Series 2: John Word West family papers, 1870-1959
Scope and Contents
The first folder (2-01) of genealogical material provides identification for West's huge family network. Folders 2-06/22 are apparently 1880's Fulton County general store business records of John's brother, Pink (Samuel Pinkney West), 16 years his senior, who married and moved away in the 1890's. The remainder of the series (2-23/45) is made up of lesser amounts of papers by and about John's and Eva's relatives. One folder (2-39) contains letters from John to Eva; and another (2-40) holds Eva O. McKee West's family correspondence. Ora Jones' correspondence documents her schooling and teaching career at Shorter College.
Dates
- 1870-1959
Creator
- West, John W. (John Word), 1876-1961 (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
Unrestricted
Biographical / Historical
West was one of nine children and his father was one of twenty. John used his talents and resources to provide financial assistance to a wide range of cousins, their problems ranging from occasional debt to mental illness. He married Eva McKee, a schoolteacher and farmer; they had no children of their own but were able to assist Eva's niece, Ora Jones, and three nephews through college.
Extent
From the Collection: 7 Cubic Feet
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Repository Details
Part of the Georgia Archives Manuscript Collections Repository
5800 Jonesboro Rd
Morrow GA 30260 United States