Laverne
Lester
Best
Born in Montrose, Dane, Wisconsin, United States
Son of [father unknown] and [mother unknown]
[sibling(s) unknown]
Husband of
Merle (Losey) Best
— married
[date unknown] [location unknown]
Father of
Ethel Irene (Best) Herbeck
Died
at age 76
in Madison, Dane, Wisconsin, United States
Profile last modified
| Created 2 Jan 2021
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Biography
Laverne was born in 1887. He passed away in 1963. Her parents were Finley B Best (1850-1918) & Adarin "Ada" (Searles) Best (1849-1916). He married Merle (Losey) Best (1892-1946).
Sources
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- Wisconsin Birth Index: Laverne L Best; dob: 24 Jun 1887, in Dane county, WI; reel#320, rec#DX0484
- 1900 US Census - Montrose, Dane, WI - Finley Best (49), Ada Best (50), Bertha (21), James (19), Henry (16), Lavern (12)
- 1905 Wisconsin State Census - Montrose, Dane, WI - Finley Best (65), Ada Best (56), James (23), Harry (21), Laverne (18)
- US WWI Draft Cards: Laverne Lester Best; 29; dob: 24 Jun 1887, in Montrose, WI; dependents: wife & child; occupation: farmer
- 1920 US Census - Brooklyn, Green, WI - Laverne Best (32), Merle Best (27), Ethel (5)
- 1930 US Census - Rutland, Dane, WI - Laverne Best (42), Merle Best (37), Ethel (15)
- 1940 US Census - Fitchburg, Dane, WI - LaVerne Best (52), Merle Best (46)
- US WWII Draft Cards: Laverne Lester Best, 54; dob: 24 Jun 1887, in Dane county, WI; res: Fitchburg, Dane, WI; kin: Merle Best -wife; self employed
- 1950 US Census - Madison, Dane, WI - Lester L Best (60), May E Best (60)
- Wisconsin Death Records: Laverne Lester Best; dod: 10 Dec 1963; place: Dane county, WI
- Find A Grave: Memorial #154686502
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