Deen, Fordice, Hallett, Hodges and Van Horn Families - Person Sheet
Deen, Fordice, Hallett, Hodges and Van Horn Families - Person Sheet
NameNathaniel West
Birthabt 1626, England
DeathFeb 1659, Providence, Providence County, Colony of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations
ReligionPuritan
FatherMatthew West (~1598-1677)
MotherNicole Unknown (~1602-)
Notes for Nathaniel West
Nathaniel, son of Matthew West, was an immigrant to Plymouth Colony and later was one of the founding members of the First Baptist Church in Newport, Rhode Island. His wife was also mentioned at communion there on 12 Oct 1648.
In February 1658, Nathaniel made a trip to Plymouth Colony. He had a reason to go to Providence and while on his way there he fell through ice he was traveling over and drowned.
His son Nathaniel subsequently went to live with his grandfather Matthew West.
In February 1658, Nathaniel made a trip to Plymouth Colony. He had a reason to go to Providence and while on his way there he fell through ice he was traveling over and drowned.
His son Nathaniel subsequently went to live with his grandfather Matthew West.