Who was Benjamin West?

Benjamin West (1744–1745) was born in Tisbury, Dukes, Massachusetts, USA and died in Tisbury, Marthas Vineyard, Dukes, Massachusetts, USA. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Benjamin West 1744–1745

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 30 Jun 1744 · Tisbury, Dukes, Massachusetts, USA

Died 13 Jul 1745 · Tisbury, Marthas Vineyard, Dukes, Massachusetts, USA

Father Rev Thomas West

Mother Drusilla Presbury

Siblings Abner West, Benjamin West, Deborah West, Drusilla West, John West, Keturah West, Rev Samuel West, Sarah West, Thomas West, Timothy West

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Rev Thomas West

Drusilla Presbury

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Biography

The story of Benjamin West began in 1744 in Tisbury, Dukes, Massachusetts, USA. Benjamin West passed away in 1745 in Tisbury, Marthas Vineyard, Dukes, Massachusetts, USA.

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Birth of Benjamin West in Tisbury, Dukes, Massachusetts, USA

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Death of Benjamin West in Tisbury, Marthas Vineyard, Dukes, Massachusetts, USA

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Benjamin West

This ancestor line traces from Bradley, Lancashire, , England (1387) to Tisbury, Dukes, Massachusetts, United States (1744) across 11 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Benjamin West (1744–1745) was born in Tisbury, Dukes, Massachusetts, USA and died in Tisbury, Marthas Vineyard, Dukes, Massachusetts, USA. 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 Benjamin 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 11 generations of this lineage geographically.
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