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Thomas Leighton Lord de la West 1555–1602

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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 3 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 3 trees
Death year and location consistent across 3 trees

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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
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3 researchers on YourRoots have Thomas West in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 2 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 3 independent trees

Born 9 Jul 1555 · Wherwell, Hampshire, England
Died 24 Mar 1602 · Wherwell, Hampshire, England
Father William West 1St Lord Baron De La Warre West
Mother Elizabeth Strange Swift Or Possibly Anne Swift 1530 1611 2Nd Wifelady De La Warr
Spouse Elizabeth Sankey
Children Deborah West
Records
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Researchers connected through Thomas West 1555–1602

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Immediate Family

Biography

The story of Thomas Leighton Lord de la West began in 1555 in Wherwell, Hampshire, England. Thomas Leighton Lord de la West married elizabeth sankey, lady anne knollys, and had children including deborah west. Thomas Leighton Lord de la West passed away in 1602 in Wherwell, Hampshire, England.

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Life Timeline

1555
Birth of Thomas Leighton Lord de la West in Wherwell, Hampshire, England
Birth
1602
Death of Thomas Leighton Lord de la West in Wherwell, Hampshire, England
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Thomas West

This ancestor line traces from Coughton, Warwickshire, England (1523) to Wherwell, Hampshire, England (1555) across 2 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Thomas West (1555–1602) was born in Wherwell, Hampshire, England and died in Wherwell, Hampshire, England. 3 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, 3 researchers on YourRoots have Thomas 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 2 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.

Related Records

William West 1St Lord Baron De La Warre West
Father
Elizabeth Strange Swift Or Possibly Anne Swift 1530 1611 2Nd Wifelady De La Warr
Mother
West US Census Records
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Thomas West's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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Thomas Leighton Lord de la West PTP
1555–1602
Wherwell, Hampshire, England
Parents
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Grandparents
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Thomas West's Descendants

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Thomas Leighton Lord de la West PTP 1555–1602