1746 - Birth of his father Peter at Ferring, Sussex, England 

1 Oct 1761 - Christening of his mother Beth at Goring by Sea, Sussex, England 

1761 - Birth of his mother Beth at Goring by Sea, Sussex, England 

1791 - Birth at Ferring, Sussex, England 

25 Mar 1794 - (3 years) Baptism of his wife Eleanor at Seaford, Sussex, England 

1794 - (3 years) Birth of his wife Eleanor at Seaford, Sussex, England 

1825 - (34 years) Birth of his son Peter

1833 - (42 years) Birth of his son Edward at Ferring, Sussex, England 

30 Mar 1851 - (60 years) Census Record: William West - Lodger Widower Age: 60 Occ: Ag Lab Born in: Ferring Sussex

7 Apr 1861 - (70 years) Census Record: William West - Lodger Widower Age: 70 Occ: Not Noted Born in: Ferring Sussex

Bef. 1 Oct 1865 - (74 years) Death at Ferring, Sussex, England 

1 Oct 1865 - Burial at St. Andrew's Churchyard, Ferring, Sussex, England