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Wesley Nathaniel Best 1911–1980 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 13 Apr 1911

Birth Location: Eufaula, McIntosh, Oklahoma

Death Date: 8 Dec 1980

Death Location: Edinburg, Hidalgo, Texas

Father: Eben Best

Mother: Anna Triuitt

Spouse(s): Hazel Sasser, Claudia Best

Children(s):

Wesley Nathaniel Best was born in 1911 in Eufaula, McIntosh, Oklahoma, the child of Eben Best And Anna Triuitt. In 1920, Wesley Nathaniel Best resided in San Antonio Ward 1, Bexar, Texas, USA. In 1930, Wesley Nathaniel Best resided in Precinct 6, Hidalgo, Texas, USA. Wesley Nathaniel Best married Claudia Best, Hazel Lillian Sasser, and had children including Tress Ellen Best. Wesley Nathaniel Best passed away in 1980 in Edinburg, Hidalgo, Texas.

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Biography

  • Wesley Nathaniel Best was born in 1911 in Eufaula, McIntosh, Oklahoma, the child of Eben Best And Anna Triuitt.
  • In 1920, Wesley Nathaniel Best resided in San Antonio Ward 1, Bexar, Texas, USA.
  • In 1930, Wesley Nathaniel Best resided in Precinct 6, Hidalgo, Texas, USA.
  • Wesley Nathaniel Best married Claudia Best, Hazel Lillian Sasser, and had children including Tress Ellen Best.
  • Wesley Nathaniel Best passed away in 1980 in Edinburg, Hidalgo, Texas.

Immediate Family

Parents

Eben Best
1874–
Birth Location: Oklahoma
EB
Anna Triuitt
1891–
Birth Location: Arkansas
AT

Spouses(s)

Hazel Sasser
1914–1982
Birth Location: Luther, Oklahoma, Oklahoma
HS
Claudia Best
1919–
Birth Location: Texas
CB

Children(s)

Wesley Best's Ancestors

Self
Wesley Best
1911–1980
Birth Place: Eufaula, McIntosh, Oklahoma
Parents
Eben Best
1874–
Oklahoma
Anna Triuitt
1891–
Arkansas
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Wesley Best's Timeline

6 Records

1911
13 Apr 1911
Birth of Wesley Nathaniel Best in Eufaula, McIntosh, Oklahoma
Eufaula, McIntosh, Oklahoma
1920
1920
Age 9
Wesley Nathaniel Best resided here in San Antonio Ward 1, Bexar, Texas, USA
San Antonio Ward 1, Bexar, Texas, USA
1930
1930
Age 19
Wesley Nathaniel Best resided here in Precinct 6, Hidalgo, Texas, USA
Precinct 6, Hidalgo, Texas, USA
1935
1935
Age 24
Wesley Nathaniel Best resided here in Sh, Hidalgo, Texas
Sh, Hidalgo, Texas
1940
1940
Age 29
Wesley Nathaniel Best resided here in J Precinct No 5 Outside Edcouch Town, Hidalgo, Texas, USA
J Precinct No 5 Outside Edcouch Town, Hidalgo, Texas, USA
1980
8 Dec 1980
Age 69
Death of Wesley Nathaniel Best in Edinburg, Hidalgo, Texas
Edinburg, Hidalgo, Texas

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 13 Apr 1911
    Event Place: Eufaula, McIntosh, Oklahoma
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives in St. Louis, Missouri; St. Louis, Missouri; WWII Draft Registration Cards for Texas, 10161940 - 03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 118
    [2] Texas, Death Certificates, 1903–1982, Texas Department of State Health Services; Austin Texas, USA
    [3] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Hidalgo, Texas; Roll: m-t0627-04063; Page: 61A; Enumeration District: 108-36
    [4] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 459-05-8136; Issue State: Texas; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [5] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: San Antonio Ward 1, Bexar, Texas; Roll: T625_1777; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 26
    [6] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Precinct 6, Hidalgo, Texas; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 0041; FHL microfilm: 2342090

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: San Antonio Ward 1, Bexar, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: San Antonio Ward 1, Bexar, Texas; Roll: T625_1777; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 26

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Precinct 6, Hidalgo, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Precinct 6, Hidalgo, Texas; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 0041; FHL microfilm: 2342090

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Sh, Hidalgo, Texas
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Hidalgo, Texas; Roll: m-t0627-04063; Page: 61A; Enumeration District: 108-36

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: J Precinct No 5 Outside Edcouch Town, Hidalgo, Texas, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives in St. Louis, Missouri; St. Louis, Missouri; WWII Draft Registration Cards for Texas, 10161940 - 03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 118
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Hidalgo, Texas; Roll: m-t0627-04063; Page: 61A; Enumeration District: 108-36

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Edinburg, Hidalgo, Texas, USA
    Record Source: Texas, Death Certificates, 1903–1982, Texas Department of State Health Services; Austin Texas, USA

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 8 Dec 1980
    Event Place: Edinburg, Hidalgo, Texas
    Record Source:
    [1] Texas, Death Certificates, 1903–1982, Texas Department of State Health Services; Austin Texas, USA
    [2] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 459-05-8136; Issue State: Texas; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [3] Texas Death Index
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