Frank A. West
Representing: Union
G.A.R Post
- Maj. Johnson Post 114, Prosser, Benton County, WA.
Unit History
- 2nd Minnesota Infantry A
Levi, Frank and Elizabeth West; Brothers and Sister
Family History
Created by Brian
Frank A. West
- Birth
- 31 Aug 1843
Indiana, USA
- Death
- 22 Mar 1917 (aged 73)
Puyallup, Pierce County, Washington, USA
- Burial
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Prosser, Benton County, Washington, USA Show Map GPS-Latitude: 46.2041667, Longitude: -119.7558333
- Memorial ID
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Elijah West Father
Amy Lewis Mother
Siblings:
Born in Indiana. A resident of Pleasant Grove, Olmsted County, Minnesota when he enlisted for three years' service. Mustered in as a Private in the 2nd Minnesota Infantry the same day as his enlistment at Fort Snelling, Minnesota. He transferred 22 Oct 1863 to the Signal Corps, U.S. Army. He reenlisted in the Signal Corps 13 Feb 1864 and served until he was discharged, 14 Oct 1865. He resided at Olmsted County, Minnesota until at least 1870. He married Eunice Miriam Miller at Olmsted County, 25 Mar 1870. He was a resident of Coffey County, Kansas by 1875. Between 1880 and 1900 he resided in Montana and South Dakota, where he farmed. By 1904 he was a resident of Prosser, Benton County, Washington where he worked in real estate. He was a charter member of Maj. Johnson Post No. 114 at Prosser, Washington, serving the post as Adjutant in 1909, and Post Commander in 1910 and 1911. He eventually relocated to Sumner, Pierce County, Washington and then to Algona, King County, Washington. He was admitted to the Washington State Soldiers Colony at Orting, Pierce County, Washington 11 Jun 1915. He died at the home of his daughter Ethel at Puyallup, Pierce County, Washington.
Cemetery
Buried at Prosser Cemetery
Row: Block 25 Lot 1