Thomas West (captain)
Thomas West | |
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| Member of the House of Burgesses for King William County | |
| In office 1703–1706 | |
| 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 (1703–1706). 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.