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Truman Royce Best 1902–1960 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 26 November 1902

Birth Location: Maryville, Blount County, Tennessee, United States of America

Death Date: 25 July 1960

Death Location: Maryville, Blount County, Tennessee, United States of America

Father: Coy Best

Mother: Cora Huffstetler

Spouse(s): Flora Blevins

Children(s): Myrle Alloway, Cora Carpenter, Rosco Best, Charles Best, Wilma Holder, Irene Best, Wilma Best

In 1902, Truman Royce Best entered the world in Maryville, Blount County, Tennessee, United States of America, born to Coy Oscar Best And Cora Irene Huffstetler. In 1910, Truman Royce Best resided in Civil District 7, Blount, Tennessee, USA. In 1920, Truman Royce Best resided in Civil District 7, Blount, Tennessee, USA. Truman Royce Best married Flora Gertrude Blevins, and had children including Charles Edward Best, Cora Irene Carpenter, Edna Ruth Best, Enna Grace Best, Irene Best, Mary Martha Best, Myral Best, Myrle Gertrude Alloway, Oscar Best, Rosco Best, Tommy Lynn Best, Wilma Best, Wilma Nora Holder. Truman Royce Best passed away in 1960 in Maryville, Blount County, Tennessee, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1902, Truman Royce Best entered the world in Maryville, Blount County, Tennessee, United States of America, born to Coy Oscar Best And Cora Irene Huffstetler.
  • In 1910, Truman Royce Best resided in Civil District 7, Blount, Tennessee, USA.
  • In 1920, Truman Royce Best resided in Civil District 7, Blount, Tennessee, USA.
  • Truman Royce Best married Flora Gertrude Blevins, and had children including Charles Edward Best, Cora Irene Carpenter, Edna Ruth Best, Enna Grace Best, Irene Best, Mary Martha Best, Myral Best, Myrle Gertrude Alloway, Oscar Best, Rosco Best, Tommy Lynn Best, Wilma Best, Wilma Nora Holder.
  • Truman Royce Best passed away in 1960 in Maryville, Blount County, Tennessee, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Truman Best's Ancestors

Self
Truman Best
1902–1960
Birth Place: Maryville, Blount County, Tennessee, United States of America
Parents
Coy Oscar Best
1882–1959
Maryville, Blount County, Tennessee, United States of America
Cora (Irene) Huffstetler
1882–1956
Tennessee, United States of America
Grandparents
Caleb Best
1852–1926
Blount County, Tennessee, USA
Mary (Elizabeth) Carpenter
1861–1931
Blount County, Tennessee, USA
Isaac (P) Huffstetler
1856–1943
Tennessee
Mary (E) Huffstetler
1861–1938
Tennessee
Great-Grandparents
John Sr
1820–1886
Mary Martin
1820–1865
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John Best
1798–1870
Francis Costner
1800–1891

Truman Best's Descendants

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Truman (Royce) Best (26 November 1902–25 July 1960) m. Flora (Gertrude) Blevins (31 July 1906–30 September 1991)
  1. 1. Myrle (Gertrude) Alloway 1934–2017
  2. 2. Cora (Irene) Carpenter 1924–2015
  3. 3. Rosco Best 1933–1934
  4. 4. Charles (Edward) Best 1940–2008
  5. 5. Wilma (Nora) Holder 1925–
  6. 6. Irene Best 1924–
  7. 7. Wilma Best 1926–

Truman Best's Timeline

7 Records

1902
26 November 1902
Birth of Truman Royce Best in Maryville, Blount County, Tennessee, United States of America
Maryville, Blount County, Tennessee, United States of America
1910
1910
Age 8
Truman Royce Best resided here in Civil District 7, Blount, Tennessee, USA
Civil District 7, Blount, Tennessee, USA
1920
1920
Age 18
Truman Royce Best resided here in Civil District 7, Blount, Tennessee, USA
Civil District 7, Blount, Tennessee, USA
1930
1930
Age 28
Truman Royce Best resided here in Carpenter Camp Ground, Blount, Tennessee, USA
Carpenter Camp Ground, Blount, Tennessee, USA
1935
1935
Age 33
Truman Royce Best resided here in Sh, Blount, Tennessee
Sh, Blount, Tennessee
1940
1940
Age 38
Truman Royce Best resided here in District No 7, Blount, Tennessee, USA
District No 7, Blount, Tennessee, USA
1960
25 July 1960
Age 58
Death of Truman Royce Best in Maryville, Blount County, Tennessee, United States of America
Maryville, Blount County, Tennessee, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 26 November 1902
    Event Place: Maryville, Blount County, Tennessee, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Blount, Tennessee; Roll: m-t0627-03874; Page: 11B; Enumeration District: 5-8
    [2] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Civil District 7, Blount, Tennessee; Roll: T625_1729; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 21
    [3] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Carpenter Camp Ground, Blount, Tennessee; Page: 12A; Enumeration District: 0007
    [4] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Civil District 7, Blount, Tennessee; Roll: T624_1491; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 0021; FHL microfilm: 1375504
    [5] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Civil District 7, Blount, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Civil District 7, Blount, Tennessee; Roll: T624_1491; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 0021; FHL microfilm: 1375504

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Civil District 7, Blount, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Civil District 7, Blount, Tennessee; Roll: T625_1729; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 21

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Carpenter Camp Ground, Blount, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Carpenter Camp Ground, Blount, Tennessee; Page: 12A; Enumeration District: 0007

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Sh, Blount, Tennessee
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Blount, Tennessee; Roll: m-t0627-03874; Page: 11B; Enumeration District: 5-8

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: District No 7, Blount, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Blount, Tennessee; Roll: m-t0627-03874; Page: 11B; Enumeration District: 5-8

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 25 July 1960
    Event Place: Maryville, Blount County, Tennessee, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Maryville, Blount County, Tennessee, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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