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Richard West 1667–1743 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1667

Birth Location: Bridge, Kent, England

Death Date: 1743

Death Location: Bridge, City of Canterbury, Kent, England

Father: Richard West

Mother: Anne Knott

Spouse(s): Mildred Benham

Children(s): John West, Richard West, Stephen West, Thomas West

The story of Richard West began in 1667 in Bridge, Kent, England. Richard West married Mildred Benham, and had children including John West, Richard West, Stephen West, Thomas West. Richard West passed away in 1743 in Bridge, City of Canterbury, Kent, England.

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Biography

  • The story of Richard West began in 1667 in Bridge, Kent, England.
  • Richard West married Mildred Benham, and had children including John West, Richard West, Stephen West, Thomas West.
  • Richard West passed away in 1743 in Bridge, City of Canterbury, Kent, England.

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Richard West's Ancestors

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Richard West
1667–1743
Birth Place: Bridge, Kent, England
Parents
Richard West
1639–1684
Thanet Kent England
Anne Knott
1640–1711
Canterbury, Kent, England
Grandparents
Richard West
1606–1657
Bishopsbourne, Kent, England
Dorothy
1618–
Kent
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Richard West's Descendants

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Richard West (1667–1743) m. Mildred Benham (1661–1731)
  1. 1. John West 1710–1770 m. Sarah Keeler 1692–1756
    1. 1. Edward West 1732–1806 m. Rachel Best 1737–1805
      1. 1. Stephen West 1776–1851 m. Elizabeth Dennis 1773–1841
        1. 1. Edward West 1811–1882 m. Frances Joad 1814–1886
        2. 2. Stephen West 1808–1811 m. Mary (Ann) Joad 1811–1857
        3. 3. John West 1814–1874 m. Mary Spickett 1826– m. Jane Johnston 1812–
        4. 4. Elizabeth West 1804–1835
        5. 5. Sarah (Dennis) West 1806–1871 m. William Cox 1806–1863
      2. 2. Ann West 1778–1799 m. Benjamin Dismore 1676–
      3. 3. Elizabeth West 1760–
      4. 4. Susan West 1767–
      5. 5. Henry West 1774–1831 m. Susannah Hoile 1786–
      6. 6. Thomas West 1763–1830 m. Catherine Whitnal 1774–1847
        1. 1. Elizabeth West 1792–1793
        2. 2. Stephen West 1796–1842 m. Jane (Bateman) Deal 1796–1893
        3. 3. Elizabeth West 1800–1893
        4. 4. Hannah West 1802–1881 m. HENRY STROUD 1799–1870
        5. 5. Charlotte West 1806–1892 m. Charles Maytum 1803–1871
        6. 6. Thomas West 1812–1834 m. Elizabeth Spain 1815–
        7. 7. John West 1816–1817
        8. 8. Hester West 1818–
        9. 9. Caroline West 1821–1851 m. Edward GIBBENS 1820–1890
        10. 10. Catherine West 1797–1875 m. William Castle 1795–1871
        11. 11. Mary West 1794–1873 m. James Rowsell 1801–1872 m. John Vanson 1793–1825
        12. 12. Ann West 1796–1800
        13. 13. Susannah West 1804–1824
        14. 14. Sarah West 1809–1899 m. Thomas Wood 1806–
      7. 7. William West 1769–1809 m. Mary Clout 1760– m. Albina Rolfe 1780–
        1. 1. William (Henry) West 1788–
        2. 2. George West 1808–
        3. 3. Mary West 1803–
        4. 4. Edward West 1806–1869 m. Sarah Page 1812–1891
        5. 5. Thomas West 1801– m. Mary 1785–
      8. 8. Rachel West 1771–
      9. 9. Stephen West 1765–1851
    2. 2. Sarah West 1729–1753 m. Matthew Browning 1715–1762
      1. 1. Matthew Browning 1747–
      2. 2. John Browning 1749–1806 m. Ann Holness 1744–1807
        1. 1. Mary Browning 1779–1855 m. Daniel Neaves 1772–1843
  2. 2. Richard West 1690–1720
  3. 3. Stephen West 1692–
  4. 4. Thomas West 1697–1697

Richard West's Timeline

2 Records

1667
1667
Birth of Richard West in Bridge, Kent, England
Bridge, Kent, England
1743
1743
Age 76
Death of Richard West in Bridge, City of Canterbury, Kent, England
Bridge, City of Canterbury, Kent, England

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1667
    Event Place: Bridge, Kent, England

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1743
    Event Place: Bridge, City of Canterbury, Kent, England
    Record Source: UK and Ireland, Find a Grave Index

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Death

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Bridge, City of Canterbury, Kent, England
    Record Source: UK and Ireland, Find a Grave Index

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