Jessamyn West date of birth:

July 18, 1902

How old was Jessamyn West when died?

81

Where was Jessamyn West born?

Vernon, Indiana

When did Jessamyn West die?

February 22, 1984

Where did Jessamyn West die?

Napa County, California, U.S.

Why did Jessamyn West die?

Stroke

Is Jessamyn West gay or straight?

Straight

What is Jessamyn West's ethnicity?

White

What is Jessamyn West nationality?

American

What is Jessamyn West's occupation?

Writer

Short Biography

Mary Jessamyn West (July 18, 1902 – February 23, 1984) was an American author of short stories and novels, notably The Friendly Persuasion (1945). A Quaker from Indiana, she graduated from Fullerton Union High School in 1919 and Whittier College in 1923. There she helped found the Palmer Society in 1921.