YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

Create a free account to navigate family trees, view ancestors, and discover connections.

Alexander Best 1865–1955 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1 Mar 1865

Birth Location: Nelson, New Zealand

Death Date: 8 Jan 1955

Death Location: Marlborough, Nelson

Father: William Best

Mother: Elizabeth Drummond

Spouse(s): Charlotte Sigley

Children(s): Violet BEST, Rose Best, Reginald Best, Ivy Best, Daisy Best

The story of Alexander Best began in 1865 in Nelson, New Zealand. Alexander Best married Charlotte Yarwood Sigley, and had children including Daisy Myrtle Evelyn Best, Ivy Best, Reginald Alexander Best, Rose Sylvia Gladys Rosie Best, Violet Agnes Best. Alexander Best passed away in 1955 in Marlborough, Nelson.

Find more search results for Alexander Best
AB

Reliability Score

This score reflects the reliability of the source family tree. A high rating indicates a trustworthy source with strong data consistency.

Reliability Score:
B
Criteria:
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
  • N/A 0 criteria (Insufficient)

This tree's reliability score:

  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

Biography

  • The story of Alexander Best began in 1865 in Nelson, New Zealand.
  • Alexander Best married Charlotte Yarwood Sigley, and had children including Daisy Myrtle Evelyn Best, Ivy Best, Reginald Alexander Best, Rose Sylvia Gladys Rosie Best, Violet Agnes Best.
  • Alexander Best passed away in 1955 in Marlborough, Nelson.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Alexander Best's Ancestors

Self
Alexander Best
1865–1955
Birth Place: Nelson, New Zealand
Parents
William Best
1819–1884
Kingsbury Episcopi, Somerset, England
Elizabeth Drummond
1824–1902
The Ross, Comrie, Perthshire Scotland
Grandparents
Daniel (Best - Kingsbury Episcopi) 1779
1779–1825
Kingsbury Episcopi, Somersetshire, England
Susannah HOCKADAY
1776–1831
Ilminster, Somerset, England
Alexander Drummond
1786–1865
Muthill, Perthshire, Scotland.
Helen MORRISON
1786–1841
Scotland
Great-Grandparents
Charles HOCKADAY
1747–1795
Mary GRIMSTEAD
–1801
John [MacGregor]
1763–1806
Elizabeth Gardner
1761–
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John GRIMSTEAD
1720–
Elizabeth CULVERSON
1720–
Duncan Drummond
1742–
Catherine Mailer
1738–1804
William Gardner
1729–
Janet Stewart
1729–

Alexander Best's Descendants

1.
AB
Alexander Best (1 Mar 1865–8 Jan 1955) m. Charlotte (Yarwood) Sigley (12 Nov 1863–16 September 1944)
  1. 1. Violet (Agnes) BEST 1888–1982 m. Albert ("Ab" James) BRADLEY 1886–1970
    1. 1. Ray (Alexander) Bradley 1913–1978 m. Alice Walton 1921–1975
    2. 2. Albert (Leo) BRADLEY 1911–1988 m. Vera (Daisy) Royal 1912–1985
    3. 3. Darcy (John) BRADLEY 1915–1985 m. Allieson (May) Fletcher 1919–2004
      1. 1. Pauline (Violet May) Bradley 1943–2005
    4. 4. Romoni (Jean) BRADLEY 1917–1918
    5. 5. Peggy (Violet) BRADLEY 1918–1920
  2. 2. Rose (Sylvia Gladys (Rosie)) Best 1909–1969
  3. 3. Reginald (Alexander) Best 1901–1972
  4. 4. Ivy Best
  5. 5. Daisy (Myrtle Evelyn) Best 1893–1987
    1. 1. Oswald (William) Mickell 1921–1944
    2. 2. Jenny (Alexa) Mickell 1917–2001
    3. 3. Norris (Harry) Mickell –1973

Alexander Best's Timeline

2 Records

1865
1 Mar 1865
Birth of Alexander Best in Nelson, New Zealand
Nelson, New Zealand
1955
8 Jan 1955
Age 90
Death of Alexander Best in Nelson, New Zealand
Nelson, New Zealand

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1 Mar 1865
    Event Place: Nelson, New Zealand
    Record Source:
    [1] Australia and New Zealand, Find a Grave Index
    [2] New Zealand, Cemetery Records, New Zealand Society of Genealogists Incorporated; Auckland, New Zealand; New Zealand Cemetery Records

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 8 Jan 1955
    Event Place: Nelson, New Zealand
    Record Source:
    [1] Australia and New Zealand, Find a Grave Index
    [2] New Zealand, Cemetery Records, New Zealand Society of Genealogists Incorporated; Auckland, New Zealand; New Zealand Cemetery Records

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Marlborough, Nelson
    Record Source:
    [1] Australia and New Zealand, Find a Grave Index
    [2] New Zealand, Cemetery Records, New Zealand Society of Genealogists Incorporated; Auckland, New Zealand; New Zealand Cemetery Records

About YourRoots

Family Tree Map

Explore your family tree geographically

Import your GEDCOM file to transform your family tree into an interactive global map. See your roots laid out visually and understand your true geographic heritage.

Powerful tools like "Trace Back To Me" instantly map your family's migration paths from a chosen ancestor all the way back to you.

LEARN MORE
AI Genealogy Research

Discover ancestors beyond "end-of-line" automatically

Import your family tree and let AI expand it for you. AI Ancestor Finder scans "end-of-line" ancestors to uncover their parents across hundreds of family lines at once. AI Deep Research analyzes selected ancestors and family clusters, suggesting relevant records and next steps.

Turn on Auto Research Mode to get new discoveries daily or weekly, so your tree keeps growing even while you're away.

LEARN MORE
DNA Match

Find more DNA matches across all DNA tests

Combine your DNA data with your family tree to unlock the full power of YourRoots DNA Match. Connect with relatives across major testing services — Ancestry, 23andMe, MyHeritage, and more.

View your matches' maps and trees to identify shared ancestors, and soon you'll be able to add them directly to your own tree and map.

LEARN MORE
Ancestry Reports

Ancestry DNA analysis that goes deeper than others

Unlock exclusive reports that reveal your deeper origins.

  • Deep Ancestry Report — Analyze 130+ ethnicities, sub-regions, and 1,800+ communities in one detailed view.
  • Global & Native American Reports — Developed with Stanford researchers to uncover hidden ancestries across all 22 chromosomes.
  • Ancient DNA Series — Compare your DNA with 1,000+ ancient genomes from Viking, Celtic, and early American civilizations.
LEARN MORE