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     Francis West was probably born in England about 1634.¹ He married Susannah Soule, daughter of George Soule and Mary Buckett, probably about 1661 in Plymouth Colony.²
     He and his wife Susannah were apparently living in Taunton, New Plymouth Colony, about 1668.¹ On 29 October 1668 he was charged by the Indian Philip, a chief of the Pocanokett, with taking a gun from a member of his tribe. The case was referred to selectmen in Taunton, and on 1 June 1669 he was ordered to return the gun, and to pay 30 shillings for a hog he had taken.¹
     They eventually moved to Rhode Island, perhaps during King Philip's War (1675-78), or soon after the death of Susannah's father George about 1678/79.¹ He was a witness to a deed dated 14 December 1674 for a sale of land from Thomas Newton to Francis Brimley of Newport, Rhode Island.¹ And he and his sons Francis and Richard are named in the tax list for Rochester (now Kingstown), Rhode Island, dated 6 September 1687.¹

     Francis West was probably born about 1662 in Duxbury, New Plymouth Colony.² He married Sarah Downing, daughter of John Downing and Mary Meakins, on 12 May 1699 in Greenwich, Rhode Island.² He died in North Kingstown, Providence Co. (now Washington Co.), Rhode Island, between 23 June 1723, when he was a witness to a deed, and 13 October 1724, when his will was proved.²
     His will was proved on 13 October 1724, and names his wife Sarah, sons Peter, John, Francis, and Thomas, and daughters Susanna, Sarah, and Mary.²
     He and Sarah had the following known children: Susanna (b abt 1699, d bef 14 August 1759), Sarah (b 2 June 1700), Peter (b abt 1702), John (b abt 1704, d aft 1774), Francis (b abt 1706, d bet 28 June 1784 and 27 March 1786), Thomas (b abt 1708, d bet 14 May 1741 and 10 April 1744), Mary (b 29 June 1711).³

     Richard West was probably born about 1664 in Duxbury, New Plymouth Colony.² He married Mary Samson on 26 October 1693.² He married Elizabeth Cannedy, daughter of Alexander Cannedy and Elizabeth (?), on 21 October 1706 in Plymouth, Plymouth Co., Massachusetts.² He died in Middleboro, Plymouth Co., Massachusetts, between 20 June 1725, when he acknowledged a land transfer, and 17 November 1727, when his widow was appointed administrator of his estate.²
     He died intestate, and on 17 November 1727 his widow Elizabeth was appointed administrator of his estate. The inventory was made on 15 March 1727/28, and didn't include any real estate.²
     He and his first wife Mary had the following known children: possibly Richard (b abt 1694, d bet 26 May 1729 and 11 June 1729), possibly Susannah (b abt 1700), Thomas (b 23 October 1702, d 11 February 1803), and possibly Mary (b abt 1704, d 28 April 1794).³
     He and his second wife Elizabeth had the following known children: Elizabeth (b abt 1708, d aft 31 October 1765), Charles (b abt 1710, d 10 July 1764), Charity (b abt 1713), and possibly Sarah (b 1715, d 28 April 1793).⁴

     Peter West was born about 1666.¹

     John West was born about 1669.¹

     Susannah West was born about 1673 in Kingstown, Rhode Island.² She married Moses Barber on 24 March 1691/92 in Kingstown, Rhode Island.² She died in North Kingstown or Charlestown, Kings Co. (now Washington Co.), Rhode Island, between 21 September 1755, when she made her will, and 4 April 1758, when it was proved.²
     Her will was dated 21 September 1755 and proved on 4 April 1758. It mentions her daughters Dinah Wilcocks, Susanna Perry, Martha Parker, Ruth Bentley, Marcy Tift, Ann Kenyon, and son Benjamin.² She and Moses had the following known children: Dinah (b 5 January 1692/93), Lydia (b 24 February 1693/94, d abt 1716), Samuel (b 8 November 1695, bet 27 May 1760 and 11 July 1760), Susannah (b 23 October 1697), Thomas (b 19 October 1699, d bet 14 June 1753 and 9 November 1762), Joseph (b 16 October 1701, d bet 17 April 1779 and 7 June 1779), Martha (b 30 November 1703), Ruth (b 23 June 1705), Benjamin (b 10 March 1706/07, d bet 6 February 1792 and 26 March 1792), Mercy (b 13 March 1708, d bet 19 January 1790 and 4 February 1794), Ezekial (b 6 March 1710/11, d aft 7 January 1786), Abigail (b 6 January 1712/13, d young), Daniel (b 22 April 1714, d 28 June 1805), Ann (b 8 October 1717, d aft 8 December 1800).³

     Martha West was born about 1677.² She married first James Card, son of Richard Card and Rebecca (?), on 4 March 1702/3 in North Kingstown, Providence Co. (now Washington Co.), Rhode Island.² She married second Jeremiah Fones, son of John Fones and Margaret (?), on 9 November 1710 in Jamestown, Rhode Island Co. (now Newport Co.), Rhode Island.² She died on 2 December 1764 in North Kingstown, Kings Co. (now Washington Co.), Rhode Island.²
     On 17 January 1720/21 she and her husband Jeremiah Fones sold 67 acres to her brother Clement West, and 69 acres to their son James.² She and her first husband James had two known children, James (b September 1703, d prob bet 13 January 1778 and 28 March 1778) and Martha (b 24 August 1706 (sic), d aft 10 May 1785).³ She and her second husband Jeremiah had the following known children: Mary (b 20 September 1711, d 27 February 1754), Daniel (b 9 March 1713/14, d bet 8 April 1790 and 9 August 1790), Samuel (b 10 March 1714/15, d bef 10 November 1739), Thomas (b 23 January 1716/17), Squcie or Excuse (b 23 February 1718/19, d bet 1771 and 1776).⁴

     William West was born on 31 May 1681 in Kingstown, Rhode Island.² He married first Abiah Sprague, daughter of William Sprague and Deborah Lane, about 1707.² He married second Jane Tanner about 1722.² He died before 1751.²
     He and his first wife Abiah sold land in Kingstown, Providence Co. (now Washington Co.), Rhode Island, to John Crowder in August 1711², and 33 acres in Kingstown to Robert Renalds on 28 April 1713.²
     On 27 July 1741 the town council of Charlestown, Kings Co. (now Washington Co.), Rhode Island, ordered that "William West, wife and children" be sent to North Kingstown.² They were apparently living with Jane's brother Benjamin Tanner in West Greenwich, Providence Co. (now Kent Co.), Rhode Island, in July 1742, when Benjamin was asked "for an explanation" by the town council.²
     He and his first wife Abiah had the following known children: Deborah (b abt 1708), William (b abt 1710, d September 1795), John (b 25 November 1715, bur 23 December 1793), Abiah (b abt 1718), and possibly an additional child (b abt 1720, d young).³
     He and his second wife Jane had the following known children: possibly a child (b abt 1723, d young), Joseph (b abt 1724, d 26 December 1773), Jane (b abt 1726), Susanna (b abt 1728, prob d bef 1774), Benjamin (b abt 1730, d 1782), Thomas (b abt 1732, d 23 January 1797), Francis (b 5 August 1735, d 9 May 1803), Hezekiah (b abt 1737), Ebenezer (b abt 1739, d 1822).⁴

     Thomas West was born on 18 September 1684 in Kingstown, Rhode Island.² He married Dorcas Rathbun, daughter of William Rathbun and Sarah (?), on 20 September 1716 in New Shoreham, Providence Co. (now Washington Co.), Rhode Island.² He died in Exeter, Kings Co. (now Washington Co.), Rhode Island, before 10 July 1744, when an administrator was appointed for his estate.²
     On 25 January 1722/23 he and his wife Dorcas received 20 acres of land in Westerly, Providence Co. (now Washington Co.), Rhode Island, from Dorcas's parents.² On 16 December 1728 he sold this land to his brother-in-law John Rathburn, and additional land to his brother-in-law Ebenezer Rathbone.²
     He died intestate, and on 10 July 1744 Joseph Hammond Jr. was appointed administrator of his estate by the town council of Exeter, Kings Co. (now Washington Co.), Rhode Island.²
     He and Dorcas had the following known children: Ichabod (b 20 June 1717 or 1718, d aft 13 May 1782), Thomas (b 26 June 1720, d abt 1770), and possibly Martha (b abt 1722 to 1727).³

     Clement West was born on 18 September 1684 in Kingstown, Rhode Island.² He married Sarah (?) about 1725.² He died after 14 April 1747.²
     On 17 January 1720/21 he bought 67 acres of land from his sister Martha and her husband Jeremiah Fones.³ He later sold this land to Benjamin Mory.²
     He and his wife Sarah took out a mortgage on tract of land on 27 August 1728², and sold 140 acres in East Greenwich, Providence Co. (now Kent Co.), Rhode Island, to Benjamin Tanner on 22 June 1733.² On 25 August 1733 he bought 100 acres in Westerly, Kings Co. (now Washington Co.), Rhode Island, from James Kenyon², and on 27 December 1736 he and his wife Sarah sold 24 acres in Westerly to Jonathan Kenyon.² On 29 December 1741 they sold land in Richmond, Providence Co., Rhode Island, to Joseph Enoss Jr.²
     On 5 December 1743 he was found to be unqualified for jury duty in Charlestown, Kings Co. (now Washington Co.), Rhode Island.² On 14 April 1747 the town council in Exeter, Kings Co. (now Washington Co.), Rhode Island, decided that he and one other were to be required to appear before the council to "show cause' why they continue to live in Exeter.²
     He and Sarah had the following known children: Mary (b 28 February 1726, d bet 4 January 1788 and 21 February 1788), Richard (b 24 December 1728, d abt 1768), Clement (b 1 January 1731/32, d abt 1770), Susannah (b 14 July 1733), John (b 18 December 1736), Elizabeth (b 20 May 1738, d 9 September 1808), Thomas (b 6 August 1740, possibly d 6 October 1782), Eliza (b 6 February 1742), Sarah (b 23 July 1745, d aft 1810).⁴

     Sarah Downing was probably born about 1679 in Kingstown, Rhode Island.¹ She married first (?) Hilliard about 1698.¹ She married second Francis West, son of Francis West and Susannah Soule, on 12 May 1699 in Greenwich, Rhode Island.¹
     She and Francis had the following known children: Susanna (b abt 1699, d bef 14 August 1759), Sarah (b 2 June 1700), Peter (b abt 1702), John (b abt 1704, d aft 1774), Francis (b abt 1706, d bet 28 June 1784 and 27 March 1786), Thomas (b abt 1708, d bet 14 May 1741 and 10 April 1744), Mary (b 29 June 1711).²

     Mary Samson was born about 1673.¹ She married Richard West, son of Francis West and Susannah Soule, on 26 October 1693.¹
     She and Richard had the following known children: possibly Richard (b abt 1694, d bet 26 May 1729 and 11 June 1729), possibly Susannah (b abt 1700), Thomas (b 23 October 1702, d 11 February 1803), and possibly Mary (b abt 1704, d 28 April 1794).²

     Elizabeth Cannedy was born on 6 August 1682 in Plymouth, New Plymouth Colony.¹ She married first Richard West, son of Francis West and Susannah Soule, on 21 October 1706 in Plymouth, Plymouth Co., Massachusetts.¹ She married second Benjamin Leonard on 16 September 1730 in Middleboro, Plymouth Co., Massachusetts.¹ She died on 7 February 1750 in Taunton, Bristol Co., Massachusetts, at age 67.¹
     She and Richard had the following known children: Elizabeth (b abt 1708, d aft 31 October 1765), Charles (b abt 1710, d 10 July 1764), Charity (b abt 1713), and possibly Sarah (b 1715, d 28 April 1793).²

     Moses Barber was born about 1652 (based on a 1722 deposition in which his age is given as "70 and upwards").¹ He may have married first Ann Babcock, daughter of John Badcock and Mary Lawton, about 1679.¹ He married second Susannah West, daughter of Francis West and Susannah Soule, on 24 March 1691/92 in Kingstown, Rhode Island.¹ He died in South Kingstown, Kings Co. (now Washington Co.), Rhode Island, between 15 April 1728, when he deeded land to his son Benjamin, and 13 December 1733, when his will was proved.¹
     He may have been the son of James Barber and Eleanor Hide.¹ On 15 April 1728 he deeded 146 acres of land in Westerly, Providence Co. (now Washington Co.), Rhode Island, to his son Benjamin.¹
     His will was dated 29 March 1728 and proved on 13 December 1733. It names his wife Susannah, sons William, Moses, Samuel, Thomas, Joseph, Benjamin, Ezekial, and Daniel, daughter Ann Barber, and deceased daughter Lydia Mowry.¹
     He and his first wife, perhaps Ann Babcock, had the following known children: William (b 1680, d 1748), Sarah (b 1682, d 1779), Moses (b abt 1684).¹
     He and his second wife Susannah had the following known children: Dinah (b 5 January 1692/93), Lydia (b 24 February 1693/94, d abt 1716), Samuel (b 8 November 1695, bet 27 May 1760 and 11 July 1760), Susannah (b 23 October 1697), Thomas (b 19 October 1699, d bet 14 June 1753 and 9 November 1762), Joseph (b 16 October 1701, d bet 17 April 1779 and 7 June 1779), Martha (b 30 November 1703), Ruth (b 23 June 1705), Benjamin (b 10 March 1706/07, d bet 6 February 1792 and 26 March 1792), Mercy (b 13 March 1708, d bet 19 January 1790 and 4 February 1794), Ezekial (b 6 March 1710/11, d aft 7 January 1786), Abigail (b 6 January 1712/13, d young), Daniel (b 22 April 1714, d 28 June 1805), Ann (b 8 October 1717, d aft 8 December 1800).²

     James Card was born about 1650 in Newport, Rhode Island.¹ He married first Ruth Havens.¹ He married second Martha West, daughter of Francis West and Susannah Soule, on 4 March 1702/3 in North Kingstown, Providence Co. (now Washington Co.), Rhode Island.¹ He died before March 1704/5 in Kingstown, Providence Co. (now Washington Co.), Rhode Island, probably.¹
     He and Ruth had the following known children: Jonathan (b abt 1684), Peleg (b abt 1685), and possibly Ruth (b 1700).¹
     He and his second wife Martha had two known children, James (b September 1703, d prob bet 13 January 1778 and 28 March 1778) and Martha (b 24 August 1706 (sic), d aft 10 May 1785).²

     Jeremiah Fones was born about 1664.¹ He married first Elizabeth (?) on 30 May 1694 in Jamestown, Rhode Island.¹ He married second Martha West, daughter of Francis West and Susannah Soule, on 9 November 1710 in Jamestown, Rhode Island Co. (now Newport Co.), Rhode Island.¹ He died on 29 April 1747 in North Kingstown, Kings Co. (now Washington Co.), Rhode Island.¹
     On 17 January 1720/21 he and his wife Martha sold 67 acres to her brother Clement West, and 69 acres to their son James.¹
     His will was dated 12 December 1727 and proved on 13 July 1747. It names his wife Martha, sons Joseph, John, Samuel, Thomas, and Daniel, and deceased daughter Margaret.¹
     He and his first wife Elizabeth had the following known children: James (b 1695), Jeremiah (b 1697), Joseph (b 1699), Martha (b 1701), Margaret (b 1702), John (b 1708/09).¹ He and his second wife Martha had the following known children: Mary (b 20 September 1711, d 27 February 1754), Daniel (b 9 March 1713/14, d bet 8 April 1790 and 9 August 1790), Samuel (b 10 March 1714/15, d bef 10 November 1739), Thomas (b 23 January 1716/17), Squcie or Excuse (b 23 February 1718/19, d bet 1771 and 1776).²