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Anna Best 1862–1948 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 5 March 1862

Birth Location: Jackson Co Ind

Death Date: 9 Mar 1948

Death Location: Weddleville, Jackson County, Indiana, United States of America

Father: William (Bess)

Mother: Parthenia Aton

Spouse(s): William Williams

Children(s): Charles Williams

In 1862, Anna Best entered the world in Jackson Co Ind, born to William L T Best Bess And Parthenia Berthena Aton. In 1870, Anna Best resided in Monroe, Campbellsburg, Washington, Indiana, USA. In 1880, Anna Best resided in Veale, Daviess, Indiana, USA. Anna Best married William A Williams, and had children including Charles Benjamin Williams. Anna Best passed away in 1948 in Weddleville, Jackson County, Indiana, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1862, Anna Best entered the world in Jackson Co Ind, born to William L T Best Bess And Parthenia Berthena Aton.
  • In 1870, Anna Best resided in Monroe, Campbellsburg, Washington, Indiana, USA.
  • In 1880, Anna Best resided in Veale, Daviess, Indiana, USA.
  • Anna Best married William A Williams, and had children including Charles Benjamin Williams.
  • Anna Best passed away in 1948 in Weddleville, Jackson County, Indiana, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Anna Best's Ancestors

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Anna Best
1862–1948
Birth Place: Jackson Co Ind
Parents
William L. (T.) Best (Bess)
1839–1865
Indiana, United States of America
Parthenia ((Berthena)) Aton
1840–1924
Washington County, Indiana, United States of America
Grandparents
Henry Aton
1799–1860
Kentucky, USA
Anna (E) Warriner
1797–1861
Virginia
Great-Grandparents
Joseph Warrener
1774–1829
Triphena TURNER
1766–1850
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Benja Warriner
–1793
William Turner
1737–1781
Sarah Peartree
1739–1806

Anna Best's Descendants

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Anna Best (5 March 1862–9 Mar 1948) m. William (A.) Williams (Abt 1857–25 Sep 1953)
  1. 1. Charles (Benjamin) Williams 1882– m. Lydia Williams
    1. 1. Minnie (Juanita) Williams –2017 m. Johnny Weddell 1925–1954
      1. 1. John (Henry) Weddell
      2. 2. Michael (Lloyd) Weddell 1945–1945

Anna Best's Timeline

7 Records

1862
5 March 1862
Birth of Anna Best in Jackson Co Ind
Jackson Co Ind
1870
1870
Age 8
Anna Best resided here in Monroe, Campbellsburg, Washington, Indiana, USA
Monroe, Campbellsburg, Washington, Indiana, USA
1880
1880
Age 18
Anna Best resided here in Veale, Daviess, Indiana, USA
Veale, Daviess, Indiana, USA
1910
1910
Age 48
Anna Best resided here in Mitchell Ward 1, Lawrence, Indiana, USA
Mitchell Ward 1, Lawrence, Indiana, USA
1935
1935
Age 73
Anna Best resided here in Medora, Jackson, Indiana
Medora, Jackson, Indiana
1940
1940
Age 78
Anna Best resided here in Carr, Medora, Jackson, Indiana, USA
Carr, Medora, Jackson, Indiana, USA
1948
9 Mar 1948
Age 86
Death of Anna Best in Medora, Jackson, Indiana, USA
Medora, Jackson, Indiana, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 5 March 1862
    Event Place: Jackson Co Ind
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Medora, Jackson, Indiana; Roll: m-t0627-01056; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 36-4
    [2] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Veale, Daviess, Indiana; Roll: 271; Page: 509d; Enumeration District: 140
    [3] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Monroe, Washington, Indiana; Roll: M593_369; Page: 103B
    [4] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Mitchell Ward 1, Lawrence, Indiana; Roll: T624_364; Page: 3b; Enumeration District: 0097; FHL microfilm: 1374377
    [5] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [6] Indiana, U.S., Death Certificates, 1899-2017, Indiana Archives and Records Administration; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Death Certificates; Year: 1948; Roll: 03

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Monroe, Campbellsburg, Washington, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Monroe, Washington, Indiana; Roll: M593_369; Page: 103B

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Veale, Daviess, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Veale, Daviess, Indiana; Roll: 271; Page: 509d; Enumeration District: 140

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Mitchell Ward 1, Lawrence, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Mitchell Ward 1, Lawrence, Indiana; Roll: T624_364; Page: 3b; Enumeration District: 0097; FHL microfilm: 1374377

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Medora, Jackson, Indiana
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Medora, Jackson, Indiana; Roll: m-t0627-01056; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 36-4

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Carr, Medora, Jackson, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Medora, Jackson, Indiana; Roll: m-t0627-01056; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 36-4

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 9 Mar 1948
    Event Place: Medora, Jackson, Indiana, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Indiana, U.S., Death Certificates, 1899-2017, Indiana Archives and Records Administration; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Death Certificates; Year: 1948; Roll: 03

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Weddleville, Jackson County, Indiana, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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