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Lydia Best 1801–1886 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 31 May 1801

Birth Location: Tohickon Church Records, Bucks, Pennsylvania, United States

Death Date: 27 June 1886

Death Location: Moorestown, Northampton County, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Father: John Leh

Mother: Maria Walker

Spouse(s): Samuel Best

Children(s): Elevesta Saylor, Mary Best, Caroline Best, Charles Best, George Best, Elizabeth Best

The story of Lydia Best began in 1801 in Tohickon Church Records, Bucks, Pennsylvania, United States. Lydia Best married Samuel Peter Best, and had children including Caroline Best, Charles Best, Elevesta Saylor, Elizabeth Best, George W Best, Mary Magdalene Best. Lydia Best passed away in 1886 in Moorestown, Northampton County, Pennsylvania, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Lydia Best began in 1801 in Tohickon Church Records, Bucks, Pennsylvania, United States.
  • Lydia Best married Samuel Peter Best, and had children including Caroline Best, Charles Best, Elevesta Saylor, Elizabeth Best, George W Best, Mary Magdalene Best.
  • Lydia Best passed away in 1886 in Moorestown, Northampton County, Pennsylvania, United States of America.

Immediate Family

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Lydia Best's Ancestors

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Lydia Best
1801–1886
Birth Place: Tohickon Church Records, Bucks, Pennsylvania, United States
Parents
John Leh
1777–1818
Bucks Co., PA
Maria (Magdalena) Walker
1778–
Moore Twp., Northampton Co., PA
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Lydia Best's Descendants

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Lydia Best (31 May 1801–27 June 1886) m. Samuel (Peter) Best (21 Jan 1800–5 Apr 1878)
  1. 1. Elevesta Saylor 1843–1911 m. Jacob Saylor 1838–1913
    1. 1. Erwin Saylor 1868–1935 m. Catherine Danner 1867–1955
      1. 1. Russel (U) Saylor 1909–1976 m. Evelyn (Sabina) Zink 1912–1980
        1. 1. Mary (Elizabeth) Saylor 1935–1951
      2. 2. Verna (Jama) Saylor 1906–
      3. 3. Preston (I) Saylor 1890–
      4. 4. Asher (H) Saylor 1891–
    2. 2. Isadora Saylor 1866–
    3. 3. Ellenora Saylor 1862–
    4. 4. Henry Saylor 1869–
    5. 5. Peter Saylor 1864–
    6. 6. John Saylor 1876–
    7. 7. Emma Saylor 1871–1957 m. Charles (L) Sorge 1867–1929
      1. 1. Herbert Sorge 1891–
      2. 2. Mabel Sorge 1910–
      3. 3. Forrest Sorge 1898–
      4. 4. Merritt Sorge 1900–
      5. 5. Alvin Sorge 1893–
      6. 6. Clarence (Franklin) Sorge 1894–1969
      7. 7. Mabel Almer 1909–1985
    8. 8. Laura Saylor 1874–
  2. 2. Mary (Magdalene) Best 1845–1906
  3. 3. Caroline Best 1821–1881
  4. 4. Charles Best 1828–1881
  5. 5. George (W.) Best 1832–1876
  6. 6. Elizabeth Best 1834–1921

Lydia Best's Timeline

3 Records

1801
31 May 1801
Birth of Lydia Best in Tohickon Church Records, Bucks, Pennsylvania, United States
Tohickon Church Records, Bucks, Pennsylvania, United States
1821
5/18/1821
Age 20
Lydia Best was married In Moore Twp., Northampton Co., PA
Moore Twp., Northampton Co., PA
1886
27 June 1886
Age 85
Death of Lydia Best in Moore, Northampton, Pennsylvania, United States
Moore, Northampton, Pennsylvania, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 31 May 1801
    Event Place: Tohickon Church Records, Bucks, Pennsylvania, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1966, Pennsylvania Historic and Museum Commission; Pennsylvania, USA; Certificate Number Range: 014501-017500
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 5181821
    Event Place: Moore Twp., Northampton Co., PA

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 27 June 1886
    Event Place: Moore, Northampton, Pennsylvania, United States
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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

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