Genealogy Report: Descendants of Robert West, Sr. R.S.
Descendants of Robert West, Sr. R.S.
3.ROBERT2 WEST, JR. (ROBERT1) was born 1792 in Horry County, South Carolina, and died 1875 in Baldwin, Duval, Florida.He married (1) (UNKNOWN) WEST, WIFE OF R. WEST Bef. 1820 in South Carolina.She was born 1800, and died 1825 in Horry County, South Carolina.He married (2) ANNA (UNKNOWN) WEST Abt. 1830.She was born 1810 in South Carolina, and died 1885 in Ballwin, Duval, Florida.
Notes for ROBERT WEST, JR.:
1810 All Saints Parish SC Census
1820 Horry County SC Census, Page 142, age 16-26
1830 Horry County SC Census, All Saints Parish
M-Under 5 (1), 30-40 (1) F-Under 5 (1), 5-10 (1), 10-15 (2), 20-30 (1)
1840 Madison County FL Census, age 40-50 (thirteen persons in HH)
1850 Columbia County FL Census, Page 25 HH 389/389
West, Robert 50 M Farmer SC
, Ann 40 F SC
, Robert 19 M Farmer SC
, James 17 M Farmer SC
, Mangum 14 M GA
, Rebecca J. 13 F GA
, Louise 12 F GA incorrectly listed as Lewis, male
, Nelson 7 M GA
1860 Duval County FL Census, Page 305b HH 627/626
West, Robert 67 MW Farmer $200 SC
, Anna 60 FW SC
, Newyham B 23 MW GA (transcription difficult)
, Nelson 18 MW FL
, John 5 MW FL
, Robert 3 MW FL
, James 25 MW $75 SC
1870 Duval County FL Census, Baldwin Precinct, Page 219 HH 102/92
West, Robert 70 MW Farmer SC
, Ann 60 FW SC
, John 14 MW FL (May be grandson, son of Mangum?)
, Robert 10 MW FL (May be grandson, son of Mangum?)
, Lowe 8 MW FL (Grandson)
, Louisa 6 FW FL (Grandson)
(Horry was created a District from Georgetown District in 1801. Districts were named Counties in 1868)
The 1826 Will of Robert West, Sr. divides property named Morsy Hill between Dicy West, his daughter and son, Robert, Jr.
Florida Bureau of Land Management FL0130_.429, Patentee: Robert West-of Florida Territory (Madison Co), July28, 1838-79 Acres and 94/100 of an acre.
According to a reference in the Jacksonville Genealogical Society 1990 publication Robert and brother Cornelious came to Florida between 1820 and 1840. Cornelious in the 1820's and Robert in 1830's. They were sons of Robert West, Sr. of Horry County SC mentioned in his Will dated 1826.
The 1860 Duval County FL Census shows household ages that range from 67 to 3.John, age 5 and Robert, age 3 may be grandchildren of Robert West, Jr. although the 1860 Census does not record relationships of individuals.
KHVincent Research: Birth date 1795.
KHVincent Research: May 26, 1845, Madison County, Florida, Robt. West voted in the 1st Statewide Election at the Madison Courthouse, Precinct 3.
FLORIDA DEPT. OF MILITARY AFFAIRS, FLORIDA MILITIA MUSTER ROLES-SEMINOLE INDIAN WARS:
Vol. 2, PP 38-39, Muster Roll of Captain R. D. Bradley's Company of the 13th Regiment, First Brigade of Florida Mounted Militia Volunteers Ordered into service of the United States by Gov. R. K. Call from the 11th day of February 1837 to the 11th day of ----1838 (for a period of 12 months).
On 13 February 1837 at San Pedro, Capt. R. D. Bradley certified that this muster roll was a true, accurate and just. D. H. Vinton also certified that he had on the 13th of February 1838 mustered and minutely inspected the above named Company of Florida Militia-------Robert West is listed as 3rd Corpl.
Vol. 6, PP 112-113, Muster Roll of Captain M. C. Livington's Company of the Battalion of Middle Florida Militia, commanded by Major J. L. Taylor; ordered into service of the United States by Lt. Colonel J. Green, from the12th day of August 1838 to the 12th day of February 1839, unless sooner discharged.
At Fort Jackson, Middle Florida, on Sept. 15, 1838, Wm. Alburty, 2nd Lieut. U.S.A., Mustering Officer, certified by signature that he had mustered and minutely inspected the above named company of Florida Mounted Volunteers------Robert West is listed as a Private.
Vol. 6, PP 114-115, Muster Roll of Captain M. C. Livington's Company of the Battalion of Middle Florida Militia, commanded by Major J. L. Taylor, ordered into service of the United States by Lt. Colonel J. Green, from the12th day of August 1838 to the 12th day of November 1838.
Note: The certifications and affidavits to this muster roll were taped over and not readable. The only legible part was the signature of A. Cally, Capt. 6th Inf., Mustering Officer------Robert West is listed as a Private.
Notes for ANNA (UNKNOWN) WEST:
KHVincent Research: Date of death 1885 in Clay County, FL.
Source: 1880 Clay County FL Census, living with son, Robert C. West.
Children of ROBERT WEST and (UNKNOWN) WEST are:
| 14. | i. | DICY CAROLINE3 WEST, b. 1820, Horry County, South Carolina; d. June 1862, Madison County, Florida. | |
| 15. | ii. | SARAH ELIZABETH WEST, b. July 10, 1822, Horry County, South Carolina; d. December 28, 1905, White House, Duval, Florida. |
Children of ROBERT WEST and ANNA WEST are:
| 16. | iii. | ROBERT C.3 WEST, CSA, b. December 1831, Horry County, South Carolina; d. April 15, 1901, Orange Park, Clay, Florida. | |
| 17. | iv. | JAMES CORNELIUS WEST, CSA, b. May 10, 1833, Horry County, South Carolina; d. June 17, 1911, Jacksonville, Duval, Florida. | |
| v. | MANGUM B. WEST, CSA, b. 1835, Georgia; d. September 12, 1862, Sharpsburg, Maryland. |
| Notes for MANGUM B. WEST, CSA: 1840 Columbia County Florida Census (1-5) 1850 Duval County Census. Name Illegible. Listed in error as a female. (14) 1860 Duval County Census. Name Illegible. (23) KHVincent Research: Name may be Marion B. West as Listed in "Biographical Rosters of Confederate and Union Soldiers of Florida 1861-1865" by Hartman and Coles, published by Broadfeet Publishing, Wilmington, NC 1995. Marion B. West, 8th Fla Inf. Co. I CSA (b1835) enlisted 5/4/62 at Camp Langford and was killed 9/17/62 at Sharpsburg, Maryland. Mayhem B. Home Guard & Misc. Units., (b. 1835) enlisted 10/12/61 at Jacksonville and was mustered out 3/31/62. Marrion B. West, Co I, 8th Fla Inf. Confederate, Private. #45228380, ....8514, ....8639. "Soldiers of Florida" by Richard Ferry 8th Florida Infantry, CO I-West, Mangum B Private Mustered in 14 May 62, Killed Sharpsburg, MD 17 Sep 62 |
| 18. | vi. | REBECCA JANE WEST, b. June 22, 1837, Georgia; d. April 20, 1915, Duval County, Florida. | |
| 19. | vii. | LOUISA WEST, b. 1840, Florida; d. October 20, 1913, Palm Valley, St. Johns, Florida. | |
| viii. | W. NELSON WEST, CSA, b. 1842, Georgia; d. July 12, 1863, Duval County, Florida. |
| Notes for W. NELSON WEST, CSA: 1850 Columbia County Florida Census (7) July 12, 1863 W. N. West, Pvt., Co. A, 2 Battalion Florida Infantry. Duval County, FL., died at home of disease. (Signed) A. R. Mackley, Copyist. |
| ix. | JOHN A. WEST, b. 1856, Jacksonville, Duval, Florida; d. January 20, 1940, Duval County, Florida; m. MARY (UNKNOWN) WEST, 1905; b. 1860; d. 1942, Clay County, Florida. |
| Notes for JOHN A. WEST: Listed on 1860 Duval County Census as 5 years old in the household of Robert West, Jr. May be a grandchild. Need to verify parentage. Could be the son of Marion (Mangum) B. West, who died in Civil War. 1900 Duval County Fl Census, Precinct 6,HH 385/385 West, J. A.WM Mar 1858 (42) single FL FL FL (other records give YOB 1856). , R. C. WM May 1860 (40) single FL FL FL (other records give YOB 1858). 1910 Duval County FL Census, Precinct 13, Greenland Ave. West, John A. Head MW 53 (married 5) FL FL FL Watchman sawmill , Mary Wife FW 50 (married twice) Children 1/1 FL SC SC , Marie H. FW 25 FL FL FL Florida Death Certificate #890 John West Male, White, Married Address: 104th Street & Old Orange Park Rd, Jacksonville, FL DOB: Age 84 years Birthplace: Duval County Fl DOD: January 20, 1940 Place of Death: Duval County Hospital, Jacksonville, FL Father and Mother: Unknown Informant: W. J. Owens 423 East 18th St Buried: January 22, 1940 Rideout Cemetery, Clay County, FL. Funeral Director: Key-McCabe Funeral Home |
| Notes for MARY (UNKNOWN) WEST: Buried Ridaught Cem. SR 209 Clay County per "They Are Here" by Elizabeth Spencer. See photo of gravestone. |
| 20. | x. | ROBERT C. WEST, b. May 29, 1858, Duval County, Florida; d. October 5, 1936, Jacksonville, Duval, Florida. |