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Mary Elizabeth Wadsworth 1821–1888 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1821

Birth Location: Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, United States

Death Date: 30 Sep 1888

Death Location: Mechesneytown, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Father: Thomas Wadsworth

Mother: Maria Decker

Spouse(s): William Best

Children(s): Rosanna Best, Henry Best, Andrew Best, Edward Best, Ida Best, Joseph Best, Margaret Best

In 1821, Mary Elizabeth Wadsworth entered the world in Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, United States, born to Thomas Wadsworth And Maria Decker. In 1870, Mary Elizabeth Wadsworth resided in Derry, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, USA. In 1880, Mary Elizabeth Wadsworth resided in Derry, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, USA. Mary Elizabeth Wadsworth married William Best, and had children including Andrew William Jackson Best, Edward Franklin Best, Henry C Best, Ida Jane Best, Joseph Best, Margaret Best, Rosanna Best. Mary Elizabeth Wadsworth passed away in 1888 in Mechesneytown, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1821, Mary Elizabeth Wadsworth entered the world in Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, United States, born to Thomas Wadsworth And Maria Decker.
  • In 1870, Mary Elizabeth Wadsworth resided in Derry, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, USA.
  • In 1880, Mary Elizabeth Wadsworth resided in Derry, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, USA.
  • Mary Elizabeth Wadsworth married William Best, and had children including Andrew William Jackson Best, Edward Franklin Best, Henry C Best, Ida Jane Best, Joseph Best, Margaret Best, Rosanna Best.
  • Mary Elizabeth Wadsworth passed away in 1888 in Mechesneytown, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Mary Wadsworth's Ancestors

Self
Mary Wadsworth
1821–1888
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–

Mary Wadsworth's Descendants

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Mary (Elizabeth) Wadsworth (1821–30 Sep 1888) m. William Best (1819–1911)
  1. 1. Rosanna Best 1844–1943
  2. 2. Henry (C) Best 1849–1923
  3. 3. Andrew (William Jackson) Best 1850–1926
  4. 4. Edward (Franklin) Best 1855–1881
  5. 5. Ida (Jane) Best 1859–1895
  6. 6. Joseph Best 1850–
  7. 7. Margaret Best 1852–

Mary Wadsworth's Timeline

4 Records

1821
1821
Birth of Mary Elizabeth Wadsworth in Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, United States
Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, United States
1870
1870
Age 49
Mary Elizabeth Wadsworth resided here in Derry, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, USA
Derry, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, USA
1880
1880
Age 59
Mary Elizabeth Wadsworth resided here in Derry, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, USA
Derry, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, USA
1888
30 Sep 1888
Age 67
Death of Mary Elizabeth Wadsworth in Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, United States
Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1821
    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: 112401-115100
    [2] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Derry, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania; Roll: 1204; Page: 160C; Enumeration District: 115
    [3] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Derry, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania; Roll: M593_1465; Page: 129B; Family History Library Film: 552964
    [4] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    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: 129B; Family History Library Film: 552964

    Genealogy Event 3
    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: 160C; Enumeration District: 115

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 30 Sep 1888
    Event Place: Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, United States
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Mechesneytown, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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