YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

Create a free account to navigate family trees, view ancestors, and discover connections.

Nicholas Best 1720–1778 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1720

Birth Location: Wilkins,North Hampton,Pennsylvania

Death Date: 8 Dec.1778

Death Location: Bucks County, Pennsylvania, USA

Father: Wilhelm (Bescht)

Mother: Anna Michel

Spouse(s): Elisabetha Schuch

Children(s): Elizabeth Byers\Best

The story of Nicholas Best began in 1720 in Wilkins,North Hampton,Pennsylvania. Nicholas Best married Elisabetha Catharina Schuch, and had children including Elizabeth Catherina Byers Best. Nicholas Best passed away in 1778 in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, USA.

Find more search results for Nicholas Best
NB

Reliability Score

This score reflects the reliability of the source family tree. A high rating indicates a trustworthy source with strong data consistency.

Reliability Score:
A
Criteria:
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
  • N/A 0 criteria (Insufficient)

This tree's reliability score:

  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

Biography

  • The story of Nicholas Best began in 1720 in Wilkins,North Hampton,Pennsylvania.
  • Nicholas Best married Elisabetha Catharina Schuch, and had children including Elizabeth Catherina Byers Best.
  • Nicholas Best passed away in 1778 in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Wilhelm (Bescht)
1680–1749
Birth Location: Palatinate, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany
W(
Anna Michel
1682–1748
Birth Location: Palatinate, Rheinland-Pfalz, Bayern, Germany
AM

Spouses(s)

Elisabetha Schuch
1726–1816
Birth Location: Birkenfeld, Birkenfeld, Rheinland Pfalz, Allemagne
ES

Children(s)

Elizabeth Byers\Best
1742–1822
Birth Location: Pennsylvania
EB

Nicholas Best's Ancestors

Self
Nicholas Best
1720–1778
Birth Place: Wilkins,North Hampton,Pennsylvania
Parents
Wilhelm Baest (Bescht)
1680–1749
Palatinate, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany
Anna (Katharina) Michel
1682–1748
Palatinate, Rheinland-Pfalz, Bayern, Germany
Grandparents
Maia (Barbara) Adelhelm
1639–1690
Horrheim, Ludwigsburg, Baden-Württemberg, Germany
Sebastian (Besch Best) Baest
1648–1690
Fluorn, Rottweil, Baden-Württemberg, Germany
Johann Mickel
1656–1736
Pfaffenhofen, Württemberg, Germany
Anna (Margaretha) Weinz
1661–
Buch Hunsrück, Rheinland Pfalz, Germany
Great-Grandparents
Catharina Frücher
1606–1655
Cunradt Adelhelm
1598–1655
Anna KUMMICHS
1630–1698
Andreas Fluorn
1624–1679
Catharina Mehlburgh
1640–1711
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Nicholas Best's Descendants

1.
NB
Nicholas Best (1720–8 Dec.1778) m. Elisabetha (Catharina) Schuch (1726–22 March 1816)
  1. 1. Elizabeth (Catherina) Byers\Best 1742–1822 m. Zachariah Shugart 1747–1832
    1. 1. Sarah Shugart 1773–1856 m. Levi (Reece) Sr 1777–1860
      1. 1. Mary Reece 1797–1880 m. Nimrod York 1794–1874
        1. 1. Sarah York 1828–1905 m. William (Alexander) Darnell\Darnol 1825–1907
      2. 2. Abraham (L) Reece 1802–1874
      3. 3. Daniel Reece 1798–1887
      4. 4. Zachariah Reece 1800–1887
      5. 5. Catherine Reece 1803–1835
      6. 6. Abraham (II L) Reese 1802–1874
      7. 7. Mary (Kizzie) Reece 1797–1880
      8. 8. Mary Reece 1797–1843
      9. 9. Daniel Reece 1798–1887
      10. 10. Mary Reese 1797–1843
      11. 11. Zachariah (Reese) (Reece,Rees) 1800–1887
      12. 12. Catherine ("Katie") Reese\Duke 1803–1835
    2. 2. Isaac Shugart 1767–1839

Nicholas Best's Timeline

2 Records

1720
1720
Birth of Nicholas Best in Wilkins,North Hampton,Pennsylvania
Wilkins,North Hampton,Pennsylvania
1778
8 Dec.1778
Age 58
Death of Nicholas Best in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, USA
Bucks County, Pennsylvania, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1720
    Event Place: Wilkins,North Hampton,Pennsylvania
    Record Source: Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 8 Dec.1778
    Event Place: Bucks County, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: Geneanet Community Trees Index
Find more search results for Nicholas Best

About YourRoots

Family Tree Map

Explore your family tree geographically

Import your GEDCOM file to transform your family tree into an interactive global map. See your roots laid out visually and understand your true geographic heritage.

Powerful tools like "Trace Back To Me" instantly map your family's migration paths from a chosen ancestor all the way back to you.

LEARN MORE
AI Genealogy Research

Discover ancestors beyond "end-of-line" automatically

Import your family tree and let AI expand it for you. AI Ancestor Finder scans "end-of-line" ancestors to uncover their parents across hundreds of family lines at once. AI Deep Research analyzes selected ancestors and family clusters, suggesting relevant records and next steps.

Turn on Auto Research Mode to get new discoveries daily or weekly, so your tree keeps growing even while you're away.

LEARN MORE
DNA Match

Find more DNA matches across all DNA tests

Combine your DNA data with your family tree to unlock the full power of YourRoots DNA Match. Connect with relatives across major testing services — Ancestry, 23andMe, MyHeritage, and more.

View your matches' maps and trees to identify shared ancestors, and soon you'll be able to add them directly to your own tree and map.

LEARN MORE
Ancestry Reports

Ancestry DNA analysis that goes deeper than others

Unlock exclusive reports that reveal your deeper origins.

  • Deep Ancestry Report — Analyze 130+ ethnicities, sub-regions, and 1,800+ communities in one detailed view.
  • Global & Native American Reports — Developed with Stanford researchers to uncover hidden ancestries across all 22 chromosomes.
  • Ancient DNA Series — Compare your DNA with 1,000+ ancient genomes from Viking, Celtic, and early American civilizations.
LEARN MORE