West Point in King William County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Col. John West II
(1633-1689)
Photographed By Bernard Fisher, March 15, 2023
1. Col. John West II Marker
Inscription.
Col. John West II (1633-1689) inherited 6,000 acres of this land from his father, John West I. Land-grant ca. 1650. John West II was taken prisoner during Bacon's Rebellion. He later sat on court martial for those "Rebels". He was Colonel of Militia and Burgess for New Kent County 1685-1686. In the 1659-60 session of the House of Burgesses an act was passed to exempt him from taxes for life in consideration of "the many important favors and services rendered to the countrey of Virginia by the noble family of the Wests, predecessors to Mr. John West, their now only survivor".
Col. John West II (1633-1689) inherited 6,000 acres of this land from his father, John West I. Land-grant ca. 1650. John West II was taken prisoner during Bacon's Rebellion. He later sat on court martial for those "Rebels". He was Colonel of Militia and Burgess for New Kent County 1685-1686. In the 1659-60 session of the House of Burgesses an act was passed to exempt him from taxes for life in consideration of "the many important favors and services rendered to the countrey of Virginia by the noble family of the Wests, predecessors to Mr. John West, their now only survivor".
Erected 1976 by Colonial Dames of the XVII Century, Pedee Chapter of S.C. and Richmond Chapter of Va.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1650.
Location. 37° 31.799′ N, 76° 47.72′ W. Marker is in West Point, Virginia, in King William County. Marker is on Main Street south of 5th Street, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 414 Main St, West Point VA 23181, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Credits. This page was last revised on March 15, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 15, 2023, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. This page has been viewed 153 times since then and 38 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on March 15, 2023, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia.
