b. c. 1691, s. of Richard West, London merchant. educ. I. Temple 1708, called 1714, bencher 1719. m. Apr. 1714, Elizabeth, da. of Gilbert Burnet, bp. of Salisbury, 1s. 1da.
Offices Held
K.C. 1717; counsel to board of Trade 1724; ld. chancellor [I] 1725 – d.