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Edward Franklin Best 1855–1881 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 11 January 1855

Birth Location: Pennsylvania

Death Date: 4 October 1881

Death Location: Mechesneytown, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Father: William Best

Mother: Mary Wadsworth

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The story of Edward Franklin Best began in 1855 in Pennsylvania. In 1870, Edward Franklin Best resided in Derry, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, USA. In 1880, Edward Franklin Best resided in Derry, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, USA. Edward Franklin Best passed away in 1881 in Mechesneytown, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Edward Franklin Best began in 1855 in Pennsylvania.
  • In 1870, Edward Franklin Best resided in Derry, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, USA.
  • In 1880, Edward Franklin Best resided in Derry, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, USA.
  • Edward Franklin Best passed away in 1881 in Mechesneytown, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, United States of America.

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Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Edward Best's Ancestors

Self
Edward Best
1855–1881
Birth Place: Pennsylvania
Parents
William Best
1819–1911
Pennsylvania
Mary (Elizabeth) Wadsworth
1821–1888
Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, United States
Grandparents
Thomas Wadsworth
1772–1861
Joppa, Harford County, Maryland, United States of America
Maria Decker
1775–1840
Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, United States
Great-Grandparents
Thomas Wadsworth
1746–1821
Mary Wiley
1747–1813
Cornelius Decker
1744–1802
Grietjen Brink
1752–1826
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Thomas Wadsworth
1718–1760
Rebecca Passmore
1720–1750
Matthew Wiley
1730–
Kesiah
1705–
Broer Decker
1701–1777
Annetje VanEtten
1701–1747
Jan Brink
1727–
Grietjen Wolfin
1725–

Edward Best's Timeline

4 Records

1855
11 January 1855
Birth of Edward Franklin Best in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania
1870
1870
Age 15
Edward Franklin Best resided here in Derry, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, USA
Derry, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, USA
1880
1880
Age 25
Edward Franklin Best resided here in Derry, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, USA
Derry, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, USA
1881
4 October 1881
Age 26
Death of Edward Franklin Best
None

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 11 January 1855
    Event Place: Pennsylvania
    Record Source:
    [1] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Derry, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania; Roll: 1204; Page: 160C; Enumeration District: 115
    [2] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Derry, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania; Roll: M593_1465; Page: 129B; Family History Library Film: 552964
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Derry, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Derry, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania; Roll: M593_1465; Page: 129B; Family History Library Film: 552964

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Derry, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Derry, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania; Roll: 1204; Page: 160C; Enumeration District: 115

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 4 October 1881
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Mechesneytown, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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