He was living with his mother in 24-WD Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, PA, in 1900 and he was listed in the 1900 US Census as Erwin P. West; his aunt Emma Zieber and his cousin Eugene Roy Zieber were living with them. Before 1910, they all moved to Lower Merion Township, Montgomery County, PA, where his brother was living. The 1910 US Census lists him as Irwin T. West (26, single, proprietor, automobiles). Between 1910 and 1915, Erwyn moved to Michigan. Around 1913, he married Jassamine Wonda (~1881-?). His World War I Registration Card, dated Sept 12, 1918, lists him as Erwyn Porter West, Asst. Genl. Mgr., steel mill, working for the John A. Crowley Co., in Detroit. His wife's name is specified as Jassamine Wonda West. The 1920 US Census of 16-WD Detroit, Wayne County, MI, lists Erwyn P. West (36, head, born PA, parents born PA, electrical engineer, foundry) with Jenine W. (40, wife, born IL) and daughters Barbara (5) and Mary L. (2/12), both born in Michigan, on Campbell Avenue. The 1930 US Census of Grosse Ile Township, Wayne County, MI, lists Ervine P. West (48, head, married at age 30, exporter, manuf. agents) with Jessamine W. (50, wife) and daughters Barbara (15) and Mary L. (10). Children:
o        Barbara (~1915-)
o        Mary L. (1920-)

Black sheep of the family according to Bill West IV.

Worked as an instrument worker for the WPA surveying project in 1940.

The Record of the Class of 1904, Haverford College
Erwyn Porter West, “Westy.” Engineering. Philadelphia, Pa.
“His very foot has music in’t.”
Entered Class Freshman year from Haverford College Grammar School. Mandolin Club
(1. 2. 3, 4) ; Leader (3. 4) ; Glee Club (1, 2, 3. 4) : Leader (4) ; Banjo Club (1, 2) ; Class Football Team (1); Class Vice-President (3); Freshman Rulers Committee; Junior Play Committee; Senior Day Committee.