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Patience Best 1582–1625

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 5 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 5 trees
Death year and location consistent across 5 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

5 researchers on YourRoots have Patience Best in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 5 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 5 independent trees

Born 12 Feb 1582 · Mustham, Surrey, England
Died 24 Nov 1625 · Holy Trinity, Clapham, Surrey, England
Father Nicholas Best (1554–1628)
Mother Elizabeth Pragle
Spouse Thomas Gawton Oxford Alumni
Children Lady Joane Elizabeth Jane Gawton

Researchers connected through Patience Best 1582–1625

and 4 more tree owners connected with Patience Best 1582–1625

Biography

The story of Patience Best began in 1582 in Mustham, Surrey, England. Patience Best married thomas gawton oxford alumni, and had children including lady joane elizabeth jane gawton. Patience Best passed away in 1625 in Holy Trinity, Clapham, Surrey, England.

Sources

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    Record Geneanet Community Trees Index

Life Timeline

1582
Birth of Patience Best in Mustham, Surrey, England
Birth
1597
Patience Best was married in Surrey, England
Marriage
1625
Death of Patience Best in Holy Trinity, Clapham, Surrey, England
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Patience Best

This ancestor line traces from Surrey, England (1480) to Mustham, Surrey, England (1582) across 5 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Patience Best (1582–1625) was born in Mustham, Surrey, England and died in Holy Trinity, Clapham, Surrey, England. 5 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, 5 researchers on YourRoots have Patience 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 5 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.

Patience Best's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Patience Best PTP
1582–1625
Mustham, Surrey, England
Parents
Nicholas Best PTP
1554–1628
Aldersted, Surrey, England
Unknown
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Patience Best's Descendants

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Patience Best PTP 1582–1625