James W. West [1963]
Sex: M
Individual Information
Birth: 5 Mar 1849 3412
Baptism:
Death: 30 Nov 1910 3413
Burial: 1910 - Portsmouth, Portsmouth (city), Virginia, USA 3412
Cause of Death:
AFN #:
Jesse West [1492]
Sex: M
Individual Information
Birth: Abt 1810 - Accomack Co., Virginia
Baptism:
Death:
Burial:
Cause of Death:
AFN #:
Events
1. Census 3414, U.S. Federal census, 25 Aug 1850 in St. George Parish, Accomack Co., Virginia
Jesse West, age 40, male, occupation: laborer, born Accomack Co., can't read or write2. Census 3407, U.S., 1860 in Accomack Co., Virginia
Susan West, age 34, female, born in Accomack Co., can't read or write
Jno. W. West, age 4, male, born in Accomack Co.
Wm. R. West, age 2, male, born in Accomack Co.
Major T. West, age 5 months, male, born in Accomack Co.
Jessie West, age 49, male, occupation: day laborer, value of personal property: 35, born: Virginia, can't read or write
Susan West, age 45, female, born in Va., can't read or write
Rachel West, age 8, female, born in Va., attend school
Elenora J. West, age 6, female, born in Va., attend school
Jessie T. West, age 4, male, born in Va.
Louis O. West, age 5 months, male, born in Va.
Spouses and Children
1. *Susan Caruthers [1493] (Abt 1816 - ) 844,845,846 [MRIN:566]
Marriage: 12 Apr 1843 - Accomack Co., Virginia 850
Status:
Children:
1. John Henry West [699] (1845-1922) 20,846,851
2. William Richard West [1751] (Abt 1848-1940) 287,852,853
3. Major T. West [1752] (Abt 1850- )
4. Rachel West [1816] (Abt 1852- ) 845
5. Elenora J. West [1817] (Abt 1854- ) 845
6. Jessie Thomas West [1818] (1857-1929) 854,855
7. Louis O. West [1819] (Abt 1860-1936) 287,845
8. Thomas West [2104] ( -After 1922) 845,856
Jessie Thomas West [1818]
Sex: M
Individual Information
Birth: 30 Mar 1857 - Accomack Co., Virginia 855,3407,3415
Baptism:
Death: 30 Aug 1929 3416
Burial: Sep 1929 - Portsmouth, Portsmouth (city), Virginia, USA 855
Cause of Death:
AFN #:
Events
1. Census 3407, U.S., 1860 in Accomack Co., Virginia
Jessie West, age 49, male, occupation: day laborer, value of personal property: 35, born: Virginia, can't read or write
Susan West, age 45, female, born in Va., can't read or write
Rachel West, age 8, female, born in Va., attend school
Elenora J. West, age 6, female, born in Va., attend school
Jessie T. West, age 4, male, born in Va.
Louis O. West, age 5 months, male, born in Va.
Parents
Father: Jesse West [1492] (Abt 1810- ) 20,844,845,849 [MRIN:566]
Mother: Susan Caruthers [1493] (Abt 1816- ) 844,845,846
Notes
Birth Notes:
Name: Jesse West
Birth Date: March 30, 1857
Race: white Sex: male
Father: Jesse Mother: Susan
John West [1702]
Sex: M
Individual Information
Birth: 1814 2144
Baptism:
Death:
Burial:
Cause of Death:
AFN #:
Parents
Father: William West [1704] ( - ) 2144 [MRIN:585]
Mother:
Spouses and Children
1. *Sarah A. Hodges [1705] (1816 - 1850) 2144 [MRIN:584]
Marriage:
Status:
Children:
1. William Augustus West [1701] (1841-1907) 2144,2146,2147
2. Capt. John T. West [1703] ( -Bef 1907) 2144,2145
3. L. M. West [1706] ( - ) 2144
St. John West [404]
Sex: M
Individual Information
Birth:
Baptism:
Death:
Burial:
Cause of Death:
AFN #:
Spouses and Children
1. *Matilda Scarborough [405] ( - ) 2914,2966 [MRIN:166]
Marriage:
Status:
Children:
1. Sarah West [505] ( - ) 2914,2966
2. Sarah West [403] ( - )
John E. West [2009]
Sex: M
AKA: John C. West 856
Individual Information
Birth: 14 Mar 1877 845,1773
Baptism:
Death: After 1924 518,856
Burial:
Cause of Death:
AFN #:
Events
1. Residence 3417, 2025 Queen Street, 1922 in Portsmouth, Portsmouth (city), Virginia, USA
Parents
Father: John Henry West [699] (1845-1922) 20,846,851 [MRIN:683]
Mother: Emma Elliott [2006] (Abt 1848-Bef 1900) 19,20
John E. West [1747]
Sex: M
Individual Information
Birth: 25 Oct 1827 163
Baptism:
Death: 9 Dec 1898 163
Burial: Dec 1898 - Portsmouth, Portsmouth (city), Virginia, USA 3418
Cause of Death:
AFN #:
Spouses and Children
1. *Frances A. [1748] (1834 - 1906) 160 [MRIN:600]
Marriage:
Status:
Notes
Burial Notes:
Tombstone reads:
In Memory of My Beloved Husband
John E. West
Born October 25, 1827
Died December 9, 1898
"A Father to Orphans"
John H. West [2016]
Sex: M
Individual Information
Birth:
Baptism:
Death:
Burial:
Cause of Death:
AFN #:
Spouses and Children
1. *Lena Grimes [2017] (Abt 1894 - 22 Oct 1994) 1615 [MRIN:686]
Marriage:
Status:
Children:
1. D. Sanford West [2018] ( -Bef 1994) 1615
2. Margaret West [2019] ( -After 1994) 1615
John Henry West [699]
Sex: M
Individual Information
Birth: 19 Mar 1845 - Accomack Co., Virginia 19,20,846
Baptism:
Death: 6 Jun 1922 - Portsmouth, Norfolk Co., Virginia 287,3419
Burial: 8 Jun 1922 - Portsmouth, Portsmouth (city), Virginia, USA 20,287
Cause of Death: Arteriosclerosis 20,287
AFN #:
Events
1. Residence 845, between 1850 and 1860 in Hack's Neck, Eastern Shore, Virginia
2. Census 3420, U.S. Federal census, 25 Aug 1850 in St. George Parish, Accomack Co., Virginia
Jesse West, age 40, male, occupation: laborer, born Accomack Co., can't read or write3. Residence 845, 1862 in Bobtown, Accomack, Virginia, USA
Susan West, age 34, female, born in Accomack Co., can't read or write
Jno. W. West, age 4, male, born in Accomack Co.
Wm. R. West, age 2, male, born in Accomack Co.
Major T. West, age 5 months, male, born in Accomack Co.
4. Military Enlistment 845, private, 2nd Eastern Shore Maryland Infantry, 3 Mar 1862 in Bobtown, Accomack, Virginia, USA
Re-enlisted: March 23, 18645. Military Service 3421, private, 3 Mar 1862 in Maryland
Name: John H. West6. Military Service 3422, seved in Co. B, 2 Eastern Shore Maryland Infantry--union solider in civil war, 1862-1865 in Maryland
Rank: private
Company: B Regiment: 2 Maryland Infantry
Date of Enlistment: 3 March 1862
Date of Discharge: July 1865
Length of Service: 2 years, months
Address: Portsmouth, Norfolk Co., Virginia
John H. West, private, Co. B., 2 Reg't E. Shore Md. Inf. appears on company muster roll for Mar & April 18627. Military Service 3423, Co. H, 2 Maryland Infantry-union soldier in civil war, 1862-1865 in Maryland
Present or absent: present
John H. West, private, Co. B., 2 Reg't E. Shore Md. Inf. appears on company muster roll May & June 1862
Present or absent: present
John H. West, private, Co. B, 2 Reg't E. Shore Md. Inf. appears on company muster roll May & June, 1862
Present or absent: present
John H. West, private, Co. B., 2 Reg't E. Shore Md. Inf. appears on special muster roll for August 18, 1862
Present or absent: not stated
John H. West, private, Co. B., 2 Reg't E. Shore Md. Inf. appears on company muster roll for July & Aug 1862
Present or absent: present
John H. West, private, Co. B, 2 Reg't E. Shore Md. Inf. appears on company muster roll for Sept. & Oct, 1862
Present or absent: present
John H. West, private, Co. B., 2 Reg't E. Shore Md. INf. appears on company muster roll for Nov. & Dec 1862
Present or absent: present
Remarks: enrolled & mustered in Mch. 3/62 at Accomac, Va. for 3 years
John H. West, private, Co. B, 2 Reg't E. Shore Md. Inf. appears on company muster roll for Jany & Feb 1863
Present or absent: not stated
John H. West, private, Co. B, 2 Reg't E. Shore Md. Inf. appears on special muster roll for dated April 11, 1863
Present or absent: present
John H. West, private, Co. B, 2 Reg't E. Shore Md. Inf. appears on company muster roll for Mar, & April 1863
Present or absent: present
John H. West, private, Co. B. 2 Reg't E. Shore Md. Inf. appears on company muster roll for May & JUne 1863
Present or absent: present
John H. West, private, Co. B, 2 Reg't E. Shore Md. Inf. appears on company muster roll for July & Aug 1863
Present or absent: present
John H. West, private, Co. B, 2 Reg't E. Shore Md. Inf. appears on company muster roll for Sept. & Oct 1863
Present or absent: present
John H. West, private, Co. B, 2 Reg't E. Shore Md. Inf. appears on company muster roll for Nov & Ded 1863
Present or absent: present
John H. West, private, Co. B., 2 Reg't E. Shore Md. Inf. appears on M. and D. roll of Veteran Volunteers o fhe organization named above. Roll dated Maryland Heights, Mar 23, 1864
When enlisted: Mar 23, 1864
When mustered in Mar 23, 1864
Bounty due: $400.00
Remarks: Remustered as veteran volunteer under G. O. 191 War Dept
John H. West,private, Co. B, 2 Reg't E. Shore Md. Inf. appears on company muster roll for Jan & Feb 1864
Present or absent: present
John H. West, private, Co. B. 2 Reg't E. Shore Md Inf.
Age: 20 years
Appears on a Detachment Muster-out roll of the organizaiton named above. Roll date Maryland Heights, Mrd. March 23, 1864
Muster out to date: Mch 22, 1864
Last paid to: Oct 31, 1863
Clothing amount due soldier: $7.13
Bounty due: $100.00
Remarks: Discharge to reenlist as vet. vol. under 9.0.191 War Dept. 1863
John H. West, private, Co. B, 2 Reg't E. Shore Md. Inf. appears on company muster roll for Mch & Apl 1864
Present or absent: absent
Remarks: Absent sick at Division Hospital Sandy Hook Md. since April 10, 1864
Reenlisted as Veteran Volunteer
John H. West, private, Co. B, 2 Reg't E. Shore Md. Inf appears on company muster roll for May & June 1864
Present or absent: absent
Remarks: Sick Sandy Hook Md.
Reenlisted as Veteran
John H. West ,private, Co. B., 2 Reg't E. Shore Md. Inf. appears on company muster roll for July & Aug. 1864
Present or absent: absent
Remarks: Absent on Vet: furlough since Aug. 27, 64
Reenlisted as Veteran
John H. West, pviate, Co. B, 2 Reg't E. Shore Md. Inf. appears on company muster roll for Sept & Oct 1864
Present or absent: present
Remarks: Due U. S. for bayonet $2.10
veteran
John H. West, private, Co. B., 2 Reg't E. Shore Md. Inf. appears on company muster roll for Nov. & Dec. 1864
Present or absent: present
Remarks: Veteran volunteer
John H. West, private, Co. B., 2 Reg't E. Shore Md. Inf.
Age: 21 years
Appears on Co. Muster-out Roll dated Martinsburg, W. Va. Oct 31, 1864
Last paid to: Mch 31, 1864
Clothing amount due soldier: $18.83
Bounty paid: $60.00
Remarks: Veteran Volunteer
Due U.S. for boyonet 2.10
John H. West, private, Co. B, 2 Reg't Eastern Shore, Maryland Infantry appears on returns as follows:
Mar: 1862--Gain--Enlisted in Regt. Mar. 3, Accomac, Va.
Apl. 1864--absent at Div. Hosp. since Apl. 10/64
May 1864--absent sick in hosp. at Sandy Hook since Apl. 1864
June 1864--absent sick in hosp. at Sandy Hook, Md.
July 1864--Absent sick--sent to hosp. in the rear sick by Medical Dept. Army the month
Aug 1864--Absent on Veteran furlough 30 days, since Aug. 27/64, by order of Pvt. ? Gen. Hook.
John H. West, private, Co. B., 2 Reg't E. S. Md. Inf. appears on Hospital Muster Roll U.S. A. Division Hospital, Sandy Hook, Md.
for Mar & Apl 1864
Present or absent: present
John H. West, private, Co. B, 2 Reg't E. S. Md appears on Hospital Muster Roll U.S. A. Division Hospital, Sandy Hook, Md.
for May and June 1864
Remarks: Discharged
John H. West, private, Co., 2 Reg't E. Shore Md. Inf. appears on M. and D Roll fo Men Transferred from the organization named above 8th Reg't E. S. Md. Vol. to quantly B 11 E. S. Md. Vols. as Co. H.
Roll dated: Jan 23, 1865
When enlisted: Mch 22, 1864
Period for which enlisted: 3 years
When mustered in: Mch 22, 1864
Present or absent: present
Company to which assigned: H
Remarks: Vet. Vol.
Stopped for loss of one bayonet $2.10
!.00 Installment Bounty
Paid--Transferred from Co. B to H
John H. West, private, Co. B, 2 E. S. Md, Inf.
1 Enclosure
Pris. of War Record: 1
Memorandum from Prisoners of War Records
Name: John H. West
Rank: p
No. of Reg't: 2
State: Md. E.S.
Co.: B
Information obtained from: Hosp. roll Vol: 9 Page: 19
John West, private, Company H, 2 Maryland Infantry8. Military Discharge 845, Camp Bradford, Jul 1865 in Baltimore, Baltimore (city), Maryland, USA
appears on company descriptive book of the organization named above
Description
Age: 18 years
Height: 5 feet 5 inches
Complexion: light
Eyes: blue Hair: light
Where born: Accomac, Va.
Occupation: laborer
Enlistment:
When: March 22, 1862
Where: Md. Heights
By Whom: Land Stanley
Term: 3 yrs.
John West,pvt., Co. H, 2 Reg't Maryland Infantry appears on company muster roll for May & June 1865
Present or absent: present
Remarks: Vet. Vol. transfer from 11th Md. Vols.
Due C. J. Graham, surety $2.00
John West, pvt., Co. H., 2 Reg't Maryland Infantry appears on company muster roll for May & June 1865
Remarks: Vet. Vol. transfer from 11th Md. Vols.
Due C. J. Graham, suretey $2.00
John West, pvt, Co. H., 2 Reg'ts Maryland Inf.
Age: 18 years, appears on Co. Muster-out Roll dated near Alexandria, Va., July 17, 1865
Muster out to date: July 17, 1865
Last paid to: Feb. 28, 1865
Clothing account:
Last settled: Dec 31, 1864,
Due: U.S. $29.55
Am't for cloth'g in kind or money adv'd $ 59.17
Bounty paid: $60.00 Due: $340.00
Remarks: Due C. J. Graham, sutter $4.00
Vet. Vol. transferred from 11th Md. Vols.
J. H. West, pvt., Co. H., 2 Reg't Maryland Infantry appears on returns as follows:
June 1865 Jam June 27.65 by transfer from 11 Md.
*also states in the pension papers he was honorably discharged at Alexandria, Virginia9. Occupation 19, farmer, 1865 in Accomack Co., Virginia
10. Physical Description 845,3424, light complexion, blue eyes, light hair, height: 5 feet 5 inches, 1865
Indian girl tattoed on left arm (stated in pension record on Marcy 23, 1904)11. Census 3425, U.S., 1880 in Norfolk Co., Virginia
J.H. West tattoed on left arm (stated in pension record on Aug. 23, 1905)
John H. West, white, male, age 34, married, occupation: farm labor12. Occupation 1773, farm laborer, 1880 in Norfolk Co., Virginia
Emma S. West, white, female, age 30, wife, occupation: keeping house
Maggie West, white, female, age 13, daughter,
Emma West, white, female, age 8, daughter
John H. West, white, male, age 4, son
13. Occupation 846, Laborer, Dec 1890 in Portsmouth, Norfolk Co., Virginia
14. Residence 846, Dec 1890 in Portsmouth, Norfolk Co., Virginia
15. Residence 2544, 1898 in Scottsville, Fluvanna Co., Virginia
16. Census 3426, U.S., 1900 in Norfolk Co., Virginia
John H. West, head of household, white, male, born: March 1845, age 55, widowed, born in Va., father born in Va., mother born in Va., occupation: laborer, months not employed: 6, can read & write, speaks English, rents17. Residence 845, 1648 Glasgow Street, 1907 in Portsmouth, Portsmouth (city), Virginia, USA
18. Census 3427, U.S., 1910 in Portsmouth, Norfolk Co., Virginia
John H. West, head of household, male, white, age 66, widowed, born in Virginia, father born in Virginia, mother born in Virginia, speaks English, occupation: gardener, works for wages, can read & write, rents house19. Occupation 3428, gardener, 1910 in Portsmouth, Norfolk Co., Virginia
20. Residence 845, National Soldiers Home, 1915 in Virginia
21. Obituary 3429, 7 Jun 1922 in Norfolk, Norfolk (city), Virginia, USA
John H. West died at 11:45 o'clock yesterday morning in his residence, 1900 London street, at the age of 78 years. He had been a resident of Portsmouth for the last forty-five years.22. Funeral notice 3430, 8 Jun 1922 in Norfolk, Norfolk (city), Virginia, USA
He is survived by a son, J. C. West; a daughter, Mrs. T. E. Gibson; two sisters, Mrs. William A. Bailey and Mrs. Money Walton, of this city, and three brothers, William R., L. C. and Thomas West. Ten grandchildren also survive him.
The body was removed to the residence of his son, 2025 Queen street, where it will remain until tomorrow afternoon when funeral services will be conducted at 3 o'clock in Calvary Baptist Church. Burial will take place in Oak Grove Cemetery.
John H. West, who died last Tuesday morning, in his residence, 1900 London street; will be buried this afternoon in the Oak Grove Cemetery. The body has been conveyed to the residence of his son., J.C. West, in 2025 Queen street.23. Funeral 3431, Jun 1922 in Portsmouth, Portsmouth (city), Virginia, USA
Funeral services will be conducted in the Calvary Baptist Church at 3 o'clock this afternoon. D. P. Harris, rector of the church, will officiate. Friends and acquaintances have been invited at attend.
John Henry West, who died last Tuesday in the residence, 1900 London street was buried yesterday afternoon in Oak Grove Cemetery. The funeral service was conducted at 3 o'clock in Calvary Baptist Church. Rev. D. P. Harris, pastor of the church, and Rev. A. W. Roten, pastor of the Cottage Place Methodist church, officiating.24. Residence 20,287, 1900 London, 1922 in Portsmouth, Portsmouth (city), Virginia, USA
The pall-bearers were as follows, Andrew Bates, J. W. Jenkins, W. R. Lamb, L. M. Byrd, W. E. Partin and F. P. Baldwin.
During the service Mrs. J. R. Bensten sang a solo, "Sometime We'll Understand."
25. Religion 3417, member of Calvary Baptist Church, 1922
26. Pension 3432, civil war soldier in Portsmouth, Portsmouth (city), Virginia, USA
John H. West
P.O.: Portsmouth
Service: Private Co. B 2 E. Shore Md. Vols.
Enlisted: Mch. 3, 1862
Discharged: June 15, 1865
Application filed: May 18, 1877
Alleges: Injury to left foot & loss of great toe
Re-enlisted: Mch 1864
John H. West
Portsmouth, Va. 1900 london St.
Dead
Disbursing Division Sept 13, 1922
Check No. 4887492 $150.00
Dated Sept 4, 1922 Section 7
returned by postmaster with information that the above described pensioner died 6/6/22 1922, has been canceled.
Finance Division
The name of the above described pensioner who was last paid at the rate of $50 per month to June 4, 1922 has this dath been dropped from the roll because of death. June 6, 1922
Proof of Disability
State of Virginia, County of Accomack
On this 8th day of April A.D. 1882, personally appeared before me, a Justice of the Peace, in and for the aforesaid County duly authorized to administer oaths, Levin S. Kelley, age 37 years, a resident of Nashville, Horntown, in the County of Accomack, State of Virginia, being duly sworn according to law, state that he was acquainted with John H. West, an applicant for Invalid Pension; and know the said John H. West to be the identical person of that name who enlisted or volunteered as a private in Company B 2nd Regiment of Estn. Shore Md Vols., and who discharged at Baltimore, Md. on or about the 15th day of July 1865 by reason of expiration of term of service. That the said John H. West while in the line of his duty, at or near Gun Powder Bridge in the State of Maryland, did, on or about the 10th or 15th day of July 1862, become disabled in the following manner: He was crushed between the cars and the Bridge his left foot being badly injured, and that he was sent to Hospital where he remained about six months. Stewarts Hill Hospital Baltimore, At Baltimore and the Hospital at the Rilay House Md.. That the facts stated are personally known to the affiant by reason of serving in the same company and regiment and I saw him soon after his injury.
State of Maryland, Kent County
Personally appeared before me A. B. Wheatley a Justice of the Peace in and for the State and County afore mentioned, George W. Walker, Cheatertown, Kent Co., Md., age 48 years and John F. Howard, Cheatertown, aged 44 years, both well known citizens of this county and State who being duly sworn declare they served in Co. B., 2nd Reg't E. S. Md. Vols, that they know John H. West who was a private in same Company and who is now applicant for pension for an injury to left foot. We were present on duty in the same company and know the time place and circumstances of the injury. About July 10th 1862, West was on guard on Gun Powder Bridge Maryland , which was a covered bridge. The cars on passing through caught his clothes and threw him on the tract. He was badly injured and was sent to Hospital in Batimore. Hw did not return to his company for about six months. We have no interst in the above claim.
John F. Howard
George W. Walker (X his mark)
Proof of Disability
State of Maryland, County of Kent
On this 18th day of June 1884, personally appeared before the Justice of the Peace on and for the afroesaid County, duly authorized to administer oaths: J. H. Redue, age 47 years and a resident of Romana, in the County of Kent and State of Maryland, being duly sworn according to law, state that he was acquainted with John H. West applicant for Invalid Pension and know the said John H. West to be the identical person of that name who enlisted or volunteered as a private in company B 2nd Regiment of E. S. Md. Vols and who was wounded while on guard duty at Gun Powder Bridge N.C.R.R. on or about the 10th of July 1862 by reason of the loss of one of his great toes.
That the said John H. West while in the line of his duty at or near Gun Powder Bridge N. C.R.R. in the State of Maryland on about the 10th day of July 1862 became disabled in the following manner: while guarding the rail road at or about Gun Powder Bridge was struck by an engine which completely severed one of his great toes from the foot, I was to the best of my recollection among the first who saw West after the accident and I wraped the injured foot up. That the facts stated are personally known to the affiant by reason of being on duty on said rail road and saw and attended to the injury as stated above. My impression was that West served with the company after his injury until the expiration of his term of service. I have no recollection of his medical treatment at so late a date, matters of that retion mean more in the hands of the Copt of the Company.
Increase Pension Claim No. 301.131
Name: John H. West Rank: Private
Company: B 2 Reg't E. S. Md. vol.
Post Office: Natl Soldiers Home, Va.
Claimant's Post Office Address: Portsmouth, Norfolk Co., Va.
Date: December 7, 1887
We hereby certify that in compliance with the requirements of the law, we have carefully examined this applicant, who states that he is suffering from the following disbility, incurred in the service, viz: loss of left great toe & alleged resulting affecting of the other toes of the same foot and that he receives a pension of four dollars per month.
Pulse rate per minute: 82; respiration: 18; temperture:____; height: 6 feet 1 inches; weight: 209 pounds; age: 43 years.
He makes the following statement upon which he bases his claim for increase. That the remaining toes of the left foot are contracted downwards--the second or third toes being the most contracted--as that he has to cut slits in his shoe over the left toes to give room for the projection of the middle of the backs of the toes upwards. That there is much soreness under the ball of all the toes--being worse under stump of great toe.
Upon examination we find the following objective condition: Left great toe amputated through the phalangeal joint--stump soundly healed. There is considerable calloused thick skin under the ball of great toe--but no redness or swelling. The terminal phalanx of second toe is strongly contracted downwards, presenting the upper surface of the nail where the end of the toe ought to be. By this contraction the top of the proximal phalangeal joint is thrown upwards & is calloused showing effects of pressure on shoe. The third toe is slightly contracted--the remaining two normal. Movements of toes at metatarso phalangealjoints fairly good--and movements of the ankle joint normal. We think that the contraction of the second toe increases disability.
From the existing condition and the history of this claimant, as stated by himself, it is, in our judgement probable that the disability was incurred inthe service as he claims and that he has not been prolonged or aggravated by vicious habits. He is in our opinion, entitled to a 6/3rd grade rating for the disability cause by loss of great toe & results for that cause.
Chas. Gilden, Pres. S. K. Towle, Sec'y J. M. Boutelle, Treas.
Certificate No. 301131 Name: John H. West
Department of the Interior, Bureau of Pensions
Washington, D.C. , January 15, 1898
Sir: In forwarding to the pension agent the executed voucher for your next quarterly payment please favor me by returning this circular to him with replies to the questions enumerated below.
Very respectfully,
M. Clay Evans, Commissioner
John H. West, Portsmouth, Virginia
Are you married, Is so, please state your wife's full name and her maiden name:
No, married twice both dead
Have you any children living? If so, please state their names and the dates of their birth.
Yes, margarett G. Nov. 6th 1866, Rose E. April 19th, 1894, John E. , March 14th, 1877
John H. (X his mark) West
Date of reply: June 4, 1898
Act of June 27, 1890
Declaration for Invalid Pension
State of Virginia, County of Norfolk:
On this 2 day of December A. D. one thousand eight hundred and nineyt eight, personally appeared before me a Notary Public within and for the county and State aforesaid John H. West aged 53 years, a resident of Portsmouth County at Norfolk State of Virginia, who being duly sworn according to law, declares that he is the identical John H. West, who was enrolled on the 3rd day of March 1862, in Co. "B" 2 E. S. Md. Vol. in the War of the Rebellion and served at least ninety days, and was Honorably Discharged at Camp Bradford Baltimore Md on the 17th day of July 1865. That he is unable to earn a support by reason of loss of left big toe, lumbago, deafness, & loss of eyesight, nazal catarrh and injury to right leg. That said disabilities are not due to vicious habits, and are to the best of his knowledge and belief permanent. That he has applied for pension under application no. 301131. That he is a pensioner under Certificate No. 301,131. That he has never been employed in the United States military or naval service otherwise than as stated above . That he has not been in the military or naval service of the United States since the 17th day of July 1865. That he makes this declaration for the purpose of being placed on the pension roll of the United States under the provisions of the Act of June 27, 1890. He hereby appoints L. C. Wood & Co., Pension Attorneys, L.C. Wood Building, 507 E. Street, N. W., Washington, D.C., his true and lawful attorneys to prosecute his claim, and he hereby agrees to allow said attorneys the lawful fee of Ten Dollars when his pension is allowed. That his post-office address is Portsmouth, county of Norfolk, State of Virginia.
John H. (X his mark) West
Deposition
Case of John H. West Wid. Cerf. No. 301.101
On this 29th day of September, 1902, at Portsmouth, county of Norfolk State of Virginia, before me, R. E. Roberts, a special examiner of the Bureau of Pensions, personally appeared John H. West, who, being by me first duly sworn to answer truly all interrogatories propounded to him during his speical examination of aforesaid claim for pension, deposes and says: I am 57 years of age (white), Post Office Portsmouth, Va., Residence 1444 Glasgow St. extended, Occupation farmer, but I do no do any work now. I was born in Accomac Co., Va. I enlisted voluntarily at Bob Farms, Va. March 3rd, 1862, in Co. B, 2th E. S. Md. Vols. Inf. I was discharged at Alexandria Va. and mustered out with my Company and regiment at Baltimore Md. July 1865. I was discharged from the 4th Md. Vol. Inf. to which organization I was transferred from the 2d Md. Vol. Inf. some 3 or 4 months frior to my discharge. I received my certificate of discharge at Baltimore Md. when mustered out but I gave it to Dr. Kenney, formerly of Portsmouth, Va. and I have not seen it since. I don't know where we were stationed during our terms of service, we spent one winter in Eastville, Va., was in battle at Cedar Creek & Falling Water, Va. and in the 3 days at Gettysburg, Pa. I was never wounded but I had the big toe of my left foot cut off at Gun Powder bridge near Baltimore, Md. viz: R. R. train & don't know the month but it was in warmer weather and the year of 1863. I standing guard near the track and as the train passed near my clothing was caught by the train and I was thrown in front of cow catcher, resulting in loss of my toe, as mentioned.
I was treated for this injury at Steward Hill General Hospital and was transferred to Relay House hospital , I was off duty about 6 months before I had my toe injured. I was in hospital at Point Hook, W. Va. and in Sandy Hook Genl. Hospital suffering from fever, don't know how long I was treated in these hospitals. I was stripped naked and examined, at enlistement. I was a tanned healthy man, I was about 16 or 17 years of age on examination. I was a sound man when discharged except the loss of my toe above mentioned.
Col's Massey and Wilkins, Major Rogers, my Capt's name was Chas. H. Wicks or Weeks, 1st Lt. John W. Rudine (?)
George Fox and Geo. Thomas , and Geo. Smith were members of my company. The only member of my company K. T. Kelley living somewhere in Accomac Co. Va. Physical description, 6 ft. high, complexion lieght, hair light, eyes light gray. No visible marks or scars, weight about 180 lbs. etc.
Since my discharge I lived for the first 5 years in Passtatuck, Accomac Co, Va. and since then in Portsmouth, as near know. I don't know when I first applied for pension nor where I was pensioned. I don't know what law I am pensioned under filed.
John H. (X his mark) West
Fredrick Barteh
Sworn to and subscribed before me this 20th day of April 1902, and I certify that the contents were fully made known to deponent before signing.
R. E. Roberts, Special Examiner
Department of the Interior Bureau of Pensions
Jan 26, 1904
Nature of Claim: Inc.
Ctf. No.: 301131
Soldier: John H. West
Service: B. 2 E. S. Md. Vol. Inf.
It is desired in this case that the examination be made with special reference to--
Loss of left great toe
Lumbage
Rhuematism
Deafness, Impaired vision
Nass-pharyagral catauth
Injury to right leg
Sinile dibility
Dr. makes a very careful examination of this man. Fully describe every disability and rate for ? There is a record of syphilis. Very carefully examined soldier for evidence as to results of syplitis and repeat fully.
John H. West
1648 Glasgow St. Portsmouth, Va.
301131 Feb. 1, 1908
Questions 1 & 2 unreadable
3. Name under which served: transfer
4. Service? B. L. E. S. Md. Inf. & H. 4 Md. Inf.
5. Any prior or sub. service: none
6. Date of enlistment: Mch. 3, 1862
7. Date of discharge: July 1865
8. Battles: Cedar Creek , Falling Water, Gettsburg
9. Hospital: Baltimore
10. Where born: Accomac Co. Va.
11. Age at enlistment: 17 years
12. Name of Captain: Wicks
13. Name of Lieutenants: Stanley & Pender
14. Name of 1st Sergeant: Howard
15. Certificate: Shown & O.K.
16. Compare daute of issue: O.K.
17. When first applied for pension: 65
18. Name of wife: Dead
19. Signature: John H. (X his mark) West
Witness not available.
I certify that I have this day personally interviewed the above named pensioner and I am satisfied that he is the soldier and person that he represents himself to be.
My pension ctf. I keep at Williams Grocery store for safe keeping. I lost my discharge certificate.
Height about 5 ft. 11 in.
Complexion fair
Eyes blue
Hair sandy
I called and examined certificate
To Hon. S. Warner, Commissioner
Washingrton, D.C.
Sir:
I applied for an increase of pension as I believed I am entitled to under the pension laws and rulings now in force.
But in as much as the Board of examiners have seen fit to allow the same rating I now receive would prefer that it remain as it is as you have truly said it conveys no benefit.
Very respectfully
John H. West 4 E. S. Reg't
Company B Md. Vol. Inf.
Portsmouth, Va. Oct, 14, 1905
V. Warner Esq., Commissioner
Pension Bureau, Washington, D.C.
Sir: I received from your department under date of Oct. 4th 05 form 3-456 informing me of the allowance of a pension of $6.00 pr mo. from May 4, 1904. I have never received any pension other then the old original $6.00 pr. mo. allowed me some 14 or 15 years ago.
I made application for an increase of pension about a year ago last Mach and again on or about the last of August 1905. I was examined by a board at Hampton, Va. (Soldiers Home)
and returned blank furnished by department to my attorney signed by the board at Hampton, Va. Please set me right about the matter.
Mr. Jas. Brophy atty at law
Washington, D.C.
National Soldiers Home, Va. April 19th 1915
Commissioner of Pensions
Dear Sir:
I was 70 years of age on the 19th of Last March 1915, was born on the 19th of March 1845.
No. of my pension certificate is 301131
Resptfully
John H. West
Declaration for Pension
Act of May 1, 1920
State of Virginia City of Portsmouth
On this 16th day of June, 1921, personally appeared before me a Notary Public within and for the city and state aforesaid, John H. West, who being duly sworn according to law, declares that he is 77 years of age, and a resident of Portsmouth county of Norfolk, State of Virginia; and that he is the identical person who was enrolled at Accomac Virginia, under the name of John H. West, on the 3rd day of March 1862 as a private in Company "B" 2nd Eastern Shore Maryland Volunteers in the service of the United State in the Civil war and was honorably discharged at Baltimore, Md. on the day of July 1865. That he also served no other service. That his personal description at enlistment was as follows: Height: about 5 feet 8 inches; complexion: light; color of eyes: blue; color of hair: light; that his occupation was laborer on farm; that he was born March 19, 1845 at Accomack, VirginiaThat he requires the regular personal aid and attendance of another person on account of the following disabilites: senility, general debility, rheumatism, with partial and often total loss of use of lower limbs, blind in one eye, vision in other very low. Jno. R. Cain, M.D.
That since leaving the service he has resided at: 1900 London St. Portsmouth, Va and his occupation has been laborer. That he has not applied for pension under original no. 301.131. That he is a pensioner under Certificate no. 301.131
That he makes this declaration for the purpose of being placed on the pension on roll of the United States under the provisions of the Act. of May 1, 1920.
John H. (X his mark) West
1900 London at West Lane
Portsmouth, Va.
To certify that Mr. John H. West has been under my professional care for the past year and a half. I further testify that he is in constant need of and does receive the attention of another person. His exact physical condition is stated on reverse side of this paper.
Jno. R. Cain, M.D.
Portsmouth, Va.
To certify that I am in personal attendance upon Mr. J. H. West a all times day and night. And that he is frequently confined to bed for weeks. And that he is not a relation of mine.
Mrs. John Sykes
John H. West--301131
Date and place of birth: Mar. 19th 1845 Accomack Co., Va.
The name of organization in which you served: 2nd Eastern Shore Maryland Volunteers, Co. B
What was your post office at enlistment: Onancock, Va.
State your wife's full name and her maiden name: Emmie S. West nee Elliott
When, where, and by whom were you married: Sept. 6th 1865 at Saragville by preacher Titelo
Is there any official or church record of your marriage: no
Were you previously married: If so, state the name of your former wife, the date of the marriage and the date and place of her death or divorce.:
Emmie S. West was my first wife.
Indiana West nee Manning was my second wife, which both are dead and the last one died Nov. 1903 at Portsmouth, Va.
If your present wife was married before her marriage to you, state the name of her former husband: no
Are you now living with your wife, or has there been a separation: dead
Stae the name and dates of birth of all your children, living or dead:
Maggie E. Culpepper born Nov. 6th 1866 died Sept 1905
Rosa E. Gibson, born April 10th 1874
Jno. E. West born March 14, 1877
General Affidavit
State of Virginia, County of Elizabeth City
In the matter of claim for increase of pension Acto fo May 11th, 1912, of John H. West, Co. B. 2 E. S. Md. Inf. & H 2nd Md. Infy.
On this, 28 day of April, A. D. 1915, personally appeared before me a Notary Public, in and for the aforesaid County, duly authorized to administter oaths, John H. West, age 70 years, a resident of National Sol. Home, in the County of ____ and State of Virginia., whose post office address is National Soldiers Home, Va. well known to be reputable and entitled to credit, and who, bieng duly sworn, declared in relation to a foresaid case as follows:
That he does not known that there ever was a family Bible, at any rate, he never heard of it or saw it, nor was there any other family record, nor church nor public record of any kind, by which he could prove his age. That he lived at Back's Neck, Eastern Shore, Virginia between 1850 & 1860, and when he enlisted in 1862 he was living at Bobtown, Accomack Co., Va. That during said time he resided with his father, Jesse West, his mother Susan West; that during that time the following brothers and sisters also resided there: Thomas--Louis--W. R. West and Rachel, and Ella West all of whom are still living and by whom he can vertify his statement as to his age, if it is desired, but there is no official or family record by which he can prove same.
John H. (X his mark) West
Parents
Father: Jesse West [1492] (Abt 1810- ) 20,844,845,849 [MRIN:566]
Mother: Susan Caruthers [1493] (Abt 1816- ) 844,845,846
Spouses and Children
1. Emma Elliott [2006] (Abt 1848 - Bef 1900) 19,20 [MRIN:683]
Marriage: 6 Sep 1865 - Sarageville, Accomack Co., Virginia 845,1775
Status:
Children:
1. Margaret G. West [2007] (1866-1905) 845
2. Emma West [2008] (Abt 1872- ) 1773
3. John E. West [2009] (1877-After 1924) 518,845,1773
2. *Indiana Alice Manning [517] (Abt Oct 1845 - 2 May 1898) 846,2538 [MRIN:273]
Marriage: 25 Dec 1890 - Portsmouth, Portsmouth (city), Virginia, USA 127,2548
Status:
Children:
1. Rose E. West [2281] (1894- ) 845
Notes
Death Notes:
Certificate of Death:Burial Notes:
Name: John Henry West Sex: male Race: white
Marital Status: widower Residence: 1900 London
Date of Death: June 6, 1922 Place of Death: Portsmouth, Norfolk Co., Va.
Name of Spouse: Emma Elliott
Date of Birth: March 19, 18?? Age: 78 years, 2 months, 17 days
Occupation: retired farmer Birthplace: Accomac Co., Va.
Name of Father: Jesse West Father's Birthplace: Va.
Name of Mother: Susan Carruthers Mother's Birthplace: Va.
Informant: John E. West Address: 2025 Queen St., Portsmouth
I hereby certify that I attended deceased from May 11, 1922 to June 6, 1922, that I last saw him alive on June 5, 1922 and that death occurred on date stated above at 11:45 a.m. the cause of death was as follows: M??? insufficiency & arteriosclerosis
Place of Burial: Oak Grove Date of Burial: June 8, 1922
Undertaker: J. E. Snellings Address: Portsmouth, Va.
Name: John Henry West Age: 78 yrs. 2 monthsMedical:
Date of Death: June 6, 1922 Date of Burial: June 8, 1922
Cause of Death: Arterial sclerosis Undertaker: J. E. Snellings
Place of Birth: II--44--614 Place of Residence: 1900 London St.
Place of Burial: Avenue 14, Lot 614
**Hardening of the arteriesMarriage Notes (Indiana Alice Manning)
MARRIAGE: West-Manning marriage, Portsmouth City Marriage Register 1, 1858-1901, Microfilm Reel # 7, Library of Virginia, Richmond, Va.:
Date of Marriage: 25 Dec 1890 Place: Portsmouth, Va.
Husband: John W. West Wife: Indiana Manning
Age of Husband: 45 Age of Wife: 35
Husband: widowed Wife: single
Husband's Birthplace: Accomac Co., Va.
Wife's Birthplace: Portsmouth, Va.
Husband's Residence: Norfolk Co., Va.
Wife's Residence: Norfolk Co., Va.
Husband's Parents: Jesse & Susan West
Wife's Parents: _____ & Ann G. Manning
Occupation of Husband; laborer
Person Who Performed Ceremony: Jno. W. Daugherty
Capt. John T. West [1703]
Sex: M
Individual Information
Birth:
Baptism:
Death: Bef 1907 2145
Burial:
Cause of Death:
AFN #:
Events
1. Occupation 2145, superintendent of Norfolk county public schools
2. Orgainzations 2144, Treasure of Wildey Encampment, 1872
Parents
Father: John West [1702] (1814- ) 2144,2145 [MRIN:584]
Mother: Sarah A. Hodges [1705] (1816-1850) 2144