I can trace my line as far back as 1835. REV James Edwin west born in spartenburg, sc. I don't know when moved but, in 1875 my great-grandfather was born in Murray County, Ga. rev. James Edwin west was a blind minister, Baptist i believe. he did most of his work in calhon, GA (Gordon County) he's buried at a small cemetery near a church were he worked at. i need help.