Frank Bartow West was the brother of Annie Munro West [1858-1919], and both were the great-great-grandchildren of Dr. David Rogers [1748-1829] and his wife, who were sitters for two NGA paintings by Ralph Earl (1965.15.8 and 1965.15.9). His son (Annie West's nephew) was Addison Tinsley West, of Orlando, Florida, and he inherited the pair of portraits.