Robert J. West Was born in Washington County, Tennessee, in 1812, and there married Mary Ann Ryland, a native of the same county, and they moved to Texas in 1845, and settled on Farmer's Branch, and lived there until the time of his death. His family was reared on the same place and there grew to man and womanhood. Mr. West moved to Texas on account of his health. He had lung trouble, and was in failing health. He recovered rapidly after reaching Texas. Mr. West was prominent in the affairs of the county in an early day. He was the first Treasurer of the county, and one of the first County Commissioners. Mr. West was a slave owner, and treated his slaves with such consideration and kindness that his negroes thought more of "Old Master and Mistress" than any one else in the world. There were six children born to them, Helena, the oldest daughter, who first married T. J. Winn and after his death Dr. C. C. Gillespie, J. R. West, of Dallas, is the oldest son. The late Robert H. West was his second son. He was County Judge of Dallas County, and also filled other offices of honor and trust in the county. He departed this life the 19th of April, 1905. Annie R., married William Winn. She departed this life many years ago. Martha Alice, married Thomas Floyd. Marie Catherine, who died in infancy. John West, Jr., son of J. R. West, is our County Surveyor and has been for some time.

Taken from the book "Sixty Years In Texas"

WEST
MARY Ann - 1814 - 1850
ROBERT JENTRY - 1812 - 1879

Of Such is the Kingdom of Heaven

Webb Chapel Cemetery, Farmers Branch, Dallas County, Texas