Thomas' parents were:
James Monroe West, b. Oct. 23, 1825 in Dallas County, AL. and d. Aug. 10,
1905 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino County, CA. &
Adaline Weeks, b. Mar. 3, 1824 in Marion County, AL. and d. Oct. 22, 1899 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino County, CA.
James & Adaline West's children were:
1. Samuel "Sam" Middleton West, b. Sep. 26, 1849 in Itawamba County, Mississippi and d. Feb. 27, 1911 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino County, CA. Sam married Anna Louise (Healy) Hamilton on Sep. 24, 1873.
2. Simon Jeptha West, b. Aug. 28, 1850 in Tishomingo County, Mississippi and d. Mar. 8, 1917 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino County, CA.
3. Sarah Jane West, b. Mar. 3, 1853 in Tishmingo county, Mississippi and d. Nov. 24, 1928 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino county, CA. Sarah marr. William Hunt Mee.
4. Martha Ellen West, b. Jul. 29, 1855 in Mississippi and d. Nov. 30, 1872 in
San Bernardino, San Bernardino County, CA.
5. James Monroe West Jr., b. Sep. 28, 1857 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino County, CA. and d. Jul. 6, 1925 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino County, CA. James marr. Mary M. Prine.
6. Baby boy West, b. May 1859 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino County, CA. and d. Au. 1859 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino County, CA.
7. Nancy Abigail "Abby" West, b. Mar. 3, 1860 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino County, CA. and d. Apr. 16, 1935 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino County, CA. Nancy marr. Charles Albert More.
8. Mary Elizabeth West, b. Jul. 22, 1861 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino County, CA. and d. Jul. 31, 1920 in Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, CA. Mary marr. Franklin Calvin Yager in 1878 and Ralph Jesse Arey in 1910.
9. Thomas Jefferson West, b. Jun. 6, 1864 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino County, CA. and d. Dec. 29, 1938 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino County, CA. Thomas marr. Annette Matilda Blackburn.
10. George Washington West, b. Feb. 24, 1866 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino County, CA. and d. Feb. 26, 1932 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino County, CA. George marr. Harriet Amelia Dixon in 1907.
In the 1870 U. S. census, 6 yr. old Thomas J West, at home, b. in CA., was living in San Bernardino, San Bernardino county, CA. with his
44 yr. old (inferred) father, James M West, a farmer, b. in AL.
44 yr. old (inferred) mother, Adaline West, b. in AL.
20 yr. old (inferred) brother, Samuel M West, b. in Mississippi
17 yr. old (inferred) brother, Simon J West, b. in Mississippi
14 yr. old (inferred) sister, Martha E West, attending school, b. in Mississippi
11 yr. old (inferred) brother, James M West, attending school, b. in CA.
9 yr. old (inferred) sister, Nancy M. West, attending school, b. in CA.
8 yr. old (inferred) sister, Mary E West, attending school, b. in CA.
4 yr. old (inferred) brother, George West, at home, b. in CA.
James' real estate was valued at $2,000 and his personal estate at $600.
In the 1880 U. S. census, 17 yr. old Thomas J. West, b. in CA., was attending school and living in San Bernardino, San Bernardino, CA, with his
54 yr. old father, James N. (M.) West, a farmer, b. in the U. S.
54 yr. old mother, Adaline West, keeping house, b. in Miss.
22 yr. old brother, James Monroe West, a farmer, b. in CA.
14 yr. old brother, George W. West, attending school, b. in CA.
Adaline's father was b. in TN. and her mother in GA.
On Mar. 16, 1887, Thomas Jefferson West and Annette "Nettie" Matilda Blackburn were married in San Bernardino county, CA.
In the 1900 U. S. census, 35 yr. old Thomas West, a farmer, b. Jun. 1864 in CA., was living at 188 10th St. in San Bernardino Ward 4, San Bernardino, CA. with his
36 yr. old wife, Nettie West, b. Mar. 1864 in CA.
Thomas and Nettie had been married for 13 yrs.
They had not had any children.
Thomas' parents were both b. in Mississippi.
Nettie's father was b. in OH. and her mother in IN.
In the 1910 U. S. census, 45 yr. old Thomas J. West, a Station Master for the Railroad, b. in CA., was living in a rented house at 3119 Enyo Ave. in Fresno Ward 7, Fresno county, CA. with his
46 yr. old wife, Nettie M West, b. in CA.
Thomas' father was b. in AL. and his mother in Mississippi.
Nettie's father was b. in PA. and her mother in IN.
This was a first marriage for both Thomas and Nettie. They had been married for 23 years.
They had not had any children.
In the 1920 U. S. census, 55 yr. old Thomas J West, a station master for the steam railroad, b. in CA., was living in a rented home at 2437 Mariposa St. in Fresno, Fresno county, CA. with his
55 yr. old wife, Nettie M West, b. in CA.
Thomas' parents were both b. in Mississippi.
Nettie's father was b. in PA. and her mother in IN.
In the 1930 U. S. census, 65 yr. old Thomas J West, a self-employed farmer on a chicken ranch, b. in CA., was living on a farm he owned at 242 Jensen Ave. in Township 3, Fresno county, CA. with his
65 yr. old wife, Nettie M West, b. in CA.
There was a radio set in the home.
Thomas and Nettie were both 23 yrs. old when they married.
Thomas' father was b. in OK. and his mother in Mississippi.
Nettie's father was b. in PA. and her mother in IN.
San Bernardino Daily Sun (San Bernardino, CA. P. 19, Col. 1
Fri., Mar. 26, 1937
Mrs. Z. T. Bell Attends Golden Wedding Event
Mrs. Z. T. Bell has returned from Fresno, where she attended the golden wedding celebration of her uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. T. J. West, held March 16, at their home. Mr. and Mrs. West are natives of San Bernardino and were married here 50 years ago.
Their wedding was one of the important social events of that time and took place at the home of the bride's aunt, Mrs. Faburn, which stood at the corner of Third street and Mount Vernon avenue, where the Santa Fe viaduct now is. The bride, formerly was Miss Nettie Blackburn and the bridegroom was familiarly known as "Bud" West, both families being prominent in the early days of San Bernardino.
One of the features of the reception in observance of the fiftieth anniversary, Mr. and Mrs. West allowed their guests to read the treasured clipping from the old San Bernardino Times, later the Index and still later The Evening Telegram. The "social reporter" wrote an interesting account of the nuptials in the style of the day, telling of going to the wedding in "a hack," and "Miss Nettie Blackburn winning the 'Bud' of the 'West'."
The Wests have resided at Fresno about 20 years, Mr. West having been sent there as a special officer for the Santa Fe. He is now retired and is proprietor of a fine chicken ranch. Many of their friends called during the reception, decorations for which followed the golden theme. A harpist played beautiful numbers throughout the afternoon and the house was adorned with quantities of daffodils, calendulas and Lady Bankshear roses.
The refreshment table was laid with an imported hand-made cloth over gold satin and centered with a huge crystal bowl filled with golden daffodils and fern. Crystal candelabra held golden candles, which burned all afternoon.
Mrs. Bell presided at the coffee service, cakes in variety and ice cream molded as golden wedding bells being served with the beverages. Two cakes, holding 50 gold tapers, also decorated the table. Mr. and Mrs. West were assisted in receiving by Mr. and Mrs. Nelson Hawley of Fresno, also well known in San Bernardino.
A number of relatives of the couple attended the reception, including Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Mee, a nephew of Mr. West, of San Pedro; Mrs. J. Sidney Mee, formerly of San Bernardino, and her son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Lavon Swords (Helen Mee) of Taft; Mrs. Ella MaCall of San Francisco, sister of Mrs. West; and Charles Blackburn, brother of Mrs. West, from Anderson.
San Bernardino Daily News (San Bernardino, CA. P. 11, Col. 5
Sat., Dec. 31, 1938
DEATH CLAIMS NOTED PIONEER
Thomas J. (Bud) West, last surviving child of a pioneer family that arrived in San Bernardino in 1856, died Thursday night in Fresno.
A retired Santa Fe officer, Mr. West once served as constable of the San Bernardino township. With his wife, Nettie Blackburn West, he celebrated his golden wedding anniversary last year in March.
He is survived by his wife and a niece, Minnie More Bell, widow of the late Z. T. Bell, prominent San Bernardino resident. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Mark B. Shaw chapel with burial following in City cemetery.
Born in San Bernardino, Mr. West was one of the nine children of James Monroe West and Adeline Weeks West, who crossed the country in covered wagons from Itawamba county, Miss. (Mississippi), to San Bernardino. The party, which included Mr. West's parents, was stricken with smallpox en route but arrived in San Bernardino more than six months after its start.
Mr. West, in partnership with G. W. Sparks, purchased the ranch which was his home on Third street about a mile east of San Bernardino.
James Monroe West Fr. was a constable and city marshall for many years at Needles. He was shot and killed 12 years ago by two bandits whom he attempted to arrest.
James Monroe West, b. Oct. 23, 1825 in Dallas County, AL. and d. Aug. 10,
1905 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino County, CA. &
Adaline Weeks, b. Mar. 3, 1824 in Marion County, AL. and d. Oct. 22, 1899 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino County, CA.
James & Adaline West's children were:
1. Samuel "Sam" Middleton West, b. Sep. 26, 1849 in Itawamba County, Mississippi and d. Feb. 27, 1911 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino County, CA. Sam married Anna Louise (Healy) Hamilton on Sep. 24, 1873.
2. Simon Jeptha West, b. Aug. 28, 1850 in Tishomingo County, Mississippi and d. Mar. 8, 1917 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino County, CA.
3. Sarah Jane West, b. Mar. 3, 1853 in Tishmingo county, Mississippi and d. Nov. 24, 1928 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino county, CA. Sarah marr. William Hunt Mee.
4. Martha Ellen West, b. Jul. 29, 1855 in Mississippi and d. Nov. 30, 1872 in
San Bernardino, San Bernardino County, CA.
5. James Monroe West Jr., b. Sep. 28, 1857 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino County, CA. and d. Jul. 6, 1925 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino County, CA. James marr. Mary M. Prine.
6. Baby boy West, b. May 1859 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino County, CA. and d. Au. 1859 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino County, CA.
7. Nancy Abigail "Abby" West, b. Mar. 3, 1860 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino County, CA. and d. Apr. 16, 1935 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino County, CA. Nancy marr. Charles Albert More.
8. Mary Elizabeth West, b. Jul. 22, 1861 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino County, CA. and d. Jul. 31, 1920 in Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, CA. Mary marr. Franklin Calvin Yager in 1878 and Ralph Jesse Arey in 1910.
9. Thomas Jefferson West, b. Jun. 6, 1864 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino County, CA. and d. Dec. 29, 1938 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino County, CA. Thomas marr. Annette Matilda Blackburn.
10. George Washington West, b. Feb. 24, 1866 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino County, CA. and d. Feb. 26, 1932 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino County, CA. George marr. Harriet Amelia Dixon in 1907.
In the 1870 U. S. census, 6 yr. old Thomas J West, at home, b. in CA., was living in San Bernardino, San Bernardino county, CA. with his
44 yr. old (inferred) father, James M West, a farmer, b. in AL.
44 yr. old (inferred) mother, Adaline West, b. in AL.
20 yr. old (inferred) brother, Samuel M West, b. in Mississippi
17 yr. old (inferred) brother, Simon J West, b. in Mississippi
14 yr. old (inferred) sister, Martha E West, attending school, b. in Mississippi
11 yr. old (inferred) brother, James M West, attending school, b. in CA.
9 yr. old (inferred) sister, Nancy M. West, attending school, b. in CA.
8 yr. old (inferred) sister, Mary E West, attending school, b. in CA.
4 yr. old (inferred) brother, George West, at home, b. in CA.
James' real estate was valued at $2,000 and his personal estate at $600.
In the 1880 U. S. census, 17 yr. old Thomas J. West, b. in CA., was attending school and living in San Bernardino, San Bernardino, CA, with his
54 yr. old father, James N. (M.) West, a farmer, b. in the U. S.
54 yr. old mother, Adaline West, keeping house, b. in Miss.
22 yr. old brother, James Monroe West, a farmer, b. in CA.
14 yr. old brother, George W. West, attending school, b. in CA.
Adaline's father was b. in TN. and her mother in GA.
On Mar. 16, 1887, Thomas Jefferson West and Annette "Nettie" Matilda Blackburn were married in San Bernardino county, CA.
In the 1900 U. S. census, 35 yr. old Thomas West, a farmer, b. Jun. 1864 in CA., was living at 188 10th St. in San Bernardino Ward 4, San Bernardino, CA. with his
36 yr. old wife, Nettie West, b. Mar. 1864 in CA.
Thomas and Nettie had been married for 13 yrs.
They had not had any children.
Thomas' parents were both b. in Mississippi.
Nettie's father was b. in OH. and her mother in IN.
In the 1910 U. S. census, 45 yr. old Thomas J. West, a Station Master for the Railroad, b. in CA., was living in a rented house at 3119 Enyo Ave. in Fresno Ward 7, Fresno county, CA. with his
46 yr. old wife, Nettie M West, b. in CA.
Thomas' father was b. in AL. and his mother in Mississippi.
Nettie's father was b. in PA. and her mother in IN.
This was a first marriage for both Thomas and Nettie. They had been married for 23 years.
They had not had any children.
In the 1920 U. S. census, 55 yr. old Thomas J West, a station master for the steam railroad, b. in CA., was living in a rented home at 2437 Mariposa St. in Fresno, Fresno county, CA. with his
55 yr. old wife, Nettie M West, b. in CA.
Thomas' parents were both b. in Mississippi.
Nettie's father was b. in PA. and her mother in IN.
In the 1930 U. S. census, 65 yr. old Thomas J West, a self-employed farmer on a chicken ranch, b. in CA., was living on a farm he owned at 242 Jensen Ave. in Township 3, Fresno county, CA. with his
65 yr. old wife, Nettie M West, b. in CA.
There was a radio set in the home.
Thomas and Nettie were both 23 yrs. old when they married.
Thomas' father was b. in OK. and his mother in Mississippi.
Nettie's father was b. in PA. and her mother in IN.
San Bernardino Daily Sun (San Bernardino, CA. P. 19, Col. 1
Fri., Mar. 26, 1937
Mrs. Z. T. Bell Attends Golden Wedding Event
Mrs. Z. T. Bell has returned from Fresno, where she attended the golden wedding celebration of her uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. T. J. West, held March 16, at their home. Mr. and Mrs. West are natives of San Bernardino and were married here 50 years ago.
Their wedding was one of the important social events of that time and took place at the home of the bride's aunt, Mrs. Faburn, which stood at the corner of Third street and Mount Vernon avenue, where the Santa Fe viaduct now is. The bride, formerly was Miss Nettie Blackburn and the bridegroom was familiarly known as "Bud" West, both families being prominent in the early days of San Bernardino.
One of the features of the reception in observance of the fiftieth anniversary, Mr. and Mrs. West allowed their guests to read the treasured clipping from the old San Bernardino Times, later the Index and still later The Evening Telegram. The "social reporter" wrote an interesting account of the nuptials in the style of the day, telling of going to the wedding in "a hack," and "Miss Nettie Blackburn winning the 'Bud' of the 'West'."
The Wests have resided at Fresno about 20 years, Mr. West having been sent there as a special officer for the Santa Fe. He is now retired and is proprietor of a fine chicken ranch. Many of their friends called during the reception, decorations for which followed the golden theme. A harpist played beautiful numbers throughout the afternoon and the house was adorned with quantities of daffodils, calendulas and Lady Bankshear roses.
The refreshment table was laid with an imported hand-made cloth over gold satin and centered with a huge crystal bowl filled with golden daffodils and fern. Crystal candelabra held golden candles, which burned all afternoon.
Mrs. Bell presided at the coffee service, cakes in variety and ice cream molded as golden wedding bells being served with the beverages. Two cakes, holding 50 gold tapers, also decorated the table. Mr. and Mrs. West were assisted in receiving by Mr. and Mrs. Nelson Hawley of Fresno, also well known in San Bernardino.
A number of relatives of the couple attended the reception, including Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Mee, a nephew of Mr. West, of San Pedro; Mrs. J. Sidney Mee, formerly of San Bernardino, and her son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Lavon Swords (Helen Mee) of Taft; Mrs. Ella MaCall of San Francisco, sister of Mrs. West; and Charles Blackburn, brother of Mrs. West, from Anderson.
San Bernardino Daily News (San Bernardino, CA. P. 11, Col. 5
Sat., Dec. 31, 1938
DEATH CLAIMS NOTED PIONEER
Thomas J. (Bud) West, last surviving child of a pioneer family that arrived in San Bernardino in 1856, died Thursday night in Fresno.
A retired Santa Fe officer, Mr. West once served as constable of the San Bernardino township. With his wife, Nettie Blackburn West, he celebrated his golden wedding anniversary last year in March.
He is survived by his wife and a niece, Minnie More Bell, widow of the late Z. T. Bell, prominent San Bernardino resident. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Mark B. Shaw chapel with burial following in City cemetery.
Born in San Bernardino, Mr. West was one of the nine children of James Monroe West and Adeline Weeks West, who crossed the country in covered wagons from Itawamba county, Miss. (Mississippi), to San Bernardino. The party, which included Mr. West's parents, was stricken with smallpox en route but arrived in San Bernardino more than six months after its start.
Mr. West, in partnership with G. W. Sparks, purchased the ranch which was his home on Third street about a mile east of San Bernardino.
James Monroe West Fr. was a constable and city marshall for many years at Needles. He was shot and killed 12 years ago by two bandits whom he attempted to arrest.
Thomas' parents were:
James Monroe West, b. Oct. 23, 1825 in Dallas County, AL. and d. Aug. 10,
1905 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino County, CA. &
Adaline Weeks, b. Mar. 3, 1824 in Marion County, AL. and d. Oct. 22, 1899 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino County, CA.
James & Adaline West's children were:
1. Samuel "Sam" Middleton West, b. Sep. 26, 1849 in Itawamba County, Mississippi and d. Feb. 27, 1911 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino County, CA. Sam married Anna Louise (Healy) Hamilton on Sep. 24, 1873.
2. Simon Jeptha West, b. Aug. 28, 1850 in Tishomingo County, Mississippi and d. Mar. 8, 1917 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino County, CA.
3. Sarah Jane West, b. Mar. 3, 1853 in Tishmingo county, Mississippi and d. Nov. 24, 1928 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino county, CA. Sarah marr. William Hunt Mee.
4. Martha Ellen West, b. Jul. 29, 1855 in Mississippi and d. Nov. 30, 1872 in
San Bernardino, San Bernardino County, CA.
5. James Monroe West Jr., b. Sep. 28, 1857 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino County, CA. and d. Jul. 6, 1925 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino County, CA. James marr. Mary M. Prine.
6. Baby boy West, b. May 1859 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino County, CA. and d. Au. 1859 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino County, CA.
7. Nancy Abigail "Abby" West, b. Mar. 3, 1860 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino County, CA. and d. Apr. 16, 1935 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino County, CA. Nancy marr. Charles Albert More.
8. Mary Elizabeth West, b. Jul. 22, 1861 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino County, CA. and d. Jul. 31, 1920 in Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, CA. Mary marr. Franklin Calvin Yager in 1878 and Ralph Jesse Arey in 1910.
9. Thomas Jefferson West, b. Jun. 6, 1864 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino County, CA. and d. Dec. 29, 1938 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino County, CA. Thomas marr. Annette Matilda Blackburn.
10. George Washington West, b. Feb. 24, 1866 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino County, CA. and d. Feb. 26, 1932 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino County, CA. George marr. Harriet Amelia Dixon in 1907.
In the 1870 U. S. census, 6 yr. old Thomas J West, at home, b. in CA., was living in San Bernardino, San Bernardino county, CA. with his
44 yr. old (inferred) father, James M West, a farmer, b. in AL.
44 yr. old (inferred) mother, Adaline West, b. in AL.
20 yr. old (inferred) brother, Samuel M West, b. in Mississippi
17 yr. old (inferred) brother, Simon J West, b. in Mississippi
14 yr. old (inferred) sister, Martha E West, attending school, b. in Mississippi
11 yr. old (inferred) brother, James M West, attending school, b. in CA.
9 yr. old (inferred) sister, Nancy M. West, attending school, b. in CA.
8 yr. old (inferred) sister, Mary E West, attending school, b. in CA.
4 yr. old (inferred) brother, George West, at home, b. in CA.
James' real estate was valued at $2,000 and his personal estate at $600.
In the 1880 U. S. census, 17 yr. old Thomas J. West, b. in CA., was attending school and living in San Bernardino, San Bernardino, CA, with his
54 yr. old father, James N. (M.) West, a farmer, b. in the U. S.
54 yr. old mother, Adaline West, keeping house, b. in Miss.
22 yr. old brother, James Monroe West, a farmer, b. in CA.
14 yr. old brother, George W. West, attending school, b. in CA.
Adaline's father was b. in TN. and her mother in GA.
On Mar. 16, 1887, Thomas Jefferson West and Annette "Nettie" Matilda Blackburn were married in San Bernardino county, CA.
In the 1900 U. S. census, 35 yr. old Thomas West, a farmer, b. Jun. 1864 in CA., was living at 188 10th St. in San Bernardino Ward 4, San Bernardino, CA. with his
36 yr. old wife, Nettie West, b. Mar. 1864 in CA.
Thomas and Nettie had been married for 13 yrs.
They had not had any children.
Thomas' parents were both b. in Mississippi.
Nettie's father was b. in OH. and her mother in IN.
In the 1910 U. S. census, 45 yr. old Thomas J. West, a Station Master for the Railroad, b. in CA., was living in a rented house at 3119 Enyo Ave. in Fresno Ward 7, Fresno county, CA. with his
46 yr. old wife, Nettie M West, b. in CA.
Thomas' father was b. in AL. and his mother in Mississippi.
Nettie's father was b. in PA. and her mother in IN.
This was a first marriage for both Thomas and Nettie. They had been married for 23 years.
They had not had any children.
In the 1920 U. S. census, 55 yr. old Thomas J West, a station master for the steam railroad, b. in CA., was living in a rented home at 2437 Mariposa St. in Fresno, Fresno county, CA. with his
55 yr. old wife, Nettie M West, b. in CA.
Thomas' parents were both b. in Mississippi.
Nettie's father was b. in PA. and her mother in IN.
In the 1930 U. S. census, 65 yr. old Thomas J West, a self-employed farmer on a chicken ranch, b. in CA., was living on a farm he owned at 242 Jensen Ave. in Township 3, Fresno county, CA. with his
65 yr. old wife, Nettie M West, b. in CA.
There was a radio set in the home.
Thomas and Nettie were both 23 yrs. old when they married.
Thomas' father was b. in OK. and his mother in Mississippi.
Nettie's father was b. in PA. and her mother in IN.
San Bernardino Daily Sun (San Bernardino, CA. P. 19, Col. 1
Fri., Mar. 26, 1937
Mrs. Z. T. Bell Attends Golden Wedding Event
Mrs. Z. T. Bell has returned from Fresno, where she attended the golden wedding celebration of her uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. T. J. West, held March 16, at their home. Mr. and Mrs. West are natives of San Bernardino and were married here 50 years ago.
Their wedding was one of the important social events of that time and took place at the home of the bride's aunt, Mrs. Faburn, which stood at the corner of Third street and Mount Vernon avenue, where the Santa Fe viaduct now is. The bride, formerly was Miss Nettie Blackburn and the bridegroom was familiarly known as "Bud" West, both families being prominent in the early days of San Bernardino.
One of the features of the reception in observance of the fiftieth anniversary, Mr. and Mrs. West allowed their guests to read the treasured clipping from the old San Bernardino Times, later the Index and still later The Evening Telegram. The "social reporter" wrote an interesting account of the nuptials in the style of the day, telling of going to the wedding in "a hack," and "Miss Nettie Blackburn winning the 'Bud' of the 'West'."
The Wests have resided at Fresno about 20 years, Mr. West having been sent there as a special officer for the Santa Fe. He is now retired and is proprietor of a fine chicken ranch. Many of their friends called during the reception, decorations for which followed the golden theme. A harpist played beautiful numbers throughout the afternoon and the house was adorned with quantities of daffodils, calendulas and Lady Bankshear roses.
The refreshment table was laid with an imported hand-made cloth over gold satin and centered with a huge crystal bowl filled with golden daffodils and fern. Crystal candelabra held golden candles, which burned all afternoon.
Mrs. Bell presided at the coffee service, cakes in variety and ice cream molded as golden wedding bells being served with the beverages. Two cakes, holding 50 gold tapers, also decorated the table. Mr. and Mrs. West were assisted in receiving by Mr. and Mrs. Nelson Hawley of Fresno, also well known in San Bernardino.
A number of relatives of the couple attended the reception, including Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Mee, a nephew of Mr. West, of San Pedro; Mrs. J. Sidney Mee, formerly of San Bernardino, and her son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Lavon Swords (Helen Mee) of Taft; Mrs. Ella MaCall of San Francisco, sister of Mrs. West; and Charles Blackburn, brother of Mrs. West, from Anderson.
San Bernardino Daily News (San Bernardino, CA. P. 11, Col. 5
Sat., Dec. 31, 1938
DEATH CLAIMS NOTED PIONEER
Thomas J. (Bud) West, last surviving child of a pioneer family that arrived in San Bernardino in 1856, died Thursday night in Fresno.
A retired Santa Fe officer, Mr. West once served as constable of the San Bernardino township. With his wife, Nettie Blackburn West, he celebrated his golden wedding anniversary last year in March.
He is survived by his wife and a niece, Minnie More Bell, widow of the late Z. T. Bell, prominent San Bernardino resident. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Mark B. Shaw chapel with burial following in City cemetery.
Born in San Bernardino, Mr. West was one of the nine children of James Monroe West and Adeline Weeks West, who crossed the country in covered wagons from Itawamba county, Miss. (Mississippi), to San Bernardino. The party, which included Mr. West's parents, was stricken with smallpox en route but arrived in San Bernardino more than six months after its start.
Mr. West, in partnership with G. W. Sparks, purchased the ranch which was his home on Third street about a mile east of San Bernardino.
James Monroe West Fr. was a constable and city marshall for many years at Needles. He was shot and killed 12 years ago by two bandits whom he attempted to arrest.
James Monroe West, b. Oct. 23, 1825 in Dallas County, AL. and d. Aug. 10,
1905 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino County, CA. &
Adaline Weeks, b. Mar. 3, 1824 in Marion County, AL. and d. Oct. 22, 1899 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino County, CA.
James & Adaline West's children were:
1. Samuel "Sam" Middleton West, b. Sep. 26, 1849 in Itawamba County, Mississippi and d. Feb. 27, 1911 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino County, CA. Sam married Anna Louise (Healy) Hamilton on Sep. 24, 1873.
2. Simon Jeptha West, b. Aug. 28, 1850 in Tishomingo County, Mississippi and d. Mar. 8, 1917 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino County, CA.
3. Sarah Jane West, b. Mar. 3, 1853 in Tishmingo county, Mississippi and d. Nov. 24, 1928 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino county, CA. Sarah marr. William Hunt Mee.
4. Martha Ellen West, b. Jul. 29, 1855 in Mississippi and d. Nov. 30, 1872 in
San Bernardino, San Bernardino County, CA.
5. James Monroe West Jr., b. Sep. 28, 1857 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino County, CA. and d. Jul. 6, 1925 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino County, CA. James marr. Mary M. Prine.
6. Baby boy West, b. May 1859 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino County, CA. and d. Au. 1859 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino County, CA.
7. Nancy Abigail "Abby" West, b. Mar. 3, 1860 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino County, CA. and d. Apr. 16, 1935 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino County, CA. Nancy marr. Charles Albert More.
8. Mary Elizabeth West, b. Jul. 22, 1861 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino County, CA. and d. Jul. 31, 1920 in Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, CA. Mary marr. Franklin Calvin Yager in 1878 and Ralph Jesse Arey in 1910.
9. Thomas Jefferson West, b. Jun. 6, 1864 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino County, CA. and d. Dec. 29, 1938 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino County, CA. Thomas marr. Annette Matilda Blackburn.
10. George Washington West, b. Feb. 24, 1866 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino County, CA. and d. Feb. 26, 1932 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino County, CA. George marr. Harriet Amelia Dixon in 1907.
In the 1870 U. S. census, 6 yr. old Thomas J West, at home, b. in CA., was living in San Bernardino, San Bernardino county, CA. with his
44 yr. old (inferred) father, James M West, a farmer, b. in AL.
44 yr. old (inferred) mother, Adaline West, b. in AL.
20 yr. old (inferred) brother, Samuel M West, b. in Mississippi
17 yr. old (inferred) brother, Simon J West, b. in Mississippi
14 yr. old (inferred) sister, Martha E West, attending school, b. in Mississippi
11 yr. old (inferred) brother, James M West, attending school, b. in CA.
9 yr. old (inferred) sister, Nancy M. West, attending school, b. in CA.
8 yr. old (inferred) sister, Mary E West, attending school, b. in CA.
4 yr. old (inferred) brother, George West, at home, b. in CA.
James' real estate was valued at $2,000 and his personal estate at $600.
In the 1880 U. S. census, 17 yr. old Thomas J. West, b. in CA., was attending school and living in San Bernardino, San Bernardino, CA, with his
54 yr. old father, James N. (M.) West, a farmer, b. in the U. S.
54 yr. old mother, Adaline West, keeping house, b. in Miss.
22 yr. old brother, James Monroe West, a farmer, b. in CA.
14 yr. old brother, George W. West, attending school, b. in CA.
Adaline's father was b. in TN. and her mother in GA.
On Mar. 16, 1887, Thomas Jefferson West and Annette "Nettie" Matilda Blackburn were married in San Bernardino county, CA.
In the 1900 U. S. census, 35 yr. old Thomas West, a farmer, b. Jun. 1864 in CA., was living at 188 10th St. in San Bernardino Ward 4, San Bernardino, CA. with his
36 yr. old wife, Nettie West, b. Mar. 1864 in CA.
Thomas and Nettie had been married for 13 yrs.
They had not had any children.
Thomas' parents were both b. in Mississippi.
Nettie's father was b. in OH. and her mother in IN.
In the 1910 U. S. census, 45 yr. old Thomas J. West, a Station Master for the Railroad, b. in CA., was living in a rented house at 3119 Enyo Ave. in Fresno Ward 7, Fresno county, CA. with his
46 yr. old wife, Nettie M West, b. in CA.
Thomas' father was b. in AL. and his mother in Mississippi.
Nettie's father was b. in PA. and her mother in IN.
This was a first marriage for both Thomas and Nettie. They had been married for 23 years.
They had not had any children.
In the 1920 U. S. census, 55 yr. old Thomas J West, a station master for the steam railroad, b. in CA., was living in a rented home at 2437 Mariposa St. in Fresno, Fresno county, CA. with his
55 yr. old wife, Nettie M West, b. in CA.
Thomas' parents were both b. in Mississippi.
Nettie's father was b. in PA. and her mother in IN.
In the 1930 U. S. census, 65 yr. old Thomas J West, a self-employed farmer on a chicken ranch, b. in CA., was living on a farm he owned at 242 Jensen Ave. in Township 3, Fresno county, CA. with his
65 yr. old wife, Nettie M West, b. in CA.
There was a radio set in the home.
Thomas and Nettie were both 23 yrs. old when they married.
Thomas' father was b. in OK. and his mother in Mississippi.
Nettie's father was b. in PA. and her mother in IN.
San Bernardino Daily Sun (San Bernardino, CA. P. 19, Col. 1
Fri., Mar. 26, 1937
Mrs. Z. T. Bell Attends Golden Wedding Event
Mrs. Z. T. Bell has returned from Fresno, where she attended the golden wedding celebration of her uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. T. J. West, held March 16, at their home. Mr. and Mrs. West are natives of San Bernardino and were married here 50 years ago.
Their wedding was one of the important social events of that time and took place at the home of the bride's aunt, Mrs. Faburn, which stood at the corner of Third street and Mount Vernon avenue, where the Santa Fe viaduct now is. The bride, formerly was Miss Nettie Blackburn and the bridegroom was familiarly known as "Bud" West, both families being prominent in the early days of San Bernardino.
One of the features of the reception in observance of the fiftieth anniversary, Mr. and Mrs. West allowed their guests to read the treasured clipping from the old San Bernardino Times, later the Index and still later The Evening Telegram. The "social reporter" wrote an interesting account of the nuptials in the style of the day, telling of going to the wedding in "a hack," and "Miss Nettie Blackburn winning the 'Bud' of the 'West'."
The Wests have resided at Fresno about 20 years, Mr. West having been sent there as a special officer for the Santa Fe. He is now retired and is proprietor of a fine chicken ranch. Many of their friends called during the reception, decorations for which followed the golden theme. A harpist played beautiful numbers throughout the afternoon and the house was adorned with quantities of daffodils, calendulas and Lady Bankshear roses.
The refreshment table was laid with an imported hand-made cloth over gold satin and centered with a huge crystal bowl filled with golden daffodils and fern. Crystal candelabra held golden candles, which burned all afternoon.
Mrs. Bell presided at the coffee service, cakes in variety and ice cream molded as golden wedding bells being served with the beverages. Two cakes, holding 50 gold tapers, also decorated the table. Mr. and Mrs. West were assisted in receiving by Mr. and Mrs. Nelson Hawley of Fresno, also well known in San Bernardino.
A number of relatives of the couple attended the reception, including Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Mee, a nephew of Mr. West, of San Pedro; Mrs. J. Sidney Mee, formerly of San Bernardino, and her son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Lavon Swords (Helen Mee) of Taft; Mrs. Ella MaCall of San Francisco, sister of Mrs. West; and Charles Blackburn, brother of Mrs. West, from Anderson.
San Bernardino Daily News (San Bernardino, CA. P. 11, Col. 5
Sat., Dec. 31, 1938
DEATH CLAIMS NOTED PIONEER
Thomas J. (Bud) West, last surviving child of a pioneer family that arrived in San Bernardino in 1856, died Thursday night in Fresno.
A retired Santa Fe officer, Mr. West once served as constable of the San Bernardino township. With his wife, Nettie Blackburn West, he celebrated his golden wedding anniversary last year in March.
He is survived by his wife and a niece, Minnie More Bell, widow of the late Z. T. Bell, prominent San Bernardino resident. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Mark B. Shaw chapel with burial following in City cemetery.
Born in San Bernardino, Mr. West was one of the nine children of James Monroe West and Adeline Weeks West, who crossed the country in covered wagons from Itawamba county, Miss. (Mississippi), to San Bernardino. The party, which included Mr. West's parents, was stricken with smallpox en route but arrived in San Bernardino more than six months after its start.
Mr. West, in partnership with G. W. Sparks, purchased the ranch which was his home on Third street about a mile east of San Bernardino.
James Monroe West Fr. was a constable and city marshall for many years at Needles. He was shot and killed 12 years ago by two bandits whom he attempted to arrest.
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