Abel Sr (1734–1816) was born in Deep Creek, Accomack County, Virginia and died in Accomack Co, VA. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Abel West Sr 1734–1816

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 30 May 1734 · Deep Creek, Accomack County, Virginia

Died 30 May 1816 · Accomack Co, VA

Father John Anthony West Of Andua Nandua

Mother Ann Nancy Milby

Spouse Bridget Hudson

Children Francis Frank West Sr

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Immediate Family

Parents

John Anthony West Of Andua Nandua

Ann Nancy Milby

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Bridget Hudson

Children

Francis Frank West Sr

Biography

Abel West Sr was born in 1734 in Deep Creek, Accomack County, Virginia, the child of john anthony west of andua nandua and ann nancy milby. Abel West Sr married bridget hudson, and had children including francis frank west sr. Abel West Sr passed away in 1816 in Accomack Co, VA.

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Birth of Abel West Sr in Deep Creek, Accomack County, Virginia

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Death of Abel West Sr in Accomack Co, VA

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Abel Sr

This ancestor line traces from Merry Branch, Nandua Creek, Accomack County, Virginia, USA (1696) to Deep Creek, Accomack County, Virginia (1734) across 2 generations.

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: Abel Sr (1734–1816) was born in Deep Creek, Accomack County, Virginia and died in Accomack Co, VA. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (B) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Abel in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 2 generations of this lineage geographically.
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