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Historical records matching Lt. Col. John Anthony West
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About Lt. Col. John Anthony West
Married Matilda in 1661. He was one of Accomack County's leading men. He had thousands of acres of land. He was a shipbuilder and carpenter, a justice of the court, high sheriff of the county, and held various military ranks to Colonel. At one time he owned part of Tangier Island. In 1650, Sir William Berkeley granted him 1600 acres for transportation by his father Anthony of 32 persons into the colony from England (a retroactive "sweetheart deal").
He was also maintained a simultaneous second family with one Frances Chambers.
His will was probated 8-3-1703. When typed, double spaced, the will covers 17 pages.
Do not confuse him with Col. John West of New Kent County, VA.
No he does NOT belong to the de la Warr family.
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- Name: John West Gender: Male Christening Date: 13 Apr 1638 Christening Place: SAINT DUNSTAN,STEPNEY,LONDON,ENGLAND Birth Date: Birthplace: Death Date: Name Note: Race: Father's Name: Anthony West Father's Birthplace: Father's Age: Mother's Name: Anne Mother's Birthplace: Mother's Age: Indexing Project (Batch) Number: C05576-6 System Origin: England-ODM GS Film number: 595417 Reference ID: [8]X-7424 06:56, 19 July 2013 (EDT)
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Lt. Col. John Anthony West's Timeline
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April 13, 1638
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Stepney, London, Middlesex , England (United Kingdom)
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August 31, 1658
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Accomack County, Virginia, United States
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1661
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Northampton County, Virginia
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1662
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Wachapreague, Accomack County, VA, United States
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1662
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Accomac, Accomack, Virginia, United States
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1665
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Accomack County, Virginia, Colonial America
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1672
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Accomack County, VA, Colonial America
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1673
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Accomack County, Virginia
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March 27, 1674
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Accomack County, VA, British North America
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