Notes for Joseph P. West

Notes for Joseph P. West

Joseph inherits 300 acres in Stafford Co., VA from his partner, Charles Rose. He an Charles Rose were carpenters. He is also made guardian of Charles' daughter, Elizabeth Rose. This same 300 acres was purchased by Charles Rose, on 14 March 1688/89, from Matthew Thomson. This land was on the south branch of Little Hunting Creek. Joseph sold this same 300 acres to Sampson Darrell, whose grandson, also named Sampson Darrell, sold it to George Washington on 12 Dec 1757 for 260 pounds and a 90 pound note that was due in April 1760.

Joseph first appears in Prince George's Co.,Md with 5,500 pounds of tobacco( this was probably the amount he received from the sale of the above mentioned 300 acres). He purchases a plantation called "Blackburn", which was situated on the Western Branch of the Patuxent River near Bladensburg,MD.

!"The West Family Register"- written by Letta Brock Stone (District of Columbia: J E Roberts Co.,Inc, 1928): Was of the Episcopal faith

!"The West Family Register"- written by Letta Brock Stone (District of Columbia: J E Roberts Co.,Inc, 1928); WILL OF JOSEPH WEST; Probated November 23, 1731; Prince George's County,Maryland:
In the name of God, Amen, the 25th day of August in the year of our Lord God one thousand seven hundred thirty-one, I, Joseph West of Prince George's County in the Province of Maryland, planter, being weak in body but of sound and perfect memory ( thanks be to God for the same) and calling to mind the uncertainties of this mortal life knowing it is appointed for all men once to die, do make and ordain this my last will and testament in manner and form following-- That is to say principally and first, I recommend my soul to Almighty God that gave and my body to the earth to be buried in a Christain-like manner with what decency the discretion of my executor or executors shall lead them to, hoping at the general resurrection to receive the same again through the mercy and mighty power of Almighty God.
Now at touching my worldly estate wherewith it hath pleased God to bless me, my will is that the same shall be disposed of in manner and form following(viz).
Imprimis: I give and bequeath to my eldest son William West three hundred acres of land being part of a tract of land called the Two Brothers, on which he is now seated, and to lie according as it hath already been laid out for him, it being upon Watts Branch near Captain [Cabin] John, to him and his heirs forever.
Item 2. I also give and bequeath unto him 100 acres of my tract called The Joseph, to be laid out on the northwest side of the Muddy Branch, to him and his heirs forever. I give and bequeath unto my son, John West, 200 acres of land being part of the aforesaid tract of land called the Two Brothers and laying on the north side of the said Watts Branch over against the said William West's land to him and his heirs forever. I also give and bequeath unto him 200 acres of my tract called The Joseph to be laid out on the south side of the Muddy Branch to him and his heirs forever.
Item 3. I give and bequeath to my daughter Mary Kelly 100 acres of land where is now lives, being part of a tract of land aforesaid called the Two Brothers, to her and her heirs forever.
Item 4. I give and bequeath unto my son, Benjamin West, after my wife's decease, my tract of land called Blackburn, lying upon the western branch of the Patuxent being the plantation whereon I now dwell, to him and his heirs forever.
[ Benjamin also received live stock on the plantation, barrels of nails, coopers and carpenter's tools and two feather beds and furniture. To his wife, Rebecca, Joseph gave the right to live on any of the tracts of land, and all his personal estate.]

!"The West Family Register"- written by Letta Brock Stone: In 1696 a letter of congratulations was sent to the English Sovereign on his escape from assassination and Joseph West was among the civil officers and magistrates signing this.

!"The West Family Register"- written by Letta Brock Stone: In 1718, Joseph first appeared as purchasing land when he and his friend, James Holmead, obtained a tract which they called the Joseph and James. Later they patented the Two Brothers and Constant friendship. Joseph then patented alone The Pines and The Joseph and he brought Younger Brother from Thomas Offutt. All this land lay in what is now Montgomery Co.,MD and extended along the Potomac River from Captain ( Cabin ) John area to Seneca.

!"The West Family Register"- written by Letta Brock Stone: Joseph West's name cannot be found in the lists of those who took part in the Colonial Wars, but he furnished supplies to the armies and received an order from the state in payment for thse.