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Christopher Columbus Best 1841–1910 – Genealogical Records
Birth Date: 22 January 1841
Birth Location: Coweta, Georgia, United States
Death Date: 26 May 1910
Death Location: Girard, Russell County, Alabama, United States of America
Father: Harris Best
Mother: Temperance Slaughter
Spouse(s): Georgia Elder
Children(s): Mary Best, Munroe Best
Christopher Columbus Best was born in 1841 in Coweta, Georgia, United States, the child of Harris Best And Temperance Tempy Slaughter. In 1850, Christopher Columbus Best resided in Division 19, Coweta, Georgia, USA. In 1880, Christopher Columbus Best resided in Girard, Russell, Alabama, USA. Christopher Columbus Best married Georgia Ann Elder, and had children including Mary Mamie Best, Munroe Best. Christopher Columbus Best passed away in 1910 in Girard, Russell County, Alabama, United States of America.
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Biography
- Christopher Columbus Best was born in 1841 in Coweta, Georgia, United States, the child of Harris Best And Temperance Tempy Slaughter.
- In 1850, Christopher Columbus Best resided in Division 19, Coweta, Georgia, USA.
- In 1880, Christopher Columbus Best resided in Girard, Russell, Alabama, USA.
- Christopher Columbus Best married Georgia Ann Elder, and had children including Mary Mamie Best, Munroe Best.
- Christopher Columbus Best passed away in 1910 in Girard, Russell County, Alabama, United States of America.
Immediate Family
Parents
Harris Best
1810–1852
Birth Location: Robeson County, North Carolina, USA
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Temperance Slaughter
1816–1851
Birth Location: South Carolina, USA
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Spouses(s)
Georgia Elder
1856–1903
Birth Location: Alabama
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Children(s)
Mary Best
1888–1963
Birth Location: , Russell, Alabama, USA
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Munroe Best
1892–
Birth Location: Alabama, USA
MB
Christopher Best's Ancestors
Self
Christopher Best
1841–1910
Birth Place: Coweta, Georgia, United States
Parents
Harris Best
1810–1852
Robeson County, North Carolina, USA
Temperance (Tempy) Slaughter
1816–1851
South Carolina, USA
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Christopher Best's Descendants
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Christopher (Columbus) Best
(22 January 1841–26 May 1910)
m. Georgia (Ann) Elder (1856–1903)
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1. Mary (Mamie) Best 1888–1963 m. John (T) Kent 1886–1941
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1. Arlene Kent 1913–1979 m. Bennie (T) Huguley 1914–1974
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2. Johnie (Mae) Kent 1919–
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3. James Kent 1911–
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2. Munroe Best 1892–
Christopher Best's Timeline
8 Records
1841
22 January 1841
Birth of Christopher Columbus Best in Coweta, Georgia, United States
Coweta, Georgia, United States
1850
1850
Age 9
Christopher Columbus Best resided here in Division 19, Coweta, Georgia, USA
Division 19, Coweta, Georgia, USA
1880
1880
Age 39
Christopher Columbus Best resided here in Girard, Russell, Alabama, USA
Girard, Russell, Alabama, USA
1900
1900
Age 59
Christopher Columbus Best resided here in Girard, Russell, Alabama, USA
Girard, Russell, Alabama, USA
1903
1 Jul 1903
Age 62
Christopher Columbus Best resided here in Girard, Alabama, USA
Girard, Alabama, USA
1906
1906
Age 65
Christopher Columbus Best resided here in Columbus, Georgia, USA
Columbus, Georgia, USA
1907
1907
Age 66
Christopher Columbus Best resided here in Russell County
Russell County
1910
26 May 1910
Age 69
Death of Christopher Columbus Best in Girard, Russell County, Alabama, United States of America
Girard, Russell County, Alabama, United States of America
1841
22 January 1841
Birth of Christopher Columbus Best in Coweta, Georgia, United States
Coweta, Georgia, United States
1850
1850
Age 9
Christopher Columbus Best resided here in Division 19, Coweta, Georgia, USA
Division 19, Coweta, Georgia, USA
1880
1880
Age 39
Christopher Columbus Best resided here in Girard, Russell, Alabama, USA
Girard, Russell, Alabama, USA
1900
1900
Age 59
Christopher Columbus Best resided here in Girard, Russell, Alabama, USA
Girard, Russell, Alabama, USA
1903
1 Jul 1903
Age 62
Christopher Columbus Best resided here in Girard, Alabama, USA
Girard, Alabama, USA
1906
1906
Age 65
Christopher Columbus Best resided here in Columbus, Georgia, USA
Columbus, Georgia, USA
1907
1907
Age 66
Christopher Columbus Best resided here in Russell County
Russell County
1910
26 May 1910
Age 69
Death of Christopher Columbus Best in Girard, Russell County, Alabama, United States of America
Girard, Russell County, Alabama, United States of America
Sources
Genealogy Event 1
Event Type: Birth
Event Date: 22 January 1841
Event Place: Coweta, Georgia, United States
Record Source:
[1] Alabama, U.S., Census of Confederate Soldiers, 1907, 1921, Alabama Department of Archives & History; Montgomery, Alabama; Alabama Census of Confederate Soldiers, 1907 and 1921; Roll: Multiple Regiments (Russell County #57); Roll Number: 222
[2] U.S., Register of Civil, Military, and Naval Service, 1863-1959
[3] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Girard, Russell, Alabama; Roll: 30; Page: 431D; Enumeration District: 151
[4] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Girard, Russell, Alabama; Roll: 38; Page: 1; Enumeration District: 0141; FHL microfilm: 1240038
[5] 1850 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M432; Residence Date: 1850; Home in 1850: Division 19, Coweta, Georgia; Roll: 66; Page: 310a
[6] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
Genealogy Event 2
Event Type: Residence
Event Date: 1850
Event Place: Division 19, Coweta, Georgia, USA
Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M432; Residence Date: 1850; Home in 1850: Division 19, Coweta, Georgia; Roll: 66; Page: 310a
Genealogy Event 3
Event Type: Residence
Event Date: 1880
Event Place: Girard, Russell, Alabama, USA
Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Girard, Russell, Alabama; Roll: 30; Page: 431D; Enumeration District: 151
Genealogy Event 4
Event Type: Residence
Event Date: 1900
Event Place: Girard, Russell, Alabama, USA
Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Girard, Russell, Alabama; Roll: 38; Page: 1; Enumeration District: 0141; FHL microfilm: 1240038
Genealogy Event 5
Event Type: Residence
Event Date: 1 Jul 1903
Event Place: Girard, Alabama, USA
Record Source: U.S., Register of Civil, Military, and Naval Service, 1863-1959
Genealogy Event 6
Event Type: Residence
Event Date: 1906
Event Place: Columbus, Georgia, USA
Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995
Genealogy Event 7
Event Type: Residence
Event Date: 1907
Event Place: Russell County
Record Source: Alabama, U.S., Census of Confederate Soldiers, 1907, 1921, Alabama Department of Archives & History; Montgomery, Alabama; Alabama Census of Confederate Soldiers, 1907 and 1921; Roll: Multiple Regiments (Russell County #57); Roll Number: 222
Genealogy Event 8
Event Type: Death
Event Date: 26 May 1910
Event Place: Girard, Russell County, Alabama, United States of America
Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
Genealogy Event 9
Event Type: Burial
Event Place: Girard, Russell County, Alabama, United States of America
Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
Event Type: Birth
Event Date: 22 January 1841
Event Place: Coweta, Georgia, United States
Record Source:
[1] Alabama, U.S., Census of Confederate Soldiers, 1907, 1921, Alabama Department of Archives & History; Montgomery, Alabama; Alabama Census of Confederate Soldiers, 1907 and 1921; Roll: Multiple Regiments (Russell County #57); Roll Number: 222
[2] U.S., Register of Civil, Military, and Naval Service, 1863-1959
[3] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Girard, Russell, Alabama; Roll: 30; Page: 431D; Enumeration District: 151
[4] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Girard, Russell, Alabama; Roll: 38; Page: 1; Enumeration District: 0141; FHL microfilm: 1240038
[5] 1850 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M432; Residence Date: 1850; Home in 1850: Division 19, Coweta, Georgia; Roll: 66; Page: 310a
[6] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
Genealogy Event 2
Event Type: Residence
Event Date: 1850
Event Place: Division 19, Coweta, Georgia, USA
Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M432; Residence Date: 1850; Home in 1850: Division 19, Coweta, Georgia; Roll: 66; Page: 310a
Genealogy Event 3
Event Type: Residence
Event Date: 1880
Event Place: Girard, Russell, Alabama, USA
Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Girard, Russell, Alabama; Roll: 30; Page: 431D; Enumeration District: 151
Genealogy Event 4
Event Type: Residence
Event Date: 1900
Event Place: Girard, Russell, Alabama, USA
Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Girard, Russell, Alabama; Roll: 38; Page: 1; Enumeration District: 0141; FHL microfilm: 1240038
Genealogy Event 5
Event Type: Residence
Event Date: 1 Jul 1903
Event Place: Girard, Alabama, USA
Record Source: U.S., Register of Civil, Military, and Naval Service, 1863-1959
Genealogy Event 6
Event Type: Residence
Event Date: 1906
Event Place: Columbus, Georgia, USA
Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995
Genealogy Event 7
Event Type: Residence
Event Date: 1907
Event Place: Russell County
Record Source: Alabama, U.S., Census of Confederate Soldiers, 1907, 1921, Alabama Department of Archives & History; Montgomery, Alabama; Alabama Census of Confederate Soldiers, 1907 and 1921; Roll: Multiple Regiments (Russell County #57); Roll Number: 222
Genealogy Event 8
Event Type: Death
Event Date: 26 May 1910
Event Place: Girard, Russell County, Alabama, United States of America
Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
Genealogy Event 9
Event Type: Burial
Event Place: Girard, Russell County, Alabama, United States of America
Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current