Dear all, I am wondering if anyone has information on the following named Wests in Caroline County from the 1740's through the 1760's: Richard West, Sr., Richard West, Jr., Thomas West, John West, Edward West, William West, Charles West, and Bartholomew West. Does anyone have any information on them and their descendants. I have wondered if these Wests may have connections in any way to West families of Chatham County, North Carolina. Thanks for any help! Here are some deed abstracts from my research seven 1/2 years ago. I was a novice researcher with poor documentation skills who found these abstracts at the Library of Virginia's Caroline County books. I am sorry to say, that with the exception of a few, I did not even write down the name of the book: A Richard West, Sr. served once on a jury panel sometime between 1732 and 1745 (Campbell 355) in Caroline County, Virginia. - William Herndon, (grandfather-in-law of Amos West,) served on a jury panel 13 times between 1732 and 1745 in Caroline County, Virginia. - December 8, 1738 - Action of debt, Benjamin Rennolds against Thomas West. Dismissed. (Caroline County Order Book) - December 8, 1738 - Edward West appeared in court. - 1741 - James Young, servant of Bartholomew West, escaped. - April 8, 1743 - John Hamilton against Thomas West. Judgment is granted the plaintiff for 1.6.3 ½ pounds. (Caroline County Order Book) - March 11, 1742 - Upon the petition of Eliza Singleton and Matthew Singleton, orphans of Robert, they being this day admitted to choose a guardian made choice of Robert Singleton with Richard Hampton with Richard West his securities acknowledged their bond. (Caroline County Order Book) - April 8, 1743 - Petition, Thomas Heard, Gentleman, administrator &c of George Tilly against Richard West. Dismissed. (Caroline County Order Book) - February 13, 1755 - Richard West is appointed overseer from the road that leads from Aylette's house to Manke Church and to have the old gang. (Caroline County Order Book) - May 8, 1755 - It is ordered Joseph Dejarnet pay Richard West 50 pounds of tobacco for two days attendance. Nathaniel Richerson 25 pounds of tobacco for one day's attendance as an evidence for him d. d. s. Cory. (Caroline County Order Book) - August 14, 1755 - William West involved in the settlement of the estate of John Taliafero, Gentleman. (Caroline County Order Book) - February 12, 1756 - On the petition of Sarah Young to turn the road by her plantation, it is ordered Charles Blanton, Stephen Stone, and Richard West view the road and make report. (Caroline County Order Book) - June 10, 1756 - Richard West is appointed overseer of the road from the fork of the road by Nathan Norment to Manke Church. (Caroline County Order Book) - May 13, 1757 - Petition. Joseph Muzzell against Richard West. Judgment is granted the plaintiff for three pounds current money. (Caroline County Order Book) - May 13, 1757 - Action of debt. Charles Goodall, Jr. against John Lott, the defendant not appearing. The judgment of last April Court is confirmed against him and Richard West, Jr., his security for 10.8.4 pounds. This judgment is to be discharged on the defendant's paying (blank) with interest from (blank). - 1758 - John West appeared in court. - March 9, 1758 - On the petition of Mose Hurt, it is ordered to have the following hands added to the road he is overseer of: Peter Robinson's quarter, Richard Corbin, Esqr's quarter, Stephen Stone's, Charles Blanton, Richard West, John Bavarack, Thomas Hays, and John Crutchfield's to assist in keeping the road in repair. (Caroline County Order Book) - October 12, 1758 - William West and William Dudley appear in court. - February 8, 1759 - James Crutchfield, orphan of William Crutchfield, was allowed to choose a guardian, and he made the choice of Richard West. Anderson Lipscomb was appointed guardian to Margaret, George, and Thomas Crutchfield. - 1762 - Richard West, David Isbell, and Thomas Jones were executors of the estate of William Jones. (Campbell 478) - 1767 - Richard West, John Young, Melchezdeck Brame, and Benjamin Faulkner were the executors of the estate of Ambrose Lipscomb. (Campbell 478) - - March 10, 1768 - Richard West against Paul Thilman. In case. Dismissed. Agreed. - 1768 - Samuel Burruss, Melchezdeck Brame, George Guy, and Richard West were the executors of the estate of Matthew Peatross. (Campbell 478) - 1768 - Charles Mason, Melchezdeck Brame, Benjamin Faulkner, and Richard West were the executors of the estate of William Foster. - 1772 - A Richard West dies, leaving six children. This is possibly either Richard West, Sr. or Richard West, Jr. mentioned earlier. Ignatius West (father Richard West) - Guardian - Samuel Burruss John West (father Richard West) - Guardian - William Peatross Joseph West (father Richard West) - Guardian - William Young Ann West (father Richard West) - Guardian - William Young William West (father Richard West) - Guardian - Charles West Alice West (father Richard West) - Guardian - Charles West - 1772 - Will - Richard West - Charles West, Executor. (will destroyed in Caroline County Courthouse fire). - 1773 - Estate Inventory - Richard West. (Caroline County Court Order Microfilm) - 1774 - Estate Inventory - Richard West. (Caroline County Court Order Microfilm) - 1774 - Estate Inventory - Richard West. (Caroline County Court Order Microfilm) - - - - - - - - Many thanks for any help! Ben West