Who was William Best?

William Best (1843–1854) was born in Launceston, Tasmania, Australia and died in Westbury, Tasmania, Australia. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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William Best 1843–1854

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Reliability Score: B

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B 2 criteria (Medium)
C 1 criteria (Basic)

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

Born 2 OCT 1843 · Launceston, Tasmania, Australia

Died 30 MAR 1854 · Westbury, Tasmania, Australia

Father George Best

Mother Amy Purton

Siblings Albert Best, Ann Purton, Basil Best, Charles Best, Frank Best, George Best, James Best, Jane Best, Jessie Best, John Best, Selena Best, Walter Best

Records

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Immediate Family

Parents

George Best

Amy Purton

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

No children recorded

Biography

In 1843, William Best entered the world in Launceston, Tasmania, Australia, born to george best and amy purton. In 1843, William Best established residence. William Best passed away in 1854 in Westbury, Tasmania, Australia.

Sources

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Record Anderson Web Site
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Record Graham Web Site

Life Timeline

1843

William Best resided here

Residence

1843

Birth of William Best in Launceston, Tasmania, Australia

Birth

1844

William Best was christened in Launceston, Tasmania, Australia

Christening

1854

Death of William Best in Westbury, Tasmania, Australia

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from William Best

This ancestor line traces from Beeding, Sussex, England (1785) to Launceston, Tasmania, Australia (1843) across 3 generations.

Direct Lineage

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Frequently Asked Questions

: William Best (1843–1854) was born in Launceston, Tasmania, Australia and died in Westbury, 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 William 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 3 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.
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