The funeral services of Henry D. West were held at the M. E. church last Sunday morning. Deceased was born at Rome, Oneida county, N. Y., Feb. 5th, 1814, and died at his home in this city Jan. 30th, 1897, in the 83d year of his age. He was married to Miss Cross, who survives him, in 1834, his married life thus extending through a period of over 62 years. He came to Blaine in 1887, where as a citizen he has lived, respected by all who knew him. Being both ambitious and resolute, he was always known as very determined in his character. It was often said of him that he had many friends and no enemies. He has had failing health for over a year, and his death at this time was not unexpected. He has five children now living, three sons and one daughter, Mrs. Charles Bennett of this city, and one living in New York state. One daughter, the wife of Schuyler Van Luven, died some years ago. There were children, grandchildren and great grandchildren, making four generations, at the funeral. One of the grandchildren, Rev. Albert West, is pastor of the Free Methodist church of this city. That "Father" West was much respected was shown by a large concourse of neighbors and friends at the funeral.
(From The Blaine Journal, February 5, 1897)
