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Katherine West 1684–1748

Public Tree Person

What is a Public Tree Person?

A Public Tree Person is an ancestor documented independently by multiple YourRoots tree owners. When several researchers' family histories converge on the same person, we publish a shared page that combines what they've documented.

Why this is a Public Tree Person

Full name consistent across 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 trees

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B Reliability
B
Reliability Score: B
Medium — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
Verification checklist
  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

2 researchers on YourRoots have Katherine 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

Born 9 Sep 1684 · Dartmouth, Bristol, Massachusetts
Died 24 Aug 1748 · Dartmouth, Bristol, Massachusetts
Father Stephen West
Mother Mercy Cooke (1654–1733)
Siblings Bartholomew West, John West, Stephen West 2Nd

Researchers connected through Katherine West 1684–1748

and 1 more tree owner connected with Katherine West 1684–1748

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

Katherine West was born in 1684 in Dartmouth, Bristol, Massachusetts, the child of stephen west and mercy cooke. Katherine West passed away in 1748 in Dartmouth, Bristol, Massachusetts.

Sources

Life Timeline

1684
Birth of Katherine West in Dartmouth, Bristol, Massachusetts
Birth
1748
Death of Katherine West in Dartmouth, Bristol, Massachusetts
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Katherine West

This ancestor line traces from Beaugency, Departement du Loiret, Centre, France (1000) to Dartmouth, Bristol, Massachusetts (1684) across 25 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Katherine West (1684–1748) was born in Dartmouth, Bristol, Massachusetts and died in Dartmouth, Bristol, Massachusetts. 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 Katherine 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.

Katherine West's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Katherine West PTP
1684–1748
Dartmouth, Bristol, Massachusetts
Parents
Unknown
Mercy Cooke PTP
1654–1733
Plymouth, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Katherine West's Descendants

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Katherine West PTP 1684–1748