The purpose for setting up this blog is to find and communicate with descendants of Chauncey Walker West, born 6 Feb. 1827 in Erie County, Pennsylvania for the purpose of replacing the badly weathered grave monument at his and other family members gravesite in the Ogden City Cemetery.
Edward Tullidge, pioneer historian wrote that Chauncey Walker West was "one of the most distinguished persons in the history of this territory." (speaking of Utah territory).
This is my first attempt to set up and use a blog. Haven't learned how to post pictures, but I will and then I will post a picture of the monument.
The Bott Monument Co. of Ogden, Utah estimated the cost to replace the present monument with a new one of the same size and shape of granite would cost about $10,000.00.
Many other descendants are enthusiastically in favor of this project.
Information on how contributions can be made will be coming in future blogs.
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