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George Best 1806–1874 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: abt 1806

Birth Location: Shepton Beauchamp, Somerset, England

Death Date: Before 23 Dec 1874

Death Location: Shepton Beauchamp, Somersetshire, England

Father: John Bestt

Mother: Mary Best

Spouse(s): Martha Bawler

Children(s): Simeon Best, Eliza Best, Harriet Best, Jane Best, Harriet Best, Betty Best, Simeon Best, Edward Best, Phillip Best

The story of George Best began in 1806 in Shepton Beauchamp, Somerset, England. In 1841, George Best resided in Ilminster, Somerset, England. In 1861, George Best resided in Shepton Beauchamp, Somerset, England. George Best married Martha Bawler, and had children including Betty Best, Edward Best, Eliza Best, Harriet Best, Jane Best, Phillip Best, Simeon Best. George Best passed away in 1874 in Shepton Beauchamp, Somersetshire, England.

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Biography

  • The story of George Best began in 1806 in Shepton Beauchamp, Somerset, England.
  • In 1841, George Best resided in Ilminster, Somerset, England.
  • In 1861, George Best resided in Shepton Beauchamp, Somerset, England.
  • George Best married Martha Bawler, and had children including Betty Best, Edward Best, Eliza Best, Harriet Best, Jane Best, Phillip Best, Simeon Best.
  • George Best passed away in 1874 in Shepton Beauchamp, Somersetshire, England.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

George Best's Ancestors

Self
George Best
1806–1874
Birth Place: Shepton Beauchamp, Somerset, England
Parents
John Best - aka Bestt
1769–1842
Shepton Beauchamp, Somersetshire, England
Mary (England - Wife of John) Best
1769–1855
Shepton Beauchamp, Somersetshire, England
Grandparents
John (Bestt -) aa
1734–
Shepton Beauchamp, Somersetshire, England
Sarah (Seager - aka) Segar
1739–1770
Somersetshire, England
ROBERT ENGLAND
1727–1797
Shepton Beauchamp, Somersetshire, England
Joan England
1734–1814
Somerset, England, United Kingdom
Great-Grandparents
William Bestt
1707–1767
Jane Edmunds
1710–1747
Robert Seager
–1773
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Linsell Lionel
1670–1738
Elizabeth Willes
1670–

George Best's Descendants

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George Best (abt 1806–Before 23 Dec 1874) m. Martha Bawler (abt 1802–October 1889)
  1. 1. Simeon Best 1827–1887 m. Emily England 1832–
    1. 1. Harriet Best 1854–1935 m. George (Arthur) Bealey 1848–1935
      1. 1. Thomas Bealey 1880–1961 m. Lily (Emily) Bealey 1877–1963
        1. 1. Winifred (Patricia) Bealey 1913–1992 m. Stanley (David) Tyler 1912–1992
        2. 2. Francis (Jack) Bealey 1917–1988 m. Emma (Queenie May) Welham 1915–1992
      2. 2. Edith (Mary Frances) Bealey 1890–1891
      3. 3. Edgar (William) Bealey 1884–
      4. 4. Edith (Mary) Bealey 1893–1977
      5. 5. Albert (JAMES) Bealey 1882–1958
      6. 6. (Beatrice) (Lily) Bealey 1896–1975
      7. 7. Elizabeth (Best) Bealey 1883–1896
      8. 8. Herbert Bealey 1891–1980
      9. 9. (George) (William) Bealey 1886–
      10. 10. Frank Bealey 1877–1956
      11. 11. Eliza (Agnes) Bealey 1887–
      12. 12. Arthur Bealey 1879–1963
    2. 2. William Best 1870–
    3. 3. Elizabeth Best 1868–
    4. 4. Harry Best 1865–
    5. 5. Edwin Best 1863–
    6. 6. Susan Best 1861–
    7. 7. Eliza Best 1858–
    8. 8. George Best 1851–
  2. 2. Eliza Best 1859–
  3. 3. Harriet Best 1855–
  4. 4. Jane Best 1835–
  5. 5. Harriet Best 1834–
  6. 6. Betty Best 1831–
  7. 7. Simeon Best 1827–
  8. 8. Edward Best 1825–1901
  9. 9. Phillip Best 1822–1884

George Best's Timeline

4 Records

1806
abt 1806
Birth of George Best in Shepton Beauchamp, Somerset, England
Shepton Beauchamp, Somerset, England
1841
1841
Age 35
George Best resided here in Ilminster, Somerset, England
Ilminster, Somerset, England
1861
1861
Age 55
George Best resided here in Shepton Beauchamp, Somerset, England
Shepton Beauchamp, Somerset, England
1874
Before 23 Dec 1874
Age 68
Death of George Best in Shepton Beauchamp, Somersetshire, England
Shepton Beauchamp, Somersetshire, England

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: abt 1806
    Event Place: Shepton Beauchamp, Somerset, England
    Record Source:
    [1] 1861 England Census, Class: RG9; Piece: 1633; Folio: 98; Page: 7; GSU roll: 542843.
    [2] 1841 England Census, Class: HO107; Piece 929; Book: 19; Civil Parish: Ilminster; County: Somerset; Enumeration District: 8; Folio: 5; Page: 3; Line: 18; GSU roll: 474592.

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1841
    Event Place: Ilminster, Somerset, England
    Record Source: 1841 England Census, Class: HO107; Piece 929; Book: 19; Civil Parish: Ilminster; County: Somerset; Enumeration District: 8; Folio: 5; Page: 3; Line: 18; GSU roll: 474592.

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1861
    Event Place: Shepton Beauchamp, Somerset, England
    Record Source: 1861 England Census, Class: RG9; Piece: 1633; Folio: 98; Page: 7; GSU roll: 542843.

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: Before 23 Dec 1874
    Event Place: Shepton Beauchamp, Somersetshire, England

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