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Amos West

Birthdate:
Birthplace: Duxbury, Plymouth County, Province of Massachusetts
Death: June 24, 1759 (49)
Lebanon, Connecticut, United States
Immediate Family:

Son of Samuel West and Martha West
Husband of Sarah West
Father of Bathsheba West; Abigail Porter; Sarah West; Abiah West; Simeon West and 4 others
Brother of Nathan West; Sarah Clapp and Moses West
Half brother of Charles West; Joshua Delano, Sr.; Thankful Metcalf; Abiah Bartlett and Rhoda Winsor

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About Amos West

Descendant of Mayflower passengers John and Priscilla Alden



HISTORY OF THE TOWN OF STONINGTON, County of New London, Connecticut, from its first settlement in 1649 to 1900, by Richard Anson Wheeler, New London, CT, 1900, p. 627

  • 'Encyclopedia of Connecticut biography, genealogical-memorial; representative citizens; (1917-[23])
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  • Pg. 118
  • (II) Samuel West, son of Francis and Margery (Reeves) West, was born in 1643, and died May 8, 1689. He lived in Duxbury, where he was constable in 1674. He married, September 26, 1668, Tryphosa Partridge, daughter of George and Sarah (Tracy) Partridge, of Duxbury, Massachusetts. Issue : Francis, born November 13, 1669, died in 1731 ; Juen, born September 8, 1671, died young; Samuel, born December 23, 1672; Peletiah, born March 8, 1674, died in 1756; Hon. Ebenezer, born July 22, 1676; John, born March 6, 1679; Abigail, born September 26, 1682 ; Bathsheba.
  • (III) Samuel (2) West, son of Samuel (I) and Tryphosa (Partridge) West, was born December 23, 1672, and died about 1763. He lived in Duxbury, and after 1723 in Lebanon, Connecticut, and was one of the organizers, in 1730, of the Goshen Church of Lebanon. He married, June 30, 1709, Martha Delano, daughter of John and Mercy (Peabody) Simmons, and widow of Ebenezer Delano. Her grandmother, Elizabeth (Alden) Peabody, was the daughter of John and Priscilla (Mullins) Alden, of the "Mayflower." Issue of Samuel (2) and Martha West: 'Amos, born May 29, 1710'; Nathan, of whom further; Sarah, born November 8, 1712; Moses, born March 4, 1716. .....
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MH:SC501391 https://www.myheritage.com/research/record-40000-70748042/amos-west... https://www.myheritage.com/research/record-40000-70748042/amos-west... Amos West
Gender: Male
Birth: May 29 1710 - Duxbury, Plymouth County, Massachusetts
Marriage: Spouse: Sarah West - July 21 1738
Father: <a>Samuel West</a>
Mother: <a>Martha West (born Simmons)</a>
Wife: <a>Sarah West</a>
Children: <a>Bathsheba West</a>, <a>Abigail West</a>, <a>Bathsheba West</a>, <a>Sarah West</a>, <a>Abiah West</a>, <a>Reuben West</a>, <a>Simeon West</a>, <a>Levi West</a>, <a>Judah West</a>, <a>Amos West</a>
Siblings: <a>Nathan West</a>, <a>Sarah Clapp (born West)</a>, <a>Moses West</a> 4

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MH:SC504580 https://www.myheritage.com/research/record-90100-25018647/history-o... https://www.myheritage.com/research/record-90100-25018647/history-o... 1900 &lt;p&gt;History of Stonington, New London, CONN., 1900&lt;br /&gt;Date: 1900&lt;br /&gt;Place:  London, England &lt;br /&gt;Publication place:  Connecticut, USA &lt;br /&gt;Text: "...lying in the southeast comer of the town. Samuel West (poet) (No. 8) m. Martha Delano June 20, 1709; removed to Pembroke in 1749. CHILDREN: 80 AMOS, b. May 29. 1710. 81 NATHAN, b. Aug. 18. 1711. 32 SARAH..."&lt;br /&gt;About this source: &lt;br /&gt;Title: History of Stonington, New London, CONN., 1900&lt;br /&gt;Description: Book digitizedby Google from the library of the University of Virginia and uploaded to the Internet Archive by user tpb., Replace&lt;br /&gt;Publication date: 1900&lt;br /&gt;Publisher: New London,Conn., Press of the Day publishing company&lt;br /&gt;Author: Wheeler, Richard Anson, b. 1817&lt;br /&gt;Sponsor: Google&lt;br /&gt;Tags: americana&lt;br /&gt;Notes: Four blank leaves for births, marriages, and deaths inserted between p. 736 and p. 737.,&lt;br /&gt;Contributor: University of Virginia&lt;/p&gt; 4

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MH:SC504581 https://www.myheritage.com/research/record-90100-29864163/the-new-e... https://www.myheritage.com/research/record-90100-29864163/the-new-e... 1906 &lt;p&gt;The New England Historical and Genealogical Register, Boston, Mass, 1906&lt;br /&gt;Date: 1906&lt;br /&gt;Place:  England &lt;br /&gt;Publication place:  Boston, Massachusetts, USA &lt;br /&gt;Text: "...Prudence, b. June 1, 1751. x. Mary, b. Jan. 28, 1753. 15. Amos 4 West (Samuel? Samuel? Francis 1 ), born May 29, 1710, married, July 21, 1738, Sarah Cutten of Watertown. He lived in Lebanon, Conn., Goshen parish..."&lt;br /&gt;About this source: &lt;br /&gt;Title: The New England Historical and Genealogical Register, Boston, Mass, 1906&lt;br /&gt;Description: Title from cover, Vols. for 1883-1898 include section: Genealogical gleanings in England, by H. F. Waters, Vols. for 1900-1923 include annual supplementto Apr. no.: Proceedings of the New-England Historic Genealogical Society at the annual meeting, 1900-1923; proceedings incorporated in Apr. issue, 1923-, Current issues found in Family History Center, America, history and life, Historical abstracts. Part A. Modern history abstracts, Historical abstracts. Part B. Twentieth century abstracts, Recently published articles, Writings on American history, Vols. for 1875-Jan. 1975 called also no. 113-513, General index: Vols. 1 (1847)-10 (1856), in v. 10 (Includes index to the journal under its earlier titles); v. 11 (1857)-15 (1861) in v. 15 (Includes index to the journal under its earlier title); v. 51 (1897)-112 (1958). 1 v. ; Person index: Vols. 1 (1847)-50 (1896). 3 v. (Includes index to the journal under its earlier titles); Subject index:Vols. 1 (1847)-50 (1896). 1 v. (Includes index to the journal under its earlier titles); v. 51 (1897)-142 (1988). 1 v.; Place index: Vols. 1 (1847)-41 (1887), in v. 42 (Includes index to the journal under its earlier titles); v. 1 (1847)-50 (1896). 1 v. (Includes index to the journal under its earlier titles); Genealogy and pedigree index: Vols. 1 (1847)-50 (1896), in v. 50 (Includes index to thejournal under its earlier titles); Testators in Water's Genealogical gleanings in England: Vols. 37 (1883)-52 (1898), in v. 52&lt;br /&gt;Volume: vol. 60&lt;br /&gt;Publication date: 1906&lt;br /&gt;Publisher: Boston : The Society&lt;br /&gt;Author: Waters, Henry F. (Henry Fitz-Gilbert), 1833-1913, New England Historic Genealogical Society&lt;br /&gt;Sponsor: Brigham Young University-Idaho&lt;br /&gt;Tags: family_history_library, brighamyounguniversityidaho, americana&lt;br /&gt;Notes: No table-of-contents pages found&lt;br /&gt;Contributor: Brigham Young University-Idaho, David O. McKay Library&lt;/p&gt; 4

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MH:SC504582 https://www.myheritage.com/research/record-90100-29876161/the-new-e... https://www.myheritage.com/research/record-90100-29876161/the-new-e... &lt;p&gt;The New England Historical and Genealogical Register, Boston, Mass, 1906&lt;br /&gt;Date: 1906&lt;br /&gt;Place:  England &lt;br /&gt;Publication place:  Boston, Massachusetts, USA &lt;br /&gt;Text: "... b. June 1, 1751. x. Mary, b. Jan. 28, 1753. 15. Amos 4 West (Samuel, 3 Samuel, 2 Francis 1 ), born May 29, 1710, married, July 21, 1738, Sarah Cutten of Watertown. He lived in Lebanon, Conn., Goshen parish..."&lt;br /&gt;About this source: &lt;br /&gt;Title: The New England Historical and Genealogical Register, Boston, Mass, 1906&lt;br /&gt;Description: Entitled New England historical and genealogical register and antiquarian journal, 1853-1873, Other slight variations in title, CLICK ON WEB ADDRESS TO REACHSELECTED VOLUMES, Vols. 37-52 (1883-98) include section: Genealogical gleanings in England, by H. F. Waters, Beginning in 1924, Proceedings are incorporated into the Apr. number, Vols. 54-77 include annual supplement to Apr. number: Proceedings of the New-England Historic Genealogical Society at the annual meeting, 1900-23, Vols. 84-86 (1930-1932) January numbers accompanied by supplements, each containing index to preceding vol, General index: Vols. 1-10, 1847-56, in v. 10.; Vols. 11-15, 1857-61, in v. 15.; Person index: Vols. 1-50, 1847-96. 3 v.; Subject index: Vols. 1-50, 1847-96. 1 v.; Place index: Vols. 1-41, 1847-87, in v. 42.; Vols. 1-50, 1847-96. 1 v.; Genealogy and pedigree index: Vols. 1-50, 1847-96, in v. 50.; Testators in Water's Genealogical gleanings in England: Vols. 37-52,1883-98, in v. 52; Abridged index: Vols. 51-112, 1897-1958. 1 v.; Subject and Place index: Vols. 1-50, 1847-96. 1 v. (Reprinted by Genealogical Pub. Co.), Lincoln collection has 13 v.: Vol. 41, no. 162 (Apr. 1887), v. 76, no. 303 (July 1922), v. 84, no. 333, 335 (Jan., July 1930), v. 85, no. 337-340 (Jan.-Oct. 1931), v. 86, no. 341-342 (Jan.-Apr. 1932), and indexes to v. 83-85 (1929-1931, supplements to Jan. issues, 1930-1932), Lincoln copies: Bound in paper wrappers, with printed lettering on covers and spine ; Portraits, with facsimile signatures, on frontispieces, accompanied by guard sheets ; Publisher's advertisements on pages at end and cover p. [3]-[4], Lincoln copies: Supplements: Bound in paper wrappers, with printed lettering on cover, Lincoln copy: Vol. 41, no. 162 (Apr. 1887):P. 153-157: The lineage of President Abraham Lincoln traced from Samuel Lincoln / by Samuel Shackford, Lincoln copy: Vol. 76, no. 303 (July 1922): Sticker affixed to cover p. [1]: From Mrs. Charles F. White, 230 Warren Street, Brookline, Massachusetts ; Lacks frontispiece and p. 163-170 ; Inscription in pencil on p. 171: Preceding pages, The Lincoln Memorial Tablet, Boston, 16, 16 18&lt;br /&gt;Volume: 1906 The New England historical and genealogical register&lt;br /&gt;Publication date: 1847&lt;br /&gt;Publisher: [Boston] : [New England Historic Genealogical Society]&lt;br /&gt;Author: Waters, Henry F. (Henry Fritz-Gilbert). Genealogical gleanings in England, New England Historic Genealogical Society, New England Historic Genealogical Society. Proceedings&lt;br /&gt;Sponsor: Internet Archive&lt;br /&gt;Tags: allen_county, americana&lt;br /&gt;Notes: There are no chapters&lt;br /&gt;Contributor: Allen County Public Library Genealogy Center&lt;/p&gt; 4

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MH:SC504583 https://www.myheritage.com/research/record-90100-352473340/putnams-... https://www.myheritage.com/research/record-90100-352473340/putnams-... 1898 &lt;p&gt;Putnams historical magazine, Danvers, Mass, 1897&lt;br /&gt;Date: 1897&lt;br /&gt;Publication date: 1898&lt;br /&gt;Publication place:  Danvers, Massachusetts, USA &lt;br /&gt;Text: "...Delano, born June 8, 1702. 172 Abia Delano, born Aug. 7, 1704. By second husband : • 173 Amos West, born May 29, 1710. 174 Nathan West, born Aug. 18, 1711.175 Sarah West, born Nov. 8, 1712. 176 Moses West..."&lt;br /&gt;About this source: &lt;br /&gt;Title: Putnams historical magazine, Danvers, Mass, 1897&lt;br /&gt;Description:Description based on: new ser., v. 6 (Jan.-Dec. 1898); title from volume title page, 16&lt;br /&gt;Volume: 1897 Putnam's historical magazine&lt;br /&gt;Publication date: 1898&lt;br /&gt;Publisher: Danvers, Mass. : Eben Putnam&lt;br /&gt;Author: Putnam, Eben, 1868-1933&lt;br /&gt;Sponsor: Internet Archive&lt;br /&gt;Tags: allen_county, americana&lt;br /&gt;Notes: This is from a photocopy of an original book. The copyright date is on the title page. There are no chapters&lt;br /&gt;Contributor: Allen County Public Library GenealogyCenter&lt;/p&gt; 4

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MH:SC504584 https://www.myheritage.com/research/record-90100-39657038/americana... https://www.myheritage.com/research/record-90100-39657038/americana... &lt;p&gt;Americana (American Historical Magazine), Vol. 16, January, 1922-December, 1922&lt;br /&gt;Date: 1922&lt;br /&gt;Publication place:  New York, USA &lt;br /&gt;Text: "...John and Priscilla (Mullins) Alden, of the * Mayflower. Issue of Samuel (2) and Martha West: 1. Amos, born May 29, 1710. 2. Nathan, of whom further. 3. Sarah, born November 8, 1712. 4. Moses, boru March..."&lt;br /&gt;About this source: &lt;br /&gt;Title: Americana (American Historical Magazine), Vol. 16, January, 1922-December, 1922&lt;br /&gt;Description: Title varies slightly: the word "illustrated" appears underneath the title but is not considered part of title, Title from cover, Suspended publication during 1917, Issues for June 1909-1916 published by the National Americana Society; 1918-1943 by the American Historical Company, Inc. (1918-Jan. 1939 under its earlier name: American Historical Society, Inc.), 16&lt;br /&gt;Volume: yr.1922&lt;br /&gt;Publication date: 1909&lt;br /&gt;Publisher: New York : National Americana Society&lt;br /&gt;Author: American Historical Company, National Americana Society, American Historical Society&lt;br /&gt;Sponsor: Internet Archive&lt;br /&gt;Tags: allen_county, americana&lt;br /&gt;Notes: Book is made of photocopied pages. Some pages are printed lightly and/or skewed&lt;br /&gt;Contributor: Allen County Public Library Genealogy Center&lt;/p&gt; 4

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MH:SC504585 https://www.myheritage.com/research/record-90100-92525161/encyclope... https://www.myheritage.com/research/record-90100-92525161/encyclope... 1923 &lt;p&gt;Encyclopedia of Connecticut Biography, Genealogical-Memorial; Representative Citizens, 1923&lt;br /&gt;Date: 1923&lt;br /&gt;Place:  Connecticut, USA &lt;br /&gt;Text: "...of John and Priscilla (Mullins) Alden, of the "Mayflower." Issue of Samuel (2) and Martha West: Amos, born May 29, 1710; Nathan, of whom further ; Sarah, born November 8, 1712; Moses, born March 4, 1..."&lt;br /&gt;About this source: &lt;br /&gt;Title: Encyclopedia of Connecticut Biography, Genealogical-Memorial; Representative Citizens, 1923&lt;br /&gt;Subject: Connecticut -- Biography -- Dictionaries, Connecticut -- Genealogy&lt;br /&gt;Description: Foreword: " … it is important that we gather up the fleeting memories of the past and give them permanent record in well-chosen words of biography, and in such reproduction of the lost faces as modern science makes possible." Compiled with the assistance of a capable corps of advisers and contributors.; Other author: Hart, Samuel, 1845-1917; American Historical Society; Volume lacks publication date. Set published 1917-[23]&lt;br /&gt;Volume: v.9&lt;br /&gt;Publication date: 1923&lt;br /&gt;Publisher: American Historical Society&lt;br /&gt;Sponsor: LYRASIS Members and Sloan Foundation&lt;br /&gt;Tags: connecticutstatelibrary, americana&lt;br /&gt;Notes: No table-of-contents pages found&lt;br /&gt;Contributor: Connecticut State Library&lt;/p&gt; 4

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Amos West's Timeline

1710
May 29, 1710
Duxbury, Plymouth County, Province of Massachusetts
1739
May 1, 1739
Lebanon, New London County, Connecticut
1741
July 9, 1741
Lebanon, New London County, Connecticut
1745
August 28, 1745
Lebanon, New London County, Connecticut
1748
March 15, 1748
Lebanon, New London County, Connecticut
1750
June 6, 1750
Lebanon, New London County, Connecticut
1751
May 21, 1751
Lebanon, New London County, Connecticut
1754
May 20, 1754
Lebanon, New London County, Connecticut
1757
April 4, 1757
Lebanon, New London County, Connecticut