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William M. WEST

Male 1858 - Bef 1917  (< 59 years)


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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  William M. WEST was born in Apr 1858 in IL; died before Jun 1917.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Census: 14 Jun 1900, Belknap, Johnson, IL

    Notes:

    Census:
    1900 census at Belknap, Johnson, IL shows William M. West, 42, b. Apr 1858, b. IL, parents b. IL/IL, day laborer; Sarah L., 38, b. Jan 1861, 5 children born / 5 living, b. IL, parents b. IL/IL; children b. IL: Evert, b. Sep 1885, 14, day laborer; Cliff, b. Dec 1887, 12; Lois, b. Sep 1889, 10; Reba, b. Nov 1894, 5; William, b. May 1899, 1.

    William married Sarah L. SHIRK on 20 Nov 1884 in Johnson Co., IL. Sarah (daughter of George SHIRK and Mary Elizabeth MIZELL) was born in Jan 1861 in Massac Co., IL. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 2. Everett WEST  Descendancy chart to this point was born in Sep 1885 in IL.
    2. 3. Cliff WEST  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 27 Dec 1887 in Belknap, Johnson, IL.
    3. 4. Lois WEST  Descendancy chart to this point was born in Sep 1889 in IL.
    4. 5. Reba WEST  Descendancy chart to this point was born in Nov 1894 in IL; died after 1973.
    5. 6. William WEST  Descendancy chart to this point was born in May 1899 in IL.


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Everett WEST Descendancy chart to this point (1.William1) was born in Sep 1885 in IL.

  2. 3.  Cliff WEST Descendancy chart to this point (1.William1) was born on 27 Dec 1887 in Belknap, Johnson, IL.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Military Note: 5 Jun 1917, Scott Co., MO

    Notes:

    Military Note:
    On June 5, 1917 Cliff West registered for the WWI draft, he lists his birthdate as December 27, 1887 and birthplace as Belknap, Illinois. His occupation is listed as switchman for the Frisco Ry. He states that he is the support for his mother and 3 children and that he is single. The registrar notes he is of medium build and height and has gray eyes and dark hair.


  3. 4.  Lois WEST Descendancy chart to this point (1.William1) was born in Sep 1889 in IL.

  4. 5.  Reba WEST Descendancy chart to this point (1.William1) was born in Nov 1894 in IL; died after 1973.

    Notes:

    Died:
    Mrs. Reba Smith is listed as a guest at the 63rd wedding anniversary party of Fred L. and Emma (Madison) Kennon, held in 1973.

    Reba married Joseph Grover SMITHIL. Joseph (son of George W. SMITH and Mary HOUCHIN) was born on 10 May 1888 in Liberty, Clay, MO. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 7. Charles Milton SMITH  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 21 Jan 1915 in Liberty, Clay, MO; died on 24 Dec 1986 in Red Oak, Montgomery, IA; was buried on 29 Dec 1986 in Evergreen Cemetery, Red Oak, Montgomery, IA.

  5. 6.  William WEST Descendancy chart to this point (1.William1) was born in May 1899 in IL.


Generation: 3

  1. 7.  Charles Milton SMITH Descendancy chart to this point (5.Reba2, 1.William1) was born on 21 Jan 1915 in Liberty, Clay, MO; died on 24 Dec 1986 in Red Oak, Montgomery, IA; was buried on 29 Dec 1986 in Evergreen Cemetery, Red Oak, Montgomery, IA.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Occupation: Druggist, Red Cross Drug Store.

    Notes:

    Note:
    Charles worked for many years for the Red Cross Drug Store. Over his lifetime he collected a large amount of memorabilia from his days at the drug store. He was a camera enthusiast and had a large collection of original Kodak cameras, most in the original boxes. Charles worked on the Al-Can Highway in the 1940's. Charles was also a certified meteorologist.

    Died:
    Services held from the Sellergren-Lindell Funeral Home, Red Oak, Iowa, Monday, December 29, 1986 at 10:30 am, Rev. Byron Paxton, officiating.

    Buried:
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    Charles married Audrey Francis KENNON on 21 Jun 1938 in Red Oak, Montgomery, IA. Audrey (daughter of Fred LaRue KENNON and Emma Jeanette MADISON) was born on 14 Apr 1918 in Carthage, Miner, SD; died on 1 Jan 1992 in Red Oak, Montgomery, IA; was buried on 4 Jan 1992 in Salem Cemetery, Red Oak, Montgomery, IA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 8. Charles Kennon SMITH  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 6 Jan 1942 in Red Oak, Montgomery, IA; died on 27 Mar 2018 in Denver, Denver, CO.


Generation: 4

  1. 8.  Charles Kennon SMITH Descendancy chart to this point (7.Charles3, 5.Reba2, 1.William1) was born on 6 Jan 1942 in Red Oak, Montgomery, IA; died on 27 Mar 2018 in Denver, Denver, CO.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Name: Ken Smith
    • Residence: Denver, Denver, CO

    Charles married Beverly SHIMEK on 15 Apr 1971 in Denver, Denver, CO. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 9. Living  Descendancy chart to this point


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