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Mary Ellen Best 1827–1912 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 8 Sep 1827

Birth Location: White Deer Twp Union Co, Penn

Death Date: 7 February 1912

Death Location: Three Oaks, Berrien County, Michigan, USA

Father: William Best

Mother: Rachel MCAFEE

Spouse(s): William Haslett

Children(s): William Haslett, James Haslett, Robert Haslett, John Haslett, Charles Haslett, Andrew HASLETT, Infant Haslett, Male Haslett

In 1827, Mary Ellen Best entered the world in White Deer Twp Union Co, Penn, born to William Best And Rachel Mcafee. In 1870, Mary Ellen Best resided in Bertrand, Berrien, Michigan, USA. Mary Ellen Best married William Haslett, and had children including Andrew D Haslett, Charles Lyon Haslett, Infant Son Haslett, James Dunlap Haslett, John Alexander Haslett, Male Haslett, Robert Nixon Haslett, William Best Haslett. Mary Ellen Best passed away in 1912 in Three Oaks, Berrien County, Michigan, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1827, Mary Ellen Best entered the world in White Deer Twp Union Co, Penn, born to William Best And Rachel Mcafee.
  • In 1870, Mary Ellen Best resided in Bertrand, Berrien, Michigan, USA.
  • Mary Ellen Best married William Haslett, and had children including Andrew D Haslett, Charles Lyon Haslett, Infant Son Haslett, James Dunlap Haslett, John Alexander Haslett, Male Haslett, Robert Nixon Haslett, William Best Haslett.
  • Mary Ellen Best passed away in 1912 in Three Oaks, Berrien County, Michigan, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

William Best
1800–1844
Birth Location: , Sussex, New Jersey, USA
WB
Rachel MCAFEE
1805–1831
Birth Location: Pennsylvania
RM

Spouses(s)

William Haslett
1820–1889
Birth Location: Derry Twp, Columbia County, Pennsylvania, USA
WH

Children(s)

William Haslett
1855–1944
Birth Location: Berrien County, Michigan, USA
WH
James Haslett
1848–1933
Birth Location: Bertrand Twp, Berrien County, Michigan, USA
JH
Robert Haslett
1851–1926
Birth Location: Bertrandth Berrien County, Michigan
RH
John Haslett
1853–1932
Birth Location: Bertrand Twp., Berrien, Michigan
JH
Charles Haslett
1860–1939
Birth Location: Bertrand, Berrien County, Michigan, United States of America
CH
Andrew HASLETT
1850–1850
Birth Location: Bertrand Twp., Berrien, Michigan, USA
AH
Infant Haslett
1849–1849
Birth Location: Bertrand Twp., Berrien, Michigan, USA
IH
Male Haslett
1849–1849
Birth Location: Bertrand Twp., Berrien, Michigan, USA
MH

Mary Best's Ancestors

Self
Mary Best
1827–1912
Birth Place: White Deer Twp Union Co, Penn
Parents
William Best
1800–1844
, Sussex, New Jersey, USA
Rachel MCAFEE
1805–1831
Pennsylvania
Grandparents
John Best
1759–1839
Lebanon, Hunterdon County, New Jersey, United States of America
Mary Hass
1767–1822
Germany
Great-Grandparents
John Best
1759–1839
2nd-Great-Grandparents
James Best
1730–1790

Mary Best's Descendants

1.
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Mary (Ellen) Best (8 Sep 1827–7 February 1912) m. William Haslett (22 Mar 1820–11 Jun 1889)
  1. 1. William (Best) Haslett 1855–1944 m. Sarah (Margaret (Maggie)) Ashbrook 1863–1936
    1. 1. Bernice Haslett 1889–1980 m. Paul (Francis) DeWitt 1885–1947 m. Otis (Samuel) Mittan 1887–1961 m. Paul (Francis) DeWitt 1885–1947
      1. 1. Margaret (Ella) Kelley 1918–2003 m. Virgil Todd 1915–1978 m. Charles Renkes 1913–1974 m. William (Newlin) Kelly 1928–2008
        1. 1. Charlotte (Joan) Renkes 1939–2020 m. Walter (D.) Laisure 1935–1995
      2. 2. Claude (William) Dewitt 1908–1976 m. Irene (Elizabeth) Imhoff 1911–1986
      3. 3. Bernadene Dewitt 1911–1999 m. William (Harold) Storm 1910–1989
        1. 1. Karen (Lamb) Weir 1940–2005 m. Francis (Wayne) Weir 1935–2020
      4. 4. Donnabell Dewitt 1915–2002 m. Herbert (D) Bare 1904–1974 m. George (Franklin) Lashmit 1910–1982 m. Louis (Earl) Stover 1919–1997
        1. 1. Dorlea Stover 1936–1988
        2. 2. Margaret (Elouise) Stover 1938–1938
      5. 5. Rexford (Orin) DeWitt(+) 1921–1921
      6. 6. Raymond (Odell) Dewitt 1921–2006 m. Doris (Jean) Tressler 1936–2006 m. Mildred Vanderven 1922–2008
      7. 7. Paul (Haslett) DeWitt 1913–2003 m. Hortense (Louise) Haworth 1913–1997
    2. 2. Iva Haslett 1884–1966 m. Ed Riffer 1879–1967
      1. 1. Helen (Mae) Riffer 1905–1990 m. Leonard (James) Wood 1900–1982
        1. 1. Wanda (Mae) Wood 1923–1995 m. Chester (Dominic (Marzec)) March 1914–1985
    3. 3. Claud (L) Haslett 1890–1981
    4. 4. Earl Haslett 1892–1979
    5. 5. Alice (May) Haslett 1880–1906 m. Willard (Henry) Broceus 1877–1950 m. George (Herbert) Batchelor 1878–1960
      1. 1. Mildred Broceus 1900–1977
      2. 2. Herbert (Nathan) Batchelor 1906–1973
  2. 2. James (Dunlap) Haslett 1848–1933
  3. 3. Robert (Nixon) Haslett 1851–1926
  4. 4. John (Alexander) Haslett 1853–1932 m. Mary (Elizabeth) Blake 1854–1947 m. Mary (Elizabeth) Blake 1854–1947
    1. 1. Bessie (Jane) Haslett 1888–1953 m. Ward (Wilson) Smith 1885–1968 m. Ward (Wilson) Smith 1885–1968
      1. 1. Ronald (Haslett) Smith 1907–1981
    2. 2. Emma (Dott) Haslett 1877–1973
    3. 3. Minnie (Belle) Haslett 1876–1951
    4. 4. Sarah (Elizabeth) Haslett 1882–1965
    5. 5. Erma (Maud) Haslett 1894–1981
    6. 6. Emma (Dott) Haslett 1877–1973
    7. 7. Minnie (Belle) Haslett 1876–1951
    8. 8. Sarah (Elizabeth) Haslett 1882–1965
    9. 9. Erma (Maud) Haslett 1894–1981
  5. 5. Charles (Lyon) Haslett 1860–1939 m. Ellinor Haslett 1868–1947
    1. 1. Oral (May) Haslett 1889–1988
    2. 2. Nora (Elma) Haslett 1883–1920 m. Roy (Charles) Hubbard 1876–1966
      1. 1. Oral (Marjorie) Hubbard 1908–1996 m. Arthur (Mansfield) Hokanson 1907–1998
  6. 6. Andrew (D) HASLETT 1850–1850
  7. 7. Infant (son) Haslett 1849–1849
  8. 8. Male Haslett 1849–1849

Mary Best's Timeline

6 Records

1827
8 Sep 1827
Birth of Mary Ellen Best in White Deer Twp Union Co, Penn
White Deer Twp Union Co, Penn
1828
08 Sep 1828
Age 1
Birth of Mary Ellen Best in White Deer Twp Union Co, Penn
White Deer Twp Union Co, Penn
1870
1870
Age 43
Mary Ellen Best resided here in Bertrand, Berrien, Michigan, USA
Bertrand, Berrien, Michigan, USA
1880
1880
Age 53
Mary Ellen Best resided here in Bertrand, Berrien, Michigan, USA
Bertrand, Berrien, Michigan, USA
1910
1910
Age 83
Mary Ellen Best resided here in Bertrand, Berrien, Michigan, USA
Bertrand, Berrien, Michigan, USA
1912
7 February 1912
Age 85
Death of Mary Ellen Best in Three Oaks, Berrien County, Michigan, USA
Three Oaks, Berrien County, Michigan, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 08 Sep 1828
    Event Place: White Deer Twp Union Co, Penn
    Record Source:
    [1] Michigan, Deaths and Burials Index
    [2] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Bertrand, Berrien, Michigan; Roll: 572; Page: 109D; Enumeration District: 004
    [3] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Bertrand, Berrien, Michigan; Roll: M593_663; Page: 118A; Family History Library Film: 552162
    [4] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Bertrand, Berrien, Michigan; Roll: T624_638; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 0069; FHL microfilm: 1374651
    [5] Michigan, Marriage Records, Michigan Department of Community Health, Division of Vital Records and Health Statistics; Lansing, MI, USA; Michigan, Marriage Records, 1867-1952; Film: 51; Film Description: 1894 Alcona - 1894 Houghton
    [6] Michigan, U.S., Death Records, 1867-1952, Michigan Department of Community Health, Division for Vital Records and Health Statistics; Lansing, Michigan

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 8 Sep 1827
    Event Place: White Deer Twp Union Co, Penn

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Bertrand, Berrien, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Bertrand, Berrien, Michigan; Roll: M593_663; Page: 118A; Family History Library Film: 552162

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Bertrand, Berrien, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Bertrand, Berrien, Michigan; Roll: 572; Page: 109D; Enumeration District: 004

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Bertrand, Berrien, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Bertrand, Berrien, Michigan; Roll: T624_638; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 0069; FHL microfilm: 1374651

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Bertrand Township
    Record Source: Michigan, Marriage Records, Michigan Department of Community Health, Division of Vital Records and Health Statistics; Lansing, MI, USA; Michigan, Marriage Records, 1867-1952; Film: 51; Film Description: 1894 Alcona - 1894 Houghton

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Michigan, United States
    Record Source: Michigan, Deaths and Burials Index

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 7 February 1912
    Event Place: Three Oaks, Berrien County, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: Michigan, Deaths and Burials Index
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