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John Best 1839–1912 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 07 Dec 1839

Birth Location: Birmingham, West Midlands, England

Death Date: 18 Mar 1912

Death Location: 87 Winson Street, Birmingham, West Midlands, England

Father: William Best

Mother: Maria Fisher

Spouse(s): Lucy Walls

Children(s): William Best, Francis Best, John Best, Albert Best, Mary Best, Emma Best

The story of John Best began in 1839 in Birmingham, West Midlands, England. In 1841, John Best resided in Edgbaston, Warwickshire, England. John Best married Lucy Ann Walls, and had children including Albert Edward Best, Emma Jane Best, Francis Best, John Best, Mary S Best, William Best. John Best passed away in 1912 in 87 Winson Street, Birmingham, West Midlands, England.

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Biography

  • The story of John Best began in 1839 in Birmingham, West Midlands, England.
  • In 1841, John Best resided in Edgbaston, Warwickshire, England.
  • John Best married Lucy Ann Walls, and had children including Albert Edward Best, Emma Jane Best, Francis Best, John Best, Mary S Best, William Best.
  • John Best passed away in 1912 in 87 Winson Street, Birmingham, West Midlands, England.

Immediate Family

Parents

William Best
1817–1850
Birth Location: Woodcock Street, Birmingham, West Midlands, England
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Maria Fisher
1820–1892
Birth Location: Aston, Warwickshire, England
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Spouses(s)

Lucy Walls
1843–
Birth Location: Birmingham Warwickshire England
LW

Children(s)

William Best
1864–
Birth Location: Birmingham
WB
Francis Best
1865–1932
Birth Location: Birmingham
FB
John Best
1868–
Birth Location: Birmingham
JB
Albert Best
1870–1956
Birth Location: Ladywood, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England
AB
Mary Best
1878–
Birth Location: Birmingham
MB
Emma Best
1880–
Birth Location: Aston, Birmingham
EB

John Best's Ancestors

Self
John Best
1839–1912
Birth Place: Birmingham, West Midlands, England
Parents
William Best
1817–1850
Woodcock Street, Birmingham, West Midlands, England
Maria Fisher
1820–1892
Aston, Warwickshire, England
Grandparents
Thomas Best
1795–
Warwickshire, England
Elizabeth Humpage
1797–1853
Birmingham, Warwickshire, England
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

John Best's Descendants

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John Best (07 Dec 1839–18 Mar 1912) m. Lucy (Ann) Walls (abt 1843–)
  1. 1. William Best 1864–
  2. 2. Francis Best 1865–1932 m. Sarah (Harriet) Jackson 1868–
    1. 1. Esther Best 1891–
    2. 2. Florence (Alice) Best 1898–1947 m. Ernst (L) Candy 1900–
    3. 3. Charles (H) Best 1886–
    4. 4. John Best 1887–
    5. 5. Elizabeth (E) Best 1889–
    6. 6. George (S) Best 1890–
  3. 3. John Best 1868–
  4. 4. Albert (Edward) Best 1870–1956 m. Annie Bradley 1867–1942
    1. 1. Frederick (Victor) Best 1899–1966 m. Lucy (Elizabeth) Hastings 1900–1999
      1. 1. Pamela (A) Best 1930–1930
      2. 2. Gillian (Mary) Best 1931–2016 m. John (Francis) Crathorne 1930–2006
    2. 2. Albert (Edward) Best 1892–1954
    3. 3. Francis Best 1893–1957
  5. 5. Mary (S.) Best 1878– m. Henry Goodwin 1878–
    1. 1. Malcolm (L) Goodwin 1915–
    2. 2. Douglas (G) Goodwin 1920–
  6. 6. Emma (Jane) Best 1880–

John Best's Timeline

11 Records

1839
07 Dec 1839
Birth of John Best in Birmingham, West Midlands, England
Birmingham, West Midlands, England
1840
01 Jan 1840
Age 1
John Best was baptized in Saint Phillips,Birmingham,Warwick,England
Saint Phillips,Birmingham,Warwick,England
1841
1841
Age 2
John Best resided here in Edgbaston, Warwickshire, England
Edgbaston, Warwickshire, England
1851
1851
Age 12
John Best resided here in Edgbaston, Warwickshire, England
Edgbaston, Warwickshire, England
1861
1861
Age 22
John Best resided here in Birmingham, Warwickshire, England
Birmingham, Warwickshire, England
1871
1871
Age 32
John Best resided here in Birmingham, Warwickshire, England
Birmingham, Warwickshire, England
1881
1881
Age 42
John Best resided here in Aston, Warwickshire, England
Aston, Warwickshire, England
1891
1891
Age 52
John Best resided here in Birmingham, Warwickshire, England
Birmingham, Warwickshire, England
1901
1901
Age 62
John Best resided here in Birmingham, Warwickshire, England
Birmingham, Warwickshire, England
1911
1911
Age 72
John Best resided here in Birmingham, Warwickshire, England
Birmingham, Warwickshire, England
1912
18 Mar 1912
Age 73
Death of John Best in 87 Winson Street, Birmingham, West Midlands, England
87 Winson Street, Birmingham, West Midlands, England

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 07 Dec 1839
    Event Place: Birmingham, West Midlands, England
    Record Source:
    [1] 1911 England Census, Class: RG14; Piece: 18024
    [2] Birmingham, England, Church of England Baptisms, 1813-1912, Reference Number: DRO 25; Archive Roll: M42
    [3] Birmingham, England, Marriages and Banns, 1754-1937, Reference Number: DRO 82/5; Archive Roll: M169
    [4] 1891 England Census, The National Archives of the UK (TNA); Kew, Surrey, England; Census Returns of England and Wales, 1891; Class: RG12; Piece: 2396; Folio: 34; Page: 31; GSU roll: 6097506
    [5] 1881 England Census, Class: RG11; Piece: 3015; Folio: 11; Page: 16; GSU roll: 1341720
    [6] 1871 England Census, The National Archives; Kew, London, England; 1871 England Census; Class: RG10; Piece: 3126; Folio: 87; Page: 23; GSU roll: 839583
    [7] 1901 England Census, Class: RG13; Piece: 2851; Folio: 112; Page: 21
    [8] 1861 England Census, Class: RG 9; Piece: 2132; Folio: 96; Page: 35; GSU roll: 542923
    [9] 1851 England Census, Class: HO107; Piece: 2049; Folio: 171; Page: 14; GSU roll: 87459
    [10] England & Wales, Civil Registration Death Index, 1837-1915
    [11] 1841 England Census, Class: HO107; Piece: 1151; Book: 3; Civil Parish: Edgbaston; County: Warwickshire; Enumeration District: 8; Folio: 35; Page: 20; Line: 3; GSU roll: 464186
    [12] England, Select Births and Christenings

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Baptism
    Event Date: 01 Jan 1840
    Event Place: Saint Phillips,Birmingham,Warwick,England
    Record Source:
    [1] Birmingham, England, Church of England Baptisms, 1813-1912, Reference Number: DRO 25; Archive Roll: M42
    [2] England, Select Births and Christenings

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1841
    Event Place: Edgbaston, Warwickshire, England
    Record Source: 1841 England Census, Class: HO107; Piece: 1151; Book: 3; Civil Parish: Edgbaston; County: Warwickshire; Enumeration District: 8; Folio: 35; Page: 20; Line: 3; GSU roll: 464186

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1851
    Event Place: Edgbaston, Warwickshire, England
    Record Source: 1851 England Census, Class: HO107; Piece: 2049; Folio: 171; Page: 14; GSU roll: 87459

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1861
    Event Place: Birmingham, Warwickshire, England
    Record Source: 1861 England Census, Class: RG 9; Piece: 2132; Folio: 96; Page: 35; GSU roll: 542923

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1871
    Event Place: Birmingham, Warwickshire, England
    Record Source: 1871 England Census, The National Archives; Kew, London, England; 1871 England Census; Class: RG10; Piece: 3126; Folio: 87; Page: 23; GSU roll: 839583

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1881
    Event Place: Aston, Warwickshire, England
    Record Source: 1881 England Census, Class: RG11; Piece: 3015; Folio: 11; Page: 16; GSU roll: 1341720

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1891
    Event Place: Birmingham, Warwickshire, England
    Record Source: 1891 England Census, The National Archives of the UK (TNA); Kew, Surrey, England; Census Returns of England and Wales, 1891; Class: RG12; Piece: 2396; Folio: 34; Page: 31; GSU roll: 6097506

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1901
    Event Place: Birmingham, Warwickshire, England
    Record Source: 1901 England Census, Class: RG13; Piece: 2851; Folio: 112; Page: 21

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1911
    Event Place: Birmingham, Warwickshire, England
    Record Source: 1911 England Census, Class: RG14; Piece: 18024

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 18 Mar 1912
    Event Place: 87 Winson Street, Birmingham, West Midlands, England
    Record Source: England & Wales, Civil Registration Death Index, 1837-1915
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