Hugh Robert Westfall

Brief Life History of Hugh Robert

When Hugh Robert Westfall was born on 6 August 1916, in West Virginia, United States, his father, Alexander J Westfall, was 41 and his mother, Violena Jean Channels, was 37. He married Delphia J Cottrell in 1937, in Roane, West Virginia, United States. They were the parents of at least 1 son. He lived in Roane, West Virginia, United States for about 10 years. He died on 14 February 1985, at the age of 68.

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Family Time Line

Hugh Robert Westfall
1916–1985
Delphia J Cottrell
1919–2002
Marriage: 1937
Gene Edward Westfall
1938–2004

Sources (3)

  • Hugh Westfall, "United States Census, 1930"
  • Hugh R Westfall in entry for Gene E Westfall, "United States, Social Security Numerical Identification Files (NUMIDENT), 1936-2007"
  • Haugh Westfall in household of Etix L Westfall, "United States Census, 1920"

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World Events (8)

1917

U.S. intervenes in World War I, rejects membership of League of Nations.

1917 · Joining the First World War

Starting with the sinking of the RMS Lusitania, which killed 128 American citizens, and many other conflicts with trade from Germany. Congress held a special meeting that resulted in The United States declaring war on Germany. Formally entering the First World War.

1935 · The FBI is Established

The Bureau of Investigation's name was changed to the Federal Bureau of Investigation to help citizens know that the Government is helping protect from threats both domestically and abroad.

Name Meaning

Americanized form of German Westfahl and Westphal .

Dictionary of American Family Names © Patrick Hanks 2003, 2006.

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