Knight Lord Thomas Leighton (2nd Lord DE LA Warr) West 1557–1602
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8 researchers on YourRoots have Knight West in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 3 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.
Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: C — verified across 8 independent trees
Researchers connected through Knight West 1557–1602
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Immediate Family
Biography
The story of Knight Lord Thomas Leighton (2nd Lord DE LA Warr) West began in 1557 in Halnaker, Sussex, England. Knight Lord Thomas Leighton (2nd Lord DE LA Warr) West married baroness cecilia ann knollys west de la warr, and had children including governor john r west royal governor of virginia 10 ggf jamestown burgess and councillor. Knight Lord Thomas Leighton (2nd Lord DE LA Warr) West passed away in 1602 in Wherwell, Hampshire, England.
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Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from Knight West
This ancestor line traces from Harrowden, County, Northamptonshire, England, United Kingdom (1488) to Halnaker, Sussex, England (1557) across 3 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Knight West (1557–1602) was born in Halnaker, Sussex, England and died in Wherwell, Hampshire, England. 8 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 (C) based on cross-tree validation.
- Right now, 8 researchers on YourRoots have Knight 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 3 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.
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Knight West's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record