William West (died 1670)
William West (1 February 1612 – December, 1670) was an English politician who sat in the House of Commons variously between 1653 and 1660. He fought on the Parliamentary side in the English Civil War.
West was a colonel in the Parliamentary army by 1653 and served as MP for Lancashire in the Barebones Parliament.[1] In 1659 he acquired the manor of Middleton, Lancashire.[2]
Also in 1659, West was elected Member of Parliament for Lancaster in the Third Protectorate Parliament.[1] He was re-elected MP for Lancaster for the Convention Parliament in 1660.[1]
West died at the age of 58 and was buried on 7 December 1670.[2]
West's first wife Juliana died in 1666. He subsequently married Frances Kirkby, daughter of Roger Kirkby of Kirkby Ireleth.[2]
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| Parliament of England | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Ralph Ashton Sir Richard Hoghton, 3rd Baronet |
Member of Parliament for Lancashire 1653 With: John Sawry Robert Cunliss |
Succeeded by Richard Holland Gilbert Ireland Richard Standish William Ashurst |
| Preceded by Henry Porter |
Member of Parliament for Lancaster 1659 With: Henry Porter |
Succeeded by Thomas Fell |
| Preceded by Thomas Fell |
Member of Parliament for Lancaster 1660 With: Sir Gilbert Gerard, 1st Baronet of Harrow on the Hill |
Succeeded by Richard Kirkby John Harrison |