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Joel Best 1767 – 1845 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1767

Birth Location: Somerset, England

Death Date: 09 Dec 1845

Death Location: Somerset, England

Father: Lionel Best

Mother: Dina Bond

Spouse(s): Sarah Thorn

Children(s): John Best, William Best, Samuel Best, Ann Best, Salle Best, Job Best

The story of Joel Best began in 1767 in Somerset, England. Joel Best married Sarah Thorn, and had children including John Best Best, William Best, Samuel Best, Ann Best, Salle Best, Job Best. Joel Best passed away in 1845 in Somerset, England.

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Biography

  • The story of Joel Best began in 1767 in Somerset, England.
  • Joel Best married Sarah Thorn, and had children including John Best Best, William Best, Samuel Best, Ann Best, Salle Best, Job Best.
  • Joel Best passed away in 1845 in Somerset, England.

Immediate Family

Parents

Lionel Best
Birth Location: –
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Dina Bond
– 1794
Birth Location: –
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Spouses(s)

Sarah Thorn
Birth Location: –
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Children(s)

John Best
1791 – 1847
Birth Location: –
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William Best
1792 – 1829
Birth Location: –
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Samuel Best
1794 –
Birth Location: –
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Ann Best
1795 –
Birth Location: –
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Salle Best
1797 –
Birth Location: –
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Job Best
1802 –
Birth Location: –
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Joel Best's Ancestors

Self
Joel Best
1767 – 1845
Birth Place: Somerset, England
Parents
Lionel Best
Dina Bond
– 1794
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Joel Best's Descendants

1.
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Joel Best (1767 – 09 Dec 1845) m. Sarah Thorn
  1. 1. John (Best) Best (24 Jul 1791 – 27 Feb 1847) m. Marianne Unknown
    1. 1. William Best (16 Jan 1831 – 01 Jun 1831)
    2. 2. Anne Best (22 Jun 1837 – )
    3. 3. Henry Best (13 Jun 1838 – )
    4. 4. Joel Best (11 Jan 1843 – 30 Nov 1843)
  2. 2. William Best (23 Sep 1792 – 29 May 1829) m. Ruth Fort
    1. 1. Charlotte Best (15 Feb 1815 – )
    2. 2. James Best (07 Oct 1816 – )
    3. 3. Ann Best (18 Jan 1819 – )
    4. 4. Anthony (Job) Best (30 Apr 1820 – 24 Feb 1891) m. Eliza (Jane) Poole (1819 – 24 Mar 1909)
      1. 1. George Best (08 Dec 1843 – 07 May 1926) m. Jane Allport (22 Feb 1838 – 31 May 1923)
        1. 1. Arthur (George) Best (1872 – 04 Nov 1946) m. Catherine (Mary) Beatson
        2. 2. Edward Best (1876 – 04 Mar 1944) m. Grace Harper
        3. 3. William Best (1877 – 26 Nov 1963) m. Unknown Williams m. Ella Frost
        4. 4. Lillian Best m. Len Frost
        5. 5. Minnie Best m. Elliott Fry
        6. 6. Maria Best m. Frank Creswell
        7. 7. Annie Best m. Unknown Bailey
        8. 8. Alice Best
      2. 2. James Best (09 Oct 1845 – 03 Jun 1927) m. Catherine (Mary) Burnett (08 Oct 1848 – 10 Mar 1919)
        1. 1. Percy (James) Best (1877 – 09 Dec 1958) m. Emily (Mary) Dixon
        2. 2. Oliver (Charles) Best (1882 – 1954) m. Mabel (Constance) Nalder
        3. 3. Corley (Elvira) Best (1891 – ) m. Clarence (Leslie) Best
        4. 4. Horace Best
        5. 5. Hubert (Clement) Best ( – 1962) m. Mabel (Anne) Norgate
        6. 6. Ellen (Martha) Best m. Phillip Ching
        7. 7. Emily (Adelaide) Best
        8. 8. Sarah Best
        9. 9. Constance Best
      3. 3. Mary (Ann) Best (05 Jul 1847 – 18 Nov 1927) m. William Biggar
        1. 1. Walter Biggar
        2. 2. John Biggar
      4. 4. Eliza (Jane) Best (07 Sep 1848 – ) m. Unknown Edwards m. Mello Jackson
      5. 5. Walter Best (25 Jul 1850 – 04 Mar 1928) m. Bridget (Josephine) Smith ( – 08 Jan 1885) m. Ellen Dunning
        1. 1. Francis (Henry) Best (1872 – 1971)
        2. 2. Alfred Best (1873 – )
        3. 3. May Best (1878 – ) m. Unknown Jones
        4. 4. Albert (William) Best (21 Sep 1880 – 1965) m. Rose (Eva) Clark (1891 – )
        5. 5. Lillian (Sarah) Best (10 Nov 1881 – 06 Feb 1963) m. Francis (John) Armstrong (19 Apr 1879 – 16 Sep 1958)
        6. 6. Daisy (Octiva) Best (1884 – )
        7. 7. Violet (Filomea) Best (1884 – )
        8. 8. Ada Best (1891 – ) m. Neil Larson
        9. 9. Elsie Best (01 Apr 1891 – ) m. H (C) Taylor
        10. 10. Louise Best (1892 – Abt. 1907)
        11. 11. Pauline Best (1893 – ) m. Unknown Pridman m. Unknown Sykes
        12. 12. Leslie (Herbert) Best (1894 – ) m. Annie Mitchell
      6. 6. Sarah (Ellen) Best (09 Jul 1852 – 10 Apr 1920) m. Harold (Lee) Eban (Bef. 1860 – )
      7. 7. Elizabeth Best (14 Jan 1854 – ) m. John Gay
      8. 8. William Best (15 Aug 1856 – 16 Aug 1923)
      9. 9. Henry Best (14 Feb 1858 – 05 Oct 1941)
      10. 10. Emma (Maria) Best (12 Mar 1860 – ) m. Edward (James) Win
      11. 11. Louisa Best (09 Mar 1865 – 23 Dec 1929)
    5. 5. Sarah Best (07 Apr 1822 – )
    6. 6. George Best (17 Jun 1825 – )
  3. 3. Samuel Best (20 Mar 1794 – ) m. Hannah Lockeyer
    1. 1. Joel Best (23 Mar 1821 – )
  4. 4. Ann Best (12 Jul 1795 – )
  5. 5. Salle Best (01 Oct 1797 – )
  6. 6. Job Best (06 Jun 1802 – )

Joel Best's Timeline

2 Records

1767
1767
Birth of Joel Best in Somerset, England
Somerset, England
1845
09 Dec 1845
Age 78
Death of Joel Best in Somerset, England
Somerset, England

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1767
    Event Place: Somerset, England

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 09 Dec 1845
    Event Place: Somerset, England
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