Lived in Philadelphia, PA.
The 1880 US Census of 24-WD Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, PA, lists Charles West (age 39, head, car builder) with Maria (34, wife), William (11, son), Charles (9, son) and Mary (7, daughter). The 1900 US Census of 24-WD Philadelphia lists Charles E. West (57, head, born Dec 1842, car builder, married 32 years) with Maria L. (55, wife, born Mar 1845, 3 children born, 2 children living) and 4 boarders. Children:William (~1869-?), Charles (~1871-?), Mary (~1873-?)