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Frederick Eugene Best 1879–1959 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 23 Aug 1879

Birth Location: Candor, Tioga, New York

Death Date: 12 Sep 1959

Death Location: Catatonk, Tioga County, New York, United States of America

Father: David Jr.

Mother: Ella Cook

Spouse(s): Tressa Wright

Children(s): Ruth Best, Stanley Best, Laura Best, Richard Best

Frederick Eugene Best was born in 1879 in Candor, Tioga, New York, the child of David Rockafeller Best Jr And Ella Euphrene Cook. In 1880, Frederick Eugene Best resided in Candor, Tioga, New York, United States. In 1900, Frederick Eugene Best resided in Leaches Mill & Halsey Valley, Tioga, New York. Frederick Eugene Best married Tressa Lee Wright, and had children including Laura Edith Best, Richard Eugene Best, Ruth Emma Best, Stanley David Best. Frederick Eugene Best passed away in 1959 in Catatonk, Tioga County, New York, United States of America.

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Biography

  • Frederick Eugene Best was born in 1879 in Candor, Tioga, New York, the child of David Rockafeller Best Jr And Ella Euphrene Cook.
  • In 1880, Frederick Eugene Best resided in Candor, Tioga, New York, United States.
  • In 1900, Frederick Eugene Best resided in Leaches Mill & Halsey Valley, Tioga, New York.
  • Frederick Eugene Best married Tressa Lee Wright, and had children including Laura Edith Best, Richard Eugene Best, Ruth Emma Best, Stanley David Best.
  • Frederick Eugene Best passed away in 1959 in Catatonk, Tioga County, New York, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Frederick Best's Ancestors

Self
Frederick Best
1879–1959
Birth Place: Candor, Tioga, New York
Parents
David Rockafeller Best Jr.
1851–1909
Candor, Tioga, New York
Ella (Euphrene) Cook
1860–1948
Candor, Tioga, New York
Grandparents
David (Rockafeller Best) Sr.
1814–1889
Lebanon, Hunterdon, New Jersey
Hannah (Maria Moody) Bush
1815–1862
Owego, Tioga, New York
Nelson (C.) Cook
1829–
Freelove (A.) Cook
1835–
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Frederick Best's Descendants

1.
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Frederick (Eugene) Best (23 Aug 1879–12 Sep 1959) m. Tressa (Lee) Wright (1 Jan 1882–20 Feb 1975)
  1. 1. Ruth (Emma) Best 1903–1991 m. Howard (Elmer) Hyatt 1907–2002
    1. 1. Howard (Elmer Hyatt) Jr. 1931–1984
    2. 2. Joseph (Fredrick) Hyatt 1940–1940
  2. 2. Stanley (David) Best 1905–1994
  3. 3. Laura (Edith) Best 1904–1982
  4. 4. Richard (Eugene) Best 1918–1991 m. Frances (Lillian) Liddiard 1921–2016
    1. 1. Marlea (Ann) Best 1945–1993 m. Clyde (Owen Myers) Jr. 1940–1990
    2. 2. Glen (David) Best 1886–

Frederick Best's Timeline

6 Records

1879
23 Aug 1879
Birth of Frederick Eugene Best in Candor, Tioga, New York
Candor, Tioga, New York
1880
1880
Age 1
Frederick Eugene Best resided here in Candor, Tioga, New York, United States
Candor, Tioga, New York, United States
1900
1900
Age 21
Frederick Eugene Best resided here in Leaches Mill & Halsey Valley, Tioga, New York
Leaches Mill & Halsey Valley, Tioga, New York
1905
1905
Age 26
Frederick Eugene Best resided here in Tioga, Tioga, New York, USA
Tioga, Tioga, New York, USA
1920
1920
Age 41
Frederick Eugene Best resided here in Tioga, Tioga, New York
Tioga, Tioga, New York
1959
12 Sep 1959
Age 80
Death of Frederick Eugene Best in Catatonk, Tioga, New York
Catatonk, Tioga, New York

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 23 Aug 1879
    Event Place: Candor, Tioga, New York
    Record Source:
    [1] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Tioga, Tioga, New York; Roll: T625_1270; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 168; Image: 503.
    [2] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Candor, Tioga, New York; Roll: 937; Family History Film: 1254937; Page: 77A; Enumeration District: 206; Image: 0154.
    [3] New York, State Census, 1905, New York State Archives; Albany, New York; State Population Census Schedules, 1905; Election District: E.D. 01; City: Tioga; County: Tioga
    [4] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Tioga, Tioga, New York; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: .
    [5] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Candor, Tioga, New York, United States
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Candor, Tioga, New York; Roll: 937; Family History Film: 1254937; Page: 77A; Enumeration District: 206; Image: 0154.

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Leaches Mill & Halsey Valley, Tioga, New York
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Tioga, Tioga, New York; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: .

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1905
    Event Place: Tioga, Tioga, New York, USA
    Record Source: New York, State Census, 1905, New York State Archives; Albany, New York; State Population Census Schedules, 1905; Election District: E.D. 01; City: Tioga; County: Tioga

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Tioga, Tioga, New York
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Tioga, Tioga, New York; Roll: T625_1270; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 168; Image: 503.

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 12 Sep 1959
    Event Place: Catatonk, Tioga, New York
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Catatonk, Tioga County, New York, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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