Elias
Best
Born about in Kentucky, United States
[uncertain]
[uncertain]Son of [father unknown] and [mother unknown]
[sibling(s) unknown]
Husband of
Nancy (Glass) Best
— married
21 Sep 1848 in Barren, Kentucky, United States
[children unknown]
Died before
before about age 69
in Tennessee, United States
Profile last modified
| Created 3 Aug 2012
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Biography
He married Nancy (Glass) Best (1830-1920). Their children include:
- Elias Alexander Best (1852-1928)
- Nancy Ellen (Best) Stamps (1853-1931)
- John William Best (1856-1895)
- Charles Thomas Best (1859-1934)
- Mary Girtrude (Best) Kight, Morris (1862-1943)
- Jennie (Best) Tillett (1863-1944)
- Samuel J Best (1866-1932)
- Clarence Best (1871-1933)
- Roy Jesler Best (1873-1965)
Sources
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- 1848 Kentucky Marriage Recoreds: E.L. Best to Nancy Glass; date: 21 Sep 1848, place: Barren, KY
- 1870 US Census - District1, Franklin, TN - E.L. Best (59), Nancy Best (40), Alexander (19), Nancy (17), John William (14), Charles (10), Mary (8), Elizabeth (6), Saml (4), Clarence (2/12)
- Tennessee Death Certificates: Charles Thomas Best; 75; dob: 1859; dod: 16 Feb 1934; place: Decherd, Franklin, TN; father: Elias Best, of TN; mother: Nancy Glass of KY; cert# 5217
- US Social Security & Claims Index: Roy Jesler Best; dob: 29 Jul 1873; place: Decherd, Franklin, TN; father: Elias Best; mother: Nancy E Glass
- Tennessee Death Certificates: Clarence Best; dob: 18 Mar 1871; dod: 21 or 22 Feb 1933; place: Chattanooga, Hamilton, TN; father: Elias Best of PA; mother: Nancy Glass of KY - patient dead on arrival at hospital of unknown causes; cert# 3133
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K. Stromsted
Best-600 and Best-610 appear to represent the same person because: Same name, same spouse.
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