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Richard West 1796–1869 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1796

Birth Location: North Petherton, Somerset, , England

Death Date: 1 Oct 1869

Death Location: Hackney, Middlesex, England

Father: James West

Mother: Sarah Hurley

Spouse(s): Elizabeth Philips

Children(s): Susanna West, George West, Fanny West, Caroline West, Elizabeth West, Mary West, Georgina West, George West

The story of Richard West began in 1796 in North Petherton, Somerset, , England. In 1841, Richard West resided in Weston Super Mare, Somerset, England. Richard West married Elizabeth Philips, and had children including Caroline West, Elizabeth West, Fanny West, George West, Georgina West, Mary Ann West, Susanna West. Richard West passed away in 1869 in Hackney, Middlesex, England.

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Biography

  • The story of Richard West began in 1796 in North Petherton, Somerset, , England.
  • In 1841, Richard West resided in Weston Super Mare, Somerset, England.
  • Richard West married Elizabeth Philips, and had children including Caroline West, Elizabeth West, Fanny West, George West, Georgina West, Mary Ann West, Susanna West.
  • Richard West passed away in 1869 in Hackney, Middlesex, England.

Immediate Family

Parents

James West
1762–1840
Birth Location: North Petherton, Somerset, England
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Sarah Hurley
1761–1843
Birth Location: North Petherton, Somerset, England
SH

Spouses(s)

Elizabeth Philips
1799–1877
Birth Location: Huntspill, Somerset, England
EP

Children(s)

Susanna West
1828–1922
Birth Location: Weston Super Mare, Somerset, England
SW
George West
1835–
Birth Location: Weston S Mare, Somerset, England
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Fanny West
1836–1858
Birth Location: Weston S Mare, Somerset, England
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Caroline West
1823–
Birth Location: –
CW
Elizabeth West
1822–
Birth Location: –
EW
Mary West
1824–
Birth Location: –
MW
Georgina West
1831–
Birth Location: –
GW
George West
1818–
Birth Location: –
GW

Richard West's Ancestors

Self
Richard West
1796–1869
Birth Place: North Petherton, Somerset, , England
Parents
James West
1762–1840
North Petherton, Somerset, England
Sarah Hurley
1761–1843
North Petherton, Somerset, England
Grandparents
Robert West
1743–1810
Hannah Southwood
1742–1796
Somerset, England
Great-Grandparents
Hannah Ash
1704–
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Henry Aish
1670–1733

Richard West's Descendants

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Richard West (1796–1 Oct 1869) m. Elizabeth Philips (About 1799–April 1877)
  1. 1. Susanna West 1828–1922 m. Handy Ridler 1824–1896
    1. 1. Henry (Winstone (Harry)) Ridler 1853–1898
    2. 2. Samuel Ridler 1855–
    3. 3. Arthur (George) Riddler 1861–
    4. 4. Julia Ridler 1862–
    5. 5. Edward Ridler 1863–1926
    6. 6. Caroline Ridler 1865–1898
    7. 7. Jesse Ridler 1867–1909
    8. 8. Susan Ridler 1870–1940
    9. 9. Elizabeth ((Susan Amelia?)) Ridler 1856–1914
    10. 10. Albert (George) Ridler 1859–1909 m. Mary (Ann) Hammond 1858–1900
      1. 1. Susan (Caroline) Ridler 1884–1957 m. Stanley (Charles) Gilbert 1884–1956
        1. 1. Barbara (Marion) Ridler 1925–2013 m. Trevor Leonard 1922–1961
      2. 2. Arthur Ridler 1881–1916
      3. 3. Julia (Mary) Ridler 1882–1961
      4. 4. Jessie (Amelia) Ridler 1886–1976
      5. 5. Blanche Ridler 1889–1896
      6. 6. Samuel (George) RIDLER 1893–1963
      7. 7. Frank (Edward) RIDLER 1891–1955
      8. 8. Henry (Wilson) RIDLER 1895–1963
      9. 9. Frederick RIDLER 1898–
  2. 2. George West 1835–
  3. 3. Fanny West 1836–1858
  4. 4. Caroline West 1823–
  5. 5. Elizabeth West 1822–
  6. 6. Mary (Ann) West 1824–
  7. 7. Georgina West 1831–
  8. 8. George West 1818–

Richard West's Timeline

8 Records

1796
1796
Birth of Richard West in North Petherton, Somerset, , England
North Petherton, Somerset, , England
1796
31 Jan 1796
Richard West was baptized in North Petherton,Somerset,England
North Petherton,Somerset,England
1841
1841
Age 45
Richard West resided here in Weston Super Mare, Somerset, England
Weston Super Mare, Somerset, England
1851
1851
Age 55
Richard West resided here in Weston super Mare, Somerset, England
Weston super Mare, Somerset, England
1861
1861
Age 65
Richard West resided here in Taunton St James, Somerset, England
Taunton St James, Somerset, England
1869
22 Jan 1869
Age 73
Death of Richard West in Weston-super-Mare, Somerset, England
Weston-super-Mare, Somerset, England
1869
1 Oct 1869
Age 73
Burial of Richard West in Hackney, Middlesex, England
Hackney, Middlesex, England
1869
29 Nov 1869
Age 73
Richard West - Probate in Wells
Wells

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1796
    Event Place: North Petherton, Somerset, , England
    Record Source:
    [1] 1861 England Census, Class: RG 9; Piece: 1618; Folio: 104; Page: 17; GSU roll: 542840
    [2] 1851 England Census, Class: HO107; Piece: 1936; Folio: 564; Page: 28; GSU roll: 221095
    [3] 1841 England Census, Class: HO107; Piece: 968; Book: 8; Civil Parish: Weston Super Mare; County: Somerset; Enumeration District: 8; Folio: 19; Page: 30; Line: 18; GSU roll: 474608

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Baptism
    Event Date: 31 Jan 1796
    Event Place: North Petherton,Somerset,England
    Record Source:
    [1] England, Select Births and Christenings
    [2] Somerset, England, Church of England Baptisms, Marriages, and Burials, Somerset Heritage Service; Taunton, Somerset, England; Somerset Parish Records, 1538-1914; Reference Number: D\P\pet.n21/3

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1841
    Event Place: Weston Super Mare, Somerset, England
    Record Source: 1841 England Census, Class: HO107; Piece: 968; Book: 8; Civil Parish: Weston Super Mare; County: Somerset; Enumeration District: 8; Folio: 19; Page: 30; Line: 18; GSU roll: 474608

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1851
    Event Place: Weston super Mare, Somerset, England
    Record Source: 1851 England Census, Class: HO107; Piece: 1936; Folio: 564; Page: 28; GSU roll: 221095

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1861
    Event Place: Taunton St James, Somerset, England
    Record Source: 1861 England Census, Class: RG 9; Piece: 1618; Folio: 104; Page: 17; GSU roll: 542840

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 22 Jan 1869
    Event Place: Weston-super-Mare, Somerset, England
    Record Source:
    [1] England & Wales, National Probate Calendar (Index of Wills and Administrations)
    [2] England & Wales, Non-Conformist and Non-Parochial Registers, The National Archives of the UK; Kew, Surrey, England; General Register Office: Registers of Births, Marriages and Deaths Surrendered to the Non-Parochial Registers Commissions of 1837 and 1857; Class Number: RG 8; Piece Number: 48

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 1 Oct 1869
    Event Place: Hackney, Middlesex, England
    Record Source: England & Wales, Non-Conformist and Non-Parochial Registers, The National Archives of the UK; Kew, Surrey, England; General Register Office: Registers of Births, Marriages and Deaths Surrendered to the Non-Parochial Registers Commissions of 1837 and 1857; Class Number: RG 8; Piece Number: 48

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Date: 29 Nov 1869
    Event Place: Wells
    Record Source: England & Wales, National Probate Calendar (Index of Wills and Administrations)
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