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William Henry Dove Best 1869–1932 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 18 September 1869

Birth Location: Vincennes, Lee, Iowa, United States

Death Date: 28 September 1932

Death Location: Saint Francisville, Clark County, Missouri, United States of America

Father: Benjamin BEST

Mother: Mary Maloy

Spouse(s): Sarah Cooper, Anna Riffel, Belle Best

Children(s): Michael Best, Elmer Best, Henry Best, Albert Best, Mamie Best, Mamie Gratehouse, Clarence Best, Ida Best, Stanley Best, Amber Best, Dan Best, Vann Best, Mamie Watts

In 1869, William Henry Dove Best entered the world in Vincennes, Lee, Iowa, United States, born to Benjamin Bantham Best And Mary Catherine Maloy. In 1870, William Henry Dove Best resided in Des Moines, Lee, Iowa, USA. In 1880, William Henry Dove Best resided in Des Moines, Clark, Missouri, USA. William Henry Dove Best married Anna Belle Riffel, Belle Best, Sarah Jane Cooper, and had children including Albert Best, Amber L Best, Clarence D Best, Dan Ralph Best, Elmer Edward Best, Henry William Mike Best, Ida A Best, Mamie Best, Mamie G Watts, Mamie Gratehouse, Michael Gurden Gurd Best, Stanley Best, Vann R Best. William Henry Dove Best passed away in 1932 in Saint Francisville, Clark County, Missouri, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1869, William Henry Dove Best entered the world in Vincennes, Lee, Iowa, United States, born to Benjamin Bantham Best And Mary Catherine Maloy.
  • In 1870, William Henry Dove Best resided in Des Moines, Lee, Iowa, USA.
  • In 1880, William Henry Dove Best resided in Des Moines, Clark, Missouri, USA.
  • William Henry Dove Best married Anna Belle Riffel, Belle Best, Sarah Jane Cooper, and had children including Albert Best, Amber L Best, Clarence D Best, Dan Ralph Best, Elmer Edward Best, Henry William Mike Best, Ida A Best, Mamie Best, Mamie G Watts, Mamie Gratehouse, Michael Gurden Gurd Best, Stanley Best, Vann R Best.
  • William Henry Dove Best passed away in 1932 in Saint Francisville, Clark County, Missouri, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Benjamin BEST
1846–1921
Birth Location: Gasconade, Missouri, United States
BB
Mary Maloy
1849–1923
Birth Location: Vincennes, Lee, Iowa, United States
MM

Spouses(s)

Sarah Cooper
1869–1957
Birth Location: Iowa
SC
Anna Riffel
1874–1937
Birth Location: Kahoka, Clark County, Missouri, USA
AR
Belle Best
1874–
Birth Location: Missouri
BB

Children(s)

Michael Best
1893–1958
Birth Location: Clark, Missouri, United States
MB
Elmer Best
1890–1964
Birth Location: Clark, Missouri, United States
EB
Henry Best
1898–1980
Birth Location: Montrose, Lee, Iowa, US
HB
Albert Best
1889–1974
Birth Location: Clark, Missouri, United States
AB
Mamie Best
1889–
Birth Location: Missouri, United States
MB
Mamie Gratehouse
1889–
Birth Location: Missouri
MG
Clarence Best
1901–1973
Birth Location: Codington, South Dakota, United States
CB
Ida Best
1898–
Birth Location: South Dakota, United States
IB
Stanley Best
1896–
Birth Location: South Dakota, United States
SB
Amber Best
1895–
Birth Location: South Dakota, United States
AB
Dan Best
1894–
Birth Location: South Dakota, United States
DB
Vann Best
1893–
Birth Location: South Dakota, United States
VB
Mamie Watts
1890–
Birth Location: Missouri
MW

William Best's Ancestors

Self
William Best
1869–1932
Birth Place: Vincennes, Lee, Iowa, United States
Parents
Benjamin BanthaM BEST
1846–1921
Gasconade, Missouri, United States
Mary (Catherine) Maloy
1849–1923
Vincennes, Lee, Iowa, United States
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

William Best's Descendants

1.
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William (Henry Dove) Best (18 September 1869–28 September 1932) m. Sarah (Jane) Cooper (Abt 1869–1957) m. Anna (Belle) Riffel (12 Jan 1874–3 Feb 1937) m. Belle Best (Jan 1874–)
  1. 1. Michael (Gurden "Gurd") Best 1893–1958
  2. 2. Elmer (Edward) Best 1890–1964
  3. 3. Henry (William "Mike") Best 1898–1980
  4. 4. Albert Best 1889–1974
  5. 5. Mamie Best 1889–
  6. 6. Mamie Gratehouse 1889–
  7. 7. Clarence (D) Best 1901–1973
  8. 8. Ida (A) Best 1898–
  9. 9. Stanley Best 1896–
  10. 10. Amber (L) Best 1895–
  11. 11. Dan (Ralph) Best 1894–
  12. 12. Vann (R) Best 1893–
  13. 13. Mamie (G) Watts 1890–

William Best's Timeline

12 Records

1869
18 September 1869
Birth of William Henry Dove Best in Vincennes, Lee, Iowa, United States
Vincennes, Lee, Iowa, United States
1870
1870
Age 1
William Henry Dove Best resided here in Des Moines, Lee, Iowa, USA
Des Moines, Lee, Iowa, USA
1880
1880
Age 11
William Henry Dove Best resided here in Des Moines, Clark, Missouri, USA
Des Moines, Clark, Missouri, USA
1885
1885
Age 16
William Henry Dove Best resided here in Franklin, Lee, Iowa, USA
Franklin, Lee, Iowa, USA
1900
1900
Age 31
William Henry Dove Best resided here in Des Moines, Clark, Missouri, USA
Des Moines, Clark, Missouri, USA
1910
1910
Age 41
William Henry Dove Best resided here in Watertown Ward 1, Codington, South Dakota, USA
Watertown Ward 1, Codington, South Dakota, USA
1919
1919
Age 50
William Henry Dove Best resided here in Watertown, South Dakota, USA
Watertown, South Dakota, USA
1920
1920
Age 51
William Henry Dove Best resided here in Clay, Clark, Missouri, USA
Clay, Clark, Missouri, USA
1930
1930
Age 61
William Henry Dove Best resided here in Des Moines, Clark, Missouri, USA
Des Moines, Clark, Missouri, USA
1932
28 September 1932
Age 63
Death of William Henry Dove Best in Wayland, Clark Co., Missouri, U.S.A.
Wayland, Clark Co., Missouri, U.S.A.
1935
1935
Age 66
William Henry Dove Best resided here in Denver, Kingsbury, South Dakota
Denver, Kingsbury, South Dakota
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 71
William Henry Dove Best resided here in Denver, Kingsbury, South Dakota, USA
Denver, Kingsbury, South Dakota, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 18 September 1869
    Event Place: Vincennes, Lee, Iowa, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] Iowa, State Census Collection
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Denver, Kingsbury, South Dakota; Roll: T627_3859; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 39-8
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Clay, Clark, Missouri; Roll: T625_910; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 24
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Des Moines, Clark, Missouri; Roll: 1182; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 0002; FHL microfilm: 2340917
    [5] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Des Moines, Clark, Missouri; Roll: 681; Family History Film: 1254681; Page: 134D; Enumeration District: 036
    [6] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Des Moines, Lee, Iowa; Roll: M593_403; Page: 47A; Family History Library Film: 545902
    [7] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Des Moines, Clark, Missouri; Roll: 848; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 0019; FHL microfilm: 1240848
    [8] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Watertown Ward 1, Codington, South Dakota; Roll: T624_1477; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 0127; FHL microfilm: 1375490
    [9] Iowa, Marriage Records, Iowa Department of Public Health; Des Moines, Iowa; Series Title: Iowa Marriage Records, 1880–1922; Record Type: Textual Records
    [10] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Des Moines, Lee, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Des Moines, Lee, Iowa; Roll: M593_403; Page: 47A; Family History Library Film: 545902

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Des Moines, Clark, Missouri, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Des Moines, Clark, Missouri; Roll: 681; Family History Film: 1254681; Page: 134D; Enumeration District: 036

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1885
    Event Place: Franklin, Lee, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: Iowa, State Census Collection

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Des Moines, Clark, Missouri, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Des Moines, Clark, Missouri; Roll: 848; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 0019; FHL microfilm: 1240848

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Watertown Ward 1, Codington, South Dakota, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Watertown Ward 1, Codington, South Dakota; Roll: T624_1477; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 0127; FHL microfilm: 1375490

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1919
    Event Place: Watertown, South Dakota, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Clay, Clark, Missouri, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Clay, Clark, Missouri; Roll: T625_910; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 24

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Des Moines, Clark, Missouri, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Des Moines, Clark, Missouri; Roll: 1182; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 0002; FHL microfilm: 2340917

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Denver, Kingsbury, South Dakota
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Denver, Kingsbury, South Dakota; Roll: T627_3859; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 39-8

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Denver, Kingsbury, South Dakota, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Denver, Kingsbury, South Dakota; Roll: T627_3859; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 39-8

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 28 September 1932
    Event Place: Wayland, Clark Co., Missouri, U.S.A.
    Record Source:
    [1] Missouri, U.S., Death Certificates, 1910-1971
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Saint Francisville, Clark County, Missouri, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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