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Jonathon Best 1840–1913

Public Tree Person

What is a Public Tree Person?

A Public Tree Person is an ancestor documented independently by multiple YourRoots tree owners. When several researchers' family histories converge on the same person, we publish a shared page that combines what they've documented.

Why this is a Public Tree Person

Full name consistent across 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 trees

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B Reliability
B
Reliability Score: B
Medium — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
Verification checklist
  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

2 researchers on YourRoots have Jonathon Best in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 2 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 19 Aug 1840 · Launceston, Tasmania, Australia
Died 13 May 1913 · Launceston, Tasmania, Australia
Father Charles Best
Mother Elizabeth Primmett
Siblings Benjamin Best, Charles Best, Elizabeth Best, George Best, Hannah Elizabeth Best, James Best, Mary Ann Best, Phillip Best, Sarah Best

Researchers connected through Jonathon Best 1840–1913

and 1 more tree owner connected with Jonathon Best 1840–1913

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

In 1840, Jonathon Best entered the world in Launceston, Tasmania, Australia, born to charles best and elizabeth primmett. Jonathon Best passed away in 1913 in Launceston, Tasmania, Australia.

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Life Timeline

1840
Birth of Jonathon Best in Launceston, Tasmania, Australia
Birth
1913
Death of Jonathon Best in Launceston, Tasmania, Australia
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Jonathon Best

This ancestor line traces from Henfield, Sussex, England (1813) to Launceston, Tasmania, Australia (1840) across 2 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Jonathon Best (1840–1913) was born in Launceston, Tasmania, Australia and died in Launceston, Tasmania, Australia. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (B) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Jonathon in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 2 generations of this lineage geographically.
It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
Use the "Compare Tree" button on any researcher's profile above. You can compare your tree side by side with theirs, see where your records overlap or differ, and collaborate to fill gaps.

Jonathon Best's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Jonathon Best PTP
1840–1913
Launceston, Tasmania, Australia
Parents
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Grandparents
Unknown
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Unknown
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Jonathon Best's Descendants

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JB
Jonathon Best PTP 1840–1913