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Washington West 1778–1863 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 19 Feb 1778

Birth Location: Fincastle, Botetourt, Virginia

Death Date: 9 Sep 1863

Death Location: Belleville, St Clair, Illinois

Father: Benjamin West

Mother: Verlinda 6GGM

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The story of Washington West began in 1778 in Fincastle, Botetourt, Virginia. Washington West passed away in 1863 in Belleville, St Clair, Illinois.

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Biography

  • The story of Washington West began in 1778 in Fincastle, Botetourt, Virginia.
  • Washington West passed away in 1863 in Belleville, St Clair, Illinois.

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Washington West's Ancestors

Self
Washington West
1778–1863
Birth Place: Fincastle, Botetourt, Virginia
Parents
Benjamin West
1741–1824
St Barnabas Church, Prince George's, Maryland, United States
Verlinda (Hilleary) 6GGM
1735–1825
Queen Annes Parish, Prince Georges, Maryland, USA
Grandparents
John West
1695–1765
Bladensburg, Prince George's, Maryland
Frances Anderson
1710–1769
Saint Barnabas Church, Queen Anne Parish, Prince Georges, Maryland
Thomas (Hilleary, III) 7GGF
1707–1760
Queen Ann's Parish, Prince George's County, Maryland, USA
Great-Grandparents
Joseph West
1662–1731
Rebecca Mears
1674–1707
2nd-Great-Grandparents
William West
1645–1708
Rebecca Braswell
1647–1700
William Meares
1649–1730
Elizabeth Webb
1657–1711

Washington West's Timeline

2 Records

1778
19 Feb 1778
Birth of Washington West in Fincastle, Botetourt, Virginia
Fincastle, Botetourt, Virginia
1863
9 Sep 1863
Age 85
Death of Washington West in Belleville, St Clair, Illinois
Belleville, St Clair, Illinois

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 19 Feb 1778
    Event Place: Fincastle, Botetourt, Virginia

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 9 Sep 1863
    Event Place: Belleville, St Clair, Illinois

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Place: St Clair
    Record Source: Illinois, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, Record of Wills, St. Clair County, Illinois, 1772-1922; Author: Illinois. Probate Court (St. Clair County); Probate Place: St Clair

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