John West 1697–1778
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2 researchers on YourRoots have John West in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 25 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.
Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees
Researchers connected through John West 1697–1778
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Immediate Family
Biography
In 1697, John West entered the world in Dartmouth, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA, born to stephen west and mercy cooke. John West passed away in 1778 in Dartmouth, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States.
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Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from John West
This ancestor line traces from Beaugency, Departement du Loiret, Centre, France (1000) to Dartmouth, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA (1697) across 25 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- John West (1697–1778) was born in Dartmouth, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA and died in Dartmouth, Bristol, 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 John 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 25 generations of this lineage geographically.
- It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
- Use the "Compare Tree" button on any researcher's profile above. You can compare your tree side by side with theirs, see where your records overlap or differ, and collaborate to fill gaps.
John West's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record