2839. West

Outline

1. John West m. Ann ____; Drayton, Somerset, Eng.
2. (prob.) Nicholas West (d. 1601) m. (1) Anne ____ (d. 1595); Drayton, Somerset, Eng.
3. Richard West (1579–1643) m. 1601 (1) Magdalin Staple alias Cooke (ca. 1580–1641); Drayton, Somerset, Eng.
4. Joan West (1606–1654) m. 1627 John White (1602–1673); Drayton, South Petherton, Somerset, Eng.; Salem, Lancaster, Mass.

Sources

The composition of this family is greatly clarified by Patricia A. Metsch, The Identity of Phillipa, Second Wife of Nicholas West of Drayton, Somerset, and Grandmother of Joan (West) White of Lancaster, Massachusetts, New England Historical and Genealogical Register 162 (2008): 93-7, though she was unable to fully establish Philippa’s parentage.

Related surnames

5679. Staple alias Cooke · 1419. White