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Margaret Wadsworth 1815–1886 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1815

Birth Location: Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, United States

Death Date: 9 Sep 1886

Death Location: Bradenville, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, USA

Father: Thomas Wadsworth

Mother: Maria Decker

Spouse(s): James Best

Children(s): Margaret Best, Melinda Best, Joseph Best, Melissa Best, Mary Best

Margaret Wadsworth was born in 1815 in Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, United States, the child of Thomas Wadsworth And Maria Decker. In 1850, Margaret Wadsworth resided in Derry, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, USA. In 1870, Margaret Wadsworth resided in Derry, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, USA. Margaret Wadsworth married James B Best, and had children including Joseph Best, Margaret A Best, Mary Elizabeth Best, Melinda E Best, Melissa Best. Margaret Wadsworth passed away in 1886 in Bradenville, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, USA.

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Biography

  • Margaret Wadsworth was born in 1815 in Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, United States, the child of Thomas Wadsworth And Maria Decker.
  • In 1850, Margaret Wadsworth resided in Derry, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, USA.
  • In 1870, Margaret Wadsworth resided in Derry, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, USA.
  • Margaret Wadsworth married James B Best, and had children including Joseph Best, Margaret A Best, Mary Elizabeth Best, Melinda E Best, Melissa Best.
  • Margaret Wadsworth passed away in 1886 in Bradenville, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Thomas Wadsworth
1772–1861
Birth Location: Joppa, Harford County, Maryland, United States of America
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Maria Decker
1775–1840
Birth Location: Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, United States
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Spouses(s)

James Best
1816–1908
Birth Location: Donegal Township, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, USA
JB

Children(s)

Margaret Best
1854–1913
Birth Location: Pennsylvania
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Melinda Best
1850–1928
Birth Location: Bradenville, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, United States
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Joseph Best
1840–1929
Birth Location: Derry, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, United States
JB
Melissa Best
1847–1876
Birth Location: Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, United States
MB
Mary Best
1844–1880
Birth Location: Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, United States
MB

Margaret Wadsworth's Ancestors

Self
Margaret Wadsworth
1815–1886
Birth Place: Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, United States
Parents
Thomas Wadsworth
1772–1861
Joppa, Harford County, Maryland, United States of America
Maria Decker
1775–1840
Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, United States
Grandparents
Thomas (Passmore) Wadsworth
1746–1821
Joppa, Harford, Maryland, United States
Mary Wiley
1747–1813
Joppa, Harford, Maryland, United States
Cornelius Decker
1744–1802
Pike, Pennsylvania, United States
Grietjen Brink
1752–1826
Saugerties, Ulster, New York, United States
Great-Grandparents
Thomas Wadsworth
1718–1760
Rebecca Passmore
1720–1750
Matthew Wiley
1730–
Kesiah
1705–
Broer Decker
1701–1777
Annetje VanEtten
1701–1747
Jan Brink
1727–
Grietjen Wolfin
1725–
2nd-Great-Grandparents
William WADSWORTH
1685–1746
Sarah Senior
1680–1767
Mary Hallowell
1705–1734
Johannes WOLVEN
1744–

Margaret Wadsworth's Descendants

1.
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Margaret Wadsworth (1815–9 Sep 1886) m. James (B) Best (09 Oct 1816–19 Apr 1908)
  1. 1. Margaret (A) Best 1854–1913
  2. 2. Melinda (E) Best 1850–1928
  3. 3. Joseph Best 1840–1929
  4. 4. Melissa Best 1847–1876
  5. 5. Mary (Elizabeth) Best 1844–1880

Margaret Wadsworth's Timeline

5 Records

1815
1815
Birth of Margaret Wadsworth in Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, United States
Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, United States
1850
1850
Age 35
Margaret Wadsworth resided here in Derry, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, USA
Derry, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, USA
1870
1870
Age 55
Margaret Wadsworth resided here in Derry, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, USA
Derry, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, USA
1880
1880
Age 65
Margaret Wadsworth resided here in Derry, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, USA
Derry, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, USA
1886
9 Sep 1886
Age 71
Death of Margaret Wadsworth in Bradenville, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, USA
Bradenville, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1815
    Event Place: Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1924, Pennsylvania Historic and Museum Commission; Pennsylvania, USA; Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1965; Certificate Number Range: 078691-081900
    [2] Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1924, Pennsylvania Historic and Museum Commission; Pennsylvania, USA; Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1965; Certificate Number Range: 080501-083500
    [3] Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1924, Pennsylvania Historic and Museum Commission; Pennsylvania, USA; Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1965; Certificate Number Range: 000001-003000
    [4] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Derry, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania; Roll: 1204; Page: 155B; Enumeration District: 115
    [5] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Derry, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania; Roll: M593_1465; Page: 128B; Family History Library Film: 552964
    [6] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Derry, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania; Roll: M432_837; Page: 397A; Image: 462
    [7] Pennsylvania, Find a Grave Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Derry, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Derry, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania; Roll: M432_837; Page: 397A; Image: 462

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Derry, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Derry, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania; Roll: M593_1465; Page: 128B; Family History Library Film: 552964

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Derry, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Derry, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania; Roll: 1204; Page: 155B; Enumeration District: 115

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 9 Sep 1886
    Event Place: Bradenville, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: Pennsylvania, Find a Grave Index

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Bradenville, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: Pennsylvania, Find a Grave Index
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