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Knight Lord Thomas Leighton (2nd Lord DE LA Warr) West 1557–1602

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 8 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 8 trees
Death year and location consistent across 8 trees

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C Reliability
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Reliability Score: C
Basic — 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
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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

Born 9 Jul 1557 · Halnaker, Sussex, England
Died 24 Mar 1602 · Wherwell, Hampshire, England
Spouse Baroness Cecilia Ann Knollys West De La Warr
Children Governor John R West Royal Governor Of Virginia 10 Ggf Jamestown Burgess And Councillor

Researchers connected through Knight West 1557–1602

and 7 more tree owners connected with Knight West 1557–1602

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.

Sources

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    Record Netherlands, GenealogieOnline Trees Index

Life Timeline

1557
Birth of Knight Lord Thomas Leighton (2nd Lord DE LA Warr) West in Halnaker, Sussex, England
Birth
1602
Death of Knight Lord Thomas Leighton (2nd Lord DE LA Warr) West in Wherwell, Hampshire, England
Death

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.

Direct Lineage
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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.

Knight West's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Knight Lord Thomas Leighton (2nd Lord DE LA Warr) West PTP
1557–1602
Halnaker, Sussex, England
Parents
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Grandparents
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Knight West's Descendants