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Daniel Best 1910–1986 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: Abt. 1910

Birth Location: North Carolina

Death Date: Apr 1986

Death Location: Willow Grove, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Father: Preston Best

Mother: Maggie Best

Spouse(s): Nellie Best

Children(s): Edna Cole, Doris Ambrose, Montee Best, Donzel Jr, Margaret Best

Daniel Best was born in 1910 in North Carolina, the child of Preston Best And Maggie Ward Best. In 1910, Daniel Best resided in Grantham, Wayne, North Carolina, USA. Daniel Best married Nellie Best, and had children including Charles Frank Best, David Lee Best, Donzel Best Jr, Doris Gray Ambrose, Earl Best, Edna Earl Jones Cole, Linda Jean Best, Margaret Best, Montee Best, Willie C Best. Daniel Best passed away in 1986 in Willow Grove, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, United States of America.

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Biography

  • Daniel Best was born in 1910 in North Carolina, the child of Preston Best And Maggie Ward Best.
  • In 1910, Daniel Best resided in Grantham, Wayne, North Carolina, USA.
  • Daniel Best married Nellie Best, and had children including Charles Frank Best, David Lee Best, Donzel Best Jr, Doris Gray Ambrose, Earl Best, Edna Earl Jones Cole, Linda Jean Best, Margaret Best, Montee Best, Willie C Best.
  • Daniel Best passed away in 1986 in Willow Grove, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Preston Best
1879–1966
Birth Location: North Carolina
PB
Maggie Best
1883–1941
Birth Location: Wayne, North Carolina, United States
MB

Spouses(s)

Nellie Best
1913–
Birth Location: Mount Olive, North Carolina
NB

Children(s)

Edna Cole
1935–1973
Birth Location: , North Carolina, United States
EC
Doris Ambrose
1939–2017
Birth Location: North Carolina
DA
Montee Best
1937–2020
Birth Location: North Carolina
MB
Donzel Jr
1935–2000
Birth Location: North Carolina
DJ
Margaret Best
1933–2005
Birth Location: North Carolina
MB

Daniel Best's Ancestors

Self
Daniel Best
1910–1986
Birth Place: North Carolina
Parents
Preston Best
1879–1966
North Carolina
Maggie (Ward) Best
1883–1941
Wayne, North Carolina, United States
Grandparents
Wiley (Henry) Best
1826–1915
N. C.
Rachael Hood
1828–1928
North Carolina
Levi (Barfield (slave name)) Ward
1841–1907
North Carolina
Martha Ward
1855–1933
North Carolina, USA
Great-Grandparents
Henry Best
1775–1851
Polly Best
1790–1860
Johnson
–1840
Civil Johnson
–1850
Harris Barfield
1813–
Leah Ward
1797–1910
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John Sr
1736–1798
Hanah Havelin
1736–1786
Josiah Gardner
1782–1865
Demps Ward)
1757–
Demps Ward)
1757–

Daniel Best's Descendants

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Daniel Best (Abt. 1910–Apr 1986) m. Nellie Best (26 Apr 1913–13 Dec1993)
  1. 1. Edna (Earl Jones) Cole 1935–1973 m. William ((Willie) Matthew) Cole 1929–1970
  2. 2. Doris (Gray) Ambrose 1939–2017 m. Donald Ambrose 1938–1988
  3. 3. Montee Best 1937–2020
  4. 4. Donzel (Best) Jr 1935–2000
  5. 5. Margaret Best 1933–2005

Daniel Best's Timeline

17 Records

1910
Abt. 1910
Birth of Daniel Best
None
1910
1910
Daniel Best resided here in Grantham, Wayne, North Carolina, USA
Grantham, Wayne, North Carolina, USA
1911
24 September 1911
Age 1
Birth of Daniel Best in North Carolina
North Carolina
1911
24 Sep 1911
Age 1
Birth of Daniel Best in North Carolina
North Carolina
1912
abt 1912
Age 2
Birth of Daniel Best in North Carolina
North Carolina
1920
1920
Age 10
Daniel Best resided here in Faison, Duplin, North Carolina, USA
Faison, Duplin, North Carolina, USA
1920
1920
Age 10
Daniel Best resided here in Faison, Duplin, North Carolina, USA
Faison, Duplin, North Carolina, USA
1930
1930
Age 20
Daniel Best resided here in Brogden, Brogden, Wayne, North Carolina, USA
Brogden, Brogden, Wayne, North Carolina, USA
1930
1930
Age 20
Daniel Best resided here in Brogden, Wayne, North Carolina, USA
Brogden, Wayne, North Carolina, USA
1935
1935
Age 25
Daniel Best resided here in Rural, Wayne, North Carolina
Rural, Wayne, North Carolina
1940
1940
Age 30
Daniel Best resided here in Faison, Duplin, North Carolina, USA
Faison, Duplin, North Carolina, USA
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 30
Daniel Best resided here in Faison, Duplin, North Carolina, USA
Faison, Duplin, North Carolina, USA
1950
1950
Age 40
Daniel Best resided here in Faison, Duplin, North Carolina, USA
Faison, Duplin, North Carolina, USA
1954
1954
Age 44
Daniel Best resided here in North Carolina
North Carolina
1986
April 1986
Age 76
Death of Daniel Best in Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
1986
Apr 1986
Age 76
Death of Daniel Best in Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America
1986
Apr 1986
Age 76
Death of Daniel Best in Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 24 September 1911
    Event Place: North Carolina
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Faison, Duplin, North Carolina; Roll: T627_2901; Page: 11B; Enumeration District: 31-8
    [2] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Brogden, Wayne, North Carolina; Page: 26A; Enumeration District: 0005; FHL microfilm: 2341461
    [3] 1930 United States Federal Census
    [4] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [5] North Carolina, Marriage Records
    [6] 1950 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: abt 1912
    Event Place: North Carolina
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Faison, Duplin, North Carolina; Roll: T627_2901; Page: 11B; Enumeration District: 31-8
    [2] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Brogden, Wayne, North Carolina; Page: 26A; Enumeration District: 0005; FHL microfilm: 2341461
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [4] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [5] 1950 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 24 Sep 1911
    Event Place: North Carolina
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives Southeast Region; Atlanta, GA; Records of the Selective Service System, 1926-1975; Record Group: RG 147; Class: RG147, North Carolina World War II Draft Registration Cards; Box Number: 28
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Faison, Duplin, North Carolina; Roll: T627_2901; Page: 11B; Enumeration District: 31-8
    [3] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Faison, Duplin, North Carolina; Roll: T627_2901; Page: 11B; Enumeration District: 31-8
    [4] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 246-54-3555; Issue State: North Carolina; Issue Date: 1954
    [5] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Faison, Duplin, North Carolina; Roll: T625_1296; Page: 11B; Enumeration District: 30
    [6] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Brogden, Wayne, North Carolina; Page: 26A; Enumeration District: 0005; FHL microfilm: 2341461
    [7] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [8] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [9] North Carolina, Marriage Records

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: Abt. 1910
    Record Source: North Carolina, Marriage Records

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Grantham, Wayne, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Grantham, Wayne, North Carolina; Roll: T624_1137; Page: 19A; Enumeration District: 0109; FHL microfilm: 1375150

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Faison, Duplin, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Faison, Duplin, North Carolina; Roll: T625_1296; Page: 11B; Enumeration District: 30

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Faison, Duplin, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Faison, Duplin, North Carolina; Roll: T625_1296; Page: 11B; Enumeration District: 30

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Brogden, Brogden, Wayne, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Brogden, Wayne, North Carolina; Page: 26A; Enumeration District: 0005; FHL microfilm: 2341461
    [2] 1930 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Brogden, Wayne, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Brogden, Wayne, North Carolina; Page: 26A; Enumeration District: 0005; FHL microfilm: 2341461

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Rural, Wayne, North Carolina
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Faison, Duplin, North Carolina; Roll: T627_2901; Page: 11B; Enumeration District: 31-8
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Faison, Duplin, North Carolina; Roll: T627_2901; Page: 11B; Enumeration District: 31-8

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Faison, Duplin, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives Southeast Region; Atlanta, GA; Records of the Selective Service System, 1926-1975; Record Group: RG 147; Class: RG147, North Carolina World War II Draft Registration Cards; Box Number: 28
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Faison, Duplin, North Carolina; Roll: T627_2901; Page: 11B; Enumeration District: 31-8

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Faison, Duplin, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives Southeast Region; Atlanta, GA; Records of the Selective Service System, 1926-1975; Record Group: RG 147; Class: RG147, North Carolina World War II Draft Registration Cards; Box Number: 28
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Faison, Duplin, North Carolina; Roll: T627_2901; Page: 11B; Enumeration District: 31-8
    [3] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Faison, Duplin, North Carolina; Roll: T627_2901; Page: 11B; Enumeration District: 31-8

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1950
    Event Place: Faison, Duplin, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1950 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1954
    Event Place: North Carolina
    Record Source: U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File

    Genealogy Event 15
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Faison, Duplin, North Carolina
    Record Source: 1950 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 16
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: April 1986
    Event Place: Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 17
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: Apr 1986
    Event Place: Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 246-54-3555; Issue State: North Carolina; Issue Date: 1954
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 18
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: Apr 1986
    Event Place: Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA

    Genealogy Event 19
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Willow Grove, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 20
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Willow Grove, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [4] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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