For the United States Marine officer and government official, see Owen West.

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.[1][2]

References

  1. ^ Illinois Blue Book 1925-1926, Biographical Sketch of Owen B. West, pg. 208-209
  2. ^ "West Rites". Herald & Review. Elmwood. AP. August 22, 1948. p. 23. Retrieved July 5, 2020 – via Newspapers.com.


Allikas: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Owen_B._West
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