About Owen B. West
Lived 1869 – 1948 (aged 79). Owen B. West was an American businessperson and politician.
Owen Betterton West (August 1, 1869 – August 20, 1948) was an American farmer, businessman, and politician.
Biography West was born on a farm in Salem Township, Knox County, Illinois. He went to the Yates City, Illinois public schools and to Lombard College in Galesburg, Illinois. West also sent to Brown's Business College. He was a farmer and businessman. West lived in Yates City with his wife and family. He served as mayor of Yates City and was a Republican. West served in the Illinois House of Representatives from 1915 to 1927. West died from a heart attack.
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Who was Owen B. West?
American farmer, businessman, and politician
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Owen B. West was born on 1 August 1869 in Salem Township.
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Owen B. West died on 20 August 1948 in Elmwood.
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Owen B. West was a businessperson and politician.
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Owen B. West was American.
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