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James S Best 1828–1890 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 7 Oct 1828

Birth Location: Tennessee, USA

Death Date: 27 Mar 1890

Death Location: Fayette County, Alabama, United States of America

Father: Elias Best

Mother: Ruth Cocke

Spouse(s): Mary White

Children(s): Sarah Best, William Best, Elias Best, Mary Best, John Best, Felicity Best, Joseph Best, Lydia Best, Margaret Best, Elizabeth Best, Mary Williamson, Felicity Olive, Eliza Gladden, Elias Best, Sarah Farquhar, J Best, Phillis Best

In 1828, James S Best entered the world in Tennessee, USA, born to Elias Oquin Best And Ruth Cocke. In 1850, James S Best resided in Southern District, Pickens, Alabama, USA. In 1860, James S Best resided in Palmetto, Pickens, Alabama, USA. James S Best married Mary Ann E White, and had children including Elias Quinn Best, Eliza Luena Gladden, Elizabeth Eliza Luena Best, Felicity Rosay Best, Felicity Rose Olive, J C Best, John C Best, Joseph P Best, Lydia A Best, Margaret Best, Mary Jane Best, Mary Jane Williamson, Phillis Best, Sarah Frances Best, Sarah Frances Farquhar, William Wesley Best. James S Best passed away in 1890 in Fayette County, Alabama, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1828, James S Best entered the world in Tennessee, USA, born to Elias Oquin Best And Ruth Cocke.
  • In 1850, James S Best resided in Southern District, Pickens, Alabama, USA.
  • In 1860, James S Best resided in Palmetto, Pickens, Alabama, USA.
  • James S Best married Mary Ann E White, and had children including Elias Quinn Best, Eliza Luena Gladden, Elizabeth Eliza Luena Best, Felicity Rosay Best, Felicity Rose Olive, J C Best, John C Best, Joseph P Best, Lydia A Best, Margaret Best, Mary Jane Best, Mary Jane Williamson, Phillis Best, Sarah Frances Best, Sarah Frances Farquhar, William Wesley Best.
  • James S Best passed away in 1890 in Fayette County, Alabama, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

James Best's Ancestors

Self
James Best
1828–1890
Birth Place: Tennessee, USA
Parents
Elias Oquin Best
1790–1850
North Carolina, United States
Ruth Cocke
1798–
North Carolina, United States
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

James Best's Descendants

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James (S) Best (7 Oct 1828–27 Mar 1890) m. Mary (Ann E) White (16 Feb 1833–29 May 1921)
  1. 1. Sarah (Frances) Best 1865–1935 m. John (Thomas 'Tom' "J.T.") Farquhar 1853–1928
    1. 1. Alton (C.) Farquhar 1892–1978 m. Margielue Kolb 1900–
      1. 1. Betty (Jo) Farquhar 1925–2009 m. Thomas (R. "Rocky") Urgo 1916–1956 m. Robert Barnes 1921–1993 m. Walter (Riley) Russell 1915–1977
        1. 1. Diana (Barnes) Ms 1945–2024
      2. 2. Mary (Louise) Farguhar 1920–
      3. 3. Dorothy Farguhar 1923–
      4. 4. Alice (Cathryn) Farquhar 1927–1975 m. Charles (Latham) Brown 1921–
    2. 2. James (B) Farquhar 1889–1973
    3. 3. Henry (G) Farquhar 1891–1971
    4. 4. Mamie (D) Farquhar 1895–1911
    5. 5. Earl (M) Farquhar 1898–1950
    6. 6. Gather (O) Farquhar 1900–1980
    7. 7. Liza (L) Farquhar 1903–
    8. 8. Jewel (Vergie) Farquhar 1906–1986
    9. 9. Earl (M) Farquhar 1898–
    10. 10. Featton Farguhar 1895–
    11. 11. Henry (G) Farquhar 1891–
    12. 12. Mamie (D) Farquhar 1895–
    13. 13. Caland (Alton) Farquhar 1894–1978
    14. 14. Alena Farquhar 1900–1965
    15. 15. Sultan Farquhar 1896–1981
    16. 16. Basiel (Thomas "Max") Farquhar 1889–1976
    17. 17. Thomas (B) Farquhar 1890–
  2. 2. William (Wesley) Best 1855–1930
  3. 3. Elias (Quinn) Best 1852–1860
  4. 4. Mary (Jane) Best 1856–1937
  5. 5. John (C) Best 1858–1893
  6. 6. Felicity (Rosay) Best 1859–1913
  7. 7. Joseph (P) Best 1863–1913
  8. 8. Lydia (A.) Best 1869–
  9. 9. Margaret Best 1872–
  10. 10. Elizabeth ("Eliza" Luena) Best 1873–1904
  11. 11. Mary (Jane) Williamson 1856–1937
  12. 12. Felicity (Rose) Olive 1859–1913
  13. 13. Eliza (Luena) Gladden 1873–1904
  14. 14. Elias (Quinn) Best 1852–1882
  15. 15. Sarah (Frances) Farquhar 1865–1935
  16. 16. J (C) Best 1858–
  17. 17. Phillis Best 1860–

James Best's Timeline

6 Records

1828
7 Oct 1828
Birth of James S Best in Tennessee, USA
Tennessee, USA
1850
1850
Age 22
James S Best resided here in Southern District, Pickens, Alabama, USA
Southern District, Pickens, Alabama, USA
1860
1860
Age 32
James S Best resided here in Palmetto, Pickens, Alabama, USA
Palmetto, Pickens, Alabama, USA
1870
1870
Age 42
James S Best resided here in Shelton, Pickens, Alabama, USA
Shelton, Pickens, Alabama, USA
1880
1880
Age 52
James S Best resided here in Dorroh, Pickens, Alabama, USA
Dorroh, Pickens, Alabama, USA
1890
27 Mar 1890
Age 62
Death of James S Best in Fayette County, Alabama, USA
Fayette County, Alabama, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 7 Oct 1828
    Event Place: Tennessee, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Dorroh, Pickens, Alabama; Roll: 28; Page: 514C; Enumeration District: 094
    [2] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Shelton, Pickens, Alabama; Roll: M593_36; Page: 1A; Family History Library Film: 545535
    [3] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Palmetto, Pickens, Alabama; Roll: M653_20; Page: 945; Family History Library Film: 803020
    [4] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Southern District, Pickens, Alabama; Roll: M432_13; Page: 127A; Image: 257
    [5] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Southern District, Pickens, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Southern District, Pickens, Alabama; Roll: M432_13; Page: 127A; Image: 257

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Palmetto, Pickens, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Palmetto, Pickens, Alabama; Roll: M653_20; Page: 945; Family History Library Film: 803020

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Shelton, Pickens, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Shelton, Pickens, Alabama; Roll: M593_36; Page: 1A; Family History Library Film: 545535

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Dorroh, Pickens, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Dorroh, Pickens, Alabama; Roll: 28; Page: 514C; Enumeration District: 094

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 27 Mar 1890
    Event Place: Fayette County, Alabama, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Alabama, Texas and Virginia, Confederate Pensions, Alabama Department of Archives and History; Montgomery, Alabama; Confederate Pension Applications, 1880-1940; Collection #: Microfilm in the Research Room; Roll Description: Benson, H. - Beverett, John A.
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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

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