Thomas West | |
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Member of the House of Burgesses for King William County | |
In office 1703–1706 Serving with John West | |
Preceded by | Nathaniel West |
Succeeded by | Henry Fox |
Personal details | |
Born | circa 1670 West Point plantation, Colony of Virginia |
Died | circa 1710 Colony of Virginia |
Nationality | British |
Spouse | Agnes |
Children | Thomas West |
Parents |
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Occupation | Planter, militia officer, politician |
Thomas West of Poplar Neck (c. 1670 – 1710) was a planter, military officer and politician of King William County in the British Colony and Dominion of Virginia who for two consecutive terms represented the county in the House of Burgesses (1706–1706).[1] He followed the planter, military officer and burgess traditions of his father John West and brothers John West and Nathaniel West. His wife Agnes bore a son, also Thomas West, who also served (briefly) in the House of Burgesses.[2]