Who was Elizabeth West?

Elizabeth West (1573–1632) was born in Wherwell, Hampshire, England and died in Compton Valence, Dorset, England. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Elizabeth West 1573–1632

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

Born 11 Sep 1573 · Wherwell, Hampshire, England

Died 15 Jan 1632 · Compton Valence, Dorset, England

Father Sir Thomas 2Nd Baron De La Warre West

Mother Lady Anne Knollys

Siblings Anne West, Catherine West, Eleanor West, Francis Governor Of Virginia West, Francis West, Helena West, Jane West, John Governer Of Virginia West, Letitia West, Lt Nathaniel West, Margery West, Nathaniel West, Penelope West, Robert West, Thomas 3Rd Baron De La Warr West, Thomas West, Walsingham West

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Immediate Family

Parents

Sir Thomas 2Nd Baron De La Warre West

Lady Anne Knollys

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Children

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Biography

In 1573, Elizabeth West entered the world in Wherwell, Hampshire, England, born to sir thomas 2nd baron de la warre west and lady anne knollys. Elizabeth West passed away in 1632 in Compton Valence, Dorset, England.

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Life Timeline

1573

Birth of Elizabeth West in Wherwell, Hampshire, England

Birth

1632

Death of Elizabeth West in Compton Valence, Dorset, England

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Elizabeth West

This ancestor line traces from Quincy, Laine, Normandy, France (1000) to Wherwell, Hampshire, England (1573) across 18 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Elizabeth West (1573–1632) was born in Wherwell, Hampshire, England and died in Compton Valence, Dorset, England. 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 Elizabeth 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 18 generations of this lineage geographically.
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