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William Marion WEST[1, 2, 3, 4, 5]

Male 1878 - 1959  (~ 81 years)


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  • Name William Marion WEST 
    Born Aug 1878  Murray County, Georgia Find all individuals with events at this location  [6, 7, 8, 9
    • Aug 1878 -> stated on 1900 census
      1876, Georgia -> age 4 on 1880 census
      1875, TN -> age 55 on 1930 census
      1873, GA -> age 67 on 1940 census [his wife was the informant]
    Gender Male 
    Census 1880  Alaculsa District, Murray, Georgia Find all individuals with events at this location  [2
    • William M. (4) appeared in the household of William West (36) as his son. He was born in Georgia, his father in South Carolina and his mother in Tennessee. The household included Leaty C. (30), Catherine (12), James M. (10), John B. (7), Mary (6), Jessie (10/12), and "Achey" Lankford (13).

      Leaty's parents appeared further up the page.
    Census 1900  Doogan, Murray, Georgia Find all individuals with events at this location  [10
    • "Marian" (21) appeared in the household of William West as his son. He was single and a day laborer. His birthdate was reported as August 1878. He was born in Tennessee, his father in South Carolina, and his mother in Georgia. Other household members included Letha C. (40), James (32), Lizzie (15), and Robert (12). The family lived on a farm, which they owned free and clear. They lived next door to Leaty's brother, Wyatt Lankford, and his family.
    Census 1920  Doogan, Murray, Georgia Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Address:
    Cloer Road 
    Census 1930  Shuck Pen District, Murray, Georgia Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Address:
    Mitchell Road 
    Residence 1935  Doolittle District, Murray, Georgia Find all individuals with events at this location  [5
    Census 1940  Doolittle District, Murray, Georgia Find all individuals with events at this location  [5
    • Marion West (67) appeared as head of household. His home was rented for $3 and was on a farm. He was married. He had completed 2 years of school. He was born in Georgia. In 1935, the family lived in the same house. He was not employed the week of March 24-30, nor was he seeking employment, being unable to work.
    Died 8 Sep 1959  Murray County, Georgia Find all individuals with events at this location  [1, 11
    Notes 
    • Name:
      William M. West -> 1920 census
      W. Marion West -> 1930 census
      Marion West -> 1940 census

      Connection to parents:
      *His parents are recorded as Bill West and Ledie Lankford in the death index.
    Person ID I368  Kendrick-Hemphill
    Last Modified 27 Jul 2015 

    Father William M WEST,   b. Jan 1842, , , South Carolina Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 4 May 1928, Cisco, Murray, Georgia Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age ~ 86 years) 
    Mother Leaty Caroline LANKFORD,   b. 20 Jul 1848, , , Tennessee Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 20 Feb 1937, Cisco, Murray, Georgia Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 88 years) 
    Married 20 Nov 1866  , Polk, Tennessee Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Family ID F412  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Misco JONES,   b. 24 Nov 1888, , , Alabama Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 1 Jun 1963, Murray County, Georgia Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 74 years) 
    Married Abt 1905  [4
    • He was 30 when first married and she was 16. He was age 55 and she was 41 in 1930. This leads to a marriage date of 1905.
    Children 
     1. Lucy C. WEST,   b. Abt 1907, , , Georgia Find all individuals with events at this location
     2. Ida B. WEST,   b. Abt 1909, , , Georgia Find all individuals with events at this location
     3. Willie Selmer WEST,   b. Abt 1911, , , Georgia Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 5 Apr 1986, Murray County, Georgia Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age ~ 75 years)
     4. Stanton Lee WEST,   b. 12 Aug 1916, Chatsworth, Murray, Georgia Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 25 Jan 2001  (Age 84 years)
     5. Living
     6. Living
    Last Modified 27 Nov 2015 
    Family ID F428  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Sources 
    1. [S173] Murray County Death Index, Section W, entry for William Marion West, recorded 03 Aug 1978; (Reliability: 3).

    2. [S322] 1880 Census. Georgia. Murray County, pop.sch., Alaculsy District; 155; p. 10; dwelling 85, family 89; William West household; accessed; 14 September 2008 (Reliability: 3).

    3. [S299] 1920 Census. Georgia. Murray County, Doogan District; 206; sheet 3-B (penned); dwelling 43, family 43; William M. West household; accessed; 3 June 2008 (Reliability: 3).

    4. [S311] 1930 Census. Georgia. Murray County, Shuck Pen Militia District 1039; 107-12; sheet 6-A (penned), p. 213 (stamped); dwelling 111, family 111; W. Marion West household; accessed; 3 June 2012 (Reliability: 3).

    5. [S448] 1940 Census. Georgia. Murray County., Doolittle District M. D. 972; 105-7; sheet 2-A and 2-B (penned); household 21; Marion West household; accessed; 5 August 2012 (Reliability: 3).

    6. [S322] 1880 Census. Georgia. Murray County, pop.sch., Alaculsy District; 155; p. 10; dwelling 85, family 89; William West household; accessed; 14 September 2008 (Reliability: 2).

    7. [S277] 1900 Census. Georgia. Murray County, pop. sch., Doogin District; 70; sheet 18-B; dwelling 322, family 325; William West household; accessed; 13 September 2008 (Reliability: 2).

    8. [S311] 1930 Census. Georgia. Murray County, Shuck Pen Militia District 1039; 107-12; sheet 6-A (penned), p. 213 (stamped); dwelling 111, family 111; W. Marion West household; accessed; 3 June 2012 (Reliability: 2).

    9. [S448] 1940 Census. Georgia. Murray County., Doolittle District M. D. 972; 105-7; sheet 2-A and 2-B (penned); household 21; Marion West household; accessed; 5 August 2012 (Reliability: 2).

    10. [S277] 1900 Census. Georgia. Murray County, pop. sch., Doogin District; 70; sheet 18-B; dwelling 322, family 325; William West household; accessed; 13 September 2008 (Reliability: 3).

    11. [S107] Georgia Deaths, 1919-98, Certificate number: 33446. (Reliability: 2).
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