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Leroy Best Jr 1891–1966 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 28 August 1891

Birth Location: Springfield, Greene County, Missouri, United States of America

Death Date: 15 September 1966

Death Location: Springfield, Greene County, Missouri, United States of America

Father: Leroy Best

Mother: Mary B

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Children(s):

The story of Leroy Best Jr began in 1891 in Springfield, Greene County, Missouri, United States of America. Leroy Best Jr passed away in 1966 in Springfield, Greene County, Missouri, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Leroy Best Jr began in 1891 in Springfield, Greene County, Missouri, United States of America.
  • Leroy Best Jr passed away in 1966 in Springfield, Greene County, Missouri, United States of America.

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Leroy Jr's Ancestors

Self
Leroy Jr
1891–1966
Birth Place: Springfield, Greene County, Missouri, United States of America
Parents
Leroy Jackson Best
1864–1947
Mary B
1871–1960
Missouri
Grandparents
Martin Best
1816–1883
Lincoln County, North Carolina, United States of America
Ruth Elvira
1840–1870
Missouri, United States of America
Mary (E) Wright
1840–
Tennessee
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Leroy Jr's Timeline

2 Records

1891
28 August 1891
Birth of Leroy Best Jr in Springfield, Greene County, Missouri, United States of America
Springfield, Greene County, Missouri, United States of America
1966
15 September 1966
Age 75
Death of Leroy Best Jr in Springfield, Greene County, Missouri, United States of America
Springfield, Greene County, Missouri, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 28 August 1891
    Event Place: Springfield, Greene County, Missouri, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] Missouri, U.S., Death Certificates, 1910-1971, Missouri Office of the Secretary of State; Jefferson City, Missouri; Missouri Death Certificates, 1910-1969
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 15 September 1966
    Event Place: Springfield, Greene County, Missouri, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] Missouri, U.S., Death Certificates, 1910-1971, Missouri Office of the Secretary of State; Jefferson City, Missouri; Missouri Death Certificates, 1910-1969
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Springfield, Greene County, Missouri, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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