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James Edward West

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Birthplace: Washington, District of Columbia, United States
Death: May 15, 1948 (71)
New Rochelle, Westchester County, NY, United States
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Son of James Robert West and Mary West
Husband of Marion West
Father of Marion Higgins; Private; Private; Private and Private

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About James E. West

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/James_E._West_(Scouting)

James Edward West (May 16, 1876 – May 15, 1948) was a lawyer and an advocate of children's rights, who became the first professional Executive Secretary, soon renamed Chief Scout Executive, of the Boy Scouts of America (BSA), serving from 1911 to 1943. Upon his retirement from the BSA, West was given the title of Chief Scout.

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James E. West's Timeline

1876
May 16, 1876
Washington, District of Columbia, United States
1948
May 15, 1948
Age 71
New Rochelle, Westchester County, NY, United States
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