norwhich MM, Upper Canada, dtd 1839, 8, 14. “Daughter Sophia listed after Nathaniel on certificate, but having transgressed before this certificate was received, she was not received as a member here” on Jul 9, 1840 at Lenawee, Michigan.¹ He was Nathaniel West complaint against him for not attending meetings, dropped plain dress and/or speech, and marrying contrary to discipline on Jan 4, 1843 at Raisin, Lenawee, Michigan.¹
Children of Nathaniel Ward³ West and Amanda Westgate were:

+ 99 i. Almond Briggs⁴ West, born Nov 6, 1844 at Hillsdale Co ?, Michigan; married Minerva Jane Haviland.

32. Sophia³ West (Levi², David¹) was born circa 1821 at New York;³¹ she married Zebulon Smith circa 1840; she died Apr 29, 1851 at Raisin Township, Lenawee, Michigan.¹
She was a witness when Levi West and Nancy White were Immigration Date (Approx) from Norwich MM, Upper Canada (Ontario), per Society of Friends (Quakers) on Aug 14, 1839 at Lenawee, Michigan.¹ She and Levi West were Levi and wife and seven ch: Nathaniel, Lydia Jane, Ira, Wm. W., David L., Levi and Icabod M rocf Norwhich MM, Upper Canada, dtd 1839, 8, 14. “Daughter Sophia listed after Nathaniel on certificate, but having transgressed before this certificate was received, she was not received as a member here” on Jul 9, 1840 at Lenawee, Michigan.¹ She was Sophia Smith, form West, condemned her marriage contrary to discipline (compl Norwich MM) on Feb 11, 1841 at Lenawee, Michigan.¹ She appeared on the census of 1850 at Blissfield, Lenawee, Michigan.
Children of Sophia³ West and Zebulon Smith were as follows:

100 i. Thomas Levi⁴ Smith was born circa 1840;³¹ he married Ann Eliza Cory Aug 23, 1863 at Lenawee, Michigan.³²
101 ii. Mary E Smith was born circa 1844.³¹
102 iii. William Smith was born circa 1846.³¹
103 iv. Nancy Smith was born circa 1846.³¹

33. Lydia Jane³ West (Levi², David¹) was born circa 1823 at Canada; she married Charles H Munson circa 1849 at Lenawee, Michigan.
She was also known as Eugenia. She Lydia Jane Munson (formerly West) dismissed from Adrian MI for marrying contrary to discipline. She was a witness when Levi West and Nancy White were Immigration Date (Approx) from Norwich MM, Upper Canada (Ontario), per Society of Friends (Quakers) on Aug 14, 1839 at Lenawee, Michigan.¹ She was a witness when Levi West and Sophia West were Levi and wife and seven ch: Nathaniel, Lydia Jane, Ira, Wm. W., David L., Levi and Icabod M rocf Norwhich MM, Upper Canada, dtd 1839, 8, 14. “Daughter Sophia listed after Nathaniel on certificate, but having transgressed before this certificate was received, she was not received as a member here” on Jul 9, 1840 at Lenawee, Michigan.¹ She was Lydia Jane Munson, form West, disowned marriage out of unity (Raisin MM) on May 10, 1849 at Raisin, Lenawee, Michigan.¹ She appeared on the census of 1860 at Washenaw, Michigan. She appeared on the census of 1870 at Ypsilanti, Washentaw Co, Michigan.
Children of Lydia Jane³ West and Charles H Munson were as follows:

104 i. Ida⁴ Munson was born 1850 at Fulton Co, Ohio.
105 ii. Samuel S Munson was born 1852 at MI or OH.
He was Apprentice blacksmith in 1870. He appeared on the census of 1870 at Ward 2, Ypsilanti, Washentaw Co, Michigan.
106 iii. William H Munson was born 1862 at Washentaw Co, Michigan.

36. David L³ West (Levi², David¹) was born circa 1829 at Canada; he married Mary M. Farlin, daughter of Samuel Farlin and Harriet Skinner.³³
He began military service Private in 5th MI Cavalry Company A. He was a witness when Levi West and Nancy White were Immigration Date (Approx) from Norwich MM, Upper Canada (Ontario), per Society of Friends (Quakers) on Aug 14, 1839 at Lenawee, Michigan.¹ He was a witness when Levi West and Sophia West were Levi and wife and seven ch: Nathaniel, Lydia Jane, Ira, Wm. W., David L., Levi and Icabod M rocf Norwhich MM, Upper Canada, dtd 1839, 8, 14. “Daughter Sophia listed after Nathaniel on certificate, but having transgressed before this certificate was received, she was not received as a member here” on Jul 9, 1840 at Lenawee, Michigan.¹ He was David L. West complain against for ? in Aug, 1852 at Raisin, Lenawee, Michigan.¹ He appeared on the census of 1860 at Palmyra Township, Lenawee, Michigan.³⁴ He began military service on Aug 22, 1864 at Company A, Fifth Cavalry, Raisin, Lenawee, Ohio, West, David L. Enlisted in company A, Fifth Cavalry, Aug. 22, 1864, at Raisin, for 1 year, age 35. Mustered Aug. 22, 1864. Joined regiment at Fisher’s Hill, Va., Oct. 10, 1864. Honorably discharged at Detroit, Mich., June 5, 1865.¹⁹ He was Joined regiment at Fisher’s Hill, Va., Oct. 10, 1864 on Oct 10, 1864 at Fisher’s Hill, Virginia.¹⁹ He ended military service on Jun 5, 1865 at Detroit, Michigan.¹⁹ He appeared on the census of 1880 at Raisin, Lenawee, Michigan.³⁵ He Received money for tombstone for Harriet Farlin and signed D.L. West on Jun 19, 1885.³⁶
Children of David L³ West and Mary M. Farlin were as follows:

+ 107 i. Perry Saville⁴ West, born Jun 7, 1855; married Adaline Rowe; married Allina (Regina) (–?–).
108 ii. Myrtie West³⁷^,³⁸^,³⁸ was born Jul 19, 1871.³⁷^,³⁹
She appeared on the census of 1880 at Raisin, Lenawee, Michigan.³⁷ She Living with Samuel Farlin, granddaughter in 1880.⁴⁰ She was Listed in Probate Court Records for Harriet Farlin as granddaughter age 14 on Jul 19, 1885.³⁹

37. Levi³ West (Levi², David¹) was born circa 1835 at Canada; he married Emily Barager Dec 24, 1860 at Lenawee, Michigan.⁴¹
He was a witness when Levi West and Nancy White were Immigration Date (Approx) from Norwich MM, Upper Canada (Ontario), per Society of Friends (Quakers) on Aug 14, 1839 at Lenawee, Michigan.¹ He was a witness when Levi West and Sophia West were Levi and wife and seven ch: Nathaniel, Lydia Jane, Ira, Wm. W., David L., Levi and Icabod M rocf Norwhich MM, Upper Canada, dtd 1839, 8, 14. “Daughter Sophia listed after Nathaniel on certificate, but having transgressed before this certificate was received, she was not received as a member here” on Jul 9, 1840 at Lenawee, Michigan.¹ He appeared on the census of 1870 at Palmyra Twp, Lenawee, Michigan. He appeared on the census of 1880 at Kingsville, Ashtabula, Ohio.
Children of Levi³ West and Emily Barager were:

109 i. Phemellie⁴ West was born circa 1862 at Michigan.

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Generation Four

78. Franklin E⁴ West (Elijah³, Abraham², David¹) was born circa 1852 at Michigan.
He appeared on the census of 1880 at Blackhammer, Houston Co, Minnesota. He lived in 1880.
Children of Franklin E⁴ West and Melissa Unknown both born at Minnesota were as follows:

110 i. Ada⁵ West was born circa 1877.
111 ii. Fred West was born circa 1879.

97. John J⁴ Curren (Susannah³ West, Abraham², David¹) was born Jun, 1866 at Michigan.
He appeared on the census of 1900 at Adrian, Lenawee, Michigan. He appeared on the census of 1910 at Adrian, Lenawee, Michigan.
Children of John J⁴ Curren and Myrtle Unknown all born at Michigan were as follows:

112 i. Elmer E⁵ Curren was born Nov, 1891.
113 ii. Lucy M Curren was born 1895.
She was also known as.
114 iii. Mildred Curren is still living or unknown.

99. Almond Briggs⁴ West (Nathaniel³, Levi², David¹) was born Nov 6, 1844 at Hillsdale Co ?, Michigan; he married Minerva Jane Haviland Mar 20, 1865; he died Mar 7, 1917 at Raisin Township, Lenawee, Michigan, at age 72;²⁰ he was buried Mar 10, 1917 at 1001 Oakwood Avenue, Oakwood Cemetery, Adrian, Michigan, Michigan.⁴²
He began military service on Sep 7, 1863 at Company G, Eleventh Calvary, Tecumseh, Michigan, West, Almond B. Enlisted in company G, Eleventh Cavalry, Sept. 7, 1863, at Tecumseh, for 3 years, age 19. Mustered Octoer 7, 1863. Taken prisoner at Saltville, Va., October 2, 1864. Discharged at Camp Chase, Ohio, June 12, 1865.¹⁹ He was Taken prisoner at Saltville, Virginia on Oct 2, 1864 at Saltville, Virginia.¹⁹ He ended military service on Jun 12, 1865 at Camp Chase, Ohio.¹⁹
Children of Almond Briggs⁴ West and Minerva Jane Haviland all born at Lenawee, Michigan, were as follows:

115 i. Cora Delphine⁵ West was born Sep 27, 1866.
116 ii. Luella Mae West was born Dec 28, 1868; she died 1926 at Adrian, Lenawee, Michigan.
117 iii. Elmira Maude West was born Feb 11, 1872.

107. Perry Saville⁴ West (David³, Levi², David¹)¹⁸^,³³ was born Jun 7, 1855;⁴³ he married Adaline Rowe Oct 7, 1876;¹⁸ he married Allina (Regina) (–?–) Dec 30, 1928;⁴⁴ he died Nov 10, 1929 at 4511 Wetmore, Everett, Snohomish, Washington, at age 74.⁴³
He appeared on the census of 1860 at Palmyra, Lenawee, Michigan.⁴⁵ He appeared on the census of 1880 at Ridgeway Township, Lenawee, Michigan.⁴⁶ He was Recieved inherintence from Harriet M. Farlin on May 30, 1889 at Raisin, Lenawee, Michigan.⁴⁷ He appeared on the census of 1900 at Perry, Shiawasee, Michigan.⁴⁸ He appeared on the census of 1910 at Perry Township, Shiawasee, Michigan.⁴⁹ He appeared on the census of 1920 at Chicago, Cook, Illinois.⁵⁰ He appeared on the census of 1930 at Everett, Snohomish, Washington.⁵¹
Children of Perry Saville⁴ West and Adaline Rowe were as follows:

+ 118 i. Milford Henry⁵ West, born Nov 21, 1877; married Huldah (–?–).
119 ii. Olive Myrtle West¹⁸^,¹⁸^,⁴⁰ was born Nov 28, 1879;¹⁸ she married James M Ashley Raynor;¹⁸ she married Henry Sidney Jan 20, 1909;¹⁸ she married Edward P Brymer Jul 17, 1939.¹⁸
+ 120 iii. Walter Ellsworth West, born Jan 10, 1881; married Edna Metcalf.
+ 121 iv. Florence May West, born Aug 14, 1884; married Lloyd W Smith.
+ 122 v. Alma Alice West, born Mar 17, 1888; married Charles A Garfield.

There were no children of Perry Saville⁴ West and Allina (Regina) (–?–).

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Generation Five

118. Milford Henry⁵ West (Perry⁴, David³, Levi², David¹)¹⁸^,¹⁸^,¹⁸ was born Nov 21, 1877;¹⁸ he married Huldah (–?–);¹⁸ he died Feb 5, 1960 at age 82.¹⁸
He appeared on the census of 1880.⁵²
Children of Milford Henry⁵ West and Huldah (–?–) are:

+ 123 i. Richard Axel⁶ West is still living or unknown.

120. Walter Ellsworth⁵ West (Perry⁴, David³, Levi², David¹)¹⁸^,¹⁸^,¹⁸ was born Jan 10, 1881;¹⁸ he married Edna Metcalf 1909.¹⁸
He Walter Ellsworth West was born on 10 Jan 1881 and died in California, October 24, 1965. Body shipped to Everett, Washington, and buried (Octoeber 30, 1965) next to father, Perry West (1855 – 1929), at Evergreen-Washelli Cemetery, Everett, Washinton, Lot 205 Block 37, buried by Made McClure, step-daughter (of Edna). Mother, Adaline Rowe West (1860-1933). He and Edna Metcalf appeared on the census of circa 1930 at Oakland, Alameda, California.⁵³ He was Wholesale Salesman in 1930.⁵⁴
Children of Walter Ellsworth⁵ West and Louella B. Brunner were:

+ 124 i. Howard William⁶ West, born Sep 29, 1905 at Michigan?; married Anna Mae Larmar; married Fay Vaughn.

Children of Walter Ellsworth⁵ West and Edna Metcalf are:

+ 125 i. Madge A.⁶ Smathers is still living or unknown.

121. Florence May⁵ West (Perry⁴, David³, Levi², David¹)¹⁸^,¹⁸^,¹⁸ was born Aug 14, 1884;¹⁸ she married Lloyd W Smith Jan 25.¹⁸
Children of Florence May⁵ West and Lloyd W Smith are as follows:

126 i. Elma A⁶ Smith¹⁸^,¹⁸^,¹⁸ is still living or unknown.
127 ii. Hallie S Smith¹⁸^,¹⁸^,¹⁸ is still living or unknown.

122. Alma Alice⁵ West (Perry⁴, David³, Levi², David¹)¹⁸^,¹⁸^,¹⁸ was born Mar 17, 1888;¹⁸ she married Charles A Garfield Sep 11, 1920.¹⁸
Children of Alma Alice⁵ West and Charles A Garfield are:

128 i. Grant G.⁶ Garfield⁵⁵^,⁵⁵^,⁵⁵ is still living or unknown.

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Generation Six

123. Richard Axel⁶ West (Milford⁵, Perry⁴, David³, Levi², David¹)¹⁸^,¹⁸^,¹⁸ is still living or unknown.
Children of Richard Axel⁶ West and Janet K. Stucke are as follows:

129 i. Judith Ann⁷ West¹⁸^,¹⁸^,¹⁸ is still living or unknown.
130 ii. Barbara Ann West¹⁸^,¹⁸^,¹⁸ is still living or unknown.
131 iii. Kathleen Ann West¹⁸^,¹⁸^,¹⁸ is still living or unknown.

124. Howard William⁶ West (Walter⁵, Perry⁴, David³, Levi², David¹)¹⁸^,¹⁸^,¹⁸ was born Sep 29, 1905 at Michigan?;¹⁸^,⁵⁶^,⁵⁷ he was born Sep 29, 1906 at Canada;⁵⁸^,⁵⁶ he was baptized Mar 3, 1913 at St. Agnes Baby Home, Portland, Multnomah, Oregon;⁵⁹ he married Anna Mae Larmar;¹⁸ he married Fay Vaughn Mar 31, 1924 at Los Angeles, California;¹⁸^,⁶⁰ he died Jun, 1968 at Bridgeport, Washington, at age 62.¹⁸
He Placed in Catholic Orphanage through the Family Juneval Courts of Portland, Oregon on Dec 12, 1908 at St. Agnes Baby Home, Portland, Multnomah, Oregon.⁵⁹ He was Date of Admission on Dec 12, 1908 at St. Agnes Baby Home, Portland, Multnomah, Oregon.⁵⁹ He was Released from St. Agnes Baby Home – possibly by his father, Walter W. West on Jul 28, 1913 at St. Agnes Baby Home, Portland, Multnomah, Oregon.⁵⁹ Howard William West was 14 as of Jan 12, 1920.⁵⁷ He appeared on the census of Jan 12, 1920 at Portland, Multnomah, Oregon.⁵⁷ He was serving in Military Service between Apr 15, 1926 and Jul 2, 1926 at USS Oakridge, Portland, Multnomah, Oregon.⁶¹ He was serving in Military Service between Jul 17, 1926 and Oct 5, 1926 at USS Oakridge, Portland, Multnomah, Oregon.⁶² He was serving in Military Service between Oct 14, 1926 and Jan 27, 1927 at USS Oakridge, Portland, Multnomah, Oregon.⁶³ He was serving in Military Service between Apr 7, 1927 and Jun 9, 1927 at SS Mixtion?, Portland, Multnomah, Oregon.⁶⁴ He was serving in Military Service between Jun 21, 1927 and Sep 29, 1927 at West Cayote, Portland, Multnomah, Oregon.⁶⁵ He was serving in Military Service between Dec 19, 1929 and Mar 10, 1930 at SS San Rafael, Los Angeles, California.⁶⁶ He was serving in Military Service between Aug 12, 1931 and Nov 8, 1931 at USS Kentucky, Portland, Multnomah, Oregon.⁶⁷ He was serving in Military Service between Nov 12, 1931 and Feb 20, 1932 at USS Kentucky, Portland, Multnomah, Oregon.⁶⁸ He was serving in Military Service between Jun 15, 1932 and Aug 31, 1932 at SS Oregon, Portland, Multnomah, Oregon.⁶⁹ Howard West Jr. disappointed that father, Howard Sr. and Anna Mae didn’t stop in Everett to visit their newly born grandson, Loren West, in the hospital as they passed through on their way and moving to Bridgeport, Washington, for Howard Sr’s new job with the Chief Joseph Dam circa Mar 23, 1962 at Bridgeport, Washington.⁵⁸
There were no children of Howard William⁶ West and Anna Mae Larmar.

Children of Howard William⁶ West and Fay Vaughn are as follows:

132 i. Reta June⁷ West¹⁸^,¹⁸^,¹⁸ is still living or unknown.
133 ii. Howard William West¹⁸^,¹⁸^,¹⁸ is still living or unknown.

125. Madge A.⁶ Smathers (Walter⁵ West, Perry⁴, David³, Levi², David¹)⁵⁴^,⁵⁴^,⁵⁴ is still living or unknown.
Children of Madge A.⁶ Smathers include:

134 i. Frank A.⁷ Smathers⁵⁴^,⁵⁴ is still living or unknown.

There were no children of Madge A.⁶ Smathers and unknown Smathers.

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Endnotes

1. Ann and Conrad Burton, Michigan Quakers, Abstracts of Fifteen Meetings of The Society ofFriends 1831-1960 (43779 Valley Road, Decatur, MI 49045: Glyndwr Resources, 1989). Hereinafter cited as Michigan Quakers 1831-1960.

2. unknown author, 1840 Census Adrian Lenawee Co MI (n.p.: n.pub., n.d.), M704_207 p41.

3. Chris Wade, “Haskin, Smith, Speer, Ogg, Beebe, Shimer, and Related Families”, 2006-02-08 (unknown compiler address). unknown memo, 1 David WEST
+ Susannah HOAG
2 Jacob WEST b: BET 1780 AND 1790
+ Lana UNKNOWN
3 Maria WEST
+ Henry LEEDS
2 Benjamin WEST b: ABT 1782
+ Polly DISBROW b: 1789 d: BEF 1850. Hereinafter cited as “Haskin, Smith to West Related Families”.

4. Eliaza West, web, Metamora Township, Lapeer Co. MI, unknown record info, unknown repository unknown repository address, Living with Eliaza West.

5. unknown author, The Encyclopedia of Quaker Genealogy –Hinshaw (n.p.: n.pub., n.d.), Vol IV Adrian MM, p 1384-5{#13}WEST 1787, 4, 4. Abraham b Stanford, Dutchess Co., N. Y. 1799, 3, 13. Anna b Charlton, Saratoga Co., N. Y. 1816 2, 27. Elisabeth b Hallowwell, Upper Canada. 1817 10, 11. Mary Ann b Elba, Genessee Co., N. Y. 1824 9, 21.Elijah b Elba, Genessee Co., N. Y. 1826, 12, 15. Tabathy Jane b Logan Lenawee Co., Mich. 1828, 4, 23.Huldah b Logan Lenawee Co., Mich. 1830, 7, 28.George b Logan, Lenawee Co., Mich. 1833, 5, 20. Susannah b Logan, Lenawee Co., Mich. 1835, 3, 13. Cordelia b Logan, Lenawee Co., Mich. 1838 7, 2. Sarah b Adrian, Lenawee Co, Mich.

6. Diana Davis, editor, Diary of Hannah Pierce, 1835 – 1873 (md4davis@comcast.net: website, 1835-1873), Numerous mentions of Abram West. Hereinafter cited as Diary of Hannah Pierce, 1835 – 1873.

7. Chronology of Adrian, Michigan – The First 100 Years, online http://adrianarchitecture.com/chronology-adrian.html, 1827

8. History of Lenawee County, Michigan, online http://www.lenaweehistory.com/

9. History of Lenawee County, Michigan, online http://www.lenaweehistory.com/

10. unknown author, Memoirs of Lenawee County (n.p.: n.pub., n.d.), Vol 1, Church History, p 498{#13}

11. History of Lenawee County, Michigan, online http://www.lenaweehistory.com/

12. History of Lenawee County, Michigan, online http://www.lenaweehistory.com/

13. History of Lenawee County, Michigan, online http://www.lenaweehistory.com/

14. unknown author, Encyclopedia of Quaker Genealogy, Vol IV, Adrian MM, p 1385{#13}1855 4, 12. Abram & w, Anna, & minor ch, Sarah & Lydia Ann gct Red Cedar MM.

15. unknown author, Encyclopedia of Quaker Genealogy, Vol IV, Adrian MM, p 1385{#13}WEST 1855, 4, 12. Cordelia gc.

16. unknown family info, Farlin-West Family Bible (n.p.: n.pub., c 1830); Howard West Jr, Marysville, Washington, Bible states: Polly Farlan married Briggs West May 7, 1832.

17. Marriages By the Rev. John Huston 1839-1851, The Ontario Register – Marriages By the Rev. John Huston 1839-1851, Volume VI, Ontario, Canada, Page 163, Brigs West and Polly Farlin, both of Norwich, Oxford Co., 7 May 1839. Witnesses: John Farlin, Sylvenus Sias. “marriage Register, Wesleyan Methodist, London District”, marriage performed by Mr. John Huston (Rev.) in the Western District, paricularly parts of Kent and Lambton Countires. Register is in the Ontario Archives.. Hereinafter cited as The Ontario Register – Marriages by Rev John Huston.

18. Farlin-West Family Bible.

19. “Michigan Soliers and Sailors Individual Records”; unknown repository; unknown repository address. Hereinafter cited as “Michigan Soliers and Sailors Individual Records”.

20. unknown name of person entry, Oakwood Cemetery Records, Lenawee County, Michigan, unknown repository, unknown repository address. Hereinafter cited as Oakwood Cemetery Records, Lenawee County, MI.

21. Oakwood Cemetery Records, Lenawee County, Michigan, Block 28 Lot 88 Space 1
Owner 4049.000, unknown repository.

22. unknown household, unknown record type, unknown repository address, unknown repository.

23. WPA Index to Marriages in Hendricks County, Indiana: to Naomi B Barrow ????, unknown repository, unknown repository address.

24. unknown record type, unknown repository address, In household of Abram West, 5 yrs old, born in Michigan.

25. unknown author, Genforum message board (n.p.: n.pub., n.d.), K Hight 7/10/2002.

26. unknown author, Encyclopedia of Quaker Genealogy, Vol IV Adrain MM, p 1385 and p 1379{#13}WEST 1843, 8, 17, Elizabeth m Ira SMITH SMITH 1843, 8, 17. Ira, Adrian Lenawee Co, Mich., s Daniel & Sene; m at Adrian, Elisabeth WEST, dt Abraham & Mary, latter dec, Adrian, Lenawee Co, Mich. Ch: Daniel W. b 1844 6, 5, Rollin, Lenawee Co., Mich.{#13}The Encyclopedia of Quaker Genealogy –Hinshaw, Vol IV Adrain MM, p 1385, WEST 1843, 8, 17, Elizabeth m Ira SMITH.

27. Unknown Data.

28. unknown author, GEDCOM File C:\Document\family history\laura smith haviland\dfwenigma.ged imported on 2006/02/24 at 18:27:21. (n.p.: n.pub., n.d.).

29. unknown author, Encyclopedia of Quaker Genealogy, Vol IV, Adrian MM, p 1385{#13}WEST 1855, 3, 8. George rqct Red Cedar MM, Ia.

30. unknown author, 1828 Quaker Census ed by Loren Fay (n.p.: n.pub., n.d.), 223{#13}West, Levi Nancy Mary Benjamin Nathaniel W 10 Sophia 9 Lydia Jane 5 Ira 3 attended Norwich MM in Norwich, Oxford Co, Ontario.

31. unknown author, 1850 Census Blissfield, Lenawee Co MI (n.p.: n.pub., n.d.).

32. unknown author, Dibean Marriage Index (n.p.: n.pub., n.d.), SMITH,THOMAS LEVI SMITH,NORY,ANN ELIZA NORY,LENAWEE,,23 AUG 1863.

33. Lorelle VanFossen print, unknown repository, unknown repository address; Lorelle VanFossen, Evergreen-Washelli Cemetary, Everett, Washington.

34. unknown author, 1860 Census MI Palmyra, Lenawee Co (n.p.: n.pub., n.d.).

35. unknown household, Census, unknown repository address, unknown repository, Perry Saville and family including father, David L. West.

36. Harriet W. Farlin, Harriet W. Farlin Probate Records, Raisin, Lenawee, Michigan 4167, unknown repository, unknown repository address, Rec’d of E.J. Farlin Administrator of Estate of H.M. Farlin deceased $19.00 for tombstone.
June 11, 1885
D.L. West. Hereinafter cited as Harriet W. Farlin Probate Records.

37. Census, unknown repository address, Living with Samuel Farlin.

38. Samuel M. Farlin, Samuel M. Farlin Probate Court Records, Lenawee, Michigan 1483, unknown repository, unknown repository address, And to my grandson, Perry Saville West, and my granddaughter, Myrtie Elmore West, heirs of my daughter Mary M. West, deceased, …. Hereinafter cited as Samuel M. Farlin Probate Court Records, Lenawee MI.

39. Harriet W. Farlin Probate Records 4167, The undersigned, Myrtie E. West, respectfully represents that she resides in the Township of Raisin in said county and is a minor under 21 years of age, that is to say she was the age of 14 years on the 19th day of July 1885 – that she has an interest in the estate of her grandmother, Harriet W. Farlin, deceased, to the amount of $9 thereabouts and that it is necessary that a guardian be approved for your petitioner to take charge of said interest until she is of age – she therefore nominates her aunt, Eliza J. Farlin, as such guardian and respectfully prays that such nomination be confirmed and she and Eliza J. Farlin approve such guardian. ______
May 28, 1886 Myrtie E. West.

40. Census, unknown repository address.

41. “Lenawee Co Michigan Marriage Notices 1861-1869″, 2, 24 Dec 1860, Palmyra, LEVI WEST of Palmyra, & EMILY A. BARAGER of Madison, Lenawee County Michigan Marriage Notices, Extracted from The Adrian Daily Expositor, Adrian Times and Expositor
Copied from existing filmed papers covering years 1861 – 1869, online http://www.geocities.com/lenaweemi/marriages2.html. Previously published in hard copy (n.p.: n.pub., December 16, 2004). Hereinafter cited as “Lenawee Co Michigan Marriage Notices 1861-1869“.

42. Oakwood Cemetery Records, Lenawee County, Michigan, Block 16 Lot 33 S Space 5
Owner: 4616.000, unknown repository.

43. Lorelle VanFossen print, unknown repository, unknown repository address, Evergreen-Washelli, Everett, Washington.

44. Farlin-West Family Bible, Almost illegible – assumption.

45. unknown author, 1860 Census MI, David L. West, Perry West, and family.

46. West, 1880 census, Ridgeway Township, Lenawee, MI, unknown record info, unknown repository unknown repository address, Saville West and family including Water E. West.

47. Harriet W. Farlin Probate Records 4167, Raisin, Michigan, May 30, 1889
Rec’d of E.J. Farlin Adminstrator to the Estate of Harriet M. Farlin deceased the sum of $9.96 1/2 of Nine fifty six.
Perry Saville West.

48. West, census – web, Perry, Shiawasee, Michigan, unknown record info, unknown repository unknown repository address, Saville West and family including Walter E. West.

49. West, 1910 Census, Perry Township, Shiawasee, Michigan, unknown record info, unknown repository unknown repository address, Perry, Adaline, and Alma West.

50. West, 1920 census, Chicago, Cook Co., Illinois, unknown record info, unknown repository unknown repository address, Perry, Adaline, and Alma West.

51. West, 1920 census, Everett, Snohomish, Washington, unknown record info, unknown repository unknown repository address, Adaline West.

52. Census, unknown repository address, Rigeway, Lenawee, Michigan
Family History Library Film 1254591
NA Film Number T9-0591
Page 380A.

53. West, 1930 census, Oakland, Alameda, California, unknown record info, unknown repository unknown repository address, Walter E. West, Edna, and daughter, Madge (age 20) A. Smothers or Smathers, and grandson, Frank A. Census says Walter and Edna married 37 years.

54. 1930 census, Oakland, Alameda, California, unknown record info.

55. Farlin-West Family Bible, Lists one son – no name or date.

56. Letter from Lorelle West-VanFossen (unknown author address) to Howard W. West (Jr), 1979; louella pinder biography. Famiily History Computer Files (unknown repository address).

57. Lewis S. Parrett, January 12, 1920 copy from web/LDS records, unknown repository address, Enumberation District 3, Supervisor’s District 177, Sheet 15A unknown repository.

58. Interview with Howard William West (Jr) (Marysville, Washington), by Lorelle Marie West-VanFossen, lifetime. unknown repository (unknown repository address).

59. “St. Agnes Baby Home Orphanage Records, Portland, Oregon,” (MS, circa 1900s; Catholic Charities, Portland, Oregon); unknown repository reference, unknown repository; unknown repository address. Hereinafter cited as “St. Agnes Baby Home Records, Portland, Oregon”.

60. “Howard W. West Sr. Diary and Log 1924-1925,” (MS, 1924-1925; Howard W. West Jr., Marysville, Washington (2006)); unknown repository reference, unknown repository; unknown repository address. Hereinafter cited as “Howard W. West Sr. Diary and Log”.

61. Howard W.West Military Transfer-Discharge Papers, Howard W.West Military Transfer-Discharge Papers, original papers (n.p.: US Military Services), SS Oakridge
Age: 23
Capacity: Wiper/Oiler
Discharged: Portland, Oregon
Description of Voyage: Foriegn Voyage. Hereinafter cited as Howard W.West Military Transfer-Discharge Papers.

62. Howard W.West Military Transfer-Discharge Papers, Howard W.West Military Transfer-Discharge Papers, original papers, SS Oakridge
Age: 23
Capacity: Oiler
Discharged: Portland, Oregon
Description of Voyage: Orient.

63. Howard W.West Military Transfer-Discharge Papers, Howard W.West Military Transfer-Discharge Papers, original papers, USS Oakridge
Age 24
Capacity: Oiler
Discharged: Portland, Oregon
Description of Voyage: Orient.

64. Howard W.West Military Transfer-Discharge Papers, Howard W.West Military Transfer-Discharge Papers, original papers, SS Mixtion?
Ship ID Number: 219775
Age 21
Capacity: Wiper/Hiper/Oiler?
Discharged: Portland, Oregon
Description of Voyage: Foriegn Voyage.

65. Howard W.West Military Transfer-Discharge Papers, Howard W.West Military Transfer-Discharge Papers, original papers, West Cayote
Ship ID: 218614
Age: 24
Capacity: Oiler
Discharged: Portland, Oregon
Description of Voyage: South China and Orient.

66. Howard W.West Military Transfer-Discharge Papers, Howard W.West Military Transfer-Discharge Papers, original papers, SS San Rafael
Age: ?
Capacity: Gibr?/Oiler
Discharged: Los Angeles, California
Description of Voyage: Intercoastal.

67. Howard W.West Military Transfer-Discharge Papers, Howard W.West Military Transfer-Discharge Papers, original papers, USS Kentucky
Age 26
Capacity: Fireman
Discharged: Portland, Oregon
Description of Voyage: Trans-Pacific.

68. Howard W.West Military Transfer-Discharge Papers, Howard W.West Military Transfer-Discharge Papers, original papers, USS Kentucky
Age 27
Capacity: Fireman
Discharged: Portland, Oregon
Description of Voyage: Trans-Pacific.

69. Howard W.West Military Transfer-Discharge Papers, Howard W.West Military Transfer-Discharge Papers, original papers, SS Oregon
Ship ID: 220105
Age: 27
Capacity: Oiler and Fireman
Discharged: Portland, Oregon
Description of Voyage: Foreign.

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