My GGrandfather was Jonathan S West.He was born in NC about 1802-3. His Father was Charles Edward West and his Mother was Roma Barrega. His Grandfather was John Charles West a Jewler from Liverpool Eng. John brought Charles to America and settled him presumably in NC as that is where Jonathan was born (their first son?). I have no record of Jonathan's first life except he was married and had a son Robert. Presumably his wife died and his second wife met him as he was traveling in Ohio. They were married there in Preble Co. On July 4th 1852.They then went to Ia and lived there until Jonathan died between 1800 and 1885. Matilda was married first to a Harris in In. They had 4 children. Jonathan and Matilda had 3 children. I would love to hear from anyone who can give any info about Jonathan's first marriage and children. Robert went to Ia. also.that's all the info I have Mary