About Thomas West
Thomas West was a politician.
Thomas West of West Point (c. 1704–1743) was a Virginia planter who like his father Captain Thomas West represented his native King William in the House of Burgesses, but only for the year before his death (1742–1743), whereupon he was succeeded by Bernard Moore. This Thomas West also inherited the 4000 acre ancestral plantation, West Point, after the death of his cousin Charles West. This Thomas West married Martha Cole, daughter of William Cole, and had children, including John West.
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Who was Thomas West?
American 18th century politician
When was Thomas West born?
Thomas West was born in West Point.
When did Thomas West die?
Thomas West died in 1743 in Chatham County, North Carolina.
What was Thomas West's occupation?
Thomas West was a politician.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Thomas West (burgess)
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