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Joseph West 1718–1802 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 2 Nov 1718

Birth Location: Springfield, Delaware, Pennsylvania, United States

Death Date: 12 Sep 1802

Death Location: Straightstone, Pittsylvania County, Virginia, United States of America

Father: JOHN **

Mother: SARAH *

Spouse(s): Jane Owen, ELIZABETH HAZARD

Children(s): Joseph Jr, GEORGE WEST, OWEN SR, ISAAC SR, Sarah West, Benjamin West, John West, Thomas West, Benjamin West, Lacey West, THOMAS *, Sally West

In 1718, Joseph West entered the world in Springfield, Delaware, Pennsylvania, United States, born to John Thomas West Maj And Sarah Pearson. Joseph West married Elizabeth Hazard, Jane Owen, and had children including Benjamin West, George West, Isaac West Sr, John West, Joseph West Jr, Lacey West, Owen West Sr, Sally West, Sarah West, Thomas S West, Thomas West. Joseph West passed away in 1802 in Straightstone, Pittsylvania County, Virginia, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1718, Joseph West entered the world in Springfield, Delaware, Pennsylvania, United States, born to John Thomas West Maj And Sarah Pearson.
  • Joseph West married Elizabeth Hazard, Jane Owen, and had children including Benjamin West, George West, Isaac West Sr, John West, Joseph West Jr, Lacey West, Owen West Sr, Sally West, Sarah West, Thomas S West, Thomas West.
  • Joseph West passed away in 1802 in Straightstone, Pittsylvania County, Virginia, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

JOHN **
1690–1776
Birth Location: Long Crendon, Buckinghamshire, England
J*
SARAH *
1697–1756
Birth Location: Marple, Chester, Pennsylvania, United States
S*

Spouses(s)

Jane Owen
1720–1791
Birth Location: Nottingham, Chester, Pennsylvania, USA
JO
ELIZABETH HAZARD
1718–1738
Birth Location: Springfield, Delaware, Pennsylvania, USA
EH

Children(s)

Joseph Jr
1757–1845
Birth Location: Loudoun, Virginia, United States
JJ
GEORGE WEST
1755–1844
Birth Location: Loudoun, Virginia, United States
GW
OWEN SR
1749–1828
Birth Location: Fairfax County, Virginia, USA
OS
ISAAC SR
1742–1814
Birth Location: Box, Wiltshire, England
IS
Sarah West
1745–1800
Birth Location: PA
SW
Benjamin West
1762–1843
Birth Location: Virginia, United States of America
BW
John West
1753–1825
Birth Location: Pittsylvania County, Virginia, United States of America
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Thomas West
1735–1796
Birth Location: Kingwood, Hunterdon, New Jersey, United States
TW
Benjamin West
1738–1820
Birth Location: Swarthmore, Delaware County, Pennsylvania
BW
Lacey West
1743–
Birth Location: –
LW
THOMAS *
1735–1796
Birth Location: Chester, Pennsylvania, United States
T*
Sally West
1745–
Birth Location: –
SW

Joseph West's Ancestors

Self
Joseph West
1718–1802
Birth Place: Springfield, Delaware, Pennsylvania, United States
Parents
JOHN THOMAS WEST MAJ **
1690–1776
Long Crendon, Buckinghamshire, England
SARAH (PEARSON) *
1697–1756
Marple, Chester, Pennsylvania, United States
Grandparents
THOMAS (WEST MAJOR) **
1659–1696
Long Crendon, Buckinghamshire, England
RACHEL (ANN GILPIN) **
1660–1684
Warborough, South Oxfordshire, England
THOMAS (PEARSON of MARPLE) --
1653–1734
Pownall Fee, Cheshire, , England
MARGAREY (SMITH) *
1658–1747
Pownall Fee, Cheshire, England
Great-Grandparents
WILLIAM *
1618–1696
ELIZABETH *
1622–1684
Thomas I
1622–1682
Joan Bartholomew
1625–1700
Lawrence\Laurence England
1620–1672
Elizabeth Janney\Twivell
1624–1662
ROBERT --
1638–1696
ELLEN *
1628–1724
2nd-Great-Grandparents
RICHARD MORRIS
1600–
Edward Peersone\Pearson
1575–1648
JOHN --
1603–1698
JANE *
1603–1701

Joseph West's Descendants

1.
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Joseph West (2 Nov 1718–12 Sep 1802) m. Jane Owen (1720–1791) m. ELIZABETH HAZARD (abt 1718–Abt. 1738)
  1. 1. Joseph (West) Jr 1757–1845 m. JUDITH (BALLINGER) ** 1751–1854
    1. 1. Joseph West 1791–1886
    2. 2. BENJAMIN WEST 1799–1843
    3. 3. Hugh West 1787–1867
    4. 4. JOHN (BALLANGER WEST) * 1782–1875 m. ANNA (BARBARA) PLATTER 1788–1880
      1. 1. Isaac (Ballinger) WEST 1814–1874 m. Mary EDENFIELD 1816–1865 m. Margaret Bryson 1844–
        1. 1. James (C.) WEST 1847–1936 m. Sarah (A.) Scott 1845–1928
        2. 2. Clara West 1855–
        3. 3. Andrew (J) West 1859–
        4. 4. Margaret West 1844–
        5. 5. William (Coarse) WEST 1834–1907 m. Julia (Ellis) BROWN 1842–1925
        6. 6. Hulda (Helen) West 1836–1891
        7. 7. George West 1842–1894
        8. 8. Mary (V) West 1870–1953
        9. 9. Viola (C.) West 1866–
        10. 10. John (Milton) West 1867–1884
      2. 2. Hulda West 1818–1876
      3. 3. George (Platter) West 1816–1886
      4. 4. Sarah ("Sally") West 1809–1879 m. Jacob Tomlinson 1798–1886
        1. 1. Charles (Creighton) Tomlinson 1837–1934
        2. 2. Barbara (Ann) Tomlinson 1829–1907
        3. 3. Josiah (W) Tomlinson 1832–1898
        4. 4. Sarah (Samantha) Tomlinson 1834–1910
        5. 5. Charity Tomlinson 1827–1910
        6. 6. Oliver (William) Tomlinson 1843–1909
      5. 5. Allen (Platter) West 1821–1906
      6. 6. AMOS (PLATTER *) WEST 1824–1911 m. Nancy (M. C. (Nanny)) PATTON 1838–1885 m. LUCINDA CARLISLE 1830–1898
        1. 1. Charles (J) West 1863–1935
        2. 2. John (B) WEST 1871–1904 m. Maude Williams 1880– m. Maud Williams 1879–
        3. 3. LAURA (M. *) WEST 1869–1942 m. CLARENCE (MENZIE) RANKINE 1865–1933 m. Hezekiah (J.) Wallin 1858–1904 m. Bernard (Richard) Luscher 1881–1948
        4. 4. Albert (P.) West 1854–1940 m. Eliza (Jane) Blee 1856–1931
      7. 7. John (Platter) West 1826–1865
      8. 8. Catherine West 1829–1895
      9. 9. Andrew (J) West 1832–1863
      10. 10. Sally West 1803–
      11. 11. Isaac West 1808–1850
    5. 5. Pleasant West 1801–1856
    6. 6. James WEST 1783–1851 m. Rebecca Nichols 1800–1879
      1. 1. Isaac (Newton) West 1820–1852
    7. 7. JAMES WEST 1793–
    8. 8. MARY (ANN "POLLY" WEST) * 1785–1845 m. WILLIAM (MURPHIN) -- 1778–1850
      1. 1. ELI MURPHIN 1808–1877 m. MARY (ANN) ART 1811–1852 m. MARY (ELIZABETH SCOTT) -- 1832–
        1. 1. NANCY (ELIZABETH) MURPHIN 1839–1909 m. SAMPSON (MITCHELL) REAM 1833–1905
        2. 2. Amanda (Jane) Murphin 1834–1892
        3. 3. James (Sanford) Murphin 1836–1871
        4. 4. MARY (ANNE MURPHIN) * 1848–1880 m. JOHN (COCHRAN MERCER) -- 1840–1921
        5. 5. Rebecca (Emma) Murphin 1849–1851
        6. 6. Emily (S) Murphin 1850–1851
        7. 7. THOMAS (BENTON) MURPHIN 1858–
        8. 8. WILLIAM (L. MURPHIN) -- 1854–
        9. 9. ALICE MURPHIN 1854–1881
        10. 10. MARTHA MURPHIN 1862–
        11. 11. LAURA MURPHIN 1865–
        12. 12. Louisa Murphin 1867–
        13. 13. Nora Murphin 1869–
        14. 14. Cora Murphin 1869–
      2. 2. JULIA (ANN) MURPHIN 1809–1885
      3. 3. MELINDA MURPHIN 1813–1886
      4. 4. ELLEN MURPHIN 1814–
      5. 5. NAOMI MURPHIN 1814–1892
      6. 6. MEHALIE MURPHIN 1818–
    9. 9. ISAAC (WEST) ** 1794–1854 m. ELIZABETH (BETSY STULTZ) ** 1795–1869
      1. 1. Mary (Ann) West 1818–1902
      2. 2. ELIZABETH (J.) WEST 1830–1861 m. George (W) DOGGETT 1827–1883
        1. 1. Henry (Clay Doggett\) Daggett 1851–1939
        2. 2. CLARA ("Carrie" FISHER) DOGGETT 1859–1941 m. Philip (Redkey ANDERSON) Jr. 1859–1921
        3. 3. MARY (LINCOLN DOGGETT) * 1856–1939 m. CAREY (VANCE) -- 1857–1932
        4. 4. Harriett ("Hattie" May) Doggett 1870–1963
        5. 5. Martha Doggett 1868–
        6. 6. GEORGE (WASHINGTON) DOGGETT 1864– m. Gertie (B) Doggett 1875–
        7. 7. John (Allison) Doggett 1876–1900
        8. 8. Isaac (Armstead) Doggett 1854–1912
        9. 9. Elizabeth Doggett 1861–1944
        10. 10. Anna (Elizabeth "Lizzie") Doggett 1850–1888
      3. 3. Daniel West 1825–1892
      4. 4. JAMES (WEST) * 1822– m. REBECCA (JANE McCOY) -- 1829–1891
        1. 1. Joseph (Mac (Jade)) West 1850–1931
        2. 2. Thomas (Hamer) West 1848–1919
      5. 5. JOHN (BALLINGER WEST) ** 1817–1869 m. MARTHA (ANN McCOY) ** 1827–1874
        1. 1. JOSEPH (MCCOY WEST) ** 1857–1943 m. JANE (JENNIE CONNETT) ** 1865–1943
        2. 2. Mary (Elizabeth Ballinger) WEST 1850–1920
        3. 3. LEWIS (CASS) WEST 1855–1926 m. LIDA (CELESTINE) SOURS 1862–1946
        4. 4. SARAH (JOSEPHINE WEST) * 1859–1955 m. SHERRY (HASTEN McCALL) -- 1856–1926
        5. 5. LOUISE (JANE) WEST-RUTHERFORD 1861–1934 m. FRANKLIN (PIERCE) RUTHERFORD 1856–1937
        6. 6. SHERMAN (THOMAS "THOMAS SHERMAN") WEST 1863–
        7. 7. Willard West 1866–1879
        8. 8. FLOYD (O. WEST) * 1848–1886 m. ELIZABETH (HATTIE "LIZZIE" FARREY\FURY\FURRY) -- 1856–1904
  2. 2. GEORGE WEST 1755–1844
    1. 1. ELIZABETH WEST 1817–1854 m. GEORGE (WASHINGTON) JAMES 1812–1864
      1. 1. JONATHAN (H.) JAMES 1852–1928 m. LOUISA (KATHERINE) ARCHER 1856–1930
        1. 1. GEORGE (WASHINGTON) JAMES 1873– m. EMMA (M.) LOGSTON 1873–1906 m. Arizona Damron\Dameron 1883–1960
        2. 2. Frank James 1900–1989
        3. 3. Harrison James 1890–1981
        4. 4. Daniel James 1882–1903
        5. 5. Mary (Ann) James 1892–1958
        6. 6. Frank (William) James 1878–
        7. 7. Mary (Ann Louisa) James 1890–1958
        8. 8. Daniel (R) James 1875–1950
  3. 3. OWEN (WEST) SR 1749–1828 m. ELIZABETH MARTIN 1752–1825
    1. 1. OWEN (WEST) JR 1792–1855 m. LORENNA (LOVINA) DOUGLAS 1822–1864
      1. 1. Theodore (H) WEST 1838–
      2. 2. PLEASANT WEST 1844–1917 m. HELEN (ANNA) YAPP 1845–1927
        1. 1. ROY (OWEN) WEST 1868–1958 m. LOUISA (A.) AUGUSTUS 1871–1901 m. Louise McWilliams 1871–1942
        2. 2. Derelle West 1867–1944
      3. 3. Elizabeth WEST 1848–
      4. 4. Mary WEST 1849–1934
      5. 5. Isaac WEST 1852–
      6. 6. Charles WEST 1854–
    2. 2. NANCY WEST 1784–1868
    3. 3. JANE WEST 1785–1862
    4. 4. MARY WEST 1788–1870
    5. 5. THOMAS WEST 1794–1838
    6. 6. JAMES WEST 1796–1873
    7. 7. PEYTON WEST 1798–1868
    8. 8. ELIZABETH WEST 1799–1873
    9. 9. AMELIA WEST 1801–1853
    10. 10. MARGARET WEST 1806–1806
  4. 4. ISAAC (WEST) SR 1742–1814 m. ROSANNA LEWIS 1752–1818 m. SUSANNAH ANDERSON 1747–
    1. 1. JOHN (THOMAS) WEST 1766–1822 m. HESTER WRIGHT 1780–1840
      1. 1. WILLIAM WEST 1799–1850 m. SARAH THRASH 1802–1886
        1. 1. John (Thrash) West 1825–1909
        2. 2. Lydia WEST 1823–
        3. 3. Malvina WEST 1843–
      2. 2. Deliliah West 1797–1889 m. JOSHUA UNDERWOOD 1794–
      3. 3. Louisa ("Lawsey") West 1804–1860 m. John (Hurt) Sr. 1793–1882
        1. 1. Miriam Hurt 1829–1886
        2. 2. William (Jordan) Hurt 1845–1927
        3. 3. Mariah Hurt 1848–1886
        4. 4. Martha (Lawsey) Hurt 1832–1916
        5. 5. Sarah (M.) Hurt 1841–
        6. 6. Alfred Hurt 1837–1920
        7. 7. Delilah Hurt 1838–1886
        8. 8. John (R. Hurt) Jr. 1826–
        9. 9. Ira (Dickerson) Hurt 1834–1915
      4. 4. Ruth West 1808–
      5. 5. Joshua West 1810–1899
      6. 6. Martha West 1813–
      7. 7. Eurah West 1801–1839 m. Jonathan Terry 1788–1861
        1. 1. John Terry 1827–1920
        2. 2. Anna Terry 1825–1880
        3. 3. Mary Terry 1828–
        4. 4. Hester Terry 1833–
      8. 8. John (Thomas) West 1805–1882
    2. 2. Isaac West 1782–1826
    3. 3. SARAH WEST 1766–1850 m. John (William) OGLE 1765–1823
      1. 1. James (Banner) OGLE 1810–1893
    4. 4. Anna West 1766–1843
    5. 5. Rachel West 1788–1860 m. ABNER (A.) LESTER 1783–1871
      1. 1. Lee (Anna) Lester 1820–1894
      2. 2. Anderson Lester 1804–
      3. 3. Fleming (W) Lester 1812–1885
      4. 4. Abner (A Jr) LESTER 1818–1862
      5. 5. Martha (Anne) Lester 1822–1906
      6. 6. Sarah (Sally) Lester 1824–1863
      7. 7. Elizabeth Lester 1827–1900
      8. 8. Delila Lester 1847–
    6. 6. Jacob West 1785–1843
      1. 1. Ellis West 1817–1848 m. Clara Buffinton 1825–1864
    7. 7. NAOMI WEST 1798– m. GEORGE (W.) FERGUSON 1795–1860
    8. 8. Mary West 1785–
    9. 9. JANE WEST 1777–1850 m. JOHN ROBERTS 1771–1857
      1. 1. Jane (Mamie) Roberts 1817–1860
      2. 2. Humphrey Roberts 1799–
      3. 3. Sarah Roberts 1801–
      4. 4. John Roberts 1803–
      5. 5. Milly Roberts 1805–
      6. 6. isaac roberts 1807–1848
      7. 7. James Roberts 1808–1890
      8. 8. Lucinda (F) Roberts 1810–
      9. 9. Nancy Roberts 1813–
      10. 10. ABSOLUM ("ABBY" R.) ROBERTS 1813–1876 m. ELIZABETH ("BETSY") TARTER 1822–1880
        1. 1. Ellis (Eli Francis Sam) Roberts 1843–1926
        2. 2. Sarah (Ellen) Roberts 1846–1917
        3. 3. Silas (J) Roberts 1847–1873
        4. 4. Mary (Elizabeth Pollie) Roberts 1849–1906
        5. 5. CELINDA (HANNAH) ROBERTS 1852–1923 m. William (Henry) Curtis 1838–1892
        6. 6. Green Roberts 1867–1855
        7. 7. Joyce (E) Roberts 1856–1856
        8. 8. Malvina Roberts 1856–1926
        9. 9. Martha (Jane) Roberts 1853–1942
        10. 10. Nancy (M) Roberts 1860–1926
        11. 11. LUCY (E) ROBERTS 1870–
      11. 11. Susan Roberts 1826–1901
  5. 5. Sarah West 1745–1800
  6. 6. Benjamin West 1762–1843
  7. 7. John West 1753–1825
  8. 8. Thomas West 1735–1796
  9. 9. Benjamin West 1738–1820
  10. 10. Lacey West 1743–
  11. 11. THOMAS (S. WEST) * 1735–1796
  12. 12. Sally West 1745–

Joseph West's Timeline

9 Records

1718
2 Nov 1718
Birth of Joseph West in Springfield, Delaware, Pennsylvania, United States
Springfield, Delaware, Pennsylvania, United States
1740
6 March 1740
Age 22
Joseph West was married in Chester, Pennsylvania, United States
Chester, Pennsylvania, United States
1769
1769
Age 51
Joseph West resided here in Rental Rolls, Loudoun County, VA
Rental Rolls, Loudoun County, VA
1770
1770
Age 52
Joseph West resided here in Pennsbury, Chester County, Pennsylvania, United States
Pennsbury, Chester County, Pennsylvania, United States
1802
5 Sep 1802
Age 84
Death of Joseph West in Pittsylvania, Virginia, United States
Pittsylvania, Virginia, United States
1802
1802
Age 84
Death of Joseph West
None
1802
12 Sep 1802
Age 84
Death of Joseph West in Pittsylvania, Virginia, United States
Pittsylvania, Virginia, United States
1802
12 Sep 1802
Age 84
Death of Joseph West in Pittsylvania County, Virginia
Pittsylvania County, Virginia
1802
12 Sep 1802
Age 84
Burial of Joseph West in Straightstone, Pittsylvania County, Virginia, United States of America
Straightstone, Pittsylvania County, Virginia, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 2 Nov 1718
    Event Place: Springfield, Delaware, Pennsylvania, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970
    [2] U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970, Volume: 269
    [3] U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970, Volume: 272
    [4] U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900, Source number: 1032.001; Source type: Pedigree chart; Number of Pages: 1
    [5] U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900, Source number: 335.000; Source type: Electronic Database; Number of Pages: 1; Submitter Code: FCM
    [6] England, Select Births and Christenings

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 6 March 1740
    Event Place: Chester, Pennsylvania, United States

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1747
    Event Place: Virginia
    Record Source: U.S. and Canada, Passenger and Immigration Lists Index, 1500s-1900s, Place: Virginia; Year: 1747; Page Number: 113

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1769
    Event Place: Rental Rolls, Loudoun County, VA
    Record Source: Virginia, Compiled Census and Census Substitutes Index

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1770
    Event Place: Pennsbury, Chester County, Pennsylvania, United States
    Record Source: U.S. Census Reconstructed Records, Document: Pennsylvania Archives, 3rd Series, Proprietary Tax Lists, Chester County Rates - 1771; Volume Number: Vol 11; Page Number: 728; Family Number: 20

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Description

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Pennsylvania, United States
    Record Source: Pennsylvania, Revolutionary War Battalions and Militia Index

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: USA
    Record Source: Joseph West and Jane Owen

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 5 Sep 1802
    Event Place: Pittsylvania, Virginia, United States

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1802

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 12 Sep 1802
    Event Place: Pittsylvania, Virginia, United States

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 12 Sep 1802
    Event Place: Pittsylvania County, Virginia

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 12 Sep 1802
    Event Place: Straightstone, Pittsylvania County, Virginia, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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