Heathcock Genealogy Database - Person Sheet
Heathcock Genealogy Database - Person Sheet
NameWilliam West 1st Baron De La Warr 
, 12G Grandfather
, 12G GrandfatherBirth1520, Sussex, England
Death30 Dec 1595, Wherwell, Northampton, England Age: 75
Spouses
1Elizabeth Strange Baroness De La Warr , 12G Grandmother
, 12G GrandmotherBirth1534, Sussex, England
ChildrenJane (1558-<1606)
Notes for William West 1st Baron De La Warr
Lord De La Warr (Delaware).1463
In 1606 King James I granted a charter for the settlement of South Virginia to an association of "noblemen, gentlemen, and merchants". The association was known as the London Company, or the Virginia Company of London, since most of its members lived in London. The Second London Company sailed under Lord De La Warr with nine ships and 500 people. The admiral's ship named "Sea Venture". They landed in America in 1610. A charter was granted to the Third London Company in 1611. In 1613 Shirley Plantation was granted to Lord De La Warr.1463
In 1606 King James I granted a charter for the settlement of South Virginia to an association of "noblemen, gentlemen, and merchants". The association was known as the London Company, or the Virginia Company of London, since most of its members lived in London. The Second London Company sailed under Lord De La Warr with nine ships and 500 people. The admiral's ship named "Sea Venture". They landed in America in 1610. A charter was granted to the Third London Company in 1611. In 1613 Shirley Plantation was granted to Lord De La Warr.1463