Person:West Kirksey (1)

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West Harris Kirksey
  1. West Harris Kirksey1807 - 1879
  2. Harriet Adaline Kirksey1810 -
  3. Nancy T. Kirksey1813 -
  4. Elisha Franklin Kirksey1814 - 1897
  5. Andrew J. Kirksey1815 -
  6. Margaret Kirksey1819 -
  7. Jane M. Kirksey1822 - 1888
m. 21 Jul 1825
Facts and Events
Name[4] West Harris Kirksey
Gender Male
Birth[1] 15 Feb 1807 North Carolina, United States
Marriage 21 Jul 1825 Monroe, Georgia, United Statesto Sophia Chessire
Census[8] 1830 Bibb, Georgia, United States
Census[2] 1840 Jasper, Georgia, United StatesGM District 373
Census[2] 1850 Randolph, Georgia, United StatesCuthbert District
Census[5] 1860 Randolph, Georgia, United StatesCuthbert District
Military[6] 1864 Randolph, Georgia, United StatesGeorgia Militia, District 718
Census[7] 1870 Dale, Alabama, United StatesBeat No. 4, Newton Post Office
Death[1] 21 Jan 1879 Dale, Alabama, United States
Burial[1] Jan 1879 Newton Cemetery, Dale, Alabama, United States
References
  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 Grave Marker.

    "To the memory of West H. Kirksey, born Feb. 15, 1807, died Jan. 21, 1879, and Sophia Kirksey, wife of West H. Kirksey, born Mar. 20, 1806, died Aug. 12, 1877."

  2. 2.0 2.1 1840 Census, Jasper County, Georgia - GM District 373
    Page 63, Line 16.

    West H. Kirksey, head of household, consisting of two males under 5 years old, one male 10-15, one male 30-40, one female under 5, one female 10-15 and one female 20-30 years old.

  3.   1850 Census, Randolph County, Georgia - Cuthbert District
    Page 343A, Dwelling/Family 9, August 3, 1850.

    West H. Kirksey, 43 years old, born North Carolina, a farmer with $2100 in realty; residing with him were his wife, Sophiah, and children, Elijah S., R. E., Eliza., John and Louisa.

  4. Monroe County, Georgia, Ordinary Court, Marriage Book, 1824-1845, Georgia Archives Microfilm RHS 455
    Book A, Page 25, July 21, 1825.

    Marriage license and certification of marriage for "West Harris Kirksey" and Sophia Chesshire.

  5. 1860 Census, Randolph County, Georgia - Cuthbert District
    Page 4, Dwelling/Family 25, June 1, 1860.

    West H. Kirksey, 51 years old, born North Carolina, a farmer; residing with him were his wife, Sophia, and children, E.S., Elizabeth M., Mary A., John W. and Anna.

  6. Militia Enrollment Lists, 1864, Militia Records, Adjutant General, RG 22-1-4, Georgia Archives
    Militia District 718, Page 6.

    No. 36 - W. H. Kirksey, 54 years, 11 months, a farmer, born in North Carolina, no exemption claimed, no entry regarding guns, no cavalry entries or other remarks.

  7. 1870 Census, Dale County, Alabama - Beat No. 4, Newton Post Office
    Page 193B, Dwelling/Family 92, July 28, 1870.

    W. H. Kirksey, 60 years, born North Carolina, occupied as a farmer; residing with him were his wife, Sophia, and daughters, Elizabeth and Mary.

  8. 1830 Census, Bibb County, Georgia
    Page 61, Line 18.

    West H. Kirksey, head of household consisting of one male less than 5 years old, on male 20-30 and one female 20-30 years old.