Researching John Westley
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 | Did you know that in the 1881 UK census there were 1230 people with the Westley surname? In that year Westley was ranked number 2387 for popularity in the UK. |
The name John means "God is gracious" and is of Hebrew origin.
Records of John Westley on Ancestry
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Birth, Death and Marriage Records for John Westley and the Westley Family Tree
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| Did you know that there are currently 1488 people with the Westley surname in the UK? Westley is now ranked number 2696 for popularity in the UK. |
Westley Family History Databases
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| Did you know that there are currently 3038 people with the Westley surname in the USA? Westley is ranked number 156 for popularity in the USA. |
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Some Famous People called John Westley
John Westley (actor)
John Westley (November 17, 1878 - December 26, 1948) was an American stage actor. His plays included Dulcy (opposite Lynn Fontanne), 50 Miles From Boston, 45 Minutes From Broadway, Fallen Leaves, Twin Beds, and Three of Us. He also did some small movie roles.
Westley was born John Westley Conroy, but later changed his name to John Conroy Westley.
Westley was married to actress Helen Westley. They separated in 1912 and were later divorced. He later married Dorothy Preston King (1890-1952), sister-in-law of Charles Waldron the actor.
Wesley died of a stroke in Hollywood on December 26, 1948, survived by his second wife.
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