Considering that I have come to believe that my grandmother lied about more than her age, I hesitate to put any info down for fear that it is wrong. However, here is the sketch: Benjamin Parker West; b.1925, Bethlehem, PA Clement L. West; b.4/5/1832, Phil, PA Joseph west; b. in Chester Co., PA William West; b. 1724 in Upper Providence, RI John West; b. @1690 in England Thomas West; b. 1635 in Eng. Most of this was gleamed from the net; accuracy being what we know to be suspect, I leave it to you to do with what you will. The whole point is to prove a connection to Benjamin West, the painter, without having to stretch the imagination, as I have had to do (albeit an interesting stretch). Whatever you have in the way of documentation would be thrilling. Thanks, SWJ