Who was Deborah West?

Deborah West (1740–1747) was born in Tisbury, Dukes, Massachusetts, United States and died in Tisbury, Dukes, Massachusetts, United States. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Deborah West 1740–1747

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

Born 19 Oct 1740 · Tisbury, Dukes, Massachusetts, United States

Died 29 Nov 1747 · Tisbury, Dukes, Massachusetts, United States

Father Thomas West Rev

Mother Drusilla Presbury

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

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Immediate Family

Parents

Thomas West Rev

Drusilla Presbury

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Biography

In 1740, Deborah West entered the world in Tisbury, Dukes, Massachusetts, United States, born to thomas west rev and drusilla presbury. Deborah West passed away in 1747 in Tisbury, Dukes, Massachusetts, United States.

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Birth of Deborah West in Tisbury, Dukes, Massachusetts, United States

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Death of Deborah West in Tisbury, Dukes, Massachusetts, United States

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Deborah West

This ancestor line traces from Bradley, Lancashire, , England (1387) to Tisbury, Dukes, Massachusetts, United States (1740) across 11 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Deborah West (1740–1747) was born in Tisbury, Dukes, Massachusetts, United States and died in Tisbury, Dukes, Massachusetts, United States. 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 Deborah 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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