This state is named after Thomas West, whose title was Baron De La Warr
[DOC] [TLE] Thomas West 3rd Baron de la Warr | Miner Descent [PAR] Jun 29, 2010 ... His parents were Thomas WEST , 2nd Baron De La Warr, ... After the Powhatans 
murdered the colony's governor, Lord Ratcliffe, ... His sister was married to the 
Pelhams whose children were instrumental in the colonization of New England.