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Maggie Ward Best 1883–1941 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: May 1883

Birth Location: Wayne, North Carolina, United States

Death Date: 2 Jan 1941

Death Location: Mt. Olive NC

Father: Levi Ward

Mother: Martha Ward

Spouse(s): Preston Best

Children(s): Earl Best, Robert Best, Carl Best, David Best, Annie Royall, Mattie Best, Aaron Best, Daniel Best, Howard Best

Maggie Ward Best was born in 1883 in Wayne, North Carolina, United States, the child of Levi Barfield Slave Name Ward And Martha Ward. Maggie Ward Best married Preston Best, and had children including Aaron Adam Best, Annie Bell Best Royall, Carl Robert Best, Daniel Best, David Best, Earl Best, Howard Best, Mattie Best, Robert H Best. Maggie Ward Best passed away in 1941 in Mt. Olive NC.

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Biography

  • Maggie Ward Best was born in 1883 in Wayne, North Carolina, United States, the child of Levi Barfield Slave Name Ward And Martha Ward.
  • Maggie Ward Best married Preston Best, and had children including Aaron Adam Best, Annie Bell Best Royall, Carl Robert Best, Daniel Best, David Best, Earl Best, Howard Best, Mattie Best, Robert H Best.
  • Maggie Ward Best passed away in 1941 in Mt. Olive NC.

Immediate Family

Parents

Levi Ward
1841–1907
Birth Location: North Carolina
LW
Martha Ward
1855–1933
Birth Location: North Carolina, USA
MW

Spouses(s)

Preston Best
1879–1966
Birth Location: North Carolina
PB

Children(s)

Earl Best
1908–1958
Birth Location: North Carolina, USA
EB
Robert Best
1910–
Birth Location: North Carolina
RB
Carl Best
1907–1987
Birth Location: North Carolina
CB
David Best
1910–2006
Birth Location: Wayne, North Carolina, USA
DB
Annie Royall
1916–1995
Birth Location: Johnston County, North Carolina, USA
AR
Mattie Best
1919–
Birth Location: North Carolina
MB
Aaron Best
1905–1981
Birth Location: North Carolina, United States
AB
Daniel Best
1910–1986
Birth Location: North Carolina
DB
Howard Best
1914–2001
Birth Location: North Carolina
HB

Maggie Best's Ancestors

Self
Maggie Best
1883–1941
Birth Place: Wayne, North Carolina, United States
Parents
Levi Barfield (slave name) Ward
1841–1907
North Carolina
Martha Ward
1855–1933
North Carolina, USA
Grandparents
Harris Barfield
1813–
Duplin County, North Carolina
Leah Ward
1797–1910
Wayne County, North Carolina
Great-Grandparents
Demps Ward)
1757–
Demps Ward)
1757–
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Maggie Best's Descendants

1.
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Maggie (Ward) Best (May 1883–2 Jan 1941) m. Preston Best (14 Feb 1879–Oct 1966)
  1. 1. Earl Best 1908–1958 m. Geneva Best 1910– m. Bessie Middleton 1909–1975
  2. 2. Robert (H) Best 1910–
  3. 3. Carl (Robert) Best 1907–1987
  4. 4. David Best 1910–2006 m. Bessie (Catherin Oliver) Best 1917–1960 m. Bessie (Catherin Mae Oliver) Best 1917–1960
  5. 5. Annie (Bell Best) Royall 1916–1995 m. Mencie Royall 1913–1953
  6. 6. Mattie Best 1919– m. Swindell Pemberton 1918–1997
  7. 7. Aaron (Adam) Best 1905–1981 m. Lucy (Maude) Darden 1910–1995
  8. 8. Daniel Best 1910–1986 m. Nellie Best 1913–
    1. 1. Edna (Earl Jones) Cole 1935–1973 m. William ((Willie) Matthew) Cole 1929–1970
    2. 2. Doris (Gray) Ambrose 1939–2017 m. Donald Ambrose 1938–1988
    3. 3. Montee Best 1937–2020
    4. 4. Donzel (Best) Jr 1935–2000
    5. 5. Margaret Best 1933–2005
  9. 9. Howard Best 1914–2001 m. Mary (Lou) Brinson 1914–

Maggie Best's Timeline

25 Records

1880
abt 1880
Birth of Maggie Ward Best in North Carolina
North Carolina
1880
Mar 1880
Birth of Maggie Ward Best in North Carolina, USA
North Carolina, USA
1880
Mar 1880
Birth of Maggie Ward Best in Brogden, Wayne, North Carolina, United States
Brogden, Wayne, North Carolina, United States
1880
1880
Maggie Ward Best resided here in Brogden, Wayne, North Carolina, USA
Brogden, Wayne, North Carolina, USA
1883
abt 1883
Birth of Maggie Ward Best in North Carolina
North Carolina
1883
May 1883
Birth of Maggie Ward Best in Wayne, North Carolina, United States
Wayne, North Carolina, United States
1900
1900
Age 17
Maggie Ward Best resided here in Thunder Swamp, Wayne, North Carolina, USA
Thunder Swamp, Wayne, North Carolina, USA
1900
1900
Age 17
Maggie Ward Best resided here in Warsaw, Duplin, North Carolina, USA
Warsaw, Duplin, North Carolina, USA
1910
1910
Age 27
Maggie Ward Best resided here in Grantham, Wayne, North Carolina, USA
Grantham, Wayne, North Carolina, USA
1910
1910
Age 27
Maggie Ward Best resided here in Grantham, Wayne, North Carolina, USA
Grantham, Wayne, North Carolina, USA
1910
1910
Age 27
Maggie Ward Best resided here in Grantham, Wayne, North Carolina, USA
Grantham, Wayne, North Carolina, USA
1920
1920
Age 37
Maggie Ward Best resided here in Faison, Duplin, North Carolina, USA
Faison, Duplin, North Carolina, USA
1920
1920
Age 37
Maggie Ward Best resided here in Faison, Duplin, North Carolina, USA
Faison, Duplin, North Carolina, USA
1920
1920
Age 37
Maggie Ward Best resided here in Faison, Duplin, North Carolina, USA
Faison, Duplin, North Carolina, USA
1930
1930
Age 47
Maggie Ward Best resided here in Brogden, Brogden, Wayne, North Carolina, USA
Brogden, Brogden, Wayne, North Carolina, USA
1930
1930
Age 47
Maggie Ward Best resided here in Brogden, Wayne, North Carolina, USA
Brogden, Wayne, North Carolina, USA
1930
1930
Age 47
Maggie Ward Best resided here in Brogden, Wayne, North Carolina, USA
Brogden, Wayne, North Carolina, USA
1935
1935
Age 52
Maggie Ward Best resided here in Mount Olive, Wayne, North Carolina
Mount Olive, Wayne, North Carolina
1940
1940
Age 57
Maggie Ward Best resided here in Mount Olive, Wayne, North Carolina, USA
Mount Olive, Wayne, North Carolina, USA
1940
1940
Age 57
Maggie Ward Best resided here in Mount Olive, Wayne, North Carolina, USA
Mount Olive, Wayne, North Carolina, USA
1940
1940
Age 57
Maggie Ward Best resided here in Mount Olive, Wayne, North Carolina, USA
Mount Olive, Wayne, North Carolina, USA
1941
21 Jan 1941
Age 58
Death of Maggie Ward Best in Mount Olive, Wayne, North Carolina, USA
Mount Olive, Wayne, North Carolina, USA
1941
21 Jan 1941
Age 58
Death of Maggie Ward Best in Mount Olive, Wayne, North Carolina, USA
Mount Olive, Wayne, North Carolina, USA
1941
02 Jan 1941
Age 58
Death of Maggie Ward Best in Mount Olive, Duplin, North Carolina, United States
Mount Olive, Duplin, North Carolina, United States
1941
2 Jan 1941
Age 58
Death of Maggie Ward Best in Mt. Olive NC
Mt. Olive NC

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: abt 1880
    Event Place: North Carolina
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Faison, Duplin, North Carolina; Roll: T625_1296; Page: 11B; Enumeration District: 30

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: Mar 1880
    Event Place: North Carolina, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] North Carolina, U.S., Death Certificates, 1909-1976, North Carolina State Archives; Raleigh, North Carolina; North Carolina Death Certificates
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Mount Olive, Wayne, North Carolina; Roll: m-t0627-02986; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 96-2
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Faison, Duplin, North Carolina; Roll: T625_1296; Page: 11B; Enumeration District: 30
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Brogden, Wayne, North Carolina; Page: 26A; Enumeration District: 0005; FHL microfilm: 2341461
    [5] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Brogden, Wayne, North Carolina; Roll: 986; Page: 533C; Enumeration District: 295
    [6] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Thunder Swamp, Wayne, North Carolina; Page: 2; Enumeration District: 0098; FHL microfilm: 1241223
    [7] North Carolina, Marriage Records

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: Mar 1880
    Event Place: Brogden, Wayne, North Carolina, United States

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: abt 1883
    Event Place: North Carolina
    Record Source:
    [1] North Carolina, U.S., Death Certificates, 1909-1976, North Carolina State Archives; Raleigh, North Carolina; North Carolina Death Certificates
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Mount Olive, Wayne, North Carolina; Roll: m-t0627-02986; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 96-2
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Faison, Duplin, North Carolina; Roll: T625_1296; Page: 11B; Enumeration District: 30; Image: 138
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Brogden, Wayne, North Carolina; Roll: 1727; Page: 26A; Enumeration District: 0005; Image: 707.0; FHL microfilm: 2341461
    [5] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Brogden, Wayne, North Carolina; Roll: 986; Page: 533C; Enumeration District: 295
    [6] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Warsaw, Duplin, North Carolina; Roll: 1193; Page: 4; Enumeration District: 0119; FHL microfilm: 1241193
    [7] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Grantham, Wayne, North Carolina; Roll: T624_1137; Page: 19A; Enumeration District: 0109; FHL microfilm: 1375150
    [8] North Carolina, U.S., Death Indexes, 1908-2004
    [9] North Carolina, Marriage Records
    [10] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: May 1883
    Event Place: Wayne, North Carolina, United States

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Brogden, Wayne, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Brogden, Wayne, North Carolina; Roll: 986; Page: 533C; Enumeration District: 295

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Thunder Swamp, Wayne, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Thunder Swamp, Wayne, North Carolina; Page: 2; Enumeration District: 0098; FHL microfilm: 1241223

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Warsaw, Duplin, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Warsaw, Duplin, North Carolina; Roll: 1193; Page: 4; Enumeration District: 0119; FHL microfilm: 1241193

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Grantham, Wayne, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Grantham, Wayne, North Carolina; Roll: T624_1137; Page: 19A; Enumeration District: 0109; FHL microfilm: 1375150

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Grantham, Wayne, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Grantham, Wayne, North Carolina; Roll: T624_1137; Page: 19A; Enumeration District: 0109; FHL microfilm: 1375150

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Grantham, Wayne, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Grantham, Wayne, North Carolina; Roll: T624_1137; Page: 19A; Enumeration District: 0109; FHL microfilm: 1375150

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Faison, Duplin, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Faison, Duplin, North Carolina; Roll: T625_1296; Page: 11B; Enumeration District: 30

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Faison, Duplin, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Faison, Duplin, North Carolina; Roll: T625_1296; Page: 11B; Enumeration District: 30; Image: 138

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Faison, Duplin, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Faison, Duplin, North Carolina; Roll: T625_1296; Page: 11B; Enumeration District: 30

    Genealogy Event 15
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Brogden, Brogden, Wayne, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Brogden, Wayne, North Carolina; Page: 26A; Enumeration District: 0005; FHL microfilm: 2341461

    Genealogy Event 16
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Brogden, Wayne, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Brogden, Wayne, North Carolina; Roll: 1727; Page: 26A; Enumeration District: 0005; Image: 707.0; FHL microfilm: 2341461

    Genealogy Event 17
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Brogden, Wayne, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Brogden, Wayne, North Carolina; Page: 26A; Enumeration District: 0005; FHL microfilm: 2341461

    Genealogy Event 18
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Mount Olive, Wayne, North Carolina
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Mount Olive, Wayne, North Carolina; Roll: m-t0627-02986; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 96-2

    Genealogy Event 19
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Mount Olive, Wayne, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives at Atlanta; Atlanta, Georgia; WWII Draft Registration Cards for North Carolina, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 28
    [2] U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives at Atlanta; Atlanta, GA; Wwii Draft Registration Cards For North Carolina, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 28
    [3] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Mount Olive, Wayne, North Carolina; Roll: m-t0627-02986; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 96-2

    Genealogy Event 20
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Mount Olive, Wayne, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives at Atlanta; Atlanta, GA; Wwii Draft Registration Cards For North Carolina, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 28
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Mount Olive, Wayne, North Carolina; Roll: m-t0627-02986; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 96-2

    Genealogy Event 21
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Mount Olive, Wayne, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives at Atlanta, Georgia; Atlanta, Georgia; WWII Draft Registration Cards for North Carolina, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 28

    Genealogy Event 22
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: MT Olive, Wayne, North Carolina
    Record Source: North Carolina, U.S., Death Certificates, 1909-1976, North Carolina State Archives; Raleigh, North Carolina; North Carolina Death Certificates

    Genealogy Event 23
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 21 Jan 1941
    Event Place: Mount Olive, Wayne, North Carolina, USA

    Genealogy Event 24
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 21 Jan 1941
    Event Place: Mount Olive, Wayne, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: North Carolina, U.S., Death Certificates, 1909-1976, North Carolina State Archives; Raleigh, North Carolina; North Carolina Death Certificates

    Genealogy Event 25
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 02 Jan 1941
    Event Place: Mount Olive, Duplin, North Carolina, United States

    Genealogy Event 26
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 2 Jan 1941
    Event Place: Mt. Olive NC
    Record Source:
    [1] North Carolina, U.S., Death Certificates, 1909-1976, North Carolina State Archives; Raleigh, North Carolina; North Carolina Death Certificates
    [2] North Carolina, U.S., Death Indexes, 1908-2004
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