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Kentucky, U.S., Compiled Census and Census Substitutes Index, 1787-1890
Name Amos West Residence Date 1800 County Nicholas
1810 United States Federal Census
Name Annis West [Amos] Residence Date 6 Aug 1810 Residence Place Nicholas, Kentucky
Free White Persons - Males - Under 10 1
Free White Persons - Males - 26 thru 44 1
Free White Persons - Females - Under 10 3
Free White Persons - Females - 10 thru 15 2
Free White Persons - Females - 26 thru 44 1
Number of Enslaved Persons 4
Number of Household Members Under 16 6
Number of Household Members Over 25 2
Number of Household Members 12
1820 United States Federal Census
Name Amos West Enumeration Date 7 Aug 1820 Home in 1820 (City, County, State) Nicholas, Kentucky
Free White Persons - Males - Under 10 2
Free White Persons - Males - 16 thru 18 1
Free White Persons - Males - 16 thru 25 1
Free White Persons - Males - 45 and over 1
Free White Persons - Females - Under 10 1
Free White Persons - Females - 10 thru 15 2
Free White Persons - Females - 16 thru 25 3
Free White Persons - Females - 26 thru 44 1
Free White Persons - Females - 45 and over 1
Number of Persons - Engaged in Agriculture 4
Free White Persons - Under 16 5
Free White Persons - Over 25 3
Total Free White Persons 12
Total All Persons - White, Slaves, Colored, Other 12
Posted 06 Feb 2012 by Ann Guthrie
Deed - Bedford, TN - Book R, p.235 Page 107
Deed Book R, page 235: Amos West & Others to James Alexander, 100 acres. Amos West, Elijah West, Sally W. Lee of Nicholas Co, KY and Eli West of Fayette Co, Ohio conveyed to James Alexander Jr, of Rutherford Co, TN land in
Bedford Co, TN, on waters of Alexanders Creek, being land granted to Elijah West, deceased. Borders James Alexander and lands on which Moses Gess lives on.
Wit: Nathan Adams, William Vinson, Field Coleman, William Trotter. Reg: 27 May 1824.
1830 United States Federal Census
Name Amos West Home in 1830 (City, County, State) Nicholas, Kentucky
Free White Persons - Males - 10 thru 14 1
Free White Persons - Males - 15 thru 19 1
Free White Persons - Males - 50 thru 59 1
Free White Persons - Females - 5 thru 9 1
Free White Persons - Females - 10 thru 14 1
Free White Persons - Females - 15 thru 19 1
Free White Persons - Females - 40 thru 49 1
Slaves - Males - 10 thru 23 1
Slaves - Females - 10 thru 23 2
Slaves - Females - 36 thru 54 1
Free White Persons - Under 20 5
Free White Persons - 20 thru 49 1
Total Free White Persons 7
Total Slaves 4
Total - All Persons (Free White, Slaves, Free Colored) 11
1840 United States Federal Census
Name Amos West Home in 1840 (City, County, State) Nicholas, Kentucky
Free White Persons - Males - 20 thru 29 1
Free White Persons - Males - 70 thru 79 1
Free White Persons - Females - 15 thru 19 1
Free White Persons - Females - 60 thru 69 1
Slaves - Males - 10 thru 23 1
Slaves - Females - 10 thru 23 2
Slaves - Females - 55 thru 99 1
Persons Employed in Agriculture 8
Free White Persons - Under 20 1
Free White Persons - 20 thru 49 1
Total Free White Persons 4
Total Slaves 4
Total All Persons - Free White, Free Colored, Slaves 8
1850 United States Federal Census
Name Amos West Residence Age 84 Birth Date abt 1766 Birthplace Delaware Home in 1850 District 1, Nicholas, Kentucky Occupation Farmer Industry Agriculture Real Estate 3300 Line Number 9 Dwelling Number 711 Family Number 713
Household Members (Name) Age
Amos West 84
Martha West 21 expected age 31
Extracts from a letter written by Amos in 1858 - found with Manard Family Tree:
"I was born in the State of Delaware, County Sussex in the year of our Lord 1766, Oct. 8. On the South side of Indian River, and the east side of Blackwater Creek. My father was Elijah West, and his father was George West. My wife’s maiden name was Betsy Robins. My own children was divided as the sex 3 sons and 7 daughters. I was the oldest of my father’s family not withstanding I am the only one living. The familys of my Brothers Eli and Elijah are all doing well. Some of them in Ohio and others of them in Illinois."
Source for all things about THE LETTER is West Researcher Kevin Copp (copp-2@webtv.net). He lists as his sources: "The following information was extracted from the notes of Mr Wesley West Mt Vernon Iowa and Mrs Letta Brock Stone Book (LBS). These notes are on microfilm. This information below was extracted from copy of letter to LBS from Carolyn Hudson West Long Island New York, March 11 1933."
The Letter was Written in 1858 when Amos is 92 years old. The year before his death.
Addressed to: Capt Kendle West Sussex Co St Delaware South Indian River Baltimore Hundred, received Baltimore Maryland Sept 19 1858.
On back of envelope is written "If Capt West is dead the postmaster will please hand this to some of his friends".
US Federal Census data:
Residence 1810 Age: 44 Nicholas, Kentucky Logan NOT Nicholas an Amos West married Betsy Washburn in Logan on 29 Apr 1819
Residence 1820 Age: 54 Nicholas, Kentucky, United States
Residence 1830 Age: 64 Nicholas, Kentucky
Residence 1840 1 Jun Age: 73 Nicholas, Kentucky, USA
Residence 1850 Age: 84 District 1, Nicholas, Kentucky
United States Census (Slave Schedule), 1850
The census states that Amos is the owner of 11 slaves aged from 77 to 6 months
From History of Bourbon, Scott, Harrison & Nicholas Counties Kentucky edited by Henry Perrin see https://archive.org/details/cu31924081311676
Amos West, a native of North Carolina; subsequently removed to Maryland, where he was married to Elizabeth Robbins, and came to Nicholas County before 1800 ; they had ten children
1810 Census sheet Nicholas KY
m<10 m10-16 m16-26 m26-45 m>45 f<10 f10-16 f16-26 f26-45 f>45
Isaac 1794-00 1784-94 bef 1765 1800-10 1794-00 1784-94 bef 1765
Phillip 1800-10 1784-94 1784-94
Amos 1800-10 1765-84 3 1800-10 2 1794-00 1765-84
United States Census, 1820
Name Amos West Event Place Nicholas, Kentucky, United States Page 128
m<10 m10-16 m16-18 m16-26 m26-45 m>45 f<10 f10-16 f16-26 f26-45 f>45
Amos 2 1810-20 1802-04 1794-04 bef 1775 1810-20 2 1704-10 3 1794-04 1775-94
United States Census, 1830
Name Amos West Event Place Nicholas, Kentucky, United States Page 219
m<5 m5-10 m10-15 m15-20 m20-30 m30-40 m40-50 m50-60 m60-70 f<5 f5-10 f10-15 f15-20 f20-30 f30-40 f40-50 f50-60
Amos 1815-20 1810-15 1770-80 1820-25 1815-20 1810-15 1780-90
United States Census, 1840
Name Amos West Event Place Nicholas, Kentucky, United States Page 83
m<5 m5-10 m10-15 m15-20 m20-30 m30-40 m40-50 m50-60 m60-70 m70-80 f<5 f5-10 f10-15 f15-20 f20-30 f30-40 f40-50 f50-60 f60-70
Amos 1810-20 1760-70 1820-25 1770-80
United States Census, 1850
Name Amos West Event Place Nicholas county, Nicholas, Kentucky Age 84 Birth Year (Estimated) 1766 Birthplace Delaware House Number 711
Role Sex Age Birthplace
Amos West M 54 Delaware Age transcribed wrongly - should be 84
Martha West F 21 Kentucky
Kentucky, Wills and Probate Records, 1774-1989
Name Amos West Probate Date 12 Dec 1859 Probate Place Nicholas, Kentucky Inferred Death Year Abt 1859 Inferred Death Place Kentucky, USA Item Description Executor Bonds, Vol 1-3, 1854-1952
amos west
Posted 28 Oct 2010 by kevin coppess
Amos West of Sussex Co., Del. To William Tingle, Sr. 206 pounds. Amos West brother of Henry West sons of Elijah West being at Youn Branch or Gully formerly called Mirery Branch, Black Water Creek, East Wolf Pit Hell Elder Branch 136 3/4 acres. Wit Littleton
Townsend and Avery Morgon, 11 Sep 1794.
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Bedford Co. TN, Deed Bk. R, page 235, 24 Dec 1821 AMOS WEST, ELIJAH WEST, SALLY W. LEE of Nicholas Co. KY and ELI WEST of Fayette Co. OH conveyed to James Alexander Jr., of Rutherford Co. TN land in Bedford Co., on waters of Alexanders Creek, being land granted to ELIJAH WEST, deceased. Borders James Alexander and lands on which Moses Gess lives on. 100 acres. Wit: Nathan Adams, William Vinson, Field Coleman and William Trotter. Reg: 27 May 1824
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Daniel Godwin Will Date: Probate Date: Godwin, Daniel 13 Nov 1771w. 11 Jan 1771p. To wife Mary Godwin, the plantation, then to son Daniel Godwin, EX. To sons Daniel Godwin, Ceasor Godwin. To my three daughters Mary Godwin, Esther Godwin, Jemima Godwin. Wit; John Wise, Thomas Harvey, Eli West. 1769-1783, 46.
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LETTER
Nicholas County near Carlisle KY Sept 14 1858
My dear Cousin,
After an absence of 46 years from my native state, I once more take occasion to write to you hoping that you are still living and enjoying the greatest blessing that fall to the lot of mortal man, that is health, strength and peace of mind.
Sweet home, the place of my youth; I was born in the state of Delaware, County Sussex in the year of our lord 1766, Oct 8. On the South side of Indian River, and East side of Blackwater Creek.
My father was Elijah West, and his father was George West. My health is very good considering my age. My weight is two hundred and eighteen with lite clothing a short time ago.
My wife’s maiden name was Betsy Robins; she has been ded a little the rise of eighteen years. I raised ten children to be grown, six of them still living. I have a great many grandchildren, two of the number in Oregon. My own children was divided as the sex - 3 sons and 7 daughters. I was the oldest of my father’s family not withstanding I am the only one living. The familys of my Brothers Eli and Elijah are all doing well. Some of them in Ohio and others of them in Illinois.
We have generally been blessed hear with good crops, though quite different this year. The oats were injured with rust, wheat and corn both a little.
My children are all scattered having homes of their own and my family at home now consists of myself and nine blacks at home and two others with my daughters at this time.
I will now give you a short sketch of my travels through the Western States. I have been five times through Tennessee and seen much of it and consider it a good state, and 5 times through Illinois. Spent more than one year there and consider it the Richest state in the The Union. A lack of timber according to my judgement. I have spent some time in the City of St. Louis. It is situated on the west side of the Mississippi in the State of Missouri, a beautiful and thriving place. I have traveled several times through Ohio. I consider it a good medium state.
I will now tell you about my adopted State Kentucky. We have a healthy fertile State well watered more broken than some of the other states, though none of them to be preferred to it, and as it respects stock of Horses, cattle, sheep, hogs, Jacks, and mules, we think that we excel all of the States in quality. Nor do we think that we can be beet in the noreworts(North?). Horse colts sell according to fancy from $100 to $500 fine calves at from $50 $100 fine Jacks from $300 to $5000. Mule colts from $50 to $100 when wened. Our grass excels the grass of any of the other states.
I emigrated to Kentucky in 1798 and fourteen years after visited my native state and since I know but little of my old home, and would be vary much gratified to have a full account as possible of the changes, improvements health of the country, and want to know all about the fishery, Oisters Clams,etc., and if the inlet of Indian River is where it was in the year ninety(1790?) or hais it changed it Location.
I will mention something about the price of land in this part of the state. Land that is considered poore and in poore state of cultivation is worth from twenty to thirty dollars, then when we sell our best farming Lands well improved with good houses and all the conveniences that we think necessary to the comfort of a farm it brings from Seventy-five to one hundred dollars per acre, there is both extremes the Lowest and the highest prices on the lands that is considered farming lands.
Now if my relation is not living who this letter is directed to I would be much pleased if some one would have the kindness to answer it and tell me about my old home and all of the changes that has taking place and what Improvements are going on and If they have any Steam factorys or fine machinery in my old neighborhood.
I am now nearly ninety two years old and think a great deal about old home and would be glad to hear as soon as possible. Now In conclusion, I bid you all a final farewell Relations old friends and old home and commend to God our Creator
Adue
Amos West
The West family register : important lines traced 1326-1928
Amos West, who was possibly the brother of Elijah, was born in North Carolina. He moved to Maryland where he married Elizabeth Robbins, and they went to Nicholas County, Kentucky. He had at least nine children, the names of two of whom are known:
1. Mary West married Enoch Conyers, and moved to Quincy, Illinois, leaving several children.
2. Elijah West, born in 1804 in Nicholas County, Kentucky, died June 3, 1877. He was county judge for several years and married 1st, Maria B. Smoot, who died in 1863, and 2nd, Mrs. Rosanna Hughes. Mr. West had 13 children, of whom eight died childless. The others were:
1. Sarah A. West married Col. R. A. Stewart, and moved to Orange Lake, Florida.
2. William H. West remained on the home place.
3. Mary G. West married John W. Parker,. and moved to Vermilion County, Illinois.
4. Lizzie A. West married Rev. H. W. Abbott, and moved to Monmouth, Kansas.
5. George B. West moved to Wichita, Kansas.
