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Son of Chauncey Joseph West, Sr. (~1861-1885) and Effie Marcella Rees (1861-1918).
Note: James is not the son of Chancy A. West (~1866-~1889) who is resting in Spring Valley Cemetery, Spring Valley, Greene County, Ohio.
My Thanks to FindAGrave Contributors, Calcat #47061806, and John L. Poling #46790570, for their research and assistance to make sure that we have the correct father for James.
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In 1880, he is living with his mother, Effie M. West, his maternal great grandmother, Catherin Crawford, and a James Crawford, in Reeseville, Richland Township, Clinton County, Ohio. His name is noted as James M. West. He is age 1, born about 1879 in Ohio as were both of his parents.
Source:
1880 US Census.
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On 31 December 1898 in Clinton County, Ohio, he marries Stella Peters (~1880-~1915).
They had two and possibly three children:
1. Unnamed Child (aft 1898-bef 1900),
2. Millard Stanley West (1901-1976), and
3. Unnamed Infant Son (1903-1903).
Source:
Marriage Record One.
Marriage Record Two.
1900 US Census.
FindAGrave Memorial for Infant Son (1903-1903) of James M. West.
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In 1900, he and his wife, Estella M. West, are living on their own farm which is free of mortgage in Richland Township, Clinton County, Ohio. His name is noted as James M. West. He is age 21, born about 1879 in Ohio as were both of his parents. He is a farmer. He has been married for one year since about 1899. His wife is noted as the mother of one total child and none is living.
Source:
1900 US Census.
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In 1910, he, his wife, Stella West, and their son, Stanley West, are living in a rented home at 224 East Main Street, Wilmington, Ward 2, Clinton County, Ohio. His name is noted as James West. He is age 30, born about 1880 in Ohio as were both of his parents. He is an automobile garage manager. He has been married for eleven years since about 1899. His wife is noted as being the mother of one total child and one is living.
Source:
1910 US Census.
~ ~ ~
Before 19 May 1915, he and his wife Estella Nina Peters West (1880-1963) part company. She marries two more times and her info is on her memorial.
Source:
Note: The Bryan-Martin website below has Estella's parents correct, but she did not pass away in 1915 and is not resting in the Centerville Cemetery. My Thanks to FindAGrave Contributor, Calcat #47061806, for sharing her research about Estella and her family.
Bryan-Martin Family Genealogy.
FindAGrave Memorial for Estella Nina Peters West Moon Neal.
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On 19 May 1915 in Birmingham, Jefferson County, Alabama, he marries Nellie Elinor Rice, age 19, born about 1896. [On the abstract his age is noted as 25, born about 1890, but the original is clearly age 35, born about 1880.] She was the daughter of Charles A. Rice (1866-1902) of Georgia and Bessie May Marsh O'Leary Clemons (~1873-aft 1940) of Tennessee.
Source:
Marriage Abstract.
Marriage Original.
FindAGrave Memorial for Charles A. Rice.
Marriage Abstract for Charles A. Rice and Bessie May Marsh.
~ ~ ~
On 12 September 1918, he registers for the World War One Draft. His name is noted as James Milton West. He is living at 908 Quintard, Anniston, Calhoun County, Alabama. He was born 18 May 1879. He is a foreman for E. G. Bosworth, 11th and Wilmer, Anniston, Alabama.
His nearest relative is noted as Nellie West of the same address as his. [No relationship beyond relative is stated.]
His physical description is noted as Height, Medium; Build, Medium; Eyes, Brown; and Hair, Black and Gray. He has no physical disqualifications. He signs his name as James Milton West.
Source:
WWI Draft Registration.
~ ~ ~
On 7 June 1919, in Calhoun County, Alabama, he marries Nelle E. West.
Note: It appears that he and Nelle parted company and then remarried. The divorce records of Alabama would need to be researched to verify this.
Source:
Marriage Abstract.
Marriage Original.
~ ~ ~
On 24 January 1920,, he is noted as being married to an Eliza Unknown (~1897-?). She was born in Georgia as was her father. Her mother was born in Tennessee. [Note: Could Eliza be a census enumerator error for the name Elinor?. This Eliza is was born about 1897 which is one year off of Nellie who was born about 1896. After researching, Eliza is Nellie Elinor Rice West.]
Source:
1920 Census.
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On 24 January 1920, he and his wife, Eliza [Nellie Elinor] West, are living in rented rooms in a home at 600 North 20th Street, Birmingham, Jefferson County, Alabama. His name is noted as James Milton West. He is age 41, born about 1879 in Ohio as were both of his parents. He is an automobile mechanic. His wife’s name is noted as Eliza West. She is age 23, born about 1897 in Georgia as was her father. Her mother is noted as being born in Tennessee.
Also living in their rooms noted as lodgers are a Mrs. Phillip White?, married, age 38, born about 1882 in Pennsylvania as was her father with her mother being born in New York, no occupation; and a Daniel McCary?, single, age 25, born about 1895 in Alabama as was both of his parents, a private bookkeeper.
Source:
1920 Census.
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On 13 December 1920 at the Church Of The Good Shepard Episcopal Church, Wilmington, New Hanover County, North Carolina, he marries Tullie G. Mitchell (1897-1937), daughter of William A. Mitchell (1851-1925) and Martha Frances Truelove (1855-1943). The bride, groom, and her parents are noted as living in Raleigh, Wake County, North Carolina.
Source:
Marriage Abstract One.
Marriage Abstract Two.
Marriage Abstract Three.
Marriage Original One.
Marriage Original Two.
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In 1930, he and his wife Callie, are living in their own home which is valued at $6,000.00 at 46 East Front Street, New Bern, Craven County, North Carolina. His name is noted as J. M. West. He is age 50, born about 1880 in Ohio as were both of his parents. He married for the first time at age 19 about 1899. He is a bus transportation company owner and manager. His wife Callie West is the secretary. [Note: Callie is Tullie.]
In 1930, his wife's name is noted as Callie West. She is age 31, born about 1899 in North Carolina as were both of her parents. She married for the first time at age 22 about 1921. She is a bus transportation company secretary. [Note: Callie is Tullie.]
Also living with them as roomers are G. N. Robertson, white, male, divorced, bus transportation assistant manager, age 50, born about 1880 in Tennessee as were both of his parents; Ruth Owen, white, female, single, public school teacher, age 32, born about 1898 in North Carolina as were both of her parents; and Margaret Hayes, white, female, single, public school superintendent, age 31, born about 1899 in Virginia as were both of her parents.
Note: Their home was torn down to make way for "progress" of prefab housing between Broad and Pollock Streets.
Source:
1930 Census.
~ ~ ~
On 31 January 1937, his wife Tullie G. Mitchell West passes away.
~ ~ ~
In 1940, he, his wife Myrtle, and daughter, Delores, are living in their own home which is valued at $10,000.00 at 46 East Front Street, New Bern, Craven County, North Carolina. His name is noted as James M. West. He is age 60, born about 1880 in Ohio. He is a bus line president and general manager.
Note: Their home was torn down to make way for "progress" of prefab housing between Broad and Pollock Streets.
Source:
1940 Census.
~ ~ ~
He owned and operated the Seashore Transportation Company in New Bern, North Carolina.
Source:
Janet J. Latham, 2 March 2014.
~ ~ ~
BONUS CHECKS
NEW BERN, Dec. 20 -- (AP)
Christmas bonus check aggregating a grand total of $59,994. will be distributed this week to the 298 employees of the Seashore Transportation company here, in appreciation for their services during the year, it was announced by James M. West, president and owner of the company.
[Transcribed by David A. French,
www.ENCFamiles.org, 13 March 2018.]
Rocky Mount Telegram (Rocky Mount, North Carolina)
Thursday, December 20, 1945, Page 8, Column 1
https://newscomnc.newspapers.com/image/375034609/
~ ~ ~
According to his death abstract, he is resting here.
Source:
Death Abstract.
~ ~ ~
He, his third wife, Tullie G. Mitchell West (1897-1937), his fourth wife, Myrtle C. Rodgers (1902-1985), her parents, and daughter are resting in the West Family Mausoleum in Cedar Grove Extension. His Estate papers note that he paid $2,000.00 for a family mausoleum as well as provided an upkeep allowance for it.
My Thanks to Veronica Mattocks of the City of New Bern in locating their mausoleum.
~ ~~
Any additional info is greatly appreciated.
~ ~ ~
[Research by David A. French, www.ENCFamilies.org, March 2018.]
Son of Chauncey Joseph West, Sr. (~1861-1885) and Effie Marcella Rees (1861-1918).
Note: James is not the son of Chancy A. West (~1866-~1889) who is resting in Spring Valley Cemetery, Spring Valley, Greene County, Ohio.
My Thanks to FindAGrave Contributors, Calcat #47061806, and John L. Poling #46790570, for their research and assistance to make sure that we have the correct father for James.
~ ~ ~
In 1880, he is living with his mother, Effie M. West, his maternal great grandmother, Catherin Crawford, and a James Crawford, in Reeseville, Richland Township, Clinton County, Ohio. His name is noted as James M. West. He is age 1, born about 1879 in Ohio as were both of his parents.
Source:
1880 US Census.
~ ~ ~
On 31 December 1898 in Clinton County, Ohio, he marries Stella Peters (~1880-~1915).
They had two and possibly three children:
1. Unnamed Child (aft 1898-bef 1900),
2. Millard Stanley West (1901-1976), and
3. Unnamed Infant Son (1903-1903).
Source:
Marriage Record One.
Marriage Record Two.
1900 US Census.
FindAGrave Memorial for Infant Son (1903-1903) of James M. West.
~ ~ ~
In 1900, he and his wife, Estella M. West, are living on their own farm which is free of mortgage in Richland Township, Clinton County, Ohio. His name is noted as James M. West. He is age 21, born about 1879 in Ohio as were both of his parents. He is a farmer. He has been married for one year since about 1899. His wife is noted as the mother of one total child and none is living.
Source:
1900 US Census.
~ ~ ~
In 1910, he, his wife, Stella West, and their son, Stanley West, are living in a rented home at 224 East Main Street, Wilmington, Ward 2, Clinton County, Ohio. His name is noted as James West. He is age 30, born about 1880 in Ohio as were both of his parents. He is an automobile garage manager. He has been married for eleven years since about 1899. His wife is noted as being the mother of one total child and one is living.
Source:
1910 US Census.
~ ~ ~
Before 19 May 1915, he and his wife Estella Nina Peters West (1880-1963) part company. She marries two more times and her info is on her memorial.
Source:
Note: The Bryan-Martin website below has Estella's parents correct, but she did not pass away in 1915 and is not resting in the Centerville Cemetery. My Thanks to FindAGrave Contributor, Calcat #47061806, for sharing her research about Estella and her family.
Bryan-Martin Family Genealogy.
FindAGrave Memorial for Estella Nina Peters West Moon Neal.
~ ~ ~
On 19 May 1915 in Birmingham, Jefferson County, Alabama, he marries Nellie Elinor Rice, age 19, born about 1896. [On the abstract his age is noted as 25, born about 1890, but the original is clearly age 35, born about 1880.] She was the daughter of Charles A. Rice (1866-1902) of Georgia and Bessie May Marsh O'Leary Clemons (~1873-aft 1940) of Tennessee.
Source:
Marriage Abstract.
Marriage Original.
FindAGrave Memorial for Charles A. Rice.
Marriage Abstract for Charles A. Rice and Bessie May Marsh.
~ ~ ~
On 12 September 1918, he registers for the World War One Draft. His name is noted as James Milton West. He is living at 908 Quintard, Anniston, Calhoun County, Alabama. He was born 18 May 1879. He is a foreman for E. G. Bosworth, 11th and Wilmer, Anniston, Alabama.
His nearest relative is noted as Nellie West of the same address as his. [No relationship beyond relative is stated.]
His physical description is noted as Height, Medium; Build, Medium; Eyes, Brown; and Hair, Black and Gray. He has no physical disqualifications. He signs his name as James Milton West.
Source:
WWI Draft Registration.
~ ~ ~
On 7 June 1919, in Calhoun County, Alabama, he marries Nelle E. West.
Note: It appears that he and Nelle parted company and then remarried. The divorce records of Alabama would need to be researched to verify this.
Source:
Marriage Abstract.
Marriage Original.
~ ~ ~
On 24 January 1920,, he is noted as being married to an Eliza Unknown (~1897-?). She was born in Georgia as was her father. Her mother was born in Tennessee. [Note: Could Eliza be a census enumerator error for the name Elinor?. This Eliza is was born about 1897 which is one year off of Nellie who was born about 1896. After researching, Eliza is Nellie Elinor Rice West.]
Source:
1920 Census.
~ ~ ~
On 24 January 1920, he and his wife, Eliza [Nellie Elinor] West, are living in rented rooms in a home at 600 North 20th Street, Birmingham, Jefferson County, Alabama. His name is noted as James Milton West. He is age 41, born about 1879 in Ohio as were both of his parents. He is an automobile mechanic. His wife’s name is noted as Eliza West. She is age 23, born about 1897 in Georgia as was her father. Her mother is noted as being born in Tennessee.
Also living in their rooms noted as lodgers are a Mrs. Phillip White?, married, age 38, born about 1882 in Pennsylvania as was her father with her mother being born in New York, no occupation; and a Daniel McCary?, single, age 25, born about 1895 in Alabama as was both of his parents, a private bookkeeper.
Source:
1920 Census.
~ ~ ~
On 13 December 1920 at the Church Of The Good Shepard Episcopal Church, Wilmington, New Hanover County, North Carolina, he marries Tullie G. Mitchell (1897-1937), daughter of William A. Mitchell (1851-1925) and Martha Frances Truelove (1855-1943). The bride, groom, and her parents are noted as living in Raleigh, Wake County, North Carolina.
Source:
Marriage Abstract One.
Marriage Abstract Two.
Marriage Abstract Three.
Marriage Original One.
Marriage Original Two.
~ ~ ~
In 1930, he and his wife Callie, are living in their own home which is valued at $6,000.00 at 46 East Front Street, New Bern, Craven County, North Carolina. His name is noted as J. M. West. He is age 50, born about 1880 in Ohio as were both of his parents. He married for the first time at age 19 about 1899. He is a bus transportation company owner and manager. His wife Callie West is the secretary. [Note: Callie is Tullie.]
In 1930, his wife's name is noted as Callie West. She is age 31, born about 1899 in North Carolina as were both of her parents. She married for the first time at age 22 about 1921. She is a bus transportation company secretary. [Note: Callie is Tullie.]
Also living with them as roomers are G. N. Robertson, white, male, divorced, bus transportation assistant manager, age 50, born about 1880 in Tennessee as were both of his parents; Ruth Owen, white, female, single, public school teacher, age 32, born about 1898 in North Carolina as were both of her parents; and Margaret Hayes, white, female, single, public school superintendent, age 31, born about 1899 in Virginia as were both of her parents.
Note: Their home was torn down to make way for "progress" of prefab housing between Broad and Pollock Streets.
Source:
1930 Census.
~ ~ ~
On 31 January 1937, his wife Tullie G. Mitchell West passes away.
~ ~ ~
In 1940, he, his wife Myrtle, and daughter, Delores, are living in their own home which is valued at $10,000.00 at 46 East Front Street, New Bern, Craven County, North Carolina. His name is noted as James M. West. He is age 60, born about 1880 in Ohio. He is a bus line president and general manager.
Note: Their home was torn down to make way for "progress" of prefab housing between Broad and Pollock Streets.
Source:
1940 Census.
~ ~ ~
He owned and operated the Seashore Transportation Company in New Bern, North Carolina.
Source:
Janet J. Latham, 2 March 2014.
~ ~ ~
BONUS CHECKS
NEW BERN, Dec. 20 -- (AP)
Christmas bonus check aggregating a grand total of $59,994. will be distributed this week to the 298 employees of the Seashore Transportation company here, in appreciation for their services during the year, it was announced by James M. West, president and owner of the company.
[Transcribed by David A. French,
www.ENCFamiles.org, 13 March 2018.]
Rocky Mount Telegram (Rocky Mount, North Carolina)
Thursday, December 20, 1945, Page 8, Column 1
https://newscomnc.newspapers.com/image/375034609/
~ ~ ~
According to his death abstract, he is resting here.
Source:
Death Abstract.
~ ~ ~
He, his third wife, Tullie G. Mitchell West (1897-1937), his fourth wife, Myrtle C. Rodgers (1902-1985), her parents, and daughter are resting in the West Family Mausoleum in Cedar Grove Extension. His Estate papers note that he paid $2,000.00 for a family mausoleum as well as provided an upkeep allowance for it.
My Thanks to Veronica Mattocks of the City of New Bern in locating their mausoleum.
~ ~~
Any additional info is greatly appreciated.
~ ~ ~
[Research by David A. French, www.ENCFamilies.org, March 2018.]
~ ~ ~
Son of Chauncey Joseph West, Sr. (~1861-1885) and Effie Marcella Rees (1861-1918).
Note: James is not the son of Chancy A. West (~1866-~1889) who is resting in Spring Valley Cemetery, Spring Valley, Greene County, Ohio.
My Thanks to FindAGrave Contributors, Calcat #47061806, and John L. Poling #46790570, for their research and assistance to make sure that we have the correct father for James.
~ ~ ~
In 1880, he is living with his mother, Effie M. West, his maternal great grandmother, Catherin Crawford, and a James Crawford, in Reeseville, Richland Township, Clinton County, Ohio. His name is noted as James M. West. He is age 1, born about 1879 in Ohio as were both of his parents.
Source:
1880 US Census.
~ ~ ~
On 31 December 1898 in Clinton County, Ohio, he marries Stella Peters (~1880-~1915).
They had two and possibly three children:
1. Unnamed Child (aft 1898-bef 1900),
2. Millard Stanley West (1901-1976), and
3. Unnamed Infant Son (1903-1903).
Source:
Marriage Record One.
Marriage Record Two.
1900 US Census.
FindAGrave Memorial for Infant Son (1903-1903) of James M. West.
~ ~ ~
In 1900, he and his wife, Estella M. West, are living on their own farm which is free of mortgage in Richland Township, Clinton County, Ohio. His name is noted as James M. West. He is age 21, born about 1879 in Ohio as were both of his parents. He is a farmer. He has been married for one year since about 1899. His wife is noted as the mother of one total child and none is living.
Source:
1900 US Census.
~ ~ ~
In 1910, he, his wife, Stella West, and their son, Stanley West, are living in a rented home at 224 East Main Street, Wilmington, Ward 2, Clinton County, Ohio. His name is noted as James West. He is age 30, born about 1880 in Ohio as were both of his parents. He is an automobile garage manager. He has been married for eleven years since about 1899. His wife is noted as being the mother of one total child and one is living.
Source:
1910 US Census.
~ ~ ~
Before 19 May 1915, he and his wife Estella Nina Peters West (1880-1963) part company. She marries two more times and her info is on her memorial.
Source:
Note: The Bryan-Martin website below has Estella's parents correct, but she did not pass away in 1915 and is not resting in the Centerville Cemetery. My Thanks to FindAGrave Contributor, Calcat #47061806, for sharing her research about Estella and her family.
Bryan-Martin Family Genealogy.
FindAGrave Memorial for Estella Nina Peters West Moon Neal.
~ ~ ~
On 19 May 1915 in Birmingham, Jefferson County, Alabama, he marries Nellie Elinor Rice, age 19, born about 1896. [On the abstract his age is noted as 25, born about 1890, but the original is clearly age 35, born about 1880.] She was the daughter of Charles A. Rice (1866-1902) of Georgia and Bessie May Marsh O'Leary Clemons (~1873-aft 1940) of Tennessee.
Source:
Marriage Abstract.
Marriage Original.
FindAGrave Memorial for Charles A. Rice.
Marriage Abstract for Charles A. Rice and Bessie May Marsh.
~ ~ ~
On 12 September 1918, he registers for the World War One Draft. His name is noted as James Milton West. He is living at 908 Quintard, Anniston, Calhoun County, Alabama. He was born 18 May 1879. He is a foreman for E. G. Bosworth, 11th and Wilmer, Anniston, Alabama.
His nearest relative is noted as Nellie West of the same address as his. [No relationship beyond relative is stated.]
His physical description is noted as Height, Medium; Build, Medium; Eyes, Brown; and Hair, Black and Gray. He has no physical disqualifications. He signs his name as James Milton West.
Source:
WWI Draft Registration.
~ ~ ~
On 7 June 1919, in Calhoun County, Alabama, he marries Nelle E. West.
Note: It appears that he and Nelle parted company and then remarried. The divorce records of Alabama would need to be researched to verify this.
Source:
Marriage Abstract.
Marriage Original.
~ ~ ~
On 24 January 1920,, he is noted as being married to an Eliza Unknown (~1897-?). She was born in Georgia as was her father. Her mother was born in Tennessee. [Note: Could Eliza be a census enumerator error for the name Elinor?. This Eliza is was born about 1897 which is one year off of Nellie who was born about 1896. After researching, Eliza is Nellie Elinor Rice West.]
Source:
1920 Census.
~ ~ ~
On 24 January 1920, he and his wife, Eliza [Nellie Elinor] West, are living in rented rooms in a home at 600 North 20th Street, Birmingham, Jefferson County, Alabama. His name is noted as James Milton West. He is age 41, born about 1879 in Ohio as were both of his parents. He is an automobile mechanic. His wife’s name is noted as Eliza West. She is age 23, born about 1897 in Georgia as was her father. Her mother is noted as being born in Tennessee.
Also living in their rooms noted as lodgers are a Mrs. Phillip White?, married, age 38, born about 1882 in Pennsylvania as was her father with her mother being born in New York, no occupation; and a Daniel McCary?, single, age 25, born about 1895 in Alabama as was both of his parents, a private bookkeeper.
Source:
1920 Census.
~ ~ ~
On 13 December 1920 at the Church Of The Good Shepard Episcopal Church, Wilmington, New Hanover County, North Carolina, he marries Tullie G. Mitchell (1897-1937), daughter of William A. Mitchell (1851-1925) and Martha Frances Truelove (1855-1943). The bride, groom, and her parents are noted as living in Raleigh, Wake County, North Carolina.
Source:
Marriage Abstract One.
Marriage Abstract Two.
Marriage Abstract Three.
Marriage Original One.
Marriage Original Two.
~ ~ ~
In 1930, he and his wife Callie, are living in their own home which is valued at $6,000.00 at 46 East Front Street, New Bern, Craven County, North Carolina. His name is noted as J. M. West. He is age 50, born about 1880 in Ohio as were both of his parents. He married for the first time at age 19 about 1899. He is a bus transportation company owner and manager. His wife Callie West is the secretary. [Note: Callie is Tullie.]
In 1930, his wife's name is noted as Callie West. She is age 31, born about 1899 in North Carolina as were both of her parents. She married for the first time at age 22 about 1921. She is a bus transportation company secretary. [Note: Callie is Tullie.]
Also living with them as roomers are G. N. Robertson, white, male, divorced, bus transportation assistant manager, age 50, born about 1880 in Tennessee as were both of his parents; Ruth Owen, white, female, single, public school teacher, age 32, born about 1898 in North Carolina as were both of her parents; and Margaret Hayes, white, female, single, public school superintendent, age 31, born about 1899 in Virginia as were both of her parents.
Note: Their home was torn down to make way for "progress" of prefab housing between Broad and Pollock Streets.
Source:
1930 Census.
~ ~ ~
On 31 January 1937, his wife Tullie G. Mitchell West passes away.
~ ~ ~
In 1940, he, his wife Myrtle, and daughter, Delores, are living in their own home which is valued at $10,000.00 at 46 East Front Street, New Bern, Craven County, North Carolina. His name is noted as James M. West. He is age 60, born about 1880 in Ohio. He is a bus line president and general manager.
Note: Their home was torn down to make way for "progress" of prefab housing between Broad and Pollock Streets.
Source:
1940 Census.
~ ~ ~
He owned and operated the Seashore Transportation Company in New Bern, North Carolina.
Source:
Janet J. Latham, 2 March 2014.
~ ~ ~
BONUS CHECKS
NEW BERN, Dec. 20 -- (AP)
Christmas bonus check aggregating a grand total of $59,994. will be distributed this week to the 298 employees of the Seashore Transportation company here, in appreciation for their services during the year, it was announced by James M. West, president and owner of the company.
[Transcribed by David A. French,
www.ENCFamiles.org, 13 March 2018.]
Rocky Mount Telegram (Rocky Mount, North Carolina)
Thursday, December 20, 1945, Page 8, Column 1
https://newscomnc.newspapers.com/image/375034609/
~ ~ ~
According to his death abstract, he is resting here.
Source:
Death Abstract.
~ ~ ~
He, his third wife, Tullie G. Mitchell West (1897-1937), his fourth wife, Myrtle C. Rodgers (1902-1985), her parents, and daughter are resting in the West Family Mausoleum in Cedar Grove Extension. His Estate papers note that he paid $2,000.00 for a family mausoleum as well as provided an upkeep allowance for it.
My Thanks to Veronica Mattocks of the City of New Bern in locating their mausoleum.
~ ~~
Any additional info is greatly appreciated.
~ ~ ~
[Research by David A. French, www.ENCFamilies.org, March 2018.]
Son of Chauncey Joseph West, Sr. (~1861-1885) and Effie Marcella Rees (1861-1918).
Note: James is not the son of Chancy A. West (~1866-~1889) who is resting in Spring Valley Cemetery, Spring Valley, Greene County, Ohio.
My Thanks to FindAGrave Contributors, Calcat #47061806, and John L. Poling #46790570, for their research and assistance to make sure that we have the correct father for James.
~ ~ ~
In 1880, he is living with his mother, Effie M. West, his maternal great grandmother, Catherin Crawford, and a James Crawford, in Reeseville, Richland Township, Clinton County, Ohio. His name is noted as James M. West. He is age 1, born about 1879 in Ohio as were both of his parents.
Source:
1880 US Census.
~ ~ ~
On 31 December 1898 in Clinton County, Ohio, he marries Stella Peters (~1880-~1915).
They had two and possibly three children:
1. Unnamed Child (aft 1898-bef 1900),
2. Millard Stanley West (1901-1976), and
3. Unnamed Infant Son (1903-1903).
Source:
Marriage Record One.
Marriage Record Two.
1900 US Census.
FindAGrave Memorial for Infant Son (1903-1903) of James M. West.
~ ~ ~
In 1900, he and his wife, Estella M. West, are living on their own farm which is free of mortgage in Richland Township, Clinton County, Ohio. His name is noted as James M. West. He is age 21, born about 1879 in Ohio as were both of his parents. He is a farmer. He has been married for one year since about 1899. His wife is noted as the mother of one total child and none is living.
Source:
1900 US Census.
~ ~ ~
In 1910, he, his wife, Stella West, and their son, Stanley West, are living in a rented home at 224 East Main Street, Wilmington, Ward 2, Clinton County, Ohio. His name is noted as James West. He is age 30, born about 1880 in Ohio as were both of his parents. He is an automobile garage manager. He has been married for eleven years since about 1899. His wife is noted as being the mother of one total child and one is living.
Source:
1910 US Census.
~ ~ ~
Before 19 May 1915, he and his wife Estella Nina Peters West (1880-1963) part company. She marries two more times and her info is on her memorial.
Source:
Note: The Bryan-Martin website below has Estella's parents correct, but she did not pass away in 1915 and is not resting in the Centerville Cemetery. My Thanks to FindAGrave Contributor, Calcat #47061806, for sharing her research about Estella and her family.
Bryan-Martin Family Genealogy.
FindAGrave Memorial for Estella Nina Peters West Moon Neal.
~ ~ ~
On 19 May 1915 in Birmingham, Jefferson County, Alabama, he marries Nellie Elinor Rice, age 19, born about 1896. [On the abstract his age is noted as 25, born about 1890, but the original is clearly age 35, born about 1880.] She was the daughter of Charles A. Rice (1866-1902) of Georgia and Bessie May Marsh O'Leary Clemons (~1873-aft 1940) of Tennessee.
Source:
Marriage Abstract.
Marriage Original.
FindAGrave Memorial for Charles A. Rice.
Marriage Abstract for Charles A. Rice and Bessie May Marsh.
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On 12 September 1918, he registers for the World War One Draft. His name is noted as James Milton West. He is living at 908 Quintard, Anniston, Calhoun County, Alabama. He was born 18 May 1879. He is a foreman for E. G. Bosworth, 11th and Wilmer, Anniston, Alabama.
His nearest relative is noted as Nellie West of the same address as his. [No relationship beyond relative is stated.]
His physical description is noted as Height, Medium; Build, Medium; Eyes, Brown; and Hair, Black and Gray. He has no physical disqualifications. He signs his name as James Milton West.
Source:
WWI Draft Registration.
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On 7 June 1919, in Calhoun County, Alabama, he marries Nelle E. West.
Note: It appears that he and Nelle parted company and then remarried. The divorce records of Alabama would need to be researched to verify this.
Source:
Marriage Abstract.
Marriage Original.
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On 24 January 1920,, he is noted as being married to an Eliza Unknown (~1897-?). She was born in Georgia as was her father. Her mother was born in Tennessee. [Note: Could Eliza be a census enumerator error for the name Elinor?. This Eliza is was born about 1897 which is one year off of Nellie who was born about 1896. After researching, Eliza is Nellie Elinor Rice West.]
Source:
1920 Census.
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On 24 January 1920, he and his wife, Eliza [Nellie Elinor] West, are living in rented rooms in a home at 600 North 20th Street, Birmingham, Jefferson County, Alabama. His name is noted as James Milton West. He is age 41, born about 1879 in Ohio as were both of his parents. He is an automobile mechanic. His wife’s name is noted as Eliza West. She is age 23, born about 1897 in Georgia as was her father. Her mother is noted as being born in Tennessee.
Also living in their rooms noted as lodgers are a Mrs. Phillip White?, married, age 38, born about 1882 in Pennsylvania as was her father with her mother being born in New York, no occupation; and a Daniel McCary?, single, age 25, born about 1895 in Alabama as was both of his parents, a private bookkeeper.
Source:
1920 Census.
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On 13 December 1920 at the Church Of The Good Shepard Episcopal Church, Wilmington, New Hanover County, North Carolina, he marries Tullie G. Mitchell (1897-1937), daughter of William A. Mitchell (1851-1925) and Martha Frances Truelove (1855-1943). The bride, groom, and her parents are noted as living in Raleigh, Wake County, North Carolina.
Source:
Marriage Abstract One.
Marriage Abstract Two.
Marriage Abstract Three.
Marriage Original One.
Marriage Original Two.
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In 1930, he and his wife Callie, are living in their own home which is valued at $6,000.00 at 46 East Front Street, New Bern, Craven County, North Carolina. His name is noted as J. M. West. He is age 50, born about 1880 in Ohio as were both of his parents. He married for the first time at age 19 about 1899. He is a bus transportation company owner and manager. His wife Callie West is the secretary. [Note: Callie is Tullie.]
In 1930, his wife's name is noted as Callie West. She is age 31, born about 1899 in North Carolina as were both of her parents. She married for the first time at age 22 about 1921. She is a bus transportation company secretary. [Note: Callie is Tullie.]
Also living with them as roomers are G. N. Robertson, white, male, divorced, bus transportation assistant manager, age 50, born about 1880 in Tennessee as were both of his parents; Ruth Owen, white, female, single, public school teacher, age 32, born about 1898 in North Carolina as were both of her parents; and Margaret Hayes, white, female, single, public school superintendent, age 31, born about 1899 in Virginia as were both of her parents.
Note: Their home was torn down to make way for "progress" of prefab housing between Broad and Pollock Streets.
Source:
1930 Census.
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On 31 January 1937, his wife Tullie G. Mitchell West passes away.
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In 1940, he, his wife Myrtle, and daughter, Delores, are living in their own home which is valued at $10,000.00 at 46 East Front Street, New Bern, Craven County, North Carolina. His name is noted as James M. West. He is age 60, born about 1880 in Ohio. He is a bus line president and general manager.
Note: Their home was torn down to make way for "progress" of prefab housing between Broad and Pollock Streets.
Source:
1940 Census.
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He owned and operated the Seashore Transportation Company in New Bern, North Carolina.
Source:
Janet J. Latham, 2 March 2014.
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BONUS CHECKS
NEW BERN, Dec. 20 -- (AP)
Christmas bonus check aggregating a grand total of $59,994. will be distributed this week to the 298 employees of the Seashore Transportation company here, in appreciation for their services during the year, it was announced by James M. West, president and owner of the company.
[Transcribed by David A. French,
www.ENCFamiles.org, 13 March 2018.]
Rocky Mount Telegram (Rocky Mount, North Carolina)
Thursday, December 20, 1945, Page 8, Column 1
https://newscomnc.newspapers.com/image/375034609/
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According to his death abstract, he is resting here.
Source:
Death Abstract.
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He, his third wife, Tullie G. Mitchell West (1897-1937), his fourth wife, Myrtle C. Rodgers (1902-1985), her parents, and daughter are resting in the West Family Mausoleum in Cedar Grove Extension. His Estate papers note that he paid $2,000.00 for a family mausoleum as well as provided an upkeep allowance for it.
My Thanks to Veronica Mattocks of the City of New Bern in locating their mausoleum.
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Any additional info is greatly appreciated.
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[Research by David A. French, www.ENCFamilies.org, March 2018.]
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