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Henry West (abt. 1620 - abt. 1644)

Henry West
Born about in Englandmap [uncertain]
Son of [father unknown] and [mother unknown]
[sibling(s) unknown]
Husband of — married about 1641 in Isle of Wight, Colony of Virginiamap
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Died about at about age 24 in Isle of Wight, Colony of Virginiamap
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Biography

Henry West was born about 1620, presumed in England. His parents are said by some to be Richard West and Maudlin Cooke. This is unconfirmed. He probably died during the third Anglo-Powhatan War which began on 18 April 1644 in Virginia. As many as 400 colonists were killed.[1]

Henry's wife is said to have been Sarah Unknown, married about 1640. This is unproven. All we can say is Henry was father to two sons, William West (born about 1642) and Henry West, Jr., (born about 1644).

Disputed Parents

It has not been possible to locate documentation identifying the parents of Henry West. As noted below in Research Notes, it has not even been possible to document his arrival in the Virginia Colony. Based on these facts and evidence proving that Richard West and Maudlin Cooke had only one child, daughter Joane (West) White, Henry is being removed as son. For more information on Joane West's lack of siblings, see the response to the G2G query on this subject through the link in the top right corner of the profile.

Research Notes

I am attempting to determine Henry's birth/death dates with more accuracy and locate the date he arrived in the Virginia Colony. One possibility appeared to be Henry West who was transported as a servant by John Robins to Elizabeth City County, Virginia on the Margarett & John in 1622.[2] Unfortunately, I found that this Henry West was killed in a massacre in 1623.[3] Several other men named Henry West arrived in Virginia in 1649 or later, too late for this Henry. Still looking for an arrival date for Henry.

Regarding his dates of birth/death: Most family trees give Henry's birth date as about 1620 in England with a marriage about 1640 and sons Henry and William born 1642 or later. This fits with the petition submitted by Henry West, Jr., on behalf of himself and brother William West following their arrest after Bacon's Rebellion:

William West was seduced to accept a commission under the late Rebel Bacon against the Indians who had inhumanly murdered the petitioners parents about 30 years since; ....[4]

William and Henry were arrested about 1677-1678 and 30 years prior would give a death date for Henry West of about 1647-1648 (possibly as early as 1644). This date would allow William and Henry to have been born between 1640 and 1644-1647.

Sources

  1. Anglo-Powhatan Wars
  2. Nugent, Nell Marion. Cavaliers and pioneers; abstracts of Virginia land patents and grants, 1623-1800. Richmond, Press of the Dietz Print Co., 1934; page 16
  3. Hotten, John Camden, Editor. The Original Lists of Persons of Quality; Emigrants; religious exiles; political rebels;... who went from Great Britain to the American Plantations 1600-1700. John Camden Hotten: London, 1874. Reprinted: Empire State Book Co., New York. Page 194
  4. Boddie, John Bennett. Southside Virginia families. Redwood City, Calif., Pacific Coast Publishers, 1955. Page 88

Acknowledgments

  • WikiTree profile West-1818 created through the import of paf910.ged on Sep 16, 2011 by Theresa Reynolds.
  • This person was created on 08 April 2011 through the import of HOWE(1).ged.




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I found this William west and he had to have been born way before the other or Henry.

16 Mar 1642. Isle of Wight. (Land Patent Book No. 1, Part II, p. 874) Justinian COOPER patented 2,400 acres, Isle of Wight, 100 acres due for the personal adventure of his wife Ann in 1618, 500 acres for her adventure of 50 pounds Sterling, and 200 acres for the personal adventure of Robert OLIFFE unto whom the sd. Anne was sister & heir, and for his own adventure of 27 pounds into the Colony 300 acres more; and 1300 acres for transporting 26 persons: Justinian COOPER, 4 times, Ann his wife, Clement EWINS, Wm. BISLEY, Hen. ROWNFIFALL (?), Georg ARCHER, Wm. WOODWARD, Samll. ELDREDGE, Mary VEARE, Eliza. READES, Jon. DAVIS, Robert FEASLY, James SMITH, Wm. COOKE, Henry BONY, Ursula WAIGHT, Wm. WEST, Wm. REDMAN, Robert KENIN, Geo. STACIE, Wm. UNDERWOOD, Nicholas MANN, Richard COURSIE.

Cavaliers & Pioneers, Vol. 1, pp. 142-3

https://combs-families.org/combs/records/va/isle_of_wight.htm

posted by Teresa Davis
I have been unable to find proof that a Henry West was the father of William and Henry West of Bacon's Rebellion. When Henry West made his plea before the Privy Council in London, he did not give the names of his father or mother. Unless we can find documentation, it appears the father of William and Henry West (of Bacon's Rebellion) remains unidentified at this time.
posted by Beth (West) Streu
edited by Beth (West) Streu
The following came to the PGM project account by private message but really belongs here (and probably also on g2g):

"Hi, have a small problem. Joane (West) White's profile seems fairly well-documented. Did she have a brother named either John or Henry West? There is a Henry West added as her brother, son of Richard West and Maudlin Cooke, but he somehow does not seem to fit in this family.

The Henry West I am looking for was presumed born in England, came to Virginia and settled in Isle of Wight County. He had at least two sons, William and Henry. Is it possible that this Henry West https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/West-833 is incorrectly attached to Joane West's family?"

posted by Jillaine Smith
I concur that there seems no evidence that Henry West was son of Richard West and Maudlin Cooke.
posted by Jillaine Smith
I agree also. Joane is indexed at Free reg and Family search, but there aren't any sibs indexed, although she may have a couple of cousins. I recommend detaching Henry from these parents
posted by Anne B
Ok, that make 3 votes for detaching Henry from parents Richard West and Maudlin Cooke. Will wait a bit to see if anyone else responds. If no disagreement, I will remove them.
I see parents have been detached. I've added ppp due to disputed origins. Thanks for your work on this profile, Shirley.
posted by Jillaine Smith
West-1818 and West-833 appear to represent the same person because: same birth date; both father of William West
Rebecca, Thank you for the response and links. John is a distant cousin which is the reason for my interest.
posted by Robert Wood
How is it that John's father died in England yet he was born in Virginia? Did Richard return to England?
posted by Robert Wood

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