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Wiley Henry Best 1826–1915 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: May 1826

Birth Location: N. C.

Death Date: 16 Dec 1915

Death Location: Goldsboro, Wayne, North Carolina, USA

Father: Henry Best

Mother: Polly Best

Spouse(s): Rachael Hood

Children(s): Eractus Best, Susie Best, Louis Best, Jasper Best, Henry Best, Josie Best, Josephene Best, Grant Best, John Best, Sneeton Best, Polly Best, Thomas Best, Paskel Best, Lottie Best, Preston Best

In 1826, Wiley Henry Best entered the world in N. C., born to Henry Best And Polly Ann Best. Wiley Henry Best married Rachael Hood, and had children including Eractus Best, Grant Best, Henry B Best, Jasper Rodger Reverend Best, John J Best, Josephene Best, Josie Best, Lottie Best, Louis Best, Paskel Best, Polly Best, Preston Best, Sneeton Best, Susie Best, Thomas Best. Wiley Henry Best passed away in 1915 in Goldsboro, Wayne, North Carolina, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1826, Wiley Henry Best entered the world in N. C., born to Henry Best And Polly Ann Best.
  • Wiley Henry Best married Rachael Hood, and had children including Eractus Best, Grant Best, Henry B Best, Jasper Rodger Reverend Best, John J Best, Josephene Best, Josie Best, Lottie Best, Louis Best, Paskel Best, Polly Best, Preston Best, Sneeton Best, Susie Best, Thomas Best.
  • Wiley Henry Best passed away in 1915 in Goldsboro, Wayne, North Carolina, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Henry Best
1775–1851
Birth Location: North Carolina, North Carolina, USA
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Polly Best
1790–1860
Birth Location: North Carolina
PB

Spouses(s)

Rachael Hood
1828–1928
Birth Location: North Carolina
RH

Children(s)

Eractus Best
1887–1947
Birth Location: North Carolina
EB
Susie Best
1866–
Birth Location: Bentonsville, Johnston County, North Carolina
SB
Louis Best
1877–
Birth Location: Bentonsville, Johnston, North Carolina, United States
LB
Jasper Best
1875–1952
Birth Location: Johnston, North Carolina, United States
JB
Henry Best
1866–1935
Birth Location: North Carolina
HB
Josie Best
1888–
Birth Location: North Carolina
JB
Josephene Best
1883–1980
Birth Location: North Carolina
JB
Grant Best
1869–
Birth Location: North Carolina
GB
John Best
1856–
Birth Location: North Carolina
JB
Sneeton Best
1878–1966
Birth Location: North Carolina
SB
Polly Best
1867–
Birth Location: North Carolina
PB
Thomas Best
1867–1919
Birth Location: BENTONVILLE Johnson County NC
TB
Paskel Best
1881–1929
Birth Location: North Carolina
PB
Lottie Best
1873–
Birth Location: New Hope, Wayne County, North Carolina
LB
Preston Best
1879–1966
Birth Location: North Carolina
PB

Wiley Best's Ancestors

Self
Wiley Best
1826–1915
Birth Place: N. C.
Parents
Henry Best
1775–1851
North Carolina, North Carolina, USA
Polly (Ann) Best
1790–1860
North Carolina
Grandparents
John (Best) Sr
1736–1798
Virginia Bull Head,Craven Johnston Dobbs,North Carolina
Hanah Havelin
1736–1786
Edgebe, Edgecombe, North Carolina, USA
Great-Grandparents
Ann ARTHUR
1698–1755
Thomas Jnr.
1705–1789
Sarah Alexander
1709–1760
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Philip Arthur
1665–1745
JOAN HICKS
1669–1714
Benjamin Best
1681–1741
Sarah Alexander
1671–1741

Wiley Best's Descendants

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Wiley (Henry) Best (May 1826–16 Dec 1915) m. Rachael Hood (Feb 1828–3 Oct 1928)
  1. 1. Eractus Best 1887–1947 m. Dora McDaniel 1885–
  2. 2. Susie Best 1866–
  3. 3. Louis Best 1877–
  4. 4. Jasper (Rodger (Reverend)) Best 1875–1952 m. Lucille Best 1877–1957
    1. 1. Ruth (E) Best 1903–
    2. 2. Beatrice Best 1908–1979
    3. 3. Lola Best 1900– m. Thomas Melvin 1899–1941
    4. 4. Rhetter Best 1906–
      1. 1. Theosian Penn 1926–
      2. 2. Gertrude Penn 1924–
    5. 5. Rebecca (E) Melvin 1895–1943 m. Willie Melvin 1895–1986
      1. 1. Emmet (Ross) Melvin 1923–1989 m. Inez Brewington 1917–
        1. 1. Shirley (Ray Brewington) Matthews 1943–2013
      2. 2. Mable (Gertrude) Melvin 1932–2007
    6. 6. Lee (A) Best 1904–
    7. 7. Joseph (John) Best 1897–1958
    8. 8. Jasper (Best) Jr 1914–1958 m. Elsie Best 1918–
    9. 9. Willie (Ernest) Ward 1903–1957
      1. 1. Willie (Ernest Ward) Jr 1936–2013
      2. 2. Eleanor Miles 1946–1990 m. Elijah Cox 1943–2018
    10. 10. Blonnie Best 1910–
      1. 1. Mattie (Pearl) Austin 1930–2009
    11. 11. Willie Ward 1904–
      1. 1. Willie (Ernest Ward) Jr 1936–2013
  5. 5. Henry (B.) Best 1866–1935 m. Esther (Roberta (Bowdan)) Hargrove 1875–
    1. 1. Ophelia Best 1903–1964
      1. 1. Maryland (Douglas) Walters 1932–1967
      2. 2. Maryland (Douglas) Walters 1932–1967
      3. 3. Maryland (Douglas) Walters 1932–1967
      4. 4. Maryland Waters 1932–1967
    2. 2. Annie (Mae) Whitfield 1910–1958 m. Simon (Peter) Whitfield 1900–1970
      1. 1. Annie (Louise Whitfield) Burgess 1941–2004 m. Roy (Marvin) Burgess 1909–1994
  6. 6. Josie Best 1888–
  7. 7. Josephene Best 1883–1980 m. Council Elliott 1884– m. Council Elliott 1884–
    1. 1. Lila Best-Faison 1902–2001 m. Sam (Faison) 3rd 1894–1970
    2. 2. Mamie Elliott 1924–2010
  8. 8. Grant Best 1869– m. Sudie Best 1881–
  9. 9. John (J) Best 1856–
  10. 10. Sneeton Best 1878–1966
  11. 11. Polly Best 1867–
  12. 12. Thomas Best 1867–1919
  13. 13. Paskel Best 1881–1929 m. Sarah (W) Lee 1874–1911 m. Cornelia Brewington 1887–1977 m. Sarah (W) Lee 1872–1911
    1. 1. Otis Best 1922–1982 m. Starr Gareau 1925–
    2. 2. Ethel Best 1907–
    3. 3. Easter Best 1898–
    4. 4. Herbert Brewington 1902–1970 m. Katherine (Miller) Brewington 1912–1981
    5. 5. Letha (Bell) Brewington 1909–1979
    6. 6. Lena (Bell) Best 1919–1984 m. James Fox 1907–
    7. 7. Hosea Best 1900–1931
    8. 8. Preston (Augustus) Brewington 1905–1976 m. Fannie Cox 1909–2000
  14. 14. Lottie Best 1873–
  15. 15. Preston Best 1879–1966 m. Maggie (Ward) Best 1883–1941 m. Alice Benton 1882– m. Maggie Ward 1882–1941 m. Martha (Maggie) Ward 1880–1941
    1. 1. Earl Best 1908–1958 m. Geneva Best 1910– m. Bessie Middleton 1909–1975
    2. 2. Robert (H) Best 1910–
    3. 3. Carl (Robert) Best 1907–1987
    4. 4. David Best 1910–2006 m. Bessie (Catherin Oliver) Best 1917–1960 m. Bessie (Catherin Mae Oliver) Best 1917–1960
    5. 5. Annie (Bell Best) Royall 1916–1995 m. Mencie Royall 1913–1953
    6. 6. Mattie Best 1919– m. Swindell Pemberton 1918–1997
    7. 7. Aaron (Adam) Best 1905–1981 m. Lucy (Maude) Darden 1910–1995
    8. 8. Daniel Best 1910–1986 m. Nellie Best 1913–
      1. 1. Edna (Earl Jones) Cole 1935–1973 m. William ((Willie) Matthew) Cole 1929–1970
      2. 2. Doris (Gray) Ambrose 1939–2017 m. Donald Ambrose 1938–1988
      3. 3. Montee Best 1937–2020
      4. 4. Donzel (Best) Jr 1935–2000
      5. 5. Margaret Best 1933–2005
    9. 9. Howard Best 1914–2001 m. Mary (Lou) Brinson 1914–

Wiley Best's Timeline

10 Records

1826
May 1826
Birth of Wiley Henry Best in North Carolina, USA
North Carolina, USA
1826
May 1826
Birth of Wiley Henry Best in Johnston, North Carolina, United States
Johnston, North Carolina, United States
1826
May 1826
Birth of Wiley Henry Best in Johnston, North Carolina, United States
Johnston, North Carolina, United States
1826
May 1826
Birth of Wiley Henry Best in N. C.
N. C.
1866
11 Aug 1866
Age 40
Wiley Henry Best was married in Wayne, North Carolina
Wayne, North Carolina
1880
1880
Age 54
Wiley Henry Best resided here in New Hope, Wayne, North Carolina, USA
New Hope, Wayne, North Carolina, USA
1880
1880
Age 54
Wiley Henry Best resided here in New Hope, Wayne, North Carolina, USA
New Hope, Wayne, North Carolina, USA
1900
1900
Age 74
Wiley Henry Best resided here in Soulston, Wayne, North Carolina, USA
Soulston, Wayne, North Carolina, USA
1900
1900
Age 74
Wiley Henry Best resided here in Soulston, Wayne, North Carolina, USA
Soulston, Wayne, North Carolina, USA
1915
16 Dec 1915
Age 89
Death of Wiley Henry Best in North Carolina, USA
North Carolina, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: May 1826
    Event Place: North Carolina, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: New Hope, Wayne, North Carolina; Roll: 986; Page: 574C; Enumeration District: 297
    [2] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Soulston, Wayne, North Carolina; Page: 8; Enumeration District: 0111; FHL microfilm: 1241223
    [3] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: May 1826
    Event Place: Johnston, North Carolina, United States

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: May 1826
    Event Place: Johnston, North Carolina, United States
    Record Source: Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: May 1826
    Event Place: N. C.

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 11 Aug 1866
    Event Place: Wayne, North Carolina

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: New Hope, Wayne, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: New Hope, Wayne, North Carolina; Roll: 986; Page: 574C; Enumeration District: 297

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: New Hope, Wayne, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: New Hope, Wayne, North Carolina; Roll: 986; Page: 574C; Enumeration District: 297

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Soulston, Wayne, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Soulston, Wayne, North Carolina; Page: 8; Enumeration District: 0111; FHL microfilm: 1241223

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Soulston, Wayne, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Soulston, Wayne, North Carolina; Page: 8; Enumeration District: 0111; FHL microfilm: 1241223

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 16 Dec 1915
    Event Place: North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Death
    Event Place: Goldsboro, Wayne, North Carolina, USA
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