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Jacob Best 1773–1859 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 9 October 1773

Birth Location: Northampton County, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Death Date: 20 June 1859

Death Location: Stone Church, Northampton County, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Father: Johannes Best

Mother: Maria Odenwelder

Spouse(s): Catharine Laubach

Children(s): Anna BEST, Margaretha Best, Catharine Best, Johannes Best, Elisabeth Best, Peter Best

Jacob Best was born in 1773 in Northampton County, Pennsylvania, United States of America, the child of Johannes John Best And Maria Elizabeth Odenwelder. In 1700, Jacob Best resided in Northampton, Pennsylvania, USA. Jacob Best married Catharine Maria Laubach, and had children including Anna Maria Mary Best, Catharine Best, Elisabeth Best, Johannes Best, Margaretha Best, Peter Best. Jacob Best passed away in 1859 in Stone Church, Northampton County, Pennsylvania, United States of America.

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Biography

  • Jacob Best was born in 1773 in Northampton County, Pennsylvania, United States of America, the child of Johannes John Best And Maria Elizabeth Odenwelder.
  • In 1700, Jacob Best resided in Northampton, Pennsylvania, USA.
  • Jacob Best married Catharine Maria Laubach, and had children including Anna Maria Mary Best, Catharine Best, Elisabeth Best, Johannes Best, Margaretha Best, Peter Best.
  • Jacob Best passed away in 1859 in Stone Church, Northampton County, Pennsylvania, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Jacob Best's Ancestors

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Jacob Best
1773–1859
Birth Place: Northampton County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Parents
Johannes "John" Best
1742–1823
Williams, Northampton, Pennsylvania, USA
Maria (Elizabeth) Odenwelder
1754–1815
Williams, Northampton, Pennsylvania, USA
Grandparents
Johann (Philip) Odenwelder
1720–1795
Weinheim, Alzey-Worms, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany
Anna (Maria) Rentz
1719–1779
Zell, Wuerttemberg, Germany
Great-Grandparents
Phillip Odenwelder
1690–1724
Anna FRULTLINGER
1695–1763
Hans Rentz
1695–1735
Anna Buhler
1701–1722
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Hanß Odenwälders
1670–
Anna Stalders
1680–1740
Martin Rentz
1655–1726
Anna Eiting
1658–1747

Jacob Best's Descendants

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Jacob Best (9 October 1773–20 June 1859) m. Catharine (Maria) Laubach (26 Feb 1772–8 Feb 1847)
  1. 1. Anna (Maria "Mary") BEST 1800–1879 m. George Detterich 1796–1858
    1. 1. Maria Detterich 1836–1903 m. Theodore (Allen) Randall 1829–1904
      1. 1. Augustus (Ellsworth) RANDALL 1861–1864
      2. 2. Fannie (Maria RANDALL) ** 1857–1933 m. James (T) Grinnell 1850–1933
        1. 1. Charlotte (Arena) Grinnell 1885–1938 m. Lawrence Harriman 1874–1939
        2. 2. Eva (Maria Grinnell) ** 1877–1965 m. Beatson (Charles) Walkinshaw 1880–1956
        3. 3. Harry Grinnell 1892–1972 m. Leona (B) Pierce 1896–1967
        4. 4. Floyd (James) Grinnel 1883–1972 m. Thora (Marie) Johnson 1900–1984
        5. 5. Amos (Randall) Grinnell 1880–1942 m. Florence (Mabel) Reams 1882–1961
        6. 6. Donald (I) Grinnell 1895–1971 m. Florence Cox 1895–
        7. 7. Robert (A) Grinnell 1883–
        8. 8. William Grinnell 1879–
      3. 3. Edwin (A) Randall 1872–1953 m. Rose (Belle) Cooley 1873–1965
        1. 1. Leslie (Edwin "Lillie") Randall 1904–1952
        2. 2. Leah (Emily) Randall 1894–1962
        3. 3. Maynard (Detterich) Randall 1898–1988
        4. 4. Robert (Wayne) Randall 1910–1965 m. Ella (Mae) Gibbs 1911–1977
        5. 5. Edna (Katherien) Randall 1896–1979
      4. 4. Frederick (Eugene) Randall 1865–1958
      5. 5. Edwin (Allen) Randall 1873–1953 m. Rose (Belle) Cooley 1873–1965
        1. 1. Leah (Rose) Randall 1894–1962 m. Robert (Lincoln) Walkinshaw 1895–1989
    2. 2. Catherine Detterich 1833–1899
    3. 3. Anson Detterich 1829–1905
    4. 4. Martin Detterich 1827–1828
    5. 5. Caroline Detterich 1844–1936
    6. 6. Mark (Anthony) Detterich 1838–1922
    7. 7. Mary (Ann) Detterich 1831–1833
    8. 8. Vincent Detterich 1829–1894 m. Ester (Clarissa) Doty 1842–1921
      1. 1. Clarence Detterich 1884–1948
      2. 2. George (V) Detterich 1860–1922
      3. 3. Annie Detterick 1867–
      4. 4. Carrie (Maria) Detterich 1872–1941
      5. 5. Katie (Elvira) Detterich 1877–1926
      6. 6. Katy Detterick 1877–
    9. 9. Elisabeth Detterich 1821–1907
    10. 10. Charles (Henry) Detterich 1820–1887
    11. 11. George (Franklin) Detterich 1841–1844
    12. 12. Jacob Detterich 1825–1827
    13. 13. Edwin Detterich 1823–1829
    14. 14. Jacob Detterich 1825–1828
  2. 2. Margaretha Best 1795–1860
  3. 3. Catharine Best 1804–1850
  4. 4. Johannes Best 1808–1850
  5. 5. Elisabeth Best 1811–1850
  6. 6. Peter Best 1812–1850

Jacob Best's Timeline

3 Records

1700
1700-1899
Jacob Best resided here in Northampton, Pennsylvania, USA
Northampton, Pennsylvania, USA
1773
9 October 1773
Birth of Jacob Best in Northampton County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Northampton County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
1859
20 June 1859
Age 86
Death of Jacob Best in Upper Mount Bethel Township, Northampton County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Upper Mount Bethel Township, Northampton County, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 9 October 1773
    Event Place: Northampton County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1700-1899
    Event Place: Northampton, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: The old grave-yards of Northampton and adjacent counties in the state of Pennsylvania

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 20 June 1859
    Event Place: Upper Mount Bethel Township, Northampton County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Stone Church, Northampton County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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