Looking for connection between RICHARD WEST and the West's of present south eastern MS, WILLIAM WEST and LITTLEBERRY WEST, and for connection back to VA. RICHARD WEST, b. possibly Natchez Dist Spanish West Florida, c. 1790, m. Charity Dickerson 1809 Amite Co., MS. To Ouachita Parish, LA, and TX by 1835. Children: Pricilla, Jefferson, Willis, Melissa, Jim, Alfred, Mary Ann MELISSA WEST, b. c. 1816, prob. Ouachita Parish, LA., m. Albert Nantz there c. 1836, returned to TX bfr 1850 Janet Nantz Woodard, Houston, TX gdwo498@hal-pc.org