Cennie Francis Wilson was born on August 19, 1870 in Cannon County, TN to John Lee Wilson & Mary Ann (Elam) Wilson.

Note: Her death certificate says 1869, but she is not listed in the 1870 USA Census with her family so I don't believe the death certificate is correct. The 1900 USA Census says August 1871 and her headstone says 1871 if you have more accurate info, please share...

In the 1880 USA Census taken on June 1, 1880, the family was living in the 5th Civil District of Woodbury in Cannon County, Tennessee. The household: WILSON [John L (33) Head, Mary A (34) Wife, Sena F (9) Daughter, Margaret J. E. (7) Daughter, Sarah T (4) Daughter, Mary J (9/12), and Dora C (2)]. John L Wilson was a Farmer.

Cennie Francis WILSON married William Carroll Forrest West about 1890 in Cannon County, TN. This comes from the 1900 USA Census that said they had been married for 10 years. Can't find their marriage record online.

In the 1900 USA Census taken on July 11, 1900: Cennie was living in Civil District 8 of Woodbury in Cannon County, TN with her husband. The household: WEST [Forrest (34) Head, Francis (28) Wife, Lillie (7) Daughter, Hettie (5) Daughter, John (4) Son, Lillard (2) Son, Clingman (1) Son]. He was a farmer of a general farm (farm schedule #122) and owned his property. They've been married 10 years and have 5 children.

In the 1910 USA Census taken on April 21, 1910: Cennie was living in Civil District 8 of Woodbury in Cannon County, TN with her husband. The household: WEST [Forrest (44) Head, Cenie (38) Wife, Lily (17) Daughter, Hetty (15) Daughter, John Carl (14) Son, Lillard (13) Son, Clingman (11) Son, Lizzie (9) Daughter, Morgan (7) Son, Hester (5) Daughter, Opha (4) Daughter, Nezzie (1-6/12) Daughter]. The family was living on Stage Road. He was a farmer of a general farm. He owned his farm. They've been married 20 years and had 11 children with 10 still living.

In the 1920 USA Census taken on January 10, 1910: Cennie was living in Civil District 8 of Woodbury in Cannon County, TN with her husband. The household: WEST [William C (52) Head, Sceanie F. (48) Wife, John C (23) Son, Lillard F (22) Son, Clingman (20) Son, Mary E (18) Daughter, Morgan (17) Son, Willie E (15) Daughter, Opha L (13) Daughter, and Nezzie W (11) Daughter, Minnie G (8) Daughter, William C (88) Father]. Her F.I.L. William C is living with them, is widowed and is 88 y/o. The family was living on Memphis to Bristol Highway.

In the 1930 USA Census taken on April 11, 1930, Cennie was living in the 8th Civil District of Woodbury in Cannon County, TN. The household: WEST [Cennie (58), PRATER [Christeen (12) Gr. Daughter]]. She is listed as head of household and is widowed. She is living next door to her daughter's family (Mary Elizabeth WEST Logan).

In the 1940 USA Census taken on April 22, 1940, Cennie was living in the 8th Civil District of Woodbury in Cannon County, TN. Cennie is living with her daughter's family (Mary Elizabeth West Logan). She is widowed. The household: LOGAN [Clarence (37), Lizzie (39), Ruban (17), Clarence Jr (15), Lida (14), Vida (14), James (11), Lois (10), Bob (7), Mary (5), Carl (2), WEST [Cennia (68) M.I.L], LOGAN [Roy (61) Father]].

Cennie Frances West died on May 30, 1943 in the 8th Civil District (R#2) of Woodbury, Cannon County, Tenn. She was 73 y/o. It says her date of birth was August 19, 1869 in Cannon County. Her husband was Forrest West. She was a Widow. Her Father was John Wilson and her Mother was Mary Ann Elam. The informant was Grace Akers. I can't make out what the medical condition was?

Children of Forrest & Cennie West:

1). Lillie Agnes (West) Prater (1893-1969)

2). Hettie Virginia (West) Travis (1894-1941)

3). John Carroll West (1896-1981)

4). Lillard Frank West (1897-1990)

5). Clingman "Cling" West (1899-1995)

6). Mary Elizabeth (West) Logan (1901-1994)

7). Morgan West (1902-2002)

8). Willie Esther "Hester" (West) Mason (1904-1972)

9). Opha Laura (West) Mears (1906-1988)

10). Nezzie White (West) Young (1908-1964)

11). Minnie Grace (West) Akers (1911-1988)