Jane (Cole) West (abt. 1719 - bef. 1788)

Jane was born to Col. William Cole and Mary Roscow about 1719 in, Warwick, Virginia.^[1] She married three times, being widowed twice, and had children with all three husbands.

Jane’s great grandfather, William Cole, immigrated from England to the Colonies in 1618.

Her father, Col. William Cole, was a prominent politician with a Justice appointment, member of the House of Burgess, Deputy Receiver-General of the Colony, and Sheriff of Warwick Co, Virginia. No doubt she met many prominent politicians and military men in her father’s house.

Jane found herself in the middle of the birth of Independent America through her husbands and children.

She married Col. Nathaniel Claiborne and, of their children, William Claiborne fought with the Virginia Militia^[2]. Their son Thomas Claiborne, like his father, served in the House of Burgess^[3]. Their daughter, Mary Cole Claiborne, married Roger Gregory, a Magistrate in King William County in 1764, 1766, 1771, and later a member of House of Delegates in 1786^[4].

When her husband Nathanial died, Jane remarried to Stephen Bingham. Their one son, Roscoe, served in the Revolutionary War, even though underage. He was killed near Saratoga, NY at 18 years of age^[5].

After second husband, Stephen Bingham, died in 1759, Jane married for a third time, this time to Col. Francis West. Francis also served in the House of Burgess from 1748-1758. Their son, William West, received a land grant of 100 acres for his service during the American Revolution^[6].

Timeline

• c 1719 - Birth - Boldrup, Warwick, Virginia

Marriage #1: Col. Nathaniel Claiborne

• by 1735 - Marriage to Col. Nathaniel Claiborne - Virginia^[7]

• 1735 Mar 7 - Birth of Daughter Mary Cole Claiborne - King William, Virginia (Note: Mary's birth year is not documented and various years are given, so the date on Find A Grave^[8] is being used. The month and day don't seem to be in dispute.) Her WikiTree profile lists a different date of birth, which is unconfirmed by the documentation offered.

• 1732-1738 - Birth of daughter Nancy McForling Claiborne - Amelia, Virginia - Birth year in dispute

• c 1736 - Birth of daughter Elizabeth Claiborne - King William, King William, Virginia, USA

• c 1737 - Birth of son Roscoe Cole Claiborne - Virginia - died 1742

• c 1739 - Birth of Son Thomas Bowling Claiborne - King William, Virginia

• 1748 Jul 22 - Birth of Son William Claiborne - King William, Virginia

• 1754 - Death of husband Nathaniel Claiborne - King William, Virginia (After her husband died she continued to operate the ferry at Claiborne's Sweet Hall Landing.)

Marriage #2: Stephen Bingham

• 1758 - Marriage to Stephen Bingham - King William, Virginia^[9] - Possible children: Rachel and Roscoe^[10]

• 1759 - Death of husband Stephen Bingham - Bolthorpe, Warwick, Virginia - Stephen Bingham made will 22 August 1759 in Virginia. Died soon after marriage to Jane. Jane was pregnant with their son Roscow Bingham

• 1759 - Birth of Son Roscoe Cole Bingham

Marriage #3: Col. Francis West

• c 1766 - Marriage to Col. Francis West^[11]

•  ? - Birth of Son Richard West

•  ? - Birth of Son William West^[12]

• No date - Death^[13]

Sources

1. ↑ https://familysearch.org/tree/person/details/LCZR-NGJ
2. ↑ U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970 - $Ancestry Image
3. ↑ … Thomas Claiborne assisted in passing resolution of protest against the Acts of the English Parliament which were objectionable to the American Colonies. On account of this action, the House was summarily adjourned by Lord Botetourt, the Governor. U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970, Image 74 - $Ancestry Image
4. ↑ Winston of Virginia and allied Families $Ancestry Media
5. ↑ notes in Claiborne family Bible about this son of Jane Cole by her second husband; "fell in the battle at the taking of Genl Burgoynne. He was in his 18th year when he thus fell fighting for the liberty of America." This was the Battle of Saratoga, 1777, when Gen. Burgoynne was surrendered to the Revolutionary army under General Gates, considered a decisive battle which influenced the French to enter the war on the side of the colonists. $Ancestry media
6. ↑ U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970, Image 145 - $Ancestry Image
7. ↑ U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900 $Ancestry Record 7836 #257011
8. ↑ Find A Grave, database and images, memorial page for Mary Cole Claiborne Gregory (7 Mar 1735–10 Nov 1771), Find A Grave: Memorial #147557476, citing Elsing Green Plantation, King William County, Virginia, USA ; Maintained by Robert Abney (contributor 48473675) .
9. ↑ U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900 $Ancestry Record 7836 #257006
10. ↑ $Ancestry media
11. ↑ U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900 $Ancestry Record 7836 #1304974
12. ↑ U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970, Image 146 - $Ancestry Image
13. ↑ Find A Grave, database and images, memorial page for Jane Claiborne Cole West (1720–unknown), Find A Grave: Memorial #147564865; Maintained by Robert Abney (contributor 48473675) Body lost or destroyed.

See also:

• The Capt. A.B. Cole genealogy - $Ancestry Image