YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

Create a free account to navigate family trees, view ancestors, and discover connections.

Major John A West 1653–1716 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1653

Birth Location: Wisbeach, Isle Ely, England

Death Date: 13 Feb 1716

Death Location: Northumberland County, Virginia, USA

Father: John West

Mother: Susannah Virginia

Spouse(s): Susanna Eastman

Children(s): John West

Major John A West was born in 1653 in Wisbeach, Isle Ely, England, the child of John West And Susannah Cooke Arrival 1666 Virginia. Major John A West married Susanna Eastman, and had children including John Theelder West. Major John A West passed away in 1716 in Northumberland County, Virginia, USA.

Find more search results for Major West
MW

Reliability Score

This score reflects the reliability of the source family tree. A high rating indicates a trustworthy source with strong data consistency.

Reliability Score:
A
Criteria:
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
  • N/A 0 criteria (Insufficient)

This tree's reliability score:

  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

Biography

  • Major John A West was born in 1653 in Wisbeach, Isle Ely, England, the child of John West And Susannah Cooke Arrival 1666 Virginia.
  • Major John A West married Susanna Eastman, and had children including John Theelder West.
  • Major John A West passed away in 1716 in Northumberland County, Virginia, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Major West's Ancestors

Self
Major West
1653–1716
Birth Place: Wisbeach, Isle Ely, England
Parents
John West
1627–1698
Muston, Yorkshire, England
Susannah (Cooke. Arrival 1666) Virginia
1630–1698
England
Grandparents
William (Hugh West) IIII
1583–1665
Long Crendon,,Buckinghamshire,England
Dorothie ((Dorothey, Dorathie, Dorothy) Rachel de (Botiler, Boteler)) Butler
1592–1638
Long Crendon, Buckinghamshire, England
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Major West's Descendants

1.
MW
Major (John A) West (1653–13 Feb 1716) m. Susanna Eastman (5 May 1652–1706)
  1. 1. John (‘TheElder”) West 1681–1712 m. Ann (Bayne Harris) (Owsley)(West)(Wheeler) 1660–1739
    1. 1. Ann West 1707–1751 m. Thomas (Owsley) II 1697–1751
      1. 1. Elizabeth Onsby 1722–1768 m. Carty Wells 1713–1781
        1. 1. Carty (Wells) Jr 1745–1812 m. Margaret (Peggy) Bush 1713–1814
        2. 2. Lydia Wells 1742–
        3. 3. George Wells 1743–1817
        4. 4. Isabel Wells 1741–
        5. 5. Sarah Wells 1739–1741
        6. 6. Eleanor Wells 1749–1792
      2. 2. Ann (West) Owsley 1744–1823
      3. 3. John Ousley 1721–1785
      4. 4. Thomas Owsley 1731–1796

Major West's Timeline

2 Records

1653
1653
Birth of Major John A West in Wisbeach, Isle Ely, England
Wisbeach, Isle Ely, England
1716
13 Feb 1716
Age 63
Death of Major John A West in Northumberland County, Virginia, USA
Northumberland County, Virginia, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1653
    Event Place: Wisbeach, Isle Ely, England
    Record Source: U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900, Source number: 689.016; Source type: Pedigree chart; Number of Pages: 1

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Place: Virginia
    Record Source: U.S. and Canada, Passenger and Immigration Lists Index, 1500s-1900s, Place: Virginia; Page Number: 72

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 13 Feb 1716
    Event Place: Northumberland County, Virginia, USA

About YourRoots

Family Tree Map

Explore your family tree geographically

Import your GEDCOM file to transform your family tree into an interactive global map. See your roots laid out visually and understand your true geographic heritage.

Powerful tools like "Trace Back To Me" instantly map your family's migration paths from a chosen ancestor all the way back to you.

LEARN MORE
AI Genealogy Research

Discover ancestors beyond "end-of-line" automatically

Import your family tree and let AI expand it for you. AI Ancestor Finder scans "end-of-line" ancestors to uncover their parents across hundreds of family lines at once. AI Deep Research analyzes selected ancestors and family clusters, suggesting relevant records and next steps.

Turn on Auto Research Mode to get new discoveries daily or weekly, so your tree keeps growing even while you're away.

LEARN MORE
DNA Match

Find more DNA matches across all DNA tests

Combine your DNA data with your family tree to unlock the full power of YourRoots DNA Match. Connect with relatives across major testing services — Ancestry, 23andMe, MyHeritage, and more.

View your matches' maps and trees to identify shared ancestors, and soon you'll be able to add them directly to your own tree and map.

LEARN MORE
Ancestry Reports

Ancestry DNA analysis that goes deeper than others

Unlock exclusive reports that reveal your deeper origins.

  • Deep Ancestry Report — Analyze 130+ ethnicities, sub-regions, and 1,800+ communities in one detailed view.
  • Global & Native American Reports — Developed with Stanford researchers to uncover hidden ancestries across all 22 chromosomes.
  • Ancient DNA Series — Compare your DNA with 1,000+ ancient genomes from Viking, Celtic, and early American civilizations.
LEARN MORE