BEST

Links to the Helbron family come from the marriage of John Rudolph Helbron (RN=2) to Nellie Voil Best (RN=3) on 31 Oct 1937 in Little Rock, Pulaski Co., AR. Nellie was the youngest daughter of Robert Marion Best and Ida Josephine Herndon.

Our connections to the Best family can apparently be traced back to Anton Bosch, born in 1645 in Blankenloch, Baden, Germany, a present-day suburb of Karlsruhe. It is unclear just when or why the surname was changed, but Laban Miles Hoffman in his book, Our Kin, originally published in 1915, indicated that it was either Best or Bess. Some of today's descendants spell it Bess, principally those who remained in North Carolina or moved from North Carolina and settled in southeastern Missouri. With those exceptions, Best will be used here. The major problem with Hoffman's book is its age, yet it is still an excellent reference for older generations; the book has been re-printed at least 5 times!

The immigrant, Sebastian Bosch, son of Anton, arrived in Philadelphia, PA from Amsterdam aboard the Townsend (Billender) on 5 Oct 1737 along with his wife, Margaretha Kirchbauer, and four children: Katherina Margaretha, Maria Barbara, Jerge Sebastian, and Maria Katharina. According to Hoffman, the family moved from Pennsylvania steadily southward, eventually settling in what was then Lincoln County (now Gaston County), North Carolina. Sebastian's son, Jerge Sebastian Bostian (or Bostain ), returned to Pennsylvania to secure a wife and while enroute, met a family group of settlers named Heyl (or Hoyle). In this group of settlers was Katrina Heyl, daughter of Pieter (Peter) and Catherine (née Dales) Heyl. Pieter Heyl was from Spandau, Brandenburg, Germany (a suburb of present-day Berlin) and arrived in Philadelphia, PA on 11&Sep 1738 aboard the Robert& Alice from Rotterdam. Bostian and Katrina were married about 1750 in North Carolina.

The lineages outlined below represent, not only my personal reseach, but the contributions of many Best (or Bess) researchers and my heartfelt thanks to all of them!

DESCENDANTS OF ANTON BOSCH

Lineage Last Updated: 10 Jul 2024

Generation A

1. Anton ^A Bosch. (? ^B). Born in 1645 in Blankenloch, Durlach, Baden-Würtemberg, Germany; died 17 Aug 1691 in Baden, Germany. RN=384.

Married Anna Maria Michael in 1670 in Durlach, Baden-Würtemberg, Germany. RN=385. She was born 1646 in Durlach, Baden-Würtemberg, Germany; died there 16 Mar 1712. Children:

2 i. Anna Maria ¹ Bosch. Born 6 Mar 1672 in Durlach, Baden-Würtemberg, Germany; died there 12 Apr 1756. RN=3788. Married Han Theobald Amoisch on 13 Feb 1694 in Blankenloch, Baden, Germany. RN=3789. Descendants unknown.

+ 3 ii. Sebastian ¹ Bosch. RN=192.

4 iii. [Infant] ¹ Bosch. Born 24 Jul 1687 in Baden, Germany; died in 1687 in Blankenloch, Baden, Germany. RN=3790. Single; no children.

5 iv. Margaretha Barbara ¹ Bosch. Born 12 May 1689 in Durlach, Baden-W rtemberg, Germany; died there 30 Sep 1729. RN=3791. Descendants unknown.

Generation One

3. Sebastian ¹ Bosch. (Anton ^A, ? ^B). Born 1680 in Blankenloch, Baden, Germany; died 1761 in Dutch Buffalo Creek, Mecklenberg Co., NC. RN=192. Sebastian, together with his wife and four children, arrived in Philadelphia, PA on 5 Oct 1737 aboard the Townsend from Amsterdam.

Married Margaretha Kirchbauer, daughter of Hans Jacob and Katharine (?) Kirchbauer, on 26 Mar 1715 in Baden, Germany. Margaretha was born in 1694 in Langensteinbach, Baden-Würtemberg, Germany; death date and place unknown. RN=193. Children:

6 i. Katharina Margaretha ² Bosch. Born 26 Jul 1718 in Blankenloch, Baden-Würtemberg, Germany; died, according to one source, in 1769 in Carolina, Puerto Rico, but not confirmed. RN=3348. Descendants unknown.

7 ii. Anna Maria ² Bosch. Born 23 May 1720 in Blankenloch, Baden-Würtemberg, Germany; died there on 18 Aug 1720. RN=3349. Single; no children.

8 iii. Maria Barbara ² Bosch. Born 20 Jul 1721 in Blankenloch, Baden-Würtemberg, Germany; death date and place unknown. RN=3350. Descendants unknown.

+ 9 iv. Jerge Sebastian Bostian ² Bosch (Best/Bess). RN=96.

10 v. Maria Katharina ² Bosch. Born 27 Apr 1727 in Blankenloch, Baden-Würtemberg, Germany; death date and place unknown. RN=3351. Descendants unknown.

11 vi. Hans Jerg ² Bosch. Born 22 May 1732 in Blankenloch, Baden-Würtemberg, Germany; died there 3 Jan 1737. RN=3352. Single; no children.

Generation Two

9. Jerge Sebastian Bostian ² Best. (Sebastian ¹, Anton ^A, ? ^B). Born 8 May 1724 in Blankenloch, Baden-W rtemberg, Germany; died 3 Jan 1809 in Stanley, Gaston Co., NC. RN=96. Occupation: Farmer. Immigrated with his parents from Germany to Pennsylvania via England aboard the Townsend arriving in Philadelphia from Amsterdam on 5 Oct 1737. Lived in Pennsylvania and Maryland before settling in North Carolina in 1747. Received a grant for 300 acres in Catawba Co., NC on 15 May 1754. [NOTE 1: Some county names vary since some new ones were formed from original counties.] 1790, 1800 Censuses, Lincoln Co., NC.

Married Katrina Catherine Heyl, daughter of Johann Pieter (Peter) Heyl (RN=194) and Catherine Dales (RN=195), ca 1750 in North Carolina. Katrina was born 4 Jan 1733 in Hundsbach, Hessen, Germany; died in 1825 in Stanley, Gaston Co., NC. RN=97. Katrina arrived in the U.S., together with her parents, on 11 Sep 1738 aboard the Robert and Alice from Rotterdam. [NOTE 2: She was not listed on the passenger manifest since the list included only males over 16.] [NOTE 3: According to the Hoffman reference, both Bostian and Catherine are buried together in a private graveyard on his farm, although no tombstones have ever been located.] Children:

+ 12 i. John ³ Best (or Bess) I. RN=708.

13 ii. Thomas ³ Best. Born 1757 in Mecklenberg Co., NC; died 17 Feb 1780 in NC. RN=709. [NOTE 4: Served as a Pvt. with Capt. Allen s Co., 2^nd NC Regiment during the Revolutionary War.] Single; no children.

+ 14 iii. Jonathan ³ Best. RN=48.

+ 15 iv. Peter ³ Best (or Bess). RN=710.

+ 16 v. Martin ³ Best (or Bess). RN=714.

+ 17 vi. Frederick ³ Best (or Bess). RN=715.

+ 18 vii. Marie Elizabeth ³ Best. RN=716.

+ 19 viii. Sarah Sallie ³ Best. RN=717.

+ 20 ix. Daniel ³ Best. RN=711.

+ 21 x. Hannah ³ Best. RN=718.

22 xi. Bostian ³ Best II. Born 1768 in Stanley, NC; death date and place unknown. RN=719. Descendants unknown.

+ 23 xii. Christian Christy ³ Best. RN=712.

+ 24 xiii. Jacob ³ Best. RN=713.

Generation Three

12. John ³ Best (or Bess) I. (Bostian ², Sebastian ¹, Anton ^A, ? ^B). Born ca 1751, Mecklenburg Co., NC; died Oct 1845 in Bessville, Bollinger Co., MO. RN=708.

Married Catherine Katie Slinkard, daughter of Jacob Slinkard and Catherine Crites, in 1780 in NC. RN=2966. She was born in 1763 in NC; died pre-1850 in Bessville, Bollinger Co., MO. Children:

+ 25 i. John ⁴ Bess II. RN=2965.

+ 26 ii. Jacob ⁴ Bess. RN=3822.

+ 27 iii. Catherine Kate ⁴ Bess. RN=2972.

+ 28 iv. Michael ⁴ Bess. RN=2970.

+ 29 v. Henry ⁴ Bess. RN=2967.

14. Jonathan ³ Best I. (Bostian ², Sebastian ¹, Anton ^A, ? ^B). Born 1773, Catawba County, NC; died 13 Feb 1835 in Shelby Co., TN. RN=48. 1830 Census, Tipton Co., TN.

Married Sally ? ca 1789, probably in SC. Born ca 1754 in SC; assumed to have died after 1840, likely in MS. RN=49. [NOTE 1: Many family researchers have been unable to determine her maiden name; some have speculated that it might have been Ozro or Osro, since this unusual name appears as a middle name in several follow-on generations, but no firm evidence has ever been found to substantiate it! Another source has her maiden name as Marr, but also unable to confirm it via marriage or other records. No record of her death and no gravesite have ever been found, but it is likely that following Jonathan's death in 1835, she may have gone to live with her eldest son, Jonathan II, in either Carroll or Coahoma Co., MS and died there after 1840. A female with an age between 50-60 was listed in the 1840 Census of Carroll Co., MS, living with her son's family, and this was likely Sally and she is probably buried there.] [NOTE 2: There is also some disagreement among BEST researchers on the birth order of the following female children. In the absence of definitive census data or other viable records, it is difficult, if not impossible, to adequately resolve the issue! Jonathan's Will, dated 26 Sep 1826 and recorded in Shelby Co., TN on 13 Feb 1835, identifies Sally and all of his nine children. His Will also identifies Margaret as his youngest daughter and Eben as his youngest son. It further identifies three of his daughters by their married names, but not Margaret, indicating that she was still single in 1826; she was married the following year.] Children (presumed birth order):

30 i. Polly ⁴ Best. Born between 1790 and 1795, probably in South Carolina; died 4 Oct 1831 in Lauderdale Co., AL. RN=2974. Married John Hood on 5 Feb 1815 in Williamson Co., TN. RN=2979. [NOTE 3: Assuming that this marriage record is the correct one, Polly's birth date is assumed to be between 1790 and 1795. No burial site for her has ever been located in Lauderdale Co., AL]. Descendants unknown.

31 ii. Jinny (or Jenny) ⁴ Best. Born between 1795 and 1798, probably in South Carolina; death date and place unknown. RN=2975. Married a Hood, date and place unknown. RN=5951. [NOTE 4: Husband's surname from her father's will; no marriage record located to-date.] Descendants unknown

+ 32 iii. Jonathan ⁴ Best II. RN=684.

+ 33 iv. Abijah ⁴ Best. RN=24.

+ 34 v. Charles Charlie ⁴ Best. RN=2977.

+ 35 vi. Elijah ⁴ Best. RN=683.

36 vii. Ellinor ⁴ Best. Born 1808 in South Carolina; death date and place unknown. RN=2978. One source had indicated her birth as considerably later but it conflicts with the marriage record date. Married Charles H. Mackey on 14 Mar 1825 in Lauderdale Co., AL. RN=2981. He was born 1804, place unknown; death date and place unknown. [NOTE 5: Unable to locate either Ellinor or Charles in the 1830 or subsequent censuses, likely due, in part, to possible variations in the surname spelling, e.g. McKie, McKee, etc.] Descendants unknown.

37 viii. Margaret ⁴ Best. Born ca 1810, probably in South Carolina; death date and place unknown. RN=2976. Birth date is assumed based on the marriage date. Married John Flemington on 27 Jul 1827 in Lauderdale Co., AL. RN=2983. [NOTE 6: A John Flemington does not appear in the 1830 or subsequent censuses, so it is possible that the spelling of his surname was incorrect on the marriage record. A John Flemming does appear in the 1830 Census of Lauderdale Co., AL (age between 20 and 30) and an age match for Margaret as between 15 and 20 which is consistent with her birth ca 1810 . However, unable to find the family in subsequent censuses.] Descendants unknown.

+ 38 ix. Ebenezer ⁴ Best. RN=682.

15. Peter ³ Bess. (Bostian ², Sebastian ¹, Anton ^A, ? ^B). Born 1755 in Stanley, Gaston Co. (old Lincoln Co.), NC; died there 17 Feb 1832. RN=710.

[NOTE 1: It is generally accepted that Peter Bess fathered at least 15 children and was married 4 times; however, there is disagreement among researchers regarding the mother of some of them since official marriage records of some of them have not been located to-date. As a result, the order presented below with the respective spouse s is assumed to be correct, but not absolutely confirmed!]

Married (1) a Van Dyke, date and place unknown. She is thought to have died pre-1779, probably in NC. RN=2590. No children.

Married (2) Christina Whittenburg, daughter of Henry Whittenburg and Mary Hoyle, on 13 Oct 1779 in Lincoln Co., NC. Christina was born ca 1758 in Tryon, Polk Co., NC; died ca 1797 in Lincoln Co., NC. RN=1369. Children:

39 i. Elizabeth ⁴ Bess. Born 1780 in Lincoln Co., NC; death date and place unknown. RN=3750. Married George Spencer on 4 Aug 1798 in Lincoln Co., NC. RN=12357. He was born ca 1778 in Lincoln Co., NC; death date and place unknown. Descendants unknown.

+ 40 ii. Margaret Peggy ⁴ Bess. RN=3751.

+ 41 iii. Bostian Boston ⁴ Bess. RN=3752.

+ 42 iv. William H.⁴ Bess. RN=3793.

43 v. Sarah ⁴ Bess. Born 1788 in Lincoln Co., NC; death date and place unknown. RN=3753. Descendants unknown.

+ 44 vi. Lawson ⁴ Bess. RN=3794.

+ 45 vii. Joseph ⁴ Bess. RN=3795.

Married (3) Elizabeth (or Eliza) Forney, daughter of Jacob Forney, ca 1797 in Lincoln Co., NC. RN=1370. She was born 1761 in Lincoln Co., NC; died between 1808 and 1810 in Lincoln Co., NC. Children:

+ 46 viii. Levica Levicy ⁴ Best. RN=3754.

+ 47 ix. Delilah ⁴ Bess. RN=3796.

+ 48 x. Peter Landers ⁴ Bess, Sr. RN=3801.

+ 49 xi. Joshua ⁴ Bess. RN=3804.

50 xii. Sarah Sallie ⁴ Bess. Born ca 1802 in Gaston or Mecklenburg Co., NC; death date and place unknown. RN=3806. Married Peter Hovis ca 1819, probably in Lincoln Co., NC. RN=1455. Descendants unknown.

+ 51 xiii. John Jefferson ⁴ Bess. RN=3803.

+ 52 xiv. Esther ⁴ Bess. RN=3802.

+ 53 xv. Matilda Adeline ⁴ Bess. RN=3805.

Married (4) Leanna Jenkins Weathers on 8 Dec 1810 in Lincoln Co., NC. RN=1371. [NOTE 2: Date was bond date, not necessarily the marriage date!] She was born 1789 in Lincoln Co., NC; died there 1846. No known children.

16. Martin ² Bess. (Bostian ², Sebastian ¹, Anton ^A, ? ^B). Born ca 1776 in Stanley, Gaston Co. (old Lincoln Co.), NC; died post-1850 in Stoddard Co., MO. RN=714. 1850 Census, Stoddard Co., MO.

Married Ruth Presley on 16 Dec 1794 in North Carolina. RN=4759. She was born ca 1775 in Lincoln Co., NC; died Nov 1842 in Stoddard Co., MO. Children:

+ 54 i. Christopher ⁴ Bess. RN=3818.

55 ii. Daniel ⁴ Bess. Born 1800 in Lincoln Co., NC; died 1838 in Leora, Stoddard Co., MO. RN=13142. Married Hannah Wilfong on 1 Nov 1829 in Cape Girardeau Co., MO. RN=13147. She was born ca 1810 in NC; died ca 1856 in Stoddard Co., MO. Descendants unknown.

56 iii. Sarah ⁴ Bess. Born ca 1800 in Lincoln Co., NC; died there 1810. RN=13146. [NOTE 1: Unclear if Daniel and Sarah were twins.] Single; no children.

57 iv. Mary ⁴ Bess. Born 1805 in Lincoln Co., NC; died pre-1840 in Missouri. RN=13144. Married John Tankersley in 1825 in Missouri. RN=13148. He was born 23 Jan 1800 in NC; died 11 Oct 1875 in Bloomfield, Stoddard Co., MO. Descendants unknown. Following Mary's death, John married Elizabeth Babb caV1840, place unknown. RN=15286. She was born 1814 in Barren Co., KY; death date and place unknown. Mary's burial location unknown; John, and Elizabeth are both buried at Clines Cemetery, Bloomfield, Stoddard Co., MO. Descendants unknown.

58 v. George ⁴ Bess. Born 1807 in Lincoln Co., NC; death date and place unknown. RN=13143. Married Mary ?, date and place unknown. RN=13148. She was born ca 1813 in NC; death date and place unknown. Descendants unknown.

+ 59 vi. Arilla Rilla W.³ Bess. RN=3819.

60 vii. Jane ⁴ Bess. Born 1818 in Lincoln Co., NC; died 1865 in Stoddard Co., MO. RN=13145. Married (1) David Wilfong on 29 Aug 1833 in Cape Girardeau Co., MO. RN=13149. He was born ca 1812 in NC; death date and place unknown but between 1840 and 1850. Descendants unknown. Married (2) David Sifford, date and place unknown. RN=13370. He was born ca 1814 in NC; died 1865 in Stoddard Co., MO. [NOTE 2: Jane and David were killed by Quantril's Raiders.] Both Jane and David are buried at Fagan Cemetery, Puxico, Stoddard Co., MO. Descendants unknown.

17. Frederick ³Bess. (Bostian ², Sebastian ¹, Anton ^A, ? ^B). Born ca 1761, Stanley, Gaston Co., NC; died after 1830 in Cape Girardeau Co., MO. RN=715. 1830 Census, Cape Girardeau Co., MO.

Married Patience Cynthia (née Hoyle) Hanks in 1784 in NC. RN=2313. She was born ca 1765 in Amelia Co., VA; death date and place unknown. Children:

61 i. Mary Polly ⁴ Bess. Born ca 1797 in Cleveland Co., NC; death date and place unknown. RN=3844. Descendants unknown.

62 ii. Sarah ⁴ Bess. Born 1800 in Lincoln Co., NC; died after 1870 in Bloomfield, Stoddard Co., MO. RN=3847. [See #42. below.]

63 iii. Cynthia Patience ⁴ Bess. Born 15 Jun 1803 in Lincoln Co., NC; died 13 Aug 1888 in MO. RN=3845. Married David Kinder on 12 Oct 1823 in Cape Girardeau Co., MO. RN=13371. He was born 23 Nov 1793 in Lincoln Co., NC; died 5 Dec 1867 in Bessville, Bollinger Co., MO. Both Cynthia and David are buried at Old Union Methodist Church Cemetery, Bessville, Bollinger Co., MO. Descendants unknown.

64 iv. James ⁴ Bess. Born ca 1808 in Lincoln Co., NC; death date and place unknown. RN=5963. Married Sarah Bess, daughter of Jacob and Mary Polly (née Slinkard) Bess, on 16 Nov 1834 in Lorance, Cape Girardeau Co., MO. RN=5952. [NOTE: They were 1^st cousins, once removed.] [See #118 below.]

18. Mary Elizabeth ³ Best. (Bostian ², Sebastian ¹, Anton ^A, ? ^B). Born 1763 in Mecklenburg Co., NC; died 1820 in Dallas, Gaston Co., NC. RN=716.

Married Jacob Rhyne II, son of Jacob Rhyne I and Elizabeth Wiltz, in 1774 in Tryon Co., NC. RN=1334. He was born 1752 in York Co., PA; died 1825 in Gaston Co., NC. Both Mary and Jacob are buried at Rhyne Cemetery, Gaston Co., NC. Children:

65 i. Martin ⁴ Rhyne. Born ca 1776, place unknown; death date and place unknown. RN=3808. Married Jane Freeman on 14 Apr 1797 in Lincoln Co., NC. RN=7086. Descendants unknown.

66 ii. Jacob ⁴ Rhyne III. Born 19 Jan 1777, place unknown; died 10 Jun 1849, place unknown. RN=3809. Married Elizabeth Hoffman on 20 Jan 1800 in Lincoln Co., NC. RN=7087. She was born 6 Feb 1782, place unknown; died 30 Jun 1854 in Gaston Co,., NC. Both Jacob and Elizabeth are buried at Long Creek Memorial Baptist Cemetery, Dallas, Gaston Co., NC. Descendants unknown.

67 iii. Phillip ⁴ Rhyne. Born ca 1778 in Lincoln Co., NC; death date and place unknown. RN=3810. Married Catherine Totherow ca 1800, place unknown. RN=7091. Descendants unknown.

68 iv. Peter ⁴ Rhyne. Born ca 1779 in Lincoln Co., NC; death date and place unknown. RN=3815. Descendants unknown.

69 v. John ⁴ Rhyne. Born ca 1781 in Lincoln Co., NC; death date and place unknown. RN=3817. Descendants unknown.

70 vi. Adam ⁴ Rhyne. Born ca 1783 in Lincoln Co., NC; death date and place unknown. RN=3816. Married Margaret Peggy Best, daughter of Peter Best (or Bess) and (?) Van Dyke, ca 1782 in Lincoln Co., NC. RN=3751. Descendants unknown.

71 vii. Michael ⁴ Rhyne. Born ca 1785 in Lincoln Co., NC; death date and place unknown. RN=3807. Married Catherine Hoffman, daughter of Jacob Hoffman, date and place unknown. RN=7085. Descendants unknown.

72 viii. David ⁴ Rhyne. Born ca 1787 in Lincoln Co., NC; death date and place unknown. RN=3812. Married Anne (or Anna) Carpenter on 16 Jul 1816 in Lincoln Co., NC. RN=7088. She was born ca 1800 in NC; death date and place unknown. Descendants unknown.

73 ix. Jonas ⁴ Rhyne. Born 15 Nov 1789 in Lincoln Co., NC; died 24 Dec 1858 in Reepsville, Lincoln Co., NC. RN=3811. Married Sarah Anne Kiser on 22 Jul 1812 in Gaston Co., NC. RN=7082. She was born 20 Jul 1795 in NC; died 23 Dec 1866 in Reepsville, Lincoln Co., NC. Both Jonas and Anne are buried at Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church Cemetery, Lincoln Co., NC. Descendants unknown.

+ 74 x. Thomas ⁴ Rhyne. RN=3813.

75 xi. Sarah Sallie ⁴ Rhyne. Born 18 Mar 1793 in Cleveland, Rowan Co., NC; died 14 Oct 1867 in Gastonia, Gaston Co., NC. RN=3814. Married Samuel Withers on 23 Jan 1812 in NC. RN=7090. He was born 18 Feb 1791 in Lincoln Co., NC; died 25 Oct 1855 in Dallas, Gaston Co., NC. Both Sallie and Samuel are buried at Long Creek Memorial Baptist Cemetery, Dallas, Gaston Co., NC. Descendants unknown.

19. Sarah Sallie ³ Best. (Bostian ², Sebastian ¹, Anton ^A, ? ^B). Born ca 1764 in Stanley, Lincoln Co., NC; died 15 Nov 1834 in Lincoln Co., NC. RN=717.

Married Adam Kiser, son of Lawrence Kiser, ca 1778 in Tryon Co., NC. RN=1379. He was born in Feb 1750 in Frederick Co., MD; died in Apr 1833 in Lincoln Co., NC. Both Sarah and Adam are buried at the Kiser Huffstetler Cemetery, Crouse, Lincoln Co., NC. Children:

76 i. Catherine ⁴ Kiser. Born 3 Jun 1780 in NC; died 15 Apr 1854, place unknown. RN=3823. Married Frederick Carpenter on 8 Apr 1800 in Lincoln Co., NC. RN=3824. He was born 1770 in Lincoln Co., NC; died 28 Jan 1840 in Beaver Dam, Gaston Co., NC. Both Catherine and Frederick are buried at Frederick Carpenter Cemetery, Dallas, Gaston Co., NC. Descendants unknown.

77 ii. John ⁴ Kiser. Born 12 Jun 1782 in NC; thought to have died in TN, but date and place not confirmed. RN=3825. Married Polly Pasour on 1 Jan 1822 in Lincoln Co., NC. RN=3826. Descendants unknown.

78 iii. Joseph ⁴ Kiser. Born 8 Jun 1784 in Gaston Co., NC; died in Charleston, Charleston Co., SC, date unknown. RN=3827. Descendants unknown.

79 iv. Hannah ⁴ Kiser. Born 22 Jan 1786 in Gaston Co., NC; death date and place unknown. RN=3828. Descendants unknown.

80 v. Mary ⁴ Kiser. Born ca 1788 in NC; died 5 Mar 1834, place unknown. RN=3829. Married Andrew Ford on 22 Dec 1806 in NC. RN=3830. Descendants unknown.

81 vi. Sarah ⁴ Kiser. Born 31 Jan 1790 in NC; died between 1870-1880 in Cleveland Co., NC. RN=3831. Married Daniel Costner on 13 Feb 1823 in Lincoln Co., NC. RN=3832. Descendants unknown.

82 vii. Mary Margaret Polly ⁴ Kiser. Born 27 Dec 1793 in Lincoln Co., NC; died 12 Feb 1884 in Blount Co., TN. RN=3833. Married Thomas Carpenter on 5 Oct 1810 in Lincoln Co., NC. RN=3834. He was born 25 Mar 1791 in NC; died 8 Jun 1862 in Blount Co., TN. Both Polly>/q> and Thomas are buried at Carpenters Campground Cemetery, Maryville, Blount Co., TN. Descendants unknown.

83 viii. Susanna ⁴ Kiser. Born 25 Apr 1795 in Lincoln Co., NC; died 25 Jun 1875 in Gaston Co., NC. RN=3842. Married Daniel Paysour on 25 Aug 1814 in Lincoln Co., NC. RN=14668. He was born 13 Sep 1793 in Lincoln Co., NC; died 30 Dec 1861 in NC. [NOTE: A cenotaph, a tombstone or monument placed for a group of persons buried elsewhere, is placed at Walnut Grove Baptist Church Cemetery, Dallas, Gaston Co., NC; pieces of his tombstone were discovered and replaced at the above cemetery.] Descendants unknown.

84 ix. Ruth ⁴ Kiser. Born 30 Oct 1798 in NC; death date and place unknown. RN=3835. Married (1) Washington Clark on 22 Apr 1818 in Lincoln Co., NC. RN=3836. Married (2) Lawson Carpenter on 18 Dec 1834 in Lincoln Co., NC. RN=3837. Descendants unknown.

85 x. Samuel ⁴ Kiser. Born pre-1800 in NC; died 25 Aug 1853 in NC. RN=3840. Married Susanah Carpenter on 10 Aug 1826 in Lincoln Co., NC. RN=3841. She was born 10 May 1810 in NC; died 10 Sep 1872 in NC. Both Samuel and Susannah are buried at Carpenter Kiser Cemetery, Gastonia, Gaston Co., NC. Descendants unknown.

86 xi. Minnie Jemimah ⁴ Kiser. Born 27 Jun 1800 in NC; death date and place unknown. RN=3838. Married Joshua Clark on 14 Feb 1822 in Lincoln Co., NC. RN=3839. Descendants unknown.

20. Daniel ³ Best. (Bostian ², Sebastian ¹, Anton ^A, ? ^B). Born 1765 in Stanley, Gaston Co., NC; died 1841 in Wellsville, Blount Co., TN. RN=711.

Married Mary Katherine Rhodes on 16 Dec 1794 in Lincoln Co., NC. RN=1372. Born ca 1774 in Lincolnton, Lincoln Co., NC; died ca 1850 in Wellsville, Blount Co., TN. Both Daniel and Mary are buried at the Best Family Cemetery, Blount Co., TN. Children:

87 i. Katherine Vachrin ⁴ Best. Born 28 Jun 1796 in Lincoln Co., NC; died 3 Oct 1840 in Bollinger Co., MO. RN=3408. Married Samuel Hamil on 5 Jan 1815 in Blount Co., TN. RN=3409. He was born 1791 in Blount Co., TN; died 3 Oct 1857 in Hamilton Co., TN. She is buried in Bollinger Co.,, MO, cemetery name unknown; his burial location unknown. Descendants unknown.

+ 88 ii. John Colonel ⁴ Best. RN=3405.

+ 89 iii. Henry Henrick ⁴ Best. RN=3410.

+ 90 iv. Jacob ⁴ Best. RN=3412.

91 v. Frederick Peter ⁴ Best. Born 5 Dec 1806 in Lincoln Co., NC; died 23 Nov 1899 in Wellsville, Blount Co. TN. RN=3414. Married Susannah Susan Williamson on 23 Dec 1834 in Blount Co., TN. RN=3415. She was born ca 1815 in TN; thought to have died 13 Jun 1914, place unknown, but not confirmed! Burial locations unknown. Descendants unknown.

92 vi. Sarah Sallie ⁴ Best. Born 23 Mar 1808 in Lincoln Co., NC; death date and place unknown. RN=3416. Married (1) Ransom Presley Kerr on 10 Oct 1826 in Blount Co., TN. RN=3417. He was born 1808, place unknown; death date and place unknown. Descendants unknown. Married (2) William Williamson, date and place unknown. RN=3418. Descendants unknown.

+ 93 vii. George Zar ⁴ Best. RN=3419.

94 viii. Elizabeth Betsy ⁴ Best. Born Jan 1810 in Blount Co., TN; died there in 1907. RN=3421. Married James Madison Kerr on 7 Oct 1831 in Blount Co., TN. RN=3422. He was born 1809 in Blount Co., TN; died there 1896. Both Betsy and James are buried at Centenary Baptist Church Cemetery, Maryville, Blount Co., TN. Descendants unknown.

21. Hannah ³ Best. (Bostian ², Sebastian ¹, Anton ^A, ? ^B). Born 11 Jul 1766 in Stanley, Mecklenburg Co., NC; died there on 4 Dec 1840. RN=718.

Married Peter T. Schmidt (or Smith) I, son of Wilhelm Schmidt and Mary Devault, on 16 Nov 1784 in Lincoln Co., NC. RN=1381. He was born 28 Jun 1761 in Germany; died 28 Jun 1838 in Hoyle's Creek, Lincoln Co., NC. Children:

95 i. David ⁴ Smith. Born 9 Dec 1787 in NC; died 4 Dec 1874 in Lincoln Co., NC. RN=2945. Married Elizabeth Arendt (or Arends) on 27 May 1808 in Lincoln Co., NC. RN=2946. She was born 27 Jan 1783 in Rowan Co., NC; died 7 Jul 1870 in Lincoln Co., NC. Descendants unknown.

96 ii. John ⁴ Smith. Born 1788 in NC; death date and place unknown. RN=2947. Married Elizabeth Friday on 9 Dec 1826 in Lincoln Co., NC. RN=2948. She was born ca 1804, place unknown; death date and place unknown. Descendants unknown.

97 iii. William H.⁴ Smith. Born 1790 in NC; died in MO, date unknown. RN=2949. Married Catherine Katie Mauney on 19 Jan 1814 in NC. RN=2952. Descendants unknown.

98 iv. Daniel ⁴ Smith. Born 1792 in NC; death date and place unknown. RN=2950. Married Susan Mauney on 12 Aug 1808 in Lincoln Co., NC. RN=2953. Descendants unknown.

99 v. Bennett ⁴ Smith. Born 1794 in Gaston Co., NC; death date and place unknown. RN=2951. Married Esther Beatty on 11 Dec 1824 in NC. RN=2954. Descendants unknown.

100 vi. Anne ⁴ Smith. Born 1796 in NC; death date and place unknown. RN=2955. Married Paul Kistler on 12 Jul 1810 in NC. RN=2956. Descendants unknown.

101 vii. Mary J.⁴ Smith. Born 1798 in NC; death date and place unknown. RN=2957. Married Robert Alexander in 1820 in NC. RN=2958. Descendants unknown.

102 viii. Katherine Katie ⁴ Smith. Born 1795 in Lincoln Co., NC; died post-1850 in GA. RN=2959. Married Daniel Warlick on 28 Oct 1812 in Table Rock, Burke Co., NC. RN=2960. Descendants unknown.

103 ix. Alexander Alex ⁴ Smith. Born 1802 in NC; death date and place unknown. RN=2961. Married Polly Rutledge on 29 Oct 1829 in Lincoln Co., NC. RN=2962. Descendants unknown.

104 x. Catherine Smith. Born ca 1803 in NC; death date and place unknown. RN=3843. Descendants unknown.

105 xi. Peter ⁴ Smith II. Born 1804 in NC; death date and place unknown. RN=2963. Descendants unknown.

23. Christian Christy ³Best. (Bostian ², Sebastian ¹, Anton ^A, ? ^B). Born ca 1770 in Stanley, Lincoln Co., NC; died ca 1845 in Blount Co., TN. RN=712. 1840 Census of Blount Co., TN.

Married Elizabeth Betsey Hoyle (or Heyl), the daughter of Michael Heyl and Catherine Margaret Dellinger and his 1^st cousin, on 17 Feb 1796 in Lincoln Co., NC. RN=1373. Children:

+ 106 i. John Michael ⁴ Best. RN=2932.

+ 107 ii. Samuel L.⁴ Best. RN=2943.

108 iii. Rachel Anna ⁴ Best. Born 6 Aug 1808 in Lincoln Co., NC; died 23 May 1878 in Hayesville, Clay Co., NC. RN=2941. Married Eli Marion Matheson on 5 May 1827 in Lincoln Co., NC. RN=2942. He was born 1804 in Iredell Co., NC; died 1881 in Hayesville, Clay Co., NC. Both Anna and Eli are buried at First United Methodist Church Cemetery, Hayesville, Clay Co., NC. Descendants unknown.

109 iv. Susannah Susan ⁴ Best. Born ca 1806 in Lincoln Co., NC; died there 27 Oct 1837. RN=2934. Married (1) Hugh Jenkins on 25 Jun 1829 in Lincoln Co., NC. RN=2935. No children. Married (2) David Marion Friday on 12 Jan 1836 in Lincoln Co., NC. RN=2936. No children.

110 v. Anne ⁴ Best. Born in 1807 in Big Long Creek, Lincoln Co., NC; died in Clay Co., NC, date unknown. RN=2939. Married a McClelland in Lincoln Co., NC, date unknown. RN=2940. Descendants unknown.

+ 111 vi. Emanuel ⁴ Best. RN=2937.

112 vii. Martin ⁴ Best. Born 22 Nov 1816 in Lincoln Co., NC; died 29 Dec 1883 in Polk Co., MO. RN=2938. Married (1) Mary Polly Morton on 4 Oct 1832 in Blount Co., TN. RN=8688. Born 1814 in Blount Co., TN; died 1853 in Greene Co., MO. She is buried at Julian/Fulbright/Owen Family Cemetery, Greene Co., MO. Descendants unknown. Married (2) Martha Carolina Hart on 3 Feb 1853 in Greene Co., MO. RN=12310. Descendants unknown. Married (3) Ruth Elvira Baucom on 2 May 1865 in Greene Co., MO. RN=12311. She was born 1840 in MO; died 1870 in Polk Co., MO. Descendants unknown. Married (4) Victoria Armstrong on 23 Jan 1876 in Greene Co., MO. RN=12313. She was born 8 Jun 1859, place unknown; died 25 Dec 1908 in Polk Co., MO. She is buried at Hickory Grove Cemetery, Brighton, Polk Co., MO. Descendants unknown. Martin and Elvira are buried at Hickory Grove Cemetery, Brighton, Polk Co., MO.

+ 113 viii. Jacob ⁴ Best. RN=3856.

+ 114 ix. John G.⁴ Best. RN=3857.

24. Jacob ³ Best. (Bostian ², Sebastian ¹, Anton ^A, ? ^B). Born 1774 in Stanley, Lincoln Co., NC; died there ca 1825. RN=713.

Married Katherine Katie Rudisill, daughter of Michael Rudisill and Eve Dellinger, in 1789 in Gaston Co., NC. RN=1375. Children:

115 i. Elizabeth ⁴ Best. Born 1790 in Cleveland Co., NC; death date and place unknown. RN=3849. Married John Linebarger on 11 Aug 1809 in Lincoln Co., NC. RN=3854. He was born 1786 in Cleveland Co., NC; death date and place unknown. Descendants unknown.

116 ii. Anne ⁴ Best. Born 22 Aug 1792 in Cleveland Co., NC; died between 1840-50 in Daisy, Cape Girardeau Co., MO. RN=3850. Married John Wills on 30 Sep 1809 in Lincoln Co., NC. RN=3851. He was born 18 Apr 1784 in Lincoln Co., NC; death date and place unknown. Descendants unknown.

117 iii. Catherine ⁴ Best. Born ca 1794 in Cleveland Co., NC; died post-1850 in Dunklin Co., MO. RN=3848. Married Peter Rhyne II on 16 Apr 1811 in Lincoln Co., NC. RN=3853. He was born ca 1788 in NC; death date and place unknown. Descendants unknown.

Generation Four

25. John ⁴ Bess II. (John I ³, Bostian ², Sebastian ¹, Anton ^A, ? ^B). Born ca 1781 in Lincoln Co, NC; died after Jun 1860. RN=2965. 1840, 1850, 1860 Censuses, Madison Co., MO. [NOTE 1: Available records found to-date indicate that he fathered at least 16 children, presumably all by Catherine. Since census records earlier than 1850 only give age ranges of children, accurate birth orders are difficult to determine. The birth orders presented here are approximate, but not confirmed!] [NOTE 2: Madison County, Missouri was formed in 1818 from Cape Girardeau and and St. Genevieve Counties.]

Married (1) Catherine Slinkard ca 1812 in NC. RN=6017. She was born ca 1791 in NC; died before 1860 in Madison Co., MO. Children:

118 i. John ⁵ Bess III. Born ca 1813 in MO; death date and place unknown. RN=6022. Descendants unknown.

119 ii. Margaret Peggy ⁵ Bess. Born ca 1814 in Cape Girardeau Co., MO; died 1897 in Madison Co., MO. RN=6018. Married Daniel Whitener on 20 Aug 1835 in Madison Co., MO. RN=7005. He was born 3 Aug 1812 in Bollinger Co., MO; died 5 Oct 1898 in MO. Her burial location unknown; he is buried at Whitener Cemetery, Marquand, Madison Co., MO. Descendants unknown.

120 iii. Elizabeth Betsy ⁵ Bess. Born ca 1815 in MO; death date and place unknown. RN=6019. Descendants unknown.

121 iv. Rachel ⁵ Bess. Born ca 1816 in MO; death date and place unknown. RN=6020. Descendants unknown.

+ 122 v. Jacob ⁵ Bess. RN=5033.

123 vi. Katherine ⁵ Bess. Born ca 1818 in MO; death date and place unknown. RN=6021. Descendants unknown.

124 vii. Henry ⁵ Bess. Born ca 1819 in MO; death date and place unknown. RN=6023. Descendants unknown.

+ 125 viii. Levi ⁵ Bess. RN=6025.

126 ix. Michael ⁵ Bess. Born ca 1821 in MO; death date and place unknown. RN=6024. Descendants unknown.

127 x. Mahala ⁵ Bess. Born 29 Nov 1823 in MO; died 12 Jul 1914 in Wayne Co., MO. RN=6032. Married Absalom K. Whitener on 17 Sep 1846 in Madison Co. MO. RN=6040. He was born 15 May 1825 in MO; died 5 Oct 1871, place unknown. Both Mahala and Absalom are buried at Kinder Chapel Cemetery, Castor, Bollinger Co., MO. Descendants unknown.

128 xi. Melvina (or Maliny) ⁵ Bess. Born ca 1826 in MO; death date and place unknown. RN=6027. Descendants unknown.

129 xii. Emanuel ⁵ Bess. Born ca 1828 in MO; death date and place unknown. RN=6028. Descendants unknown.

+ 130 xiii. Robert Absolum ⁵ Bess. RN=6029.

131 xiv. Rua ⁵ Bess. Born ca 1831 in MO; death date and place unknown. RN=6030. Twin of RN=6029. Descendants unknown.

+ 132 xv. Hanna Pernecia ⁵ Bess. RN=6033

Married (2) Lacy R. ? before Jun 1860, probably in Madison Co., MO. RN=5048. She was born ca 1813 in VA; death date and place unknown. Children, if any, unknown.

26. Jacob ⁴ Bess I. (John ³, Bostian ², Sebastian ¹, Anton ^A, ? ^B). Born ca 1784 in Lincoln Co., NC; died after Nov 1850 in MO. RN=3822. 1840 Census, Cape Girardeau Co., MO.

Married Mary Polly Slinkard ca 1806 in NC. RN=4235. Mary was born ca 1790, place unknown; died before 1850 in Cape Girardeau Co., MO. Burial locations unknown. Children:

+ 133 i. Sarah Jane ⁵ Bess. RN=5952.

134 ii. Matilda ⁵ Bess. Born ca 1820 in MO; died post-Jun 1880, probably in Bollinger Co., MO. RN=5953. Single; no children.

+ 135 iii. Mary Ann ⁴ Bess. RN=5954.

+ 136 iv. Emanuel ⁵ Bess. RN=5955.

+ 137 v. Elizabeth M.⁵ Bess. RN=5956.

+ 138 vi. Adeline ⁵ Bess. RN=5957.

+ 139 vii. Elizabeth Barbara ⁵ Bess. RN=5958.

+ 140 viii. Jacob ⁵ Bess II. RN=5959.

+ 141 ix. Edward B.⁵ Bess. RN=5960.

+ 142 x. Daniel R.⁵Bess. RN=5961.

27. Catherine Kate ⁴ Bess. (John I ³, Bostian ², Sebastian ¹, Anton ^A, ? ^B). Born 11 May 1814 in Lincoln Co., NC; died 27 Jul 1894 in Bollinger Co., MO. RN=2972.

Married (1) Thomas Miller before 1831, place unknown. RN=6038. Descendants, if any, unknown.

Married (2) Lawson Monroe Sitzes, Sr. on 16 Oct 1831 in Bollinger Co., MO. RN=2973. He was born 1809, place unknown; died pre-1850 in Bollinger Co., MO. [NOTE 1: There is considerable variation among sources as to the spelling of his surname Seitz, Sitzes, and even Sides. However, based on some marriage and tombstone records, Sitzes will be used here!] Both Catherine and Lawson are buried at Old Union Methodist Church Cemetery, Bessville, Bollinger Co., MO. Children:

+ 143 i. Barbara Caroline ⁵ Sitzes. RN=6052.

+ 144 ii. Mary Jane ⁵ Sitzes. RN=6050.

+ 145 iii. Edward Allen ⁵ Sitzes. RN=6051.

146 iv. Hannah E.⁵ Sitzes. Born 10 Dec 1840 in MO; died 24 Jul 1882 in Bollinger Co., MO. RN=6053. She is buried at Old Union Methodist Church Cemetery, Bessville, Bollinger Co., MO. Single; no children.

+ 147 v. Benjamin Franklin Frank ⁵ Sitzes. RN=6056.

+ 148 vi. Jacob ⁵ Sitzes. RN=6054.

+ 149 vii. Lawson Monroe ⁵ Sitzes, Jr. RN=6055.

28. Michael ⁴ Bess. (John I ³, Bostian ², Sebastian ¹, Anton ^A, ? ^B). Born ca 1794 in Lincoln Co., NC; died after Jul 1860 in Bollinger Co., MO. RN=2970. 1840, 1850 Censuses, Cape Girardeau Co., MO, 1860 Census, Bollinger Co., MO.

Married (1) Martha Elizabeth Eaker ca 1819, place unknown. RN=2971. She was born ca 1796 in Lincoln Co., NC; died pre-1870 in Bollinger Co., MO. Children:

+ 150 i. Susannah Jane ⁵ Bess. RN=6034.

151 ii. John Anderson ⁵ Bess. Born 26 Apr 1822 in Cape Girardeau Co., MO; died 5 Sep 1903 in Madison Co., MO. RN=6035. Married Margaret Virginia Peggy Seitz ca 1847 in MO. RN=6046. She was born 20 Jan 1824 in MO; died 6 Jun 1895 in Madison Co., MO. Both John and Peggy are buried at Mt. Gilead Methodist Episcopal Cemetery, Madison Co., MO. Descendants unknown.

152 [NOTE 1: Initial entry was made in error. Only 11 children are identified. ]

153 iii. Sallie ⁵ Bess. Born ca 1823 in Cape Girardeau Co., MO; death date and place unknown. RN=6049. Married Francis Wyatts, date and place unknown. RN=6989. Descendants unknown.

154 iv. Margaret Peggy Ann ⁵ Bess. Born ca 1824 in Cape Girardeau Co., MO; death date and place unknown. RN=6047. Married John Rhodes, date and place unknown. RN=6988. Descendants unknown.

155 v. Jackson ⁵ Bess. Born ca 1826 in Cape Girardeau Co., MO; death date and place unknown. RN=6036. Descendants unknown.

156 vi. Christopher J.⁵ Bess. Born ca 1828 in Cape Girardeau Co., MO; death date and place unknown. RN=6045. Single; no children.

157 vii. Cynthia ⁵ Bess. Born ca 1831 in Cape Girardeau Co., MO; death date and place unknown. RN=6041. Married George Potter ca 1854 in Bollinger Co., MO. RN=6991. Descendants unknown.

158 viii. Eleanor Elizabeth⁵ Bess. Born ca 1832 in Cape Girardeau Co., MO; death date and place unknown. RN=6048. Married Jacob Zimmerman ca 1854, probably in MO. RN=6990. He was born ca 1830 in NC; thought to have died 14 Mar 1894 in Cape Girardeau Co. MO, but not confirmed! Descendants unknown.

159 ix. Mary Cathryn ⁵ Bess. Born 22 Jan 1835 in Cape Girardeau Co., MO; died 16 May 1920 in Bessville, Bollinger Co., MO. RN=6039. Married Francis M. Berry on 31 Mar 1852 in Madison Co., MO. RN=6992. He was born ca 1833 in MO; died 11 Mar 1905 in Bollinger Co., MO. Both Mary and Francis are buried at Berry Cemetery, Bollinger Co., MO. Descendants unknown. [NOTE 2: Served as a Pvt. with Co. E , 8^th Reg., MO Inf. (Confederacy), during the Civil War.]

160 x. Sarah M.⁵ Bess. Born ca 1837 in Cape Girardeau Co., MO; death date and place unknown. RN=6042. Married Francis Marion Watts on 31 Jul 1856 in Fredericktown, Madison Co., MO. RN=6993. He was born ca 1836 in MO; died in MO, place unknown. Descendants unknown.

161 xi. Margaret Ann ⁵ Bess. Born ca 1838 in Cape Girardeau Co., MO; death date and place unknown. RN=6037. Descendants unknown.

Married (2) Elizabeth ? after 1840 in MO. RN=6044. Descendants unknown.

29. Henry ⁴ Bess I. (John I ³, Bostian ², Sebastian ¹, Anton ^A, ? ^B). Born ca 1796 in Lincoln Co., NC; died before 1860 in Madison Co., MO. RN=2967. 1840, 1850 Censuses, Madison Co., MO.

Married Mary Polly Bess, daughter of Frederick Bess and Henry's 1^st cousin, on 16 Aug 1818 in Cape Girardeau, Cape Girardeau Co., MO. RN=2968. Mary was born ca 1797 in Cleveland Co., NC; died post-Jul 1870, probably in Madison Co., MO. 1860, 1870 Censuses, Madison Co., MO. Children:

162 i. Catherine ⁵ Bess. Born ca 1821 in Cape Girardeau Co., MO; death date and place unknown. RN=6060. Married Wade Smith, date and place unknown. RN=5962. Descendants unknown.

163 ii. Thomas Davis Davis ⁵ Bess. Born 10 Nov 1822 in Cape Girardeau Co., MO; died 10 Aug 1907 in MO. RN=7012. Married Mary Polly Sitze on 3 Sep 1850 in Madison Co., MO. RN=7013. She was born 12 Jul 1828 in MO; died 15 May 1899 in MO. Both Davis and Mary are buried at Rock Point Cemetery, Madison Co., MO. Descendants unknown.

164 iii. Henry ⁵ Bess II. Born ca 1823 in Cape Girardeau Co., MO; death date and place unknown. RN=6061. Married Mary Lila Sitze, date and place unknown. RN=6999. She was born ca 1827 in MO; death date and place unknown. Descendants unknown.

165 iii. Mary ⁵ Bess. Born ca 1825 in Cape Girardeau Co., MO; death date and place unknown. RN=6064. Descendants unknown.

166 iv. Patience Emaline ⁵ Bess. Born 24 Dec 1828 in Madison Co., MO; died 28 Feb 1921 in Carthage, Jasper Co., MO. RN=6057. [NOTE 1: Dates confirmed via death certificate.] Married Isaac Forbes Garner on 3 Dec 1850 in Madison Co., MO. RN=6059. He was born 9 Sep 1832 in Arkansas Territory; died 26 Feb 1903 in Jasper Co., MO. Both Patience and Isaac are buried at Park Cemetery, Carthage, Jasper Co., MO. Descendants unknown.

167 v. Frederick ⁵ Bess. Born ca 1834 in Cape Girardeau Co., MO; death date and place unknown. RN=6063. Married Malissa Millie V. Sitze on 26 Oct 1854 in Madison Co., MO. RN=7000. She was born ca 1836 in MO; death date and place unknown. Descendants unknown.

168 vi. John Franklin ⁵ Bess. Born Sep 1836 in Cape Girardeau Co., MO; died pre-Apr 1910, likely Madison Co., MO, but not confirmed. RN=6065. [NOTE 2: Served as a Pvt. with Co. B , 4^th Reg. Infantry, 1^st Div., MO State Guard (Confederacy), during the Civil War.] Married (1) Amy Mary Hoffman ca 1865, place unknown. RN=7001. Descendants unknown. Married (2) Anna E. ?, pre-Aug 1870, place unknown. RN=13949. She was born ca 1831 in NC; death date and place unknown. Descendants unknown. Married (3) Emma E. ?, date and place unknown. RN=13950. She was born ca 1838 in NC; death date and place unknown. Descendants unknown. Married (4) Mrs. Nancy Jane (n e Settle) Viers on 12 Aug 1894 in Madison Co., MO. RN=13951. She was born 3 Sep 1834 in MO; died 2 Aug 1913 in Madison Co., MO. She is buried at Whitener Cemetery, Marquand, Madison Co., MO. Descendants unknown.

169 vii. Cynthia ⁵ Bess. Born ca 1838 in Cape Girardeau Co., MO; death date and place unknown. RN=6062. Descendants unknown.

170 viii. Sarah Sally C.⁵ Bess. Born 22 Sep 1838 in Madison Co., MO; died 4 Sep 1925 in Marquand, Madison Co., MO. RN=6058. Married (1) William Blackburn on 1 Jul 1860 in Stoddard Co., MO. RN=7003. Married (2) Andrew Jackson Garner ca 1871 in MO. RN=7004. Descendants unknown.

32. Jonathan ⁴ Best II. (Jonathan I³, Bostian ², Sebastian ¹, Anton ^A, ? ^B). Born ca 1799 in South Carolina, possibly Lancaster Co.; died Dec 1847 in Coahoma Co., MS. RN=684.

Married Elizabeth Lockhart on 29 Aug 1838 in Carroll Co., MS. RN=2984. Elizabeth was born ca 1794 in Georgia; died before Jul 1860 in Coahoma Co., MS. 1850 Census, Coahoma Co., MS. [NOTE 1: There are several conflicts regarding the children listed below. Since the 1840 Census does not identify children by name (only age range), available data are inconclusive as to the exact number and birth dates. One source indicates that Jonathan and Elizabeth were married in 1838 in Williamson Co., TN but no records of that county show such a marriage. Other sources indicate that some, if not all of their children were born before 1838. The 1840 Census, while it does not provide a perfect birth range match, it does indicate that their marriage occurred earlier. In the 1850 Census, Elizabeth appears as a widow but with none of her children. Her son, Isaac, age 17 (born ca 1833), appears on a separate page. As a result, the birth order and names of the children are presumed.] Children:

171 i. Ellen ⁵ Best. Birth and death date and places unknown. RN=2585. Married Josiah G. Anderson, date and place unknown. RN=3367. Descendants unknown.

172 ii. James ⁵ Best. Birth and death date and places unknown. RN=3354. Descendants unknown.

173 iii. Lafayette ⁵ Best. Birth and death date and places unknown. RN=2586. Descendants unknown.

174 iv. Isaac Ike ⁵ Best. Born ca 1833 in Tennessee; died of disease during the Civil War ca 1864, place unknown. RN=2587. [NOTE 2: The 1850 Census of Coahoma Co., MS lists his age as 1725, born in MS. Assuming his parent's marriage date is correct, he was most likely born closer to 1840-1841.] 1850, 1860 Censuses, Coahoma Co., MS. [NOTE 3: Served as a Pvt. with Co.B, 11^th Regiment, MS Infantry (Confederacy) Coahoma Invincibles during the Civil War.] Descendants unknown, but likely single; no children assumed.

+ 175 v. William B.⁵ Best. RN=3355.

33. Abijah ⁴ Best. (Jonathan I³, Bostian ², Sebastian ¹, Anton ^A, ? ^B). Born 1801, probably in South Carolina; died after 1870 in Red Banks, Marshall Co., MS. RN=24. Occupation: Farmer. 1840, 1850, 1860, 1870 Censuses, Marshall County, MS.

Married Juda Judy Mason, the daughter of Charles Mason and Ann Scurlock, ca 1823 in either TN or AL, but place not confirmed. She was born ca 1800 in Virginia; died before Jun 1880 in Marshall Co., MS. RN=25. [NOTE 1: The 1850 and 1870 Censuses of Marshall Co., MS have Abijah and Judy; the 1860 Census has Abijah and Juda.] Both Abijah and Judy are buried at the Tallaloosa Cemetery in Marshall Co., MS. Children:

+ 176 i. William Porter ⁵ Best. RN=638.

+ 177 ii. Berry Ozro ⁵ Best. RN=639.

178 iii. Newton C.⁵ Best. Born ca 1828 in Lauderdale Co., AL; died before Jun 1900 in Marshall Co., MS. RN=641. Occupation: Farmer. 1850 Census, Marshall County, MS (Southern Division), 1860, 1870, 1880 Censuses of Marshall Co., MS. Married Frances Fanny Elizabeth Old Liz Langston , the daughter of Jesse M. Langston and Martha Bridges, on 29 Dec 1869 in DeSoto Co., MS. RN=1201. Elizabeth was born Feb 1840 in Georgia; died before 1920 in Marshall Co., MS. No known natural children but supposedly adopted her nephew, Thomas Brown (RN=1228), and is listed in 1880 Census of Marshall Co., MS as Thomas Bess (Best), stepson. However, Elizabeth was listed as his aunt in both the 1900 & 1910 Censuses, living with the family of RN=1228.

+ 179 iv. Joanna ⁵ Best. RN=640.

+ 180 v. Washington Marion ⁵ Best. RN=642.

+ 181 vi. John Westley ⁵ Best. RN=643.

182 vii. Catherine M.⁵ Best. Born ca 1835, in Marshall Co, MS; death date and place unknown. RN=644. 1850 Census, Marshall County, MS (Southern Division). Married John Taylor Anderson on 13 Feb 1854 in Marshall Co., MS. John was born ca 1829 in AL; death date and place unknown. RN=1204. [NOTE 2: Unable to locate family in 1860 or subsequent censuses.] NOTE 3: Served as a 1st LT with Co. "G", 38th Reg., MS Cavalry (Confederacy), during the Civil War.] Descendants unknown.

+ 183 viii. Charles Burrow ⁵ Best. RN=12.

+ 184 ix. Martha E.⁵ Best. RN=645.

+ 185 x. Sarah Jane Beam ⁵ Best. RN=646.

186 xi. Euphemia Dundis ⁵ Best. Born 11 Sep 1846, Marshall County, MS; died there on 12 Mar 1861. RN=647. Buried at Tallaloosa Cemetery, Marshall Co., MS. Single; no children.

187 xii. Westley ⁵ Best. Born ca 1854, Holly Springs, Marshall Co., MS; death date and place unknown, but thought to have died young. RN=2115. Assumed single; no children.

34. Charles Charlie ⁴ Best. (Jonathan I³, Bostian ², Sebastian ¹, Anton ^A, ? ^B). Born 1804 in SC; died 4 Oct 1832 (or 15 Sep 1838) in Lauderdale Co., AL. RN=2977.

Married Phoebe ? ca 1825 in SC. RN=2985. She was born ca 1808 in NC; died after Aug 1870 in Lauderdale Co., AL. Burial locations unknown. Children:

+ 188 i. William Carroll ⁵ Best. RN=3246.

+ 189 ii. Sarah Ann ⁵ Best. RN=3233.

+ 190 iii. James Ozro ⁵ Best. RN=3235.

+ 191 iv. Minerva ⁵ Best. RN=3239.

+ 192 v. Charlotte ⁵ Best. RN=3242.

35. Elijah ⁴ Best. (Jonathan I³, Bostian ², Sebastian ¹, Anton ^A, ? ^B). Born 1807 in South Carolina; died post-Sep 1850, probably in Lauderdale Co., TN, but not confirmed. RN=683. Occupation: Farmer. 1830 Census, Lauderdale Co., AL; 1840 Census, Shelby Co., TN; 1850 Census, Marshall County, MS. [NOTE: Unable to locate either Elijah or Nancy in the 1860 Census, so they probably died prior to the census, but not confirmed!]

Married Nancy Gaines ca 1824 in Lauderdale Co., AL. Nancy was born ca 1808 in Kentucky; death date and place unknown. RN=1276. Burial locations unknown. Children:

+ 193 i. John W.⁵ Best. RN=7354.

+ 194 ii. Susan Malvina ⁵ Best. RN=7355.

195 iii. Samuel ⁵ Best. Born ca 1833 in Tennessee; death date and place unknown. RN=1810. Descendants unknown.

+ 196 iv. Ebenezer ⁵ Best. RN=1811.

197 v. Mary ⁵ Best. Born ca 1839 in Tennessee; death date and place unknown. RN=1812. Descendants unknown.

198 vi. Alice ⁵ Best. Born ca 1844 in Tennessee; death date and place unknown. RN=1813. Descendants unknown.

199 vii. Ann ⁵ Best. Born ca 1846 in Tennessee; death date and place unknown. RN=1814. Descendants unknown.

+ 200 viii. William Henry ⁵ Best. RN=1815.

201 ix. Louisa T.⁵ Best. Born ca 1849 in Tennessee; death date and place unknown. RN=1816. Descendants unknown.

38. Ebenezer ⁴ Best. (Jonathan I³, Bostian ², Sebastian ¹, Anton ^A, ? ^B). Born ca 1816 in Tennessee; died 25 Mar 1858, probably in TN. RN=682. 1840, 1850 Censuses, Shelby Co., TN. [NOTE: Both Ebenezer and Sarah do not appear in the 1860 Census and are assumed to have died in TN; however, no burial location has ever been located. Their two daughters were living with the Thomas McKey family in the 1860 Census of Marshall Co., MS.]

Married Sarah McKie (or McKey or Mackey), daughter of Thomas McKie (or McKey or Mackey) and Martha Isom, on 24 Dec 1835 in Shelby Co., TN. She was born in 1821 in SC; died before 1860, probably in TN. RN=2982. Children:

202 i. Charles E.⁵ Best. Born ca 1836 in Tennessee. RN=3290. Married Margaret Isabella Irwin on 15 Sep 1859 in Marshall Co., MS. RN=3291. Descendants unknown.

203 ii. John W.⁵ Best. Born ca 1838 in Tennessee. RN=814. Descendants unknown.

+ 204 iii. Marcilla Emily ⁵ Best. RN=3292.

205 iv. Margaret Isabella ⁵ Best. Born ca 1844 in Tennessee. RN=3294. Married Josiah C. J.C. Redding on 18 Feb 1861 in Marshall Co., MS. RN=3296. He was born ca 1840 in NC; died 15 Jan 1865 in North Alton, Madison Co., IL. [NOTE 1: Served as a Pvt. in Co. K, 2^nd MS Regiment, Partisan Rangers (Confederacy), during the Civil War; he was a POW and died in prison.] He is buried at the Confederate Cemetery, North Alton, Madison Co., IL. [NOTE 2: Margaret was listed in the 1870 Census of Marshall Co., MS with a young daughter but unable to locate her or her daughter in subsequent censuses.] Her burial location unknown. Descendants unknown.

206 v. Josephus ⁵ Best. Born ca 1847 in Tennessee; died young. RN=3297. Single; no children.

40. Margaret Peggy ⁴ Bess. (Peter ³, Bostian ², Sebastian ¹, Anton ^A, ? ^B). Born 12 Mar 1782 in Lincoln Co., NC; died post-1850 in Durhart's Creek, Gaston Co., NC. RN=3751. 1850 Census, Gaston Co., NC.

Married Adam Rhyne on 17 Aug 1803 in Lincoln Co., NC. RN=3816. He was born 7 Aug 1780 in Gaston Co., NC; died there 10 Jun 1849. Both Adam and Peggy are buried at Rhyne Cemetery, Gaston Co., NC. Children:

207 i. Emanuel ⁵ Rhyne. Born 1804 in NC; death date and place unknown. RN=12358. Descendants unknown.

208 ii. Jacob ⁵ Rhyne. Born 1806 in NC; death date and place unknown. RN=12359. Descendants unknown.

209 iii. Daniel ⁵ Rhyne. Born 1808 in NC; death date and place unknown. RN=12360. Descendants unknown.

210 iv. Mary ⁵ Rhyne. Born 1810 in NC; death date and place unknown. RN=12361. Descendants unknown.

211 v. Ann Eliza ⁵ Rhyne. Born 1812 in NC; death date and place unknown. RN=12362. Descendants unknown.

212 vi. Margaret Elmina ⁵ Rhyne. Born 1814 in NC; death date and place unknown. RN=12363. Descendants unknown.

213 vii. Adam Alexander ⁵ Rhyne. Born 21 Feb 1815 in NC; died 2 Dec 1890 in Gaston Co., NC. RN=12367. Married Jane Wethers on 30 Jan 1838 in Dallas, Gaston Co., NC. RN=14115. She was born 1 Dec 1818 in NC; died 30 Jan 1897 in Gaston Co., NC. Both Adam and Jane are buried at Long Creek Memorial Baptist Cemetery, Dallas, Gaston Co., NC. Descendants unknown.

214 viii. Katherine Elizabeth ⁵ Rhyne. Born 1816 in NC; death date and place unknown. RN=12364. Descendants unknown.

215 ix. Jane C.⁵ Rhyne. Born 1818 in NC; death date and place unknown. RN=12365. Descendants unknown.

216 x. Frances ⁵ Rhyne. Born 1820 in NC; death date and place unknown. RN=12366. Descendants unknown.

41. Bostain Boston ⁴ Bess. (Peter ³, Bostian ², Sebastian ¹, Anton ^A, ? ^B). Born 30 Nov 1785 in Lincoln Co., NC; died on 20 Oct 1869 in Lincolnton, Lincoln Co., NC. RN=3752. 1840, 1850, 1860 Censuses, Lincoln Co., NC.

Married (1) Mary Polly Carpenter on 10 Feb 1809 in Lincoln Co., NC. RN=3786. She was born 1792 in Lincoln Co., NC; died there 14 Apr 1850. Both Boston and Polly are buried at Zion Methodist Cemetery, Lincolnton, Lincoln Co., NC. Children:

217 i. Noah G.⁵ Bess. Born 5 Jan 1810 in Lincoln Co., NC; died there 9 Jun 1886. RN=9317. Married (1) Sarah Boggs on 17 Jan 1833 in Lincoln Co., NC. RN=9318. She was born 1812 in NC; died Jun 1854 in NC. Descendants unknown. Married (2) Jane Grigg on 1 Feb 1855 in Lincoln Co., NC. RN=9319. She was born 4 Jun 1808 in NC; died 22 Jun 1872 in Lincoln Co., NC. 1850, 1860, 1870, 1880 Censuses of Lincoln Co., NC. Noah and both wives are buried at the Zion Methodist Cemetery, Lincolnton, Lincoln Co., NC. Descendants unknown.

218 ii. Hiram Boston ⁵ Bess. Born 1811 in Lincoln Co., NC; died 6 Nov 1847 in Lincoln Co., NC. RN=9320. Married Elizabeth (née Wilson) Elmore on 11 Mar 1835 in Lincoln Co., NC. RN=9321. Born 1 Sep 1817, place unknown; died 22 Jul 1888 in Lincoln Co., NC. Both Hiram and Elizabeth are buried at the Zion Methodist Cemetery, Lincolnton, Lincoln Co., NC.Descendants unknown.

219 iii. Sarah Sally ⁵ Bess. Born 1812 in Lincoln Co., NC; death date and place unknown. RN=9322. Married (1) David Clark Boggs on 1 Jan 1830 in Lincoln Co., NC. RN=9323. He was born 1800 in Lincoln Co., NC; died there 20 Aug 1842. He is buried at Bethelem United Methodist Cemetery, Cherryville, Gaston Co., NC. Married (2) Peter Zimmerman Baxter on 22 Apr 1843 in Lincoln Co., NC. RN=9324. He was born 3 Nov 1821, place unknown; died 20 May 1884 in Lincoln Co., NC. [NOTE 1: Served as a CAPT, Co. K, 49^th NC Reg. (Confederacy), during the Civil War.] Both Sarah and Peter are buried at Bethlehem United Methodist Cemetery, Cherryville, Gaston Co., NC. Descendants unknown.

220 iv. Lawson ⁵ Bess. Born 5 Feb 1815 in Lincoln Co., NC; died there 20 May 1902. RN=9325. Married Catherine Katie Beam, daughter of John Beam and Mary Carpenter, on 22 Dec 1842 in Lincoln Co., NC. RN=9326. She was born 12 Mar 1823 in NC; died 28 Oct 1910 in Lincoln Co., NC. 1860, 1870, 1880, 1900 Censuses of Lincoln Co., NC. Both Lawson and Catherine are buried at Bess Chapel United Methodist Church Cemetery, Cherryville, Lincoln Co., NC. Descendants unknown.

221 v. Rebecca ⁵ Bess. Born 5 May 1815 in Lincoln Co., NC; died there 8 May 1881. RN=9327. Married Michael Carpenter on 15 Mar 1835 in Lincoln Co., NC. RN=9328. He was born 4 Sep 1810 in Lincoln Co., NC; died there 8 Sep 1880. 1850, 1860, 1870, 1880 Censuses of Lincoln Co., NC. Both Rebecca and Michael are buried at the William Carpenter Cemetery, Crouse, Lincoln Co., NC. Descendants unknown.

222 vi. Elizabeth Catherine ⁵ Bess. Born 2 Jan 1818 in Lincoln Co., NC; died there 2 May 1900. RN=9329. Married Jonathan John Henry Wood on 2 Nov 1835 in Lincoln Co., NC. RN=9330. He was born 28 Jan 1810 in NC; died 26 Jul 1891 in NC. 1860, 1870, 1880 Censuses of Lincoln Co., NC. Both Elizabeth and John are buried at the Zion Methodist Cemetery, Lincolnton, Lincoln Co., NC. Descendants unknown.

223 vii. Peter ⁵ Bess. Born 22 Feb 1820 in Lincoln Co., NC; died there 8 Nov 1899. RN=9331. Married Sarah Sally H. Beam in Lincoln Co., NC on 28VNov 1840 in Lincoln Co., NC. RN=9332. Sarah was born 27 Aug 1823 in Lincoln Co., NC; died 29 Sep 1915 in Lincoln Co., NC. 1850, 1860, 1870, 1880 Censuses of Lincoln Co., NC. Both Peter and Sarah are buried at Bess Chapel United Methodist Church Cemetery, Cherryville, Lincoln Co., NC. Descendants unknown.

224 viii. Thomas ⁵ Bess. Born 26 Aug 1823 in Lincoln Co., NC; died there 28 Jun 1904. RN=9333. Married Louisa Leonhardt on 19 Nov 1845 in Lincoln Co., NC. RN=9334. She was born 28 Aug 1827 in Lincoln Co., NC; died there 15 May 1900. 1850, 1860, 1870, 1880 Censuses of Lincoln Co., NC. Both Thomas and Louisa are buried at Bess Chapel United Methodist Church Cemetery, Cherryville, Lincoln Co., NC. Descendants unknown.

225 ix. Mary ⁵ Bess. Born 3 Jul 1830 in Lincoln Co., NC; died there 21 Sep 1881. RN=9335. Married Joseph Carpenter on 31 Mar 1847 in Lincoln Co., NC. RN=9336. He was born 17 Sep 1824 in Lincoln Co., NC; died 3 Jul 1863 at Gettysburg, Adams Co., PA. [NOTE 2: Enlisted as a Pvt. (at the age of 38 on 12 Mar 1863) in Co. G, 34^th NC Infantry Regiment (Confederacy), during the Civil War; killed on 3 Jul 1863 at Gettysburg, PA.] 1850, 1860, 1880 Censuses of Lincoln Co., NC. Both Mary and Joseph are buried at the Zion Methodist Cemetery, Lincolnton, Lincoln Co., NC.Descendants unknown.

226 x. Susannah Susan ⁵ Bess. Born ca 1838 in Lincoln Co., NC; death date and place unknown. RN=9337. Married David Franklin Beam on 20 Dec 1855 in Lincoln Co., NC. He was born ca 1833 in NC; death date and place unknown. RN=9338. 1870, 1880 Censuses of Lincoln Co., NC. Descendants unknown.

Married (2) Elizabeth Lackey on 5 Feb 1852 in Lincoln Co., NC. RN=9339. She was born 1 Nov 1904 in NC; died 23 Sep 1873 in Lincoln Co., NC. Elizabeth is also buried at Zion Methodist Cemetery, Lincolnton, NC. No known children.

42. William H.⁴ Bess. (Peter³, Bostian ², Sebastian ¹, Anton ^A, ? ^B). Born ca 1786 in Lincoln Co., NC; died 1870 in Stoddard Co., MO. RN=3793. 1850 Census, St. Francois Co., MO, 1860 Census, Stoddard Co., MO.

Married Sarah Sallie Best, daughter of Frederick Best and Patience Cynthia (n e Hanks), on 16 Aug 1818 in Cape Girardeau Co., MO. [NOTE 1: They were 1^st cousins.] RN=3847. She was born ca 1800 in NC; died 1871 in Stoddard Co., MO. Both William and Sallie are buried at Mount Zion Cemetery, Bloomfield, Stoddard Co., MO. Children:

227 i. Levi ⁵ Bess. Born 26 Apr 1820 in Bernie, Stoddard Co., MO; died 16 Feb 1865 in Alton, Madison Co., IL. RN=12368. [NOTE 2: Served as a Pvt., Co. D, 7^th MO Cavalry (Confederacy), during the Civil War and died as a POW in the Alton Prison Camp of remittent fever.] Buried at the North Alton Confederate Cemetery, Alton, IL. Descendants, if any, unknown.

228 ii. Frederick C.⁵ Bess. Born ca 1822 in Cape Girardeau Co., MO; died ca 1858 in Ste. Genevieve Co., MO. RN=12369. Married Martha Magdelena Womack ca 1851 in St. Francois Co., MO. RN=13008. She was born 10 Jan 1830 in AL; died 4 Apr 1904 in Willow Spring, Howell Co., MO. [NOTE 3: Following Frederick's death ca 1858, Martha married twice, first to Joseph Jackson on 9 Sep 1860 (No RN) & second to John D. Haddock ca 1869 (No RN).] Both Martha and John are buried at Pine Creek Cemetery, Willow Spring, Howell Co., MO. Descendants unknown.

+ 229 iii. Christopher ⁵ Bess. RN=12370.

230 iv. Martin ⁵ Bess. Born 1829 in MO; death date and place unknown. RN=12374. Descendants unknown.

231 v. William ⁵ Bess. Born ca 1832 in Tazewell Co., IL; death date and place unknown. RN=12371. Descendants unknown.

232 vi. Sarah E.⁵ Bess. Born 1834 in MO; death date and place unknown. RN=12372. Descendants unknown.

233 vii. Nancy Jane ⁵ Bess. Born ca 1835 in MO; death date and place unknown. RN=12373. Descendants unknown.

234 viii. Catherine ⁵ Bess. Born 1840 in MO; died 1898 in Bollinger Co., MO. RN=12375. Descendants unknown.

235 ix. Hannah Emeline ⁵ Bess. Born 14 May 1843 in Madison Co., MO; died 23 Dec 1894 in Bessville, Bollinger Co., MO. RN=12376. Married Thomas Monroe Stanfield (also seen as Stanfill ) on 22 May 1859 in Stoddard Co., MO. RN=13825. He was born 11 Mar 1838 in TN; died 12 Feb 1922 in Bessville, Bollinger Co., MO. [NOTE 4: Served as a Pvt. with Co. K, 5^th Regiment, MO State Militia Cavalry, 2^nd Organization (Union), during the Civil War.] Following Hannah's death in 1894, Thomas married Sarah Elizabeth (née Starkey) Hartsell on 27 Dec 1903 in Madison Co., MO. RN=15364. She was born 27 Sep 1854 in MO; died 14 Jun 1916 in Madison Co., MO. [NOTE 5: She had previously been married to Brownlow Hartsell in 1869 in Bollinger Co., MO. No RN.] Both Hannah and Thomas are buried at Old Union Methodist Church Cemetery, Bessville, Bollinger Co., MO. Both Sarah and Brownlow are buried at Old Union Methodist Church Cemetery, Bessville, Bollinger Co., MO. Descendants unknown.

44. Lawson ⁴ Bess. (Peter ³, Bostian ², Sebastian ¹, Anton ^A, ? ^B). Born ca 1790 in Lincoln Co., NC; died 6 Apr 1843 in Cape Girardeau, Cape Girardeau Co., MO. RN=3794.

Married Mary Cowan Landers on 11 May 1827 in Cape Girardeau Co., MO. RN=12377. She was born ca 1815 in Cape Girardeau Co., MO; died there 1884. [NOTE: Following Lawson's death in 1843, Mary married Casper Shell on 11 Sep 1847 in Cape Girardeau Co., MO. RN=14116. He was born 11 Jun 1800 in Lincoln Co., NC; died 1849 in Cape Girardeau Co., MO.] Children (by Lawson):

236 i. Deborah Debbie ⁵ Bess. Born ca 1827 in Cape Girardeau Co., MO; death date and place unknown. RN=12378. Descendants unknown.

237 ii. Mary ⁵ Bess. Born 1829 in MO; death date and place unknown. RN=12379. Descendants unknown.

238 iii. John P.⁵ Bess. Born 20 May 1831 in Cape Girardeau Co., MO; died 23 Oct 1899 in Foosland, Champaign Co., IL. RN=12380. Descendants unknown.

239 iv. Jefferson ⁵ Bess. Born 25 Nov 1832 in Cape Girardeau Co., MO; died 7 Jan 1911, place unknown. RN=12381. Descendants unknown.

240 v. Peter ⁵ Bess. Born 6 Nov 1837 in Cape Girardeau Co., MO; died 27 Apr 1908 in Bollinger Co., MO. RN=12382. Married Katherine Shell on 4 Dec 1873 in Bollinger Co., MO. RN=12567. She was born 8 Oct 1856 in MO; died 28 Mar 1930 in Kennett, Dunklin Co., MO. Descendants unknown. He is buried at Eaker Cemetery, Lutesville, Bollinger Co., MO. Following Peter's death in 1908, Katherine married Frances Frank Malachi Tallent on 13 Oct 1910 in Bollinger Co., MO. RN=12568. He was born 4 Jun 1858 in MO; died 2 Feb 1940 in Kennett, Dunklin Co., MO. Katherine is buried at Shell Cemetery, Lutesville, Bollinger Co., MO; Frank is buried at Cook Cemetery, Scopus, Bollinger Co., MO. No known children.

241 vi. Emeline ⁵ Bess. Born 1838 in Cape Girardeau Co., MO; death date and place unknown. RN=12383. Descendants unknown.

242 vii. Susie Susannah ⁵ Bess. Born 1842 in Cape Girardeau Co., MO; death date and place unknown. RN=12384. Descendants unknown.

45. Joseph ⁴ Bess. (Peter ³, Bostian ², Sebastian ¹, Anton ^A, ? ^B). Born 1804 in Lincoln Co., NC; died 20 Sep 1833 in Perry Co., MO. RN=3795.

Married Hannah Parks on 7 May 1829 in Cape Girardeau Co., MO. RN=12385. She was born 1796 in MO; died post-1850 in St. Francois Co., MO. Children:

243 i. Della ⁵ Bess. Born 1830 in Cape Girardeau Co., MO; death date and place unknown. RN=12386. Descendants unknown.

244 ii. Joshua ⁵ Bess. Born 1832 in Cape Girardeau Co., MO; death date and place unknown. RN=12387. Descendants unknown.

46. Levica Levicy⁴ Best. (Peter³, Bostian ², Sebastian ¹, Anton ^A, ? ^B). Born 26 Jan 1794 in Lincoln Co., NC; died 27 Jan 1833 in Washington, Tazewell Co., IL during the birth of their 14^th child. RN=3754.

Married William Henry Holland, Sr. son of Matthew Holland, on 28 May 1811 in Lincoln Co., NC. RN=3787. William was born 14 Oct 1786 in NC; died 27 Nov 1871 in Washington, Tazewell Co., IL. 1850, 1860, 1870 Censuses, Tazewell Co., IL. Occupation: Blacksmith. [NOTE 1: Following Levicy's death in 1833, William married Jane Wilson Cowden (RN=3742) on 31 May 1833 in Tazewell Co., IL. She was born ca 1804 in PA; died 10 Nov 1856.] William and Jane had at least 6 children together. William and both wives are buried at the Old Washington Cemetery, Washington, Tazewell Co., IL. Children (by Levicy ):

245 i. Lawson ⁵ Holland. Born 24 Feb 1812 in Lincoln Co., NC; died 27 Jul 1889 in Washington, Tazewell Co., IL. RN=3871. Married Elizabeth Bandy on 23 Oct 1833 in Tazewell Co., IL. RN=9208. She was born 12 Jul 1813 in KY; died 28 Aug 1897 in Washington, Tazewell Co., IL. Both Lawson and Elizabeth are buried at Old Washington Cemetery, Washington, Tazewell Co., IL. Descendants unknown.

246 ii. Elizabeth H.⁵ Holland. Born 20 May 1813 in Lincoln Co., NC; died 30 Sep 1873 in Grant, Montgomery Co., IA. RN=15383. Married William T. Reid on on 12 Jun 1833 in Tazewell Co., IL. RN=15384. He was born 7 Jul 1811 in Loudoun Co., VA; died 18 Dec 1897 in Grant, Montgomery Co., IA. Both Elizabeth and William are buried at Old East Cemetery, Grant, Montgomery Co., IA. Descendants unknown.

247 iii. Matilda ⁵ Holland. Born 30 Nov 1814 in Hopkins Co., KY; death date and place unknown. RN=3872. Descendants, if any, unknown.

248 iv. Senath ⁵ Holland. Born 3 Nov 1815 in Madison Co., IL; death date and place unknown. RN=3873. Descendants unknown.

249 v. William Henry ⁵ Holland, Jr. Born 6 Oct 1818 in Madison Co., IL; death date and place unknown. RN=3874. Married Elizabeth A. Holland on 8 Nov 1854 in Menard Co., IL. RN=15385. Born ca 1829 in Illinois; death date and place unknown. Divorced, date and place unknown. Descendants unknown.

250 vi. Nancy Caroline ⁵ Holland. Born 28 Jun 1820 in Sangamon Co., IL; died 13 Apr 1889 in Tazewell Co., IL. RN=3875. Married Hamilton Riddle on 25 Dec 1838 in Tazewell Co., IL. RN=9315. He was born 9 Aug 1812 in VA; died 20 Apr 1896 in Tazewell Co., IL. 1860-1880 Censuses, Tazewell Co., IL. Both Nancy and Hamilton are buried at the Old Washington Cemetery, Washington, Tazwell Co., IL. Descendants unknown.

251 vii. Mary Ann ⁵ Holland. Born 6 Feb 1821 in Sangamon Co., IL; died 20 Nov 1898 in Ft. Scott, Bourbon Co., KS. RN=3876. Married Lewis Beal on 6 Mar 1837 in Tazewell Co., IL. RN=9316. He was born 1815 in OH; died 1866 in Ft. Scott, Bourbon Co., KS. Both Mary and Lewis are buried at the Lath Branch Cemetery, Ft. Scott, Bourbon Co., KS. Descendants unknown.

252 viii. Matthew ⁵ Holland. Born 6 Aug 1823 in Sangamon Co., IL; died 28 Aug 1886 in Washington, Tazewell Co., IL. RN=3877. Married Ellen Pierce on 14 May 1846 in Tazewell Co., IL. RN=3878. She was born Jan 1825 in Indiana; death date and place unknown. He is buried at Old Washington Cemetery, Washington, Tazewell Co., IL. Descendants unknown.

253 ix. Lovica Levicy ⁵ Holland. Born 16 Nov 1824 in Washington, Tazewell Co., IL; died 8 Sep 1906 in Bethany, Harrison Co., MO. RN=3879. Married Paschal Bandy on 3 Oct 1842 in Tazewell Co., IL. RN=3880. He was born 4 Mar 1821 in Breckinridge Co., KY; died 18 Feb 1900 in Blythedale, Harrison Co., MO. Both Lovica and Paschal are buried at Cedar Hill Cemetery, Blythedale, Harrison Co., MO. Descendants unknown.

254 x. Sarah Jane ⁵ Holland. Born 6 Mar 1826 in Peoria, Peoria Co., IL; death date and place unknown. RN=3881. Married Gottlieb Koozer on 28 Jun 1849 in Tazewell Co., IL. RN=15386. He was born ca 1820 in OH; death date and place unknown. Descendants unknown.

255 xi. George Washington ⁵ Holland. Born 18 Feb 1828 in Washington, Tazewell Co., IL; death date and place unknown. RN=3882. Descendants unknown.

256 xii. Alviry ⁵ Holland. Born 15 May 1829 in Washington, Tazewell Co., IL; death date and place unknown. RN=3883. [NOTE 2: Thought to have died young as she does not appear with the family.] Single; no children.

257 xiii. Narcis ⁵ Holland. Born 7 Jul 1831 in Washington, Tazewell Co., IL; died 30 May 1891 in Warren Co., IL. RN=3884. Married George Bandy on 23 Aug 1848 in Knox Co., IL. RN=15387. He was born 10 Jul 1827 in Breckinridge Co., KY; died 20 Sep 1907 in Warren Co., IL Both Narcis and George are buried at Hope Cemetery, Alexis Junction, Warren Co., IL. Descendants unknown.

258 xiv. Katherine ⁵ Holland. Born 18 Jan 1833 in Washington, Tazewell Co., IL; died there 26 Jan 1833. RN=3885. [NOTE 3: Died 9 days following her birth.] Single; no children.

Children (by Jane):

259 xv. Maria ⁵ Holland. Born 1 Nov 1835 in Washington, Tazewell Co., IL; died there 1 Jan 1836. RN=3494. Burial location unknown. Single; no children.

260 xvi. Philura ⁵ Holland. Born 12 May 1837 in Washington, Tazewell Co., IL; died 15 Apr 1891 in Bates Co., MO. RN=3495. Married Francis M. Wright on 19 Jul 1855 in Tazewell Co., IL. RN=6881. He was born 10 Jul 1830 in OH; died 10 Sep 1890 in Bates Co., MO. Both Philura and Francis are buried at Wright Cemetery, Adrian, Bates Co., MO. Descendants unknown.

261 xvii. Susanna Susan Jane ⁵ Holland. Born 23 Jul 1838 in Tazewell Co., IL; died 9 May 1983 in Allen Co., KS. RN=6876. Married Henry C. Cooke on 30 Oct 1859 in Tazewell Co., IL. RN=6882. He was born ca 1834 in OH; death date and place unknown. She is buried at Mount Hope Cemetery, Humboldt, Allen Co., KS; his burial location unknown. Descendants unknown.

262 xviii. James Harrison ⁵ Holland. Born 11 Aug 1840 in Washington, Tazewell Co., IL; died 4 Dec 1879 in Illinois. RN=6877. [NOTE 4: Served as a Pvt. with Co. B, 47^th IL Infantry (Union), during the Civil War.] Married Mary Elizabeth Johnson on on 2 Apr 1868 in Tazewell Co., IL. RN=13946. She was born ca 1845 in Illinois; died 13 Nov 1930 in Los Angeles Co., CA. He is buried at Baker Cemetery, Washington, Tazewell Co., IL; her burial location unknown. Descendant unknown.

263 xvix. Esther Ann ⁵ Holland. Born 16 Mar 1842 in Washington, Tazewell Co., IL; died there 31 Aug 1932. RN=6878. Married John Weeks on 16 Feb 1862 in Tazewell Co., IL. RN=6883. He was born 26 Nov 1834 in MA; died 2 Jan 1916 in Tazewell Co., IL. Both Esther and John are buried at Glendale Cemetery, Washington, Tazewell Co., IL. Descendants unknown.

264 xx. John Allen ⁵ Holland. Born 10 Dec 1843 in Washington, Tazewell Co., IL; presumed to have died young since he was not listed with the family in the 1850 Census. RN=6879. Single; no children.

265 xxi. Isaac William ⁵ Holland. Born 24 Jul 1846 in Washington, Tazewell Co., IL; died 14 Dec 1892 inWatseka, Iroquois Co., IL. RN=6880. Married Mary Elizabeth Lewis on 20 Oct 1867 in Tazewell Co., IL. RN=15382. She was born 1848, place unknown; died 21 Oct 1930 in Watseka, Iroquois Co., IL. Both Isaac and Mary are buried at Oak Hill Cemetery, Watseka, Iroquois Co., IL. Descendants unknown.

47. Delilah ⁴ Bess. (Peter³, Bostian ², Sebastian ¹, Anton ^A, ? ^B). Born ca 1795 in Gaston or Mecklenburg Co., NC; death date and place unknown. RN=3796.

Married Joel Withers on or about 13 Mar 1814 in Lincoln Co., NC. RN=3886. He was born ca 1793 in Lincoln Co., NC; thought to have died after Jun 1860 in NC, but not confirmed. Children:

266 i. Lavisa Levicy ⁵ Withers. Born 11 Jan 1815 in Lincoln Co., NC; died 20 May 1899 in Lexington, McLean Co., IL. RN=13106. Married Dixon Dameron on 27 Apr 1840 in Gaston Co., NC. RN=13107. He was born 17 Apr 1817, place unknown; died 22 Jan 1864, place unknown. Both Lavisa and Dixon are buried at Evergreen Cemetery, Colfax, McLean Co., IL. Descendants unknown.

267 ii. Missouri ⁵ Withers. Born 6 Mar 1816 in Gaston Co., NC; died 6 May 1869 in Chatooga Co., GA. RN=13108. Twin of RN=13105. Married Alexander Strain on 27 Apr 1840 in Lincoln Co., NC. RN=13109. He was born 30 Nov 1820, place unknown; died 26 Aug 1858 in Chatooga Co., GA. Both Missouri and Alexander are buried at Summerville Cemetery, Summerville, Chatooga Co. GA. Descendants unknown.

268 iii. Minerva ⁵ Withers. Born 6 Mar 1816 in Gaston Co., NC, died 25 Feb 1895 in McLean Co., IL. RN=13105. Twin of RN=13108. Married David Ward in 1837 in Gaston Co., NC. RN=13122. He was born 1814 in NC; died 1859 in Bolllinger Co., MO. 1850 Census, Gaston Co., NC, 1850 Census, Gaston Co., NC, 1860 Census, Bollinger Co., MO, 1880 Census, McLean Co., IL. David is buried at Crites Cemetery, Trowel, Bollinger Co., MO; Minerva is buried at Antioch Cemetery, Colfax, McLean Co., IL. Descendants unknown.

269 iv. Simpson F.⁵ Withers. Born 1819 in Gaston Co., NC; died 1874, place unknown. RN=13110. Married Margaret A. Weathers on 22 Sep 1844 in Gaston Co., NC. RN=13111. She was born 1824 in NC; death date and place unknown. Descendants unknown.

270 v. Anderson A.⁵ Withers. Born 29 Mar 1824 in Gaston Co., NC; died 31 Oct 1900 in Chenoa, McLean Co., IL. RN=13112. Married Mary Anna Hoffman on 16 Nov 1847 in NC. RN=13113. She was born 1 Apr 1829 in NC; died 6 Feb 1888 in Lexington, McLean Co., IL. 1860, 1870 Censuses, Bollinger Co., MO, 1880, 1900 Censuses, McLean Co., IL. Both Anderson and Mary are buried at Lexington Cemetery, McLean Co., IL. Descendants unknown.

271 vi. Jeremiah H.⁵ Withers. Born ca 1827 in Gaston Co., NC; died 1865 in Gaston Co., NC. RN=13114. Married Martha Jane Turbyfill ca 1853 in NC. RN=13115. She was born Nov 1828 in NC; died there 1908. Jeremiah is buried at Long Creek Memorial Baptist Cemetery, Dallas, Gaston Co., NC; Martha is buried at Oakwood Cemetery, Gastonia, Gaston Co., NC. 1850, 1860, 1880, 1900 Censuses, Gaston Co., NC. Descendants unknown.

272 vii. Jane ⁵ Withers. Born 1828 in Gaston Co., NC, date unknown; died in Georgia, date unknown. RN=13118. Married A. Alex Rhyne ca 1844, probably in NC. RN=13119. He was born ca 1816 in NC. 1850, 1860 Censuses, Gaston Co., NC. Descendants unknown.

273 viii. Isaac Albery ⁵ Withers. Born 2 May 1830 in Gaston Co., NC; thought to have died 13 May 1883 in Fairbury, Livingston Co., IL, but not confirmed. RN=13120. Married Sylvania Moore on 16 Aug 1874 in Cape Girardeau Co., MO. RN=13121. She was born 1835, place unknown; death date and place unknown. 1860 Census, Bollinger Co., MO, 1880 Census, Anderson Co., IL. Descendants unknown.

274 ix. James ⁵ Withers. Born ca 1833 in Gaston Co., NC; death date and place unknown. RN=13116. Married Mary Ellen Moore, date and place unknown. RN=13117. She was born 3 Jan 1845 in Marble Hill, Bollinger Co., MO; died 3 Sep 1910 in Cape Girardeau Co., MO. 1850 Census, Gaston Co., NC, 1880 Census, Anderson Co., IL, 1900 Census, Cape Girardeau Co., MO. Both James and Mary are buried at Fairview Cemetery, Arbor, Cape Girardeau Co., MO. Descendants unknown.

48. Peter Landers ⁴ Bess, Sr. (Peter ³ Best (orBess), Bostian ², Sebastian ¹, Anton ^A, ? ^B). Born 13 Jan 1798 in Gaston or Mecklenburg Co., NC; died 21 Jan 1868 in Bollinger Co., MO. RN=3801. 1850 Census, Cape Girardeau Co., MO, 1860 Census, Bollinger Co., MO.

Married Martha Massey B. Landers on 30 Aug 1826 in Cape Girardeau Co., MO. RN=5049. Martha was born 17 Feb 1802 in TN; died 9 May 1889 in Bollinger Co., MO. Both Peter and Martha are buried at Crites Cemetery, Trowel, Bollinger Co., MO. Children:

275 i. Mary ⁵ Bess. Born ca 1829 in Cape Girardeau Co., MO; died 3 Jan 1897 in Marquand, Madison Co., MO. RN=6955. Married John Quincy Adams Whitener, date and place unknown. RN=14297. He was born 29 Apr 1827 in Marquand, Madison Co., MO; died there 13 Sep 1907. Both Mary and John are buried at Whitener Cemetery, Marquand, Madison Co., MO. Descendants unknown.

276 ii. Lurena Luraney ⁵ Bess. Born 18 Jun 1830 in Cape Girardeau Co., MO; died 3 Jun 1897 in Marquand, Madison Co., MO. RN=6956. Married Raleigh Seitz, date and place unknown. RN=14298. He was born 22 Oct 1829 in Bessville, Bollinger Co., MO; died 18 Apr 1902 in Marquand, Madison Co., MO. Both Luraney and Raleigh are buried at Moores Chapel Cemetery, Marquand, Madison Co., MO. Descendants unknown.

277 iii. Elijah ⁵ Bess. Born 1832 in Cape Girardeau Co., MO; death date and place unknown. RN=6957. Descendants unknown.

278 iv. Caroline ⁵ Bess. Born 1834 in Cape Girardeau Co., MO; death date and place unknown. RN=6958. Descendants unknown.

279 v. Adeline ⁵ Bess. Born 1836 in Cape Girardeau Co., MO; death date and place unknown. RN=6959. Descendants unknown.

280 vi. Anderson ⁵ Bess. Born 26 Apr 1838 in Cape Girardeau Co., MO; died 28 Nov 1905 in Bollinger Co., MO. RN=6960. Married (1) Cirrilda Baker in 1860 in Bollinger Co., MO. RN=10210. She was born 21 Aug 1841 in Cape Girardeau Co., MO; died 19 Dec 1869 in Bollinger Co., MO. Married (2) Flora Harriett Schell (or Shell) in Bollinger Co., MO on 17 Aug 1869 in Bollinger Co., MO. RN=10211. Anderson and Cirrilda are buried in Crites Cemetery, Trowel, Bollinger Co., MO; Flora is buried at Clubb Creek Church Cemetery, Trowel, Bollinger Co., MO. Descendants unknown.

281 vii. Peter Landers ⁵ Bess, Jr. Born 4 Sep 1841 in Bollinger Co., MO; died there 30 May 1917. RN=6961. Married Mary Belle Burton in Bollinger Co., MO on 10 Feb 1867 in Bollinger Co., MO. RN=10209. She was born 6 Jan 1847 in Tennessee; died 25 Feb 1921 in Bollinger Co., MO. Both Peter and Mary are buried at Burton Cemetery, Marble Hill, Bollinger Co., MO. Descendants unknown.

282 viii. Martha ⁵ Bess. Born 1844 in Bollinger Co., MO; death date and place unknown. RN=6962. Descendants unknown.

49. Joshua ⁴ Bess. (Peter³, Bostian ², Sebastian ¹, Anton ^A, ? ^B). Born 1800 in Lincoln Co., NC; died 26 Jan 1876 in Whitewater, Perry Co., MO. RN=3804. 1850, 1860, 1870 Censuses, Perry Co., MO.

Married (1) Mary Sarah Whetstone on 8 Nov 1818 in Cape Girardeau Co., MO. RN=12355. She was born ca 1800 in Lincoln Co., NC; died pre-Aug 1850 in Whitewater, Perry Co., MO. [NOTE 1: Her maiden name also seen as Whetstein and Whetston.] [NOTE 2: She was not listed in the 1850 Census, Perry Co., MO enumerated in Aug 1850.] Both Joshua and Sarah are buried at Whitewater Christian Cemetery, Perryville, Perry Co., MO. Children:

283 i. Adaline ⁵ Bess. Born ca 1819 in Perry Co., MO; death date and place unknown. RN=12388. Married William Willis Potter on 27 Feb 1840 in Perry Co., MO. RN=12421. He is thought to have been born ca 1815 in Perry Co., MO, but unable to confirm; death date and place unknown. Burial locations unknown. Descendants unknown.

284 ii. Elizabeth ⁵ Bess. Born 12 May 1820 in Whitewater, Perry Co., MO; died there 22 Mar 1895. RN=12389. Married (1) Gideon S. D. Shaw on 4 Nov 1838 in Perry Co., MO. RN=12422. He was born 1820, place unknown; died 1842 in Whitewater, Peace River Regional District, British Columbia, Canada. Descendants unknown. Following Gideon's death in 1842, Elizabeth married (2) John J. Berry in 1842 in MO. RN=15256. He was born 16 Apr 1820 in Big River, Perry Co., MO; died 25 Mar 1891 in Whitewater, Perry Co., MO. Elizabeth, Gideon, and John are all buried at Whitewater Christian Cemetery, Perryville, Perry Co., MO. Descendants unknown.

+ 285 iii Margurite Margaret ⁵ Bess. RN=12390.

+ 286 iv. Sarah Ellen ⁵ Bess. RN=12391.

287 v. Susan ⁵ Bess. Born 1825 in Perry Co., MO; death date and place unknown. RN=12392. Supposedly married a Hickson ca 1845, but unable to confirm name, date, or place. RN=15257. He was born 1825, place unknown; death date and place unknown. Descendants unknown.

288 vi. Charlotte Lavina ⁵ Bess. Born 3 May 1828 in Macon Co., MO; died 1899 in Bonne Terre, St. Francois Co., MO. RN=15258. Married Andrew Jackson Smith on 7 Jan 1858 in Perry Co., MO. RN=15071. He was born 5 Jan 1821 in Farmington, St. Francois Co., MO; died 28 Aug 1892 in DeSoto, Jefferson Co., MO. [NOTE 3: Served as a Pvt. with Co. C, 33^rd MO Infantry (Union), during the Civil War.] She is buried at Marvin Chapel Cemetery, Bonne Terre, St. Francois Co., MO; he is buried at City Cemetery, DeSoto, Jefferson Co., MO. Descendants unknown.

289 vii. Catherine ⁵ Bess. Born ca 1831 in Perry Co., MO; death date and place unknown. RN=12394. Married George W. Elder (or Elders) on 27 Dec 1849 in Perry Co., MO. RN=15259. He was born ca 1819 in MO; death date and place unknown. Descendants unknown.

290 viii. Mary Ann ⁵ Bess. Born 24 May 1832 in MO; died 5 Aug 1912 in St. Mary s Twp., Perry Co., MO. RN=12396. Married William David Counts ca 1848, likely in MO, but unable to confirm. RN=14597. He was born 6 Jun 1827 in MO; died 8 Apr 1878 in Perry Co., MO. Both Mary and William are buried at Whitewater Christian Cemetery, Perryville, Perry Co., MO. Descendants unknown.

291 ix. Louisa Jane ⁵ Bess. Born 5 Dec 1838 in Perry Co., MO; died 18 Oct 1873 in Denton, Denton Co., TX. RN=12395. Married William Benjamin Counts on 6 Dec 1855 in Perry Co., MO. RN=15260. He was born 20 Jun 1832 in Ste. Genevieve Co., MO; died 20 Jan 1901 in Erath Co., TX. [NOTE 4: Served as a Pvt. with Co. D, 10^th Regiment, MO Cavalry (Union), during the Civil War.] Following Louisa's death, William married Margaret Emeline Avant in 1874 in TX. RN=15261. She was born Jun 1835 in MS; death date and place unknown. Descendants unknown.

292 x. Isaac Jasper ⁵ Bess. Born Jun 1844 in Perry Co., MO; died 1910 in St. Francois Co., MO. RN=12397. [NOTE 5: Served as a Pvt. with Co. F, 50^th MO Infantry (Union), during the Civil War; was a POW.] Married (1) Sarah Louisa White on 29 Oct 1865 in Madison Co., MO. RN=12425. She was born 9 Mar 1846 in Madison Co., MO; died 17 Dec 1877 in Perry Co., MO. Burial location unknown. Descendants unknown. Married (2) Hannah Batey Gibson on 22 Sep 1890 in Stona, Iron Co., MO. RN=12426. She was born 1 Oct 1873 in Texas Co., MO; died 10 Feb 1946 in Bonne Terre, St. Francois Co., MO. Both Isaac and Hannah are buried at Pendleton Cemetery, Doe Run, St. Francois Co., MO. Descendants unknown.

Married (2) Sally Ragsdale on 9 Jan 1851 in MO. RN=12356. She was born ca 1808 in TN; death date and place unknown. Burial location unknown. No children.

51. John Jefferson ⁴ Bess. (Peter ³, Bostian ², Sebastian ¹, Anton ^A, ? ^B). Born 13 Apr 1802 in Lincoln Co., NC; died 9 Aug 1856 in Yount, Perry Co., MO. RN=3803. 1850 Census, Perry Co., MO.

Married Mary Polly Ann Summers on 6 Jul 1827 in Cape Girardeau Co., MO. RN=9163. She was born 18 Aug 1800 in MO; died 15 Dec 1899 in Yount Co., MO. Both John and Polly are buried at Yount Community Cemetery, Yount, Perry Co., MO. Children:

293 i. Susan J.⁵ Bess. Born 27 Dec 1828 in Yount, Perry Co., MO; died there 30 Jun 1921. RN=12398. Married Joshua Hahn on 29 Aug 1850 in Perry Co., MO. RN=13013. He was born 6 Mar 1830 in MO; died 25 Apr 1877 in Perry Co., MO. Both Susan and Joshua are buried at Yount Community Cemetery, Yount, Perry Co., MO. Descendants unknown.

294 ii. Peter L.⁵ Bess. Born 20 Apr 1830 in MO; died 12 Feb 1912 in Yount, Perry Co., MO. RN=7006. Married Hannah Pernicia Bess, his 2^nd cousin, on 18 Oct 1855 in Madison Co., MO. RN=6033. Both Peter and Hannah are buried at Yount Community Cemetery, Yount, Perry Co., MO. [See #143for descendants.]

295 iii. James ⁵ Bess. Born 1832 in Yount, Perry Co., MO; died there 9 Sep 1845. RN=12399. Buried at Yount Community Cemetery, Yount, Perry Co., MO. Single; no children.

296 iv. Isabella ⁵ Bess. Born 10 Mar 1833 in Yount, Perry Co., MO; died 29 May 1906 in Bollinger Co., MO. RN=12400. Married George Washington Smith on 11 Apr 1851 in Perry Co., MO. RN=13009. He was born 1 Dec 1829 in Cape Girardeau Co., MO; died 12 Jul 1890 in Bollinger Co., MO. [NOTE 1: Served as a Sgt. with Co. C, 47^th MO Infantry (Union), during the Civil War.] Both Isabella and George are buried at Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Bollinger Co., MO. Descendants unknown.

297 v. Jonathan John ⁵ Bess. Born 1837 in Perry Co., MO; died pre-1900, possibly in Greene Co., IL, but unable to confirm location. RN=12401. Married Elizabeth Johnson on 1 Nov 1859 in Perry Co., MO. RN=15254. She was born 25 Sep 1836 in Perry Co., MO; died 6 Nov 1922 in De Soto, Jefferson Co., MO. [NOTE 2: He served as a Pvt. with Co. M, 3^rd Regiment, MO State Militia Cavalry (Union), during the Civil War.] Burial locations unknown. Descendants unknown.

298 vi. Charlotte Lottie ⁵ Bess. Born 16 Jan 1837 in MO; died 18 Jul 1883 in Patton, Bollinger Co., MO. RN=12403. Married Andrew Jackson Smith on 7 Jan 1858 in Perry Co., MO. RN=13876. He was born 23 Mar 1839 in Bollinger Co., MO; died there 6 Nov 1917. [NOTE 3: Served as a Pvt. with Co. I, 8^th MO Volunteer Cavalry (Union), during the Civil War; wounded in left hand & had to have 2 fingers amputated.] Both Charlotte and Andrew are buried at Patton Cemetery, Patton, Bollinger Co., MO. Descendants unknown.

299 vii. Frances Fannie Jane ⁵ Bess. Born 17 Nov 1839 in Perry Co., MO; died 30 Sep 1904 in Patton, Bollinger Co., MO. RN=12404. Married Dr. John P. Jack Dalton on 3 Mar 1864 in Perry Co., MO. RN=13873. He was born 31 Jul 1840 in Ripley Co., MO; died 28 Aug 1911 in Bollinger Co., MO. Both Fannie and Jack are buried at Patton Cemetery, Patton, Bollinger Co., MO. Descendants unknown.

300 viii. Levi ⁵ Bess. Born 13 Dec 1841 in MO; died 12 Apr 1903 in MO. RN=12405. [NOTE 4: Served as a Pvt. with Co. D, 7^th Regiment, MO Cavalry (Confederacy), during the Civil War.] Married Mary Ann Elvira Sarah Elizabeth Halbrook ca 1867, assumed in Perry Co., MO, but unable to locate actual record to confirm. RN=13874. She was born 2 Jul 1847 in Decatur, Morgan Co., AL; died 24 Apr 1924 in Farmington, St. Francois Co., MO. He is buried at Mine La Motte Cemetery, Mine La Motte, Madison Co., MO; she is buried at Parkview Cemetery, Farmington, St. Francois Co., MO. Descendants unknown.

301 ix. Jasper ⁵ Bess. Born 11 Mar 1844 in Perry Co., MO; died there 11 Mar 1878. RN=12406. [NOTE 5: Served as a Pvt. with Co. F, 50^th Regiment, MO Infantry (Union), during the Civil War.] Married Sarah Sally Lee on 2 Aug 1868 in Bollinger Co., MO. RN=13875. She was born 12 May 1848 in Yount, Perry Co., MO; died 22 Sep 1928 in Perry Co., MO. [NOTE 6: She remarried twice following Jasper's death.] He is buried at Yount Community Cemetery, Yount, Perry Co., MO; she is buried at Mount Hope Cemetery, Perryville, Perry Co., MO. Descendants unknown.

302 x. Albert ⁵ Bess. Born 2 Feb 1844 in Perry Co., MO; died 17 Jan 1912 in Farmington, St. Francois Co., MO. RN=12407. Married Mariah Berry on 8 Dec 1871 in Fredericktown, Madison Co., MO. RN=13010. She was born 19 Mar 1852 in Madison Co., MO; died 9 Mar 1939 in Flat River, St. Francois Co., MO. Both Albert and Mariah are buried at Masonic Cemetery of Farmington, Farmington, St. Francois Co., MO. Descendants unknown.

303 xi. Amanda ⁵ Bess. Born 1848 in Yount, Perry Co., MO; death date and place unknown. RN=12408. Married August Heinrich Heitman ca 1869, probably in Perry Co., MO. RN=14299. He was born 1 Apr 1846 in Perry Co., MO; died 10 Apr 1883 in Bollinger Co., MO. [NOTE 7: Served as a Pvt. with Co. C, 50^th Regiment, MO Infantry (Union), during the Civil War.] Her burial location unknown; he is buried at Yount Community Cemetery, Yount, Perry Co., MO. Descendants unknown.

304 xii. Harrison ⁵ Bess. Born 7 Feb 1851 in Yount, Perry Co., MO; died 13 Aug 1917 in St. Francois Co., MO. RN=12409. Married Celia Tennessee Mercer on 4 Jan 1872 in Perry Co., MO. RN=13011. She was born 22 Aug 1856 in Nashville, Davidson Co., TN; died 4 Dec 1948 in Kansas City, Jackson Co., MO. Both Harrison and Celia are buried at Yount Community Cemetery, Yount, Perry Co., MO. Descendants unknown.

305 xiii. Leanna Adeline ⁵ Bess. Born 9 Sep 1856 in Perry Co., MO; died 24 Jun 1940 in Farmington, St. Francois Co., MO. RN=12410. Married William Lee on 10 Aug 1873 in Perry Co., MO. RN=13012. He was born 10 Mar 1848 in Bollinger Co., MO; died 24 Jun 1940 in Farmington, St. Francois Co., MO. Both Leanna and William are buried at Masonic Cemetery of Farmington (South), Farmington, St. Francois Co., MO. Descendants unknown.

52. Esther ⁴ Bess. (Peter ³, Bostian ², Sebastian ¹, Anton ^A, ? ^B). Born 1806 in Lincoln Co., NC; died in 1855 in Gaston Co., NC. RN=3802. 1830, 1840 Censuses, Lincoln Co., NC, 1850 Census, Gaston Co., NC. [NOTE 1: In 1841, parts of Lincoln County and Rutherford County were combined to form Cleveland County. In 1842, the northern third of Lincoln County became Catawba County. Then, in 1846, the southern half of what was left of Lincoln County became Gaston County.] She is buried at Union Presbyterian Cemetery, Gastonia, Gaston Co., NC.

Married Ezekiel West ca 1827 in Gaston Co., NC. RN=12518. He was born 1808 in Lincoln Co., NC; died 1875 in Gaston Co., NC. 1860, 1870 Censuses, Gaston Co., NC. Following Esther's death in 1855, Ezekiel married Mary Skidmore on 4 Apr 1858 in Gaston Co., NC. RN=13458. [NOTE 2: There may have been more children but no definite marriage record has been located to-date.] Burial locations unknown. Children (by Esther):

306 i. William Franklin ⁵ West. Born 1830 in NC; died 27 Jul 1874 in Gaston Co., NC. RN=13452. Married Rose Anna Underwood on 7 Oct 1854 in Haywood Co., NC. RN=13457. She was born 25 Jan 1837 in Lincoln Co., NC; died 12 Jan 1892 in Gaston Co., NC. Descendants unknown. Following William s death in 1874, Rose married John Dameron on 7 Oct 1876 in Gaston Co., NC. No RN. Descendants unknown. Both William and Rose are buried at Union Presbyterian Cemetery, Gastonia, Gaston Co., NC.

307 ii. Mary Caroline ⁵ West. Born 10 Dec 1832 in Lincoln Co., NC; died 13 Sep 1921 in NC. RN=13453. Married Miles Franklin Hoffman ca 1853 in Gaston Co., NC. RN=13462. He was born 12 Jul 1825 in Gaston Co., NC; died 5 Jun 1915 in Catawba Co., NC. Both Caroline and Miles are buried in Providence Baptist Church Cemetery, Hickory, Catawba Co., NC. Descendants unknown.

308 iii. Sidney ⁵ West. Born ca 1834 in Lincoln Co., NC; death date and place unknown. RN=13454. Married Clementine Brimmer ca 1856 in NC. RN=13459. She was born ca 1836 in NC; death date and place unknown. Descendants unknown.

309 iv. Joel ⁵ West. Born ca 1839 in Lincoln Co., NC; died 28 May 1863 in Lincoln Co., NC. RN=13455. Married Mildred Millie Louisa Groves post-Aug 1860 in Gaston Co., NC. RN=13460. She was born 28 May 1841 in Gaston Co., NC; died there 6 Aug 1922. Descendants unknown. Following Joel s death, Mildred married Thomas Theodore Sanford on 5 Dec 1866 in Gaston Co., NC. RN=13461. He was born 5 May 1847 in Mecklenburg Co., NC; died 17 Mar 1921 in Gaston Co., NC. Both Millie and Thomas are buried at Sandy Plains Baptist Church Cemetery, Gastonia, Gaston Co., NC. Descendants unknown.

310 v. Milley ⁵ West. Born ca 1840 in Lincoln Co., NC; death date and place unknown. RN=13456. Descendants unknown.

53. Matilda Adeline ⁴ Bess. (Peter ³, Bostian ², Sebastian ¹, Anton ^A, ? ^B). Born ca 1808 in Lincoln Co., NC; died 10 Aug 1899 in Fredericktown, Madison Co., MO. RN=3805. 1850, 1860 Censuses, Cape Girardeau Co., MO.

Married David James Smith on 12 Jul 1827 in Jackson, Cape Girardeau Co., MO. RN=12402. He was born 1806 in Claiborne Co., TN; died in 1856 in Bollinger Co., MO. Both Matilda and David are buried at Yount Community Cemetery, Yount, Perry Co., MO. Children:

+ 311 i. Ransom J.⁵ Smith. RN=12411.

312 ii. Mary ⁵ Smith. Born 1833 in MO; death date and place unknown. RN=12412. Descendants unknown.

313 iii. Frances Louisa ⁵ Smith. Born 1835 in MO; died pre-1870 in MO. RN=12413. Thought to have married Joseph R. Bollinger ca 1855 in Bollinger Co., MO, but unable to confirm date or place. RN=15262. He was born ca 1838 in MO; died 1891, place unknown. Burial locations unknown. Descendants unknown.

314 iv. Eda ⁵ Smith. Born 1838 in MO; death date and place unknown. RN=12414. Descendants unknown.

315 v. John O.⁵ Smith. Born 4 Aug 1839 in MO; died 3 May 1913 in Madison Co., MO. RN=12415. [NOTE 1: Served as a Pvt. with Co. I & B, 3^rd MO Regiment, Militia Cavalry (Union), during the Civil War.] Married Permelia G. Knowles ca 1865, likely in MO but unable to confirm date and place. RN=15263. She was born 29 Oct 1839 in White Co., TN; died 30 Aug 1924 in Fredericktown, Madison Co., MO. Both John and Permelia are buried at Christian Church Cemetery, Fredericktown, Madison Co., MO. Descendants unknown.

316 vi. Margaret D.⁵ Smith. Born 13 Aug 1842 in MO; died 13 Aug 1929 in Bollinger Co., MO. RN=12416. Married George Ellison Limbaugh ca 1863 in MO. RN=12569. He was born Sep 1834 in Patton, Bollinger Co., MO; died there 20 Oct 1906. Both Ellison and Margaret are buried at Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Bollinger Co., MO. Descendants unknown.

317 vii. Loutisha Lettia ⁵ Smith. Born 23 Oct 1843 in Bollinger Co., MO; died 6 Jul 1932 in Canalou, New Madrid Co., MO. RN=12417. Married Dr. Solomon Presnell, M.D. ca 1861, likely in MO, but unable to confirm date or place. RN=15264. He was born 27 May 1842, place unknown; died 28 Feb 1907, place unknown. She is buried at Sikeston Memorial Park, Sikeston, New Madrid Co., MO; he is buried at Masonic Cemetery, Fredericktown, Madison Co., MO. Descendants unknown.

318 viii. Henry James K. Polk ⁵ Smith. Born 4 Nov 1844 in Bollinger Co., MO; died 9 Mar 1935 in Lockwood, Dade Co., MO. RN=12418. [NOTE 2: Served as a Pvt. in Co. I & B, 3rd Regiment, MO State Militia Cavalry, 2^nd Organization (Union), during the Civil War.] [NOTE 3: Following the death of his older brother, Ransom, in 1865, Henry married Ransom's widow, Rosana, on 5 Mar 1867 in Bollinger Co., MO.] Following Rosana's death in 1933, Henry married Sarah A. (née Starkey) Schell, date and place unknown. RN=15255. She was born 14 Sep 1854 in TN; died 13 Apr 1935 in Lockwood, Dade Co., MO. Both Henry and Sarah are buried at Lockwood Cemetery, Lockwood, Dade Co., MO. Descendants unknown.

319 ix. William Isaac ⁵ Smith. Born 26 Jul 1847 in Jackson, Cape Girardeau Co., MO; died 18 May 1890 in Bollinger Co., MO. RN=12419. Married Parazetia Elizabeth Mungle on 15 Aug 1874 in Bollinger Co., MO. RN=14669. She was born 23 Jan 1855 in Patton, Bollinger Co., MO; died 1932 in Bollinger Co., MO. Both William and Parazetia are buried at Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Bollinger Co., MO. Descendants unknown.

320 vii. Rachel ⁵ Smith. Born Nov 1850 in Cape Girardeau Co., MO; death date and place unknown. RN=12420. Descendants unknown.

54. Christopher ⁴Bess. (Martin ³, Bostian ², Sebastian ¹, Anton ^A, ? ^B). Born in 1797 in Lincoln Co., NC; died 6 Jan 1862 in Stoddard Co., MO. RN=3818.

Married Mary Christina Cline, daughter of Mary Cline, on 24 Jul 1826 in Cape Girardeau Co., MO. RN=6043. She was born ca 1805 in NC; died 19 Feb 1885 in Stoddard Co., MO. Both Christopher and Mary Christina are buried at Ellis Cemetery, Stoddard Co., MO. Following Christopher's death in 1862, Mary Christina married George W. Ellis on 28 Dec 1865 in Stoddard Co., MO. RN=14948. He was born ca 1827 in Scotland; died 23 Jan 1899 in Stoddard Co., MO. George is also buried at Ellis Cemetery, Stoddard Co., MO. Descendants, if any, unknown. Children (by Christopher):

321 i. Andrew Jackson ⁵ Bess. Born 9 Feb 1830 in Stoddard Co., MO; died 2 Jan 1863 in Clines Island, Stoddard Co., MO. RN=12552. Married Christina Isabelle Taylor in 1849 in Stoddard Co., MO. RN=14764. She was born 1833 in Cape Girardeau Co., MO; died 12 Aug 1893 in Stoddard Co., MO. Both Andrew and Christina are buried at Ellis Cemetery, Stoddard Co., MO. Descendants unknown.

59. Arilla Rilla W.⁴ Bess. (Martin ³, Bostian ², Sebastian ¹, Anton ^A, ? ^B). Born ca 1813 in Lincoln Co., NC; death date and place unknown. RN=3819. 1850, 1860, 1870, 1880 Censuses, Stoddard Co., MO.

Married Benjamin Cline on 25 Jul 1826 in Cape Girardeau Co., MO. RN=7885. He was born ca 1806 in Lincoln Co., NC; died 20 Feb 1864 in Castor, Stoddard Co., MO. Burial locations unknown. Children:

+ 322 i. Andrew Littleton ⁵ Cline. RN=12658.

+ 323 ii. Charity Jane ⁵ Cline. RN=12659.

+ 324 iii. Martin V.⁵ Cline. RN=10126.

325 iv. Mary ⁵ Cline. Born ca 1843 in Stoddard Co., MO; death date and place unknown. RN=10127. Descendants unknown.

+ 326 v. Nelson ⁵ Cline. RN=10128.

327 vi. Christenia ⁵ Cline. Born 1850 in Stoddard Co., MO; died pre-1864 in Stoddard Co., MO. RN=10130. Single; no children.

+ 328 vii. Samuel Monroe ⁵ Cline. RN=10131.

329 viii. Martha V.⁵ Cline. Born 1856 in Stoddard Co., MO; presumed to have died pre-Jul 1860 in Stoddard Co., MO since she is not listed in the 1860 Census. RN=12678. Single; no children.

74. Thomas ⁴ Rhyne. (Mary Elizabeth Best ³Rhyne, Bostian ², Sebastian ¹, Anton ^A, ? ^B). Born ca 1791, place unknown; death date and place unknown. RN=3813.

Married (1) Catherine Katie Rudisill on or about 5 Nov 1814 in Lincoln Co., NC. RN=7089. Separated. [NOTE: Following their separation, she married Michael Harmon and reared not only the three Rhyne sons but a family of Harmon's.] RN=7100. Children (by Rhyne):

+ 330 i. Absalom ⁵ Rhyne. RN=7096.

+ 331 ii. Solomon ⁵ Rhyne. RN=3871.

332 iii. Noah ⁵ Rhyne. Born ca 1814 in NC; died in 1892 of paralysis in Ridgeway, Fairfield Co., SC. RN=7097. Married Amanda E. McCants in 1845 in Ridgeway, Fairfield Co., SC. RN=14117. She was born 1820 in Fairfield Co., SC; died 1892, place unknown. Descendants unknown.

Married (2) Rebeckah Elizabeth Pressnell on 5 Sep 1843 in Perry Co., MO. RN=7099. Known to have had at least 11 children. Descendants unknown.

88. John Colonel ⁴ Best. (Daniel ³, Bostian ², Sebastian ¹, Anton ^A, ? ^B). Born 15 Apr 1798 in Stanley, Lincoln Co., NC; died 16 Aug 1870 in Wellsville, Blount Co., TN. RN=3405. 1850, 1860 Censuses, Blount Co., TN. He is buried at Williamson Chapel Cemetery, Maryville, Blount Co., TN.

Married (1) Esther McGaughy on 12 Dec 1818 in Blount Co., TN. RN=3407. She was born ca 1800 in Blount Co., TN; died there 29 Jul 1830. Her burial location is unknown. Children:

333 i. Mary Ann ⁵ Best. Born 5 Nov 1819 in Blount Co., TN; died there 10 May 1899. RN=9666. Married James Miller Tulloch on 17 Nov 1836 in Blount Co., TN. RN=9669. He was born 24 Jun 1811 in Blount Co., TN; died there 12 Mar 1859. Both Mary Ann and James are buried at Bakers Cemetery, Blount Co., TN. Descendants unknown.

334 ii. Katherine ⁵ Best. Born 21 Mar 1821 in Blount Co., TN; died 24 Aug 1895 in Madisonville, Monroe Co., TN. RN=8705. Married John G. Best on 5 Apr 1838 in Blount Co., TN. RN=3857. He was born 27 Jun 1817, place unknown; died 1909 in Madisonville, Monroe Co., TN. [NOTE 1: They were 1^st cousins.] Both Katherine and John are buried at Tellico Baptist Church Cemetery, Madisonville, Monroe Co., TN. Descendants unknown.

335 iii. Caroline Carrie ⁵ Best. Born 1825 in Blount Co., TN; died 2 Sep 1896 in Maryville, Blount Co., TN. RN=3437. She is buried at Williamson Chapel Cemetery, Maryville, Blount Co., TN. Single; no children.

336 iv. Samuel P.⁵ Best. Born 25 Feb 1829 in Wellsville, Blount Co., TN; died 4 Jun 1898 in Blount Co., TN. RN=9668. Married Elizabeth Bettie Ann Clines on 26 Dec 1850 in Blount Co., TN. RN=9671. She was born 8 Dec 1827 in Blount Co., TN; died there 31 Aug 1915. Both Samuel and Elizabeth are buried at Williamson Chapel Cemetery, Maryville, Blount Co., TN. Descendants unknown.

337 v. James Madison ⁵ Best. Born 28 May 1830 in Blount Co., TN; died 9 Aug 1919 in Allegheny Springs, Blount Co., TN. RN=3423. Married (1) Susan Elizabeth Ridge on 19 May 1856 in Blount Co., TN. RN=3424. She was born Aug 1837 in Blount Co., TN; died there 1906. Descendants unknown. Married (2) Mary L. (née Goforth) Jones on 14 May 1907 in Blount Co., TN. RN=3425. She was born 18 Mar 1868 in TN; died 10 May 1936 in Blount Co., TN. James and Susan are buried at Four Mile Cemetery, Blount Co., TN; Mary is buried at Kagsley Chapel Cemetery, Sixmile, Blount Co., TN. Descendants unknown.

Married (2) Elizabeth Betsey Anderson, daughter of James A. and Eliza (?) Anderson, on 25 Nov 1830 in Blount Co., TN. She was born 1808 in NC; died Dec 1880 in Jackson Co., MO. RN=3406. Her burial location is unknown. Children:

+ 338 vi. Nancy Jane ⁵ Best. RN=3426.

339 vii. Susannah ⁵ Best. Born 18 Aug 1834 in Wellsville, Blount Co., TN; died 12 Jul 1904 in Heiskell, Knox Co., TN. RN=3428. Married Humes Ira Davis on 10 Aug 1854 in Blount Co., TN. RN=3429. He was born 12 Dec 1829, place unknown; died 16 Dec 1902 in Heiskell, Knox Co., TN. Both Humes and Susannah are buried at Mount Harmony Baptist Church Cemetery, Heiskell, Knox Co., TN. Descendants unknown.

340 viii. Henry M.⁵ Best. Born ca 1839 in Wellsville, Blount Co., TN; death date and place unknown. RN=3430. Descendants unknown.

+ 341 ix. Isaac Amos ⁵ Best. RN=3431.

+ 342 x. George Miffin Dallas ⁵ Best. RN=3433.

343 xi. Elizabeth Molisse ⁴ Best. Born 15 Mar 1845 in Maryville, Blount Co., TN; died 10 Jan 1946 in Loudon Co., TN. RN=3435. Married William Harrison Wylie Kerr on 17 Jan 1867 in Blount Co., TN. RN=3436. He was born 24 Nov 1842, place unknown; died 24 May 1927 in Loudon Co., TN. Both Molisse and Wylie are buried at Morganton Cemetery, Loudon Co., TN. No children.

344 xiii. Margaret Malinda ⁵ Best. Born ca 1851 in Wellsville, Blount Co., TN; died 5 Mar 1908 in Blount Co., TN. RN=3438. Married Isaac Jackson Bryant on 24 Dec 1868 in Blount Co., TN. RN=3439. Descendants unknown.

345 xiv. Pierce Monroe ⁵ Best. Born Feb 1852 in Wellsville, Blount Co., TN; died 7 Oct 1938 in Kansas City, Jackson Co., MO. RN=3440. Married Minnie Cora Payne on 17 Aug 1879 in Andrew Co., MO. RN=3441. [NOTE 2: Dates confirmed via death certificates.] Both Pierce and Minnie are buried at Forest Hill Cemetery, Kansas City, Jackson Co., MO. Descendants unknown.

89. Henry Henrick ⁴ Best. (Daniel ³, Bostian ², Sebastian ¹, Anton ^A, ? ^B). Born 4 Apr 1802 in Lincoln Co., NC; died 5 Oct 1867 in Jackson, Andrew Co., MO. RN=3410. 1850, 1860 Censuses, Andrew Co., MO.

Married Elizabeth Snider in 1824 in Blount Co., TN. RN=3411. She was born 25 Mar 1807 in TN; died 5 Dec 1868 in Andrew Co., MO. Both Henry and Elizabeth are buried at McBrien Cemetery, Andrew Co., MO. Children:

+ 346 i. John H.⁵ Best. RN=3124.

+ 347 ii. Isaac Richard ⁵ Best. RN=3325.

348 iii. Nancy A.⁵ Best. Born ca 1834 in Blount Co., TN; death date and place unknown. RN=3364. Descendants unknown.

349 iv. Susan Elizabeth ⁵ Best. Born 10 Oct 1839 in Blount Co., TN; died 23 Mar 1922 in Andrew Co., MO. RN=6853. Married (1) Daniel Best, son of Silas Best and Susan Harrington, on 13 Sep 1862 in Andrew Co., MO. RN=14300. He was born ca 1839 in MO; death date and place unknown. [NOTE: Per Susan Elizabeth's death record, she and Daniel were cousins but unable to link Silas with this BEST compilation!] No children. Married (2) Samuel H. Armstrong in 1884 in Nodaway Co., MO. RN=14303. He was born 20 Nov 1838 in TN; died 27 Feb 1917 in Bolckow, Andrew Co., MO. Susan is buried at McBrien Cemetery, Andrew Co., MO; Samuel is buried at Swinford Cemetery, Barnard, Nodaway Co., MO. No children (by Samuel).

350 v. James K. P.⁵ Best. Born 17 Nov 1845 in Andrew Co., MO; died there 14 Aug 1856. RN=6854. Buried at McBrien Cemetery, Andrew Co., MO. Single; no children.

90. Jacob ⁴ Best. (Daniel ³, Bostian ², Sebastian ¹, Anton ^A, ? ^B). Born 23 Apr 1804 in Lincoln Co., NC; died after 1880 in Blount Co., TN. RN=3412. 1850, 1860 Censuses, Blount Co., TN; 1870 Census, Bledsoe Co., TN.

Married Mary Polly Snider in 1828 in Blount Co., TN. RN=3413. She was born 1805, place unknown; died 1870, place unknown. Both Jacob and Mary are assumed to be buried at Williamson Chapel Cemetery, Maryville, Blount Co., TN, but there are no markers. Children:

351 i. Fredric Daniel ⁵ Best. Born 12 Aug 1832 in Blount Co., TN; died 23 Nov 1899 in Wellsville, Blount Co., TN. RN=13377. [NOTE 1: Served with Co. F, 2^nd Reg., TN Volunteer Cavalry (Union), during the Civil War.] Married Sarah Sally McCoyan on 16 Nov 1864 in Blount Co., TN. RN=13381. She was born 4 Oct 1836 in Blount Co., TN; died there on 13 Dec 1914. Both Fredric and Sarah are buried at Williamson Chapel Cemetery, Maryville, Blount Co., TN. Descendants unknown.

+ 352 ii. Sarah Ann ⁵ Best. RN=8695.

353 iii. Lucinda ⁵ Best. Born ca 1836 in Blount Co., TN; death date and place unknown. RN=13378. Descendants unknown.

+ 354 iv. Martin Van Buren ⁵ Best. RN=8717.

355 v. Samuel J.⁵ Best. Born ca 1837 in Blount Co., TN; death date and place unknown. RN=13379. Descendants unknown.

356 vi. Elizabeth C. Bettie ⁵ Best. Born 25 Sep 1840 in Blount Co., TN; died there 6 Oct 1916. RN=13380. Married Henry Ferguson McTeer on 26 Nov 1876 in Blount Co., TN. RN=15307. He was born 25 Sep 1840 in Blount Co., TN; died there 6 Oct 1901. [NOTE 2: Served with Co. F, 2^nd Regiment, TN Cavalry (Union), during the Civil War.] Both Bettie and Henry are buried at Williamson Chapel Cemetery, Maryville, Blount Co., TN. Descendants unknown.

93. George ⁴ Best. (Daniel ³, Bostian ², Sebastian ¹, Anton ^A, ? ^B). Born 29 Aug 1810 in Blount Co., TN; died 13 Nov 1863 in Monroe Co., TN. RN=3419. [NOTE 1: Family information indicates that he was a member of the Blount Co., TN Home Guards & captured by a band of Confederate bushwhackers, possibly held for ransom or information, & later killed.]

Married Jane A. Roach on 7 Mar 1836 in Blount Co., TN. RN=3420. She was born 1818 in Blount Co., TN; died 1867 in Monroe Co., TN. A joint marker for both George and Jane exists at the Best Family Cemetery, Monroe Co., TN but his exact burial location is unknown, but thought to be in Monroe Co., TN. Children:

357 i. Sarah C.⁵ Best. Born 23 Mar 1837 in Blount Co., TN; died there 14 Feb 1899. RN=12958. Married (1) John Shimmon Crye on 30 Sep 1857 in Blount Co., TN. RN=12963. He was born 17 Aug 1828 in Loudon Co., TN; died 13 Nov 1863 in Brick Mill, Blount Co., TN. Descendants unknown. Married (2) William A. Armstrong on 19 Mar 1868 in Blount Co., TN. RN=12964. He was born 7 Aug 1841 in Blount Co., TN; died there 25 Dec 1904. Sarah and both husbands are buried at Williamson Chapel Cemetery, Maryville, Blount Co., TN. Descendants unknown.

358 ii. William Riley ⁵ Best. Born 15 Oct 1839 in Wellsville, Blount Co., TN; died there 12 May 1897. RN=12962. Married (1) Mary Elizabeth Kerr on 1 Apr 1866 in Blount Co., TN. RN=14983. She was born Jan 1847 in TN; died 30 Jun 1873 in TN. She is buried at Kerr Family Cemetery, Greenback, Loudon Co., TN. Descendants unknown. Married (2) Thersa Malissa Keen on 10 Nov 1873 in Loudon Co., TN. RN=14984. She was born 24 May 1854 in TN; died 21 Dec 1923 in Maryville, Blount Co., TN. Both William and Thersa are buried at Williamson Chapel Cemetery, Maryville, Blount Co., TN. Descendants unknown.

359 iii. John Fouch ⁵ Best. Born 17 May 1842 in Blount Co., TN; died 23 Aug 1921 in Greenback, Loudon Co., TN. RN=12959. Married Virginia Ann Montgomery on 21 Jan 1868 in Blount Co., TN. RN=12965. Both John and Virginia are buried at Williamson Chapel Cemetery, Maryville, Blount Co., TN. Descendants unknown.

+ 360 iv. James Madison ⁵ Best. RN=12956.

361 v. Dollie Ann ⁵ Best. Born 13 Sep 1850 in Blount Co., TN; died 14 Jul 1910 in Loudon Co., TN. RN=12960. Married James Townsley McCollum on 28 Jun 1869 in Blount Co., TN. RN=12966. He was born 14 Sep 1842 in Blount Co., TN; died 3 Oct 1917 in Loudon Co., TN. Both Dollie and James are buried at Pine Grove Presybyterian Church Cemetery, Greenback, Loudon Co., TN. Descendants unknown.

362 vi. Elizabeth Bettie Catherine ⁵ Best. Born 27 Nov 1854 in Wellsville, Blount Co. TN; died 20 Aug 1882 in Blount Co., TN. RN=12961. Married William L. Tulloch on 14 Dec 1876 in Blount Co., TN. RN=12967. He was born 22 Jun 1842 in TN; died 1882 in Blount Co., TN. Both Bettie and William are buried at Bakers Creek Cemetery, Blount Co., TN. Descendants unknown.

106. John Michael ⁴ Best, I. (Christian Christy ³, Bostian ², Sebastian ¹, Anton ^A, ? ^B). Born 3 Mar 1797 in Lincoln Co., NC; died 16 Aug 1870 in Blount Co., TN. 1850, 1860 Censuses, Blount Co., TN. RN=2932. Moved to Blount Co., TN in 1835. [NOTE 1: The 1850 Census stated that all children were born in TN, but assuming that they came to TN in 1835, it would suggest that the first six children were born in NC!]

Married Frances Fanny Margaret Costner, daughter of David Costner, on 2 Mar 1818 in Lincoln Co., NC. She was born 24 Aug 1800 in Lincoln Co., NC; died 24 Jan 1891 in Maryville, Blount Co., TN. RN=2933. Both John and Fanny are buried at Carpenter Campground Cemetery, Blount Co., TN. Children:

+ 363 i. Margaret ⁵ Best. RN=3285.

364 ii. Christopher Cristy ⁵ Best. Born 1820 in Lincoln Co., NC; died 1906 in Maryville, Blount Co., TN. RN=13150. Married Mary Louise Best, daughter of Emanuel Best and Susan Taylor, date and place unknown. RN=13151. [NOTE 3: Cristy and Mary were 1^st cousins.] She was born 18 Oct 1835 in Maryville, Blount Co., TN; died there 18 May 1896. Both Cristy and Mary are buried at Carpenters Campground Cemetery, Maryville, Blount Co., TN. Descendants unknown.

+ 365 iii. John Caleb ⁵ Best I. RN=3855.

366 iv. Margaret Elizabeth ⁵ Best. Born 1 Feb 1825 in Lincoln Co., NC; died 9 Aug 1885 in Maryville, Blount Co., TN. RN=13372. Married James William Farr on 14 Sep 1843 in Maryville, Blount Co., TN. RN=13373. He was born 16 Apr 1820 in Blount Co., TN; died 20 Sep 1859 in Webster Co., MO. [NOTE 4: Following James' death in 1859, Elizabeth returned to Maryville so that her family, the Bests, who lived in the 7th Civil District of Blount County, could help her with her children.] She is buried at Carpenters Campground Cemetery, Maryville, Blount Co., TN; he is buried at Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Marshfield, Webster Co., MO. Descendants unknown.

367 v. Rev. John Michael ⁵ Best, II. Born 28 Jun 1827 in Lincoln Co.,, NC; died 18 Nov 1894 in Blount Co., TN. RN=13374. Married Martha Jane Sloan on 3 Oct 1850 in Maryville, Blount Co., TN. RN=13375. She was born 30 Dec 1832 in TN; died 31 Mar 1908 in Madisonville, Monroe Co., TN. Both John and Martha are buried at Tellico Baptist Church Cemetery, Madisonville, Monroe Co., TN. Descendants unknown.

368 vi. David ⁵ Best. Born ca 1830 in Lincoln Co., NC; death date and place unknown. RN=8689. Descendants unknown.

369 vii. Sally A.⁵ Best. Born ca 1832 in Lincoln Co., NC; death date and place unknown. RN=8690. Descendants unknown.

370 viii. Mary Louise ⁵ Best. Born 9 Dec 1834 in Blount Co., TN; died 31 Oct 1924 in Maryville, Blount Co., TN. RN=8691. Married Andrew Andy B. Hannah on 27 Mar 1851 in Blount Co., TN. RN=13376. Both Mary and Andy are buried at Carpenters Campground Cemetery, Maryville, Blount Co., TN. Descendants unknown.

371 ix. James ⁵ Best. Born ca 1837 in Blount Co., TN; death date and place unknown. RN=8692. Descendants unknown.

372 x. Jacob ⁵ Best. Born ca 1839 in Blount Co., TN; death date and place unknown. RN=8693. Descendants unknown.

+ 373 xi. Andrew Jackson ⁵ Best. RN=8694.

374 xii. William Riley ⁵ Best. Born 25 Aug 1859 in Blount Co., TN; died there in 1863. RN=8696. Buried at Carpenters Campground Cemetery, Maryville, Blount Co., TN. Single; no children.

107. Samuel L.⁴ Best. (Christian Christy ³, Bostian ², Sebastian ¹, Anton ^A, ? ^B). Born 28 Aug 1799 in Lincoln Co., NC; died 10 Jun 1891 in Gaston Co., NC. RN=2943. 1850, 1860, 1870, 1880 Censuses, Gaston Co., NC.

Married (1) Mary Rhyne, his 1^st cousin, on 14 May 1821 in Lincoln Co., NC. RN=2944. She was born 30 Apr 1801 in Gaston Co., NC; died there on 15 Sep 1862. Both Samuel and Mary are buried at Best Cemetery, Gaston Co., NC. [NOTE: The birth order of the following children is assumed based upon limited census records and other published sources.] Children:

375 i. Michael ⁵ Best. Born ca 1822 in NC; death date and place unknown. RN=3858. Married Fannie Rhyne on 18 Dec 1843 in Lincoln Co., NC. RN=3859. Descendants unknown.

376 ii. Margaret Peggy ⁵ Best. Born 9 May 1823 in NC; died 2 Mar 1891 in Gaston Co., NC. RN=3865. Married Jacob Rhyne IV on 3 Nov 1840 in Lincoln Co., NC. RN=3866. He was born 18 Mar 1818 in Lincoln Co., NC; died 20 Nov 1894 in Gaston Co., NC. Both Margaret and Jacob are buried at Lutheran Chapel Cemetery, Gastonia, Gaston Co., NC. Descendants unknown.

377 iii. Christopher ⁵ Best. Born ca 1825 in Gaston Co., NC; died 12 Mar 1848 in Gaston Co., NC. RN=3860. Married Anne H. Pasour, date and place unknown. RN=3861. She was born 1830, place unknown; died 5 Aug 1898, place unknown. Descendants unknown.

378 iv. Miles ⁵ Best. Born ca 1830 in NC; died young but date and place unknown. RN=3862. Single; no children.

379 v. Andrew Jackson ⁵ Best. Born 20 Jun 1834 in Lincoln Co., NC; died 19 Feb 1893, place unknown. RN=3863. Married Rebecca Elizabeth Gamble, date and place unknown. RN=3864. Descendants unknown.

380 vi. Martin V.⁵ Best. Born ca 1837 in NC; died post-4 Jun 1880 in NC. RN=3867. Single; no children.

381 vii. Mary Ann ⁵ Best. Born ca 1841 in NC; death date and place unknown. RN=3868. Married Frank Holland, date and place unknown. RN=3869. Descendants unknown.

Married (2) Charlotte Pasour ca 1863 in NC. RN=10499. She was born 17 May 1836 in NC; died 19 Oct 1913 in Gaston Co., NC. She is buried at Antioch Evangelical Lutheran Church Cemetery, Dallas, Gaston Co., NC. Children:

382 viii. Sarah Frances Catherine ⁵ Best. Born 12 Jan 1867 in Gaston Co., NC; died 14 Dec 1931 in Crowders Mountain Twp., Gaston, Co., NC. RN=13783. Married Henry Levi Rhyne, date and place unknown. RN=13784. He was born 23 Jun 1866, place unknown; died 7 Mar 1964 in Gaston Co., NC. Both Sarah and Henry are buried at Antioch Evangelical Lutheran Church Cemetery, Dallas, Gaston Co., NC. Descendants unknown.

383 ix. George Luther ⁵ Best. Born 20 Feb 1870 in Gaston Co., NC; died 24 May 1940 in Dallas, Gaston Co., NC. RN=13781. Married (1) Dorcas Catherine Cloninger on 31 Jul 1890 in Dallas, Gaston Co., NC. RN=13785. She was born 8 Oct 1866 in NC; died 27 Apr 1902 in Gaston Co., NC. Descendants unknown. Married (2) Mary Louisa Pasour on 26 Nov 1902 in Gaston Co., NC. RN=13786. She was born 15 Oct 1870 in NC; died 15 Jun 1905 in Gaston Co., NC. No children. Married (3) Mary Etta Lineberger on 5 Dec 1905 in Gaston Co., NC. RN=13787. She was born 8 Dec 1881 in Gaston Co., NC; died 16 Feb 1924 in Dallas, Gaston Co., NC. Descendants unknown; Married (4) Josie Joanna Lineberger, date and place unknown. RN=13788. She was born 5 Jul 1883 in NC; died 1 May 1965 in Gastonia, Gaston Co., NC. No children. George and all 4 wives are buried at Antioch Evangelical Lutheran Church Cemetery, Dallas, Gaston Co., NC.

384 x. William Caleb ⁵ Best. Born 5 Feb 1873 in Gaston Co., NC; died there on 16 Jan 1936. RN=13782. Married Mary Elenor Lineberger on 10 Jul 1892 in Gaston Co., NC. RN=13789. She was born 26 Jun 1876 in NC; died 29 Aug 1962 in Gaston Co, NC. Both William and Mary are buried at Bethel Lutheran Church Cemetery, Dallas, Gaston Co., NC. Descendants unknown.

111. Emanuel ⁴ Best. (Christian Christy 3, Bostian ², Sebastian ¹, Anton ^A, ? ^B). Born 14 Feb 1808 in Lincoln Co., NC; died 11 Oct 1843 in Savannah, Andrew Co., MO. RN=2937.

Married Susan Taylor on 15 Dec 1831 in Blount Co., TN. RN=8687. Children:

385 i. Susan E.⁵ Best. Born ca 1844 in Blount Co., TN; death date and place unknown. RN=8698. Descendants unknown.

113. Jacob ⁴ Best. (Christian Christy ³, Bostian ², Sebastian ¹, Anton ^A, ? ^B). Born 28 Feb 1816 in Lincoln Co., NC; died 5 Apr 1866 in Blount Co., TN. RN=3856. 1850, 1860 Censuses, Blount Co., TN.

Married Nancy Taylor on 13 Feb 1840 in Blount Co., TN. RN=8697. She was born 14 Aug 1822 in Lincoln Co., NC; died 13 Jun 1869 in Maryville, Blount Co., TN. Both Jacob and Nancy are buried at Carpenters Campground Cemetery, Maryville, Blount Co., TN. Children:

386 i. Susan Elizabeth ⁵ Best. Born 2 Feb 1844 in Maryville, Blount Co., TN; died there on 2 Nov 1864. RN=8698. Buried at Carpenters Campground Cemetery, Maryville, Blount Co., TN. Single; no children.

387 ii. Reuben ⁵ Best. Born ca 1847 in Blount Co., TN; death date and place unknown. [NOTE 1: Presumed to have died before 1860 since he was not listed in 1860 Census. However, no burial site has ever been located.] RN=8699. Single; no children.

388 iii. Rebecca A.⁵ Best. Born ca 1848 in Blount Co., TN; death date and place unknown. RN=8700. Descendants unknown.

389 iv. Sarah C.⁵ Best. Born ca 1852 in Blount Co., TN; death date and place unknown. RN=8701. [NOTE 2: Presumed to have died before 1860 since he was not listed in 1860 Census. However, no burial site has ever been located.] Single; no children.

390 v. Margaret L.⁵ Best. Born 3 Oct 1854 in Blount Co., TN; death date and place unknown. RN=8702. Married Hugh M. Costner on 29 Dec 1870 in Blount Co., TN. RN=11661. He was born Apr 1844 in TN; died 7 Jan 1918 in Maryville, Blount Co., TN. Both Margaret and Hugh are buried at Carpenters Campground Cemetery, Maryville, Blount Co., TN. Descendants unknown.

391 vi. Samuel Jerry ⁵ Best. Born 24 Jul 1858 in Blount Co., TN; died 22 Dec 1863 in Maryville, Blount Co., TN. RN=8703. Buried at Carpenters Campground Cemetery, Maryville, Blount Co., TN. Single; no children.

392 vii. Martha T.⁵ Best. Born 29 Apr 1860 in Blount Co., TN; died there 11 Aug 1929. RN=8704. Married Melville Cox Carpenter, date and place unknown. RN=14305. He was born 25 May 1858 in Maryville, Blount Co., TN; died there on 29 Jun 1926. Both Martha and Melvin are buried at Carpenters Campground Cemetery, Maryville, Blount Co., TN. Descendants unknown.

114. John G.⁴ Best I. (Christian Christy ³, Bostian ², Sebastian ¹, Anton ^A, ? ^B). Born 27 Jun 1817 in Lincoln Co., NC; died ca 1909 in Ball Play (near Madisonville), Monroe Co., TN. RN=3857. 1850, 1860 Censuses, Blount Co., TN, 1870, 1880, 1900 Censuses, Monroe Co., TN.

Married (1) Katherine Best on 5 Apr 1838 in Blount Co., TN. RN=8705. She was born 19 Mar 1821 in TN; died 24 Aug 1895 in Tellico, Monroe Co., TN. [NOTE 1: They were 1^st cousins.] Children:

393 i. Mary Ann ⁵ Best. Born 14 Dec 1840 in Blount Co., TN; died 28 Sep 1901 in Monroe Co., TN. RN=8706. Married Henry Harrison Teague on 17 Jan 1865 in Blount Co., TN. RN=14306. He was born Nov 1843 in NC; died 26 Aug 1913 in Monroe Co., TN. [NOTE 2: Served as a Pvt. with Co. A, North Carolina, 39^th Inf. Reg. (Confederacy), during the Civil War.] Following Mary's death in 1901, Henry married Emaline Texanna (née Devine) Moses, a widow, on 30 Jul 1902 in Monroe Co., TN. No RN. Mary is buried at Tellico Baptist Church Cemetery, Madisonville, Monroe Co., TN; both Henry and Texanna are buried at Big Creek Cemetery, Big Creek, Monroe Co., TN. Descendants unknown.

394 ii. John G.⁵ Best II. Born ca 1843 in Blount Co., TN; death date and place unknown. RN=8707. [NOTE 3: He was not listed with the family in the 1860 Census, so he is presumed to have died young.] Single; no children.

+ 395 iii. Jacob Jake C.⁵ Best. RN=8708.

+ 396 iv. Samuel H.⁵ Best. RN=8709.

+ 397 v. Fredric Fred M.⁵ Best. RN=8710.

+ 398 vi. Sarah Jane ⁵ Best. RN=8711.

399 vii. William ⁵ Best. Born ca 1860 in Blount Co., TN; death date and place unknown. RN=8714. Descendants unknown.

Married (2) Bettie Stratton after 1895, probably in Monroe Co., TN. RN=8705. She was born 1 Mar 1844 in TN; died 10 May 1919 in Tellico Plains, Monroe Co., TN. John and both wives are buried at Tellico Baptist Church Cemetery, Tellico, Monroe Co., TN. No children.

Generation Five

122. Jacob ⁵ Bess. (John II ⁴, John I ³, Bostian ², Sebastian ¹, Anton ^A, ? ^B). Born 6 Apr 1817 in MO; died 12 Apr 1899 in Fredericktown, Madison Co., MO. RN=5033. 1850, 1860, 1870, 1880, 1900 Censuses, Madison Co., MO.

Married Susannah Haynes ca 1838 in MO. RN=5034. She was born 1 Jan 1819 in NC; died 14 Aug 1880 in Madison Co., MO. Both Jacob and Susannah are buried in the Jacob Bess Farm, Marquand, Madison Co., MO. Children:

+ 400 i. Mary Elizabeth ⁶ Bess. RN=5036.

401 ii. Sarah Catherine ⁶ Bess. Born 5 Nov 1839 in Madison Co., MO; died there 7 May 1919. RN=14725. Married (1) Henry Mark Miller on 22 Aug 1858 in Madison Co., MO. RN=14726. He was born 25 Jun 1836 in NC; died 5 Sep 1859 in Glenallen, Bollinger Co., MO. Descendants unknown. Married (2) Caleb Shetley on 8 Dec 1867 in Madison Co., MO. RN=14727. He was born 28 Dec 1845 in NC; died 28 Apr 1927 in Madison Co., MO. [NOTE 1: Served as a Pvt., Co. H, 8^th MO Cavalry (Confederacy), during the Civil War.] Both Sarah and Caleb are buried at the Jacob Bess Farm Graveyard, Marquand, Madison Co., MO; Henry is buried at Old Trace Creek Cemetery, Glenallen, Bollinger Co., MO. Descendants unknown.

402 iii. Albert ⁶ Bess. Born 29 Jun 1841 in Madison Co., MO; died 10 Oct 1919 in Wayne Co., MO. RN=6966. Married Mary Josephine Kelley on 20 Jan 1865 in Madison Co., MO. RN=14728. She was born 30 Dec 1843 in Madison Co., MO; died 19 Sep 1913 in Wayne Co., MO. Both Albert and Mary are buried at Ivy Cemetery, Cascade, Wayne Co., MO. Descendants unknown.

403 iv. Rachel D.⁶ Bess. Born 1844 in Madison Co., MO; died 5 Mar 1899 in Millersville, Cape Girardeau Co., MO. RN=6967. Married (1) James E. Hutson on 10 Sep 1876 in Madison Co., MO. RN=14729. Descendants unknown. Married (2) John Green on 13 Jul 1879 in Cape Girardeau Co., MO. RN=14730. [NOTE 2: This was his 3^rd marriage.] He was born 2 Mar 1817 in Germany; died 26 May 1892 in Cape Girardeau Co., MO. Both Rachel and John are buried at Miller Cemetery, Millersville, Cape Girardeau Co., MO. Descendants unknown.

404 v. Susan Emily ⁶ Bess. Born 10 Jan 1848 in Marquand, Madison Co., MO; died 1901 in Arab, Bollinger Co., MO. RN=6968. Married Jeremiah Hale on 10 May 1867 in Madison Co., MO. RN=14731. He was born 8 Sep 1847 in Madison Co., MO; died 10 Sep 1912 in Joplin, Jasper Co., MO. [NOTE 3: Served with Co. B, 11^th MO Cavalry (Union), during the Civil War.] She is buried at Brush Creek Cemetery, Arab, Bollinger Co., MO; he is buried at Forest Park Cemetery, Joplin, Jasper Co., MO. Descendants unknown.

405 vi. Melaney Lane Melinda ⁶ Bess. Born 10 Nov 1850 in Madison Co., MO; died 30 May 1935 in Lodi, Wayne Co., MO. RN=6969. Married John Alexander Hovis on 9 Mar 1871 in Madison Co., MO. RN=14732. He was born 14 Aug 1852 in Madison Co., MO; died 19 Dec 1919 in Burch, Wayne Co., MO. Lane is buried at Graham Cemetery, Clubb, Wayne Co., MO; John is buried at Graham Farquhar Cemetery, Madison Co., MO. Descendants unknown.

406 vii. Rose Ann ⁶ Bess. Born 7 Jun 1853 in Marquand, Madison Co., MO; died 5 May 1938 in Dillon, Beaverhead Co., MT. RN=6970. Married (1) William Melvin Hovis on 11 Sep 1870 in Madison Co., MO. RN=14733. Descendants unknown. Married (2) Joseph Henry Hainds on 1 Jan 1883 in Beaverhead Co., MT. RN=14734. He was born Mar 1844 in MO; died 1 Oct 1916 in Dillon, Beaverhead Co., MT. Both Rose and Joseph are buried at Mountain View Cemetery, Dillon, Beaverhead Co., MT. Descendants unknown.

407 viii. Pernieca Hannah ⁶ Bess. Born 17 Mar 1856 in Madison Co., MO; died 3 Mar 1947 in Coldwater, Wayne Co., MO. RN=6971. Married William Benton Barrett on 28 Dec 1871 in Madison Co., MO. RN=14735. He was born 21 Sep 1852 in MO; died 3 Mar 1916 in Madison Co., MO. Both Pernicia and William are buried at Barrett Cemetery, Madison Co., MO. Descendants unknown.

408 ix. Margaret A.⁶ Bess. Born 7 Mar 1859 in Marquand, Madison Co., MO; died 21 Dec 1943 in Salmon, Lemhi Co., ID. RN=6972. Married Emerson Hill on 25 Aug 1878 in Madison Co., MO. RN=14736. He was born 10 Sep 1857 in TN; died 6 Jun 1944 in Salmon, Lemhi Co., ID. Both Margaret and Emerson are buried at City Cemetery, Salmon, Lemhi Co., ID. Descendants unknown.

125. Levi ⁵ Bess. (John II ⁴, John I ³, Bostian ², Sebastian ¹, Anton ^A, ? ^B). Born 26 Apr 1820 in Bernie, Stoddard Co., MO in MO; died 16 Feb 1865 in Alton, Madison Co., IL of rheumatic fever. RN=6025. [NOTE 1: Served as a Pvt., 7^th Regiment, 7th MO Cavalry, during the Civil War (Confederacy); he was captured on 24 Oct 1864 in Mound City, Linn Co., KS and is buried at the Confederate Cemetery, North Alton, Madison Co., IL.] 1850 Census, Madison Co., MO, 1860 Census, Bollinger Co., MO.

Married Barbara Emma Whitener on 31 Dec 1843 in Madison Co., MO. RN=7010. She was born ca 1822 in MO; death date and place unknown. 1870 Census, Bollinger Co., MO, 1880 Census, Madison Co., MO. Her burial location unknown. Children:

409 i. Rosana Henrietta ⁶ Bess. Born ca 1846 in Madison Co., MO; death date and place unknown. RN=10227. Descendants unknown.

410 ii. Moses J.⁶ Bess. Born 2 Nov 1847 in Madison Co., MO; death date and place unknown. RN=10228. Twin of RN=10229. Descendants unknown.

411 iii. Ellen Missouri ⁶ Bess. Born 2 Nov 1847 in Madison Co., MO; died 28 Mar 1873 in Bollinger Co., MO. RN=10229. Twin of RN=10228. Married Jacob G. Copening on 7 Aug 1866 in Bollinger Co., MO, RN=14322. He was born 1828 in NC; died 1876, place unknown. [NOTE 2: Following Ellen's death in 1873, Jacob married M. E. Tucker on 25 Nov 1875 in Bollinger Co., MO; (No RN).] Ellen is buried at Old Union Methodist Church Cemetery, Bessville, Bollinger Co., MO; Jacob s burial location unknown. Descendants unknown.

412 iv. Thomas K.⁶ Bess. Born 25 Sep 1850 in Bessville, Bollinger Co., MO; died 3 Jun 1929 in Broward Co., FL. RN=10230. Married Flora Bessie Miller on 5 May 1883 in Kansas City, Jackson Co., MO. RN=14323. She was born Aug 1863 in Springfield, Clark Co., OH; death date and place unknown. Burial locations unknown. Descendants unknown.

413 v. Emma Catherine ⁶ Bess. Born 31 Aug 1853, probably in Marquand, Madison Co., MO; died 7 Nov 1891, place unknown. RN=10231. Married (1) William Ramsey on 31 Oct 1873 in Madison Co., MO. RN=12450. He was born ca 1852 in TN; death date and place unknown. Descendants, if any, unknown. Married (2) Dr. Jerome Caldwell Farrar ca 1878 in Marquand, Madison Co., MO. RN=11566. He was born 31 Oct 1854 in Perry Co., MO; died 8 Nov 1904 in Cape Girardeau, Cape Girardeau Co., MO. Descendants unknown. [NOTE 3: Following Emma's death in 1891, Jerome married Emma Christina Kappler on 1 Oct 1894 in Stoddard Co., MO. (RN=11132). She was born 19 Dec 1864 in Stoddard Co., MO; died 4 Jul 1963 in Cape Girardeau, Cape Girardeau Co., MO.] Emma is buried at Old Union Methodist Church Cemetery, Bessville, Bollinger Co., MO; Jerome and Emma Christina are buried at Cruse Cemetery, Toga, Stoddard Co., MO. Descendants unknown.

414 vi. Confucius Con Cole ⁶ Bess. Born 4 Feb 1856 in Madison Co., MO; died 4 May 1930 in Harrison Co., TX. RN=10232. Married Nancy C. Crook on 12 Oct 1876 in Madison Co., MO. RN=14324. She was born 9 Apr 1859 in Nashville, Davidson Co., TN; died 24 Jun 1922 in Braggadocio, Pemiscot Co., MO. Both Con and Nancy are buried at Little Prairie Cemetery, Caruthersville, Pemiscot Co., MO. Descendants unknown.

415 vii. Elijah C.⁶ Bess. Born 18 Sep 1861 in Marquand, Madison Co., MO; died 19 Jan 1945 in Monroe, Quachita Parish, LA. RN=10233. Married Emma Claunch on 5 Jun 1900, probably in Caldwell Parish, LA, but unable to verify place. RN=11567. She was born 26 Oct 1872 in LA; died 8 Mar 1965 in Ouachita Parish, LA. Both Elijah and Emma are buried at Hasley Cemetery, West Monroe, Ouachita Parish, LA. Descendants unknown.

130. Robert Absolum ⁵ Bess. (John II ⁴, John I ³, Bostian ², Sebastian ¹, Anton ^A, ? ^B). Born ca 1831 in MO; died 26 Feb 1869 in Madison Co. ,MO. RN=6029. Likely a twin of RN=6030. 1860 Census, Madison Co., MO. [NOTE 1: In the 1880 Census of Madison Co., MO, Rebecca said she was a widow, but unable to locate the family in the 1870 Census.] [NOTE 2: Served as a Pvt., 47^th MO Infantry Regiment (Union), during the Civil War.]

Married Rebecca Morris on 1 Sep 1853 in Madison Co., MO. RN=7007. She was born ca 1835 in MO; died 3 Apr 1913 in Coldwater, Wayne Co., MO. 1880 Census, Madison Co., MO; 1900, 1910 Censuses, Wayne Co., MO. She is buried at Coldwater Methodist Cemetery, Wayne Co., MO. [NOTE 3: Death date and place confirmed via death certificate.] Children:

+ 416 i. Emanuel ⁶ Bess. RN=6031.

417 ii. John ⁶ Bess. Born ca 1857 in Madison Co., MO; death date and place unknown. RN=7009. Descendants unknown.

418 iii. Burkdale (?) ⁶ Bess. Born ca 1859 in Madison Co., MO; death date and place unknown. RN=10226. Descendants unknown.

132. Hannah Pernecia ⁵ Bess. (John II ⁴, John I ³, Bostian ², Sebastian ¹, Anton ^A, ? ^B). Born 1 Oct 1837 in MO; died 24 Jul 1914 in Perry Co., MO. RN=6033. 1850 Census, Madison Co., MO, 1860, 1870, 1880, 1900, 1910 Censuses, Perry Co., MO. [NOTE 1: Death certificate has her birth as 21 Jul 1837. ]

Married Peter L. Bess, son of John Jefferson Bess and Mary Polly Ann Summers, on 18 Oct 1855 in Madison Co., MO. RN=7006. [NOTE 2: He was her 2nd cousin.] Peter was born 20 Apr 1830 in Perry Co., MO; died 12 Feb 1912 in Yount Co., MO. [NOTE 3: Dates confirmed by death certificates.] Both Hannah and Peter are buried at Yount Community Cemetery, Yount, Perry Co., MO. Children:

419 i. Mary Catherine ⁶ Bess. Born 10 Sep 1856 in Yount, Perry Co., MO; died there 17 Jun 1935. RN=10234. Married James Peterson White on 23 Jul 1874 in Perry Co., MO. RN=10241. He was born 8 Feb 1851 in Madison Co., MO; died 24 Dec 1940 in Perry Co., MO. [NOTE 4: Dates confirmed via death certificates.] Both Mary and James are buried at Yount Community Cemetery, Yount, Perry Co., MO. Descendants unknown.

420 ii. America Caroline ⁶ Bess. Born 28 Feb 1858 in Perry Co., MO; died there 28 Oct 1943. RN=10235. Married (1) James N. White on 23 Dec 1875 in Perry Co., MO. RN=10242. Descendants unknown. Married (2) B. F. Riggs on 22 Jun 1880 in Perry Co., MO. RN=14325. He was born 25 Sep 1859, place unknown; died 18 Apr 1888 in Perry Co., MO. Both America and B. F. are buried at Yount Community Cemetery, Yount, Perry Co., MO. Descendants unknown.

421 iii. Fanny Ellen ⁶ Bess. Born 25 Feb 1861 in Perry Co., MO; died 15 Jan 1940 in St. Francois Co., MO. RN=10236. Married William Nathan Crabdree on 28 Oct 1880 in Perry Co., MO. RN=10243. He was born 27 Nov 1861 in Perry Co., MO; died 14 Jan 1940 in St. Francois Co., MO. [NOTE 5: Dates confirmed via death certificates.] Both Fanny and William are buried at Knights of Pythias Cemetery, Farmington, St. Francois Co., MO. Descendants unknown.

422 iv. Alexander ⁶ Bess. Born 12 Jun 1863 in Perry Co., MO; died 6 Nov 1911 in Desloge, St. Francois Co., MO. RN=9164. Married Louisa Jane Miles on 17 Feb 1885 in Perry Co., MO. RN=10244. She was born Aug 1853 in MO; died 1927, place unknown. [NOTE 6: Dates confirmed via death certificate.] Both Alexander and Louisa are buried at Masonic Cemetery of Farmington (South), Farmington, St. Francois Co., MO. Descendants unknown.

423 v. Eliza J.⁶ Bess. Born ca 1866 in Perry Co., MO; death date and place unknown. RN=10237. Descendants unknown.

424 vi. William J.⁶ Bess. Born 1870 in Perry Co., MO; death date and place unknown. RN=10238. Descendants unknown.

425 vii. Daniel Jasper ⁶ Bess. Born 13 Oct 1872 in Perry Co., MO; died 18 Nov 1950 near Farmington, St. Francois Co., MO. RN=10239. Married Amanda Hester Mullins on 5 Aug 1897 in Perry Co., MO. RN=10245. She was born 14 Jul 1875 in Perry Co., MO; died 22 Dec 1960 in Bonne Terre, St. Francois Co., MO. [NOTE 7: Dates confirmed via death certificates.] Both Daniel and Amanda are buried at Parkview Cemetery, Farmington, St. Francois Co., MO. Descendants unknown.

426 viii. Amanda ⁶ Bess. Born Oct 1876 in Perry Co., MO; death date and place unknown. RN=10240. Descendants unknown.

133. Sarah Jane ⁵ Bess. (Jacob I ⁴, John ³, Bostian ², Sebastian ¹, Anton ^A, ? ^B). Born 1809 in Lorance Twp., Cape Girardeau Co., MO; died ca 1863 in Reynolds Co., MO. RN=5952. 1850, 1860, 1870 Censuses, Reynolds Co., MO.

Married James Bess, son of Frederick Bess and Patience Hanks, on 16 Nov 1834 in Cape Girardeau Co., MO. RN=5963. [NOTE 1: They were 1^st cousins, once removed.] He was born ca 1808 in Lincoln Co., NC; died 13 Apr 1876 in Lesterville, Reynolds Co., MO. Following Sarah's death ca 1863, James married Elvira ? ca 1868, possibly in Reynolds Co., MO, but not confirmed. RN=6952. She was born ca 1825 in Kentucky; death date and place unknown. Children (first 10 by RN 5952):

427 i. Miles W.⁶ Bess. Born ca 1836 in MO; died 24 Mar 1864 in St. Louis, St. Louis Co., MO. RN=6943. [NOTE 2: Served as a Pvt. with Co. B, Reves Reg., 15^th MO Cavalry (Confederacy), during the Civil War. He was a POW and died of disease.] Buried at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery, Lemay, St. Louis Co., MO. Single; no children.

428 ii. Matilda Adoline ⁶ Bess. Born 3 Sep 1838 in MO; died 18 Oct 1913 in Reynolds Co., MO. RN=6944. Married Abraham Lincoln Lane on 28 un 1876 in Reynolds Co., MO. RN=12570. He was born 12 Apr 1828 in Cocke Co., TN; died 24 Jan 1892 in Reynolds Co., MO. [NOTE 3: Abraham had been married previously to Cyntha Emaline Hughes, date and place unknown. No RN.] 1880, 1910 Censuses, Reynolds Co., MO. Both Matilda and Abraham are buried at Imboden Cemetery, Ellington, Reynolds Co., MO. Descendants unknown.

429 iii. Emil Uriah ⁶ Bess. Born ca 1840 in MO; died 30 Mar 1864 in St. Louis Co., MO. RN=6945. Buried initially at Wesleyan Cemetery, St. Louis Co., MO but the cemetery is now defunct. Assumed single; no children.

430 iv. Sarah Jane ⁶ Bess. Born 29 Jan 1843 in MO; died 3 Aug 1928 in Reynolds Co., MO. RN=6946. Married Isaac Franklin Frank Reed on 29 ct 1866 in Reynolds Co., MO. RN=9595. He was born 24 Jul 1847 in TN; died 12 Apr 1943 in Reynolds Co., MO. Both Sarah and Frank are buried at Ellington City Cemetery, Ellington, Reynolds Co., MO. Descendants unknown.

431 v. Patience Caroline ⁶ Bess. Born ca 1844 in MO; death date and place unknown. RN=6947. Descendants unknown.

432 vi. Barbara E.⁶ Bess. Born Dec 1848 in MO; death date and place unknown. RN=6948. Married Jesse Vinson, after Jun 1870, place unknown. RN=14307. He was born 24 Nov 1832 in TN; died 23 Jun 1913 in Logan Twp., Reynolds Co., MO. [NOTE 4: His dates confirmed by death certificate.] Barbara's burial location unknown; Jesse is buried at Old Redford Cemetery, Redford, Reynolds Co., MO. Descendants unknown.

433 vii. Mary E.⁶ Bess. Born ca 1852 in Reynolds Co., MO; death date and place unknown. RN=6949. 1910 Census, Reynolds Co., MO. Descendants, if any, unknown.

434 viii. Meshach ⁶ Bess. Born Apr 1854 in Reynolds Co., MO; death date and place unknown. RN=6950. 1900, 1910 Censuses, Reynolds Co., MO. [NOTE 5: His sisters, Mary and Matilda, were living with him in the 1910 Census. ] Single; no children.

435 ix. Nathaniel ⁵ Bess. Born Dec 1857 in Reynolds Co., MO; died 6 Sep 1940 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Co., OK. RN=6951. Married Malissa ? ca 1884, place unknown. RN=13948. She was born Nov 1859 in Illinois; died 28 Dec 1937 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Co., OK. Burial locations unknown. Descendants unknown.

436 x. Arkadelphia ⁶ Bess. Born ca 1862 in Reynolds Co., MO; death date and place unknown. RN=6953. Descendants unknown.

437 xi. William ⁶ Bess. Born ca 1869 in Reynolds Co., MO; death date and place unknown. RN=6954. Descendants unknown.

135. Mary Ann ⁵ Bess. (Jacob I ⁴, John ³, Bostian ², Sebastian ¹, Anton ^A, ? ^B). Born ca 1818 in Cape Girardeau Co., MO; died post-Jun 1880, probably in Bollinger Co., MO, but not confirmed. RN=5954. 1850 Census, Cape Girardeau Co., MO; 1860, 1870, 1880 Censuses, Bollinger Co., MO.

Married Eli Rhodes on 14 Mar 1841 in Cape Girardeau Co., MO. RN=5964. He was born ca 1816 in MO; died post-Jun 1880, probably in Bollinger Co., MO, but not confirmed. RN=5964. [NOTE 1: Served as a Pvt., Co. L, 2^nd MO Cavalry Regiment (Union), during the Civil War.] Burial locations unknown. Children:

438 i. Emanuel ⁶ Rhodes. Born ca 1842 in MO; death date and place unknown. RN=9584. Married Mary E. Heffelfinger on 15 Mar 1866 in Marion Co., MO. RN=14308. [NOTE 2: Served as a Pvt. with Co. I, 3^rd Reg,, MO State Militia Cavalry, 2^nd Organization (Union), during the Civil War.] Descendants unknown.

439 ii. Samuel Jefferson ⁶ Rhodes. Born ca 1843 in MO; died pre-Jun 1900 in Glen Allen, Bollinger Co., MO. RN=9586. Married Susanna Susan J. Kirkpatrick on 1 Mar 1874 in Bollinger Co., MO. RN=14309. She was born 28 Feb 1851 in Bollinger Co., MO; died 16 Nov 1915 in Clay Twp., Dunklin Co., MO. Burial locations unknown. Descendants unknown.

440 iii. George Washington ⁶ Rhodes. Born 9 Nov 1844 in Cape Girardeau Co., MO; died 8 Feb 1923 in Stoddard Co., MO. RN=9585. Married Catherine Elizabeth Davault on 13 Oct 1868 in Bollinger Co., MO. RN=9612. She was born 19 Aug 1844 in Bollinger Co., MO; died there 12 Oct 1912. Both George and Catherine are buried at McMahan Cemetery, Bessville, Bollinger Co., MO. Descendants unknown.

441 iv. Jacob Jake Benton ⁶ Rhodes. Born Apr 1846 in MO; died 5 Apr 1914 in Ester, St. Francois Co., MO. RN=9587. Married Mary Elizabeth Robins, ca 1872, place unknown. RN=14310. She was born 4 Apr 1844 in IL; died 7 Apr 1912 in Ordway, Crowley Co., CO. Both Jacob and Mary are buried at McMahan Cemetery, Bessville, Bollinger Co., MO. Descendants unknown.

442 v. Elvira ⁵ Rhodes. Born May 1850 in Cape Girardeau Co., MO; died 29 Nov 1888 in Crooked Creek, Bollinger Co., MO. RN=9588. Burial location unknown. Single; no children.

443 vi. Henry F.⁶ Rhodes. Born ca 1851 in MO; died 25 Jan 1916 in Farmington, St. Francois Co., MO. RN=9589. [NOTE 3: He was listed in the 1910 Census, St. Francois Co., MO as an inmate at a State Hospital. Per his Death Certificate, he died in the hospital of tuberculosis and had been in the hospital a little over 9 years!] Buried at Farmington State Hospital Cemetery #4, Farmington, St. Francois Co., MO. Single; no children.

444 vii. Adaline ⁶ Rhodes. Born ca 1852 in MO; death date and place unknown. RN=9590. Descendants unknown.

445 viii. Daniel R.⁶ Rhodes. Born 8 Apr 1858 in Bollinger Co., MO; died there 23 Nov 1920. RN=9591. Married Martha E. Masters on 2 Apr 1882 in Bollinger Co., MO. RN=9611. She was born 27 Mar 1861 in Marble Hill, Bollinger Co., MO; died 11 Dec 1944 in St. Louis, St. Louis Co., MO. He is buried at McMahan Cemetery, Bessville, Bollinger Co., MO; she is buried at Doe Run Memorial Cemetery, Doe Run, St. Francois Co., MO. Descendants unknown.

136. Emanuel ⁵ Bess. (Jacob I ⁴, John ³, Bostian ², Sebastian ¹, Anton ^A, ? ^B). Born 1824 in Cape Girardeau Co., MO; died ca 1863 in Bollinger Co., MO. RN=5955. 1860, 1870, 1880, 1900 Censuses, Bollinger Co., MO. [NOTE 1: Served as a Pvt, Co. B, 4^th Reg. Infantry, MO State Guard (Confederacy), during the Civil War. ]

Married Hannah Elizabeth Conrad ca 1851 in MO. RN=5965. She was born Nov 1829 in NC; died pre-1910 in Bollinger Co., MO. Children:

446 i. Daniel Ransom Ran ⁶ Bess. Born 11 Jul 1852 in Bessville, Bollinger Co., MO; died 9 Aug 1914 in Bollinger Co., MO. RN=5966. [NOTE 2: Dates confirmed by death certificates.] Married Georgia Caroline Hale on 10 Feb 1889 in Bollinger Co., MO. RN=6938. She was born Sep 1874 in GA; died 13 May 1951 in Bollinger Co., MO. He is buried at Old Union Methodist Church Cemetery, Bessville, Bollinger Co., MO. Descendants unknown. Following Daniel's death in 1914, Georgia married Joseph C. Chaney on 30 Jul 1921 in Marble Hill, Bollinger Co., MO. RN=14118. He was born 26 Oct 1866, place unknown; died 2 Jan 1938, probably in Bollinger Co., MO. Both Joseph and Georgia are buried at Old Union Methodist Church Cemetery, Bessville, Bollinger Co., MO. Descendants unknown.

+ 447 ii. Sarah A.⁶ Bess. RN=5967.

448 iii. Francis Marion ⁶ Bess. Born 2 Nov 1857 in Bollinger Co., MO; died there 28 Jul 1914 in Bollinger Co., MO. RN=5968. [NOTE 3: Dates confirmed by death certificate, but has middle name Merion.] Buried at Old Union Methodist Church Cemetery, Bessville, Bollinger Co., MO. Married Sarah Caroline Yount in 1898 in Bollinger Co., MO. RN=5971. She was born ca 1877 in MO; death date and place unknown. Descendants unknown.

449 iv. General Lafayette ⁶ Bess. Born 25 Feb 1861 in Bessville, Bollinger Co., MO; died 17 Oct 1937 in Madison Co., MO. RN=5969. [NOTE 4: His first name was not a military title; he was listed in several censuses as a Farmer; his given names appeared as Jenner L. in the 1910 Census but his tombstone & death certificate clearly have General Lafayette Bess!] [NOTE 5: Dates confirmed by death certificate.] Married Mattie Mae Berry on 17 Aug 1902, in Glen Allen, Bollinger Co., MO. RN=12571. She was born 28 Jun 1875 in Bollinger Co., ,MO; died 19 Dec 1963 in Lutesville, Bollinger Co., MO. Both General and Mattie are buried at Old Union Methodist Church Cemetery, Bessville, Bollinger Co., MO. Descendants unknown.

450 v. Cornel Bennett ⁶ Bess. Born 5 Nov 1863 in Bollinger Co., MO; died there 6 Sep 1925. RN=5970. [NOTE 6: His first name was likely Cornel but appears in several censuses as Colonel; this was not a military title; he was listed in several censuses as a Farmer.] [NOTE 7: Dates confirmed by death certificate.] Buried at Old Union Methodist Church Cemetery, Bessville, Bollinger Co., MO. Descendants unknown.

137. Elizabeth M.⁵ Bess. (Jacob I ⁴, John ³, Bostian ², Sebastian ¹, Anton ^A, ? ^B). Born ca 1825 in Cape Girardeau Co., MO; death date and place unknown. RN=5956. 1850 Census, Perry Co., MO, 1860, 1870, 1880 Censuses, Bollinger Co., MO.

Married Israel Spencer on 11 Feb 1838 in Cape Girardeau Co., MO. RN=5972. He was born ca 1817 in NC; died pre-Jun 1880, probably in Bollinger Co., MO. [NOTE 1: Elizabeth was listed as widowed in the 1880 Census, Bollinger Co., MO.] Children:

451 i. George ⁶ Spencer. Born ca 1839 in MO; death date and place unknown. RN=5973.[ NOTE 2: Served as a Pvt. with Co. F. 2^nd Reg., MO Cavalry (Confederacy) during the Civil War.] Descendants unknown.

452 ii. Mary Ann ⁶ Spencer. Born 26 Mar 1844 in MO; died 29 Mar 1921 in Clark Co., KS. RN=5974. Married George W. Allman on 5 Jan 1868 in Bollinger Co., MO. RN=14326. He was born 23 Feb 1843 in Graves Co., KY; died 3 Aug 1920 in Ashland, Clark Co., KS. [NOTE 3: Served with Co. A, 5^th Inf. Reg., MO State Guard (Confederacy,) during the Civil War.] Both Mary Ann and George are buried at Highland Cemetery, Ashland, Clark Co., KS. Highland Cemetery, Ashland, Clark Co., KS. Descendants unknown.

453 iii. Isom Lindsay ⁶ Spencer. Born ca 1848 in MO; died 14 Jun 1917 in Los Angeles Co., CA. RN=5975. Married Minnie Frances Lapham on 28 Mar 1888 in Los Angeles Co., CA. RN=14311. She was born Dec 1865 in Illinois; death date and place unknown. Descendants unknown.

454 iv. Sebert I.⁶ Spencer. Born 18 Jul 1851 in MO; died 21 Jun 1918 in Marble Hill, Bollinger Co., MO. RN=5976. Married Lucinda C. Slagle on 12 Jan 1871 in Bollinger Co., MO. RN=9610. She was born 7 Feb 1853 in Marble Hill, Bollinger Co., MO; died there 11 May 1929. [NOTE 4: Dates confirmed by death certificates.] Both Sebert and Lucinda are buried at Hahn Chapel Cemetery, Bollinger Co., MO. Descendants unknown.

455 v. Isabella J.⁶ Spencer. Born ca 1856 in MO; death date and place unknown. RN=5977. [NOTE 5: She was not listed with the family in the 1870 Census and is presumed to have died prior to it.] Single; no children.

456 vi. Belle Amanda ⁶ Spencer. Born 19 Dec 1862 in Cape Girardeau, Cape Girardeau Co., MO; died 22 Nov 1923 in St. Louis, St. Louis Co., MO. RN=5978. Married David Allen Sheer on 3 Jul 1883 in Bollinger Co., MO. RN=14312. He was born 8 Apr 1856 in St. Louis Co., MO; died there 14 Jul 1907. She is buried at Wesleyan Cemetery (now defunct), St. Louis, St. Louis Co., MO; his burial location unknown. Descendants unknown.

138. Adeline ⁵ Bess. (Jacob I ⁴, John ³, Bostian ², Sebastian ¹, Anton ^A, ? ^B). Born ca 1826 in Cape Girardeau Co., MO; died after 1880 in Crooked Creek, Bollimger Co., MO, but not confirmed. RN=5957. 1850 Census, Cape Girardeau Co., MO, 1860 Census, Jackson Co., IL.

Married Jacob Rhodes ca 1844 in Cape Girardeau Co., MO. RN=5979. He was born ca 1826 in MO; death date and place unknown. [NOTE: Served as a 5^th Cpl. with Co. I & B, 3^rd Reg., MO State Militia Cavalry (Union), during the Civil War.] Children:

457 i. Mary A.⁶ Rhodes. Born ca 1848 in MO; death date and place unknown. RN=5981. Descendants unknown.

458 ii. John B.⁶ Rhodes. Born ca 1853 in MO; death date and place unknown. RN=5982. Descendants unknown.

459 iii. Elizabeth ⁶ Rhodes. Born ca 1853 in MO; death date and place unknown. RN=14119. Descendants unknown.

460 iv. Charles W.⁶ Rhodes. Born May 1855 in MO; death date and place unknown. RN=5980. Married Amanda Mandy J. (née Duncan) Stanfield on 16 Nov 1882 in Bollinger Co., MO. RN=14121. She was born Jul 1860 in Indiana; died 3 Jun 1951 in Fresno, Fresno Co., CA. [NOTE: Her maiden name was Duncan; she had been married once prior to a Stanfield and once after Charles Rhodes to a Pankey.] Descendants unknown.

461 v. Malinda Missouri ⁶ Rhodes. Born 26 Mar 1858 in MO; died 28 Nov 1932 in Fredericktown, Madison Co., MO. RN=14120. Married Lorenzo Marion Lowry on 1 Jan 1882 in Mine La Motte, Madison Co., MO. RN=14313. He was born 18 Jul 1849 in TN; died 2 Dec 1935 in Madison Co., MO. Both Malinda and Marion are buried at Rhodes Chapel Cemetery, Marquand, Madison Co., MO. Descendants unknown.

139. Elizabeth Barbara ⁵ Bess. (Jacob I ⁴, John ³, Bostian ², Sebastian ¹, Anton ^A, ? ^B). Born ca 1828 in Cape Girardeau Co., MO; died 17 Jul 1861 in Perry Co., MO. RN=5958. 1850 Census, Cape Girardeau Co., MO, 1860 Census, Perry Co., MO. Her burial location unknown.

Married James Alexander Blaylock, son of Thomas B. Blaylock and Elizabeth Cashion, ca 1852 in MO. RN=5983. He was born 14 Jan 1831 in Perry Co., MO; died there 22 Feb 1890. [NOTE 1: Records indicate that he married twice following Barbara's death in 1861, he married Cordelia Smith on 11 Dec 1862 in Perry Co., MO (RN=14315). She was born 6 Dec 1836 in MO; died 21 Jul 1889 in Warrensburg, Johnson Co., MO. She is buried at Sunset Hill Cemetery, Warrensburg, Johnson Co., MO. His 3^rd marriage was to Louisa Luvicy Daisy Penny on 3 May 1868, probably in Perry Co., MO, but place not confirmed. (RN=12875). She was born 6 Feb 1836 in Salem, Dent Co., MO; died 12 Jan 1911 in Sedgewickville, Bollinger Co., MO. Both James and Luvicy are buried at Campground Cemetery, Frohna, Perry Co., MO.] Children (by Barbara):

462 i. Matilda Jane ⁶ Blaylock. Born 1 Oct 1854 in Perry Co., MO; died there 21 Mar 1931. RN=5984. Married Jacob Barks on 17 Nov 1880 in Perry Co., MO. RN=9613. He was born 12 May 1840 in MO; died 22 Jan 1917 in Perry Co., MO. [NOTE 2: He served as a Pvt., Co. B, 78^th Regiment, E.M.M. (Union), during the Civil War.] [NOTE 3: Her dates confirmed by death certificate.] Both Matilda and Jacob are buried at Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Frohna, Perry Co., MO. Descendants unknown.

463 ii. John E.⁶ Blaylock. Born 2 Oct 1855 in MO; died 23 Apr 1939 in Moscow, Latah Co., ID. RN=5985. Married Susan M. Bollinger on 2 Jun 1881 in Bollinger Co., MO. RN=14314. She was born 10 May 1855 in MO; died 27 Jan 1911 in Adams Co., WA. John is buried at Moscow Cemetery, Moscow, Latah Co., ID; Susan is buried at Hatton Cemetery, Hatton, Adams Co., WA. Descendants unknown.

464 iii. Joseph Andrew ⁶ Blaylock. Born 30 Apr 1857 in Perry Co., MO; died 14 May 1936 in St. Francois Co., MO. RN=5986. [NOTE 4: Dates confirmed by death certificate.] Married Winnie E. Richards on 29 Dec 1881 in Bollinger Co., MO. RN=12572. She was born 16 Apr 1853 in Bollinger Co., MO; died 15 Apr 1918 in Madison Co., MO. Joseph is buried at Rock Point Cemetery, Madison Co., MO; Winnie is buried at Blaylock Cemetery, Madison Co., MO. Descendants unknown.

465 iv. Columbus Franklin ⁶ Blaylock. Born 17 Jul 1857 in Perry Co., MO; died 23 Nov 1954 in Perryville, Perry Co., MO. RN=5987. Married Belinda Isabell Barks on 24 Feb 1881 in Bollinger Co., MO. RN=9609. She was born 16 Dec 1861 in Bollinger Co., MO; died 7 Mar 1946 in Perry Co., MO. [NOTE 5: Dates confirmed by death certificates.] Both Columbus and Belinda are buried at Crossroads Methodist Cemetery, Perry Co., MO. Descendants unknown.

Children (by Cordelia):

466 v. Andrew ⁶ Blaylock. Born ca 1861 in Perry Co., MO; death date and place unknown. RN=5988. Descendants unknown.

467 vi. Susan ⁶ Blaylock. Born ca 1863 in Perry Co., MO; death date and place unknown. RN=5989. Descendants unknown.

Children by (Luvicy):

468 vii. Charles Ferdinand ⁶ Blaylock. Born 1 Mar 1869 in Perry Co., MO; died 18 Mar 1955 in Perryville, Perry Co., MO. RN=12876. Married Rosa Cansada Blaylock, daughter of John Amos Blaylock and Julianne Gillian Bollinger, on 19 Jan 1893 in Hickory, Graves Co., KY. RN=14319. She was born 24 Feb 1874 in Perry Co., MO; died 9 Mar 1945 in Perryville, Perry Co., MO. [NOTE 6: John Amos Blaylock and James Alexander Blaylock were brothers so Charles and Rosa were 1^st cousins.] Both Charles and Rosa are buried at Campground Cemetery, Frohna, Perry Co., MO. Descendants unknown.

469 viii. Thomas Isadore ⁶ Blaylock. Born 20 Aug 1871 in Perry Co., MO; died there 17 Apr 1946. RN=12877. Married Flora Alice Deck on 18 Mar 1894 in Perry Co., MO. RN=14318. She was born 29 Apr 1877 in Bollinger Co., MO; died 25 May 1939 in Perry Co., MO. Both Thomas and Alice are buried at Campground Cemetery, Frohna, Perry Co., MO. Descendants unknown.

470 x. Dr. Richard Dalmerine ⁶ Blaylock, M.D. Born 15 Jan 1872 in Perry Co., MO; died 25 Oct 1959 in Cape Girardeau, Cape Girardeau Co., MO. RN=14316. Married Sallie Ann Bowers on 17 Apr 1910 in Cape Girardeau Co., MO. RN=14317. She was born 19 Dec 1875 in Oak Ridge, Cape Girardeau Co.,MO; died 2 Aug 1966 in Jackson, Cape Girardeau Co., MO. Both Richard and Sallie are buried at Cape County Memorial Park Cemetery, Cape Girardeau, Cape Girardeau Co., MO. Descendants unknown.

471 xi. Dr. George Avery ⁶ Blaylock, M.D. Born 11 Feb 1879 in Perry Co., MO; died 9 Nov 1942 in Perryville, Perry Co., MO. RN=12878. Married Minnie Uretha Conrad on 4 Oct 1903 in Perry Co., MO. RN=14320. She was born 21 Aug 1881 in MO; died 20 Dec 1964 in Perryville, Perry Co., MO. Both George and Minnie are buried at Home Cemetery, Perryville, Perry Co., MO. Descendants unknown.

140. Jacob Bess ⁵ II. (Jacob I ⁴, John ³, Bostian ², Sebastian ¹, Anton ^A, ? ^B). Born 16 Jan 1828 in Cape Girardeau Co., MO; died 19 Feb 1908 in Bessville, Bollinger Co., MO. RN=5959. 1860 Census, Bollinger Co., MO. 1860, 1870, 1880, 1900 Censuses, Bollinger Co., MO. Jacob and both wives are buried at Old Union Methodist Church Cemetery, Bessville, Bollinger Co., MO.

Married (1) Elmira E. Byrd ca 1851 in MO. RN=5990. Born 14 Sep 1834 in MO; died 29 Aug 1859 in Bollinger Co., MO. Children:

472 i. Mary Jane ⁶ Bess. Born 4 Dec 1851 in Bessville, Bollinger Co., MO; died 3 Aug 1916 in Bollinger Co., MO. RN=5993. Married William Lafayette Burns on 23 Jan 1868 in Bollinger Co., MO. RN=12880. He was born 14 Feb 1842 in Millersville, Cape Girardeau Co., MO; died 11 Feb 1910 in Bessville, Bollinger Co., MO. [NOTE 1: Served as a Pvt. in Co. B, 4^th Regiment, Missouri Infantry, State Guard, 1^st Divison (Confederacy), during the Civil War.] Both Mary and William are buried at Old Union Methodist Church Cemetery, Bessville, Bollinger Co., MO. Descendants unknown.

473 ii. Edward Worchester ⁶ Bess. Born 1 Apr 1854 in Madison Co., MO; died 28 Nov 1928 in El Paso Co., TX. RN=5992. Married Martha E. Watts on 25 Feb 1875 in Madison Co., MO. RN=12574. She was born 29 Oct 1857 in Madison Co., MO; died 11 Oct 1912 in Fredericktown, Madison Co., MO. Both Edward and Martha are buried at Christian Church Cemetery, Fredericktown, Madison Co., MO. Descendants unknown.

474 iii. Barbara Catherine ⁶ Bess. Born 25 Jan 1856 in Bessville, Bollinger Co., MO; died 28 Apr 1947 in Fredericktown, Madison Co., MO. RN=5994. Married Andrew Levi Whitener on 28 Feb 1878 in Bollinger Co.,MO. RN=8250. He was born 16 Apr 1855 in MO; died 2 Dec 1949 in Fredericktown, Madison Co., MO. Both Barbara and Andrew are buried at Masonic Cemetery, Fredericktown, Madison Co., MO. Descendants unknown.

475 iv. George W.⁶ Bess. Born 26 May 1859 in Bessville, Bollinger Co., MO; died there 15 Jul 1883. RN=5995. Married Flora J. Daniels on 18 Mar 1882 in Bollinger Co., MO. RN=9607. He is buried at Old Union Methodist Church Cemetery, Bessville, Bollinger Co., MO. Descendants unknown.

476 v. Geraldine ⁶ Bess. Born pre-Aug 1859 in Bollinger Co., MO; died there ca 1866. RN=9592. Single; no children.

Married (2) Ann (née Hahn) Tinnin ca 1861 in MO. RN=5991. She was born 12 Feb 1835 in Cape Girardeau Co., MO; died 2 Jan 1894 in Bollinger Co., MO. Children:

477 vi. Judge Samuel Daniel ⁶ Bess. Born 29 Dec 1863 in MO; died 23 Jul 1933 in Marble Hill, Bollinger Co., MO. RN=6934. Occupation: Probate judge. Married Hope Zimmerman on 5 May 1897 in Bollinger Co., MO. RN=11640. She was born 25 Aug 1875 in OH; died 11 Dec 1949 in Cape Girardeau Co., MO. Both Samuel and Hope are buried at Glen Allen Cemetery, Glen Allen, Bollinger Co., MO. [NOTE 2: Dates confirmed by death certificates.] Descendants unknown.

478 vii. Isadora ⁶ Bess. Born 4 Dec 1866 in MO; died 16 May 1962 in Bernie, Stoddard Co., MO. RN=6935. Married Samuel Sam Lanpher on 20 Dec 1897 in Bessville, Bollinger Co., MO. RN=9596. He was born 15 Apr 1871 in Millersville, Cape Girardeau Co., MO; died 28 Jul 1930 in Bernie, Stoddard Co., MO. [NOTE 2: His dates confirmed by death certificate.] Both Isadora and Sam are buried at Bernie Memorial Cemetery, Bernie, Stoddard Co., MO. Descendants unknown.

479 viii. Laura Ann ⁶ Bess. Born ca 1868 in MO; death date and place unknown. RN=6936. Descendants unknown.

480 ix. Geraldine ⁶ Bess. Born post-Jun 1870 in MO; presumed to have died there pre-1880; she was not listed in 1880 Census. RN=9592. Single; no children.

481 x. Avery Jacob ⁶ Bess. Born 30 Dec 1872 in MO; died 19 Jul 1957 in Glen Allen, Bollinger Co., MO. RN=9593. [NOTE 3: Dates confirmed by death certificate.] Married (1) Joe Ellen Winter on 29 Nov 1896 in Bollinger Co., MO. RN=9614. She was born Aug 1873 in KY; died in 1930 in St. Francois Co., MO. Descendants unknown. Married (2) Mrs. Vernetta (née Masters) Thomasson on 12 May 1935, place unknown. RN=9615. She was born 30 Oct 1879 in Glen Allen, Bollinger Co., MO; died 5 Jun 1962 in Lutesville, Bollinger Co., MO. She is buried at Glen Allen Cemetery, Glen Allen, Bollinger Co., MO. [NOTE 4: Dates confirmed by death certificate.] Both Avery and Joe are buried at Parkview Cemetery, Farmington, St. Francois Co., MO. Descendants unknown.

482 xi. Dines ⁶ Bess. Born 2 May 1874 in Bollinger Co., MO; died 16 Nov 1966 in Hannibal, Marion Co., MO. RN=9594. Married Hattie Belle Minter on 7 Aug 1898 in Bollinger Co., MO. RN=12573. She was born 28 Jun 1878 in KY; died 28 Jan 1952 in Sikeston, Scott Co., MO. Both Dines and Hattie are buried at Baker Cemetery, Lutesville, Bollinger Co., MO. Descendants unknown.

141. Edward B.⁵ Bess. (Jacob I ⁴, John ³, Bostian ², Sebastian ¹, Anton ^A, ? ^B). Born ca 1835 in MO; died 1881 in Madison Co., MO. RN=5960. 1850 Census, Cape Girardeau Co., MO, 1860, 1870 Census, Bollinger Co., MO, 1880 Census, Madison Co., MO.

Married Jane Sanders ca 1857 in MO. RN=5996. She was born ca 1840 in NC; death date and place unknown. Burial locations unknown. Children:

483 i. Rose Ann ⁶ Bess. Born 20 Nov 1857 in Bollinger Co., MO; died 18 Jul 1939 in Potosi, Washington Co., MO. RN=5999. Married Elijah P. Allbright on 1 Sep 1875 in Madison Co., MO. RN=9600. He was born 11 Oct 1851 in MO; died 12 Dec 1918 in Fredericktown, Madison Co., MO. [NOTE 1: Dates confirmed by death certificates.] Both Rose and Elijah are buried at Christian Church Cemetery, Fredericktown, Madison Co., MO. Descendants unknown.

484 ii. Mary F.⁶ Bess. Born ca 1859 in Bollinger Co., MO; death date and place unknown. RN=5997. Descendants unknown.

485 iii. Catherine ⁶ Bess. Born ca 1860 in Bollinger Co., MO; death date and place unknown. RN=5998. Descendants unknown.

486 iv. Albert Ransom ⁶ Bess. Born May 1860 in Bollinger Co., MO; death date and place unknown. RN=6000. Married Mary Josephine De Guire ca 1885, place unknown. RN=14321. She was born 31 Jul 1861 in Fredericktown, Madison Co., MO; died 22 Mar 1945 in Granite City, Madison Co., IL. Descendants unknown.

487 v. Caroline ⁶ Bess. Born ca 1865 in Bollinger Co., MO; death date and place unknown. RN=6002. Descendants unknown.

488 vi. Hugh ⁶ Bess. Born ca 1868 in Bollinger Co., MO; death date and place unknown. RN=6001. Descendants unknown.

489 vii. Barbara Rhoda Rodia ⁶ Bess. Born 25 Oct 1870 in Bessville, Bollinger Co., MO; died 27 Jan 1934 in Jefferson Co., MO. RN=6003. Married Joseph Clarence LaBrot on 15 Apr 1889 in Madison Co., MO. RN=9601. He was born 26 Sep 1861 in Mine La Motte, Madison Co., MO; died 14 Jan 1933 in Jefferson Co., MO. [NOTE 2: Dates confirmed by death certificates.] Both Rhoda and Joseph are buried at Odd Fellows Cemetery, Fredericktown, Madison Co., MO. Descendants unknown.

490 viii. Malinda Caroline Callie ⁶ Bess. Born ca 1872 in Bollinger Co., MO; death date and place unknown. RN=6004. Married Robert E. Shaw on 19 Jan 1882 in Madison Co., MO. RN=9598. Descendants unknown.

491 ix. Alexander Guy Kidd ⁶ Bess. Born 4 Apr 1873 in Bollinger Co., MO; died 29 Apr 1949 in Madison Co., IL. RN=6005. Married Anna Elizabeth Shetley on 8 Nov 1905 in Marquand, Madison Co., MO. RN=9602. She was born 28 Dec 1884 in Madison Co., MO; death date and place unknown. Descendants unknown.

492 x. Edward ⁶ Bess. Born ca 1876 in Bollinger Co., MO; death date and place unknown. RN=6006. Descendants unknown.

493 xi. Nellie (or Nelly) ⁵ Bess. Born ca 1878 in Bollinger Co., MO; death date and place unknown. RN=6007. Married Joseph Belkins, date and place unknown. RN=9599. Descendants unknown.

142. Daniel R.⁵ Bess. (Jacob I ⁴, John ³, Bostian ², Sebastian ¹, Anton ^A, ? ^B). Born Nov 1837 in Bollinger Co., MO; death date and place unknown. RN=5961. [NOTE: Served as a Pvt. with Co.B, 4th Regiment, Missouri Infantry State Guard (1st Division) (Confederacy), during the Civil War.] 1880 Census, Bollinger Co., MO, 1900 Census, Cape Girardeau Co., MO.

Married Louise Caroline Masters on 18 Sep 1866 in Bollinger Co., MO. RN=6008. She was born Mar 1842 in MO; death date and place unknown. Burial locations unknown. Children:

494 i. Henry Edward ⁶ Bess. Born 7 Nov 1867 in Cape Girardeau Co., MO; died there16 Mar 1950. RN=6009. Married Louvina L. Stewart on 16 Feb 1893 in Jackson, Cape Girardeau Co., MO. RN=9603. [NOTE 1: Her death certificate says her father's surname was Hatcher, but marriage record says Stewart.] She was born 25 Sep 1856 in Cape Girardeau Co., MO; died there 1 Nov 1922. Both Henry and Louvina are buried at Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Fruitland, Cape Girardeau Co., MO. [NOTE 2: Dates confirmed by death certificates.] Descendants unknown.

+ 495 ii. Mary Angeline ⁶ Bess. RN=6010.

496 iii. Gillyann Annie J.⁶ Bess. Born 11 Apr 1870 in Bollinger Co., MO; died 7 Dec 1945 in St. Louis, St. Louis Co., MO. RN=6011. Married William Allen Smith on 11 Mar 1887 in Cape Girardeau Co., MO. RN=12879. He was born 11 Mar 1857 in Lawrence Co., TN; died 18 Jan 1921 in Pocahontas, Cape Girardeau Co., MO. [NOTE 3: William's dates confirmed by death certificate.] Both Annie and William are buried at Apple Creek Cemetery, Pocahontas, Cape Girardeau Co., MO. Descendants unknown.

497 iv. Napolean Poley ⁶ Bess. Born 4 Sep 1872 in Bessville, Bollinger Co., MO; died 6 Nov 1951 in Cape Girardeau, Cape Girardeau Co., MO. RN=6012. Married Effie Alma Cowan on 10 Nov 1898 in Cape Girardeau Co., MO. RN=9604. She was born 31 Jan 1877 in Shawneetown, Cape Girardeau Co., MO; died 14 Sep 1955 in Cape Girardeau Co., MO. Both Poley and Effie are buried at Apple Creek Cemetery, Pocahontas, Cape Girardeau Co., MO. [NOTE 4: Dates confirmed by death certificates.] Descendants unknown.

498 v. Aaron ⁶ Bess. Born ca 1874 in MO; death date and place unknown. RN=6013. Descendants unknown.

499 vi. Cora M.⁶ Bess. Born ca 1878 in MO; death date and place unknown. RN=6014. Descendants unknown.

500 vii. Nancy Rosa ⁶ Bess. Born 8 Apr 1880 in Bollinger Co., MO; death date and place unknown. RN=6015. Married Frederick Fritz H. Dambach on 5 Apr 1900 in Cape Girardeau Co., MO. RN=9606. He was born 28 Sep 1877 in MO; died 21 Dec 1933 in Cape Girardeau Co., MO. Both Rosa and Fritz are buried at Grace Lutheran Upper Cemetery, Uniontown, Perry Co., MO. Descendants unknown.

143. Barbara Caroline ⁵ Sitzes. (Catherine Kate Bess Sitzes ⁴, John I ³, Bostian ², Sebastian ¹, Anton ^A, ? ^B). Born 12 Feb 1833 in MO; died 25 Apr 1905 in Bessville, Bollinger Co., MO. RN=6052.

Married William Bennett Rhodes pre-1850 in MO. RN=6997. William was born 15 Oct 1828 in MO; died 11 Nov 1907 in Bessville, Bollinger Co., MO. Both Barbara and Willam are buried at Old Union Methodist Church Cemetery, Bessville, Bollinger Co., MO. Children:

501 i. Peter ⁶ Rhodes. Born 20 Jan 1850 in Bollinger Co., MO; died there 22 Apr 1906. RN=12883. Married (1) Hannah Keele on 20 Apr 1867 in Washington Co., MO. RN=15244. She was born ca 1851 in MO; died Jan 1873 in Bollinger Co., MO. She is buried at Laurel Hill Cemetery, Philadelphia, PA. Descendants unknown. Following Hannah's death, Peter married (2) Lear Merseane Learan Moxley on 6 Nov 1873 in Bollinger Co., MO. RN=12909. She was born 5 Mar 1843 in MO; died 15 Jan 1929 in Bollinger Co., MO. [NOTE 1: The 1870 Census, Bollinger Co., MO, indicates that Lear was previously married to a Christopher Moxley but no marriage record has been locate to-date to confirm it. As a result, her maiden name remains unknown.] Both Peter and Learanpan>are buried at Plainview Community Cemetery, Hurricane, Bollinger Co., MO. Descendants unknown. o:p>

502 ii. Sarah ⁶ Rhodes. Born 19 Oct 1854 in Bollinger Co., MO; died there 3 Sep 1916. RN=12884. Married George Washington Moore on 26 Jan 1877 in Bollinger Co., MO. RN=12910. He was born 1 Jun 1855 in MO; died 26 Jul 1936 in Bessville, Bollinger Co., MO. [NOTE 2: Dates confirmed via death certificates.] Both Sarah and George are buried at Old Union Methodist Church Cemetery, Bessville, Bollinger Co., MO. Descendants unknown.

503 iii. Jacob ⁶ Rhodes. Born 1860 in Bollinger Co., MO; died in 1937, probably in Bollinger Co., MO, but unable to locate death certificate. RN=12885. Married Emma C. Hanson on 16 Dec 1886 in Bollinger Co., MO. RN=12911. She was born 19 Jun 1867 in Bollinger Co., MO; died there 14 Jul 1956. [NOTE 3: Her dates confirmed via death certificate.] Both Jacob and Emma are buried at Glen Allen Cemetery, Glenallen, Bollinger Co., MO. Descendants unknown.

504 iv. Amos ⁶ Rhodes. Born 7 Jul 1863 in MO; died 6 Apr 1931, probably in Bollinger Co., MO, but unable to locate death certificate. RN=12886. Married Alice Parlie Davault on 17 Sep 1890 in Bollinger Co., MO. RN=12912. She was born 17 Mar 1872 in Bollinger Co., MO; died there 12 May 1942. [NOTE 4: Her dates confirmed via death certificate.] Both Amos and Alice are buried at Plainview Community Cemetery, Hurricane, Bollinger Co., MO. Descendants unknown.

505 v. Catherine ⁶ Rhodes. Born ca 1866 in MO; death date and place unknown. RN=12887. Descendants unknown.

506 vi. Rebecca ⁶ Rhodes. Born 13 Nov 1870 in Bessville, Bollinger Co., MO; died 10 Sep 1948 in Greenbrier, Bollinger Co., MO. RN=12888. Married Peter Leonard Welker on 6 Oct 1898 in Bollinger Co., MO. RN=15245. He was born 18 Apr 1877 in Bollinger Co., MO; died 17 Oct 1965 in Greenbriar, Bollinger Co., MO. [NOTE 5: Dates confirmed via death certificates.] Both Rebecca and Peter are buried at Plainview Cemetery, Hurricane, Bollinger Co., MO. Descendants unknown.

507 vii. Mary Elizabeth ⁶ Rhodes. Born 5 Jan 1874 in Bessville, Bollinger Co., MO; died 24 Nov 1945 in Jackson, Cape Girardeau Co., MO. RN=12889. Married John Henry Stady on 28 Aug 1898 in Bollinger Co., MO. RN=15246. He was born 12 Jun 1874 in Patton, Bollinger Co., MO; died 15 Apr 1949 in Jackson, Cape Girardeau Co., MO. [NOTE 6: Dates confirmed via death certificates.] Both Mary and John are buried at Pleasant Valley Cemetery, Gipsy, Bollinger Co., MO. Descendants unknown.

144. Mary Jane ⁵ Sitzes. (Catherine Kate Bess Sitzes ⁴, John I ³, Bostian ², Sebastian ¹, Anton ^A, ? ^B). Born 8 Nov 1834 in Bollinger Co., MO; died 6 Aug 1910 in Natome, Osborne Co., KS. RN=6050.

Married Thomas Alfred Punch ca 1859 in MO. RN=7002. He was born 3 Jul 1835 in NC; died 18 Apr 1899 in Fruitland, Cape Girardeau Co., MO. She is buried at Natoma Cemetery, Natoma, Osborne Co., KS; he is buried at Niswonger Cemetery, Fruitland, Cape Girardeau Co., MO. Children:

508 i. Elmirah Elizabeth ⁶ Punch. Born 30 Dec 1860 in Madison Co., MO; died 30 Dec 1913 in Cape Girardeau Co., MO. RN=12881. Married David Frederick Dick Limbaugh on 24 Jan 1882 in Bollinger Co., MO. RN=12882. He was born 18 Aug 1858 in Bollinger Co., MO; died 25 Jul 1933 in Dunklin Co., MO. [NOTE: Dates confirmed via death certificates.] Both Elmirah and David are buried at Niswonder Cemetery, Fruitland, Cape Girardeau Co., MO. Descendants unknown.

145. Edward Allen ⁵ Sitzes, Sr. (Catherine Kate Bess Sitzes ⁴, John I ³, Bostian ², Sebastian ¹, Anton ^A, ? ^B). Born 16 Nov 1837 in Madison Co., MO; died 20 Dec 1918 in Bollinger Co., MO. RN=6051.

Married Frances Angeline Sanders ca 1860 in MO. RN=6996. She was born 23 Aug 1838 in MO; died 6 Aug 1905 in Bollinger Co., MO. Both Edward and Frances are buried at Old Union Methodist Church Cemetery, Bessville, Bollinger Co., MO. Children:

509 i. John Monroe ⁶ Sitzes. Born 27 May 1861 in Bollinger Co., MO; died there 2 May 1936. RN=12890. Married Mary Ann Welker on 4 Oct 1883 in Bollinger Co. MO. RN=12913. She was born 31 Jul 1867 in Bessville, Bollinger Co., MO; died 23 May 1947 in Bollinger Co., MO. [NOTE 1: Dates confirmed via death certificates.] Both John and Mary are buried at Old Union Methodist Church Cemetery, Bessville, Bollinger Co., MO. Descendants unknown.

510 ii. Edward Allen Bert ⁶ Sitzes, Jr. Born 16 Sep 1863 in Bollinger Co., MO; died 11 Mar 1890 in MO. RN=12891. Married Sophia Elizabeth Hansen on 19 Mar 1888 in Bollinger Co., MO. RN=12914. She was born Jun 1870 in MO; death date and place unknown. Bert is buried at Old Union Methodist Church Cemetery, Bessville, Bollinger Co., MO. [NOTE 2: He died 2 years after the marriage and Sophia then married James N. Hartsell (No RN).] Descendants, if any, unknown.

511 iii. Jacob Marion ⁶ Sitzes. Born 4 Nov 1868 in Bollinger Co., MO; died 10 Aug 1941 in Sikeston, Scott Co., MO. RN=12892. Married Anna Madolyn Whitener on 28 Feb 1917 in Bollinger Co., MO. RN=12915. She was born 11 Oct 1891 in Bollinger Co., MO; died 11 Jul 1967 in Mississippi Co., MO. [NOTE 3: Dates confirmed via death certificates.] Both Jacob and Anna are buried at Sikeston City Mausoleum, Sikeston, Scott Co., MO. Descendants unknown.

512 iv. Wade Hampton ⁶ Sitzes. Born 27 May 1871 in Bollinger Co., MO; died 25 Feb 1948 in Scott Co., MO. RN=12893. Married Niva Estelle Smith on 31 May 1903 in Scott Co., MO. RN=12916. She was born 25 Sep 1880 in Raleigh, Saline Co., IL; died 5 Nov 1962 in De Paul, St. Louis Co., MO. [NOTE 4: Dates confirmed via death certificates.] Both Wade and Niva are buried at Sikeston City Cemetery, Sikeston, Scott Co., MO. Descendants unknown.

147. Benjamin Franklin Frank ⁵ Sitzes. (Catherine Kate Bess Sitzes ⁴, John I ³, Bostian ², Sebastian ¹, Anton ^A, ? ^B). Born 22 Mar 1840 in MO; died 22 Dec 1912 in Bollinger Co., MO. RN=6056. 1880 Census, Bollinger Co., MO. [NOTE 1: Dates confirmed via death certificate.]

Married Margaret Caroline Moyers on 26 Aug 1869 in Madison Co., MO. RN=6998. She was born 12 Jun 1846 in MO; died 24 Dec 1922 in Bollinger Co., MO. Both Frank and Margaret are buried at Old Trace Creek Cemetery, Glenallen, Bollinger Co., MO. Children:

513 i. Joseph A.⁶ Sitzes. Born 15 Jan 1871 in Bollinger Co., MO; died there 21 Apr 1929. RN=12894. Married Mary Elizabeth Lawson on 22 Mar 1895 in Bollinger Co., MO. RN=3846. She was born 7 Jul 1877 in Bessville, Bollinger Co., MO; died 26 Aug 1953 in St. Louis, St. Louis Co., MO. [NOTE 2: Her dates confirmed via death certificate.] Both Joseph and Mary are buried at Old Trace Creek Cemetery, Glenallen, Bollinger Co., MO. Descendants unknown.

514 ii. Noah Franklin ⁶ Sitzes. Born 21 Feb 1872 in Bollinger Co., MO; died 22 Oct 1952 in Charleston, Mississippi Co., MO. RN=12895. [NOTE 3: Dates confirmed via death certificate.] Married Lucretia Ann Huffman on 24 Dec 1891 in Bollinger Co., MO. RN=12917. She was born 16 Dec 1876 in Bessville, Bollinger Co., MO; died 26 May 1973 in Charleston, Mississippi Co., MO. Both Noah and Lucretia are buried at IOOF Cemetery, Charleston, Mississippi Co., MO. Descendants unknown.

515 iii. Carter L.⁶ Sitzes. Born 11 Jul 1875 in Bollinger Co., MO; died there 31 May 1907. RN=12896. Married Cora Ann Goodson on 2 Jun 1901 in Bollinger Co., MO. RN=12918. She was born 10 Dec 1877 in Bollinger Co., MO; died 28 Nov 1955 in Cape Girardeau Co., MO. [NOTE 4: Her dates confirmed via death certificate.] [NOTE 5: Following Carter s death in 1907, Cora married Robert Moyers, date and place unknown. No RN.] Both Carter and Cora are buried at Old Trace Creek Cemetery, Glenallen, Bollinger Co., MO. Descendants unknown.

516 iv. Mary Ellen ⁶ Sitzes. Born 22 Oct 1876 in Bollinger Co., MO; death there 30 Mar 1893. RN=12897. Buried at Old Trace Creek Cemetery, Glenallen, Bollinger Co., MO. Single; no children.

517 v. Juan ⁶ Sitzes. Born ca 1878 in Bollinger Co., MO; death date and place unknown. RN=12898. Descendants, if any, unknown.

518 vi. Hiram S.⁶ Sitzes. Born 31 Jan 1880 in Bollinger Co., MO; died 25 Sep 1956 in Cape Girardeau Co., MO. RN=12899. Married Elizabeth Lizzie Ira Sample on 23 Jan 1907 in Bollinger Co., MO. RN=12920. Born 27 Mar 1883 in Cape Girardeau Co., MO; died there 30 Apr 1924. [NOTE 6: Dates confirmed via death certificates.] Hiram is buried at Fairmount Cemetery, Cape Girardeau, Cape Girardeau Co., MO; Elizabeth is buried at Myers Cemetery, Glenallen, Bollinger Co., MO. Descendants unknown.

148. Jacob ⁵ Sitzes. (Catherine Kate Bess Sitzes ⁴, John I ³, Bostian ², Sebastian ¹, Anton ^A, ? ^B). Born ca 1843 in MO; died 15 May 1887, place unknown. RN=6054. 1880 Census, Bollinger Co., MO.

Married Adaline Moyers on 24 Mar 1871 in Madison Co., MO. She was born ca 1848 in MO; death date and place unknown. RN=6995. Children:

519 i. Henry Andrew ⁶ Sitzes. Born 4 Mar 1872 in Bollinger Co., MO; died 4 Dec 1907 in Bollinger Co., MO. RN=12900. Married (1) Dora A. Yount on 8 Jul 1894 in Bollinger Co., MO. RN=12921. She was born ca 1877, place unknown; death date and place unknown. Her burial location unknown. Married (2) Laura Ellen (n e Rauls) Besher on 19 Mar 1899 in Madison Co., MO. RN=15247. She was born 8 Dec 1879 in MO; died 24 Jun 1969 in Fredericktown, Madison Co., MO. [ NOTE 1: Following Henry's death in 1907, Laura married Phillip Augustus Besher on 19 Mar 1909, place unknown. No RN.] Both Henry and Laura are buried at Old Trace Creek Cemetery, Glenallen, Bollinger Co., MO. Descendants unknown.

520 ii. Mary Jane ⁶ Sitzes. Born in 1874 in Bollinger Co., MO; died 1946 in Stoddard Co., MO. RN=12901. Married Gideon Gid Bagbey on 13 Oct 1892 in Bollinger Co., MO. RN=15248. He was born 17 Mar 1872 in Hopkins Co., KY; died 24 Jan 1949 in Advance, Stoddard Co., MO. [NOTE 2: His dates confirmed via death certificate.] Both Mary and Gid are buried at Morgan Memorial Park Cemetery, Advance, Stoddard Co., MO. Descendants unknown.

521 iii. Edward Monroe ⁶ Sitzes. Born 27 Oct 1875 in Bollinger Co., MO; died 26 Sep 1948 in Sikeston, Scott Co., MO. RN=12902. [NOTE 3: His dates confirmed via death certificate.] Married Carrie Ellen Slinkard on 21 Aug 1910 in Bollinger Co., MO. RN=12922. She was born 9 Jan 1890 in Marquand, Madison Co., MO; died 23 Jan 1974 in Sikeston, Scott Co., MO. Both Edward and Carrie are buried at Old Trace Cemetery, Glenallen, Bollinger Co., MO. Descendants unknown.

522 iv. Alford V.⁶ Sitzes. Born ca 1877 in Bollinger Co., MO; death date and place unknown. RN=12903. [NOTE 4: He appears in the 1880 Census of Madison County as age 3 but no other record of him has been located to-date; likely died young, but not confirmed.] Descendants, if any, unknown.

523 v. Jacob Napoleon Poly ⁶ Sitzes. Born 25 Feb 1879 in Bessville, Bollinger Co., MO; died 4 Oct 1952 in Cape Girardeau Co., MO. RN=12904. Married Sarah Caroline Pulliam on 5 Apr 1904 in Bollinger Co., MO. RN=12923. She was born 2 Jul 1883 in Bollinger Co., MO; died 30 Jan 1945 in Cape Girardeau Co., MO. [NOTE 4: Dates confirmed via death certificates.] Both Poly and Sarah are buried at Hurricane Fork Cemetery, Hurricane, Bollinger Co., MO. Descendants unknown.

524 vi. Minnie C.⁶ Sitzes. Born 23 Apr 1880 in Bollinger Co., MO; died 26 Oct 1973 in Salem, Dent Co., MO. RN=12905. Married Marvin Elijah Watts on 14 Jan 1900 in Bollinger Co., MO. RN=15249. He was born 2 Jul 1879 in Marquand, Madison Co., MO; died there 1 Oct 1911. [NOTE 5: His dates confirmed via death certificates.] Both Minnie and Marvin are buried at Old Union Methodist Church Cemetery, Bessville, Bollinger Co., MO. Descendants unknown.

525 vii. Willie Dines ⁶ Sitzes. Born 30 Mar 1886 in Iron Co., MO; died 29 Mar 1968 in Arcadia, Iron Co., MO . RN=12919. [NOTE 6: All subsequent records, including his tombstone, indicate that his surname was changed to Sitze .] Married Minnie Sophia Schell on 10 Oct 1906 in Bollinger Co., MO. RN=12924. She was born 28 Apr 1888 in Lodge, Bollinger Co., MO; died 16 Apr 1954 in St. Louis, St. Louis Co., MO. [NOTE 7: Dates confirmed via death certificates.] Both Willie and Minnie are buried at Old Trace Creek Cemetery, Glenallen, Bollinger Co., MO. Descendants unknown.

149. Lawson Monroe ⁵ Sitzes, Jr. (Catherine Kate Bess Sitzes ⁴, John I ³, Bostian ², Sebastian ¹, Anton ^A, ? ^B). Born ca 1846 in Madison Co., MO; died 1899 in Bollinger Co., MO. RN=6055. 1880 Census, Madison Co., MO.

Married Sarah Jane Goodson on 8 Apr 1869 in Madison Co., MO. RN=6994. She was born 6 Jul 1853 in Madison Co., MO; died 23 Nov 1931 in Bollinger Co., MO. Both Lawson and Sarah are buried at New Trace Creek Baptist Church Cemetery, Glenallen, Bollinger Co., MO. Children:

526 i. William Willie S.⁶ Sitzes. Born 18 Sep 1870 in Madison Co., MO; died there 17 Jun 1892. RN=12906. Buried at New Trace Creek Baptist Church Cemetery, Glenallen, Bollinger Co., MO. Single; no children.

527 ii. Walter ⁶ Sitzes. Born ca 1873 in Madison Co., MO; death date and place unknown. RN=12907. [NOTE 1: He appears in the 1880 Census of Madison County as age 7 but no other record of him has been located to-date; likely died young, but not confirmed.] Descendants, if any, unknown.

528 iii. Robert Lee ⁶ Sitzes. Born 16 Jun 1875 in Bollinger Co., MO; died there 29 Dec 1958 in Bollinger Co., MO. RN=12908. Married Virginia Jennie Elizabeth Cloninger on 6 Feb 1898 in Madison Co., MO. RN=12925. She was born 23 Jan 1883 in Madison Co., MO; died 30 Dec 1958 in Bolliger Co., MO. [NOTE 2: Dates confirmed via death certificates.] Both Robert and Jennie are buried at New Trace Creek Baptist Church Cemetery, Glenallen, Bollinger Co., MO. Descendants unknown.

529 iii. Maude Mable ⁶ Sitzes. Born 5 Aug 1880 in Lodge, Bollinger Co., MO; died 8 Feb 1959 in St. Louis, St. Louis Co., MO. RN=12908. Married Eli Leander Lee Lafayette Sitzes on 27 Sep 1896 in Bollinger Co., MO. RN=15250. He was born 12 Aug 1874 in Lodge, Bollinger Co., MO; died 4 Jul 1958 in St. Louis, St. Louis Co., MO. [NOTE 3: Their relationship prior to their marriage, if any, is unknown.] [NOTE 4: Dates confirmed his Death Certificates.] Both Maude and Lee are buried at Old Trace Creek Cemetery, Glenallen, Bollinger Co., MO. Descendants unknown.

150. Susannah Jane ⁵ Bess. (Michael ⁴, John I ³, Bostian ², Sebastian ¹, Anton ^A, ? ^B). Born Dec 1822 in MO; died 8 Aug 1902 in Bollinger Co., MO. RN=6034. 1850 Census, Cape Girardeau Co., MO, 1860, 1870, 1880, 1900 Censuses, Bollinger Co., MO.

Married Daniel Benjamin Crader, son of Samuel Crader and Elizabeth Moyers, ca 1839 in MO. Daniel was born 1820 in MO; died 1860 in Bollinger Co., MO. RN=6975. Both Susannah and Daniel are buried at Crader Cemetery, Huskey, Bollinger Co., MO. Children:

530 i. Jonas Henry ⁶ Crader. Born in 1841 in Bollinger Co., MO; died 11 Oct 1891 in Bollinger Co., MO. RN=6976. Married Lucinda Ellenor Crader, daughter of John and Nancy (née Stepp) Crader, pre-Jul 1860 in Bollinger Co., MO. RN=6984. She was born 1841 in Bollinger Co., MO; died there 16 Jun 1900. They were 1^st cousins. Both Jonas and Lucinda are buried at the Crader Cemetery, Huskey, Bollinger Co., MO. Descendants unknown.

531 ii. Jackson Jack Marion ⁶ Crader. Born 17 Feb 1843 in Bollinger Co., MO; died 6 Apr 1919 in Bollinger Co., MO. RN=6977. Married Clarissa Catherine Crader, daughter John and Nancy (née Stepp) Crader, on 12 Feb 1864 in Bollinger Co., MO. RN=6982. She was born 22 Dec 1847 in Bollinger Co., MO; died there 26 Jan 1918. [NOTE 1: Dates confirmed by death certificates.] They were 1^st cousins. Both Jackson and Clarissa are buried at the Crader Cemetery, Huskey, Bollinger Co., MO. Descendants unknown.

532 iii Cynthia Elizabeth ⁶ Crader. Born 6 Nov 1844 in Bollinger Co., MO; died 23 Jun 1930 in Marble Hill, Bollinger Co., MO. RN=6978. [NOTE 2: Dates confirmed by death certificate.] Married James Henry Fox after 1863 in Bollinger Co., MO. RN=6987. [NOTE 3: This was his 2^nd marriage.] He was born 6 Apr 1836 in Cape Girardeau Co., MO; died 30 Jan 1908 in Huskey, Bollinger Co., MO. [NOTE 4: Served as a Pvt. with Battery D, 2^nd MO Light Artillery (Confederacy), during the Civil War.] Both Cynthia and James are buried at Crader Cemetery, Huskey, Bollinger Co., MO. Descendants unknown.

533 iv. Lucinda Cinda Catherine ⁶ Crader. Born 11 Aug 1852 in Marble Hill, Bollinger Co., MO; died 2 Oct 1930 in Oran, Scott Co., MO. RN=6979. Married John Henry Allen on 19 Jun 1881 in Bollinger Co., MO. RN=9215. He was born 15 Feb 1857 in Marble Hill, Bollinger Co., MO; died 12 Aug 1940 in Scott Co., MO. [NOTE 5: Dates confirmed by death certificates.] Both Lucinda and John are buried at Bailey Cemetery, Huskey, Bollinger Co., MO. Descendants unknown.

534 v. Margarite Peg Jane ⁶ Crader. Born 16 Jun 1856 in MO; died 23 Sep 1927 in Cape Girardeau Co., MO. RN=9216. Married Thomas Brown, date and place unknown. RN=9217. He was born 28 Sep 1856, place unknown; died 1 Sep 1930 in Cape Girardeau Co., MO. Both Margarite and Thomas are buried at Crader Cemetery, Huskey, Bollinger Co., MO. [NOTE 6: Dates confirmed by death certificates.] Descendants unknown.

535 v. Sarah Ellender ⁶ Crader. Born Mar 1860 in Bollinger Co., MO; died 14 Jan 1920 in Oran, Scott Co., MO. RN=6980. Buried at Crader Cemetery, Huskey, Bollinger Co., MO. [NOTE 5: Dates confirmed by death certificate.] Single; no children.

175. William B.⁵ Best. (Jonathan II ⁴,Jonathan I³, Bostian ², Sebastian ¹, Anton ^A, ? ^B). Born 24 Apr 1843 in Alabama; died 25 Mar 1901 in Marshall Co., MS. RN=3355. 1860 Census, Tunica Co., MS; 1870, 1880, 1900 Censuses, Marshall Co., MS.

Married Elizabeth Mackey (or McKie or McKey), daughter of Thomas McKey and Martha Isom, on 22 Sep 1847 in Shelby Co., TN. RN=3356. [NOTE 1: Marriage record has Mackey .] Burial locations unknown. Children:

536 i. Martha Ann Mattie Elizabeth ⁶ Best. Born 23 Sep 1848 in Tennessee; died 1935, place unknown. RN=3358. Married William M. Green on 4 Jun 1881 in Marshall Co., MS. RN=3359. Descendants unknown.

537 ii. Marsilles Frances ⁶ Best. Born 4 Apr 1850 in Tennessee; death date and place unknown. RN=3360. Descendants unknown.

538 iii. Simon Turner ⁶ Best. Born 27 Jul 1852 in Mississippi; death date and place unknown. RN=3361. Descendants unknown.

539 iv. Thomas ⁶ Best. Born 20 Dec 1854 in Mississippi; death date and place unknown. RN=3362. Married Rachael Bowen on 3 Oct 1874 in Tallahatchie Co., MS. RN=3363. Descendants unknown.

540 v. Sarah Sallie Isabella ⁶ Best. Born 11 Apr 1858 in Mississippi; died 4 Aug 1930 in Walhill, Marshall Co., MS. RN=1195. Married Genatus Justus Jones, son of Wyatt Hawkins Jones and Mary Cornelia Goodwin, on 8 Apr 1877 in Wallhill, Marshall Co., MS. RN=652. [NOTE 2: Refer to Jones genealogy for details. ]

541 vi. Willie Florence ⁶ Best. Born 23 Aug 1861 in Mississippi; death date and place unknown. RN=3366. Descendants unknown.

176. William Porter ⁵ Best. (Abijah ⁴, Jonathan ³, Bostian ², Sebastian ¹, Anton ^A, ? ^B). Born 21 Jan 1825, Lauderdale Co., AL; died 9 Nov 1913 in Judsonia, White Co., AR. RN=638. 1850, 1860 Censuses, Marshall County, MS, 1870, 1880, 1900, 1910 Censuses, White County, AR. William, along with three of his five wives, are buried at Evergreen Cemetery, Judsonia, White Co., AR.

Married (1) Elizabeth J. Petty on 9 Mar 1845, Marshall Co., MS. Elizabeth was born 8 Oct 1827 in Tennessee; died post-May 1848, probably in Marshall Co., MS. RN=1208. Children:

542 i. Alonzo M.⁶ Best. Born Nov 1845, probably in Marshall Co., MS; died before Sep 1850, probably in Marshall Co., MS. RN=3089. Single; no children.

543 ii. Elizabeth M.⁶ Best. Born ca 1846 in Mississippi; death date and place unknown. RN=1809. Descendants unknown.

+ 544 iii. William Washington Burroughs ⁶ Best. RN=924.

Married (2) Elizabeth J. Young on 21 Jan 1847 in Shelby Co., TN. RN=1209. Elizabeth was born 8 Oct 1827 in TN; died 7 Jan 1876 in Judsonia, White Co., AR. Buried at Evergreen Cemetery, Judsonia, White Co., AR. Children:

+ 545 i. Sarah Sallie ⁶ Best. RN=927.

+ 546 ii. Katherine N. ⁶Best. RN=925.

+ 547 iii. Felix B. ⁶ Best. RN=928.

+ 548 iv. Cora L. ⁶Best. RN=926.

Married (3) Taritha Greer Dulin on 22 Apr 1877 in Judsonia, White Co., AR. RN=2581. Taritha was born 1 Dec 1842, place unknown; died 5 Oct 1878 in Judsonia, White Co., AR. She has been married previously to Sgt. Rice M. Dulin ca 1861, supposedly in White Co., AR, but date and place not confirmed. RN=14937. [NOTE 1: He served as a Sgt. with Co. H, 36^th AR Infantry (Confederacy) during the Civil War; was captured in 1863, and sent to the Alton, IL prison where he died of smallpox on 25 Aug 1863.] Rice is buried at the Confederate Cemetery, Alton, Madison Co., IL; Taritha is buried at Evergreen Cemetery, Judsonia, White Co., AR. Descendants, if any, unknown.

Married (4) Aurelia May Sharpe on 1 Apr 1879 in White Co., AR. RN=2580. Aurelia was born ca 1850 in TN; died 23 Jan 1881 in Judsonia, White Co., AR. Buried at Evergreen Cemetery, Judsonia, White Co., AR. Children.

+ 549 i. Lela Clyde ⁶ Best. RN=3090.

Married (5) Lucy J. Blakemore on 8 Dec 1881 in Judsonia, White Co., AR. She was born ca 1842, place unknown; death date and place unknown. RN=2582. No children.

177. Berry Ozro ⁵ Best. (Abijah ⁴, Jonathan ³, Bostian ², Sebastian ¹, Anton ^A, ? ^B). Born 6 Aug 1826 in Lauderdale Co., AL; died 30 May 1901 in Tallahatchie Co., MS. RN=639. 1850 Census, Marshall Co., MS, 1870, 1880, 1900 Censuses, Tallahatchie Co., MS. Occupation: Farmer. 1850 Census, Marshall County, MS (Southern Division). [NOTE 1: Served with Mosley's Regiment (MS) (Confederacy) during Civil War; also served with Co."I", 1st MS Volunteers during the Mexican War.] [NOTE 2: He died as a result of a fall from a train; he had been attending a meeting of Confederate veterans in Memphis, TN. His body was found the next day. ]

Married Martha Elizabeth Narcissa Stephens, daughter of Dennis Stephens and Jane Hudson, on 20 Dec 1848, Marshall Co., MS. Martha was born 22 Dec 1828 in Williamson Co., TN; died 16 Jul 1906 in Tallahatchie Co., MS. RN=1199. Both Berry and Martha are buried at the Bethel Cemetery, Enid-Teasdale, Tallahatchie Co., MS. Children:

+ 550 i. Azalee E.⁶ Best. RN=1211.

+ 551 ii. Lafayette Ozro ⁶Best. RN=1210.

552 iii. James Taylor ⁶Best. Born 25 Mar 1858 in Marshall Co., MS; died 22 Jan 1942 in Tallahatchie Co., MS. RN=1213. Married Cora E. Covington Martin on 16 Dec 1884 in Tallahatchie Co., MS. RN=3023. She was born ca 1857 in MS; died 5 Jul 1930 in Tallahatchie Co., MS. Both James and Cora are buried at Bethel Cemetery, Enid-Teasdale, Tallahatchie Co., MS. No children.

+ 553 iv. Walter Robert ⁶ Best, M.D. RN=1217.

+ 554 v. Mary Euphemia ⁶Best. RN=1212.

+ 555 vi. Cecilia Abbazenia ⁶ Best. RN=1214.

+ 556 vii. Leilia Catherine ⁶ Best. RN=2583.

+ 557 viii. Romelia Alverado ⁶ Best. RN=2694.

179. Joanna ⁵ Best. (Abijah ⁴, Jonathan ³, Bostian ², Sebastian ¹, Anton ^A, ? ^B). Born 7 Mar 1830 in Lauderdale Co., AL; died 27 Jan 1901 in Oglesby, Coryell Co., TX. RN=640. 1860, 1870 Censuses, Marshall Co., MS, 1900 Census, Coryell Co., TX.

Married Joseph Stanley McAnulty on 19 Dec 1848 in Marshall Co., MS. Joseph was born 7 Nov 1821 in Cabarras Co., NC; died Jan 1901 in Oglesby, Coryell Co., TX. RN=1200. Both Joseph and Joanna are buried at Post Oak Cemetery, Oglesby, Coryell Co., TX. Children:

+ 558 i. Janette L.⁶McAnulty. RN=2584.

+ 559 ii. Jane Medora⁶McAnulty. RN=1219.

560 iii. Joseph Abijah⁶McAnulty. RN=1220. Born 25 Jul 1855 in Marshall Co., MS; death date and place unknown. Descendants unknown.

561 iv. John William⁶McAnulty. RN=2695. Born 29 Oct 1857 in Marshall Co., MS; death date and place unknown. Descendants unknown.

+ 562 v. Johnnie Joanna⁶McAnulty. RN=1218.

563 vi. Charles P.⁶McAnulty. RN=3101. Born in 1862 in Marshall Co., MS; death date and place unknown. Descendants unknown.

+ 564 vii. Robert William⁶McAnulty. RN=3102.

565 viii. Johanna ⁶ McAnulty. RN=4530. Born ca 1869 in Marshall Co., MS; death date and place unknown. Descendants unknown.

+ 566 ix. Berry Lee⁶McAnulty. RN=3103.

567 x. Jimmie⁶ McAnulty. RN=3105. Birth and death dates and places unknown. Descendants unknown.

180. Washington Marion ⁵ Best. (Abijah ⁴, Jonathan ³, Bostian ², Sebastian ¹, Anton ^A, ? ^B). Born 6 Nov 1831, in Lauderdale Co., AL; died 15 Nov 1916 in Bronte, Coke Co., TX. RN=642. [NOTE 1: Dates confirmed by death certificate.] 1850, 1860, 1870 Censuses, Marshall Co., MS, 1880 Census, White Co., AR, 1900 Census, Coke Co., TX. [NOTE 2: Served with Fort's Scouts (MS) (Confederacy) during Civil War.]

Married Susan Malinda Anderson, daughter of Andrew and Mary (?) Anderson, on 14 Feb 1854 in Marshall Co., MS. RN=1202. Susan was born 27 Jan 1835 in Marshall Co., MS; died 2 Apr 1923 in Bronte, Coke Co., TX. Both Washington and Susan are buried at Fairview Cemetery, Bronte, Coke Co., TX. Children:

+ 568 i. Susan Rosanna ⁶ Best. RN=1223.

569 ii. M. E.⁶Best. RN=3123. Born 1856, place unknown; died 1858, place unknown. Single; no children.

+ 570 iii. Andrew Marion ⁶Best. RN=1222.

571 iv. Alice Alcora ⁶ Best. RN=3125. Born 1862, place unknown; died 1866, place unknown. Single; no children.

+ 572 v. George Washington ⁶Best. RN=1224.

+ 573 vi. Gustavous Adolphus ⁶Best. RN=1225.

+ 574 vii. Robert J.⁶Best. RN=3136.

181. John Westley ⁵ Best. (Abijah ⁴, Jonathan ³, Bostian ², Sebastian ¹, Anton ^A, ? ^B). Born 1833 in Lauderdale Co., AL; died 1 Jun 1910 in White Co., AR. RN=643. 1850, 1860, 1870, 1880 Censuses, Marshall Co., MS. [NOTE 1: Served with Co. G, 17^th MS Infantry (Confederacy), during the Civil War.] [NOTE 2: Per the 1900 Census of White Co., AR, there is almost a 15-year gap between the births of his two known sons. His second son was listed in the 1900 Census as Brother . In the absence of a death date for his wife, Nancy, his second son may have been by a second wife, but not confirmed!] He was living with his son, John Bunyan, in the 1910 Census of White Co., AR (16 Apr 1910).

Married Nancy Jane Strickland on 15 Jan 1864 in Marshall Co., MS. Nancy was born 9 Nov 1844, place unknown; died in 1883, place unknown. RN=1203. He is buried at Bethesda Cemetery, Rose Bud, White Co., AR; her burial location unknown. Children:

+ 575 i. Joseph Lee ⁶Best. RN=1226.

+ 576 ii. John Bunyan ⁶ Best. RN=1227.

183. Charles Burrow ⁵ Best. (Abijah ⁴, Jonathan ³, Bostian ², Sebastian ¹, Anton ^A, ? ^B). Born 10 Jan 1835 in Marshall Co., MS; died 7 Jun 1917 in Newport, Jackson Co., AR. RN=12. 1850, 1860, 1870 Censuses, Marshall Co., MS, 1900, 1910 Censuses, Jackson Co., AR. Occupation: Merchant. [NOTE: Served with Co. G, 17^th MS Infantry (Confederacy), during the Civil War; wounded at the Battle of the Wilderness, Spotsylvania Co., VA on 7 May 1864.]

Married Mary Elizabeth Jones, daughter of Wyatt Hawkins Hawk Jones and Mary Cornelia Neely Goodwin, on 19 Dec 1865 in Marshall Co., MS. Born 12 Mar 1846 in Wall Hill, MS; died 17 Jun 1927 in Newport, Jackson Co., AR. RN=13. Both Charles and Mary are buried at Walnut Grove Cemetery, Newport, Jackson Co., AR. Children:

577 i. Charles ⁶Best. Born 6 Mar 1868 in Marshall Co., MS; died there 28 Nov 1868. RN=611. Buried at Tallaloosa Cemetery, Marshall Co., MS. Single; no children.

+ 578 ii. Charles Winfield ⁶ Best. RN=612.

+ 579 iii. Robert Marion ⁶ Best. RN=6.

+ 580 iv. Donnie Easton ⁶ Best. RN=613.

+ 581 v. Edwin (or Edward) Quil ⁶ Best. RN=614.

+ 582 vi. Berry Joseph ⁶Best. RN=615.

+ 583 vii. Jewell Simpson ⁶Best. RN=616.

+ 584 viii. Ira D.⁶ Best. RN=617.

585 ix. Perla Lorena ⁶ Best. Born 28 Feb 1888, place unknown; died 1969 in Jackson Co., AR. RN=618. Married Donnell James Ethridge on 7 Jul 1907 in Jackson Co., AR. RN=1271. Donnell was born 12 Mar 1882 in AR; died 30 Mar 1945 in Newport, Jackson Co., AR. 1930, 1940 Censuses, Jackson Co., AR. Children: Adopted Lottie Perla Best (see #434 below). RN=1265. Both Donnell and Perla are buried at Walnut Grove Cemetery, Newport, Jackson Co., AR. No other children.

184. Martha E.⁵ Best. (Abijah ⁴, Jonathan ³, Bostian ², Sebastian ¹, Anton ^A, ? ^B). Born ca 1839 near Wall Hill, Marshall Co., MS; death date and place unknown. RN=645. 1850, 1860 Censuses, Marshall Co., MS.

Married Thomas N. Brown Sr. on 22 Jul 1868 in Marshall Co., MS. RN=1205. [NOTE: Unable to locate the family in the 1870 Census.] Children:

+ 586 i. Thomas N.⁶ Brown Jr. RN=1228.

185. Sarah Jane Jennie Beam ⁵ Best. (Abijah ⁴, Jonathan ³, Bostian ², Sebastian ¹, Anton ^A, ? ^B). Born May 1842 in Wall Hill, Marshall Co., MS; died 1 Jul 1907 in Conway, Faulkner Co., AR. RN=646. 1850, 1860, 1870 Censuses, Marshall Co., MS, 1880 Census, Marion Co., AR, 1900 Census, Faulkner Co., AR.

Married (1) Archibald Melville Roberson (or Robison or Robeson) on 29 Jan 1859 in Marshall Co., MS. RN=1206. He was born ca 1833 in NC; killed in action on 3 May 1863, probably in the Battle of Chancellorsville, Spotsylvania Co., VA. [NOTE 1: Served as a Pvt. with Co. G, 17^th MS Infantry (Confederacy), during the Civil War.] Children:

+ 587 i. Archibald Archie William ⁶ Roberson. RN=1229.

+ 588 ii. Winfield B.⁶ Roberson. RN=1230.

Married (2) David C. Parker, son of Ephraim and Elizabeth (?) Parker, ca 1865; place unknown. RN=1207. David was born in Mar 1846 in NC; died 1921 in Faulkner Co., AR. [NOTE 2: Served with Co. G, 18^th MS Infantry (Confederacy), during the Civil War.] 1870 Census, Marshall Co., MS, 1900 Census, Faulkner Co., AR. Both Sarah and David are buried at New Liberty Cemetery, Hamlet, Faulkner Co., AR. Children (per the 1900 Census, they had 11 children but only 8 still living; first two are assumed to have died young, leaving 2 unknown):

589 i. Cora ⁶Parker. RN=1232. Birth/death dates/places unknown. Single; no children.

590 ii. Elizabeth ⁶ Parker. RN=1235. Birth/death dates/places unknown. Single; no children.

+ 591 iii. Robert A.⁶ Parker. RN=1233.

+ 592 iv. Mary Ethel ⁶ Parker. RN=1231.

593 vi. Saleda A.⁶ Parker. RN=9702. Born ca 1872 in AR; death date and place unknown. Descendants unknown.

+ 594 v. James Madon ⁶ Parker. RN=1234.

595 vii. Neoma B.⁶ Parker. RN=9703. Born ca 1874 in AR; death date and place unknown. Descendants unknown.

596 viii. Arkansas T.⁶ Parker. RN=9704. Born ca 1877 in AR; death date and place unknown. Descendants unknown.

597 ix. Susan Della ⁶ Parker. RN=9705. Born 8 Jun 1879 in AR; died 29 Sep 1962 in Avenal, Kings Co., CA. Married Luther Martin Wiggs on 11 Sep 1898 in Faulkner Co., AR. RN=9616. He was born 18 Apr 1879 in AR; died 6 Feb 1924 in Arkansas Co., AR. She is buried at Grangeville Cemetery, Armona, Kings Co., CA; his burial location unknown. Descendants unknown.

188. William Carroll ⁵ Best. (Charles Charlie ⁴, Jonathan ³, Bostian ², Sebastian ¹, Anton ^A, ? ^B). Born Oct 1823 in Lauderdale Co., AL; died 16 Jan 1864 in West Alton, Madison Co., IL. RN=3246. 1850 Census, Lauderdale Co., AL, 1860 Census, Hardin Co., TN. [NOTE 1: Served as a Pvt., Co. A, 7th TN Infantry (Confederacy) which subsequently became the 21^st Wilson's Regiment in 1864 during the during the Civil War; he was captured in Hardin Co., TN on 27 Nov 1863 and died of smallpox in a POW camp in West Alton, Madison Co., IL.] [NOTE 2: Once infected with this highly contagious disease, prisoners were transported to a temporary hospital on a small island (Smallpox Island) formerly located immediately upstream of the current monument. The precise location of these soldier':s graves was unknown. Then, in 1935, a portion of the cemetery was inadvertently discovered during construction of the original locks and Dam #26 today. The remains of these Southern patriots rest beneath the regulation pool of the Melvin Price Locks and Dam. A monument is dedicated to their sacrifice and memory. This monument can be seen at: http://www.waymarking.com/waymarks/WM17VJ_Smallpox_Island_Memorial_West_Alton_Missouri. ]

Married (1) Mary Elizabeth Gordon on 21 Dec 1845 in Lawrence Co., TN. RN=3247. Birth date/place unknown; died ca 1856, place unknown. Her burial location unknown. Children:

+ 598 i. Charles Monroe ⁶ Best. RN=3254.

+ 599 ii. James Osro ⁶Best. RN=3248.

+ 600 iii. Sarah C.⁶ Best. RN=3252.

+ 601 iv. John Gordon ⁶Best. RN=3250.

Married (2) Sarah L. Williams ca 1860, place unknown. RN=3259. Sarah was born ca 1838 in TN; death date and place unknown. Children:

602 v. Mary ⁶Best. RN=3258. Mary was born in 1863 in Hardin Co., TN; death date and place unknown. Descendants unknown.

189. Sarah Ann Sally ⁵ Best. (Charles Charlie ⁴, Jonathan ³, Bostian ², Sebastian ¹, Anton ^A, ? ^B). Born Nov 1827 in AL; died 1901, place unknown. RN=3233. 1850, 1870 Censuses, Lauderdale Co., AL. 1880 Census, Cooke Co., TX, 1900 Census, Hunt Co., TX.

Married John Henry Gracy on 1 Aug 1847 in Lauderdale Co., AL. RN=3234. John was born in 1822 in AL; died in 1868 in Lauderdale Co., AL. Children:

603 i. Robert Duncan ⁶ Gracy. RN=2990. Born 23 Sep 1847 in AL; died 11 Aug 1926 in Lauderdale Co., AL. Married Susan L. Fisher on 16 Apr 1872 in Lauderdale Co., AL. RN=13463. She was born 3 Oct 1851 in Lauderdale Co., AL; died 17 Dec 1937 in Florence, Lauderdale Co., AL. Both Robert and Susan are buried at Center Star Cemetery, Center Star, Lauderdale Co., AL. Descendants unknown.

604 ii. Minerva Jane ⁶Gracy. RN=3562. Born 1850 in AL; death date and place unknown. Married Charles Franklin Ham on 6 Oct 1868 in Lauderdale Co., AL. RN=4451. Descendants unknown.

605 iii. John F.⁶ Gracy. RN=3563. Born May 1852 in AL; death date and place unknown. Descendants unknown.

606 iv. Benjamin Ben Franklin⁶Gracy. RN=3564. Born 1854 in AL; died 29 Jun 1923 in Murray Co., OK. Married Martha Ellen Howard on 28 Jun 1888 in Hunt Co., TX. RN=4452. She was born 20 Jan 1869 in TN; died 6 Dec 1926 in Murray Co., OK. Both Ben and Martha are buried at Palmer Cemetery, Sulfur, Murray Co., OK. Descendants unknown.

607 iv. Joseph Wiley ⁶Gracy. RN=3565. Born 1859 in AL; death date and place unknown. Descendants unknown.

608 v. Sarah Catherine ⁶Gracy. RN=3566. Born 18 Feb 1860 in Lauderdale Co., AL; died 1 Feb 1940 in Lamb Co., TX. Married George I. Moyers on 24 Dec 1877 in Jackson Co., AR. RN=7273. He was born 21 Jan 1855 in TN; died 1 Oct 1928 in Hall Co., TX. 1900 Census, Hunt Co., TX. Per their death certificates, both Sarah and George are buried at Lakeview, Hall Co., TX but actual cemetery location is unknown. No known children.

609 vi. Mary Louise⁶ Gracy. RN=3567. Born 1867 in AL; death date and place unknown. Descendants unknown.

190. James Ozro ⁵ Best. (Charles Charlie ⁴, Jonathan ³, Bostian ², Sebastian ¹, Anton ^A, ? ^B). Born Sep 1828 in Lauderdale Co., AL; died after Jun 1900 in Saline Co., AR. RN=3235. 1870 Census, Lauderdale Co., AL, 1900 Census, Union Co., AR. [NOTE 1: Unable to locate James in the 1880 Census. ]

Married (1) Nancy M. Hunt, daughter of Isaac and Martha (?) Hunt, on 17 Jan 1856 in Lauderdale Co., AL. RN=3236. She was born 1838 in TN; died pre-Jun 1880, place unknown. Burial locations unknown. Children:

610 i. John Henry ⁶ Best. RN=3568. Born ca 1860 in Lauderdale Co., AL; death date and place unknown. Descendants unknown.

611 ii. William ⁶Best. RN=3569. Born ca 1864 in Lauderdale Co., AL; death date and place unknown. Descendants unknown.

612 iii. Mary Fannie ⁶ Best. RN=3570. Born ca 1866 in Lauderdale Co., AL; death date and place unknown. Descendants unknown.

613 iv. Samuel ⁶ Best. RN=3571. Born ca 1868 in Lauderdale Co., AL; death date and place unknown. Descendants unknown.

614 v. Thomas ⁶Best. RN=3572. Born ca 1873 in Lauderdale Co., AL; death date and place unknown. Descendants unknown.

Married (2) Sarah J. Stewart pre-1883, place unknown. RN=4453. She was born 8 May 1851 in TN; died 25 Feb 1925 in Rattan, Pushmataha Co., OK. She is buried at the Rattan Cemetery, Rattan, Pushmataha Co., OK. 1910 Census, McCurtain Co., OK. [NOTE 2: Her tombstone says she was born in 1851 but the 1900 Census has her born May 1843.] Children:

+ 615 i. Elizabeth Lizzie ⁶Best. RN=4455.

+ 616 ii. Isabelle Izzie ⁶Best. RN=4454.

617 iii. Charley Heston ⁶Best. Born 1883 in McKinney, Collin Co., TX; died 8 Sep 1950 in Antlers, Pushmataha Co., OK. RN=4456. [NOTE 2: There is considerable variation on his actual birth date; the 1900 Census has him born 1883; his tombstone says he was born in 1887; his WWI Draft Registration Card has 28 Oct 1896. In the absence of more definitive information, the 1900 Census date will be used here.] At about age 60, he married a widow named May ?, with several grown children. RN=9258. She was born 1883, place unknown; died 1958 in Antlers, Pushmataha Co., OK. Both Charley and May are buried at Antlers Cemetery, Antlers, Pushmataha Co., OK. Charley and May had no children.

191. Minerva ⁵ Best. (Charles Charlie ⁴, Jonathan ³, Bostian ², Sebastian ¹, Anton ^A, ? ^B). Born 8 Aug 1829 in Lauderdale Co., AL; died 17 Feb 1882 in Dexter, Cooke Co., TX. RN=3239. 1850 Census, Lauderdale Co., AL, 1860 Census, Quachita Co., AR, 1880 Census, Cooke Co., TX.

Married William L. Meler, son of John Meler, on 24 Apr 1846 in Lauderdale Co., AL. RN=3240. William was born ca 1825 in TN; died 1885 in Dexter, Cooke Co., TX. She is buried at Hibbit Cemetery, Sturgeon Co., TX; his burial location unknown. Children:

+ 618 i. John C.⁶ Meler. RN=3573. o:p>

+ 619 ii. William Henry ⁶Meler. RN=3574.

+ 620 iii. James Frank ⁶ Meler. RN=3575.

621 iv. George L.⁶ Meler. RN=4925. Born ca 1858, probably Lauderdale Co., AL; death date and place unknown. Descendants unknown.

+ 622 v. Charles Washington⁶ Meler. RN=3792.

623 vi. Thomas Marion ⁶ Meler. Born 12 Dec 1865 in Little Rock, Pulaski Co., AR; died 15 Jan 1957 in Cordell, Washita Co., OK. RN=3821. Married Rebecca Evelyn Lee ca 1889, place unknown. RN=12781. She was born Jun 1870 in AR; died 5 Jun 1965 in Washita Co., OK. Both Thomas and Rebecca are buried at Lawnview Cemetery, Cordell, Washita Co., OK. Descendants unknown.

624 vii. Amanda Ann ⁶ Meler. Born 14 Feb 1867 in Van Buren, Crawford Co., AR; died 27 Oct 1946 in Minco, Grady Co., OK. RN=3889. Married Pressley M. Tennison, date and place unknown. RN=14126. He was born 24 Feb 1859, place unknown; died 7 Oct 1918 in Grady Co., OK. Amanda is buried at Evergreen Cemetery, Minco, Grady Co., OK; Pressley is buried at Ninneka Cemetery, Ninneka, Grady Co., OK. Descendants unknown.

+ 625 viii. Minerva Jane ⁶ Meler. RN=3755.

192. Charlotte ⁵ Best. (Charles Charlie ⁴, Jonathan ³, Bostian ², Sebastian ¹, Anton ^A, ? ^B). Born Oct 1831 in Lauderdale Co., AL; death date and place unknown. RN=3242. 1850, 1860, 1880, 1900 Censuses, Lauderdale Co., AL.

Married Gabriel Winston Butler Jr., son of Gabriel Old Gabe Winston Butler Sr. and (?) Littrell, on 1 Nov 1853 in Lauderdale Co., AL. RN=3243. Gabriel was born ca 1830 in AL; died 6 Apr 1872 in Alabama. Gabriel Jr. had been married previously to Sarah Ann Bevis on 24 Jan 1849 in Lauderdale Co., AL; there were no children. Sarah's birth and death dates are unknown. RN=4930. Children:

626 i. Sally Ann Sis ⁶ Butler. RN=3576. Born 1854 in Lauderdale Co., AL; death date and place unknown. Married John B. Lamar on 30 May 1880 in Lauderdale Co., AL. RN=4891. Descendants unknown.

+ 627 ii. John R.⁶Butler. RN=3580.

628 iii. Mary Susan ⁶ Butler. RN=3577. Birth and death dates unknown, but died young. Single; no chilren.

629 iv. Minervy Jane ⁶ Butler. RN=3578. Birth and death dates unknown. Descendants unknown.

630 v. Callie ⁶Butler. RN=3579. Birth and death dates unknown, but died at the age of 40. Single; no children.

+ 631 vi. Charles G.⁶Butler. RN=3581.

193. John W.⁵ Best. (Elijah ⁴, Jonathan ³, Bostian ², Sebastian ¹, Anton ^A, ? ^B). Born ca 1825 in AL; died after 1880, probably in TN. RN=7354. 1850 Census, Shelby Co., TN, 1860, 1870, 1880 Censuses, Lauderdale Co., TN.

Married (1) Martha C. Sanders on 8 Aug 1849 in Shelby Co., TN. RN=7357. Martha was born ca 1831 in TN; died after Sep 1860 in TN. Children:

632 i. Elizabeth ⁶Best. Born ca 1850 in TN; death date and place unknown. RN=7358. Descendants unknown.

633 ii. Robert A.⁶Best. Born Mar 1853 in TN; died 3 Aug 1919 in Ripley, Lauderdale Co., TN. RN=7359. Married Maggie Flora McIntyre on 16 Oct 1884 in Lauderdale Co., TN. RN=14327. She was born 4 May 1866 in Moore Co., NC; died 4 Jan 1952 in Ripley, Lauderdale Co., TN. Both Robert and Flora are buried at Maplewood Cemetery, Ripley, Lauderdale Co., TN. Descendants unknown.

+ 634 iii. Pearlina ⁶Best. RN=7360.

635 iv. John ⁶Best. Born ca 1854 in TN; death date and place unknown. RN=7361. Descendants unknown.

636 v. Elijah ⁶Best. Born ca 1857 in TN; death date and place unknown. RN=7362. Descendants unknown.

637 vi. Mary ⁶Best. Born ca 1859 in Lauderdale Co., TN; death date and place unknown. RN=7363. Descendants unknown.

Married (2) Elizabeth J. (or Sarah) Hutchison on 5 Aug 1861 in Lauderdale Co., TN. RN=7364. Sarah was born ca 1837 in TN; died ca 1871 in Lauderdale Co., TN. Children:

638 i. Sarah ⁶Best. Born ca 1863 in Lauderdale Co., TN; death date and place unknown. RN=7365. Descendants unknown.

Married (3) C. T. Sophronia McMahan on 6 Nov 1872 in Haywood Co., TN. RN=7366. Born ca 1835 in TN; death date and place unknown. Children:

639 i. Eugene ⁶Best. Born 14 Mar 1874 in Lauderdale Co., TN; died 1 Dec 1934 in Lauderdale Co., TN. RN=12313. Buried at Asbury Cemetery, Lauderdale Co., TN. Descendants unknown.

640 ii. Albert ⁶Best. Born ca 1875 in Lauderdale Co., TN; death date and place unknown. RN=12314. Descendants unknown.

641 iii. Florence ⁶Best. Born Jul 1879 in Lauderdale Co., TN; death date and place unknown. RN=12315. Descendants unknown.

194. Susan Malvina ⁵Best. (Elijah ⁴, Jonathan ³, Bostian ², Sebastian ¹, Anton ^A, ? ^B). Born ca 1829 in Alabama; died after Jun 1880 in White Co., AR. RN=7355. 1850 Census, Marshall Co., MS, 1870, 1880 Censuses, White Co., AR.

Married Jonathan J. Anderson on 5 Dec 1848 in Marshall Co., MS. He was born ca 1825 in SC; died before Jun 1880 in White Co., AR (Susan was listed as widowed in the 1880 Census). RN=7356. [NOTE: He may have been the Jonathan Anderson who served as a Pvt. with Co. A, 2^nd Regiment, MS Partisans (Confederacy), during the Civil War, but not confirmed.] Burial locations unknown. Children:

642 i. John Marion ⁶Anderson. Born 5 Nov 1849 in Marshall Co., MS; died 10 Dec 1888 in Pangburn, White Co., AR. RN=9633. Married Martha E. Davis on 6 Nov 1873 in White Co., AR. RN=11953. She was born ca 1859 in White Co., AR; death date and place unknown. He is buried at Henderson Cemetery, Pangburn, White Co., AR; her burial location unknown. Descendants unknown.

643 ii Andrew N.⁶Anderson. Born ca 1860 in AR; death date and place unknown. RN=9634. Descendants unknown.

644 iii. William Albert ⁶Anderson. Born Nov 1867 in AR; died 23 Apr 1937 in Terrell, Kaufman Co., TX. RN=9635. Married Amelia Mille Fletcher on 5 Jun 1894 in Lamar Co., TX. RN=14328. She was born 27 Mar 1874 in TX; died 9 Feb 1939 in Roxton, Lamar Co., TX. Both William and Amelia are buried at Restland Cemetery, Roxton, Lamar Co., TX. Descendants unknown.

196. Ebenezer ⁵ Best. (Elijah ⁴, Jonathan ³, Bostian ², Sebastian ¹, Anton ^A, ? ^B). Born ca 1836 in TN; death date and place unknown. RN=1811. 1860, 1870, 1880 Censuses, Lauderdale Co., TN.

Married (1) Harriet Braden on 7 Aug 1856 in Lauderdale Co., TN. RN=4496. No known children.

Married (2) Mary Jane Sanders on 7 Jul 1858 in Lauderdale Co., TN. RN=661. Mary Jane was born ca 1840 in TN; death date and place unknown. Children:

645 i. James ⁶Best. RN=4497. Born ca 1859 in MS; assumed to have died pre-1870 in Lauderdale Co., TN since he was not listed in the 1870 Census. Single; no children.

646 ii. Josephine ⁶Best. RN=4498. Born ca 1860 in TN; death date and place unknown. Descendants unknown.

647 iii. Martha >q>Mattie ⁶Best. RN=4499. Born ca 1866 in Lauderdale Co., TN; death date and place unknown. Descendants unknown.

648 iv. Albert Lee ⁶Best. RN=4500. Born ca 1868 in Lauderdale Co., TN; death date and place unknown. Descendants unknown.

649 v. Richard ⁶Best. RN=4501. Born ca 1870 in Lauderdale Co., TN; death date and place unknown. Descendants unknown.

650 vi. Samuel ⁶Best. RN=4502. Born ca 1873 in Lauderdale Co., TN; death date and place unknown. Descendants unknown.

651 vii. Mary E.⁶Best. RN=4503. Born ca 1876 in Lauderdale Co., TN; death date and place unknown. Descendants unknown.

200. William Henry ⁵ Best. (Elijah ⁴, Jonathan ³, Bostian ², Sebastian ¹, Anton ^A, ? ^B). Born Sep 1844 in MS; died 13 Jan 1907 in Pangburn, White Co., AR. RN=1815. 1850 Census, Marshall Co., MS, 1880, 1900 Censuses, White Co., AR. Buried at Henderson Cemetery, Pangburn, White Co., AR.

Married (1) Mary B. Anderson on 15 Feb 1872 in White Co., AR. RN=4483. Mary was born Jan 1852 in MS; death date and place unknown. [NOTE 1: The 1900 Census indicates that Mary was the mother of RN=4486 and RN=4487. Therefore, it is presumed that William had divorced Mary between 1882-1884 and then re-married her following Mollie's death in 1884.] Children:

652 i. Lummel A.⁶Best. RN=4564. Born ca 1873 in White Co., AR; death date and place unknown. Descendants unknown.

653 ii. James Edgar ⁶Best. RN=4484. Born 9 Aug 1874 in White Co., AR; died 1960 in Pangburn, White Co., AR. Married Viola Gifford on 10 Mar 1901 in Pangburn, White Co., AR. RN=3295. Viola was born 1877 in IA; died 1960 in Pangburn, White Co., AR. Both James and Viola are buried at Henderson Cemetery, Pangburn, White Co., AR. No children.

654 iii. Howard E.⁶Best. RN=4503. Born ca 1880 in White Co., AR; death date and place unknown. Descendants unknown.

Married (2) Mrs. Martha Mollie Henderson on 30 Jul 1884 in White Co., AR. RN=4535. Mollie was born ca 1851, place unknown; died 25 May 1884 in Pangburn, White Co., AR. Buried at Henderson Cemetery, Pangburn, White Co., AR. [NOTE 2: Tombstone in Henderson Cemetery identifies the wife of William H. Best only as Mollie with a death date as May 25, 1884 and age 33yrs or born ca 1851. Since there was no Martha listed, this is likely RN=4535 .] Children:

655 i. Thurbro Bocie ⁶Best. RN=3660. Born 1885 in Pangburn, White Co., AR; died 1904 in Pangburn, AR. Buried at Henderson Cemetery in Pangburn, White Co., AR. Single;no children.

Married (3) Mollie McCauley on 1 Jan 1888 in White Co., AR. RN=4469. Born Jan 1852 in MS; death date and place unknown. [NOTE 3: Arkansas marriage records clearly show that a W. H. Best married a Mollie McCauley on 1 Jan 1888 in White Co., AR. The 1900 Census of White Co., AR says that they had been married 12 years (or 1888). While not confirmed, it appears that this was his wife from his first marriage.] Children:

+ 656 iv. Lela Bell ⁶Best. RN=4486.

657 v. John Wesley ⁶ Best. RN=4487. Born 12 May 1893 in White Co., AR; died 24 Dec 1905 (or 1908) in Pangburn, White Co., AR. Buried at Henderson Cemetery, Pangburn, White Co., AR. Single; no children.

204. Marcilla Emily ⁵Best. (Ebenezer ⁴, Jonathan I³, Bostian ², Sebastian ¹, Anton ^A, ? ^B). Born ca 1842 in TN; died in or shortly after Jan 1872 following childbirth of twins in Tate Co., MS. RN=3292.

Married Thomas Crocker Redding on 10 Oct 1860 in Marshall Co., MS. RN=3293. Thomas was born Sep 1837 in NC; died 29 Jun 1915 in Abilene, Taylor Co., TX. 1850 Census, Shelby Co., TN, 1860 Census, Marshall Co., MS, 1880 Census, Tate Co., MS, 1900 Census, Caldwell Co., TX. [NOTE 1: Served with the 2^nd MS Partisan Rangers (Confederacy), during the Civil War.] [NOTE 2: Unable to locate family in 1870 Census or T. C. in the 1910 Census.] He is buried at Abilene Municipal Cemetery, Abilene, Taylor Co., TX. Children:

658 i. Artelia Tillie ⁶Redding. Born 22 Nov 1867 in MS; died 17 Dec 1898 in Caldwell Co., TX. RN=10512. Married John William Ulbrich on 18 Dec 1888 in Caldwell Co., TX. RN=13464. He was born 19 Nov 1868 in Caldwell Co., TX; died 8 Feb 1937 in Hondo, Medina Co., TX. Descendants unknown. [NOTE 3: Following Tillie's death in 1898, John married Maude Lillian Tilley on 27 May 1900 in Medina Co., TX. RN=13710. She was born 7 Nov 1877, place unknkown; died 3 Jun 1950 in Hondo, Medina Co., TX.] Tillie is buried at Koeglar Hill Cemetery, Caldwell Co., TX; both John and Maude are buried at Hondo Cemetery, Hondo, Medina Co., TX. Descendants unknown.

659 ii. Minnie ⁶Redding. Born 6 Jan 1872 in Coldwater, Tate Co., MS; died 29 Sep 1951 in Abilene, Taylor Co., TX. RN=10513. Twin of RN=9076. Married Mabry P. Roberts on 30 Dec 1901 in Abilene, Taylor Co., TX. RN=11895. He was born 24 Jul 1857 in SC; died 29 Apr 1934 in Abilene, Taylor Co., TX. [NOTE 4: His dates confirmed via death certificate.] [NOTE 5: Mabry had been married previously to Jane Roberts (RN=12992). She was born 16 Jan 1862 in MS; died 1 Mar 1901 in Abilene, Taylor Co., TX.] Minnie, Mabry, and Jane are all buried at Abilene Municipal Cemetery, Abilene, Taylor Co., TX. Descendants unknown.

660 iii. William C.⁶Redding. Born 6 Jan 1872 in MS; died 14 Aug 1956 in Wichita Falls, Wichita Co., TX. RN=9076. Twin of RN=10513. Buried at Abilene Municipal Cemetery, Abilene, Taylor Co., TX. [NOTE 6: Dates confirmed via death certificate.] Single; no children.

229. Christopher ⁵Bess. (William H.⁴, Peter ³, Bostian ², Sebastian ¹, Anton ^A, ? ^B). Born 1825 in Sullivan Co., MO; died 1868 in Salt Lake City, Salt Lake Co., UT. RN=12370.

Married Lucinda Cunningham on 13 Apr 1848 in St. Francois Co., MO. RN=12566. She was born 1825 in Farmington, St. Francois Co., MO; died 1912 in Bloomfield, Stoddard Co., MO. Both Christopher and Lucinda are buried at Zion Cemetery, Bloomfield, Stoddard Co., MO. Children:

661 i. Sarah Mahala ⁶Bess. Born Feb 1849 in MO; death date and place unknown. RN=14966. Married Benjamin Ragsdale ca 1865, likely in MO but unable to confirm. RN=15216. He was born ca 1846 in MO; death date and place unknown. Descendants unknown.

662 ii. William Joseph ⁶Bess. Born 6Sep 1854 in Ste. Genevieve, Ste. Genevieve Co., MO; died 2 Jan 1936 in Piggot, Clay Co., AR. RN=14967. Married Rebecca Alice Cabe (or McCabe) on 20 Jul 1873 in Stoddard Co., MO. RN=14972. She was born 29 Mar 1854 in Henry Co., TN; died 6 Dec 1935 in Malden, Dunklin Co., MO. Both William and Rebecca are buried at Park Cemetery, Malden, Dunklin Co., MO. Descendants unknown.

663 iii. Mary Jane ⁶Bess. Born ca 1856 in MO; thought to have died ca 1861 in MO but unable to confirm. RN=14968. Burial location unknown. Single; no children.

664 iv. Martin Luther ⁶Bess. Born 16 Aug 1859 in Ste. Genevieve Co., MO; died 1 Jan 1917 in Malden, Dunklin Co., MO. RN=14969. Married Amanda J. Cabe (or McCabe) on 25 Oct 1877 in Stoddard Co., MO. RN=14973. [NOTE: She was a younger sister of RN=14972.] She was born Oct 1859 in Henry Co., TN; death date and place unknown. He is buried at Memorial Park Cemetery, Malden, Dunklin Co., MO. Descendants unknown.

665 v. Elisha Dillard Lige ⁶Bess. Born 4 Sep 1861 in Bloomfield, Stoddard Co., MO; died 5 Sep 1941 in Kennett, Dunklin Co., MO. RN=14970. Married (1) Anna Rebecca Hoobler on 20 Jan 1887 in Stoddard Co., MO. RN=14974. She was born 4 Nov 1867 in Anna, Union Co., IL; died 13 Apr 1912 in Dunklin Co., MO. Descendants unknown. Following Anna's death, he married (2) Mrs. Tinie (née Penigar) Robertson on 21 Oct 1912 in Kennett, Dunklin Co., MO. RN=14975. She was born 30 Apr 1885 in Stoddard Co., MO; died 20 Apr 1953 in St. Louis, St. Louis Co., MO. Elisha and both wives are buried at Oak Ridge Cemetery, Kennett, Dunklin Co., MO. Descendants unknown.

666 vi. Cynthia Caroline ⁶Bess. Born 3 Mar 1862 in MO;died there 28 Aug 1901. RN=14971. Married John Westley Stanfill (or Stanfield) on 24 Feb 1878 in Stoddard Co., MO. RN=7014. He was born 4 Apr 1858 in Henderson Co., TN; died 10 Aug 1916 in Stoddard Co., MO. Cynthia is buried at Liberty Cemetery, Dunklin Co., MO ; John is buried at Bernie Memorial Cemetery, Bernie, Stoddard Co., MO. Descendants unknown.

285. Margurite Margaret ⁵ Bess. (Joshua ⁴, Peter ³, Bostian ², Sebastian ¹, Anton ^A, ? ^B). Born 13 Nov 1821 in Whitewater, Perry Co., MO; died there 22 Mar 1895. RN=12390.

Married Richard Anderson Murray on 21 Jul 1840 in Perry Co., MO. RN=12423. He was born 31 Mar 1821 in Madison, Monroe Co., MO; died 10 Jul 1860 in Perry Co., MO. Both Margaret and Richard are buried at Whitewater Christian Cemetery, Perryville, Perry Co., MO. Children:

667 i. William Franklin Frank ⁶Murray. Born 2 May 1841 in Knob Lick, St. Francois Co., MO; died 11 May 1925 in Orting, Pierce Co., WA. RN=14569. [NOTE 1: Served as a Sgt. with Co. A, 4th MO State Militia Cavalry (Union), during the Civil War.] Buried at Washington Soldiers Home Cemetery, Orting, Pierce Co., WA. Descendants, if any, unknown.

668 ii. Isaac ⁶Murray. Born 1844 in Perry Co., MO; died 28 Apr 1921 in Retsil, Kitsap Co., WA. RN=14570. [NOTE 1: Served as a Sgt. with Co. F, 50th MO Infantry (Union), during the Civil War. ] Buried at Washington Veterans Home Cemetery, Retsil, Kitsap Co., WA. Descendants, if any, unknown.

669 iii. Lavina Elizabeth ⁶Murray. Born 2 Apr 1844 in Perry Co., MO; died 21 Jul 1934 in Sacramento, Sacramento Co., CA. RN=14571. Married John Thomas Dee, Sr. on 27 Feb 1862 in Fredericktown, Madison Co., MO. RN=15318. He was born 4 Mar 1839 in Baltimore, Baltimore Co., MD; died 26 May 1924 in De Queen, Sevier Co., AR. Her burial location unknown; he is buried at Redmen Cemetery, De Queen, Sevier Co., AR. Descendants unknown.

670 iv. Louisa Jane ⁶Murray. Born 22 Aug 1846 in Perry Co., MO; died 30 Apr 1921 in Seattle, King Co., WA. RN=14572. Married Sebastian Urban on 12 Aug 1867 in Lebanon, Laclede Co., MO. RN=14574. He was born 5 Jul 1839 in Saxony, Germany; died 12 Jun 1926 in King Co., WA. [NOTE 3: Served as a Pvt. with Co. A, 1st Reg., US Reserve Corps, MO Home Guard (Union), during the Civil War.] Both Louisa and Sebastian are buried at Washington Veterans Home Cemetery, Retsil, Kitsap Co., WA. Descendants unknown.

671 v. Joshua B.⁶Murray. Born ca 1850 in Perry Co., MO; death date and place unknown. RN=14573. Married Nancy Townsend on 29 Oct 1874 in Madison Co., MO. RN=14626. She was born 12 Sep 1859 in MO; died 21 Nov 1932 in St. Louis, St. Louis Co., MO. [NOTE 4: She married twice after Joshua Murray.] Descendants unknown.

672 vi. Thomas B.⁶ Murray. Born ca 1852 in Perry Co., MO; death date and place unknown but pre-Jun 1900. RN=14616. Married Mary Etta Mercer on 19 Mar 1874 in Perry Co., MO. RN=14627. She was born 16 Dec 1852 in Perry Co., MO; died 24 Feb 1935 in Madison Co., MO. Burial locations unknown. Descendants unknown.

673 vii. Robert Anderson ⁶ Murray. Born 8 Nov 1853 in Perry Co., MO; died 11 Feb 1912 in Charleston, Mississippi Co., MO. RN=14622. Married Bertha Juliane Bastain on 10 Oct 1886 in Mississippi Co., MO. RN=14625. She was born 27 May 1864 in Charleston, Coles Co., IL; died 19 Nov 1938 in Wyatt, Mississippi Co., MO. Both Robert and Bertha are buried at Oak Grove Cemetery, Charleston, Mississippi Co., MO. Descendants unknown.

674 viii. James Bennett ⁶ Murray. Born 5 Mar 1855 in Perry Co., MO; died there 30 Jun 1920. RN=14618. Married Mary Elizabeth Womack, date and place unknown. RN=14621. She was born 6 Oct 1852 in Perry Co., MO; died there 8 Jan 1913. Both James and Mary are buried at Whitewater Christian Cemetery, Perryville, Perry Co., MO. Descendants unknown.

675 ix. Peter ⁶ Murray. Born 23 Mar 1857 in Perryville, Perry Co., MO; died 14 Oct 1944 in San Antonio, Bexar Co., TX. RN=14619. Married Hattie Mercer on 21 Oct 1879 in Perry Co., MO. RN=14624. She was born 20 Mar 1861 in MO; died 17 Oct 1929 in San Antonio, Bexar Co., TX. Both Peter and Hattie are buried at San Jose Burial Park, San Antonio, Bexar Co., TX. Descendants unknown.

676 x. John ⁶ Murray. Born ca 1858 in Perry Co., MO; death date and place unknown. RN=15395. Descendants unknown.

286. Sarah Ellen ⁵ Bess. (Joshua ⁴, Peter ³, Bostian ², Sebastian ¹, Anton ^A, ? ^B). Born 1826 in Perry Co., MO; died 1 May 1891 in Ste. Genevieve Co., MO. RN=12391. 1850, 1860, 1870, Censuses, St. Francois Co., MO, 1880 Census, Ste. Genevieve Co., MO.

Married William Isom Murray on 19 Aug 1841 in Perry Co., MO. RN=12424. He was born 17 Jan 1820 in Madison, Monroe Co., MO; died 29 Jul 1897 in Perry Co., MO. Both Sarah and William are buried at Mayberry Cemetery, Avon, Ste. Genevieve Co., MO. Children:

+ 677 i. Purliza Catherine ⁶Murray. RN=14575.

678 ii. Jonathan B.⁶Murray. Born ca 1843 in St. Francois Co., MO; death date and place unknown. RN=14576. Descendants unknown.

679 iii. Mary Elizabeth ⁶Murray. Born ca 1845 in St. Francois Co., MO; died 15 Dec 1911 in Browning, Schuyler Co., IL. RN=14577. Married Davis Mallory Douglas on 26 Sep 1866 in Iron Mountain, St. Francois Co., MO. RN=14588. He was born 8 Dec 1839 in Indiana; died 12 Apr 1917 in Browning, Schuyler Co., IL. Burial locations unknown. Descendants unknown.

680 iv. Lutitia ⁶Murray. Born 1848 in St. Francois Co., MO; died 1 Apr 1939 in KS. RN=14578. Married Johnathan Thomas Davis on 5 Nov 1871 in Perry Co., MO. RN=14589. He was born 1 Jun 1850 in MO; died 5 Jul 1923 in KS. Both Lutitia and Johnathan are buried at Mulvane Cemetery, Mulvane, Sumner Co., KS. Descendants unknown.

681 v. Francis Marion ⁶Murray. Born 13 Nov 1850 in MO;died 27 Sep 1934 in Colville, Stevens Co., WA. RN=14579. Married Elizabeth Ann Davis on 12 Oct 1870, place unknown. RN=14590. She was born Feb 1853 in MO; death date and place unknown. He is buried at Evergreen Cemetery, Colville, Stevens Co., WA; her burial location unknown. Descendants unknown.

+ 682 vi. William David ⁶Murray. RN=14580.

683 vii. Andrew Jackson ⁶Murray. Born 7 Dec 1854 in Madison Co., MO; died 6 Oct 1930 in Astoria, Fulton Co. IL. RN=14581. Married Elizabeth Weishaar, date and place unknown. RN=14592. He is buried at Bader Cemetery, Bader, Schuyler Co., IL; her burial location unknown. Descendants unknown.

684 viii. Luvinia Jane ⁶Murray. Born Nov 1858 in St. Francois Co., MO; died 11 Feb 1952 in Colville, Stevens Co., WA. RN=14582. Married Isaac Josephus Liddle on 21 Dec 1876 in Ste. Genevieve Co., MO. RN=14593. He was born Jul 1848 in MO; died 18 Feb 1936 in Colville, Stevens Co., WA. Both Luvinia and Isaac are buried at Highland Cemetery, Colville, Stevens Co., WA. Descendants unknown.

685 ix. Susan Emma ⁶Murray. Born 1861 in St. Francois Co., MO; death date and place unknown. RN=14583. Married James Conway on 1 Apr 1877 in Ste. Genevieve Co., MO. RN=14594. He was born ca 1857 in MO; death date and place unknown. Descendants unknown.

686 x. Margaret Louise Maggie ⁶Murray. Born 9 Nov 1864 in Perry Co., MO; died 14 Jan 1924 in Anaconda, Deer Lodge Co., MT. RN=14584. Married Dr. Henry Joel Counts on 7 Apr 1886 in Ste. Genevieve Co., MO. RN=14595. He was born 29 Aug 1856 in Ste. Genevieve Co., MO; died 30 Aug 1905, place unknown. Both Maggie and Joel are buried at Mayberry Cemetery, Avon, Ste. Genevieve Co., MO. Descendants unknown.

687 xi. Sarah Ellen ⁶Murray. Born May 1866 in St. Francois Co., MO; died 4 Oct 1941 in Treece. Cherokee Co., KS. RN=14585. Married John V. Pool on 11 Aug 1889 in St. Francois Co., MO. RN=14596. He was born Mar 1860 in MO; died 1928 in KS. Both Sarah and John are buried at Baxter Springs Cemetery, Baxter Springs, Cherokee Co., KS. Descendants unknown.

311. Ransom J.⁵ Smith. (Matilda Adeline Bess Smith ⁴, Peter ³, Bostian ², Sebastian ¹, Anton ^A, ? ^B). Born ca 1828 in Jackson, Cape Girardeau Co., MO; died 9 Apr 1865 in St. Louis, St. Louis Co., MO. RN=12411. [NOTE 1: Served as a Pvt. with Co. I, 47^th Regiment, MO Infantry (Union), during the Civil War. He was discharged 29 Mar 1865 and admitted to the Benton Barracks Hospital where he died from rubella (German measles).] He is buried at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery, St. Louis, St. Louis Co., MO.

Married Rosana Elizabeth Lance on 5 Mar 1855 in Bollinger Co., MO. RN=13826. She was born 14 Nov 1835 in Patton, Bollinger Co., MO; died 4 Feb 1933 in Lutesville, Bollinger Co., MO. She is buried at Patton Cemetery, Patton, Bollinger Co., MO. [NOTE 2: Following Ransom's death in 1865, Rosana married his younger brother, Henry James Smith, on 5 Mar 1867 in Bollinger Co., MO. RN=12418. See #311 above.] Children (by Ransom):

688 i. Sarah Adaline ⁶Smith. Born 20 Sep 1863 in Bollinger Co., MO; died 29 Aug 1955 in Lutesville, Bollinger Co., MO. RN=13827. Married Chesley Nicholas Dennis on 1 Nov 1881 in Bollinger Co., MO. RN=13828. He was born 10 Dec 1859 in Bollinger Co., MO; died 6 Nov 1930 in Patton, Bollinger Co., MO Both Sarah and Chesley are buried at Patton Cemetery, Patton, Bollinger Co., MO. Descendants unknown.

322. Andrew Littleton ⁵ Cline. (Arilla Rilla Bess Cline ⁴, Martin ³, Bostian ², Sebastian ¹, Anton ^A, ? ^B). Born ca 1831 in Cape Girardeau Co., MO; died post-11 Jun 1880 in Mount Carmel, Wabash Co., IL. RN=12658. 1850, 1860, 1870, 1880 Censuses, Stoddard Co., MO. [NOTE: Served as a Sgt., Co. F, 46^th Battalion, VA Cavalry (Confederacy), during the Civil War.] He is buried at Friendsville Cemetery, Friendsville, Wabash Co., IL.

Married (1) Frances Fanney Hinsa ?, date and place unknown, but assumed ca 1849 in MO, but unable to verify date or place. RN=12660. She was born ca 1828 in TN; death date and place unknown. Children:

689 i. Benjamin M.⁶Cline. Born ca 1850 in Stoddard Co., MO; death date and place unknown. RN=12662. Married Frances Emily E. Porche on 23 Jan 1871 in Stoddard Co., MO. RN=13382. She was born ca 1852 in TN; death date and place unknown. Descendants unknown.

690 ii. Rilla Rilly Ann ⁶Cline. Born ca 1854 in Stoddard Co., MO; died in 1883 in Bloomfield, Stoddard Co., MO. RN=12663. Married Henry Peter Daewaell on 10 Jun 1879 in Stodddard Co., MO. RN=13383. He was born 7 Aug 1849 in Copenhagen, Denmark; died 18 Jun 1913 in Bloomfield, Stoddard Co., MO. Both Rilly and Henry are buried at Walker Cemetery, Bloomfield, Stoddard Co., MO. Descendants unknown.

691 iii. Samuel P.⁶Cline. Born ca 1857 in Stoddard Co., MO; death date and place unknown. RN=12664. Descendants unknown.

692 iv. Fanny ⁶Cline. Born Sep 1859 in Stoddard Co., MO; death date and place unknown. RN=12665. Descendants unknown.

693 v. Nathan ⁶Cline. Born 22 Apr 1863 in Stoddard Co., MO; died there 12 Nov 1883. RN=12666. Married Elizabeth Lowery on 20 Apr 1883 in Stoddard Co., MO. RN=12734. Nathan is buried at Clines Cemetery, Bloomfield, Stoddard Co., MO. No known children.

Married (2) Mrs. Mary (née Veatch) Stockham on 16 Oct 1874 in Mississippi Co., MO. RN=12661. She was born ca 1857 in MO; died 13 Oct 1886 in MO. Buried at Bloomfield Cemetery, Bloomfield, Stoddard Co., MO. Children:

694 vi. Martin ⁶Cline. Born ca 1875 in Stoddard Co., MO; death date and place unknown. RN=12667. Descendants unknown.

323. Charity Jane ⁵ Cline. (Arilla Rilla Bess Cline ⁴, Martin ³, Bostian ², Sebastian ¹, Anton ^A, ? ^B). Born ca 1832 in Stoddard Co., MO; death date and place unknown. RN=12659. 1850, 1860, 1870, 1880 Censuses, Stoddard Co., MO.

Married Samuel Robey ca 1847, place unknown. RN=12668. He was born ca 1820 in KY; death date and place unknown. [NOTE 1: Various records differ in the surname spelling some have Roby, others have Robey; the latter will be used here.] Children:

695 i. Benjamin Nelson ⁶Robey. Born ca 1848 in Stoddard Co., MO; died 1891, place unknown. RN=12669. Married (1) Sarah Ann Tennessee Hibbs on 11 May 1865 in Stoddard Co., MO. RN=12679. Descendants unknown. Married (2) Margaret Elizabeth Taylor Alsup ca 1872-73 in Stoddard Co., MO. RN=12682. Married (3) Sarah Porch on 15 Apr 1875 in Stoddard Co., MO. RN=12680. Descendants unknown. Married (4) Martha Lucinda Kirby Alsup on 10 Sep 1876 in Stoddard Co., MO. RN=12681. She was born ca 1849 in TN; death date and place unknown. Descendants unknown.

696 ii. Lydia C.⁶Robey. Born ca 1852 in Stoddard Co., MO; died pre-11 Jun 1880, presumably in Stoddard Co., MO, but unable to confirm. RN=12670. Married Layman David Kirby on 9 May 1875 in Stoddard Co., MO. RN=12716. He was born ca 1857 in TN; death date and place unknown. [NOTE 2: Per the 1880 Census, Stoddard Co., MO, he was widowed.] Descendants unknown.

697 iii. Susan E.⁶Robey. Born ca 1853 in Stoddard Co., MO; death date and place unknown. RN=12671. Married Allen Baker on 19 Apr 1877 in Stoddard Co., MO. RN=12683. Descendants unknown.

698 iv. Martin Van Buren ⁶Robey. Born ca 1855 in Avert, Stoddard Co., MO; died there ca 1891. RN=12672. Married Ann Annie Stump on 24 Feb 1878 in Stoddard Co., MO. RN=12684. Descendants unknown.

699 v. Henry ⁶Robey. Born ca 1858 in Stoddard Co., MO; death date and place unknown, but thought to be after the 1870 Census. RN=12673. Single; no children.

700 vi. Andrew Andy Price ⁶Robey. Born 5 Jun 1863 in Stoddard Co., MO; died 15 Sep 1936 in Avert, Stoddard Co., MO. RN=12674. Married (1) Frances Elizabeth Pratt on 15 Mar 1883 in Stoddard Co., MO. RN=12685. She was born 1 Jun 1868 in MO; died 22 Dec 1889 in Stoddard Co., MO. Descendants unknown. Married (2) Mollie E. Stropp on 14 Apr 1891 in Stoddard Co., MO. RN=12686. She was born 23 Nov 1873 in Bloomfield, Stoddard Co., MO; died 16 Aug 1943 in Stoddard Co., MO. Descendants unknown. Andrew and both wives are buried at Clines Cemetery, Bloomfield, Stoddard Co., MO. [NOTE 3: Dates on Andrew and Mollie confirmed via death certificates.] Descendants unknown.

701 vii. Nancy Ann ⁶Robey. Born 31 Oct 1865 in Stoddard Co., MO; died there 28 Nov 1959. RN=12675. Married (1) William Y. Harper on 25 May 1882 in Stoddard Co., MO. RN=12687. Descendants unknown. Married (2) John Anderson Snider on 7 Mar 1886 in Stoddard Co., MO. RN=12717. He was born 23 Dec 1843 in MO; died there 18 Mar 1925. Both John and Nancy are buried at Ellis Cemetery, Stoddard Co., MO. Descendants unknown.

702 viii. Amanda Manday Elizabeth ⁶Robey. Born 22 Apr 1869 in Stoddard Co., MO; died 11 Aug 1934 in Smyrna, Montague Co., TX. RN=12676. Married (1) Seth Tet Lee on 25 Mar 1883 in Stoddard Co., MO. RN=12688. He was born Apr 1853 in Stoddard Co., MO; died 1901 in Sunset, Montague Co., TX. Tet is buried at Prairie's End Cemetery, Sunset, Montague Co., TX. Descendants unknown. Married (2) Oliver L. Masters on 9 Jul 1903 in Montague Co., TX. RN=12718. He was born 1844 in MO; died 1928 in Montague Co., TX. Both Manday and Oliver are buried at Smyrna Cemetery, Sunset, Montague Co., TX. Descendants unknown.

703 ix. James Monroe ⁶Robey. Born 1870 in Stoddard Co., MO; died 10 Jun 1953 in McCurtain Co., OK. RN=12677. Married Laura E. Long on 21 Sep 1889 in Stoddard Co., MO. RN=12689. She was born 19 Feb 1870, place unknown; died 2 Mar 1920 in McCurtain Co., OK. Both James and Laura and buried at Crown Hill Cemetery, Broken Bow, McCurtain Co., OK. [NOTE 4: Surname on their census records have Roby but their tombstones have Robey .] Descendants unknown.

324. Martin V.⁵ Cline. (Arilla Rilla Bess Cline ⁴, Martin ³, Bostian ², Sebastian ¹, Anton ^A, ? ^B). Born 18 Oct 1839 in Stoddard Co., MO in Stoddard Co., MO; died there 30 Mar 1915. RN=10126. [NOTE 1: Dates confirmed via death certificate.] Martin, Lizzie/q>, and Sarah are all buried at Clines Cemetery, Bloomfield, Stoddard Co., MO. 1870, 1900, 1910 Censuses, Stoddard Co., MO.

Married (1) Lidia Lizzie Stafford in 1859 in Stoddard Co., MO. RN=12690. She was born 31 Mar 1833 in MO; died 31 Dec 1872 in MO. Children:

704 i. Isaac ⁶Cline. Born 7 Jan 1861 in Stoddard Co., MO; died 25 Nov 1914 in St. Francis, Clay Co., AR. RN=12692. Married Evaline Eva M. Lemond on 28 Aug 1889 in Stoddard Co., MO. RN=12719. She was born Apr 1868 in Indiana; died 1956 in Nogales, Santa Cruz Co., AZ. He is buried at Gravel Cemetery, St. Francis, Clay Co., AR; she is buried at City of Nogales Cemetery, Nogales, Santa Cruz Co., AZ. Descendants unknown.

705 ii. Polly ⁶Cline. Born ca 1864 in Stoddard Co., MO; death date and place unknown. RN=12693. Descendants unknown.

706 iii. Roena Elizabeth ⁶Cline. Born 6 Aug 1866 in Stoddard Co., MO; died there 6 Nov 1890. RN=12694. Married Naamon David Kirby on 23 Jan 1881 in Stoddard Co., MO. RN=12720. He was born ca 1857 in TN; supposedly died Feb 1895 but place unconfirmed. Burial locations unknown. Descendants unknown.

707 iv. Christa ⁶Cline. Born ca 1872 in Stoddard Co., MO; death date and place unknown. RN=12695. Descendants unknown.

Married (2) Sarah Lee Tankersley on 7 Mar 1873 in Stoddard Co., MO. RN=12691. She was born 26 Jul 1839 in MO; died 16 Jan 1881 in Stoddard Co., MO. Children:

708 v. Samuel H.⁶Cline. Born ca 1874 in Stoddard Co., MO; death date and place unknown. RN=12696. Descendants unknown.

709 vi. Lidia ⁶Cline. Born ca 1876 in Stoddard Co., MO; death date and place unknown. RN=12697. Descendants unknown.

710 vii. Jesse ⁶Cline. Born 2 Aug 1878 in Stoddard Co., MO; died 22 Sep 1921 in Essex, Stoddard Co., MO. RN=12698. [NOTE 2: Dates confirmed via death certificate.] Married Alice Allie Ann Dowdy on 11VMar 1900 in Stoddard Co., MO. RN=12722. She was born 31 Jan 1881 in MO; died 25 Jan 1931 in Stoddard Co., MO. Following Jesse's death, Allie married John William Wellman on 31 Dec 1927 in Bloomfield, Stoddard Co., MO. RN=15284. He was born 1 Feb 1873 in Stoddard Co., MO; died there 28 Aug 1948. Jesse is buried at Taylor Cemetery, Essex, Stoddard Co., MO; Allie is buried at Bloomfield Cemetery, Bloomfield, Stoddard Co., MO; John is buried at Dexter Cemetery, Dexter, Stoddard Co., MO. Descendants unknown.

Married (3) Pairlee Oglesbee (née Trammell) Sinks on 25 Jun 1883 in Stoddard Co., MO. RN=10132. She was born 26 Aug 1864 in Wayne Co., IL; died 14 Apr 1943 in Bloomfield, Stoddard Co., MO. [NOTE 3: Dates confirmed via death certificate.] Pairlee is buried at Bluff Cemetery, Idalia, Stoddard Co., MO. Children:

711 viii. Ned ⁶Cline. Born 18 May 1887 in Essex, Stoddard Co., MO; died 15 Feb 1979 in Sikeston, New Madrid Co., MO. RN=12699. Married (1) Iva A. Hill on 7 Aug 1909 in Bloomfield, Stoddard Co., MO. RN=12721. She was born ca 1892 in MO; death date and place unknown. Married (2) Anna Zona Sanders on 28 Aug 1936 in Sikeston, Scott Co., MO. She was born 1 Sep 1907 in MO; died Mar 1979 in Sikeston, New Madrid Co., MO. RN=12725. Both Ned and Anna are buried at Memorial Park Cemetery, Sikeston, New Madrid Co., MO. Descendants unknown.

712 ix. Minerva Nervie J.⁶Cline. Born Nov 1889 in Stoddard Co., MO; died 7 Feb 1973 in Tulare Co., CA. RN=12700. Married Conrad Connie Bess on 2 Jun 1906 in Stoddard Co., MO. RN=12723. He was born 11 Feb 1887 in Idalia, Stoddard Co., MO; died 10 Jan 1958 in Los Angeles Co., CA. Divorced 14 Apr 1923 in Stoddard Co., MO. Descendants unknown.

713 x. John ⁶Cline. Born Dec 1898 in Stoddard Co., MO; death date and place unknown. RN=12701. Descendants unknown.

714 xi. Isa Belle ⁶Cline. Born 20 Jul 1903 in Stoddard Co., MO; death date and place unknown. RN=12702. Married (1) George Riley Wilson on 21 May 1919 in Stoddard Co., MO. RN=12726. He was born 13 Oct 1880 in MO; died 5 Dec 1921 in Idalia, Stoddard Co., MO. He is buried at Bluff Cemetery, Idalia, Stoddard Co., MO. Descendants unknown. Married (2) Judy Paul Cook on 22 Jul 1922 in Stoddard Co., MO. RN=12727. He was born 11 Mar 1897 in Stoddard Co., MO; died there 3 Aug 1950. Her burial location unknown; he is buried at Liberty Cemetery, Bloomfield, Stoddard Co., MO. Descendants unknown.

715 xii. Monroe H.⁶Cline. Born ca 1906 in Stoddard Co., MO; death date and place unknown, but he does not appear in the 1920 Census. RN=12703. Descendants unknown.

326. Nelson ⁵ Cline. (Arilla Rilla Bess Cline ⁴, Martin ³, Bostian ², Sebastian ¹, Anton ^A, ? ^B). Born 10 Oct 1847 in Stoddard Co., MO; died there 24 Mar 1933. RN=10128. 1870, 1880, 1900, 1910, 1930 Censuses, Stoddard Co., MO.

Married Nancy Elizabeth Magee on 25 Mar 1866 in Stoddard Co., MO. RN=10129. She was born 18 Sep 1850 in NC; died there 28 Aug 1936. Both Nelson and Nancy are buried at Bluff Cemetery, Idalia, Stoddard Co., MO. [NOTE 1: Dates confirmed via death certificates.] Children:

716 i. Juvanda Vanda A.⁶Cline. Born 4 Mar 1868 in Stoddard Co., MO; died 13 May 1940 in St. Louis, St. Louis Co., MO. RN=12704. [NOTE 2: Dates confirmed via death certificate; DC has Vanda and says she was divorced but earlier census records say she was widowed.] Married Robert C. Wilson on 23 Dec 1886 in Stoddard Co., MO. RN=12728. He was born 19 Oct 1859 in Stoddard Co., MO; died 8 Feb 1892, place unknown. He is buried at Ellis Cemetery, Stoddard Co., MO; she is buried at Lakewood Park Cemetery, St. Louis Co., MO. Descendants unknown.

717 ii. Lurella Rilly Francis ⁶Cline. Born 31 Jan 1870 in Stoddard Co., MO; died 29 Aug 1937 in Idalia, Stoddard Co., MO. RN=12705. Married James Thomas Bolin on 12 Jun 1888 in Stoddard Co., MO. RN=12729. He was born 8 Feb 1867 in MO; died 6 Feb 1940 in Stoddard Co., MO. [NOTE 3: Dates confirmed via death certificates but DC has Lulira Francis .] Both Rilly and James are buried at Bluff Cemetery, Idalia, Stoddard Co., MO. Descendants unknown.

718 iii. Viola ⁶Cline. Born 18 Dec 1871 in Bloomfield, Stoddard Co., MO; died 7 Nov 1965, assumed in Stoddard Co., MO but place unconfirmed. RN=12706. Married Joseph B. Monroe on 23 Dec 1891 in Stoddard Co., MO. RN=12724. He was born 19 Jul 1867 in KY; died 17 Jan 1936 in Stoddard Co., MO. [NOTE 4: His dates confirmed via death certificate.] Both Viola and Joseph are buried at Bluff Cemetery, Idalia, Stoddard Co., MO. Descendants unknown.

719 iv. Theodosia Docie C.⁶Cline. Born 25 May 1875 in Bloomfield, Stoddard Co., MO; died there 7 May 1964. RN=12707. Married William Jackson Wilson on 15 Mar 1896 in Stoddard Co., MO. RN=12731. He was born 17 Apr 1874 in Stoddard Co., MO; died 27 Apr 1954 in Bloomfield, Stoddard Co., MO. [NOTE 5: Dates confirmed via death certificates.] Both Docie and William are buried at Bluff Cemetery, Idalia, Stoddard Co., MO. Descendants unknown.

720 v. Alice Martha ⁶Cline. Born 28 Feb 1878 in Stoddard Co., MO; died 8 Feb 1977 in Bloomfield, Stoddard Co., MO. RN=12708. Twin of RN=12709. Married (1) Allen Carneal on 20 Feb 1898 in Stoddard Co., MO. RN=12735. He was born Nov 1865 in KY; death date and place unknown. Descendants unknown. Married (2) William R. Pace on 1 Jun 1913 in Stoddard Co., MO. RN=12736. He was born 4 Feb 1870 in Obion Co., TN; died 17 Feb 1954 in Bloomfield, Stoddard Co., MO. [NOTE 6: His dates confirmed via death certificate.] Both Alice and William are buried at Walker Cemetery, Bloomfield, Stoddard Co., MO. Descendants unknown.

721 vi. Benjamin Jasper ⁶Cline, M.D. Born 28 Feb 1878 in Stoddard Co., MO; died 15 Jan 1936 in Poplar Bluff, Butler Co., MO. RN=12709. Twin of RN=12708. [NOTE 7: Dates confirmed via death certificate.] Married (1) Calla Dona Curd on 9 Nov 1900 in Croon Ridge, Stoddard Co., MO. RN=12732. She was born 1 Nov 1881, place unknown; died 9 Sep 1905 in Stoddard Co., MO. Descendants unknown. Married (2) Xenia Loveless on 26 May 1909 in Stoddard Co., MO. RN=12733. She was born 3 Jun 1884 in Indiana; died 9 Apr 1975 in Poplar Bluff, Butler Co., MO. Both Benjamin and Xenia are buried at Woodlawn Cemetery, Poplar Bluff, Butler Co., MO. Descendants unknown.

722 vii. Jesse Anderson ⁶Cline. Born 16 Nov 1881 in Stoddard Co., MO; died 29 Oct 1956 in Oran, Scott Co., MO. RN=12710. [NOTE 8: Dates confirmed via death certificate.] Jesse is buried at Forest Hills Memorial Cemetery, Morley, Scott Co., MO. Descendants unknown.

723 viii. Rosa Ann ⁶Cline. Born 14 Oct 1883 in Stoddard Co., MO; died 29 Jan 1919 in Bloomfield, Stoddard Co., MO. RN=12711Married George Riley Wilson on 21 Mar 1901 in Stoddard Co., MO. RN=12726. He was born 13 Oct 1880 in MO; died 5 Dec 1921 in Idalia, Stoddard Co., MO. [NOTE 9: Dates confirmed via death certificates.] Both Rosa and George are buried at Bluff Cemetery, Idalia, Stoddard Co., MO. Descendants unknown.

328. Samuel Monroe ⁵ Cline. (Arilla Rilla Bess Cline ⁴, Martin ³, Bostian ², Sebastian ¹, Anton ^A, ? ^B). Born 17 Jun 1853 in Clines Island, Stoddard Co., MO; died 18 Jan 1928 in Bloomfield, Stoddard Co., MO. RN=10131. [NOTE 1: Dates confirmed via death certificate.] 1860, 1870, 1880, 1920 Censuses, Stoddard Co., MO. [NOTE 2: Unable to locate him in either 1900 or 1910 Censuses.] He is buried at County Home Cemetery, Bloomfield, Stoddard Co., MO.

Married (1) Lucretia E. Cofman on 1 Nov 1874 in Stoddard Co., MO. RN=12428. Birth date and place unknown; died 1878 in Stoddard Co., MO. Burial location unknown. Children:

724 i. Mary A.⁶Cline. Born ca 1877 in Stoddard Co., MO; death date and place unknown. RN=12714. Descendants unknown.

725 ii. Nancy A.⁶Cline. Born ca 1878 in Stoddard Co., MO; death date and place unknown. RN=12715. Descendants unknown.

Married (2) Emaline Lewis on 28 Oct 1879 in Stoddard Co., MO. RN=12712. Birth date and place unknown; death date and place unknown. Descendants, if any, unknown.

Married (3) Emaline Emma Campbell on 8 Jul 1883 in Stoddard Co., MO. RN=12713. Born Mar 1842 in TN; died 9 May 1920 in Stoddard Co., MO. She is buried at County Home Cemetery, Bloomfield, Stoddard Co., MO. Descendants, if any, unknown.

330. Absalom ⁵ Rhyne. (Thomas ⁴, Mary Elizabeth Best Rhyne ³, Bostian ², Sebastian ¹, Anton ^A, ? ^B). Born 20 Oct 1815 in Lincoln Co., NC; died 31 Dec 1901 in Iredell City, Iredell Co., NC. RN=7096. 1850, 1860, 1870, 1880, 1900 Censuses, Iredell Co., NC.

Married Mary E. Mosteller on 15 Sep 1838 in Lincoln Co., NC. RN=7098. She was born 1 Jul 1815 in NC; died 1 Aug 1900 in Iredell Co., NC. Both Absalom and Mary are buried at Friendship United Methodist Church Cemetery, Statesville, Iredell Co., NC. Children:

726 i. Susan Margaret Maggie ⁶Rhyne. Born 30 Oct 1840 in Iredell Co., NC; died 14 Feb 1931 in Shapesburg, Iredell Co., NC. RN=7119. Married Andrew L. Shields on 23 Feb 1877 in Iredell Co., NC. RN=14329. He was born ca 1820 in NC; death date and place unknown. [NOTE 1: He had been previously married to Elizabeth A. Macy (No RN).] Susan is buried at Friendship United Methodist Church in Statesville, Iredell Co., NC; Andrew's burial location unknown. Descendants unknown.

727 ii. Robert Noah ⁶Rhyne. Born 9 Nov 1842 in Lincoln Co., NC; died 3 Nov 1925 in Olin, Iredell Co., NC. RN=7118. Married Eliza J. Weisner in Aug 1870 in Iredell Co., NC. RN=14330. She was born 5 Feb 1850 in NC; died 7 Jun 1943 in Iredell Co., NC. [NOTE 2: Served as a Pvt. with Co.H, NC 4th Inf. Reg. (Confederacy) during the Civil War.] Both Robert and Eliza are buried at Friendship United Methodist Church in Statesville, Iredell Co., NC. Descendants unknown.

728 iv. Jonas J.⁶Rhyne. Born Dec 1844 in NC; death date and place unknown. RN=7120. Married Ruth A. Holland ca 1875 in NC. RN=14331. She was born Oct 1832 in NC; death date and place unknown. Burial locations unknown. Descendants unknown.

729 v. Frances ⁶Rhyne. Born ca 1847 in NC; death date and place unknown. RN=7122. Descendants unknown. Descendants unknown.

730 vi. William Luther ⁶Rhyne. Born ca 1849 in NC; death date and place unknown. RN=7121 . Descendants unknown.

731 vii. David C.⁶Rhyne. Born 31 Mar 1853 in Iredell Co., NC; died 25 Sep 1922 in Statesville, Iredell Co., NC. RN=7123. Married Susan Permelia Padgett ca 1879 in NC. RN=14332. She was born 12 Jun 1856 in NC; died 26 Sep 1916 in Iredell Co., NC. Both David and Susan are buried at Friendship United Methodist Church in Statesville, Iredell Co., NC. Descendants unknown.

732 viii. Ann S.⁶Rhyne. Born ca 1854 in NC; death date and place unknown. RN=7124. Descendants unknown.

733 ix. Sarah J.⁶Rhyne. Born ca 1856 in NC; death date and place unknown. RN=7125. Descendants unknown.

331. Solomon ⁵ Rhyne. (Thomas ⁴, Mary Elizabeth Best Rhyne ³, Bostian ², Sebastian ¹, Anton ^A, ? ^B). Born 15 Dec 1817 in NC; died 5 Feb 1889, place unknown. RN=7092. 1860, 1870, 1880 Censuses, Lincoln Co., NC.

Married Catherine Katie Carpenter on 26 Sep 1838 in Lincoln Co., NC. RN=7093. She was born 19 Jun 1819 in Lincoln Co., NC; died 15 Feb 1895 in Lincolnton, Lincoln Co., NC. Both Solomon and Katie are buried at Pisgah United Methodist Church Cemetery, Lincolnton, Lincoln Co., NC. Children:

734 i. Adam Marion ⁶Rhyne. Born ca 1841 in NC; died 25 Jan 1893 in Lexington, Davidson Co., NC. RN=7101. Married Sarah Sallie Colvard on 4 Sep 1865 in Mecklenburg Co., NC. Sallie was born ca 1841 in NC; died 8 Jun 1887 in Lexington, Davidson Co., NC. RN=7108. Descendants unknown.

735 ii. Nancy ⁶Rhyne. Born ca 1841 in NC; died 1863 in Lincoln Co., NC. RN=7102. Married Marcus Wilson Gates on 6 Nov 1860 in Lincoln Co., NC. RN=14333. [NOTE 1: Following Nancy's death in 1863, Wilson married Nancy's younger sister, Frances, on 1 Mar 1869 in Lincoln Co., NC. See below.] Her burial location unknown. Descendants unknown.

736 iii. Lawson ⁶Rhyne. Born ca 1844; death date and place unknown. RN=7104. Descendants unknown.

737 iv. Frances ⁶Rhyne. Born 28 Nov 1849 in Lincoln Co., NC; died 31 Mar 1917 in Lincolnton, Lincoln Co., NC. RN=7103. Married Marcus Wilson Gates on 1 Mar 1869 in Lincoln Co., NC. RN=14333. He was born 17 Feb 1840 in NC; died 19 Nov 1907 in Lincoln Co., NC. [NOTE 2: Served as a Pvt. in Co. I, 37^th NC Infantry (Confederacy), during the Civil War.] Both Frances and Wilson are buried at Pisgah United Methodist Church Cemetery, Lincolnton, Lincoln Co., NC. Descendants unknown.

738 v. Jacob Emanuel ⁶Rhyne. Born 11 Dec 1852 in NC; died 21 Mar 1916 in Lincolnton, Lincoln Co., NC. RN=7105. Married Margaret Callie Gates on 29 Oct 1876 in Lincoln Co., NC. RN=14334. She was born 9 Feb 1855 in NC; died 22 Apr 1935 in Lincoln Co., NC. Both Jacob and Callie are buried at Pisgah United Methodist Church Cemetery, Lincolnton, Lincoln Co., NC. Descendants unknown.

739 vi. Thomas ⁶Rhyne. Born ca 1856 in NC; death dates and place unknown. RN=7106. Descendants unknown.

+ 740 vii. Dora Ellen ⁶Rhyne. RN=7094.

741 viii. Charles Charlie R.⁶Rhyne. Born 2 Sep 1862 in Lincoln Co., NC; died 15 Jan 1937 in Lincolnton, Lincoln Co., NC. RN=7107. Married Sarah Jane Buff on 2 Sep 1883 in Gaston Co., NC. RN=12553. She was born 27 Aug 1862 in Cleveland Co., NC; died 19 Feb 1931 in Lincolnton, Lincoln Co., NC. Both Both Charlie and Sarah are buried at Pisgah United Methodist Church Cemetery, Lincolnton, Lincoln Co., NC. Descendants unknown.

338. Nancy Jane ⁵ Best. (John Zan ⁴, Daniel ³, Bostian ², Sebastian ¹, Anton ^A, ? ^B). Born May 1834 in Wellsville, Blount Co., TN; died 11 Feb 1909 in Jackson Co., MO. RN=3426. 1850, 1860 Censuses, Blount Co., TN, 1870 Census, Bledsoe Co., TN, 1880, 1900 Censuses, Jackson Co., MO.

Married William Hedrick on 2 Oct 1851 in Blount Co., TN. RN=3427. He was born 2 Oct 1825 in TN; died 25VOct 1897 in Jackson Co., MO. [NOTE 1: Marriage record & some census records have Headrick but tombstones in the cemetery all have Hedrick as does the 1880 Census, Jackson Co., MO, and will be used here!] Both Nancy and William are buried at Buckner Hill Cemetery, Buckner, Jackson Co., MO. Children:

742 i. John Calvin ⁶Hedrick. Born 29 Nov 1854 in Marysville, Blount Co., TN; died 17 Nov 1947 in Jackson Co., MO. RN=12758. Married Susan Susie Jones on 30 Dec 1886 in Independence, Jackson Co., MO. RN=14335. She was born Mar 1868 in Atherton, Jackson Co., MO; died 19 Mar 1926 in Kansas City, Jackson Co., MO. John is buried at Buckner Hill Cemetery, Buckner, Jackson Co., MO; Susan is buried at Jones Cemetery, Atherton, Jackson Co., MO. Descendants unknown.

743 ii. Jane T.⁶Hedrick. Born Born ca 1856 in Blount Co., TN; death date and place unknown. RN=12759. Descendants unknown.

744 iii. Mary ⁶Hedrick. Born 1 Jan 1857 in Blount Co., TN; died 29 Jan 1949 in Buckner, Jackson Co., MO. RN=12760. Married George W. Holly on 15 Nov 1883 in Jackson Co., MO. RN=12730. He was born Oct 1838 in NY; died 17 Aug 1914 in Buckner, Jackson Co., MO. Both Mary and George are buried at Buckner Hill Cemetery, Buckner, Jackson Co., MO. Descendants unknown.

745 iv. Samuel Ransall ⁶Hedrick. Born 1 Apr 1859 in Blount Co., TN; died 6 Jan 1936 in Kingsville, Johnson Co., MO. RN=12761. Married Flora Madeline Brinsdon on 26 Nov 1891 in Kansas City, Jackson Co., MO. RN=12766. She was born 28 Oct 1869 in Hermann, Gasconade Co., MO; died 23 Dec 1935 in Kingsville, Johnson Co., MO. [NOTE 2: Dates confirmed via death certificates.] Both Samuel and Flora are buried at Strasburg Cemetery, Strasburg, Cass Co., MO. Descendants unknown.

746 v. George W.⁶Hedrick. Born 1862 in Blount Co., TN; died 1938 in Kansas City, Wyandotte Co., KS. RN=12762. Married Nellie May Walton ca 1893, place unknown. RN=12767. She was born Apr 1874 in LA; died 1952 in Kansas City, Wyandotte Co., KS. Both George and Nellie are buried at Maple Hill Cemetery, Kansas City, Wyandotte Co., KS. Descendants unknown.

747 vi. Alexander Alex ⁶Hedrick. Born 12 Feb 1866 in Friendville, Blount Co., TN; died 17 Sep 1964 in Amarillo, Potter Co., TX. RN=12763. Married Etha B. Plum on 11 Mar 1903 in Independence, Jackson Co., MO. RN=12768. She was born 22 Jun 1878 in Buckner, Jackson Co., MO; died 22 Jan 1959 in Amarillo, Potter Co., TX. Both Alex and Etha are buried at Llano Cemetery, Amarillo, Randall Co., TX. [NOTE 3: Dates confirmed via death certificates.] Descendants unknown.

748 vii. William M.⁶Hedrick. Born 6 Feb 1870 in Blount Co., TN; died 31 Aug 1952 in Olathe, Johnson Co., KS. RN=12764. Married Cozetta Cozy A. Wyatt on 1 Jun 1904 in Independence, Jackson Co., MO. RN=14336. She was born 24 Jun 1888 in Green Valley, Jackson Co., MO; died 26 Jan 1974 in Johnson Co., KS. Both William and Cozy are buried at Oletha Memorial Cemetery, Oletha, Johnson Co., KS. Descendants unknown.

749 viii. Pierce M.⁶Hedrick. Born 4 Jan 1876 in Blount Co., TN; died Mar 1970 in Wichita, Sedgwick Co., KS. RN=12765. Married Anna Lee Courier on 25 Feb 1903 in Jackson Co., MO. RN=12769. She was born 30 Jan 1883 in MO; died 4 Dec 1964 in Kansas City, Jackson Co., MO in a house fire. [NOTE 4: Per the 1940 Census, he said he was divorced; the 1925 KS State Census said she was widowed but the 1940 Census & her DC said she was divorced.] He is buried at White Chapel Memorial Gardens, Wichita, Sedgwick Co., KS; she is buried at Pleasant Ridge Cemetery, Carmen, Alfalfa Co., OK. Descendants unknown.

341. Isaac Amos ⁵ Best. (John Zan ⁴, Daniel ³, Bostian ², Sebastian ¹, Anton ^A, ? ^B). Born 17 Feb 1841 in Wellsville, Blount Co., TN; died 20 Aug 1924 in Odessa, Lafayette Co., MO. RN=3431. 1850, 1860 Censuses, Blount Co., TN, 1870 Census, Bledsoe Co., TN, 1880 Census, Jackson Co., MO, 1900, 1910, 1920 Censuses, Lafayette Co., MO.

Married Margaret Elizabeth Baker on 11 Jan 1868 in Blount Co., TN. RN=3432. She was born ca 1843 in TN; died 21 Jan 1902 in Lafayette Co., MO. Both Isaac and Margaret are buried at Marvin Chapel Cemetery, Lafayette Co., MO. Children:

750 i. Mary Jane ⁶Best. Born 22 May 1869 in Blount Co., TN; died 14 Mar 1933 in Kansas City, Jackson Co., KS. RN=10500. Married Mintrie Catron Jones on 21 Apr 1895 in Lafayette Co., MO. RN=10505. He was born 30 Sep 1859 in Odessa, Lafayette Co., MO; died there 10 Dec 1939. [NOTE 1: Dates confirmed via death certificates.] Both Mary Jane and Mintree are buried at Odessa Cemetery, Odessa, Lafayette Co., MO. Descendants unknown.

751 ii. Henry Mactere ⁶Best. Born 29 Oct 1871 in Blount Co., TN; died 8 Jul 1945 in Lexington, Lafayette Co., MO. RN=10501. Married Cecilla Ann Best on 18 Mar 1908 in Kingfisher, Kingfisher Co., OK. RN=10506. She was born 16 Mar 1889 in Murray Co., GA; died 12 Nov 1972 in Lafayette Co., MO. [NOTE 2: They were 2nd cousins.] [NOTE 3: Dates confirmed via death certificates.] Both Henry and Cecilla are buried at Lexington Memory Gardens, Lexington, Lafayette Co.,MO. Descendants unknown.

+ 752 iii. Joseph Sephus ⁶Best. RN=9698.

753 iv. Samuel Houston ⁶Best. Born 25 Oct 1876 in Knoxville, Knox Co., TN; died 11 Aug 1943 in Pilot Grove, Cooper Co., MO. RN=10502. Married May Leona Wilcox on 24 Feb 1904 in Lexington, Lafayette Co., MO. RN=10507. She was born 28 Aug 1875 in Higginsville, Lafayette Co., MO; died 21 Mar 1934 in Mayview, Lafayette Co., MO. [NOTE 4: Dates confirmed via death certificates.] Both Samuel and May are buried at Marvin Chapel Cemetery, Lafayette Co., MO. Descendants unknown.

754 v. Edith Elisabeth ⁶Best. Born 10 May 1877 near Nashville, Davidson Co., TN; died 8 Feb 1961 in Warrensburg, Johnson Co., MO. RN=10503. Married William Luther Christy on 5 Mar 1901 in Lexington, Lafayette Co., MO. RN=10508. He was born 14 Apr 1876 in Warrensburg, Johnson Co., MO; died 8 Feb 1959 in Odessa, Lafayette Co., MO. [NOTE 5: Dates confirmed via death certificates.] Both Edith and William are buried at Greenton Cemetery, Odessa, Lafayette Co., MO. Descendants unknown.

755 vi. John Riley ⁶Best. Born 1 May 1880 in Jackson Co., MO; died 31 Mar 1969 in Marshall, Saline Co., MO. RN=10504. Married Ethel Decker on 5 Oct 1909 in Lafayette Co., MO. RN=10509. She was born 28 Jul 1883 in Alma, Lafayette Co., MO; died 10 Feb 1967 in Marshall, Saline Co., MO. [NOTE 5: Her dates confirmed via death certificate.] Both John and Ethel are buried at Odessa Cemetery, Odessa, Lafayette Co., MO. Descendants unknown.

342. George Mifflin Dallas ⁵ Best. (COL John Zan ⁴, Daniel ³, Bostian ², Sebastian ¹, Anton ^A, ? ^B). Born 8 Sep 1843 in Wellsville, Blount Co., TN; died 22 Nov 1926 in Chilhowee, Johnson Co., MO. RN=3433. 1880 Census, Jackson Co., MO, 1900, 1910, 1920 Censuses, Johnson Co., MO. [NOTE 1: Served with Co.L, 2^nd TN Cavalry (Confederacy), during the Civil War. ]

Married Ann Salomia Adeline Hulting, daughter of Thomas A. Hulting and Julia Ann Holt, on 24 Feb 1871 in Blount Co., TN. RN=3434. She was born 9 Jun 1853 in Knox Co., TN; died 13 Apr 1936 in Chilhowee, Johnson Co., MO. Both George and Adeline are buried at Providence Cemetery, Leeton, Johnson Co., MO. Children:

756 i. Thomas Spencer ⁶Best. Born 9 Apr 1872 in Blount Co., TN; died 23 Aug 1949 in Chilhowee, Johnson Co., MO. RN=3442. Married Lula Irene Wasson on 15 Dec 1903 in Johnson Co., MO. RN=3443. Lula was born 4 Nov 1879 in Johnson Co., MO; died there 2 Oct 1950. [NOTE 2: Dates confirmed via death certificates.] Both Thomas and Lula are buried at Shiloh Cemetery, Post Oak, Johnson Co., MO. Descendants unknown.

757 ii. Julia E.⁶Best. Born 23 May 1874 in Blount Co., TN; died 4 Sep 1965 in Oak Grove, Johnson Co., MO. RN=3444. Married Murphy Bradley ca 1905 in Jackson Co., MO. RN=3445. He was born 5 Mar 1865 in Tipton, Moniteau Co., MO; died 4 Sep 1949 in Oak Grove, Jackson Co., MO. [NOTE 3: Dates confirmed via death certificates.] Both Julia and Murphy are buried at Koger Cemetery, Jackson Co., MO. Descendants unknown.

758 iii. George William ⁶Best. Born 10 Jul 1877 in Blount Co., TN; died 30 Dec 1935 in Chilhowee, Johnson Co., MO. RN=3446. Married Monta M. Murray Scott on 31 Jan 1911 in Johnson Co., MO. RN=3447. She was born 4 Jan 1877 in Lebanon, Laclede Co., MO; died 20 Dec 1944 in Jackson Co., MO. [NOTE 4: Dates confirmed via death certificates.] Both George and Monta are buried at Providence Cemetery, Leeton, Johnson Co., MO. Descendants unknown.

759 iv. John H.⁶Best. Born 18 Jul 1879 in Blount Co., TN; died 10 Jun 1964 in Oak Grove, Jackson Co., MO. RN=3448. Married Edith Laura Gladden on 15 Dec 1908 in Johnson Co., MO. RN=3449. She was born 17 Jan 1883 in Chilowee, Johnson Co., MO; died 24 Jan 1957 in Holden, Johnson Co., MO. [NOTE 5: Dates confirmed via death certificates.] Both John and Edith are buried at Holden Cemetery, Johnson Co., MO. Descendants unknown.

760 v. Mary Etta ⁶Best. Born 6 Jul 1882 in Pink Hill, Jackson Co., MO; died 2 Nov 1941 in Denver, Denver Co., CO. RN=3450. Married (1) H. C. Bullard on 2 Apr 1907 in Johnson Co., MO. RN=3451. Married (2) Clarence Cason on 23 Oct 1926 in Brighton, Adams Co., CO. RN=3452. She is buried at Providence Cemetery, Leeton, Johnson Co., MO. Descendants unknown.

761 vi. James Gilbert Jabe ⁶Best. Born 26 Nov 1885 in Blount Co., TN; died 7 Jan 1958 in Oak Grove, Jackson Co., MO. RN=3453. He is buried in Providence Cemetery, Leeton, Johnson Co., MO. Descendants, if any, unknown.

+ 762 vii. Robert Bob Lincoln ⁶Best. RN=3454.

763 viii. Charles Russell Charlie ⁶Best. Born 1 Mar 1891 in Pink Hill, Jackson Co., MO; died 9 Jun 1963 in Kansas City, Jackson Co., MO. RN=3456. [NOTE 6: Served as a Pvt. in Battery , 335th Field Artillery, during WWI.] He is buried at Providence Cemetery, Leeton, Johnson Co., MO. Descendants, if any, unknown.

764 ix. Mounie McKinley Mac ⁶Best. Born 10 Sep 1893 in Pink Hill, Jackson Co., MO; died 5 Dec 1967 in Columbia, Boone Co., MO. RN=3457. [NOTE 7: Served as a Pvt. in the Army during WWI.] Descendants, if any, unknown.

346. John H.⁵ Best. (Henry ⁴, Daniel ³, Bostian ², Sebastian ¹, Anton ^A, ? ^B). Born 9 Apr 1825 in Blount Co., TN; died 8 Jul 1906 in Andrew Co., MO. RN=3124. 1850, 1860, 1870, 1880, 1900 Censuses, Andrew Co., MO. Occupation: Baptist minister.

Married Lillie Jane Kelly on 20 Mar 1851 in Andrew Co., MO. RN=6855. She was born 16 May 1832 in MO; died 11 May 1894 in Andrew Co., MO. Both John and Lillie are buried at McBrien Cemetery, Rosendale, Andrew Co., MO. Children:

765 i. Henry Franklin ⁶ Best. Born 10 Dec 1852 in Andrew Co., MO; died 22 Dec 1936 in Savannah, Andrew Co., MO. RN=6862. Married Matilda Catherine Fuller on 28 Dec 1873 in Nodaway Co., MO. RN=6871. She was born 10 Dec 1852 in Andrew Co., MO; died 2 Apr 1949 in Savannah, Andrew Co., MO. [NOTE: Dates confirmed via death certificates.] Both Henry and Matilda are buried at Savannah Cemetery, Andrew Co., MO. Descendants unknown.

766 ii. John Cyrus ⁶ Best. Born 1854 in Bolckow, Andrew Co., MO; died 28 Jun 1930 in Los Angeles Co., CA. RN=6863. Married Lelia J. Hastings on 2 Oct 1877 in Andrew Co., MO. RN=6868. She was born Jun 1857 in MA; died 25 Nov 1939 in Polk Co., OR. He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Glendale), Glendale, Los Angeles Co., CA; She is buried at Belcrest Memorial Park, Salem, Marion Co., OR. Descendants unknown.

767 iii. Theodosia Earnest ⁶ Best. Born 11 Feb 1857 in Bolckow, Andrew Co., MO; died 20 Nov 1931 in Bolckow, Andrew Co., MO. RN=6864. Married Isaac Rush Davis on 26 Mar 1879 in Andrew Co., MO. RN=11599. He was born 11 Oct 1856 in Ray Co., MO; died 6 Apr 1931 in Bolckow, Andrew Co., MO. Both Theodosia and Rush are buried at Bolckow Cemetery, Bolckow, Andrew Co., MO. Descendants unknown.

768 iv. Nancy Jane ⁶ Best. Born 9 Sep 1859 in Andrew Co., MO; died there 21 Apr 1861. RN=6865. Buried at McBrien Cemetery, Andrew Co., MO. Single; no children.

769 v. Elizabeth ⁶ Best. Born ca 1860 in Andrew Co., MO; death date and place unknown. RN=6872. Descendants unknown.

770 vi. Margaret Maggie ⁶ Best. Born 1865 in Andrew Co., MO; died 19 Feb 1920 in Santa Ana, Orange Co., CA. RN=6866. Married James Carl Wallace on 20 Sep 1887 in Andrew Co., MO. RN=6869. He was born Sep 1865 in Indiana; died 11 Feb 1924 in Santa Ana, Orange Co., CA. Both Maggie and James are buried at Fairhaven Memorial Park, Santa Ana, Orange Co., CA. Descendants unknown.

771 vii. Warren W.⁶ Best, M.D. Born Jan 1874 in Bolckow, Andrew Co., MO; died there 29 Dec 1925. RN=6867. Married Ruth Margarette Bunger on 17 May 1898 in Louisville, Jefferson Co., KY. RN=6873. She was born May 1880 in KY; death date and place unknown. He is buried at Bolckow Cemetery, Bolckow, Andrew Co., MO. No children.

347. Isaac Richard ⁵ Best. (Henry ⁴, Daniel ³, Bostian ², Sebastian ¹, Anton ^A, ? ^B). Born 26 Jan 1831 in Blount Co., TN; died 10 Aug 1886 in Andrew Co., MO. RN=3325. 1850, 1870, 1880 Censuses, Andrew Co., MO.

Married (1) Rebecca A. Roberts on 6 Jun 1858 in Andrew Co., MO. RN=6856. She was born 16 Mar 1838 in IN or MO; died 13 Aug 1866 in Andrew Co., MO. Both Isaac and Rebecca (Roberts) are buried at McBrien Cemetery, Rosendale, Andrew Co., MO. Children:

772 i. Malinda Minnie Jane ⁶ Best. Born Apr 1866 in Bolckow, Andrew Co., MO; died 20 Nov 1994 in Barnard, Nodaway Co., MO. RN=6858. Married John Wessley Schmitt on 4 Mar 1885 in Andrew Co., MO. RN=11595. He was born 10 Sep 1861 in Okawville, Washington Co., IL; died 6 May 1946 in Barnard, Nodaway Co., MO. [NOTE 1: Dates confirmed via death certificates.] Both Minnie and John are buried at Bolckow Cemetery, Bolckow, Andrew Co., MO. Descendants unknown.

Married (2) Rebecca Margaret Headlee on 23 May 1870 in Andrew Co., MO. RN=6857. She was born 17 Apr 1847 in Amazonia, Andrew Co., MO; died 15 Aug 1905 in Ashland, Jackson Co., OR. 1900 Census, Andrew Co., MO. She is buried at Ashland Cemetery, Ashland, Jackson Co., OR. Children:

773 ii. Lemuel Edward ⁶ Best. Born 18 Jul 1871 in Andrew Co., MO; died 5 Jan 1950 in Lincoln, Lancaster Co., NE. RN=6859. Married (1) Jennifer Jennie Kerr on 22 Apr 1891 in Andrew Co., MO. RN=6870. She was born 27 Mar 1868, place unknown; died Nov 1899 in NE. Descendants unknown. Married (2) Mary A. Walker on 12 Jun 1901 in Lancaster Co., NE. RN=6874. She was born ca 1882 in NE; death date and place unknown. Divorced, date and place unknown. Both Lemuel and Jennie are buried at College View Cemetery, Lincoln, Lancaster Co., NE. Descendants unknown.

774 iii. Ida Bell ⁶ Best. Born 29 Sep 1873 in Andrew Co., MO; died 13 Sep 1937 in St. Joseph, Buchanan Co., MO. RN=6860. Married G. Andrew W. Russell on 11 Apr 1914 in Vancouver, Clark Co., WA. RN=13945. He was born ca 1863 in Oregon; died 7 Sep 1949 in Pierce Co., WA. Divorced, date and place unknown. [NOTE 2: Her dates confirmed via death certificate.] Descendants, if any, unknown.

775 iv. Isaac Arthur ⁶ Best. Born 5 Apr 1878 in Andrew Co., MO; died 27 Dec 1945 in Platte City, Platte Co., MO. RN=6861. Married Ada Lee Stone on 14 Apr 1913 in Buchanan Co., MO. RN=11596. She was born 12 Jun 1879 in Platte City, Platte Co., MO; died there 5 Jan 1945. [NOTE 3: Dates confirmed via death certificates.] Both Isaac and Ada are buried at Platte City Cemetery, Platte Co., MO. Descendants unknown.

776 v. Dennis Kelly ⁶ Best. Born 21 Aug 1884 in Andrew Co., MO; died 19 May 1948 in Santa Clara Co., CA. RN=11597. Married Elizabeth Jane Perry on 13 Apr 1906 in Sacramento Co., CA. RN=11598. She was born ca 1888 in MO; death date and place unknown. Divorced, date & place unknown. Descendants unknown. Following the divorce, Elizabeth married John Dennis Carroll on 23 Apr 1923 in Oakland, Alameda Co., CA. RN=13944. He was born 10 Jun 1880 in Kidder, Caldwell Co., MO; died 29 Jul 1943 in San Leandro, Alameda Co., CA. Descendants, if any, unknown.

352. Sarah Ann ⁵ Best. (Jacob ⁴, Daniel ³, Bostian ², Sebastian ¹, Anton ^A, ? ^B). Born ca 1843 in Blount Co., TN; died 29 Sep 1920 in Maryville, Blount Co., TN. RN=8695. 1860, 1870, 1880, 1900, 1910 Censuses, Blount Co., TN. [NOTE 1: Per her obituary in the Maryville Enterprise, surname was Sweeney .] Her burial location is unknown.

Married John J. Swayney or Swaney on 13 Apr 1865 in Blount Co., TN. RN=8736. He was born 24 Jun 1844 in Cherokee Co., NC; died 17 Jan 1917 in Oconaluftee Indian Village, Swain Co., NC. [NOTE 2: The 1870 Census of Blount County has Swinnie while the 1880 Census of Blount County lists surname as Swinney; John was not listed, but Sarah A. was listed along with a daughter, Mary E., age 13. However, Sarah listed her age as 47 (which should have been ca 37), and Married; per the 1880 Census, Swain Co., NC, he was divorced. Other records indicate the correct spelling was either Swayney or Swaney.] [NOTE 3: He married Laura Standing Bear (RN=14988) ca 1880 on the Cherokee Indian Reservation in Swain Co., NC. She was one-quarter Cherokee Indian and was born 7 Nov 1857 in Oconaluftee Indian Village, Swain Co., NC; died 9 Mar 1930 in Ravensford, Swain Co., NC.] Both John and Laura are buried at Big Cove Cemetery, Swain Co., NC. Children (by Sarah):

777 i. Mary Elisabeth ⁶ Swayney or Swaney. Born 11 Feb 1866 in Blount Co., TN; died 9 Aug 1934 in Mint, Blount Co., TN. RN=8737. Married Isaac Jackson Bryant on 3 Dec 1914 in Blount Co., TN. RN=14337. He was born 12 Sep 1846 in TN; died 14 Mar 1920 in Tallassee, Blount Co., TN. She is buried at Williamson Chapel Cemetery, Maryville, Blount Co., TN; he is buried at Lower Chilhowee Cemetery, Tallassee, Blount Co., TN. Descendants unknown.

354. Martin Van Buren ⁵ Best. (Jacob ⁴, Daniel ³, Bostian ², Sebastian ¹, Anton ^A, ? ^B). Born 18 Dec 1837 in Wellsville, Blount Co., TN; died there 9 Jan 1899. RN=8717. [NOTE: Served as a Pvt., Co. D, TN 2^nd Cavalry Reg. (Condeferacy), during the Civil War.] 1850, 1860 Censuses, Blount Co., TN, 1870 Census, Bledsoe Co., TN, 1880 Censuses, Blount Co., TN.

Married Dorcas M. Hammontree on 18 Feb 1867 in Blount Co., TN. RN=8723. She was born Mar 1839 in TN died 6 Oct 1914 in Maryville, Blount Co., TN. Both Martin and Dorcas are buried at Williamson Chapel Cemetery, Maryville, Blount Co., TN. Children:

778 i. Belle Zora ⁶ Best. Born 24 Feb 1868 in Blount Co., TN; died there 1 Aug 1940. RN=8759. Buried at Williamson Chapel Cemetery, Maryville, Blount Co., TN (double tombstone with brother, Jerry). Single; no children.

+ 779 ii. Aaron C.⁶ Best. RN=8760.

+ 780 iii. Jacob Harvey ⁶ Best. RN=8761.

781 iv. Samuel Jerry ⁶ Best. Born 20 Feb 1874 in Blount Co., TN; died 27 Jun 1936 in Loudon Co., TN. RN=8762. Buried at Williamson Chapel Cemetery, Maryville, Blount Co., TN (double tombstone with sister, Belle). Single; no children.

782 v. Elizabeth Ludora Dora ⁶ Best. Born 20 Sep 1877 in Blount Co., TN; died there 29 Apr 1956. RN=8763. Married Columbus O. Caylor on 15 Sep 1898 in Monroe Co., TN. RN=14338. He was born 2 Oct 1878 in TN; died 31 Jan 1947 in Blount Co., TN. Both Dora and Columbus are buried at Williamson Chapel Cemetery, Maryville, Blount Co., TN. Descendants unknown.

783 vi. Mary E.⁶ Best. Born 8 Nov 1879 in Blount Co., TN; died there 3 May 1915. RN=8764. Buried at Williamson Chapel Cemetery, Maryville, Blount Co., TN. Single; no children.

360. James Madison ⁵ Best. (George Zar ⁴, Daniel ³, Bostian ², Sebastian ¹, Anton ^A, ? ^B). Born 12 Jun 1844 in Blount Co., TN; died 11 Oct 1914 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Co., OK. RN=12956. [NOTE: Served as a Pvt. with Co. A, 3^rd TN Volunteer Infantry (Union), during the Civil War; was a POW.]

Married Catherine E. Swan on 21 Oct 1880 in Wells, Murray Co., GA. RN=12957. She was born Apr 1844, place unknown; died 14 Aug 1936 in Kingfisher Co., OK. Both James and Catherine are buried at Kingfisher Cemetery, Kingfisher, Kingfisher Co., OK. Children:

784 i. Joseph Blaine ⁶ Best. Born 15 Jun 1883 in Murray Co., GA; died 27 Apr 1957 in Custer Co., MT. RN=12968. Married Nellie Theresa Butler on 8 Jan 1908 in El Reno, Canadian Co., OK. RN=12970. She was born 16 Jan 1887 in Humphrey, Platte Co., NE; died 25 Apr 1952 in Billings, Yellowstone Co., MT. He is buried at Custer County Cemetery, Miles City, Custer Co., MT; she is buried at Mountview Cemetery, Billings, Yellowstone Co., MT. Descendants unknown.

785 ii. George Boston ⁶ Best. Born 23 Oct 1885 in Murray Co., GA; died 4 Apr 1932 in Rogers Co., OK. RN=12969. Married Katheryn Katie Dora Selzer on 31 Jan 1907 in Kingfisher, Kingfisher Co., OK. RN=12971. She was born 4 Feb 1884 in Kampsville, Calhoun Co. IL; died 12 Jul 1968 in Kingfisher Co., OK. Both George and Katie are buried at Cashion Cemetery, Cashion, Kingfisher Co., OK. Descendants unknown.

786 iii. Cecilia Ann ⁶ Best. Born 6 Mar 1889 in Murray Co., GA; died 12 Nov 1972 in Lafayette Co., MO. RN=10506. Married Henry Mactere Best on 18 Mar 1908 in Kingfisher, Kingfisher Co., OK. RN=12501. Both Cecilia and Henry are buried at Lexington Memory Gardens, Lexington, Lafayette Co., MO. Descendants unknown.

363. Margaret Best. (John Michael I⁴, Christian Christy ³, Bostian ², Sebastian ¹, Anton ^A, ? ^B). Born 4 Dec 1818 in Lincoln Co., NC; died 26 Apr 1894 in Henderson Co., KY. RN=3285.

Married Alexander Ross on 28 Jan 1836 in Maryville, Blount Co., TN. RN=3286. He was born 15 Feb 1813 in Blount Co., TN; died 25 Jan 1900 in Girard, Crawford Co., KS. She is supposedly buried in an unmarked grave in Henderson Co., KY; he is buried at Girard Cemetery, West Cemetery, Old Ground, Girard, Crawford Co., KS. Children:

787 i. Frances Elizabeth ⁶ Ross. Born 7 Apr 1842 in Blount Co., TN; died 10 Sep 1913 in Knox Co., TN. RN=14670. Married Dillion Blevins on 24 Dec 1858 in Blount Co., TN. RN=14676. He was born 11 Oct 1838, place unknown; died 18 Mar 1909 in Knox Co., TN. [NOTE 1: Served with Co.,A, TN Infantry (Confederacy), during the Civil War.] Both Frances and Dillion are buried at Blevins Cemetery, Woodlum, Knox Co., TN. Descendants unknown.

788 ii. Robert A.⁶ Ross. Born 2 Oct 1844 in Maryville, Blount Co., TN; died 15 Jul 1934 in Henderson, Henderson Co., KY. RN=14671. Married Martha J. Steele in 1866 in Blount Co., TN. RN=14677. She was born 9 Feb 1850 in Blount Co., TN; died 30 May 1926 in Henderson, Henderson Co., KY. Both Robert and Martha are buried at Fernwood Cemetery, Henderson, Henderson Co., KY. Descendants unknown.

789 iii. Mary Jane ⁶ Ross. Born 1847 in Blount Co., TN; died 1898 in Henderson Co., KY. RN=14672. Married James Thomas Kinnamon on 31 Oct 1865 in Blount Co., TN. RN=15329. He was born 27 Nov 1844 in Blount Co., TN; died 12 May 1922 in Henderson, Henderson Co., KY. [NOTE 2: Served with Co. L, 2^nd TN Cavalry (Confederacy), during the Civil War.] Both Mary is buried at Cheaney Cemetery, Henderson Co., KY; James is buried at Fernwood Cemetery, Henderson, Henderson Co., KY. Descendants unknown.

790 iv. Thomas C. ⁶ Ross. Born 2 Jun 1850 in Blount Co., TN; died 9 Apr 1905 in Girard, Crawford Co., KS. RN=14673. Married Sarah E. Root on 12 Aug 1872 in Clay Co., KY. RN=15330. She was born 1854 in KY; died 1918 in Girard, Crawford Co., KS. Both Thomas and Sarah are buried at Girard Cemetery, Girard, Crawford Co., KS. Descendants unknown.

791 v. Caleb Jackson ⁶ Ross. Born 23 Dec 1854 in Blount Co., TN; died 13 Jan 1935 in Fort Smith, Sebastian Co., AR. RN=14674. Married Frances Fannie Daniel, date and place unknown. RN=14675. She was born 20 Aug 1859 in KY; died 9 Dec 1931 in Fort Smith, Sebastian Co., AR. Both Caleb and Frances are buried at Oak Cemetery, Fort Smith, Sebastian Co., AR. Descendants unknown.

365. John Caleb⁵ Best I. (John Michael ⁴, Christian Christy ³, Bostian ², Sebastian ¹, Anton ^A, ? ^B). Born 26 Jan 1820 in Lincoln Co., NC; died 25 Aug 1886 in Blount Co., TN. RN=3855. 1850, 1860, 1870, 1880 Censuses, Blount Co., TN. Caleb and both wives are buried at Carpenters Campground Cemetery, Blount Co., TN.

Married (1) Mary Ann Polly Martin on 4 Oct 1835 in Blount Co., TN. RN=8715. She was born 22 Nov 1820 in NC; died 11 Mar 1865 in Maryville, Blount Co., TN. Children:

792 i. Mary S.⁶ Best. Born ca 1836 in Blount Co., TN; death date and place unknown. RN=8716. Descendants unknown.

+ 793 ii. Martin Christian ⁶ Best. RN=14739.

794 iii. Matilda J.⁶ Best. Born 5 Feb 1845 in Blount Co., TN; died 22 Dec 1863 in Maryville, Blount Co., TN. RN=8718. Buried at Carpenters Campground Cemetery, Blount Co., TN. Single; no children.

+ 795 iv. William D.⁶ Best. RN=8719.

+ 796 v. John Caleb ⁶ Best II. RN=8720.

797 vi. Isaac A.⁶ Best. Born 15 Apr 1855 in Blount Co., TN; died there 14 Aug 1864. RN=8721. Buried at Carpenters Campground Cemetery, Blount Co., TN. Single; no children.

798 vii. Mary L. Mollie ⁶ Best. Born 19 Apr 1858 in Blount Co., TN; died there 9 Jan 1897. RN=8722. Married George Riley Gardner on 14 Oct 1875 in Blount Co., TN. RN=14985. He was born 23 Sep 1852 in Maryville, Blount Co., TN; died there 23 Jan 1940. Both Mollie and George are buried at Carpenters Campground Cemetery, Maryville, Blount Co., TN. Descendants unknown.

Married (2) Elizabeth Betsey H. Scruggs on 9 Jun 1865 in Blount Co., TN. RN=8724. She was born 19 Nov 1821 in NC; died 26 Mar 1900 in Blount Co., TN. No known children.

373. Andrew Jackson A. J. ⁵ Best. (John Michael ⁴, Christian Christy ³, Bostian ², Sebastian ¹, Anton ^A, ? ^B). Born 2 Oct 1839 in Maryville, Blount Co., TN; died there 25 May 1913. RN=8694. 1880, 1900, 1910 Censuses, Blount Co., TN.

Married Sarah Adelina Scott on 12 Nov 1857 in Blount Co., TN. RN=8725. She was born 8 Jan 1842 in Maryville, Blount Co., TN; died 23 Jan 1923 in Knoxville, Knox Co., TN. Both Andrew and Sarah are buried at Carpenters Campground Cemetery, Blount Co., TN. 1920 Census, Blount Co., TN. Children:

799 i. William Riley ⁶ Best. Born 25 Aug 1859 in Blount Co., TN; died 3 Dec 1863 in Maryville, Blount Co., TN. RN=12452. Buried at Carpenters Campground Cemetery, Blount Co., TN. Single; no children.

800 ii. Mary A.⁶ Best. Born 30 May 1861 in Maryville, Blount Co., TN; died there 25 Jul 1863. RN=12451. Buried at Carpenters Campground Cemetery, Blount Co., TN. Single; no children.

801 iii. Margaret Evelyn ⁶ Best. Born 2 May 1863 in Blount Co., TN; died 20 Jun 1942 in Maryville, Blount Co., TN. RN=8726. Married Robert Gustavus McNutt on 18 Aug 1896 in Blount Co., TN. RN=14986. He was born 1 Sep 1866 in TN; died 7 Jul 1930 in Maryville, Blount Co., TN. [NOTE: This was his 2^nd marriage.] Both Margaret and Robert are buried at Magnolia Cemetery, Maryville, Blount Co., TN. Descendants unknown.

802 iv. Sarah Serenia ⁶ Best. Born 14 Mar 1865 in Maryville, Blount Co., TN; died there 7 May 1950. RN=8727. Married James Ross Dick Lane on 28 Nov 1883 in Blount Co., TN. RN=12455. He was born 10 May 1862 in Blount Co., TN; died 25 Jun 1945 in Maryville, Blount Co., TN. Both Serenia and Dick are buried at Carpenters Campground Cemetery, Blount Co., TN. Descendants unknown.

803 v. Helen Elizabeth Ellen ⁶ Best. Born 19 Jul 1867 in Blount Co., TN; died 14 Mar 1946 in Knoxville, Knox Co., TN. RN=8728. Married William Franklin Lane on 9 Aug 1887 in Blount Co., TN. RN=12453. He was born 10 May 1864 in TN; died 30 Jun 1941 in Maryville, Blount Co., TN. Both Ellen and William are buried at Bakers Creek Cemetery, Blount Co., TN. Descendants unknown.

+ 804 vi. Charles Lafayette ⁶ Best. RN=8729.

805 vii. Clarice Clara Bell ⁶ Best. Born 29 Sep 1872 in Maryville, Blount Co., TN; died there 27 Apr 1946. RN=8730. Married Abijah Fowler Callahan on 2 May 1899 in Blount Co., TN. RN=12454. He was born 15 Sep 1868 in TN; died 31 Oct 1920 in Blount Co., TN. Both Clara and Abijah are buried at Carpenters Campground Cemetery, Maryville, Blount Co., TN. Descendants unknown.

806 viii. Michael Andrew ⁶ Best. Born 25 Sep 1874 in Blount Co., TN; died 20 May 1950 in Santa Monica, Los Angeles Co., CA. RN=8731. Married Cora Hannah Thomas on 26 Dec 1895 in Blount Co., TN. RN=12456. She was born 27 Mar 1875 in Indiana; died 21 Jun 1954 in Santa Monica, Los Angeles Co., CA. Both Michael and Cora are buried at Oakwood Memorial Park, Chatsworth, Los Angeles Co., CA. Descendants unknown.

807 ix. Ida Frances ⁶ Best. Born 21 Jan 1877 in Blount Co., TN; died 14 Jun 1959 in San Diego Co., CA. RN=8732. Married Joseph Malcomb Walker between 1910-1920, place unknown. RN=14987. He was born 25 Mar 1873 in TN; died 2 Apr 1943 in San Diego Co., CA. She is buried at Greenwood Memorial Park, San Diego, San Diego Co., CA; his burial location unknown. Descendants unknown.

808 x. Julia May ⁶ Best. Born 27 May 1879 in Maryville, Blount Co., TN; died there 11 Oct 1962. RN=8733. Married William Russell Roddy on 19 May 1904 in Blount Co., TN. RN=12457. He was born 3 May 1876 in Maryville, Blount Co., TN; died there 13 Sep 1945. Both May and William are buried at Carpenters Campground Cemetery, Maryville, Blount Co., TN. Descendants unknown.

+ 809 xi. Walter Garfield ⁶ Best, Sr. RN=8734.

+ 810 xii. Elmo Elisha ⁶ Best. RN=8735.

395. Jacob Jake C.⁵ Best. (John G.⁴, Christian Christy ³, Bostian ², Sebastian ¹, Anton ^A). Born 17 Nov 1847 in Blount Co., TN; died 13 Jan 1928 in Monroe Co., TN. RN=8708. 1850, 1860 Censuses, Blount Co., TN, 1880, 1900, 1910, 1920 Censuses, Monroe Co., TN.

Married (1) Elizabeth Jane Roberts on 27 Dec 1867 in Monroe Co., TN. RN=8712. She was born 18 Oct 1850 in Monroe Co., TN; died there 21 Aug 1917. [NOTE: Dates confirmed via death certificate.] Both Jacob and Elizabeth are buried at Oak Grove Friends Cemetery, Ballplay, Monroe Co., TN. Children:

811 i. Mary Margaret Mollie ⁶Best. Born 17 Mar 1870 in Monroe Co., TN; died 4 Nov 1948 in Vonore, Monroe Co., TN. RN=8738. Married Banister Turner Bivins on 25 Aug 1897 in Monroe Co,, TN. RN=14339. He was born 30 Sep 1875 in TN; died 24 Oct 1954 in Monroe Co., TN. Both Mollie and Banister are buried at Oak Grove Friends Cemetery, Ballplay, Monroe Co., TN. Descendants unknown.

812 ii. William Bacsomb ⁶Best. Born 20 Sep 1873 in Monroe Co., TN; died 25 Apr 1957 in Ballplay, Monroe Co., TN. RN=8739. Married Almedia Presley on 24 Jul 1898 in Monroe Co., TN. RN=8744. She was born 1 Nov 1880 in TN; died 10 Nov 1960 in Ballplay, Monroe Co., TN. Both William and Almedia are buried at Oak Grove Friends Cemetery, Ballplay, Monroe Co., TN. Descendants unknown.

813 iii. Samuel Sam James ⁶Best. Born 2 May 1878 in Monroe Co., TN; died 11 Nov 1962 in Monroe Co., TN. RN=8740. Married Josie Pressly on 17 Nov 1898 in Monroe Co., TN. RN=14340. She was born 2 Oct 1880 in TN; died 6 Feb 1966 in Monroe Co., TN. Both Sam and Josie are buried at Oak Grove Friends Cemetery, Tellico Plains, Monroe Co., TN. Descendants unknown.

814 iv. Cathrine Katie Isabelle ⁶Best. Born 8 Aug 1883 in Monroe Co., TN; died 12 Oct 1957 in Tellico Plains, Monroe Co., TN. RN=8741. Married James Jackson Bivens on 8 Feb 1903 in Monroe Co., TN. RN=14341. He was born 22 Aug 1881 in TN; died 16 Sep 1961 in Monroe Co., TN. Both Katie and James are buried at Oak Grove Friends Cemetery, Ballplay, Monroe Co., TN. Descendants unknown.

815 v. Frederick Freddie M.⁶Best. Born 22 Mar 1888 in Monroe Co., TN; died 2 Jul 1911 in Ballplay, Monroe Co., TN. RN=8742. Married Sarah Bivens on 9 Oct 1910 in Monroe Co., TN. RN=12458. She was born 24 Jun 1889 in Monroe Co., TN; died 14 Nov 1976 in Tellico Plains, Monroe Co., TN. Freddie is buried at Oak Grove Friends Cemetery, Ballplay, Monroe Co., TN; Sarah is buried at Tellico Baptist Church Cemetery, Madisonville, Monroe Co., TN. Descendants, if any, unknown.

816 vi. Otta Ottie Mae ⁶Best. Born 28 Jun 1894 in Monroe Co., TN; died 9 Sep 1987 in Marion, McDonnell Co., NC. RN=8743. Married John Isaac Carmney on 7 Mar 1911 in Monroe Co., TN. RN=8745. He was born 10 Mar 1886 in TN; died 13 Feb 1937 in Waynesville, Haywood Co., NC. She is buried at Turkey Cove Cemetery, Marion, McDowell Co., NC; he is buried at Gwen Cemetery, Big East Fork, Haywood Co., NC. Descendants unknown.

Married (2) Susan Susie Anne Pack on 10 Nov 1917 in Monroe Co., TN. RN=8746. She was born ca 1878 in TN; death date and place unknown. No children.

396. Samuel Houston ⁵ Best. (John G.⁴, Christian Christy ³, Bostian ², Sebastian ¹, Anton ^A, ? ^B). Born 14 Sep 1850 in Blount Co., TN; died 17 Jul 1920 in Monroe Co., TN. RN=8709. 1860 Census, Blount Co., TN, 1880, 1900, 1910, 1920 Censuses, Monroe Co., TN.

Married (1) Mary C. Hammontree on 22 Jan 1888 in Monroe Co., TN. RN=14343. She was born 27 Oct 1852 in Blount Co., TN; died 6 Sep 1914 in Monroe Co., TN. She is buried at Ballplay Ebenezer Cemetery, Vonore, Monroe Co., TN. Children:

817 i. William Arthur Coot ⁶ (Bevins) Best. Born 21 Apr 1892 in Ballplay, Monroe Co., TN; died 31 May 1979 in Royal Oak, Oakland Co., MI. RN=14346. Adopted. Married Bertha Lucinda Hensley on 7 Nov 1915 in Monroe Co., TN. RN=14989. She was born 10 Jan 1898 in Ballplay, Monroe Co., TN; died 21 Jun 1990 in Hazel Park, Oakland Co., MI. Both Coot and Bertha are buried at White Chapel Memorial Park Cemetery, Troy, Oakland Co., MI. Descendants unknown.

Married (2) Winnie Britton on 10 Jan 1917 in Monroe Co., TN. RN=8747. 1930, 1940 Censuses, Monroe Co., TN. She was born 10 Mar 1894 in TN; died 2 May 1982 in Monroe Co., TN. [NOTE 1: At the age of 59, Winnie married Edgar Mason on 4 Feb 1954 in Monroe Co., TN. (RN=10511).] Both Samuel and Winnie are buried at Oak Grove Friends Cemetery, Ballplay, Monroe Co., TN. Children(by Winnie):

818 ii. Eva Ellen ⁶(Britton) Best. Born 9 Jan 1912 in TN; died 10 Jul 1974 in Jacksonville, Duval Co., FL. RN=8748. Adopted. Married (1) Frank Parks ca 1932, place unknown. RN=14344. He was born 22 Jun 1914 in Ironduff, Haywood Co., NC; died 22 Oct 1985 in Jacksonville, Duval Co., FL. Divorced in May 1957 in Bradford Co., FL. Eva is buried at Riverside Memorial Park, Jacksonville, Duval Co., FL (using her adopted name); Frank is buried at Restlawn Memorial Park, Jacksonville, Duval Co., FL. Descendants unknown. Married (2) Bedford Daniel Mears, date and place unknown. RN=14345. He was born 16 Aug 1922 in FL; died 12 Dec 2000 in St. Petersburg, Pinellas Co., FL. Descendants unknown.

819 iii. Samuel Woodrow ⁶Best. Born 23 Dec 1917 in Blount Co., TN; died 3 Jan 2005 in Murfreesboro, Rutherford Co., TN. RN=8749. Married Berma V. Lovin on 17 May 1941 in Monroe Co., TN. RN=8751. [NOTE 2: Served in the Army during WWII.] He is buried at Grandview Cemetery, Maryville, Blount Co., TN; her burial location unknown. Descendants unknown.

820 iv. William Brunner ⁶Best, Sr. Born 14 Jun1919 in Monroe Co., TN; died 28 Jun 1983 in Dayton, Montgomery Co., OH. RN=8750. [NOTE 3: Served as a Pvt. in the Army during WWII.] Married Sadie J. Penny on 29 Oct 1947 in Wayne Co., IN. RN=14342. She was born 15 Aug 1929 in Pine Hill, Rockcastle Co., KY; died 20 Jun 2013 in Dayton, Montgomery Co., OH. Both William and Sadie are buried at Woodland Cemetery and Arboretum, Dayton, Montgomery Co., OH. Descendants unknown.

821 v. Pauline Edna ⁶Best. Born 6 Apr 1927 in Monroe Co., TN; died 1 Sep 2009 in Candler, Buncombe Co., NC. RN=10510. [NOTE 4: It is unclear just who her father was since Samuel Best died in 1920. Since Winnie did not re-marry until 1954, Pauline may have been adopted but unable to confirm since both census records identify her only as Daughter.] Married Billy Eugene DeBord ca 1947, place unknown. RN=14721. He was born 6 Jul 1927 in Asheville, Buncombe Co., NC; status unknown. She is buried at Pisgah View Memorial Park, Candler, Buncombe Co., NC. Descendants unknown.

397. Fredrick Fred Brad ⁵ Best I. (John G.⁴, Christian Christy ³, Bostian ², Sebastian ¹, Anton ^A, ? ^B). Born 28 Dec 1853 in Blount Co., TN; died 30 May 1934 in Monroe Co., TN. RN=8710. 1860 Census, Blount Co., TN, 1880, 1900, 1910, 1920 Censuses, Monroe Co., TN.

Married (1) Araminta Caroline Roberts on 15 Sep 1874 in Monroe Co., TN. RN=8713. She was born 7 Aug 1859 in TN; died 23 Dec 1907 in Monroe Co., TN. Both Fredrick and Caroline are buried at Oak Grove Friends Cemetery, Ballplay, Monroe Co., TN. Children:

822 i. Martha Ellen Ella ⁶Best. Born 26 Jan 1876 in Monroe Co., TN; died 16 Jul 1973 in Tellico Plains, Monror Co., TN. RN=8752. Married James D. Burris on 20 Oct 1894 in Monroe Co., TN. RN=14347. He was born 9 Nov 1871 in TN; died 20 May 1959 in Monroe Co., TN. Both Ella and James are buried at Center Cemetery, Tellico Plains, Monroe Co., TN. Descendants unknown.

823 ii. Lillie C.⁶Best. Born 26 Feb 1878 in Monroe Co., TN; died 25 Feb 1961 in Vonore, Monroe Co., TN. RN=8753. Married Isaac McNabb on 6 Dec 1897 in Monroe Co., TN. RN=14348. He was born 31 Jul 1876, place unknown; died 27 Apr 1950 in Monroe Co., TN. Both illie and Isaac are buried at Ballplay Ebenezer Cemetery, Vonore, Monroe Co., TN. Descendants unknown. span style='mso-bidi-font-weight:bold'>

+ 824 iii. Daniel Dan B.⁶Best. RN=8754.

+ 825 iv. Mary Elizabeth ⁶Best. RN=8755.

+ 826 v. Onley Christopher ⁶Best. RN=8756.

Married (2) Margaret Maggie (née Hooper) Roberts on 24 Oct 1912 in Monroe Co., TN. RN=8757. She was born 26 Jun 1863 in NC; died 6 May 1920 in Monroe Co., TN. She is buried at Giles Cemetery, Monroe Co., TN. [NOTE: She was a widow of Stonewall J. Roberts (No RN) who died in 1909. ] Children:

827 vi. Fredrick Brad ⁶Best II. Born ca 1915 in Monroe Co., TN; death date and place unknown. RN=8758. Descendants unknown.

398. Sarah Jane ⁵ Best. (John G.⁴ I, Christian Christy ³, Bostian ², Sebastian ¹, Anton ^A, ? ^B). Born 1 Jan 1858 in Blount Co., TN; died 20 May 1917 in Monroe Co., TN. RN=8711.

Married John Eason Steed on 27 Aug 1893 in Acorn, Monroe Co., TN. RN=11662. He was born 29 Jan 1871 in Acorn, Monroe Co., TN; died 1 Mar 1956 in Loudon, Loudon Co., TN. She is buried at Tellico Baptist Church Cemetery, Tellico Plains, Monroe Co., TN; he is buried at Union Fork Creek Cemetery, Loudon, Loudon Co., TN. [NOTE: Following Sarah's death in 1917, John married Earlie Yates on 22 Aug 1921 in Monroe Co., TN. No RN.] Children (by Sarah):

828 i. William Grady ⁶Steed. Born 28 Jul 1894 in Acorn, Monroe Co., TN; died 23 Sep 1984 in Monroe Co., TN. RN=11663. Married Ethel Thompson on 11 Dec 1921 in Monroe Co., TN. RN=14349. She was born 9 Nov 1902 in TN; died 31 Oct 1967 in Madisonville, Monroe Co., TN. Both William and Ethel are buried at Sunset Cemetery, Madisonville, Monroe Co., TN. Descendants unknown.

829 ii. Bessie Ann ⁶Steed. Born 21 Jun 1897 in Acorn, Monroe Co., TN; died 30 Apr 1931 in Vonore, Monroe Co., TN. RN=11664. Married William Johnson Hunt on 26 Jul 1914 in Monroe Co., TN. RN=13450. He was born 8 May 1894 in Monroe Co., TN; died 7 Jul 1937 in Maryville, Blount Co., TN. Both Bessie and William are buried at Mount Zion Baptist Church Cemetery, Vonore, Monroe Co., TN. Descendants unknown.

Generation Six

400. Mary Elizabeth ⁶ Bess. (Jacob ⁵, John II ⁴, John I ³, Bostian ², Sebastian ¹, Anton ^A, ? ^B). Born 4 Jul 1838 in Madison Co., MO; died 2 Apr 1918 in Luxora, Mississippi Co., AR. RN=5036. 1860, 1870, 1880 Censuses, Madison Co., MO; 1900 Census, Bollinger Co., MO; 1910 Census, Wayne Co., MO. [NOTE 1: The 1900 Census says that she was the mother of 10 children but only 7 surviving; earlier census records only identify 9 children. Once source has a son, Henry, born ca 1868 and died in 1944 and identifies his parents correctly, but it is unknown why he is missing from earlier census records! ]

Married (1) Daniel H. Hammock on 4 Feb 1858 in Madison Co., MO. RN=5037. He was born ca 1823 in TN; death date and place unknown. His burial location unknown. Children:

830 i. William Alex ⁷Hammock. Born 18 Nov 1859 in Madison Co., MO; died 4 Feb 1889 in Prairie du Rocher, Randolph Co., IL. RN=12833. Married Lucy Barbeau on 27 Apr 1880 in Prairie du Rocher, Randolph Co., IL. RN=15233. She was born Aug 1860 in Randolph Co., IL; death date and place unknown. Burial locations unknown. Descendants unknown.

832 ii. Susan I.⁷Hammock. Born Feb 1860 in Madison Co., MO; died 10 Dec 1933, place unknown. RN=12834. Married Marcus L. Hovis ca 1878, place unknown. RN=15234. He was born Mar 1853 in Iron Station, Lincoln Co., NC; died 13 Nov 1927 in Leadington, St. Francois Co., MO. [NOTE 2: His death date & place confirmed via death certificate.] Both Susan and Marcus are buried at Old Mount Pisgah Cemetery, Twelvemile, Madison Co., MO. Descendants unknown.

+ 833 iii. Jacob W.⁷Hammock. RN=5038.

Married (2) John J. Smith on 11 Feb 1867 in Madison Co., MO. RN=12835. He was born 19 Apr 1836 in MO; died 28 May 1913 in Bollinger Co., MO. Mary is buried at Luxora Cemetery, Luxora, Mississippi Co., AR; John is buried at McGee Chapel Cemetery, Glenallen, Bollinger Co., MO. Children:

834 iv. Mary C. Millie ⁷Smith. Born 1 Feb 1869 in Madison Co., MO; died 8 Dec 1904 in Buchanan, Bollinger Co., MO. RN=12836. Married William Carl Myers on 7 Nov 1886 in Bollinger Co., MO. RN=15235. He was born 27 Jun 1859 in Bollinger Co., MO; died there 1 Apr 1913. [NOTE 3: His death date and place confirmed via death certificate.] Both Mary and William are buried at Ivy Cemetery, Cascade, Wayne Co., MO. Descendants unknown.

835 v. Nancy Caroline ⁷Smith. Born 29 Oct 1870 in Madison Co., MO; died 21 Nov 1918 in Luxora, Mississippi Co., AR. RN=12837. Married Robert Jefferson Davis Mansfield on 19 Jul 1887 in Bollinger Co., MO. RN=14737. He was born 3 Mar 1861 in Madison Co., MO; died 20 Jun 1941 in Ballwin, St. Louis Co., MO. Nancy is buried at Luxora Cemetery, Luxora, Mississippi Co., MO; Robert is buried at New Madrid, New Madrid Co., MO. Descendants unknown.

836 vi. John Henry ⁷Smith. Born 24 Feb 1872 in Madison Co., MO; died 19 Jun 1944 in Bollinger Co., MO. RN=12838. Married Barbara Viola McCormack on 28 Feb 1895 in Bollinger Co., MO. RN=15236. She was born 20 Jan 1877 in Indiana; died 15 Dec 1968 in Grassy, Bollinger Co., MO. Both John and Barbara are buried at McGhee Chapel Cemetery, Glenallen, Bollinger Co., MO. Descendants unknown.

837 vii. Anna ⁷Smith. Born ca 1874 in Madison Co., MO; death date and place unknown. RN=12839. Descendants unknown.

838 viii. George Avery ⁷Smith. Born 7 Apr 1877 in Madison Co., MO; died 17 Sep 1955 in St. Louis, St. Louis Co., MO. RN=12840. Married Rosa Rose Adeline Cooper on 7 Dec 1901 in Bollinger Co., MO. RN=15237. She was born 27 Jun 1885 in MO; died 25 Dec 1976, place unknown. [NOTE 4: His dates confirmed via death certificate.] Both George and Rose are buried at Grassy Friendship Cemetery, Grassy, Bollinger Co., MO. Descendants unknown.

839 ix. Verda E.⁷Smith. Born 12 Jan 1883 in Grassy, Bollinger Co., MO; died 15 Jul 1965 in Lutesville, Bollinger Co., MO. RN=12841. Married Charles Franklin Liley on 30 Jun 1900 in Bollinger Co., MO. RN=14738. He was born 19 Dec 1878 in Lutesville, Bollinger Co., MO; died 11 Nov 1955 in Alton, Madison Co., MO. [NOTE 5: Her dates confirmed via death certificate.] Both Verda and Charles are buried at Baker Cemetery, Lutesville, Bollinger Co., MO. Descendants unknown.

416. Emanuel ⁶ Bess. (Robert Absalom ⁵, John II ⁴, John I ³, Bostian ², Sebastian ¹, Anton ^A, ? ^B). Born 4 Sep 1855 in Madison Co., MO; died there 1 Mar 1921. RN=6031. 1860 Census, Madison Co., MO, 1900 Census, Wayne Co., MO, 1910, 1920 Censuses, Madison Co., MO. [NOTE 1: Died of tuberculosis.] [NOTE 2: Dates confirmed via death certificate but document has first name as Immanuel. ]

Married Nancy Jane Matthews on 24 Oct 1886 in MO. RN=10246. She was born 12 Feb 1867 in Bollinger Co., MO; died 14 Jul 1947 in Fredericktown, Madison Co., MO. [NOTE 3: Dates confirmed via death certificates.] Both Emanuel and Nancy are buried at Old Mount Pisgah Cemetery, Madison Co., MO. Children:

840 i. Everett ⁷Bess. Born 8 Aug 1887 in Wayne Co., MO; died 27 Jul 1948 in Mount Vernon, Lawrence Co., MO. RN=10247. [NOTE 4: Died of tuberculosis.] Married Edna P. Sumpter ca 1907 in MO. RN=10251. Edna was born 27 Oct 1894 in MO; death date and place unknown. He is buried at Coldwater Methodist Cemetery, Wayne Co., MO; her burial location unknown. [NOTE 5: Dates confirmed via death certificate.] Descendants unknown.

+ 841 ii. Effie ⁷Bess. RN=10248.

842 iii. Robert Absalom ⁷Bess. Born 19 Mar 1893 in Madison Co., MO; died there 19 Jun 1914. RN=10249. [NOTE 6: Died of tuberculosis.] [NOTE 7: Dates confirmed via death certificate.] He is buried at Old Mount Pisgah Cemetery, Madison Co., MO. Single; no children.

843 iv. Osa Belle ⁷Bess. Born 2 Dec 1901 in Coldwater, Wayne Co., MO; died 9 Jun 1982 in Farmington, St. Francois Co., MO. RN=10250. She is buried at Old Mount Pisgah Cemetery, Madison Co., MO. Single; no children.

447. Sarah A.⁶ Bess. (Emanuel ⁵, Jacob I ⁴, John ³, Bostian ², Sebastian ¹, Anton ^A, ? ^B). Born Apr 1855 in MO; died 20 Jun 1924 in Bollinger Co., MO. RN=5967. 1900, 1910 Censuses, Bollinger Co., MO.

Married William J. Hale on 19 Apr 1885 in Bollinger Co., MO. RN=9597. He was born 19 Jun 1863 in TN; died 23 Jan 1920 in Bollinger Co., MO. Both Sarah and William are buried at Old Union Methodist Church Cemetery, Bessville, Bollinger Co., MO. Children:

844 i. Charles Cyrus ⁷Hale. Born 30 Aug 1887 in Bollinger Co., MO; died Feb 1950 in Colorado Springs, El Paso Co., CO. RN=11943. Married Ruby M. Hargis on 25 Aug 1928 in Lutesville, Bollinger Co., MO. RN=14202. She was born 1905, place unknown; died 1971 in Colorado Springs, El Paso Co., CO. Both Charles and Ruby are buried at Evergreen Cemetery, Colorado Springs, El Paso Co., CO. Descendants unknown.

845 ii. Aradell ⁷ Hale. Born 19 Sep 1889 in Bollinger Co., MO; died there 3 Jan 1896. RN=12459. Buried at Old Union Methodist Church Cemetery, Bessville, Bollinger Co., MO. Single; no children.

846 iii. Harley Munson ⁷Hale. Born 4 Sep 1891 in Bessville, Bollinger Co., MO; died 1986 in Colorado Springs, El Paso Co., CO. RN=11944. Married Hallie May Bryan on 3 Jun 1920 in Canon City, Fremont Co., CO. RN=14210. She was born 1898 in Texas; died 1991 in Colorado Springs, El Paso Co., CO. Both Harley and Hallie are buried at Evergreen Cemetery, Colorado Springs, El Paso Co., CO. Descendants unknown.

847 iv. Minta ⁷Hale. Born 9 Mar 1894 in Bollinger Co., MO; died 19 Mar 1930 in Lutesville, Bollinger Co., MO. RN=11945. Married Peter Phillip Baker on 12 Oct 1918 in Bollinger Co., MO. RN=12194. He was born 22 Jun 1892 in Glenallen, Bollinger Co., MO; died 20 Oct 1949 in Cape Girardeau Co., MO. Both Minta and Phillip are buried at Glen Allen Cemetery, Glenallen, Bollinger Co., MO. Descendants unknown.

495. Mary Angeline ⁶ Bess. (Daniel R.⁵, Jacob I ⁴, John ³, Bostian ², Sebastian ¹, Anton ^A, ? ^B). Born 10 Mar 1869 in Bessville, Bollinger Co., MO; died 20 Jan 1935 in Cape Girardeau Co., MO. RN=6010. 1900, 1930 Censuses, Cape Girardeau Co., MO.

Married Mallory Mallie Baker on 30 May 1886 in Cape Girardeau Co., MO. RN=9605. He was born Mar 1862 in MO; died 1910 in MO. Both Mary and Mallie are buried at Apple Creek Cemetery, Pocahontas, Cape Girardeau Co., MO. Children:

+ 848 i. Stella ⁷Baker. RN=6817.

849 ii. Emazzar ⁷Baker. Born 3 Jul 1890 in Grand Tower, Jackson Co., IL; died 30 Aug 1958 in Allenville, Cape Girardeau Co., MO. RN=6818. [NOTE 1: Dates confirmed via death certificate.] Married Emma Sonora Criddle, date and place unknown. RN=11641. She was born 20 May 1904 in Oak Ridge, Cape Girardeau Co., MO; died 18 Jan 1995 in Cape Girardeau Co., MO. Both Emazzar and Emma are buried at Apple Creek Cemetery, Pocahontas, Cape Girardeau Co., MO. Descendants unknown.

850 iii. Ivy Cleveland Henry ⁷Baker. Born 23 Oct 1892 in Cape Girardeau Co., Co., MO; died 17 Oct 1918 in France. RN=6819. [NOTE 2: Served as a Pvt. in the Army during WWI; died of disease in France.] He is buried at Apple Creek Cemetery, Pocahontas, Cape Girardeau Co., MO. Single; no children.

851 iv. Alvin Napoleon ⁷Baker. RN=6820. Born 8 Mar 1897 in Cape Girardeau Co., MO; died 6 Dec 1979 in Cape Girardeau, Cape Girardeau Co., MO. Married Minnie Ann Davenport on 1 Aug 1918 in Jackson, Cape Girardeau Co., MO. RN=13465. She was born 10 Feb 1902 in MO; died 25 Sep 1980 in Cape Girardeau, Cape Girardeau Co., MO. Both Alvin and Minnie are buried at Cape County Memorial Park Cemetery, Cape Girardeau, Cape Girardeau Co.,MO. Descendants unknown.

544. William Washington Burroughs ⁶ Best. (William P.⁵, Abijah ⁴, Jonathan ³, Bostian ², Sebastian ¹, Anton ^A, ? ^B). RN=924. 1850, 1870, 1880, 1890 Taxroll, 1900 Censuses, Woodruff Co., AR. Born May 1848 in Marshall Co., MS; died in 1907 in Judsonia, White Co., AR.

Married (1) Mollie Winchester, date and place unknown. RN=3096. Mollie was born in 1858, place unknown; died in 1876 in Judsonia, White Co., AR. Children:

+ 852 i. Alonzo "Lonnie" Luther ⁷Best. RN=3097.

Married (2) Malinda F. Petty, daughter of James R. and Lavicy (née Russell) Petty, on 30 May 1877 in Judsonia, White Co., AR. RN=2635. Malinda was born in 1854 in TN; died in 1898 in Judsonia, White Co., AR. William and both wives are buried in Evergreen Cemetery, Judsonia, White Co., AR. Children:

+ 853 i. Louis Henderson ⁷Best. RN=1564.

854 ii. Rose May ⁷Best. Born 21 Sep 1878 in Judsonia, White Co., AR; died 8 Sep 1961 in Little Rock, Pulaski Co., AR. RN=1563. Married (1) J. A. McAuley on 30 Oct 1899 in White Co., AR. RN=2713. Married (2) Dr. Robert Lee Little in 1910, place unknown. He was born 4 Mar 1865 in Paducah, McCracken, KY; died 3 Feb 1934 in Judsonia, White Co., AR. RN=4495. Both Rose and Robert are buried at Evergreen Cemetery, Judsonia, White Co., AR. Descendants unknown.

855 iii. Lilly Myrtle ⁷Best. Born 25 Sep 1880 in AR; died 5 May 1968 in McCrory, Woodruff Co., AR. RN=2632. Buried at Fakes Cemetery, McCrory, Woodruff Co., AR. Single; no children.

856 iv. Lula ⁷Best. Born Nov 1882 in AR; death date and place unknown. RN=2631. Descendants unknown.

857 v. Charles Porter ⁷Best. Born 7 Nov 1884 in White Co., AR; died 5 Aug 1979 in Woodruff Co., AR. RN=2634. Married (1) Allie Mae Hicks on 8 Jul 1909 in Woodruff Co., AR. RN=4368. Allie was born 30 May 1886 in Arkansas; died 4 Mar 1913 in Woodruff Co., AR. Married (2) Fannie Rose Cheney on 4 Jun 1922 in White Co., AR. RN=4367. Fanny was born 28 Jun 1889 in Indiana; died 18 Apr 1967 in Woodruff Co., AR. 1940 Census, Woodruff Co., AR. Charles and both wives are buried at Fakes Cemetery, McCrory, Woodruff Co., AR. Descendants unknown.

858 vi. Karl Carlos ⁷Best. Born in 1890, probably in Judsonia, White Co., AR; died in 1896 in Judsonia, White Co., AR. RN=2633. Buried at Evergreen Cemetery, Judsonia, White Co., AR. Single; no children.

859 vii. Ruth Elizabeth ⁷Best. Born 23 Apr 1895 in White Co., AR; died 25 Nov 1978 in Booneville, Logan Co., AR. RN=2630. Married Cyril E. Bryant, Sr. on 3 Sep 1916 in Logan Co., AR. RN=14351. He was born 1 Feb 1896 in Booneville, Logan Co., AR; died 2 Jul 1980 in Springdale, Washington Co., AR. Both Ruth and Cyril are buried at Oak Hill Memorial Cemetery, Booneville, Logan Co., AR. Descendants unknown.

545. Sarah "Sallie" Euphenia ⁶ Best. (William P.⁵, Abijah ⁴, Jonathan ³, Bostian ², Sebastian ¹, Anton ^A, ? ^B). Born 13 Dec 1853 in Marshall Co., MS; died 1 Jul 1927 in Judsonia, White Co., AR. RN=927. 1870, 1880, 1900, 1910, 1920 Censuses, White Co., AR.

Married Marcus "Mack" Lafayette Reynolds on 20 Jul 1872 in Judsonia, White Co., AR. He was born 12 Oct 1851 in AR; died 11 Jun 1921 in Judsonia, White Co., AR. RN=1570. Both "Sallie" and "Mack" are buried at Evergreen Cemetery, Judsonia, White Co., AR. Children:

860 i. Claude W.⁷Reynolds. Born 28 July 1875 in Judsonia, White Co., AR; died 14 Nov 1877 in Judsonia, White Co., AR. RN=3095. Buried at Evergreen Cemetery, Judsonia, White Co., AR. Single; no children.

₊ 861 ii. Bessie D.⁷ Reynolds. RN=1571.

862 iii. Nadine E.⁷ Reynolds. Born 2 Aug 1889 in Judsonia, White Co., AR; died Oct 1966 in Little Rock, Pulaski Co., AR. RN=2644. Twin of RN=4150. Single; no children.

863 iv. Arvine E.⁷Reynolds. Born 2 Aug 1889 in Judsonia, White Co., AR; death date and place unknown. RN=4150.Twin of RN=2644. Descendants, if any, unknown.

546. Katherine "Kate" N. ⁶ Best. (William P.⁵, Abijah ⁴, Jonathan ³, Bostian ², Sebastian ¹, Anton ^A, ? ^B). Born 6 Sep 1858 in Marshall Co., MS; died 26 May 1942 in Woodruff Co., AR. RN=925. 1860, 1870 Censuses, White Co., AR, 1910, 1920, 1930, 1940 Censuses, Woodruff Co., AR.

Married Henry Brant Angus, son of Thomas L. Angus, on 4 Dec 1878 in Judsonia, White Co., AR. RN=1565. Henry was born 13 Jan 1854 in Tennessee; died 27 Aug 1914 in Woodruff Co., AR. Both "Kate" and Henry are buried at Fakes Cemetery, McCrory, Woodruff Co., AR. Children:

864 i. Esna E.⁷Angus. Born 27 Nov 1881 in Arkansas; died 20 Feb 1949 in Ft. Worth, Tarrant Co., TX. RN=1566. Married William T. McCain, M.D., date and place unknown. RN=2714. He was born 27 Aug 1864 in Mississippi; died 26 Mar 1925 in Ft. Worth, Tarrant Co., TX. Both Esna and William are buried at Shannon Rose Hill Memorial Park in Ft. Worth, Tarrant Co., TX. Descendants unknown.

+ 865 ii. William Boyd ⁷Angus. RN=2112.

+ 866 iii. Henry Dane ⁷Angus. RN=2113.

867 iv. Mildred E.⁷ Angus. Born 9 Oct 1895 in Woodruff Co., AR; died 6 Mar 1957 in Ft. Worth, Tarrant Co., TX. RN=2636. Married William Normente Wilkes on 25 Nov 1915 in Little Rock, Pulaski Co., AR. RN=4366. He was born 21 Aug 1885 in Tennessee; died 22 Aug 1955, place unknown. Mildred is buried at Fakes Cemetery, McCrory, Woodruff Co., AR; William is buried in Augusta Memorial Park, Augusta, Woodruff Co., AR. Descendants unknown.

868 v. Zana Norene ⁷Angus. Born Aug 1898 in Woodruff Co., AR; death date and place unknown. RN=2637. Married Avery Napoleon "Polie" Middleton on 28 Sep 1916 in Pulaski Co., AR. RN=12460. He was born 12 Oct 1891 in Franklin Co., MS; died 7 May 1975 in Little Rock, Pulaski Co., AR. He is buried at Oakland and Fraternal Historic Cemetery Park, Little Rock, Pulaski Co., AR. Descendants unknown.

547. Felix B.⁶ Best. (William P.⁵, Abijah ⁴, Jonathan ³, Bostian ², Sebastian ¹, Anton ^A, ? ^B). Born Apr 1861 in White County, AR; died 22 Sep 1940 in White Co., AR. RN=928. 1890 Taxroll, 1900, 1910,1920, 1930, 1940 Censuses, White Co., AR.

Married (1) Augusta May Owen on 15 Aug 1888 in Judsonia, White County, AR. Augusta was born 5 May 1871 in AR; died 26 Jun 1910 in White Co., AR. RN=1572. Died from complications following the birth of her third child. Both Felix and Augusta are buried at Evergreen Cemetery, Judsonia, White Co., AR. Children:

869 i. Earle Elmo ⁷ Best, Sr. Born 18 Oct 1889 in Judsonia, White Co., AR; died 24 Jun 1974 in El Paso, El Paso Co., TX. RN=1573. Buried at Restlawn Cemetery, El Paso, El Paso Co., TX. Descendants unknown.

+ 870 ii. Winnie Mae ⁷Best. RN=1574.

871 iii. Claud O.⁷ Best. Born 31 Aug 1906 in Judsonia, White Co., AR; died in Aug 1981, Phoenix, Maricopa Co., AZ. Cremated and ashes brought to Grand Rapids, Kent Co., MI. RN=1575. Descendants unknown.

Married (2) Ida Rambo on 8 Jan 1911 in Judsonia, White Co., AR. Ida was born 17 May 1878 in MS; died 21 Mar 1938 in Judsonia, White Co., AR. RN=4236. No children.

548. Cora L.⁶ Best. (William P.⁵, Abijah ⁴, Jonathan ³, Bostian ², Sebastian ¹, Anton ^A, ? ^B). Born in 1864 in Marshall Co. MS; died 1926 in Woodruff Co., AR. RN=926. 1870, 1880 Censuses, White Co., AR, 1900, 1910, 1920 Censuses, Woodruff Co., AR.

Married (1) R. C. Huff on 17 Dec 1880 in White Co., AR. RN=4032. No children.

Married (2) Joseph D. Johnson, Sr. on 3 Sep 1881 in Judsonia, White Co., AR. RN=2114. Joseph was born 1855 in TN; died 1904 in McCrory, Woodruff Co., AR. Both Cora and Joseph are buried at Oddfellows Cemetery, DeView, Woodruff Co., AR. Children:

872 i. Jack Felix ⁷ Johnson. Born 10 Oct 1882 in DeView, Woodruff Co., AR; died 23 Oct 1953, place unknown. RN=1569. Married Cora Lechy on 20 Dec 1920 in Faulkner Co., AR. RN=10687. She was born 15 Jan 1900 in AR; died 3 Jul 1983, place unknown. Both Jack and Cora are buried at Pinecrest Memorial Park, Alexander, Saline Co., AR. Descendants unknown.

873 ii. Oma ⁷Johnson. Born Aug 1884 in McCrory, Woodruff Co., AR; death date and place unknown. RN=2638. Married Elmo Carter ca 1903, place unknown. RN=4533. Descendants unknown.

874 iii. Joseph D.⁷ Johnson, Jr. Born 19 Nov 1887 in McCrory, Woodruff Co., >AR; died there 6 Dec 1888. RN=4534. Buried in Angus Cemetery, Woodruff Co., AR. Single; no children.

875 iv. Ruth ⁷Johnson. Born Sep 1889 in McCrory, Woodruff Co., AR; died young, date unknown. RN=2639. Single, no children.

876 v. Maynard ⁷Johnson. Born in 1891 in McCrory, Woodruff Co., AR; died young, date unknown. RN=2640. Single, no children.

877 vi. Mary B.⁷Johnson. Born Aug 1889 in McCrory, Woodruff Co., AR; died young, date unknown. RN=2639. Descendants unknown.

878 vii. Floyd Daniel ⁷Johnson. Born 1 Aug 1898 in McCrory, Woodruff Co., AR; died 1 Feb 1961 in Memphis, Shelby Co., TN. RN=2641. Married Jimmie Lee Griffin on 12 Aug 1928 in AR. RN=14352. He is buried at Memorial Park, Memphis, Shelby Co., TN; her burial location unknown. Descendants unknown.

879 viii. Elizabeth Lizzie ⁷Johnson. Born ca 1901 in McCrory Co., AR; death date and place unknown. RN=4532. Descendants unknown.

880 ix. Clayton⁷Johnson. Born Aug 1903 in McCrory, Woodruff Co., AR; death date and place unknown. RN=4531. Descendants unknown.

549. Lela Clyde ⁶ Best. (William Porter ⁵, Abijah ⁴, Jonathan ³, Bostian ², Sebastian ¹, Anton ^A, ? ^B). Born 13 Dec 1879 in Judsonia, White Co., AR; died there 4 Oct 1959. RN=3090. 1880, 1910, 1920, 1930, 1940 Censuses, White Co., AR.

Married William Wilshire Gill, D.D.S. on 19 Nov 1899 in Judsonia, White Co., AR. RN=3091.William was born 25 Aug 1876 in AR; died 4 Oct 1966 in Judsonia, White Co., AR. Both Lela and William are buried at Evergreen Cemetery, Judsonia, White Co., AR. Children:

881 i. James William ⁷Gill. Born 1 Dec 1902 in Judsonia, White Co., AR; died 8 Jul 1988 in Searcy, White Co., AR.RN=3094. Married Viva Mae Wasson on 29 Jan 1951 in White Co., AR. RN=4056. She was born 1913 in Judsonia, White Co., AR; died in 1980, probably in Searcy, White Co., AR. Both James and Viva are buried at Evergreen Cemetery, Judsonia, White Co., AR. Descendants unknown.

882 ii. Bernice Estes ⁷Gill, D.D.S. Born 16 Jun 1906 in Judsonia, White Co., AR; died Apr 1979 in Heber Springs, Cleburne Co., AR. RN=3093. Twin of RN=3092. [NOTE: Served as a Major in the Army during WWII as a dentist.] Married Pauline "Polly" Meacham, date and place unknown. RN=12461. She was born 1906, place unknown; died 1990 in White Co., AR. Both Bernice and Pauline are buried at Evergreen Cemetery, Judsonia, White Co., AR. Descendants unknown.

883 iii. (Unknown) ⁷Gill. Born 16 Jun 1906 in Judsonia, White Co., AR; thought to have died at or shortly following birth, but unable to confirm given name or date, but certainly prior to Apr 1910. RN=3092. RN=3092. Twin of RN=3093. Burial location unknown. Single; no children.

550. Azalee E.⁶ Best. (Berry Ozro ⁵, Abijah ⁴, Jonathan ³, Bostian ², Sebastian ¹, Anton ^A, ? ^B). Born 10 Mar 1852 in MS; died 8 Apr 1926 in Forrest Co., MS. RN=1211. 1880 Census, Tallahatchie Co., MS, 1900 Census, Holmes Co., MS, 1910 Census, Harrison Co., MS, 1920 Census, Forrest Co., MS.

Married Alathiel H. "Lathe" Owen on 9 Nov 1871 in Tallahatchie Co., MS. Lathe was born 15 Jun 1850 in Mississippi; died 2 Aug 1935 in Hattiesburg, Forrest Co., MS. RN=1215. 1930 Census, Forrest Co., MS. [NOTE: Records vary on the surname spelling; most have Owen while a few have Owens. The former will be used here!] Both Azalee and "Lathe" are buried at Roseland Park Cemetery, Hattiesburg, Forrest Co., MS. Children:

884 i. Esther Ora ⁷ Owen. Born 18 Aug 1873 in Enid, Tallahatchie Co., MS; died 15 Oct 1960 in San Antonio, Bexar Co., TX. RN=3080. Married James Tate on 2 Jun 1897, place unknown. RN=3081. She is buried at San Jose Burial Park in San Antonio, Bexar Co., TX. Descendants unknown.

885 ii. Arthur Lee ⁷Owen. Born 28 Mar 1876 in Mississippi; death date and place unknown. RN=3082. Descendants unknown.

886 iii. (Infant) ⁷ Owen. Born 16 Jun 1877 in Mississippi, died in MS, date unknown. RN=3083. Single; no children.

887 iv. Odis "Odie" J.⁷Owen. Born 24 Oct 1878 in Enid, Tallahatchie Co., MS; death date and place unknown. RN=3084. Married Cora Belle Rowe, date and place unknown. RN=3317. Descendants unknown.

888 v. (Infant) ⁷ Owen. Born 28 Jan 1880, place unknown; died in MS, date unknown. RN=3085. Single; no children.

889 vi. Bertha May ⁷Owen. Born 28 Jun 1883 in San Antonio, Bexar Co., TX; death date and place unknown. RN=3086. Descendants unknown.

890 vii. Willie Best⁷Owen. Born 15 Sep 1885 in Selma, Bexar Co., TX; death date and place unknown. RN=3087. Descendants unknown.

891 viii. Lillie May ⁷ Owen. Born 10 Jun 1888 in Teasdale, Tallahatchie Co., MS; died 10 Apr 1983 in Hattiesburg, Forrest Co., MS. RN=3088. Single; no children.

551. Lafayette Ozro ⁶ Best, Sr. (Berry Ozro ⁵, Abijah ⁴, Jonathan ³, Bostian ², Sebastian¹, Anton ^A, ? ^B). Born 15 Jun 1856 in Marshall Co., MS; died 30 May 1921 in Tallahatchie Co., MS. RN=1210. 1880, 1900, 1910 Censuses, Tallahatchie Co., MS.

Married Joanna C. Herndon, daughter of Esquire Squire Herndon and Sarah Isabelle Hendricks, on 3 Feb 1877 in Tallahatchie Co., MS. [NOTE: She was the 3^rd great-grand-daughter of Richard Herndon (RN=2146); refer to the Herndon webpage. ] Joanna was born 14 Oct 1858 in Monroe Co., MS; died 5 May 1919 in Tallahatchie Co., MS. RN=3059. Both Lafayette and Joanna are buried at Bethel Cemetery, Enid-Teasdale, Tallahatchie Co., MS. Children:

+ 892 i. Lafayette Ozro ⁷ Best, Jr. RN=3060.

893 ii. Walter Robert ⁷Best. Born 6 Jul 1879 in Tallahatchie Co., MS; died 12 Dec 1967 in Batesville, Panola Co., MS. RN=3062. Buried at Magnolia Cemetery, Batesville, Panola Co., MS. Descendants unknown.

894 iii. Lillie ⁷ Best. Born 28 Feb 1881 in Tallahatchie Co., MS; died there 10 Apr 1968. RN=3063. Married Joseph Johnson Clarkson, date and place unknown. RN=3064. He was born 6 Feb 1880, place unknown; died 7 Feb 1943 in Tallahatchie Co., MS. Descendants unknown. Both Lillie and Joseph are buried at Bethel Cemetery, Enid-Teasdale, Tallahatchie Co., MS.

895 iv. Della ⁷Best. Born 24 Oct 1878 in Tallahatchie Co., MS; death date and place unknown. RN=3065. Married Dudley Thomas "Bud" Jennings on 17 Nov 1901 in Charleston, Tallahatchie Co., MS. RN=3066. He was born 6 May 1880 in Cascilla, Tallahatchie Co., MS; died 20 Jun 1973 in Charleston, MS. Both Della and "Bud" are buried at Henson Cemetery, Cascilla, Tallahatchie Co., MS. Descendants unknown.

+ 896 v. Alma T.⁷ Best. RN=3067.

897 vi. Effie ⁷Best. Born 4 Jun 1887 in Mississippi; died 18 Nov 1966 in DeSoto Co., MS. RN=3069. Married (1) Coleman Carlysle on 25 Dec 1904 in Tallahatchie Co., MS. RN=4738. Descendants unknown. Married (2) Alva Clyde Williams on 4 Feb 1912 in Tallahatchie Co., MS. RN=3070. Both Effie and Alva are buried at Hernando Memorial Cemetery, Hernando, DeSoto Co., MS. Descendants unknown.

+ 898 vii. Otho Olgar Best⁷Best. RN=3071.

+ 899 viii. Anthony L.⁷ Best. RN=3073.

900 ix. Avnis Lee ⁷ Best. Born 25 Aug 1896 in Tallahatchie Co., MS; died Oct 1986 in Charleston, Tallahatchie Co., MS. RN=3075. Married Eva Smith, date and place unknown. RN=3076. Eva was born 27 Sep 1901 in MS; died 26 Sep 1982 in Charleston, Tallahatchie Co., MS. Both Avnis and Eva are buried at Charleston Cemetery (N.E. Ward), Charleston, Tallahatchie Co., MS. Descendants unknown.

901 x. Colie⁷ Best. Born Nov 1898 in Tallahatchie Co., MS; died ca 1934 in a sanatorium in Sanatorium, Simpson Co., MS. RN=3077. Married Eunice Earl Baldwin on 2 Jan 1914 in Tallahatchie Co., MS. RN=3079. He was born 28 Nov 1895 in Charleston, Tallahatchie Co., MS; died there 24 Jun 1935. Descendants unknown.

553. Walter Robert ⁶ Best, M.D. (Berry Ozro ⁵, Abijah ⁴, Jonathan ³, Bostian ², Sebastian ¹, Anton ^A, ? ^B). Born 15 Oct 1860 in Marshall Co., MS; died 5 Dec 1940, probably Tallahatchie Co., MS. RN=1217. 1900 Census, Lafayette Co., MS, 1880, 1920 Censuses, Tallahatchie Co., MS, 1940 Census, Leflore Co., MS.

Married Ida Henrietta Owen Horn on 16 Dec 1884 in Charleston, Tallahatchie Co., MS. RN=2696. Ida was born 25 Feb 1867 in MS; died 11 Dec 1929 in Teasdale, Tallahatchie Co., MS. Both Walter and Ida are buried at Bethel Cemetery, Enid-Teasdale, Tallahatchie Co., MS. Children:

902 i. Abel Lee ⁷ Best. Born 30 Sep 1885, place unknown; died 6 Oct 1885, place unknown. RN=3320. Buried at Bethel Cemetery, Enid-Teasdale, Tallahatchie Co., MS. Single; no children.

+ 903 ii. Clyde Erskine ⁷Best. RN=3021.

904 iii. Sedric Ray ⁷Best. Born 25 Oct 1889, place unknown; died 4 Jul 1973, place unknown. RN=3022. Married Bertha Neely on 27 Dec 1924 in Tallahatchie Co., MS. RN=3319. Descendants unknown.

+ 905 iv. Myrtle Eva⁷Best. RN=2690.

554. Mary Euphemia "Phemy" ⁶ Best. (Berry Ozro ⁵, Abijah ⁴, Jonathan ³, Bostian ², Sebastian ¹, Anton ^A, ? ^B). Born 29 May 1862 in Marshall Co., MS; died 10 May 1897 in Tallahatchie Co. ,MS. RN=1212. 1880 Census, Tallahatchie Co., MS.

Married John Franklin Hall on 31 Dec 1879 in Tallahatchie Co., MS. RN=1216. 1900, 1910, 1920, 1930 Censuses, Tallahatchie Co., MS. John was born in Apr 1858 in Tallahatchie Co., MS; died there 15 Nov 1934. [NOTE: Following Mary's death in 1897, John married Mahalia (née Jackson) Davis on 28 Dec 1898 in Tallahatchie Co., MS. RN=4404. She was born 4 Jan 1860 in Teasdale, Tallahatchie Co., MS; died there 2 Jan 1944.] John and both wives are buried at Bethel Cemetery, Teasdale, Tallahatchie Co., MS. Children (by "Phemy"):

906 i. Rose Dallas ⁷Hall. Born 27 Jun 1881 in Tallahatchie Co., MS; died 13 Jun 1913 in MS. RN=3322. Married Mumford Luellyn Robertson on 5 Feb 1899 in Tallahatchie Co., MS. RN=14946. He was born 17 Feb 1874 in MS; died 14 Dec 1967 in Tallahatchie Co., MS. Both Rose and Mumford are buried at Bethel Cemetery, Enid, Tallahatchie Co., MS. Descendants unknown.

907 ii. Daisy Belmont ⁷ Hall. Born 13 Jun 1883 in Tallahatchie Co., MS; died there 9 Sep 1884. RN=10038. Buried at Bethel Cemetery, Enid,Tallahatchie Co., MS. Single; no children.

908 iii. Bishop Marvin ⁷ Hall. Born 27 May 1885 in Tallahatchie Co., MS; died 7 Dec 1965 in Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., TX. RN=3024. Married Dora Lee Inge on 17 Oct 1909 in Johnson Co., TX. RN=15402. She was born 18 Dec 1890 in LA; died 27 Dec 1971 in Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., TX. Both Bishop and Dora are buried at Laurel Land Memorial Park, Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., TX. Descendants unknown.

909 iv. Minnie ⁷Hall. Born 1888 in Charleston, Tallahatchie Co., MS; death date and place unknown. RN=15401. Descendants unknown.

910 v. Zula ⁷Hall. Born 5 Nov 1890 in Tallahatchie Co., MS; died 28 Feb 1967, place unknown. RN=3027. Married John Brantley Robertson on 12 Jan 1908 in Tallahatchie Co., MS. RN=3028. He was born 23 Dec 1878 in MS; died 17 Dec 1962, place unknown. Both Zula and Brantley are buried at Bethel Cemetery, Enid, Tallahatchie Co., MS. Descendants unknown.

911 vi. Zelma Irene ⁷ Hall. Born 13 Mar 1892 in MS; died 11 Sep 1977 in Enid, Tallahatchie Co., MS. RN=3025. Married Robert Bob E. Newman on 8 Dec 1909 in Tallahatchie Co., MS. RN=3026. He was born 27 Aug 1882 in MS; died 20 Oct 1970 in Enid, Tallatchie Co., MS. Both Zelma and Bob are buried at Bethel Cemetery, Enid, Tallahatchie Co., MS. Descendants unknown.

+ 912 vii. Roy John Ray ⁷ Hall. RN=3029.

555. Cecelia Abbazenia ⁶ Best. (Berry Ozro ⁵, Abijah ⁴, Jonathan ³, Bostian ², Sebastian ¹, Anton ^A, ? ^B). Born 23 Sep 1864 in Marshall Co., MS; died 15 Oct 1914 in Panola Co., MS. RN=1214. 1880 Census, Tallahatchie Co., MS, 1900 Census, Panola Co., MS, 1910Census, Panola Co., MS.

Married (1) Jacob B. Patterson on 27 Jan 1886 in Tallahatchie Co., MS. RN=3324. He was born in 1856, place unknown; died 1887 in Tallahatchie Co., MS. He is buried at Bethel Cemetery, Teasdale, Tallahatchie Co.,MS. Children:

913 i. Susan Elizabeth ⁷ Patterson. Born 26 Feb 1887 in Mississippi; died 14 Oct 1981, place unknown. RN=3031. Married Eddie Allen Waldrup, date and place unknown. RN=3326. He was born 5 Dec 1881 in MS; died 17 Jul 1960 in MS. Both Susan and Eddie are buried at Magnolia Cemetery, Batesville, Panola Co., MS. Descendants unknown.

Married (2) William Henry Covington on 11 Oct 1891 in Tallahatchie Co., MS. RN=3030. He was born Aug 1853 in MS; died 31 Dec 1928 in Panola Co., MS. Both Cecelia and Henry are buried at Antioch Cemetery, Courtland, Panola Co., MS. Children:

+ 914 i. Lee Williamson ⁷ Covington. RN=3037.

915 ii. Clyde Preston ⁷Covington. Born Jan 1893 in Panola Co., MS; died 26 Aug 1936 in Memphis, Shelby Co., TN. RN=3327. Married Laura Waxler on 26 Sep 1922 in Panola Co., MS. RN=3328. He is buried at Antioch Cemetery, Courtland, Panola Co., MS. Descendants unknown.

916 iii. Annie ⁷ Covington. Born 11 Apr 1897 in MS; died 22 Jan 1995 in Panola Co., MS. RN=3033. Married Clair Caldwell on 3 Sep 1928 in Panola Co., MS. RN=3034. He was born 4 Aug 1897 in MS; died 29 Aug 1975 in Panola Co., MS. Both Annie and Clair are buried at Antioch Cemetery, Courtland, Pasnola Co., MS. Descendants unknown.

917 iv. Maggie ⁷Covington. Born Nov 1897, probably in Tallahatchie Co., MS; died 1 Sep 1977, place unknown. RN=3035. Married Asa T. Mosier ca 1928 in Tallahatchie Co., MS. RN=3036. He was born 5 Dec 1905 in MS; died 19 Nov 1976 in Tallahatchie Co., MS. Both Maggie and Asa are buried at Bethel Cemetery, Teasdale, Tallahatchie Co., MS. Descendants unknown.

556. Lela Catherine ⁶ Best. (Berry Ozro ⁵, Abijah ⁴, Jonathan ³, Bostian ², Sebastian ¹, Anton ^A, ? ^B). Born 14 Jun 1867 in Tallahatchie Co., MS; died 31 Dec 1947 in Tallahatchie Co., MS. RN=2583. 1880 Census, Tallahatchie Co., MS (Best & Hendricks), 1900, 1920, 1930 Censuses, Yalobusha Co., MS.

Married Thomas Jefferson Hendricks on 19 Dec 1883 in Charleston, Tallahatchie Co., MS. RN=3038. He was born Sep 1859 in MS; died 1932 in Tallahatchie Co., MS. [NOTE: Surname seen in several records as Hendrix , but most records have Hendricks and will be used here.] Both Lela and Thomas are buried at Bethel Cemetery, Teasdale, Tallahatchie Co., MS. Children:

918 i. Lorenzo Dow ⁷ Hendricks. Born 28 Oct 1884 in Yalobusha Co., MS; died 16 Mar 1967, place unknown. RN=3039. Married Bettie Walker on 25 Dec 1906, place unknown. RN=3330. Descendants unknown.

919 ii. Tommy Lee ⁷ Hendricks. Born 23 Aug 1886 in Tallahatchie Co., MS; died 11 Apr 1974 in North Little Rock,, Pulaski Co., AR. RN=3040. Married Lola B. Gunter on 6 Apr 1924, place unknown. RN=3331. She was born 9 Feb 1883 in AR; died 8 Oct 1973 in North Little Rock, Pulaski Co., AR. Burial locations unknown. Descendants unknown.

920 iii. Zelma Katurah ⁷ Hendricks. Born 14 Feb 1888 in Yalobusha Co., MS; died 6 Mar 1943 in Yalobusha Co., MS. RN=3044. Married Charlie Wilson Sims in 1906, place unknown. RN=3045. He was born Oct 1877 in MS; died 1957 in Yalobusha Co., MS. Both Zelma and Charlie are buried at Oak Hill Cemetery, Water Valley, Yalobusha Co., MS. Descendants unknown.

921 iv. Arthur Berry ⁷ Hendricks. Born 11 Feb 1890 in Tillatoba, Yalobusha Co., MS; died 3 Dec 1966 in Pulaski Co., AR. RN=3041. Married Catherine Johnson, date and place unknown. RN=14134. She was born 12 Sep 1904 in MS; died 10 May 1986 in Pulaski Co., AR. Both Arthur and Catherine are buried at Edgewood Memorial Park, North Little Rock, Pulaski Co., AR. Descendants unknown.

922 v. Walter June ⁷ Hendricks. Born 11 Jun 1892 in Yalobusha Co., MS; died 10 Dec 1938, place unknown. RN=3042. Married Ruth Jane Black on 7 Dec 1913, place unknown. RN=3332. She was born 3 Sep 1892, place unknown; died 1 Nov 1934 in Water Valley, Yalobusha Co., MS. Both Walter and Ruth are buried at Oak Hill Cemetery, Water Valley, Yalobusha Co., MS. Descendants unknown.

923 vi. (Unknown) ⁷. Hendricks. Born ca 1895 in Yalobusha Co., MS; died young but death date and place unknown. No RN. Single; no children.

924 vii. LillianEffie ⁷ Hendricks. Born 16 Jun 1899 in Yalobusha Co., MS; died 29 Jan 1994 in Jackson, Hinds Co., MS. RN=3046. Married Samuel White in 1920, place unknown. RN=3047. He was born 21 Feb 1897, place unknown; died 10 Feb 1888 in MS. [NOTE: Served as a Cpl. in the Army during WWI.] Both Lillian and Samuel are buried at Oak Hill Cemetery, Water Valley, Yalobusha Co., MS. Descendants unknown.

925 viii. Jesse Morris ⁷ Hendricks. Born 11 Jul 1901 in Yalobusha Co., MS; died 23 Dec 1981 in Yalobusha Co., MS. RN=3043. Married Gladys Irene Champion on 21 Jan 1923, place unknown. RN=3333. Both Jesse and Gladys are buried at Bethel Cemetery, Water Valley, Yalobusha Co., MS. Descendants unknown.

557. Romelia Alverado ⁶ Best. (Berry Ozro ⁵, Abijah ⁴, Jonathan ³, Bostian ², Sebastian ¹, Anton ^A, ? ^B). Born 10 Mar 1869 in Tallahatchie Co., MS; died there 6 Feb 1923. RN=2694. 1880, 1900, 1910, 1920 Censuses, Tallahatchie Co., MS.

Married Henry Pryor Newman on 15 Jan 1885 in Tallahatchie Co., MS. RN=3335. Henry was born 18 Aug1864 in MS; died 3 May 1904 in Tallahatchie Co., MS. Both Romelia and Henry are buried at Bethel Cemetery, Enid-Teasdale, Tallahatchie Co., MS. Children:

926 i. Minnie A.⁷ Newman. Born 6 Oct 1885 in MS; died there 12 Jan 1886. RN=3336. Buried at Bethel Cemetery, Teasdale, Tallahatchie Co., MS. Single; no children.

927 ii. Mary Ettie ⁷ Newman. Born 23 Sep 1887 in MS; died 31 Aug 1966 in MS. RN=3049. Married William A. Hollingsworth on 29 Jun 1905, place unknown. RN=3050. He was born 13 Feb 1887, place unknown; died 10 Aug 1950 in MS. Both Ettie and William are buried at Bethel Cemetery, Teasdale, Tallahatchie Co., MS. Descendants unknown.

928 iii. Edward D. "Bud" ⁷ Newman. Born 16 Jun 1889 in MS; died 16 Aug 1961 in Duck Hill, Montgomery Co., MS. RN=3048. Married Edder "Edna" Salalla Dees on 6 Sep 1913 in Tallahatchie Co., MS. RN=3334. She was born 11 Nov 1891 in Tallahatchie Co., MS; died 26 Mar 1939 in Tallahatchie Co., MS. He is buried at Woodlawn Memorial Park, Grenada, Grenada Co., MS; she buried at Bethel Cemetery, Enid-Teasdale, Tallahatchie Co., MS. Descendants unknown.

929 iv. Earnest L.⁷ Newman. Born 9 Nov 1891 in MS; died 1929 in Tallahatchie Co., MS. RN=3056. Married Lucy Cox on 21 Nov 1907 in Tallahatchie Co., MS. RN=3342. Descendants unknown.

930 v. Pryor B.⁷ Newman. Born 27 May 1893 in MS; died 6 Mar 1925, place unknown. RN=3051. Married Geenie Flowers on 7 Apr 1919 in Tallahatchie Co., MS. RN=3337. She was born 23 Dec 1898, place unknown; died 28 Jul 1947 in Tallahatchie Co., MS. Both Pryor and Geenie are buried at Bethel Cemetery, Enid-Teasdale, Tallahatchie Co., MS. Descendants unknown.

931 vi. Maggie Myrtle ⁷ Newman. Born 5 Apr 1895 in MS; died 11 Apr 1974 in Tallahatchie Co., MS. RN=3052. Married Sam S. Everett on 17 Nov 1913 in Tallahatchie Co., MS. RN=3053. He was born 20 Sep 1891, place unknown; died 14 Mar 1969 in Tallahatchie Co., MS. Both Maggie and Sam are buried at Bethel Cemetery, Enid-Teasdale, Tallahatchie Co., MS. Descendants unknown.

932 vii. Lucy Mae ⁷ Newman. Born 7 Dec 1897 in MS; died 31 Jan 1968, place unknown. RN=3345. Married Lee Williamson Covington, date and place unknown. RN=3037. Both Lucy and Lee are buried at Bethel Cemetery, Enid-Teasdale, Tallahatchie Co., MS. Descendants unknown.

933 viii. Bessie Lee ⁷ Newman. Born 18 Feb 1899 in MS; died 16 Aug 1973 in Mobile Co., AL. RN=3054. Twin of RN=3340. Married Ober Leslie Schmitz on 12 Aug 1919 in Tallahatchie Co., MS. RN=3055. Both Bessie and Leslie are buried at Grand Bay Cemetery, Grand Bay, Mobile Co., AL. Descendants unknown.

934 ix. Pressley C.⁷ Newman. Born 18 Feb 1899 in MS; died 15 Oct 1966, place unknown. RN=3340. Twin of RN=3054. Married Floril Smith in 1922, place unknown. RN=3341. Descendants unknown.

935 x. James Brick ⁷ Newman. Born 17 Jan 1902 in MS; died 19 Jan 1986 in Tallahatchie Co., MS. RN=3343. Married Mary Coleman on 6 Feb 1926 in Tallahatchie Co., MS. RN=3344. Mary was born 13 Mar 1903, place unknown; died in Tallahatchie Co., MS, date unknown. Both James and Mary are buried at Bethel Cemetery, Enid-Teasdale, Tallahatchie Co., MS. Descendants unknown.

936 xi. Lorena ⁷ Newman. Born 27 Nov 1903 in MS; died 22 Feb 1993, place unknown. RN=3057. Married (1) Fonzo Elisha Martin, date and place unknown. RN=3058. He was born 13 Oct 1891, place unknown; died 20 Jul 1954 in Tallahatchie Co., MS. Descendants unknown. Married (2) Atheral Brewer, date and place unknown. RN=3338. Descendants unknown. Married (3) William Winters, date and place unknown. RN=3339. Descendants unknown.

558. Janette L.⁶ McAnulty. (Joanna Best McAnulty ⁵, Abijah ⁴, Jonathan ³, Bostian ², Sebastian ¹, Anton ^A, ? ^B). Born 9 Oct 1849 in Marshall Co., MS; death date and place unknown. RN=2584. 1860, 1870 Censuses, Marshall Co., MS; 1880 Census, Hill Co., TX.

Married L. Burton Smith on 10 May 1866 in Marshall Co., MS. RN=2697. He was born ca 1835 in AL; died before 15 Jun 1880, probably in Hill Co., TX. Burial locations unknown. Children:

937 i. Alice R.⁷ Smith. Born ca 1867 in Marshall Co., MS; death date and place unknown. RN=6531. Descendants unknown.

938 ii. Benjamin ⁷ Smith. Born ca 1868 in Marshall Co., MS; death date and place unknown. RN=6532. Descendants unknown.

939 iii. Francis Marion ⁷ Smith. Born Mar 1870 in Red Banks, Marshall Co., MS; died 25 Oct 1942 in Comanche Co., OK. RN=6533. Married Lora Lobelia Brown on 19 Jan 1890 in Coryell Co., TX. RN=12462. She was born 14 Jun 1873 in Falls Co., TX; died 23 Dec 1954 in Lawton, Comanche Co., OK. His burial location unknown; she is buried at Sunset Memorial Gardens, Lawton, Comanche Co., OK. Descendants unknown.

940 iv. Thomas ⁷ Smith. Born ca 1872 in AR; death date and place unknown. RN=6534. Descendants unknown.

941 v. Anna ⁷ Smith. Born Jun 1875 in MS; death date and place unknown. RN=6535. Descendants unknown.

559. Jane Medora ⁶ McAnulty. (Joanna Best McAnulty ⁵, Abijah ⁴, Jonathan ³, Bostian ², Sebastian ¹, Anton ^A, ? ^B). Born 4 Aug 1852 in Marshall Co., MS; died 15 Jan 1941 in Merkel, Taylor Co., TX. RN=1219. 1860, 1870 Censuses, Marshall Co., MS, 1880, 1900 Censuses, Coryell Co., TX, 1910, 1920, 1930 Censuses, Taylor Co., TX. [NOTE 1: Dates confirmed by death certificate. ]

Married Thomas Richard Bankhead on 11 Oct 1868 in Carson, Fayette Co., TN. RN=1221. Thomas was born 30 Jul 1850 in Marshall Co., MS; died 24 May 1919 in Merkel, Taylor Co., TX. Both Jane and Thomas are buried at Rose Hill Cemetery in Merkel, Taylor Co., TX. Children:

942 i. Joseph Ellbinous ⁷ Bankhead. Born 22 Aug 1869 in Red Banks, Marshall Co., MS; died 16 Jan 1941 in Valley Mills, Bosque Co., TX. RN=6530. [NOTE 2: Dates confirmed by death certificate.] Married Nancy Ellen "Nannie" Fowler on 31 Jan 1889 in Coryell Co., TX. RN=6648. She was born 6 Nov 1875 in AR; died 30 Oct 1950, place unknown. Both Ellbinous and "Nannie" are buried at Post Oak Cemetery, Oglesby, Coryell Co., TX. Descendants unknown.

943 ii. Andrew William "Will" ⁷ Bankhead. Born 7 Feb 1872 in Red Banks, Marshall Co., MS; died 26 Aug 1935 in Oglesby, Coryell Co., TX. RN=6536. Married Ida Newton Wood on 5 Nov 1891 in Coryell Co., TX. RN=6645. She was born 26 Dec 1874 in Brenham, Washington Co., TX; died 29 Aug 1951 in Gatesville, Coryell Co., TX. Both "Will" and Ida are buried at Post Oak Cemetery, Ogelsby, Coryell Co., TX. [NOTE 3: Dates confirmed by death certificates.] Descendants unknown.

944 iii. Emma ⁷ Bankhead. Born ca 1873 in Red Banks, Marshall Co., MS; death date and place unknown. RN=6537. Descendants unknown.

945 iv. Thomas A.⁷ Bankhead. Born ca 1876 in Coryell Co., TX; death date and place unknown. RN=6538. Descendants unknown.

946 v. Eugene Lewellen ⁷ Bankhead. Born 5 Dec 1877 in Coryell Co., Co., TX; died 23 Mar 1971 in San Angelo, Tom Green Co., TX. RN=6539. Married Minnie Lee Carson on 4 Sep 1901 in Coryell Co., TX. RN=6649. She was born 13 Jul 1878 in TX; died 2 Oct 1938 in Sweetwater, Nolan Co., TX. [NOTE 4: Dates confirmed by death certificates.] Both Eugene and Minnie are buried at Fairview Cemetery, Bronte, Coke Co., TX. Descendants unknown.

947 vi. Cora Lee ⁷ Bankhead. Born 8 Dec 1880 in Coryell Co., TX; died 8 Sep 1956 in Merkel, Taylor Co., TX. RN=6540. Married (1) Ollie Alexander Gassaway on 3 Aug 1902 in Coryell Co., TX. RN=6650. He was born 1 Oct 1881 in KY; died 11 May 1973 in Waco, McLennan Co., TX. He is buried at White Rock Cemetery, Ross, McClennan Co., TX. [NOTE 5: Dates confirmed by death certificate.] Descendants unknown. Married (2) Oscar Johnson Adcock on 7 May 1905 in Oglesby, Coryell Co., TX. RN=6646. He was born 25 Feb 1880 in Dawson, Navarro Co., TX; died 3 Oct 1967 in Merkel, Taylor Co., TX. Both Cora and Oscar are buried at Rose Hill Cemetery, Merkel, Taylor Co., TX. [NOTE 6: Dates confirmed by death certificates.] Descendants unknown.

948 vii. Price ⁷ Bankhead. Born 29 May 1884 in Coryell Co., TX; died 30 Jul 1974 in Big Spring, Howard Co., TX. RN=6541. Married Effie Lou Moony on 12 Mar 1905 in Coryell Co., TX. RN=6647. She was born 9 Jun 1886 in MS; died 19 Jun 1952 in Big Spring, Howard Co., TX. [NOTE 7: Dates confirmed by death certificates.] Both Price and Effie are buried at Trinity Memorial Park, Big Spring, Howard Co., TX. Descendants unknown.

949 viii. Bonnie Belle ⁷ Bankhead. Born Aug 1887 in Coryell Co., TX; died 26 Nov 1971 in Lubbock, Lubbock Co., TX. RN=6542. Married Earl Jefferson Graves on 11 Dec 1906 in Taylor Co., TX. RN=14353. He was born 6 Apr 1885 in Lamar Co., TX; died 30 Mar 1963 in Lubbock, Lubbock Co., TX. Both Earl and Bonnie are buried at Resthaven Memorial Park, Lubbock, Lubbock Co., TX. Descendants unknown.

950 ix. Charles Clifton ⁷ Bankhead. Born 14 Jan 1890 in Oglesby, Coryell Co., TX; died May 1971 in Shreveport, Caddo Parish, LA. RN=6543. Married Gladys C. Walker on 14 Jun 1910 in Taylor Co., TX. RN=14354. She was born 15 Jan 1891 in Carter Co., TX; died 20 May 1993 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Co., OK. His burial location unknown; she is buried at Memorial Park Cemetery, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Co., OK. Descendants unknown.

562. Johnnie Joanna ⁶ McAnulty. (Joanna Best McAnulty ⁵, Abijah ⁴, Jonathan ³, Bostian ², Sebastian ¹, Anton ^A, ? ^B). Born 19 May 1869 in Marshall Co., MS; died 18 Aug 1956 in Gatesville, Coryell Co., TX. RN=1218. 1900, 1910, 1920 Censuses, Coryell Co., TX.

Married Seaborn Enoch Ashby on 17 Sep 1890 in Coryell Co., TX. RN=3100. He was born 9 Sep 1859 in TX; died 10 Oct 1924 in Oglesby, Coryell Co., TX. [NOTE 1: Dates confirmed by death certificates.] Both Johnnie and Seaborn are buried at Masonic Cemetery, Gatesville, Coryell Co., TX. Children:

951 i. Charlotte Lee ⁷ Ashby. Born 16 Oct 1890 in Coryell Co., TX; died 11 Dec 1973 in Gatesville, Coryell Co.,TX. RN=6544. Married James Edward "Ed" Melton on 15 Nov 1908 in Coryell Co., TX. RN=14355. He was born 4 Jan 1888 in OK; died 21 Dec 1956 in Gatesville, Coryell Co., TX. Both Charlotte and "Ed" are buried at Restland Cemetery, Gatesville, Coryell Co.,TX. Descendants unknown.

952 ii. Ethel Pearl ⁷ Ashby. Born 27 Mar 1893 in Coryell Co., TX; died 5 Feb 1979 in Gatesville, Coryell Co., TX. RN=6545. Married George Travis Moore, Sr. on 6 Mar 1910 in Oglesby, Coryell Co.,TX. RN=14356. He was born 21 Jan 1891 in Jonesboro, Coryell Co., TX; died 27 Jun 1979 in Gatesville, Coryell Co., TX. Both Ethel and George are buried at Davidson Cemetery, Gatesville, Coryell Co., TX. Descendants unknown.

953 iii. Mayme ⁷ Ashby. Born Jul 1895 in Coryell Co., TX; death date and place unknown. RN=6546. Married Jesse Jefferson "Jess" Jackson on 1 Nov 1916 in Gatesville, Coryell Co., TX. RN=14211. He was born 18 Nov 1892 in TX; died 6 Jun 1970 in Coryell Co., TX. Both "Jess" and Mayme are buried at Post Oak Cemetery, Oglesby, Coryell Co., TX. Descendants unknown.

954 iv. I. Vera ⁷ Ashby. Born 30 Jul 1896 in Coryell Co., TX; died 8 Jun 1977 in Waco, McLennan Co., TX. RN=6547. Married Luther Edgar Todd ca 1919, likely in TX. RN=14357. He was born 7 Jul 1889 in Coryell Co., TX; died 27 Feb 1958 in Waco, McLennan Co., TX. Both Vera and Luther are buried at Rosemound Cemetery, Waco, McLennan Co., TX. Descendants unknown.

955 v. Joseph Dixon ⁷ Ashby. Born 18 Nov 1897 in Coryell Co., TX; died 22 Dec 1957 in Gatesville, Coryell Co., TX. RN=6548. Married Inez Theresa Baird on 13 Jun 1918 in Coryell Co., TX. RN=12463. She was born 8 Apr 1899 in Coryell Co., TX; died 26 Nov 1950 in Corpus Christi, Nueces Co., TX. [NOTE 2: Her death & burial records have her surname as "Taylor" but both birth & death dates match; unable to locate any 2^nd marriage for her.] [NOTE 3: Dates confirmed by death certificates.] He is buried at Masonic Cemetery, Gatesville, Coryell Co., TX; she is buried at Bear Creek Cemetery, Bertram, Burnet Co., TX. Descendants unknown.

956 vi. Robert Enoch ⁷ Ashby. Born 24 Oct 1900 in Coryell Co., TX; died 23 Apr 1959 in Gatesville, Coryell Co., TX. RN=6549. [NOTE 4: Dates confirmed by death certificate.] Married Lillie Agnes Jones on 20 Sep 1923 in Coryell Co,,TX. RN=12930. She was born 6 Jul 1906 in Coryell Co., TX; died there 21 Oct 1998. Both Robert and Lillie are buried at Masonic Cemetery, Gatesville, Coryell Co., TX. Descendants unknown.

957 vii. Earl ⁷ Ashby. Born 12 Jul 1903 in Coryell Co., TX; died 26 Apr 1960 in Coryell Co., TX. RN=6550. [NOTE 5: Dates confirmed by death certificate.] Married Alice Antoinette Jeffers, date and place unknown. RN=10024. She was born 14 May 1906 in Hamilton Co., TX; died 28 Jan 1969 in Dallas, Dallas Co., TX. Both Earl and Alice are buried at Masonic Cemetery, Gatesville, Coryell Co., TX. Descendants unknown.

958 viii. Annie May ⁷ Ashby. Born 6 May 1904 in Coryell Co., TX; died 30 Jun 1981 in Hamilton, Hamilton Co., TX. RN=6551. Married Eustace Harris on 27 May 1922 in Hamilton Co., TX. RN=11585. He was born 8 May 1904 in TX; died 19 Oct 1971 in Gatesville, Coryell Co., TX. [NOTE 6: Dates confirmed by death certificates.] Both Annie and Eustace are buried at Live Oak Cemetery, Ohio, Hamilton Co., TX. Descendants unknown.

+ 959 ix. Seaborn Lawrence ⁷ Ashby, Sr. RN=6552.

564. Robert William ⁶ McAnulty. (Joanna Best McAnulty ⁵, Abijah ⁴, Jonathan ³, Bostian ², Sebastian ¹, Anton ^A, ? ^B). Born 31 Dec 1867 in Marshall Co., MS; died 4 Dec 1946 in Austin, Travis Co., TX. RN=3102. 1900, 1910, 1930 Censuses, Coryell Co., TX. [NOTE 1: Dates confirmed by death certificate.] He is buried at Post Oak Cemetery in Coryell Co., TX.

Married (1) Lou Ella Inman on 19 Feb 1886 in Coryell Co., TX. Lou Ella was born ca 1872 in Pontotoc Co., MS; death date and place unknown. RN=6642. Children:

960 i. Joseph P.⁷ McAnulty. Born Sep 1890 in Coryell Co., TX; died 9 Aug 1916 in Gatesville, Coryell Co., TX. RN=6644. Buried at Gatesville City Cemetery, Gatesville, Coryell Co., TX. Single; no children.

Married (2) M. A. Minnex on 4 Dec 1892 in Coryell Co., TX. RN=6643. No children.

Married (3) Martha Floyd on 13 Nov 1901 in Coryell Co., TX. RN=6553. Martha was born ca 1877 in TX; death date and place unknown. [NOTE 2:This was the second marriage for Martha. She had a son, Howard Floyd (No RN), from her first marriage.] Descendants unknown.

566. Berry Lee ⁶ McAnulty. (Joanna Best McAnulty ⁵, Abijah ⁴, Jonathan ³, Bostian ², Sebastian ¹, Anton ^A, ? ^B). Born 14 Feb 1872 in AR; died 4 Oct 1933 in Coryell Co., TX. RN=3103. [NOTE 1: Dates confirmed by death certificate.] 1900 Census, Coryell Co., TX, 1910 Census, Taylor Co., TX.

Married Luna Mariam Graves on 29 Sep 1895 in Oglesby, Coryell Co., TX. RN=3104. Luna was born in Jun 1878 in TX; died 26 Mar 1910 in Merkel, Taylor Co., TX. Both Berry and Luna are buried at Post Oak Cemetery, Oglesby, Coryell Co., TX. Children:

961 i. Earnest ⁷ McAnulty. Born Jun 1898 in Coryell Co., TX; death date and place unknown. RN=4892. Descendants unknown.

962 ii. Alfred Joseph ⁷ McAnulty. Born Jul 1899 in Coryell Co., TX; death date and place unknown. RN=4893. Descendants unknown.

963 iii. Myrtle ⁷ McAnulty. Born 18 Jan 1903 in Coryell Co., TX; died 16 Aug 1984 in Gatesville, Coryell Co., TX. RN=4894. Married Judge Ben Bruner, date and place unknown. RN=14358. He was born 28 Aug 1901 in TX; died 15 Jun 1978 in Coryell Co., TX. Both Myrtle and Judge are buried at Restland Cemetery, Gatesville, Coryell Co., TX. Descendants unknown.

+ 964 iv. Ruby ⁷ McAnulty. RN=4895.

965 vi. Opal A.⁷ McAnulty. Born 21 Feb 1907 in Coryell Co., TX; died 19 Feb 1995 in Gatesville, Coryell Co., TX. RN=4896. Married D. F. Gilbreath on 17 Nov 1923 in Waco, McLennan Co., TX. RN=14359. He was born 26 Oct 1890 in TN; died 22 Nov 1960 in Leon Junction, Coryell Co., TX. [NOTE 2: His dates confirmed by death certificate.] Both Opal and D. F. are buried at Restland Cemetery, Gatesville, Coryell Co., TX. Descendants unknown.

568. Susan Rosanna ⁶ Best. (Washington Marion ⁵, Abijah ⁴, Jonathan ³, Bostian ², Sebastian ¹, Anton ^A, ? ^B). Born 11 Aug 1855 in Marshall Co., MS; died 18 Feb 1948 in Bronte, Coke Co., TX. RN=1223. 1860, 1870 Censuses, Marshall Co., MS, 1900 Census, Erath Co., TX, 1910, 1920, 1930, 1940 Censuses, Coke Co., TX.

Married Edward Mac Herron 12 Dec 1871 in White Co., AR. RN=3107. Edward was born 29 Jan 1852 in Fayette Co., TN; died 22 May 1932 in Bronte, Coke Co., TX. Both Susan and Edward are buried at Fairview Cemetery, Bronte, TX. Children:

966 i. Alice Alcora ⁷ Herron. Born 5 Apr 1874 in Judsonia, White Co., AR; died 23 Dec 1968 in Vernon, Wilbarger Co., TX. RN=9074. [NOTE 1: Dates confirmed by death certificate.] Married William Harrison Carlton on 7 Dec 1890 in Robert Lee, Coke Co., TX. RN=9075. He was born 26 Jun 1866 in Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA; died 15 May 1951 in Wilbarger Co., TX. Both Alice and William are buried at Bell Cemetery, Odell, Wilbarger Co., TX. Descendants unknown.

+ 967 ii. Lennie Ester ⁷ Herron. RN=9072.

968 iii. George W.⁷ Herron. Born 24 Jan 1878 in Judsonia, White Co., AR; died there 1 Aug 1880. RN=9691. Single; no children.

+ 969 iv. Carrie ⁷ Herron. RN=6066.

970 v. Corrie ⁷ Herron. Born 2 Oct 1879 in Judsonia, White Co., AR; died there 2 Dec 1879. RN=9692. Twin of RN=6066. Single; no children.

971 vi. Edward B.⁷ Herron. Born 5 May 1882 in White Co., AR; died 11 Jan 1886 in Erath Co., TX. RN=9693. Single; no children.

+ 972 vii. James Monroe ⁷ Herron. RN=6067.

973 viii. Mattie Ethel ⁷ Herron. Born 1886 in TX; died 28 Nov 1971 in Erick, Beckham Co., OK. RN=6068. Married Andrew Jackson Matlock on 22 Oct 1905 in Coke Co., TX. RN=6075. He was born 12 Sep 1872 in Little Rock, Pulaski Co., AR; died 22 Jul 1953 in Erick, Beckham Co., OK. Both Mattie and Andrew are buried at the Mayfield Cemetery, Mayfield, Beckham Co., OK. Descendants unknown.

974 ix. William Alvie ⁷ Herron. Born 15 Nov 1887 in Erath Co., TX; died 28 Nov 1969 in Brownfield, Terry Co., TX. RN=6069. Married Ollie May Smith on 27 Sep 1914 in Coke Co., TX. RN=6076. Ollie May was born 10 Jul 1894 in TX died 6 Jun 1973 in Bronte, Coke Co., TX. [NOTE 2: Dates confirmed by death certificates.] He is buried at Terry County Memorial Cemetery, Brownfield, Terry Co., TX; she is buried at Fairview Cemetery, Bronte, Coke Co., TX. Descendants unknown.

975 x. Melinda "Melindy" Frances ⁷ Herron. Born 9 Aug 1889 in TX; died 27 Nov 1982 in Robert Lee, Coke Co., TX. RN=6070. 1940 Census, Coke Co., TX. Married Edward Henry Hickman on 26 Nov 1905 in Bronte, Coke Co., TX. He was born 21 Oct 1886 in Llano Co. TX; died 15 Jun 1963 in Coke Co., TX. RN=9694. [NOTE 3: Dates confirmed by death certificates.] Both Melinda and Edward are buried at Fairview Cemetery, Bronte, Coke Co., TX. Descendants unknown.

+ 976 xi. Robert Harrison ⁷ Herron. RN=6071.

+ 977 xii. Nora Gertrude ⁷ Herron. RN=6072.

+ 978 xiii. Lillie Vera ⁷ Herron. RN=6073.

570. Andrew Marion ⁶ Best. (Washington Marion ⁵, Abijah ⁴, Jonathan ³, Bostian ², Sebastian ¹, Anton ^A, ? ^B). Born 29 Jun 1860 in Erath Co., TX; died 24 Sep 1939 in Lamesa, Dawson Co., TX. RN=1222. 1880 Census, White Co., AR, 1900 Census, Erath Co., TX, 1910, 1920, 1930 Censuses, Dawson Co., TX. Buried at Hancock Cemetery, Lamesa, Dawson Co., TX.

Married Sarah Viola "Ola" Rumph on 27 Nov 1887 in Erath Co., TX. RN=3106. Sarah was born 19 Aug 1871 in Greenville, Hunt Co., TX and died 10 Jun 1947 in Ft. Worth, Tarrant Co., TX. [NOTE 1: Dates confirmed by death certificates.] Buried at Mount Olivet Cemetery, Ft. Worth, Tarrant Co., TX. Children:

979 i. Edith Leona ⁷ Best. Born Oct 1888 in Erath Co., TX; died 17 Apr 1979 in Santa Barbara Co., CA. RN=8307. Married Daniel Elmore Bragg on 22 Oct 1916 in Pecos Co., TX. RN=14360. He was born 10 Apr 1890 in Kingsland, Pecos Co., TX; died 3 Feb 1957 in Santa Maria, Santa Barbara Co., CA. Both Edith and Daniel are buried at Santa Maria Cemetery District, Santa Maria, Santa Barbara Co., CA. Descendants unknown.

980 ii. Leila Corine ⁷ Best. Born 9 Mar 1890 in Johnsville, Erath Co., TX; died 29 Jan 1949 in Mansfield, DeSoto Parish, LA. RN=8308. Married Willian Hall Franklin, date and place unknown. RN=14361. He was born 24 Jun 1884 in Mansfield, DeSoto Parish, LA; died there on 9 Aug 1946. Both Leila and William are buried at Highland Cemetery, Mansfield, DeSoto Parish, LA. Descendants unknown.

981 iii. Mary ⁷ Best. Born 1891 in Erath Co., TX; died there 1891. Single; no children.

982 iv. Mallie Eliza ⁷ Best. Born 30 Apr 1893 in Erath Co., TX; died 24 Mar 1982 in Lubbock, Lubbock Co., TX. RN=8309. Married Mac Wesley Hancock on 31 Oct 1909 in Dawson Co., TX. RN=11633. He was born 8 Jan 1888 in TX; died 3 May 1948 in Hockley Co., TX. [NOTE 2: Dates confirmed by death certificate.] Both Mallie and Mac are buried at Hancock Cemetery, Hancock, Dawson Co., TX. Descendants unknown.

983 v. Osa Mae ⁷ Best. Born 19 May 1895 in Stephenville, Erath Co., TX; died 10 Sep 1992 in Amarillo, Potter Co., TX. RN=4043. Married William J. Bragg, date and place unknown. RN=11634. He was born 21 Dec 1888 in Denton, Denton Co., TX; died 1 Aug 1959 in Houston, Harris Co., TX. [NOTE 3: Dates confirmed by death certificate.] Both Osa and William are buried at Fairview Cemetery, Memphis, Hall Co., TX. Descendants unknown.

+ 984 vi. Thomas "Tommie" Marion ⁷ Best. RN=8310.

+ 985 vii. Perry Nolan ⁷ Best. RN=8298.

+ 986 viii. John Grady Red ⁷ Best. RN=8311.

+ 987 ix. Berry Ozro ⁷ Best, Sr. RN=8312.

+ 988 x. Falba Lou ⁷ Best. RN=8313.

+ 989 xi. Dee ⁷ Best. RN=8314.

572. George Washington ⁶ Best. (Washington Marion ⁵, Abijah ⁴, Jonathan ³, Bostian ², Sebastian ¹, Anton ^A, ? ^B). Born 21 Dec 1864 in Mississippi; died 7 May 1949 in Roosevelt Co., NM. RN=1224. 1880 Census, White Co., AR, 1900 Census, Erath Co., TX, 1910 Census, Dawson Co., TX, 1930, 1940 Censuses, Roosevelt Co., NM.

Married Mary Theodoshia "Docie" Upham on 26 Oct 1890 in Hamilton Co., TX . RN=3108. Mary was born 27 Mar 1871 in Texas; died 15 Sep 1949 in Roosevelt Co., NM. Both George and "Docie" are buried at Portales Cemetery, Roosevelt Co., NM. Children:

+ 990 i. Alice Cora ⁷ Best. RN=3109.

+ 991 ii. William Marion ⁷ Best. RN=3111.

992 iii. George Lee ⁷ Best. Born 11 Dec 1895 in Hamilton, Hamilton Co., TX; died 20 Oct 1973 in Waco, McLennan Co., TX. RN=3113. [NOTE 1: Served as a Horse Soldier in the Army during WWI.] [NOTE 2: Dates confirmed by death certificate.] Married Mrs. Viola Maude Newton-Chilton on 18 Oct 1924 in Dawson Co., TX. RN=3114.She was born 14 Dec 1897 in Wise Co., TX; died 19 Feb 1985 in Longview, Gregg Co., TX. Both George and Viola are buried at Oakwood Cemetery, Waco, McLemnan Co., TX. Descendants unknown.

993 iv. Duncan ⁷ Best. Born 1900 in TX; assumed to have died there pre-1910 since he did not appear with the family in the 1910 Census. RN=3115. Single; no children.

994 v. Zelma ⁷ Best. Born 1901 in TX; assumed to have died there pre-1910 since she did not appear with the family in the 1910 Census. RN=3116. [NOTE 3: The 1910 Census of Dawson Co., TX said that the mother had 8 children but only 2 surviving.] Single; no children.

995 vi. Lucy Ellen ⁷ Best. Born 29 Nov 1903 in TX; died 11 Jan 1993 in Portales, Roosevelt Co., NM. RN=3117. Married Luther E. Modrall on 21 Dec 1919 in Dawson Co., TX. He was born 28 Jul 1899 in TX; died Nov 1982 in Portales, Roosevelt Co., NM. Both Lucy and Luther are buried in Portales Cemetery, Portales, Roosevelt Co., NM. Descendants unknown.

996 vii. Drue Roy ⁷ Best. Born 25 Jul 1906 in TX; died 31 Aug 1998 in Portales, Roosevelt Co., NM. RN=3119. Married Annie Baldwin Hatch, daughter of Allan Starbuck and Clara Josephine (née Dehart) Hatch, on 4 Jan 1930 in Clovis, Curry Co., NM. RN=3120. She was born 25 Jul 1910 in Uvalde, Uvalde Co., TX; died 27 Aug 2008 in Portales, Roosevelt Co., NM. Both Drue and Annie are buried in Portales Cemetery, Portales, Roosevelt Co., NM. Descendants unknown.

997 viii. Fred Allen ⁷ Best. Born 7 Jul 1909 in TX; died 11 Oct 1987 in Portales, Roosevelt Co., NM. RN=3121. Married Ella Marie Harrison, date and place unknown. RN=3122. She was born 10 Oct 1910, place unknown; died 3 Dec 1997 in Tucumcari, Clay Co., NM. Both Fred and Ella are buried in Portales Cemetery, Portales, NM. Descendants unknown.

573. Gustavous Adolphus Dolph ⁶ Best. (Washington Marion ⁵, Abijah ⁴, Jonathan ³, Bostian ², Sebastian ¹, Anton ^A, ? ^B). Born 25 Aug 1867 in Marshall Co., MS; died 12 Feb 1950 in Lamesa, Dawson Co., TX. RN=1225. 1900, 1910, 1920, 1930 Censuses, Coke Co., TX.

Married Emma Jane Gilreath, daughter of J. H. Gilreath and Mary Jane Graves, on 4 May 1890 in Erath Co., TX. RN=3126. She was born 4 Jun 1882 in Searcy, White Co., AR; died 11 Feb 1959 in Bronte, Coke Co., TX. [NOTE 1: Dates confirmed by death certificates.] Both Dolph and Emma are buried at Fairview Cemetery, Bronte, Coke Co., TX. Children:

+ 998 i. Minnie Ethel ⁷ Best. RN=3127.

999 ii. Alvie J.⁷ Best. Born Feb 1893 in Bronte, Coke Co., TX; died 4 Jun 1891in Coke Co. TX. RN=3128. 1940 Census, Coke Co., TX. He is buried at Fairview Cemetery, Bronte, Coke Co., TX.Single; no children.

1000 iii. Luda "Ludie" Irene ⁷ Best. Born 8 Oct 1895 in Bronte, Coke Co., TX; died 21 May 1929 in Lindrith, Rio Arriba Co., NM. RN=3129. Married Clifford Carl C.C. Davis on 9 Nov 1913 in Tom Greene Co., TX. RN=14362. He was born 16 Apr 1893 in AL; died 27 Sep 1987 in Rio Arriba Co., NM. [NOTE 2: Following Ludie's death in 1929, Clifford married Dortha Pauline Leap, date and place unknown. RN=14363. She was born 24 Oct 1901 in Indiana; died 7 Oct 1998 in Albuquerque, Bernalillo Co., NM.] Both "Ludie" and Clifford are buried at Gavilan Cemetery, Lindrith, Rio Arriba Co., NM. Dortha is also buried at Gavilan Cemetery, Lindrith, Rio Arriba Co., NM. Descendants unknown.

1001 iv. Jess Marion ⁷ Best. Born 25 Oct 1897 in Bronte, Coke Co., TX; died 8 Dec 1971 in San Angelo, Tom Green Co., TX. RN=3130. Married Ruby D. Wrinkle, daughter of Henry Wrinkle and Margaret Cordell, ca 1919, place unknown. RN=4242. Ruby was born 31 Mar 1898 in Mills Co., TX; died 13 Oct 1953 in San Angelo, Tom Green Co., TX. [NOTE 3: Dates confirmed by death certificates.] He is buried at Calvary Cemetery, San Angelo, Tom Green Co., TX; she is buried at Fairview Cemetery, Bronte, Coke Co., TX. Descendants unknown.

+ 1002 v. Evert ⁷ Best. RN=3132.

+ 1003 vi. Evan ⁷ Best. RN=3131.

+ 1004 vii. Angie Eula ⁷ Best. RN=3133.

+ 1005 viii. Leotha A.⁷ Best. RN=3134.

1006 ix. Zelma Jane ⁷ Best. RN=3135. Born 1913 in Bronte, Coke Co., TX; died 26 Mar 1991 in Jacksonville, Cherokee Co., TX. Married Halley Meremon Box on 9 Dec 1933 in Coke Co., TX. RN=10755. He was born 31 Mar 1906, probably in Coke Co., TX; died 14 Mar 1993 in Jacksonville, Cherokee Co., TX.] [NOTE 4: Served as a S2 in the Navy during WWII.] Both Zelma and Halley are buried at Resthaven Cemetery, Jacksonville, Cherokee Co., TX. Descendants unknown.

574. Robert J.⁶ Best. (Washington Marion ⁵, Abijah ⁴, Jonathan ³, Bostian ², Sebastian ¹, Anton ^A, ? ^B). Born in Nov 1869 in Mississippi; died 1918, place unknown. RN=3136. 1880 Census, White Co., AR, 1900, 1910 Censuses, Coke Co., TX.

Married Harriet "Hattie" L. Gilbreath on 29 Nov 1891 in Erath Co., TX. RN=3137. Harriet was born in Feb 1870 in Georgia; death date and place unknown. RN=3137. 1920 Census, Coke Co., TX. Burial locations unknown. Children:

+ 1007 i. Charles Charley H.⁷ Best. RN=3138.

+ 1008 ii. Verta Vertie Selma ⁷ Best. RN=3139.

1009 iii. Vena ⁷ Best. RN=3140. Born 22 Dec 1904 in Bronte, Coke Co., TX; death date and place unknown. [NOTE 1: The 1910 Census has her age as the same as RN=3139; it is assumed that Verta and Vena were twins but Vena likely died at birth or shortly afterwards. However, no burial location has been located to-date.] Single; no children.

1010 iv. William Leonard ⁷ Best. RN=3141. Born 22 Dec 1904 in Bronte, Coke Co., TX; died 17 May 1970 in Graham, Young Co., TX. [NOTE 2: Dates confirmed by death certificate.] Married Myrtle Marie Athey, date and place unknown. RN=6145. Born 11 Apr 1911 in Marietta, Cass Co., TX; died 4 Mar 1984 in Graham, Young Co., TX. Both William and Myrtle are buried at Pioneer Cemetery, Graham, Young Co., TX. Descendants unknown.

575. Joseph Lee ⁶ Best. (John Westley ⁵, ⁴, Jonathan ³, Bostian ², Sebastian ¹, Anton ^A, ? ^B). Born 7 Aug 1867 in Marshall Co., MS; died 27 Oct 1944 in Union Co., AR. RN=1226. 1870, 1880 Censuses, Marshall Co., MS; 1900, 1910 Censuses, White Co., AR; 1920Census, Garland Co., AR; 1930, 1940 Censuses, Union Co., AR.

Married Ella Virginia Vernon on 27 Jul 1890 in Lee Co., AR. RN=3142. Ella was born Jan 1866, probably in White Co., AR; death date and place unknown. Per 1920 Census of White Co., AR, she was divorced. He is buried at Woodlawn Cemetery, El Dorado, Union Co., AR; her burial location unknown. Children:

1011 i. Ethel ⁷ Best. Born 14 Jun 1891 in White Co., AR; died 6 Mar 1977 in Burbank, Los Angeles Co., CA. RN=3143. Married Walter Burton Baldridge, Sr. on 8 Oct 1920 in Garland Co., AR. RN=14364. He was born 15 Apr 1874 in Saline Co., AR; died 31 Mar 1939 in Little Rock, Pulaski Co., AR. [NOTE: This was his 2^nd marriage.] Walter is buried at Oakland and Fraternal Historic Cemetery Park, Little Rock, Pulaski Co., AR; Ethel was cremated and her ashes disposed at sea by the Neptune Society. However, she is listed on the double tombstone with Walter. Descendants unknown.

1012 ii. Hollis C.⁷ Best. Born 22 Feb 1893 in White Co., AR; died Mar 1964 in Louisiana. RN=3144. Married Eva Harlan on 22 Sep 1917 in Pulaski Co., AR. RN=10756. She was born ca 1885 in AR; death date and place unlnown. Divorced. No known children.

576. John Bunyan ⁶Best. (John Westley ⁵, ⁴, Jonathan ³, Bostian ², Sebastian ¹, Anton ^A, ? ^B). Born 28 Jul 1880 in Byhalia, Marshall Co., MS; died 6 Nov 1957 in Little Rock, Pulaski Co., AR. RN=1227. 1900, 1910 Censuses, White Co., AR, 1920 Census, Lonoke Co., AR, 1940 Census, Pulaski Co., AR. [NOTE: Served as a Pvt., Co. ":H":, 15^th Regiment (Infantry), in the Army during WWI.]

Married Annie Lea Anschultz, date and place unknown. RN=3923. Annie was born 18 Aug 1881 in AR; died 1968, place unknown. Both John and Annie are buried at Little Rock National Cemetery (Plots: 2, 0, 174 & 175), Little Rock, Pulaski Co., AR. Children:

+ 1013 i. Clifford Alden ⁷ Best. RN=3933.

+ 1014 ii. Henry Ursel ⁷ Best. RN=3934.

+ 1015 iii. Earnest Lloyd ⁷ Best. RN=3924.

1016 iv. Johnie Allen ⁷ Best. RN=3936. Born 8 Oct 1913 in AR; died ca 1942, place unknown. Descendants unknown. Married Marie Payne, date and place unknown. RN=3937. Descendants unknown.

578. Charles Winfield ⁶ Best. (Charles Burrow ⁵, Abijah ⁴, Jonathan ³, Bostian ², Sebastian ¹, Anton ^A, ? ^B). Born 30 Nov 1870 near Wall Hill, Marshall Co., MS; died 11 Feb 1945 in Houston, Harris Co., TX. RN=612. 1900 Census, Tate Co., MS, 1910 Census, Harrison Co., MS, 1920 Census, Chicot Co., AR, 1930, 1940 Censuses, Harris Co., TX. [NOTE 1: Dates confirmed by death certificate.] Moved ca 1876 to Tate Co., MS (near Arkabutla) and then in 1896, moved to Pecan Gap, Delta Co., TX. Occupation: Merchant.

Married Pearl L. Pace, daughter of Edwin Lafayette Pace and Emma Leonard (both from Georgia), on 24 Jan 1895 in Tate Co., MS. RN=1236. Pearl was born 9 Aug 1874 in Strayhorn, Tate Co., MS; died 11 Mar 1922 in Newport, Jackson Co., AR. Both Charles and Pearl are buried at Walnut Grove Cemetery, Newport, Jackson Co., AR. Children:

+ 1017 i. Jewel Boyd ⁷ Best. RN=1237.

+ 1018 ii. Donnie Emma ⁷Best. RN=1238.

1019 iii. Charles Winfield ⁷Best, Jr. RN=1239. He was born in 1907 in Gulfport, Harrison Co., MS; died in 1909, place unknown. Burial location unknown. Single; no children.

+ 1020 iv. Ethridge Charles ⁷Best. RN=1240.

1021 v. Etta Pearl ⁷Best. Born 20 Aug 1912 at Amarillo, Potter Co., TX; died 23 May 1964 in Houston, Harris Co., TX. RN=1241. Burial location unknown. Married Samuel Joseph Taylor on 15 Sep 1932 in Houston, Harris Co., TX. RN=1249. Samuel was born 23 Jun 1908 in Meridian, Lauderdale Co., MS; died 28 Mar 1954 in Houston, Harris Co., TX. [NOTE 2: Dates confirmed by death certificate.] He was cremated at Brookside Crematory, Harris Co., TX. No known children.

579. Robert Marion ⁶ Best. (Charles Burrow ⁵, Abijah ⁴, Jonathan ³, Bostian ², Sebastian ¹, Anton ^A, ? ^B). Born 21 Nov 1872 in Wall Hill, MS; died 21 May 1948 in North Little Rock, Pulaski Co., AR. RN=6. Occupations: Baptist minister, merchant. 1910, 1920, 1930, 1940 Censuses, Pulaski Co., AR.

Married (1) Mabel Claire Holder on 20 Nov 1901 in Tate Co., MS. She was born 6 Mar 1885 in MS; died 2 Dec 1905 of malaria in Des Arc, Prairie Co., AR. RN=586. Buried at Walnut Grove Cemetery, Newport, Jackson Co., AR. Children:

+ 1022 i. Iris Holder ⁷ Best. RN=576.

+ 1023 ii. Newell Judson ⁷Best. RN=577.

Married (2) Ida Josephine "Josiequot; Herndon, daughter of James Milton Herndon and Mary Catherine "Mollie" Riley, on 22 Oct 1907 in Judsonia, White Co., AR. RN=7. "Josie" was born 25 Jun 1878 in Judsonia, White Co., AR; died 1 Jan 1972 in Little Rock, Pulaski Co., AR. Both Robert and "Josie" are buried at Pinecrest Cemetery, Saline Co., AR. Children:

1024 i. Mary Catherine ⁷ Best. RN=578. Born 5 Dec 1908 in Alexander, Pulaski Co., AR; died 13 Nov 1986 in Laguna Hills, Orange Co., CA. Married Willard Dewey Shurtleff, son of Willard Judson Shurtleff and Nellie Virginia Haines, on 27 Mar 1948 in Springerville, Apache Co., AZ. RN=582. Dewey was born 12 Oct 1910 in Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CA; died 18 Oct 2000 in Lake Forest, Orange Co., CA. [NOTE 1: Served as a TSGT in the Army Air Corps during WWII.] She is buried at Pinecrest Memorial Cemetery, Saline Co., AR; he is buried at Riverside National Cemetery, Riverside Co., CA. No children.

+ 1025 ii. Neely Lee ⁷Best. RN=579.

1026 iii. Minnie May ⁷ Best. RN=580. Born 14 Apr 1911 in Alexander, AR; died 11 Oct 2003 in Dallas, TX. Married Russell Columbus Moody, son of William Isaac Moody and Mary Emma Joyner, on 4 Aug 1945 in Little Rock, Pulaski Co., AR. RN=584. Russell was born 15 Jun 1900 in Little Rock, Pulaski Co., AR; died there 13 Jan 1968. Both Minnie and Russell are buried at Pinecrest Memorial Cemetery, Saline Co., AR. No children. [NOTE 2: Russell had a daughter, Helen Jane Moody (RN=1652) by a previous marriage to Martha Jane Haydon (RN=2573) on 26 Jan 1930 in Saline Co., AR. Divorced. Martha was born ca 1912 in Dermott, Chicot Co., AR; death date and place unknown. ]

+ 1027 iv. Robbie Bobbie Joe ⁷Best. RN=581.

+ 1028 v. Nellie Voil ⁷ Best. RN=3.

580. Donnie Easton ⁶ Best. (Charles Burrow ⁵, Abijah ⁴, Jonathan ³, Bostian ², Sebastian ¹, Anton ^A, ? ^B). Born 19 Oct 1874 in Wall Hill, MS; died 22 Apr 1899 at McCrory, Woodruff Co., AR. RN=613.

Married William T. McCain, M.D. on 4 Apr 1894 in Tate Co., MS. RN=1250. Dr. McCain was born 27 Aug 1864 in MS; died 26 Mar 1925 in Woodruff Co., AR. 1900, 1910 Censuses, Woodruff Co., AR. [NOTE: Following Donnie's death in 1899, William married Esna Angus ca 1900 in AR. (RN=1566).] She is buried at Evergreen Cemetery, Judsonia, White Co., AR; he is buried at Fakes Cemetery, McCrory, Woodruff Co., AR. Children (by Donnie):

+ 1029 i. William Enoch ⁷ McCain. RN=1251.

581. Edwin Quil ⁶ Best. (Charles Burrow ⁵, Abijah ⁴, Jonathan ³, Bostian ², Sebastian ¹, Anton ^A, ? ^B). Born 6 Aug 1877 near Arkabutla, Tate Co., MS; died 10 Dec 1917 in Newport, Jackson Co., AR. RN=614. 1910 Census, Jackson Co., AR.

Married (1) Laura E. Hilton, daughter of George W. Hilton and Cassie M. Key, on 8 May 1901 in Jackson Co., AR. RN=1252. Laura was born 27 Jul 1882 in Judsonia, White Co., AR; died there on 1 Jun 1908. Edwin is buried at Walnut Grove Cemetery, Newport, Jackson Co., AR; Laura is buried at Evergreen Cemetery, Judsonia, White Co., AR. Children:

+ 1030 i. Irma Elliot ⁷ Best. RN=1253.

Married (2) Myrtle Holden ca 1910, probably in Newport, Jackson Co., AR. RN=1254. Myrtle was born 27 Mar 1888 in AR; died 28 Aug 1942, probably in Newport, AR. Myrtle is buried at Walnut Grove Cemetery, Newport, Jackson Co., AR. [NOTE 1: Following Edwin"s death in 1917, Myrtle married Brant Raymond Dever, Sr. on 17 Feb 1925 in Arkansas.] RN=4834. Brant was born ca 1879 in IL; died 4 Aug 1938 in Sevier Co., AR. [NOTE 2: Per the 1940 Census, Pulaski Co., AR, she was widowed.] Brant is buried at Little Rock National Cemetery, Little Rock, Pulaski Co., AR. Children (by Edwin):

+ 1031 i. Phillip Holden ⁷ Best. RN=1255.

582. Berry Joseph ⁶ Best. (Charles Burrow ⁵, Abijah ⁴, Jonathan ³, Bostian ², Sebastian ¹, Anton ^A, ? ^B). Born 7 Jan 1880 in Arkabutla, Tate Co., MS; died 3 Oct 1963 in Newport, Jackson Co., AR. RN=615. 1900, 1920, 1920, 1930, 1940 Censuses, Jackson Co., AR.

Married (1) Jessie L. Braiden ca 1905, probably in Newport, Jackson Co., AR. RN=1258. Jessie was born 25 Jan 1884 in AR; died 26 Nov 1915 in Jackson Co., AR. Both Berry and Jessie are buried at Walnut Grove Cemetery, Newport, AR. Children:

1032 i. Burrow Burry Braiden ⁷ Best. RN=1260. Tombstone has no dates, but died young. Buried at Walnut Grove Cemetery, Newport, Jackson Co., AR. Single; no children.

1033 ii. Beatrice ⁷ Best. RN=1262. Born 17 May 1910 in Newport, Jackson Co., AR; died 2 Mar 1974 in Little Rock, Pulaski Co., AR. Buried at Walnut Grove Cemetery, Newport, Jackson Co., AR. Married Robert Bruce McRae on 10 Mar 1936 in Little Rock, Pulaski Co., AR. RN=1417. He was born 27 Jun 1910, place unknown; died 13 May 1999 in Hope, Hempstead Co., AR. Divorced. No children.

1034 iii. Marquerette L.⁷ Best. RN=1261. Born 23 Jul 1914 in Newport, Jackson Co., AR; died there 23 Sep 1914. Buried at Walnut Grove Cemetery, Newport, Jackson Co., AR. Single; no children.

Married (2) Eunice Feryn Fausel on 17 Nov 1920 in Newport, Jackson Co., AR. RN=1259. Eunice was born 18 Oct 1900, probably in Newport, Jackson Co., AR; died 8 Nov 1993 in Little Rock, Pulaski Co., AR. Buried at Walnut Grove Cemetery, Newport, Jackson Co., AR. Children:

+ 1035 i. Polly Jean ⁷ Best. RN=1263.

583. Jewel Simpson ⁶ Best. (Charles Burrow ⁵, Abijah ⁴, Jonathan ³, Bostian ², Sebastian ¹, Anton ^A, ? ^B). Born 5 Jan 1882 in Arkabutla, Tate Co., MS; died 3 Oct 1918, place unknown. RN=616. 1900, 1910 Censuses, Jackson Co., AR.

Married Belle Richard on 20 Aug 1905 in Jackson Co., AR. RN=1264. Belle was born ca 1882 in AR; death date and place unknown. He is buried at Walnut Grove Cemetery, Newport, Jackson Co., AR; her burial location unknown. Children:

1036 i. Lottie Perla ⁷ Best. RN=1265. Born 28 Sep 1910 at Newport, Jackson Co., AR; died there 28 Nov 1966. Legally adopted by RN=618 and RN=1271 on 7 Jun 1907 and assumed the name Lottie Best Ethridge. Married (1) William Wallace Simonton on 17 Apr 1931 in Newport, Jackson Co., AR. RN=14898. He was born 24 Nov 1905, place unknown; died in an automobile accident on 18 May 1934 in Cape Girardeau, Cape Girardeau Co., MO. His burial location unknown. Descendants unknown. Married (2) Wendell R. Britt on 18 Nov 1934 in Jackson Co., AR. RN=14899. He was born ca 1912, place unknown; died 1 Nov 1983 in Glacier Co., MT. Divorced on 16 Jul 1935 in Jackson Co., AR. His burial location unknown. No children. Married (3) Thomas Simms Holderness, Sr. on 30 Sep 1939 in Pulaski Co., AR. RN=2116. He was born 16 Apr 1900 in Dallas Co., AR; died 13 Jun 1965 in Fordyce, Dallas Co., AR. She is buried at Walnut Grove Cemetery, Newport, Jackson Co., AR; he is buried at Oakland Cemetery, Fordyce, Dallas Co., AR. Descendants unknown.

584. Ira D.⁶ Best. (Charles Burrow ⁵, Abijah ⁴, Jonathan ³, Bostian ², Sebastian ¹, Anton ^A, ? ^B). Born 5 Oct 1883 in Arkabutla, Tate Co., MS; died 1 Jun 1950 in Newport, Jackson Co., AR. RN=617. 1930, 1940 Censuses, Jackson Co., AR.

Married (1) Bettie B. Coe, date and place unknown. RN=1266. She was born 30 Dec 1881, place unknown; died 1 Sep 1905 in Jackson Co., AR. Both Ira and Bettie are buried at Walnut Grove Cemetery, Newport, Jackson Co., AR. Children:

1037 i. (Unnamed) ⁷ Best. Died at birth. No RN.

Married (2) Nettie Hughes on 7 Jul 1907 in Jackson Co., AR. RN=1267. She was born ca 1889, place unknown; died shortly after childbirth on 30 Apr 1980 in Newport, Jackson Co., AR. Buried at Walnut Grove Cemetery, Newport, Jackson Co., AR. Children:

1038 i. Ira Hughes ⁷ Best. Born 3 May 1908 in Newport, Jackson Co., AR; died there 5 Jun 1908. RN=1269. Buried at Walnut Grove Cemetery, Newport, Jackson Co., AR. Single; no children.

Married (3) Laura R. Gravette on 25 Nov 1920 in Newport, Jackson Co., AR. RN=1268. She was born 1897 in Tennessee; died 1975 in Jackson Co., AR. Buried at Walnut Grove Cemetery, Newport, Jackson Co., AR. Children:

+ 1039 i. Jewel Juanita ⁷ Best. RN=1270.

586. Thomas N.⁶ Brown, Jr. (Martha Best Brown ⁵, Abijah ⁴, Jonathan ³, Bostian ², Sebastian ¹, Anton ^A, ? ^B). Born Mar 1871 in Marshall Co., MS; died before Jan 1920 in Marshall Co., MS. RN=1228. 1900, 1910 Censuses, Marshall Co., MS. [NOTE 1: He was apparently an orphan and was raised by RN=641 and RN=1201.]

Married Bessie Vienna Green on 12 Sep 1897 in Marshall Co., MS. RN=4330. She was born 19 Jun 1882 in Mississippi; died 25 Sep 1973 in Oakland, Alameda Co., CA. 1920 Census, Marshall Co., MS, 1930 Census, Quay Co., NM, 1940 Census, Alameda Co., CA. Burial locations unknown. Children:

1040 i. Myrtle ⁷ Brown. Born Jun 1899 in Marshall Co., MS; death date and place unknown. RN=4331. Descendants unknown.

1041 ii. Alexander Belk ⁷ Brown. Born ca 1901 in Marshall Co., MS; death date and place unknown. RN=4396. [NOTE 2: Per 1940 Census, he was divorced.] Descendants unknown.

1042 iii. Ivy ⁷ Brown. Born ca 1902 in Marshall Co., MS; death date and place unknown. RN=4397. Descendants unknown.

1043 iv. Henry ⁷ Brown. Born ca 1906 in Marshall Co., MS; death date and place unknown. RN=4398. Descendants unknown.

1045 v. Thomas Milam ⁷ Brown. Born 6 Apr 1909 in Marshall Co., MS; died 23 Apr 1980 in Oakland, Alemeda Co., CA. RN=4399. Married Blythe Theresa Shaw on 9 Nov 1935 in Alameda Co., CA. RN=12468. She was born 21 Dec 1903 in CA; died 24 Oct 1992 in Alameda Co. CA. Both Thomas and Blythe are buried at Hartley Cemetery, Lakeport, Lake Co., CA. Descendants unknown.

1045 vi. Merlin Oris ⁷ Brown. Born 18 Feb 1911 in Marshall Co., MS; died 14 Dec 1930 in Clarendon, Donley Co., TX. RN=4400. [NOTE 3: Per his death certificate, he died from a shotgun wound to the face but it does not specify if this was a suicide, homicide, or an accident.] Buried at Citizens Cemetery, Single; no children.

587. Archibald "Archie" William ⁶ Roberson. (Sarah Jane Beam Best Roberson ⁵, Abijah ⁴, Jonathan ³, Bostian ², Sebastian ¹, Anton ^A, ? ^B). Born Jan 1861 in Marshall Co., MS; died 4 Feb 1943 in Howard Co., AR. RN=1229. 1870 Census, Marshall Co., MS, 1900 Census, Sevier Co., AR, 1920, 1930 Censuses, Howard Co., AR. [NOTE 1: His father's marriage record has ROBINSON; in the 1900 Census, his name was spelled ROBINSON; but in the 1920 & 1930 Censuses, it was spelled ROBERSON. Since all subsequent records indicate the spelling as ROBERSON, this spelling will be used here!]

Married Margaret Frances Gist in 1887, probably in Howard Co., AR. RN=4540. She was born 7 Sep 1861 in AR; died 25 Apr 1917 in AR. Both "Archie" and Margaret are buried at Buck Range Cemetery, Howard Co., AR. Children:

1046 i. Melvin Dale ⁷ Roberson. Born 6 Apr 1888 in Howard Co., AR; died 30 Jan 1959 in OK. RN=4541. Married Ella "Ellie" Nesbit on 9 Dec 1923 in Howard Co., AR. RN=10328. She was born 20 Sep 1895 in AR; died 25 Mar 1972 in OK. Both Melvin and "Ellie" are buried at Dale Cemetery, Dale, Pottawatomie Co., OK. Descendants unknown.

1047 ii. Jesse M.⁷ Roberson. Born Dec 1890 in Howard Co., AR; death date and place unknown. RN=4542. Descendants unknown.

1048 iii. William B.⁷ Roberson. Born Dec 1892 in Howard Co., AR; death date and place unknown. RN=4543. Married Almont Floyd on 3 Oct 1915 in Howard Co., AR. Descendants unknown.

1049 iv. Annie P.⁷ Roberson. Born Nov 1894 in Howard Co., AR; death date and place unknown. RN=4544. Descendants unknown.

1050 v. Clarence ⁷ Roberson. Born 12 Apr 1897 in Howard Co., AR; died 9 Nov 1961, place unknown. RN=4545. [NOTE 2: Served as a Pvt. in the Army with the 30th Company, 165th Depot Brigade, during WWI.] Married Leathel "Leathie" O. Rosser on 5 Feb 1927 in Mineral Springs, Howard Co., AR. RN=10326. She was born 29VOct 1899 in AR; died 28 Feb 1984 in Nashville, Howard Co., AR. Both Clarence and Leathie are buried at Mineral Springs Cemetery, Mineral Springs, Howard Co., AR. Descendants unknown.

1051 vi. George Sterling ⁷ Roberson. Born Jan 1900 in Howard Co., AR; death date and place unknown. RN=4546. Descendants unknown.

+1052 vii. Lois ⁷ Roberson. RN=4547.

588. Winfield B.⁶ Roberson (or Robison or Robinson). (Sarah Jane Beam Best Roberson ⁵, Abijah ⁴, Jonathan ³, Bostian ², Sebastian ¹, Anton ^A, ? ^B). Born Apr 1862 in Marshall Co., MS; death date and place unknown but after Apr 1940, probably in Hempstead Co., AR. RN=1230. [NOTE: In the 1900, Howard Co., AR, 1910 Census, Sevier Co., AR, and 1920 Census , Hempstead Co., AR,, he spelled his name as ROBERSON; listed in the 1930 Census as ROBERSON, living with son, Wier's , family; listed in the 1940 Census as ROBERSON, living with his daughter, Florence's, family.]

Married Malissa ? ca 1890, place unknown. RN=4522. Born Dec 1852 in AR; died pre-May 1910 in AR. Burial locations unknown. Children:

+1053 i. Wier E.⁷ Roberson. RN=4549.

+1054 ii. Florence E.⁷ Roberson. RN=4550.

1055 iii. Minnie Mae ⁷ Roberson. Born Aug 1895 in Howard Co., AR; death date and place unknown. RN=4551. Descendants unknown.

591. Robert A.⁶ Parker. (Sarah Jane Beam Best Parker ⁵, Abijah ⁴, Jonathan ³, Bostian ², Sebastian ¹, Anton ^A, ? ^B). Born 17 Nov 1868 in Tate Co., MS; died 4 Aug 1939 in Faulkner Co., AR. RN=1233. 1900, 1910, 1920, 1930 Censuses, Faulkner Co., AR.

Married Lucy Victoria Oliver on 13 Jan 1890 in DeSoto Co., MS. RN=10722. She was born 11 Sep 1870 in MS; died 8 Apr 1944 in Faulkner Co., AR. Both Robert and Lucy are buried at New Liberty Cemetery, Hamlet, Faulkner Co., AR. Children:

+1056 i. Jennie V.⁷ Parker. RN=10723.

1057 ii. Robert Julius ⁷ Parker. Born Nov 1894 in Faulkner Co., AR; died 11 Jul 1974 in Conway, Faulkner Co., AR. RN=10724. Married Louise Marie Riedmatten on 25 Dec 1914 in Faulkner Co., AR. RN=12156. She was born 5 Sep 1895 in AR; died 18 May 1976 in Conway, Faulkner Co., AR. Both Robert and Louise are buried at Crestlawn Memorial Park, Conway, Faulkner Co., AR. Descendants unknown.

+1058 iii. Luther M.⁷ Parker. RN=10725.

1059 iv. Bessie Ellen ⁷ Parker. Born 7 Aug 1901 in Conway, Faulkner Co., AR; died there 31 Mar 1978. RN=10726. Married Claud W. Hazel on 13 Nov 1920 in Faulkner Co., AR. RN=12154. He was born 21 Jan 1901 in Faulkner Co., AR; died 21 Nov 1975 in Conway, Faulkner Co., AR. Both Bessie and Claud are buried at Crestlawn Memorial Park, Conway, Falukner Co., AR. Descendants unknown.

1060 v. Thelma A.⁷ Parker. Born 29 May 1908 in Faulkner Co., AR; died Jan 1977 in Little Rock, Pulaski Co., AR. RN=10727. Married Curtis W. Paul on 20 Sep 1924 in Faulkner Co., AR. RN=12155. He was born 1 Jun 1905 in AR; died Apr 1985 in Conway, Faulkner Co, AR. [NOTE: Following Thelma's death in 1977, Curtis married Myrtle R. (née Neighbors) Quattlebaum Hampton, date & place unknown. RN=15215. She was born 16 Feb 1906 in Mount Vernon, Faulkner Co., AR; died 13 Feb 1998 in Conway, Faulkner Co., AR. She had previously been married twice.] Thelma's and Curtis's burial locations unknown; Myrtle is buried at Crestview Memorial Park, Conway, Faulkner Co., AR. Descendants unknown.

592. Mary Ethel ⁶ Parker. (Sarah Jane Beam Best Parker ⁵, Abijah ⁴, Jonathan ³, Bostian ², Sebastian ¹, Anton ^A, ? ^B). Born 17 Apr 1870 in Marshall Co., MS; died 13 May 1944 in Memphis, Shelby Co., TN. RN=1231. 1870 Census, Marshall Co., MS, 1880 Census, Marion Co., AR, 1900 Census, Faulkner Co., AR, 1910, 1920 Censuses, Lonoke Co., AR, 1930 Census, Shelby Co., TN. [NOTE 1: Unable to locate her in 1940 Census. ]

Married Robert Burrell Craddock on 26 Dec 1888 in Tate Co., MS. RN=2698. He was born 7 Jan 1869 in MS; died 19 Jun 1934 in Memphis, Shelby Co., TN. [NOTE 2: Dates confirmed via death certificates.] Both Mary and Robert are buried at Mulberry Cemetery, England, Lonoke Co., AR. Children:

1061 i. Ethel Lena ⁷ Craddock. Born 4 Oct 1890 in MS; died 18 Mar 1963 in Pulaski Co., AR. RN=10715. Married George Decatur Roe on 5 Dec 1910 in Lonoke Co., AR. RN=12150. He was born 25 Mar 1886 in Humboldt, Gibson Co., TN; died 17 Jul 1951 in Pulaski Co., AR. Both Ethel and George are buried at Pinecrest Memorial Park & Garden Mausoleum, Alexander, Saline Co., AR. Descendants unknown.

1062 ii. Julia Mae ⁷ Craddock. Born Aug 1891 in MS; died 15 Oct 1938 in Pulaski Co., AR. RN=10716. Married William Phar Swaim on 16 Jan 1921 in Lonoke Co., AR. RN=12151. He was born 14 Oct 1890 in England, Lonoke Co., AR died 11 Mar 1937 in Lonoke Co., AR. Both Julia and William are buried at Mulberry Cemetery, England, Lonoke Co., AR. Descendants unknown.

1063 iii. Mae Mattie Lorena ⁷ Craddock. Born 19 Sep 1893 in MS; death date and place unknown. RN=10717. Married Robert Wilson Buie on 27 Jan1915 in Pulaski Co., AR. RN=15155. He was born 21 Oct 1884 in Jefferson Co., AR; died 24 Dec 1959 in Earle, Crittenden Co., AR. Per his Death Certificate, he was divorced, date and place unknown. Burial locations unknown. Descendants unknown.

1064 iv. Jennie M.⁷ Craddock. Born Apr 1896, probably in Faulkner Co., AR; death date and place unknown. RN=10718. Descendants unknown.

1065 v. James L.⁷ Craddock. Born 24 Aug 1899, probably in Faulkner Co., AR; died 14 Oct 1918 in Lonoke Co., AR. RN=10719. He is buried at Mulberry Cemetery, England, Lonoke Co., AR. Single; no children.

1066 vi. Robert Roy ⁷ Craddock. Born 5 Mar 1902 in England, Lonoke Co., AR; died 17 Mar 1944 in Memphis, Shelby Co., TN. RN=10720. Married Marie White on 3 Aug 1929 in Jefferson Co., AR. RN=12152. She was born ca 1905 in AR; death date and place unknown. He is buried at Memorial Park Cemetery, Memphis, Shelby Co., TN. Descendants unknown.

1067 vii. Claud L.⁷ Craddock. Born 17 Mar 1904 in England, Lonoke Co., AR; died 7 Aug 1947 in Memphis, Shelby Co., TN. RN=10721. Married Virginia Lee Hood on 13 Apr 1934 in Pulaski Co., AR. RN=12153. She was born ca 1912 in MS; death date and place unknown. He is buried at Memorial Park Cemetery, Memphis, Shelby Co., TN. Descendants unknown.

594. James Martin ⁶ Parker. (Sarah Jane Beam Best Parker ⁵, Abijah ⁴, Jonathan ³, Bostian ², Sebastian ¹, Anton ^A, ? ^B). Born 15 Nov 1873 in MS, probably Marshall County; died 27 Apr 1956 in Lonoke Co., AR. RN=1234. [NOTE: Records differ on his middle name; also seen as "Martin" and "Mort", but both Birth & Death Cerificates have "Martin".] 1900, 1910 Censuses, Faulkner Co., AR; 1920, 1930, 1940 Censuses, Lonoke Co., AR.

Married Minnie Idella "Della" Cox on 26 Jun 1894 in Faulkner Co., AR. RN=4507. She was born 27Jan 1878 in AR; died 19 Feb 1972 in Lonoke Co., AR. Both James and "Della" are buried at Keo Cemetery, Keo, Lonoke Co., AR. Children:

1068 i. Eva Mae ⁷ Parker. Born May 1897 in AR; death date and place unknown. RN=4508. Married Albert Goodwin Sexton on 29 Jan 1916 in Lonoke Co., AR. RN=4897. He was born 20 Nov 1893, place unknown; died Jun 1968 in Lonoke, Lonoke Co., AR. Divorced. Descendants unknown.

1069 ii. William A.⁷ Parker. Born 22 Sep 1899 in Faulkner Co., AR; died Jun 1976 in Scott, Pulaski Co., AR. RN=4509. Married Jessie Legate on 26 Dec 1923 in Lonoke Co., AR. RN=4521. She was born 28 Nov 1904, place unknown; died Jul 1989 in Scott, Pulaski Co., AR. Descendants unknown.

1070 iii. Daisy P.⁷ Parker. Born 21 Apr 1905 in Faulkner Co., AR; died 25 Feb 1992, place unknown. RN=4510. Married Ira Nelson on 11 Sep 1936 in Lonoke Co., AR. RN=4518. Descendants unknown.

1071 iv. Ethel Jane ⁷ Parker. Born ca 1907 in Faulkner Co., AR; death date and place unknown. RN=4511. Married Herbert A. Williams on 5 Dec 1939 in Lonoke Co., AR. RN=4519. He was born 16 Oct 1909, place unknown; died 25 May 1988 in Morrilton, Conway Co., AR. Descendants unknown.

1072 v. Chelsey Eulus ⁷ Parker. Born 15 May 1909 in Conway, Faulkner Co., AR.; death date and place unknown. RN=4512. Descendants unknown.

1073 vi. Berthold M.⁷ Parker. Born 11 May 1911 in AR; died Jan 1982 in Scott, Pulaski Co., AR. RN=4516. Married Elizabeth Grisham on 28 Jun 1930 in Lonoke Co., AR. RN=4517. Descendants unknown.

1074 vii. Margaret ⁷ Parker. Born ca 1914 in AR; death date and place unknown. RN=4513. Descendants unknown.

1075 viii. Antron Grady ⁷ Parker. Born 8 Jan 1915 in AR; died Nov 1979 in Little Rock, Pulaski Co., AR. RN=4514. Married Mary Gamble on 5 Nov 1938 in Lonoke Co., AR. RN=6089. Descendants unknown.

1076 ix. Marvin L.⁷ Parker. Born 14 Dec 1919 in Lonoke Co., AR; died 15 Nov 1997 in Little Rock, AR. RN=4515. Married Everstine Rouse on 15 Jul 1939 in Lonoke Co., AR. RN=4520. Descendants unknown.

598. Charles Monroe ⁶ Best. (William Carroll ⁵, Charles "Charlie" ⁴, Jonathan ³, Bostian ², Sebastian ¹, Anton ^A, ? ^B). Born 5 Nov 1846 in Florence, Lauderdale Co., AL; died 25 Feb 1913 in Washita Co., OK. RN=3254. 1850 Census, Lauderdale Co., AL, 1860 Census, Hardin Co., TN, 1880, 1900 Censuses, Johnson Co., TX, 1910 Census, Washita Co., OK. [NOTE: Served as a Pvt. with Co. "H", 21^st TN Cavalry (Confederacy), during the Civil War.]

Married Calla "Callie" Dona Truelove, daughter of William Truelove and Melinda Bird, on 28 Sep 1872 in Johnson Co., TX. Callie was born 5 May 1845 in Marion Co., AL; died 12 Dec 1930 in Cordell, Washita Co., OK. RN=3255. Both Charles and "Callie" are buried at Lawnview Cemetery, Cordell, Washita Co., OK. Children:

+1077 i. Juanita Truelove ⁷ Best. RN=3262.

1078 ii. Kate Crockett ⁷ Best. Born 29 Mar 1880 in Alvarado, Johnson Co., TX; died 8 Mar 1964 in Cordell, Washita Co., OK. RN=3260. Married James Rankin Ray on 20 Feb 1898 in Johnson Co., TX. RN=3261. He was born 12 May 1879 in TX; died 17 Jun 1948 in Cordell, Washita Co., OK. Both Kate and James are buried at Lawnview Cemetery, Cordell, Washita Co., OK. No children.

599. James Osro ⁶ Best. (William Carroll ⁵, Charles Charlie ⁴, Jonathan ³, Bostian ², Sebastian ¹, Anton ^A, ? ^B). Born 25 May 1849 in Florence, Lauderdale Co., AL; died 30 Apr 1930 in Washita Co., OK. RN=3248. 1860 Census, Hardin Co., TN, 1880 Census, Collin Co., TX, 1900, 1910 Censuses, Wise Co., TX, 1920 Census, Greer Co., OK, 1930 Census, Oklahoma Co., OK.

Married Mary Luella "Lou" Mills in Lancaster, Ellis Co., TX, date unknown. RN=3249. Mary was born ca 1860 in TX; died in 1918, place unknown. He is buried at Lawnview Cemetery, Cordell, Washita Co., OK; her burial location unknown. Children:

1079 i. Ora ⁷ Best. Born ca 1872 in TX; death date and place unknown. RN=4871. Married George Henry Denham on 16 Dec 1891 in Parker Co., TX. RN=14365. He was born 19 Jul 1866 in AR; died 23 Apr 1940 in Bowie, Montague Co., TX. Both Ora and George are buried at Symrna Cemetery, Sunset, Montague Co., TX. Descendants unknown.

1080 ii. William L.⁷ Best. Born Oct 1877 in TX; death date and place unknown. RN=4872. Descendants unknown.

+1081 iii. Oscar James ⁷ Best. RN=3398.

+1082 iv. Joseph Minco ⁷ Best. RN=8967.

1083 v. Maggie Modella ⁷ Best. Born 19 Jun 1884 in TX; died 29 Nov 1974 in Bowie, Montague Co., TX. RN=8968. Married William Manly McDaniel on 20 Jan 1901 in Wise Co., TX. RN=15013. He was born 10 Aug 1874 in Hardeman Co., TN; died 17 Jan 1954 in Alvord, Wise Co., TX. Both Maggie and William are buried at Alvord Cemetery, Alvord, Wise Co., TX. Descendants unknown.

+1084 vi. Chester E.⁷ Best. RN=8969.

+1085 vii. Walter J.⁷ Best. RN=8970.

1086 viii. Clayton Christopher ⁷ Best. Born 10 Jan 1894 in TX; died 7 Feb 1980 in Oklahoma City, Cleveland Co., OK. RN=8971. Married Mrs. Anna M. Jackson on 8 Nov 1924 in Grayson Co., TX. RN=11877. She was born ca 1889 in OR; death date and place unknown. He is buried at Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Co., OK. No known children.

600. Sarah C.⁶ Best. (William Carroll ⁵, Charles Charlie ⁴, Jonathan ³, Bostian ², Sebastian ¹, Anton ^A, ? ^B). Born 1854 in Florence, Lauderdale Co., AL; died 1894 in Dallas Co., TX. RN=3252. 1860 Census, Hardin Co., TN, 1870 Census, Lawrence Co., TN, 1880 Census, Dallas Co., TX.

Married Henry Allen Durbin on 9 Aug 1871 in Lawrence Co., TN. RN=3253. He was born ca 1849 in TN; death date and place unknown. 1900 Census, Fannin Co., TX, 1920 Census, Bryan Co., OK. Burial locations unknown. Children:

+1087 i. Mary E.⁷ Durbin. RN=3368.

1088 ii. Laura Belle ⁷ Durbin. Born 18 Jan 1874 in Corinth, Alcorn Co., MS; died 18 Feb 1968 in Dallas, Dallas Co., TX. RN=4449. [NOTE: Dates confirmed by death certificate.] Buried at Grove Hill Memorial Park Cemetery in Dallas, Dallas Co., TX. Married Charles Clark Sims on 13 Feb 1891 in Dallas, Dallas Co., TX. RN=4450. He was born Mar 1860 in AR; death date and place unknown. Descendants unknown.

+1089 iii. John Lemuel ⁷ Durbin. RN=3380.

+1090 iv. Annie Lee ⁷ Durbin. RN=3389.

601. John Gordon ⁶ Best. (William Carroll ⁵, Charles ":Charlie"⁴, Jonathan ³, Bostian ², Sebastian ¹, Anton ^A, ? ^B). Born 18 May 1856 in Muscle Shoals, Colbert Co., AL; died 30 Mar 1945 in Lancaster, Dallas Co., TX. RN=3250. 1860 Census, Hardin Co., TN, 1880 Census, Collin Co., TX, 1900, 1910, 1920, 1930 Censuses, Dallas Co., TX.

Married Annie Levenia Mills on 11 Jan 1877 in Dallas Co., TX. RN=3251. Annie was born 7 Dec 1859 in Texas, died Jan 1957, place unknown. Both John and Annie are buried at Edgewood Cemetery, Lancaster, Dallas Co., TX. Children:

1091 i. Dora Cordelia ⁷ Best. Born Dec 1877 in Lancaster, Dallas Co., TX; died there 22 Apr 1971. RN=3583. Married Lawrence Benjamin Standifer, date and place unknown. RN=3584. He was born 14 Mar 1881 in Paris, Logan Co., AR; died 13 Mar 1958 in Dallas, Dallas Co., TX. Both Dora and Lawrence are buried at Laurel Hill Memorial Park, Dallas, Dallas Co., TX. Descendants unknown.

+1092 ii. George Burton ⁷ Best. RN=3585.

1093 iii. Catherine "Callie" ⁷ Best. Born 21 Jan 1881 in Lancaster, Dallas Co., TX; died 6 Jul 1969 in Lancaster, Dallas Co., TX. RN=3589. Married (1) Robert A. Beckner, date and place unknown. RN=3590. He was born 26 Jun 1875 in TN; died 13 Apr 1904, place unknown. No known children. Married (2) John J. McCollom between 1910-1920, place unknown. RN=3591. He was born ca 1884 in Grayson Co., TX ; death date and place unknown. Burial locations unknown. Descendants unknown.

1094 iv. Ethel L.⁷ Best. Born Aug 1884 in Lancaster, Dallas Co., TX; died in 1967, place unknown. RN=3592. Married Austin Montgomery Weeks, date and place unknown. RN=3593. He was born 3 Nov 1876, probably in Lincoln Co., TN; died 24 Nov 1936 in Dallas, Dallas Co., TX. Burial locations unknown. Descendants unknown.

1095 v. Annie Louvenia ⁷ Best. Born 3 Dec 1886 in Lancaster, Dallas Co., TX; died 18 Mar 1963 in Dallas, Dallas Co., TX. RN=3594. Married Lesley Bert Stoker, date and place unknown. RN=3595. He was born 13 Sep 1885 in TX; died 27 Apr 1966 in Dallas, Dallas Co., TX. Both Annie and Lesley are buried at Restland Memorial Park, Dallas, Dallas Co., TX. Descendants unknown.

1096 vi. Rosalee Mattie ⁷ Best. Born Nov 1898 in Lancaster, Dallas Co., TX; died in 1989 in Lancaster, Dallas Co., TX. RN=3596. Married Roland "Ray" Alexander Bryant, date and place unknown. RN=3597. Born 27 Dec 1896 in TN; died 28 Jul 1958 in Lancaster, Dallas Co., TX. Both Rosalee and "Ray" are buried at Edgewood Cemetery, Lancaster, Dallas Co., TX. Descendants unknown.

615. Elizabeth "Lizzie" ⁶ Best. (James Ozro ⁵, Charles Charlie ⁴, Jonathan ³, Bostian ², Sebastian ¹, Anton ^A, ? ^B). Born 2 Aug 1883 in Collin Co., TX; died 3 Sep 1978 in Rattan, Pushmataha Co., OK. RN=4455. 1900 Census, Union Co., AR, 1910 Census, McCurtain Co., OK, 1920, 1920, 1930, 1940 Censuses, Pushmataha Co., OK. Twin of RN=4454.

Married Lou W. Rayborn in 1898 in Union Co., AR. RN=6981. Birth and death dates and places unknown. [NOTE: Marriage records of Union Co., AR show her marriage to a "Lou W. Raborn" in 1898, but "Lizzie" appears in the 1900 Census of Union Co., AR as living with her parents and using the name "Best"; she appears in the 1910 Census of McCurtain Co., OK as "Lizzie Raburn", widowed, living with her brorther, Charlie, her mother, and her son, Albert. Supposedly, her first husband left and never returned!] Children:

1097 i. Albert ⁷ Rayborn. Born 7 May 1901, probably in Union Co., AR; died 23 Mar 1914 in Pushmataha Co., OK of spinal meningitis. RN=9234. Buried at Rattan Cemetery, Rattan, Pushmataha Co., OK. No children.

Married (2) John Webb McGuire on 10 Jul 1917 in Antlers, Pushmataha Co., OK. RN=4458. He was born 8 Apr 1872 in Williamson Co., TN; died 9 Jun 1962 in Antlers, Pushmataha Co., OK. Both "Lizziequot; and John are buried at Rattan Cemetery, Rattan, Pushmataha Co., OK. Children:

1098 i. Dovie Marie ⁷ McGuire. Born 23 Apr 1918 in Rattan, Pushmataha Co., OK; died there 17 Jan 2006. RN=9243. Married Orvel James Thurman on 26 Mar 1938, place unknown. RN=9244. He was born 14 Dec 1909 in AR; died 2 Mar 1991 in Rattan, Pushmataha Co., OK. Both Orvel and Dovie are buried at Rattan Cemetery, Rattan, Pushmataha Co., OK. Descendants unknown.

+1099 ii. Nobie Audrey ⁷ McGuire. RN=9245.

616. Isabell "Izzie" ⁶ Best. (James Ozro ⁵, Charles "Charlie"⁴, Jonathan ³, Bostian ², Sebastian ¹, Anton ^A, ? ^B). Born 2 Aug 1883 in Collin Co., TX; died 8 May 1918 in Grady Co., OK. RN=4454. 1910 Census, McCurtain Co., OK. Twin of RN=4455.

Married Charles "Charlie" Leon Russell on 23 Dec 1898 in Union Co., AR. RN=4457. He was born 23 Dec 1878 in Louisiana; died 1936 in Rattan, Pushmataha Co., OK. [NOTE 1: Family history says that a set of twins were born ca 1910, but both died shortly after birth, apparently unnamed. ] Following Isabell's death, "Charlie" married Maggie (née Rosenthal) Grubbs on 18 Jan 1919 in Sequoyah, Rogers Co., OK. RN=9242. She was born Jan 1888 in OK; died 28 Apr 1926 in OK. Both "Izzie" and "Charlie" are buried at Rattan Cemetery, Rattan, Pushmataha Co., OK. Maggie is buried at Fairlawn Cemetery, Chickasha, Grady Co., OK. Children (by Izzie ):

1100 i. Samuel Monroe ⁷ Russell. Born ca 1900 in AR; death date and place unknown. RN=9235. Descendants unknown.

1101 ii. James ⁷ Russell. Born 1903 in AR; died 1976 in Rattan, Pushmataha Co., OK. RN=9236. [NOTE 2: Served as a Pvt. in the Army during WWII.] Buried at Rattan Cemetery, Rattan, Pushmataha Co., OK. Descendants, if any, unknown, but thought to have been single; no children.

1102 iii. Florence ⁷ Russell. Born ca 1907 in AR; death date and place unknown. RN=9237. [NOTE 3: As she did not appear with the family in the 1920 Census, she is presumed to have died young.] Single; no children.

1103 iv. William Thomas ⁷ Russell. Born 24 Jan 1908 in McCurtain Co., OK; died 12 Feb 1976 in Grady Co., OK. RN=9238. [NOTE 4: Served as a Pvt. in the Army during WWII.] Married Iva Leota Washburn on 2 May 1943 in Winona Co., MN. RN=14366. She was born 24 Nov 1905 in Salk Co., WI; died 20 Sep 1954 in Chickasha, Grady Co., OK. Both William and Iva are buried at Fairlawn Cemetery, Chickasha, Grady Co., OK. Descendants unknown.

1104 v. Paul Leon ⁷ Russell. Born 1 Jul 1912 in OK; died 19 Feb 1995 in Antlers, Pushmataha Co., OK. RN=9239. Buried at Rattan Cemetery, Rattan, Pushmataha Co., OK. Descendants unknown.

1105 vi. Kathie ⁷ Russell. Born ca 1915 in OK; death date and place unknown. RN=9240. Descendants unknown.

1106 vii. Mabel ⁷ Russell. Born 21 Mar 1917 in Grady Co., OK; died 2 Sep 1998 in Choctaw Co., OK. RN=9241. Married James Alex "Bill" Lowrance, date and place unknown. RN=14367. He was born 12 Apr 1912, place unknown; died 3 Apr 1970 in Soper, Choctaw Co., OK. Both Mabel and "Bill" are buried at Soper Cemetery, Soper, Choctaw Co., OK. Descendants unknown.

618. John Carroll ⁶ Meler. (Minerva Best Meler ⁵, Charles "Charlie"⁴, Jonathan ³, Bostian ², Sebastian ¹, Anton ^A, ? ^B). Born 6 Oct 1849 in Lauderdale Co., AL; died 22 Dec 1931 in Plainview, Hale Co., TX. RN=3573.1850 Census, Lauderdale Co., AL, 1860 Census, Ouachita Co.,AR, 1880 Census, Cooke Co.,TX, 1920 Census, Washita Co., OK, 1930 Census, Wheeler Co., TX.

Married Emily Montgomery ca 1876, place unknown. RN=4898. She was born in 1856 in TX; died 4 Mar 1934 in Pleasant Valley, Potter Co., TX. [NOTE: Dates confirmed via death certificates.] Both John and Emily are buried at Mountain View Cemetery, Mountain View, Kiowa Co., OK.Children:

1107 i. James C.⁷ Meler. Born ca 1877 in Cooke Co., TX; died 27 Feb 1918 in Kiowa Co., OK. RN=4899. Married Florence C. Wicker on 4 Jan 1903, place unknown. RN=4909. Both James and Florence are buried at Mountain View Cemetery, Mountain View, Kiowa Co., OK. Descendants unknown.

1108 ii. Claud L.⁷ Meler. Born May 1880 in Cooke Co., TX; death date and place unknown. RN=4900. Married Myrtle M. ? ca 1908, place unknown. RN=4923. She was born ca 1883 in TX; death date and place unknown. Descendants unknown.

1109 iii. Lora ⁷ Meler. Born 21 Jan 1884 in Indian Territory (OK); died 5 Jul 1969 in Amarillo, Potter Co., TX. RN=10514. Married Stephen Eason Sellars on 1 Jan 1905 in Washita Co., OK. RN=10515. He was born 10 Oct 1874 in AR; died 6 Nov 1934 in Amarillo, Potter Co., TX. Both Lora and Stephen are buried at Llano Cemetery, Amarillo, Potter Co., TX. Descendants unknown.

1110 iv. Zelpha Edna ⁷ Meler. Born 1 Feb 1896 in OK; died Oct 1978 in Houston, Harris Co., TX. RN=10516. Married William Riley Malone on 24 May 1922, place unknown. RN=10517. He was born 22 Jul 1879 in Madison Co., TX; died there 22 Jan 1961. Edna is buried at Mountain View Cemetery, Mountain View, Kiowa Co., OK; William is buried at Madisonville City Cemetery, Madisonville, Madison Co., TX. Descendants unknown.

619. William Henry ⁶ Meler. (Minerva Best Meler ⁵, Charles "Charlie"⁴, Jonathan ³, Bostian ², Sebastian ¹, Anton ^A, ? ^B). Born 1 Jul 1854 in Lauderdale Co., AL; died 14 Jan 1918 in Ninnekah, Grady Co., OK. RN=3574. 1860 Census, Ouachita Co., AR, 1880 Census, Cooke Co., TX.

Married Nancy E. West ca 1874, place unknown. RN=4907. She was born May 1856 in MO; died 1922 at Fort Supply, Woodward Co., OK. [NOTE: Per 1900 Census, Cleveland Co., OK, she was a patient in a sanitarium in Norman, Cleveland Co., OK; in the 1920 Census, Woodward Co., OK, she was a patient at the Western State Mental Hospital.] His burial location unknown; she is buried at Fort Supply Hosptal Cemetery, Fort Supply, Woodward Co., OK. Children:

1111 i. William Carrol ⁷ Meler. Born 24 Jul 1875 in TX; died 17 Apr 1951 in Butte Co., CA. RN=4908. Married (1) Eva M. Cox on 18 Sep 1895 in Washita Co., OK. RN=4919. She was born ca 1876 in MO; supposedly died 1918 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Co., OK, but unable to confirm. Descendants unknown. Married (2) Alice ?, pre-12 Sep 1918, place unknown. RN=15120. She was born ca 1875 in CA; death date and place unknown. Descendants unknown. Married (3) Mae E. Little on 17 Aug 1936 in Los Angeles Co., CA. RN=14959. She was born ca 1885 in UT; death date and place unknown. Descendants unknown.

620. James Franklin ⁶ Meler, Sr. (Minerva Best Meler ⁵, Charles Charlie ⁴, Jonathan ³, Bostian ², Sebastian ¹, Anton ^A, ? ^B). Born 24 Dec 1856 in Lauderdale Co., AL; died 3 Oct 1923 in El Reno, Canadian Co., OK. RN=3575. 1880 Census, Cooke Co., TX, 1900, 1910 Censuses, Washita Co., OK, 1920 Census, Canadian Co., OK.

Married Amanda Susan (née Cockrum) Elliot on 7 Jun 1877 in Cooke Co., TX. RN=4901. Amanda was born 12 Jan 1853 in Dexter, Cooke Co., TX; died 21 Feb 1921 in Canadian Co., OK. [NOTE 1: According the TX Marriage Records, Amanda's first marriage (as Amanda Cockrum) was to William Martin Elliot on 18 May 1866 in Cooke Co., TX (RN=10520). William was killed by a horse thief on 14 May 1875 in Dexter, Cooke Co., TX. Her second marriage (as Amanda Elliot) was to James Franklin Meler, Sr. on 7 Jun 1877 in Cooke Co., TX.] [NOTE 2: The 1900 Census stated that she had 13 children but only 8 surviving. It is assumed that the first five children were adopted by James.] Both James and Amanda are buried at El Reno Cemetery, El Reno, Canadian Co., OK. Children:

1112 i. Lucinda E.⁷ Meler. Born 7 Sep 1867 in TX; died 24 Feb 1987 in Cooke Co., TX. RN=4902. Married a Turner, date and place unknown. RN=14368. She is buried at Jim Clark Farm Cemetery, Cooke Co., TX. Descendants unknown.

1113 ii. James Franklin "Frank" ⁷ Meler, Jr. Born ca 1870 in TX; death date and place unknown, but thought to have died young. RN=4903. Single; no children.

1114 iii. Virginia "Jenniequot; Elizabeth ⁷ Meler. Born 1 Nov 1870 in Cooke Co., TX; died 8 Oct 1952 in Stephens Co., OK. RN=4904. Married J. H. Cook, date and place unknown. RN=14369. He was born 9 Jul 1860 in Illinois; died 1 Feb 1918 in OK. Both quot;Jennie quot; and J. H. are buried at Foster Cemetery, Foster, Garvin Co., OK. Descendants unknown.

1115 iv. Martin Curtis ⁷ Meler. Born Aug 1871 in Cooke Co., TX; died 14 Feb 1907 in Stuart, Hughes Co., OK. RN=4905. Married Elizabeth Lizzie Addison on 17 Aug 1891 in Cooke Co., TX. RN=14370. She was born Feb 1875 in MO; died 18 Feb 1907 in Stuart, Hughes Co., OK. Burial locations near Stuart, Hughes Co., OK. Descendants unknown.

1116 v. Emma ⁷ Meler. Born ca 1876 in TX; death date and place unknown. RN=4906. Descendants unknown.

1117 vi. William "Bill" Lee ⁷ Meler. Born 14 Nov 1880 in Cooke Co., TX; died 4 Oct 1968 in Weatherford, Custer Co., OK. RN=10521. Married (1) Maggie Pogue on 24 Dec 1901 in Cordell, Washita Co., OK. RN=14371. She was born 26 Jan 1883 in Montague Co., TX; died 3 Oct 1906 in Washita Co., OK. Descendants unknown. Married (2) Effie E. Miser on 1 Jun 1908 in Greer Co., OK. RN=15121. She was born 23 Jan 1888 in TX; died 22 Apr 1932, place unknown. Both "Bill" and Maggie are buried at Cloud Chief Cemetery, Cloud Chief, Washita Co., OK; Effie is buried at Fairview Cemetery, Apache, Caddo Co., OK. Descendants unknown.

1118 vii. Alice ⁷ Meler. Born 25 Jul 1887 in Gainesville, Cooke Co., TX; died 5 Aug 1972 in Buena Park, Orange Co., CA. RN=10522. Married (1) William Stanfield Cochran ca 1901, place unknown. RN=15123. [NOTE 3: The marriage date and place cannot be located and Alice would have only been ca 14! However, one source has a daughter, Novva Amanda Cochran (No RN), born 11 Feb 1903 in Washita Co., OK, meaning Alice could have been married as early as Jun 1902 when Alice was 15.] One daughter. Married (2) Walter Arthur on 15 Oct 1911 in Caddo Co., OK. RN=15122. He was born ca 1886, place unknown; death date and place unknown. Descendants unknown. Married (3) Joseph Yancy Hall on 13 Jun 1917 in Comanche Co., OK. RN=14372. He was born 27 Feb 1879 in Franklin Co., TN; died 26 Sep 1962 in Los Angeles Co., CA. Both Joseph and Alice are buried at Woodlawn Memorial Park, Compton, Los Angeles Co., CA. Descendants unknown.

1119 viii. James Franklin "Frank" ⁷ Meler, Jr. Born 11 Jan 1888 in Cooke Co.,TX; died 13 Feb 1975 in Tulare, Tulare Co., CA. RN=10523. Married Ruby Suzanna Dobbs ca 1908, likely in OK. RN=10974. She was born 13 Jul 1889 in TX; died 15 Apr 1970 in Tulare, Tulare Co., CA. Both "Frank" and Ruby are buried are Tulare Cemetery, Tulare, Tulare Co., CA. Descendants unknown.

1120 ix. Bessie ⁷ Meler. RN=10524. Born May 1892 in OK; died Sep 1979 in Estancia, Torrance Co., NM. Married (1) Johnnie Simpson Moore on 27 Mar 1909 in Cloud Chief, Washita Co., OK. RN=15124. He was born 25 Mar 1886 in Cooke Co., TX; died 17 Apr 1971 in Bernadillo Co., NM. Divorced pre-Feb 1920, place unknown. Descendants unknown. Married (2) Overton Charles Loveless on 20 May 1922 in Bernalillo Co., NM. RN=15125. He was born ca 1867 in MO; died 1963 in Torrance Co., NM. Also following the divorce, Johnnie married Maudie Alice Elliott (No RN). Descendants unknown. Bessie is buried at Estancia Memorial Cemetery, Estancia, Torrance Co., NM; Overton is buried at Garland Cemetery, Torrance Co., NM; Johnnie and Maudie are buried at Memory Gardens of Farmington, Farmington, San Juan Co., NM.

622. Charles Washington ⁶ Meler. (Minerva Best Meler ⁵, Charles Charlie ⁴, Jonathan ³, Bostian ², Sebastian ¹, Anton ^A, ? ^B). Born 8 Mar 1862 in Camden, Ouachita Co., AR; died 8 Jul 1946 in Montebello, Los Angeles Co., CA. RN=3792. 1880 Census, Cooke Co., TX, 1900, 1910, 1920, 1930 Censuses, Washita Co., OK, 1940 Census, Los Angeles Co., CA.

Married Alice "Allie" Lee Stewart on 28 Jul 1891, place unknown. She was born 13 Mar 1875 in TX; died 24 Jan 1960 in Montebello, Los Angeles Co., CA. RN=4912. Both Charles and "Allie" are buried at Rose Hills Memorial Park, Whittier, Los Angeles Co., CA. Children:

1121 i. Albert Robinson ⁷ Meler. Born Mar 1896 in OK; died 7 Dec 1969 in Montebello, Los Angeles Co., CA. RN=4913. Married Gatie Mildred Houck on 27 Feb 1916 in Cloud Chief, Washita Co., OK. RN=10889. She was born 6 Sep 1897 in Cloud Chief, Washita Co., OK; died 19 Oct 1965 in Los Angeles Co., CA. Both Albert and Gatie are buried at Rose Hills Memorial Park, Whittier, Los Angeles Co., CA. Descendants unknown.

1122 ii. Charles Henry ⁷ Meler. Born 9 Sep 1898 in Washita Co., OK; died 5 Mar 1961 in Azusa, Los Angeles Co., CA. RN=4914. Married (1) Verda Lee Pipkin on 25 Jun 1923 in Cordell, Washita Co., OK. RN=14373. Divorced, date and place unknown. Descendants unknown. Married (2) Erma Lee Lamb on 26 Jul 1938 in CA. RN=14304. She was born 18 Jul 1908 in Yell Co., AR; died 31 Oct 1997 in Arcadia, Los Angeles Co., CA. Both Charles and Emma are buried at Rose Hills Memorial Park, Whittier, Los Angeles Co., CA. Descendants unknown.

1123 iii. Mary ⁷ Meler. Born Dec 1899 in Washita Co., OK; not listed with family in the 1910 Census and presumed to have died young. RN=10518. Single; no children.

1124 iv. Nellie Lee⁷ Meler. Born 10 Feb 1903 in Cloud Chief, Washita Co., OK; died 19 Aug 1990 in Cordell, Washita Co., OK. RN=4915. Married John Alpha Armitage on 25 Aug 1920, likely in OK but place not confirmed. RN=10888. He was born 1 Oct 1898 in Green Co., TN; died 17 Aug 1975 in Washita Co., OK. Both Nellie and John are buried at Sappington Chapel Cemetery, Cowden, Washita Co., OK. Descendants unknown.

+1125 v. Benjamin Eugene ⁷ Meler. RN=4916.

1126 vi. Samuel Marvin ⁷ Meler. Born 23 Sep 1907 in OK; died 13 Jan 1990 in Bakersfield, Kern Co., CA. RN=4917. Married Wanda Armitage, date and place unknown. RN=14374. She was born 8 May 1912 in OK; died 12 Dec 1999 in Bakersfield, Kern Co., CA. Descendants unknown.

1127 vii. Marzie Marie ⁷ Meler. Born ca 1910 in OK; died 17 Sep 1888 in Cordell, Washita Co., OK. RN=4918. Single; no children.

1128 viii. Carroll Woodrow ⁷ Meler. Born 20 Oct 1913 in Cloud Chief, Washita Co., OK; died 22 Mar 2009 in Bandon, Coos Co., OR. RN=10525. Descendants unknown.

625. Minerva Jane ⁶ Meler. (Minerva Best Meler ⁵, Charles ":Charlie"⁴, Jonathan ³, Bostian ², Sebastian ¹, Anton ^A, ? ^B). Born 17 Dec 1870 in Crawford Co., AR; died 19 Feb 1953 in Thomas, Custer Co., OK. RN=3755. 1880 Census, Cooke Co., TX, 1900, 1910, 1920, 1930, 1940 Censuses, Custer Co., OK.

Married John W. Tennison on 2 May 1886 in Chickasaw Nation, Indian Teritory (OK). RN=3756. He was born 7 Jun 1866 in Cooke Co., TX; died 20 Jul 1943 in Fort Supply, Custer Co., OK. Both Minerva and John are buried at Mount Hope Cemetery, Custer City, Custer Co., OK. Children:

1129 i. William "Will" Monroe ⁷ Tennison. Born 2 Sep 1887 in Chickasaw Nation, Grady Co., OK; died 17 Mar 1964 in Albuquerque, Bernalillo Co., NM. RN=3757. Married Sallie Minerva Paris on 21 Dec 1913 in Custer Co., OK. RN=12577. She was born 16 Aug 1891 in Benton, Polk Co., TN; died 16 Apr 1962 in Albuquerque, Bernalillo Co., NM. Both "Will" and Sallie are buried at Clayton Cemetery, Clayton, Union Co., NM. Descendants unknown.

1130 ii. Eliza Ella ⁷ Tennison. Born 20 Nov 1889 in OK; death date and place unknown. RN=3758. Descendants unknown.

1131 iii. Henry Morgan ⁷ Tennison. Born 3 Oct 1891 in OK; died 1 Feb 1955 in Marysville, Yuba Co., CA. RN=3759. Married Elsie Cleora "Cleo" Sliger on 18 Oct 1911 in Custer Co., OK. RN=12576. She was born 23 Aug 1893 in New Ross, Montgomery Co., IN; died 20 Jan 1936 in Marysville, Yuba Co., CA. Both Henry and ":Cleo" are buried at Sierra Vew Memorial Park, Olivehurst, Yuba Co., CA. Descendants unknown.

1132 iv. Thomas David ⁷ Tennison. Born 27 May 1896 in OK; died 14 Aug 1914 in Custer Co., OK. RN=3760. Buried at Mount Hope Cemetery, Custer City, Custer Co., OK. Single; no children.

1133 v. Calvin James ⁷ Tennison. Born 21 Jul 1899 in Custer Co., OK; died 31 Mar 1967 in Sylvan Corners, Placer Co., CA. RN=3761. Married Ruby Anna Mosburg on 3 Sep 1921 in Arapaho, Custer Co., OK. RN=12575. She was born 27 Jun 1904 in Custer City, Custer Co., OK; died 15 Aug 1995 in Roseville, Placer Co., CA. Both Calvin and Ruby are buried at Sylvan Cemetery, Citrus Heights, Sacramento Co., CA. Descendants unknown.

1134 vi. Opal Nellie ⁷ Tennison. Born 9 Feb 1903 in Thomas, Custer Co., OK; died 6 Oct 1982 in Thomas, Custer Co., OK. RN=3762. Married Orvel Hugh Thomas on 29 Sep 1926 in Sutter Co., CA. RN=3763. Both Opal and Orvel are buried at Mound Valley Cemetery, Thomas, Cister Co., OK. Descendants unknown.

627. John R.⁶ Butler. (Charlotte Best Butler ⁵, Charles "Charlie"⁴, Jonathan ³, Bostian ², Sebastian ¹, Anton ^A, ? ^B). Born 14 Dec 1862 in Lauderdale Co., AL; died there 3 May 1904. RN=3580. 1880, 1900 Censuses, Lauderdale Co., AL.

Married Mary Powers on 20 Feb 1887 in Lauderdale Co., AL. RN=4883. Born 18 Aug1865 in AL; died 25 Sep 1903 in Lauderdale Co., AL. Both John and Mary are buried at Gabriel Butler Cemetery, Bluewater, Lauderdale Co., AL. Children:

1135 i. Thomas Luther ⁷ Butler. Born 25 Nov 1887 in Lauderdale Co., AL; died there 18 Oct 1918. RN=4884. Married Telia Attrice Richardson on 25 Dec 1910 in Lauderdale Co., AL. RN=14375. She was born 18 Sep 1895 in Lauderdale Co., AL; died 27 Sep 1979 in AL. Both Luther and Telia are buried at Bluewater Cemetery, Center Star, Lauderdale Co., AL. Descendants unknown.

1136 ii. Bennie Lee ⁷ Butler. Born 10 Jul 1890 in Lauderdale Co., AL; died 4 Feb 1965 in Fort Smith, Sebastian Co., AR. RN=4885. Married Ida Marie Tays on 18 Jan 1914 in Lauderdale Co., AL. RN=14376. Both Bennie and Ida are buried at Woodlawn Memorial Park, Fort Smith, Sebastian Co., AR. Descendants unknown.

1137 iii. Oliver ⁷ Butler. Born ca 1890 in Lauderdale Co., AL; thought to have died young, place unknown. RN=4887. Single; no children.

1138 iv. Rella Gertrude ⁷ Butler. Born Apr 1893 in Lauderdale Co., AL; died 15 Jan 1968 in Florence, Lauderdale Co., AL. RN=4888. Married George Wylie Hill on 5 Apr 1911 in Lauderdale Co., AL. RN=14377. He was born 23 Oct 1890 in AL; died 16 Nov 1957 in Lauderdale Co., AL. Both Rella and George are buried at Barnett Cemetery, Lexington, Lauderdale Co., AL. Descendants unknown.

1139 v. Henry Allison ⁷Butler. Born 29 Apr 1894 in Killen, Lauderdale Co., AL; death there 26 Aug 1957. RN=4886. Married Ann Reta Foyd on 20 Dec 1914 in Lauderdale Co., AL. RN=14378. She was born 13 May 1897, place unknown; died Jan 1987 in AL. Both Henry and Reta are buried at Bluewater Cemetery, Center Star, Lauderdale Co., AL. Descendants unknown.

1140 vi. Nada ⁷ Butler. Born 31 Dec 1897 in Killen, Lauderdale Co., AL; died there Sep 1978. RN=4889. Married Luther Cleveland "L.C." Tays on 7 Nov 1915 in Center Star, Lauderdale Co., AL. RN=14379. He was born 7 Jan 1892 in Center Star, Lauderdale Co., AL; died Jul 1983 in Killen, Lauderdale Co., AL. Both Nada and Luther are buried at Tri-Cities Memorial Gardens, Florence, Lauderdale Co., AL. Descendants unknown.

631. Charles Gabriel ⁶ Butler. (Charlotte Best Butler ⁵, Charles "Charlie"⁴, Jonathan ³, Bostian ², Sebastian ¹, Anton ^A, ? ^B). Born 27 Dec 1869 in Lauderdale Co., AL; died 13 Mar 1941 in Amarillo, Potter Co., TX. RN=3581. [NOTE 1: Dates confirmed by death certificate.] 1880 Census, Lauderdale Co., AL, 1900 Census, Hopkins Co., TX, 1920 Census, Choctaw Co., OK, 1930, 1940 Censuses, Potter Co., TX.

Married Susan Louise "Lou" Landtroop on 20 Feb 1898 in Cumby, Hopkins Co., TX. RN=4929. She was born Sep 1874 in AL; died 16 May 1942 in Amarillo, Potter Co., TX. Both Charles and "Lou" are buried at Soper Cemetery, Choctaw Co., OK. Children:

+1141 i. Vesta ⁷ Butler. RN=4936.

1142 ii. Gladys ⁷ Butler. Born ca 1909 in OK; death date and place unknown. RN=4935. Descendants unknown.

1143 iii. Lawrence ⁷ Butler. Born ca 1915 in Choctaw Co., OK; death date and place unknown. RN=10526. [NOTE 2: Not listed with parents in 1930 Census; assumed to have died young.] Single; no children.

634. Pearlina ⁶ Best. (John W. ⁵, Elijah ⁴, Jonathan ³, Bostian ², Sebastian ¹, Anton ^A, ? ^B). Born 6 Apr 1854 in TN; died 12 Jan 1883 in Lauderdale Co., TN. RN=7360. 1880 Census, Tipton Co., TN.

Married Jesse Kinney, Jr. on 31 Dec 1873 in Tipton Co., TN. RN=7367. Jesse was born 30 May 1848 in TN; died 11 Apr 1881 in Lauderdale Co., TN. Both Pearlina and Jesse are buried at Indian Creek Cemetery, Lauderdale Co., TN. Children:

1144 i. Pearl B.⁷ Kinney. Born 1 Mar 1875 in TN; died 10 Apr 1961 in TN. RN=7368. Married Ernest Leslie White, date and place unknown. RN=14381. He was born 3 Feb 1874 in TN; died 8 Nov 1933 in Covington, Tipton Co., TN. Both Pearl and Ernest are buried at Munford Cemetery, Covington, Tipton Co., TN. Descendants unknown.

1145 ii. L. A.⁷ Kinney. Born 1877 in TN; died 1950 in Covington, Tipton Co., TN. RN=7369. Married Olive Ollie E. White on 30 Dec 1900 in Tipton Co., TN. RN=14380. She was born 28 Aug 1877 in Tipton Co., TN; died 8 Jul 1955 in Covington, Tipton Co., TN. Both L. A. and Ollie are buried at Munford Cemetery, Covington, Tipton Co., TN. Descendants unknown.

1146 iii. L. F.⁷ Kinney. Born ca 1879 in TN; death date and place unknown. RN=7370. Descendants unknown.

656. Lela Bell ⁶ Best. (William Henry ⁵, Elijah⁴, Jonathan³, Bostian², Sebastian ¹, Anton ^A, ? ^B). Born 6 Apr 1886 in White Co., AR; died 4 Mar 1967 in Pangburn, White Co., AR. RN=4486. 1850 Census, Marshall Co., MS, 1900, 1910, 1920, 1930 Censuses, White Co., AR.

Married Edward Charles Hoye, Sr. on 7 Oct 1906 in White Co., AR. RN=4949. Charles was born 16 May 1881 in MO; died 8 Nov 1957 in Pangburn, White Co., AR. Both Lela and Charles are buried at the Henderson Cemetery, Pangburn, White Co., AR. Children:

1147 i. Martha Ann ⁷ Hoye. Born 10 Dec 1909 in Searcy, White Co., AR; died 16 May 1976 in Coquille, Coos Co., OR. RN=4950. Married (1) John Paul Winford Bo Howell on 16 Mar 1924 in Cleburne Co., AR. RN=14385. He was born 1 Feb 1901 in Clay, White Co., AR; died 17 Jul 1977 in Pangburn, White Co., AR. Divorced on 6 Jun 1935 in Cleburne Co., AR. Descendants unknown. Married (2) Oliver Archie Flood on 17 May 1939 in Coos Co., OR. RN=15389. He was born 5 Feb 1899 in AR; died 29 Jul 1962 in Sutter Co., CA. Descendants unknown. Married (3) Fred Melvin Dausel on 3 Aug 1955 in Myrtle Point, Coos Co., OR. RN=15390. He was born 7 Nov 1925 in Rockhouse, Pike Co., KY; died 31 Mar 1966 in Montrose, Montrose Co., CO. She was cremated; her ashes were placed in Norway Cemetery, Norway, Coos Co., OR; Fred is buried at Grand View Cemetery, Montrose, Montrose Co., CO. Descendants unknown.

1148 ii. Aletha Gertrude ⁷ Hoye. Born 28 Sep 1913 in Pangburn, White Co., AR; died 7 Mar 1974 in San Diego Co., CA. RN=9310. Married (1) Dewey Nichols on 21 Apr 1929 in Cleburne Co., AR. RN=14383. He was born 4 Sep 1899 in Ozark Co., MO; died 5 Nov 1951 in Pangburn, White Co., AR. Descendants unknown. Married (2) Harvey Montgomery "H. M." Short on 5 Nov 1954 in Pangburn, White Co., AR. RN=14384. He was born 17 Sep 1882 in Illinois; died Apr 1968 in White Co., AR. No children. Both Aletha and Dewey are buried at Henderson Cemetery, Pangburn, White Co., AR; Harvey is also buried there.

1149 iii. Emma Mae ⁷ Hoye. Born 20 Oct 1918 in Pangburn, White Co., AR; died there 19 Apr 1982. RN=9311. Married Woodrow Wilson Williams on 7 Feb 1947 in Pangburn, White Co., AR. RN=14382. He was born 19 Sep 1913 in White Co., AR; died 24 Nov 1996 in Pangburn, White Co., AR. [NOTE 1 : Served as a Pvt. in the Army during WWII.] Both Emma and Woodrow are buried at Henderson Cemetery, Pangburn, White Co., AR. Descendants unknown.

1150 iv. Edward Charles ⁷ Hoye, Jr. Born 28 Jul 1921 in Pangburn, White Co., AR; died 12 Apr 2005 in Kensett, White Co., AR. RN=9312. Married Doris Flowers on 17 Jan 1942 in White Co., AR. RN=12469. She was born 11 Mar 1923, place unknown; living. [NOTE 2: He served as a Pvt. in the Army during WWII.] He is buried at Henderson Cemetery, Pangburn, White Co., AR. Descendants unknown.

1151 v. Florence B.⁷ Hoye. Born 30 Jan 1924 in Pangburn, White Co., AR; died there 9 Apr 1950. RN=9313. Buried at Henderson Cemetery, Pangburn, White Co., AR. Single; no children.

1152 vi. Sophie Gladis ⁷ Hoye. Born in 1927 in Pangburn, White Co., AR; death date and place unknown. RN=9314. Married Leaman James on 20 Oct 1942 in White Co., AR. RN=15051. He was born ca 1912, place unknown; death date and place unknown. Descendants unknown.

677. Purliza Catherine ⁶Murray. (Sarah Ellen ⁵ Bess Murray, Joshua ⁴, Peter ³, Bostian ², Sebastian ¹, Anton ^A, ? ^B). Born 1842 in St. Francois Co., MO; died pre-1880, place unknown. RN=14575.

Married (1) William E. Crawford, III on 7 Apr 1861 in St. Clair, St. Francois Co., MO. RN=14586. He was born 1836 in Milford, Decatur Co., IN; died of illness during the Civil War on 6 Apr 1863 in Helena, Phillips Co., AR. [NOTE 1: Served as a Cpl. with Co."C", 33rd Reg., MO Volunteers (Union), during the Civil War.] Burial location unknown. Children:

1153 i. William Isom ⁷ Crawford. Born 23 Mar 1862 in Doe Run, St. Francois Co., MO; died 11 Apr 1943 in Twin Groves, Jasper Co., MO. RN=14598. [NOTE 2: His Death Certificate says he was a retired preacher, but unable to confirm via available census records; it also says he was divorced twice but also unable to confirm.] Married Sytha (or Sitha) Serelda Seago on 19 Apr 1883 in St. Francois Co., MO. RN=14606. She was born Feb 1866 in St. Francois Co., MO; died 4 Jul 1908 in Jasper, Jasper Co., MO. He is buried at Miller Cemetery, Duquesne, Jasper Co., MO; her burial location unknown. Descendants unknown.

Married (2) James Jefferson Short on 11 Mar 1866 in St. Francois Co., MO. RN=14587. He was born 1844 in GA; died between 1877-80, place unknown. [NOTE 3: Served as a Pvt. with Co. "C" 33rd Regiment, MO Infantry (Union), during the Civil War.] Children:

1154 i. John Sherman ⁷ Short. Born in 1867 in Greene Co., IL; death date and place unknown. RN=14599. Married Dora A. Keller on 18 Feb 1891 in Greene Co., IL. RN=14628. She was born 25 Mar 1871 in Kane, Greene Co., IL; died 23 Dec 1943 in Wood River, Madison Co., IL. Both John and Dora are buried at Kane Cemetery, Kane, Greene Co., IL. Descendants unknown.

1155 ii. Francis W.⁷ Short. Born in 1869 in Greene Co., IL; death date and place unknown. RN=14600. Descendants unknown.

1156 iii. Dora J.⁷ Short. Born in 1870, place unknown; died between 1871-1880, place unknown. RN=14601. Single; no children.

1157 iv. Sarah Jane ⁷ Short. Born 16 Jan 1870 in Farmington, St. Francois Co., MO; died 11 Apr 1939 in Kane, Greene Co., IL. RN=14602. Married Christopher Columbus Roady on 24 Mar 1889 in Greene Co., IL. RN=14607. Both Sarah and Christopher are buried at Kane Cemetery, Kane, Greene Co., IL. Descendants unknown.

1158 v. Leticia Elizabeth ⁷ Short. Born 10 Aug 1871 in Doe Run, St. Francois Co., MO; died 20 Mar 1949 in Kane, Greene Co., IL. RN=14603. Married Thomas Jefferson Roady on 28 Jul 1888 in Greene Co., IL. RN=14608. He was born 11 Oct 1862 in Knoxville, Knox Co., TN; died 4 Apr 1940 in Kane, Greene Co., IL. Both Leticia and Thomas are buried at Kane Cemetery, Kane, Greene Co., IL. Descendants unknown.

1159 vi. Martha A.⁷ Short. Born 20 Feb 1874 in MO; died 4 Feb 1899 in Warren’s Mill, Butler Co., KY. RN=14604. Married Alexander Alex Arthur Warren on 2 Jan 1894 in Greene Co. IL. RN=14609. He was born 16 Apr 1868 in Butler Co., KY; died 15 Nov 1947 in Jacksonville, Morgan Co., IL. She is buried at Warren’s Mill Cemetery, Gilstrap, Butler Co., KY; he is buried at Kane Cemetery, Kane, Greene Co., IL. Descendants unknown.

1160 vii. Joseph Gilbert ⁷ Short. Born 10 Jun 1877 in St. Francois Co., MO; died 10 Nov 1938 in Kane, Greene Co., IL. RN=14605. Married Susie Catherine Weller in 1926, place unknown. RN=14610. She was born 18 Dec 1882 in Kane, Greene Co., IL; died 15 Jul 1970 in Carrollton, Greene Co., IL. Both Joseph and Susie are buried at Kane Cemetery, Kane, Greene Co., IL. Descendants unknown.

682. William David ⁶Murray. (Sarah Ellen ⁵ Bess Murray, Joshua ⁴, Peter ³, Bostian ², Sebastian ¹, Anton ^A, ? ^B). Born 8 Dec 1851 in MO; died 9 Mar 1929 in St. Louis, St. Louis Co., MO. RN=14580. 1850, 1860, 1870, 1880 Censuses, St. Francois Co., MO, 1900, 1910 Censuses, St. Louis Co., MO.

Married Virginia Tennessee "Tenney" Gardner on 22 Jan 1871 in St. Francois Co., MO. RN=14591. She was born 16 Aug 1853 in TN; died 20 Aug 1930 in St. Louis, St. Louis Co., MO. Both William and "Tenney" are buried at Friedens Cemetery Mausoleum & Chapel, Bellefontaine Neighbors, St. Louis Co., MO. Children:

1161 i. Everett ⁷ Murray. Born 28 Jan 1872 in St. Francois Co., MO; died 10 Apr 1947 in St. Louis, St. Louis Co., MO. RN=14611. Married Emily Bucholz ca 1897, place unknown. RN=14629. She was born 11 Mar 1869 in St. Louis Co., MO; died 17 Jan 1941 in St. Louis, St, Louis Co., MO. Both Everett and Emily are buried at Memorial Park Cemetery, Jennings, St. Louis Co., MO. Descendants unknown.

1162 ii. Carci ⁷ Murray. Born 1873 in St. Francois Co., MO; death date and place unknown. RN=14612. Descendants unknown.

1163 iii. Laura E.⁷ Murray. Born 16 Mar 1877 in St. Francois Co., MO; died 10Feb 1957 in Clayton, St. Louis Co., MO. RN=14613. Married Robert G. Aplin ca 1895, place unknown. RN=15394. He was born 8 Sep 1870 in Martins Ferry, Belmont Co., OH; died 15 Jul 1950 in Kirkwood, St. Louis Co., MO. Both Laura and Robert are buried at Oak Hill Cemetery, Kirkwood, St, Louis Co., MO. Descendants unknown.

1164 iv. Genevieve ⁷ Murray. Born Dec 1879 in St. Francois Co., MO; death date and place unknown. RN=14614. Descendants unknown.

1165 v. William ⁷ Murray. Born 3 Apr 1884 in MO; died 30 Nov 1918 in Chicago, Cook Co., IL. RN=14615. Burial location unknown. Descendants unknown.

740. Dora Ellen ⁶ Rhyne. (Solomon Rhyne ⁵ , Thomas ⁴ Rhyne, Mary Elizabeth Best ³Rhyne, Bostian ², Sebastian ¹, Anton ^A, ? ^B). Born 7 May 1851 in NC; died 18 Jan 1908 in Lincoln Co., NC. RN=7094. 1900 Census, Gaston Co., NC.

Married William Howard Henderson on 11 Nov 1877 in Lincoln Co., NC. William was born 8 May 1846 in Ireland; died 21 Apr 1906 in Lincoln Co., NC. RN=7095. [NOTE 1: William immigrated with his parents, arriving in New York (Castle Garden) on 18 Jul 1850 aboard the Victory from Belfast, Northern Ireland.] Dora and William are buried at Pisgah United Methodist Church Cemetery, Lincolnton, Lincoln Co., NC. Children:

1166 i. John Wilson ⁷ Henderson. Born 9 Feb 1881 in NC; died 20 Feb 1943 in Greensboro, Guilford Co., NC. RN=7109. Married Janie Sloan on 1 Jul 1906 in Guilford Co., NC. RN=14386. She was born 7 Feb 1890 in NC; died 26 Feb 1968 in Greensboro, Guilford Co., NC. Both John and Janie are buried at Green Hill Cemetery, Greensboro, Guilford Co., NC. Descendants unknown.

1167 ii. Nannie Sadie ⁷ Henderson. Born 20 Dec 1884 in NC; died 18 Nov 1968 in Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., NC. RN=7110. Married Edgar Poe Reele on 17 Jun 1903 in Gaston Co., NC. RN=10527. He was born 28 Apr 1880 in NC; died 22 May 1973 in Hickory, Catawba Co., NC. [NOTE 2: Dates confirmed via death certificates.] Both Nannie and Edgar are buried at Gaston Memorial Park, Gastonia, Gaston Co., NC. Descendants unknown.

1168 iii. Clarence W.⁷ Henderson. Born Dec 1886 in NC; death date and place unknown. RN=7111. [NOTE 3: He was not listed with siblings in the 1910 Census and is presumed to have died prior to Apr 1910.] Single; no children.

1169 iv. Walter Hamilton ⁷ Henderson. Born 20 Feb 1888 in Gaston Co., NC; died 3 May 1964 in Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., NC. RN=7112. Married Evelyn "Evie" Buena Williams, daughter of George and Lucinda Williams, on 16 Oct 1912 in Gaston Co.,NC. Evelyn was born 9 Jun 1890 in NC; died 2 Nov 1970 in Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., NC. RN=7136. Both Walter and "Evie" are buried at Sharon Memorial Park, Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., NC. Descendants unknown.

1170 v. Marshall William ⁷ Henderson. Born 9 Jan 1892 in NC; died 27 Jul 1971 in Concord, Cabarrus Co., NC. RN=7113. Married Lela Beatrice Walker on 6 Jul 1913 in Gaston Co., NC. RN=14387. She was born 3 Dec 1893 in SC; died 25 Oct 1979 in Concord, Cabarrus Co., NC. Both Marshall and Lela are buried at Carolina Memorial Park, Concord, Cabarrus Co., NC. Descendants unknown.

1171 vi. Sarah Ethel ⁷ Henderson. Born May 1894 in NC; died 13 Jun 1962 in Rocky Mount, Nash Co., NC. RN=7114. Married Arthur J. Allen on 21 Nov 1915 in Cabarrus Co., NC. RN=14388. He was born 29 May 1891 in Rock Hill, York Co., SC; died 25 Oct 1921 in Cabarrus Co., NC. Both Sarah and Arthur are buried at Oakwood Cemetery, Concord, Cabarrus Co., NC. Descendants unknown.

1172 vii. Rev. Marion Charles ⁷ Henderson, Sr. Born 3 May 1896 in Bessemer City, Gaston Co., NC; died 20 Oct 1963 in Raleigh, Wake Co., NC. RN=7115. Married Ollie M. Love on 28 Nov 1914 in Cabarrus Co., NC. RN=14389. She was born 22 Oct 1898 in Cabarrus Co., NC; died there 20 Oct 1963. Both Marion and Ollie are buried at Oakwood Cemetery, Concord, Cabarrus Co., NC. Descendants unknown.

1173 viii. Beatrice E.⁷ Henderson. Born 14 Sep 1898 in NC; died 10 Jul 1980 in Harnett Co., NC. RN=7116. Married Evander McNair Bain on 11 Feb 1921 in Cabarrus Co., NC. RN=14390. He was born 10 Sep 1886 in NC; died 10 Apr 1957 in Cabarrus Co., NC. Both Beatrice and Evander are buried at Friendship Cemetery, Harnett Co., NC. Descendants unknown.

1174 ix. Lawson Rhyne ⁷ Henderson. Born 7 Sep 1900 in Bessemer City, Gaston Co., NC; died 1 Dec 1976 in Gastonia, Gaston Co., NC. RN=7117. Married Eva Lisk, date and place unknown. RN=14391. She was born 16 Oct 1903 in Rowan Co., NC; died 17 Oct 2000 in Gaston Co., NC. Both Lawson and Eva are buried at Gaston Memorial Park, Gastonia, Gaston Co., NC. Descendants unknown.

752. Joseph Sephus ⁶ Best. (Isaac ⁵, COL John "Zan" ⁴, Daniel ³, Bostian ², Sebastian ¹, Anton ^A, ? ^B). Born 19 Jul 1873 in TN; died 19 Jan 1969 in MO. RN=9698. 1880 Census, Jackson Co., MO, 1900, 1910, 1920, 1930, 1940 Censuses, Lafayette Co., MO.

Married Ella Margaret Davidson on 23 Feb 1898 in Odessa, Lafayette Co., MO. RN=9699. She was born 16 Feb 1880 in Mayview, Lafayette Co., MO; died 7 Jun 1948 in Lexington, Lafayette Co., MO. [NOTE 1: Dates confirmed by death certificate.] Both Joseph and Ella are buried at Machpelah Cemetery, Lexington, Lafayette Co., MO. Children:

1175 i. John Harvey ⁷ Best. Born 21 Jan 1899 in Higginsville, Lafayette Co., MO; died 6 Apr 1971 in Sacramento, Sacramento Co., CA. RN=9700. Married Mabel Mahala Bennett on 18 Mar 1924 in Multnomah Co., OR. RN=9701. She was born 31 Aug 1897 in Spencer, Boyd Co., NE; died 5 May 1986 in Portland, Multnomah Co., OR. He is buried at East Lawn Memorial Park, Sacramento, Sacramento Co., CA; she is buried at Lincoln Memorial Park, Portland, Multinomah Co., OR. Descendants unknown.

1176 ii. Elpha M.⁷ Best. Born 20 May 1901 in Mayview, Lafayette Co., MO; died 2 Mar 1966 in Kansas City, Jackson Co., MO. RN=10528. Married Virgil M. "Dusty" Rhodes on 3 Dec 1917 in Lexington, Lafayette Co., MO. RN=10533. He was born 24 Aug 1896 in Corder, Lafayette Co., MO; died 24 Dec 1974 in Jackson Co., MO. [NOTE 2: Served in the Army during WWI.] Both Elpha and Virgil are buried at Forest Hill Cemetery, Kansas City, Jackson Co., MO. Descendants unknown.

1177 iii. Naomi Mattie ⁷ Best. Born 24 Jun 1904 in Higginsville, Lafayette Co., MO; died 13 Oct 1956 in Kansas City, Jackson Co., MO. RN=10529. Married (1) Virgil Clint Lankford on 5 Mar 1921 in Lafayette Co., MO. RN=15126. He was born 7 Feb 1898 in MO; died 8 Jan 1981 in Higginsville, Lafayette Co., MO. Descendants unknown. Married (2) Pryor Lee Yoakum, Jr. pre-Apr 1940, place unknown. RN=10534. He was born 22 Feb 1890 in Ray Co., MO; died 22 Sep 1963 in Kansas City, Jackson Co., MO. [NOTE 3: Dates confirmed via death certificates.] Naomi and Virgil are buried at Machpelah Cemetery, Lexington, Lafayette Co., MO; Pryor is buried at Bethel Cemetery, Knoxville, Ray Co., MO. Descendants unknown.

1178 iv. Delbert L.⁷ Best. Born 13 Oct 1909 in Lexington, Lafayette Co., MO; died Aug 1980 in Kansas City, Wyandotte Co., KS. RN=10530. Married Mollie A. (née Simpson) Neal on 17 Sep 1946 in Lafayette Co., MO. RN=10535. She was born 22 Apr 1912, place unknown; died 1 Jan 1990 in Lexington, Lafayette Co., MO. [NOTE 4: She had been married once previously and once following her marriage to Best.] Descendants unknown.

1179 v. Mildred E.⁷ Best. Born 13 Jan 1913 in Lexington, Lafayette Co., MO; died there 3 Jan 2000. RN=10531. Married Emil Ernst Eduard Frerking, date and place unknown. RN=10536. He was born 19 Apr 1907 in Alma, Lafayette Co., MO; died Mar 1984 in Lexington, Lafayette Co., MO. Both Mildred and Emil are buried at Machpelah Cemetery, Lexington, Lafayette Co., MO. Descendants unknown.

1180 vi. Jewel Juanita ⁷ Best. Born 26 Jan 1917 in Odessa, Lafayette Co., MO; died 20 Nov 2004 in Lee’s Summit, Jackson Co., MO. RN=10532. Married Jewell P. Swofford on 6 Mar 1939 in Platte City, Platte Co., MO. He was born 20 Aug 1916 in Richmond, Ray Co., MO; died 23 Sep 2000 in Lee8217;s Summit, Jackson Co., MO. RN=10537. Both Jewel and Jewell are buried at Machpelah Cemetery, Lexington, Lafayette Co., MO. Descendants unknown.

762. Robert "Bob" Lincoln⁶ Best. (George M. D.⁵, COL John Zan ⁴, Daniel ³, Bostian ², Sebastian ¹, Anton ^A, ? ^B). Born 10 Nov 1887 in Pink Hill, Jackson Co., MO; died 11 Feb 1961 in Johnson Co., MO. RN=3454. 1900, 1910, 1920, 1930, 1940 Censuses, Johnson Co., MO.

Married Ona Cecile Utt on 29 Sep 1923 in Sedalia, Pettis Co., MO. RN=3455. She was born 5 Aug 1905 in Holden, Johnson Co., MO; died 2 Dec 1981 in Windsor, Henry Co., MO. Both Bob and Cecile are buried at Chilhowee Cemetery, Chilhowee, Johnson Co., MO. Children:

1181 i. Jewell Allene ⁷ Best. Born 26 Sep 1924 in Chilhowee, Johnson Co., MO; died 15 Jul 1994 in Warrensburg, Johnson Co., MO. RN=3458. Married (1) Ernest Breckenridge, date and place unknown. RN=3459. Married (2) Joseph Arthur Carder on 17 Jun 1853 in Holden, Johnson Co., MO. RN=3460. Joseph was born 26 Dec 1914, place unknown; died 27 Jul 1988 in Johnson Co., MO. Descendants unknown.

1182 ii. Norma Lee ⁷ Best. Born 18 May 1928 in Chilhowee, Johnson Co., MO; died 7 Sep 1997 in Kansas City, Jackson Co., MO. RN=3461. Married Billy Clark Strange on 17 Dec 1948 in Austin, Travis Co., TX. RN=3462. He was born 26 Apr 1925 in Holden, Johnson Co., MO; died 17 Jan 2003 in Johnson Co., MO. [NOTE: Served as a F1 in the Navy during WWI.] Both Norma and Billy are buried at Holden Cemetery, Holden, Johnson Co., MO. Descendants unknown.

1183 iii. Beverly Jean ⁷ Best. Born 5 Jun 1934 in Chilhowee, Johnson Co., MO; died there 6 Jun 1934. RN=3463. She is buried at Chilhowee Cemetery, Chilhowee, Johnson Co., MO. Single; no children.

+1184 iv. Clarence Herbert "Herb" ⁷ Best. RN=3464.

779. Aaron C.⁶ Best. (Martin Van Buren⁵, CalebI ⁴, Christian "Christy" ³, Bostian ², Sebastian ¹, Anton ^A, ? ^B). Born 20 Sep 1869 in Wellsville, Blount Co., TN; died 28 Apr 1930 in Maryville, Blount Co., TN. RN=8760.

Married Harriet C. Stuart on 24 Jan 1893 in Blount Co., TN RN=11679. She was born 22 Sep 1867 in TN; died 2 Jul 1930 in Maryville, Blount Co., TN. Both Aaron and Harriet are buried at Williamson Chapel Cemetery, Maryville, Blount Co., TN. Children:

1185 i. Lula N.⁷ Best. Born Jan 1898 in Blount Co., TN; death date and place unknown. RN=11680. Descendants unknown.

1186 ii. Olive Elizabeth ⁷ Best. Born 23 Jun 1901 in Blount Co., TN; died 22 Sep 1972 in Maryville, Blount Co., TN. RN=11681. Married Fredrick "Fred" Claudius Thompson in 1922, place unknown. RN=13641. He was born 1902, place unknown; died 1989, place unknown. Following Olive’s death in 1972, "Fred" married Artie Ann (née Brackett) Tallent in 1975. No RN. Both Olive and "Fred" are buried at Grandview Cemetery, Maryville, Blount Co., TN. Descendants unknown.

1187 iii. Hillard A.⁷ Best. Born ca 1908 in Blount Co., TN; death date and place unknown. RN=11682. Descendants unknown.

1188 iv. Nathan Aaron ⁷ Best. Born 10 Jan 1911 in Blount Co., TN; died 2 Apr 1993 in Maryville, Blount Co., TN. RN=11683. Married Nellie Marie Amburn ca 1938, place unknown. RN=13642. She was born 5 Apr 1915 in Blount Co., TN; died 4 Jun 2004 in Maryville, Blount Co., TN. Both Nathan and Nellie are buried at Fairview Cemetery, Maryville, Blount Co., TN. Descendants unknown.

1189 v. Anna Ruth ⁷ Best. Born 24 Apr 1913 in Blount Co., TN; died 24 Aug 1993, place unknown. RN=11684. Married Charles Scott Ward, date and place unknown. RN=11685. He was born 24 Sep 1912 in TN; died 28 May 2005, place unknown. Both Anna and Charles are buried at East Maryville Cemetery, Maryville, Blount Co., TN. Descendants unknown.

780. Jacob Harvey ⁶ Best. (Martin Van Buren⁵, CalebI ⁴, Christian "Christy" ³, Bostian ², Sebastian ¹, Anton ^A, ? ^B). Born 5 Nov 1872 in Blount Co., TN; died there 18 Aug 1932. RN=8761.

Married Amanda E. Anderson on 18 Aug 1895 in Blount Co., TN. RN=11686. She was born 23 Jul 1873 in TN; died 11 Mar 1963 in Maryville, Blount Co., TN. Both Jacob and Amanda are buried at Williamson Chapel Cemetery, Maryville, Blount Co., TN. Children:

+1190 i. Jesse "Jessie" David ⁷ Best. RN=11687.

1191 ii. Lena R.⁷ Best. Born 13 Apr 1898 in Blount Co., TN; died 19 Oct 1954 in Maryville, Blount Co., TN. RN=11688. Married John Thomas Everett, date and place unknown. RN=11692. He was born 8 May 1900 in Blount Co., TN; died there 7 Feb 1955. Both Lena and John are buried at Williamson Chapel Cemetery, Maryville, Blount Co., TN. Descendants unknown.

1192 iii. Leon Martin ⁷ Best. Born 23 Jun 1903 in Blount Co., TN; died there 7 Feb 1956. RN=11689. Twin of RN=11690. Married Anna Marie Yates, date and place unknown. RN=13639. She was born 8 Mar 1912, place unknown; died 14 Mar 2005 in Maryville, Blount Co., TN. Following Leon’s death in 1956, she re-married twice, 1^st to Clyde Fishburn (No RN) and 2^nd to Virgil Hord (No RN). Both Leon and Anna are buried at Williamson Chapel Cemetery, Maryville, Blount Co., TN. Descendants unknown.

1193 iv. Lillian Mildred ⁷ Best. Born 23 Jun 1903 in Blount Co., TN; died 14 Mar 1955 in Maryville, Blount Co., TN. RN=11690. Twin of RN=11689. Married Arvil Eugene Duncan, date and place unknown. RN=13638. He was born 16 Mar 1902 in Campbell Co., GA; died 22 Mar 1983 in Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA. [NOTE 1: Served as a Pvt. in the Army during WWII.] Both Lillian and Arvil are buried at Williamson Chapel Cemetery, Maryville, Blount Co., TN. Descendants unknown.

1194 v. Ruby Charles ⁷ Best. Born 6 Apr 1913 in Blount Co., TN; died 16 Apr 1940 in Maryville, Blount Co., TN. RN=11691. Married George Herman Eisenhower in 1922, place unknown. RN=13640. He was born 5 Jul 1905 in Macon, Warren Co., NC; died 5 Jun 1965 in Maryville, Blount Co., TN. [NOTE 2: She died from burns suffered when her clothing caught fire.] Both Ruby and George at buried at Williamson Chapel Cemetery, Maryville, Blount Co., TN. Descendants unknown.

793. Martin Christian ⁶ Best. (John Caleb⁵, John Michael ⁴, Christian Christy ³, Bostian ², Sebastian ¹, Anton ^A, ? ^B). Born 20 Mar 1843 in Blount Co., TN; died there 13 May 1893. RN=14739.

Married Luticia Hanney, date and place unknown. RN=14740. She was born 18 Mar 1839 in TN; died 1907 in Maryville, Blount Co., TN. Both Martin and Luticia are buried at Carpenters Campground Cemetery, Maryville, Blount Co., TN. Children:

1195 i. Riley F.⁷Best. Born 8 Jun 1866 in Blount Co., TN; died there 15 Aug 1901. RN=14741. Buried at Carpenters Camprground Cemetery, Maryville, Blount Co., TN. Descendants unknown.

1196 ii. Florence ⁷Best. Born 1 Aug 1876 in Blount Co., TN; died there 12 Nov 1881 RN=14742. Buried at Buried at Carpenters Camprground Cemetery, Maryville, Blount Co., TN. Single; no children.

+1197 iii. Dora ⁷Best. RN=14743.

795. William D.⁶ Best. (John CalebI ⁵, John Michael ⁴, Christian "Christy" ³, Bostian ², Sebastian ¹, Anton ^A, ? ^B). Born 29 May 1849 in Blount Co., TN; died there 16 Jun 1908. RN=8719. 1880, 1900 Censuses, Blount Co., TN.

Married Nancy E. Taylor on 25 May 1870 in Blount Co., TN. She was born 16 Apr 1851 in Maryville, Blount Co., TN; died there 17 May 1930. RN=8765. Both William and Nancy are buried at Carpenters Campground Cemetery, Maryville, Blount Co., TN. Children:

1198 i. Mary C.⁷Best. Born ca 1872 in Blount Co., TN; death date and place unknown. RN=8766. Descendants unknown.

1199 ii. Sarah Ideanie Dean ⁷Best. Born 15 Jul 1875 in Blount Co., TN; died 7 Nov 1953 in Maryville, Blount Co., TN. RN=8767. Married Isaac A. Morton on 25 Aug 1896 in Blount Co., TN. RN=14993. He was born 13 Nov 1873 in Blount Co., TN; died 16 Jan 1962 in Maryville, Blount Co., TN. [NOTE 1: Dates confirmed via death certificates.] Both Dean and Isaac are buried at Carpenters Campground Cemetery, Maryville, Blount Co., TN. Descendants unknown.

1200 iii. Margaret Irene ⁷Best. Born 6 Feb 1878 in Blount Co., TN; died 11 Jan 1961 in Maryville, Blount Co., TN. RN=8768. Married Samuel Calvin Carpenter on 10 Oct 1895 in Blount Co., TN. RN=14392. He was born 23 Oct 1872 in Blount Co., TN; died 29 Jul 1944 in Maryville, Blount Co., TN. [NOTE 2: There is a discrepancy in his given names: the marriage record clearly has "Samuel Calvin Carpenter&quoy; but his burial record has ":Sanders Calloway ":Cal" Carpenter", both married to "Irene Best"! The reason for this discrepancy is unknown. Subsequent census records also show "Calvin Carpenter". Since he died in 1944, no other marriage has been located to-date to indicate a 2^nd marriage!] Both Margaret and Calvin are buried at Carpenters Campground Cemetery, Blount Co., TN. Descendants unknown.

1201 iv. Lula Florence ⁷Best. Born 3 Jun 1883 in Blount Co., TN; died 19 Nov 1939 in Maryville, Blount Co., TN. RN=8769. Married Charles E. Hannah on 19 Mar 1904 in Blount Co., TN. RN=11697. He was born 25 Mar 1872 in Blount Co., TN; died 13 Mar 1928 in Blount Co., TN. Both Florence and Charles are buried at Carpenters Campground Cemetery, Maryville, Blount Co., TN. Descendants unknown.

1202 v. Charles Hubert ⁷Best. Born 10 Dec 1887 in Blount Co., TN; died 2 May 1904 in Maryville, Blount Co., TN. RN=8770. Buried at Carpenters Campground Cemetery, Maryville, Blount Co., TN. Single; no children.

796. John Caleb ⁶Best II. (John CalebI ⁵, John Michael ⁴, Christian Christy ³, Bostian ², Sebastian ¹, Anton ^A, ? ^B). Born 23 May 1852 in Blount Co., TN; died 17 Jun 1926 in Maryville, Blount Co., TN. 1860, 1880, 1900, 1910, 1920 Censuses, Blount Co., TN. RN=8720.

Married Mary Elizabeth Carpenter on 24 Dec 1878 in Blount Co., TN. RN=8771. She was born 24 May 1861 in Maryville, Blount Co., TN; died there 7 Jan 1931. Both Caleb and Mary are buried at the Carpenter Campground Cemetery, Maryville, Blount Co., TN. Children:

+1203 i. Warren Dickerson ⁷Best. RN=8772.

+1204 ii. Coy Oscar ⁷Best. RN=8774.

+1205 iii. Etta Jane ⁷Best. RN=8776.

+1206 iv. Ralph Truman ⁷Best. RN=8777.

+1207 v. Inez Doris ⁷Best. RN=8778.

+1208 vi. Blanche Mertis ⁷Best. RN=8780.

+1209 vii. Eva Elsie ⁷Best. RN=8781.

+1210 viii. Deva Delsie ⁷Best. RN=8782.

+1211 ix. Otto Martin ⁷Best. RN=8783.

804. Charles Lafayette ⁶ Best. (Andrew Jackson ⁵, John Michael ⁴, Christian Christy ³, Bostian ², Sebastian ¹, Anton ^A, ? ^B). Born Aug 1869 in Maryville, Blount Co., TN; died pre-May 1910, probably in Blount Co., TN, but not confirmed. RN=8729. 1870, 1880, 1900 Censuses, Blount Co., TN. [NOTE 1: Per 1910 Census, Knox Co., TN, his wife said she was widowed .] Burial location unknown.

Married Sarah C. M. "Minnie" Huffstetler on 21 May 1892 in Blount Co., TN. RN=8784. She was born 2 Apr 1877 in TN; died 13 Jul 1967 in Maryville, Blount Co., TN. 1910 Census, Blount Co., TN. 1910 Census, Knox Co., TN. [NOTE 2: Following Charles' death, "Minnie" married John W. Mynatt (RN=11745) pre-Jan 1920, probably in Knox Co., TN, but not confirmed.] He is thought to have been born 16 Apr 1859 in TN; died 7 Mar 1927 in Knoxville, Knox Co., TN. "Minnie" is buried at Carpenters Campground Cemetery, Maryville, Blount Co., TN; John is thought to be buried at McKinney Cemetery, Blaine, Grainger Co., TN. Children (by Charles):

1212 i. Gertrude S.⁷ Best. Born 25 Sep 1893 in WA; died 31 Mar 1988 in Jacksonville, Duval Co., FL. RN=8785. Married David E. Shields, Sr., date and place unknown. RN=14393. He was born 17 Jan 1894 in Morristown, Hamblen Co., TN; died Jul 1965 in Jacksonville, Duval Co., FL. Both Gertrude and David are interred at Greenlawn Cemetery, Jacksonville, Duval Co., FL. Descendants unknown.

+1213 ii. Earl Martin ⁷ Best. RN=8786.

+1214 iii. George L.⁷ Best. RN=10538.

1215 iv. Helen E.⁷ Best. Born ca 1908 in Blount Co., TN; death date and place unknown. RN=10539. [NOTE 3: As of 1933, she was single, living in Knoxville, Knox Co., TN.] Descendants, if any, unknown.

809. Walter Garfield ⁶ Best, Sr. (Andrew Jackson ⁵, John Michael ⁴, Christian "Christy" ³, Bostian ², Sebastian ¹, Anton ^A, ? ^B). Born 5 Nov 1882 in Blount Co., TN; died 3 May 1961 in Birmingham, Jefferson Co., AL. RN=8734. [NOTE 1: Served as a Pvt. in the Army during WWI.] 1900, 1910 Censuses, Blount Co., TN; 1920 Census, Wise Co., VA, 1930, 1940 Censuses, Knox Co., TN.

Married Elsie Elizabeth Greenlee on 8 Dec 1908 in Knox Co., TN. RN=8787. She was born 2 Dec 1887 in Jefferson Co., TN; died 14 Aug 1992 in Birmingham, Jefferson Co., AL. Both Walter and Elsie are buried at Berry Highland Memorial Cemetery, Knoxville, Knox Co., TN. Children:

1216 i. Wallace Harold ⁷ Best. Born 24 Feb 1910 in Blount Co., TN; died 21 Jul 1986 in Knoxville, Knox Co., TN. RN=8788. Married Mary Lou Courtney pre-Apr 1940, place unknown. RN=14394. Both Wallace and Mary Lou are buried at Berry Highland Memorial Cemetery, Knoxville, Knox Co., TN. Descendants unknown.

1217 ii. Andrew Rogers ⁷ Best. Born 12 Feb 1912 in Blount Co., TN; died 22 Apr 1987 in Spring Valley, San Diego Co., CA. RN=8789. Married Elizabeth L. Frost on 19 Dec 1938 in Monroe Co., TN. RN=11753. She was born 1 Sep 1914 in TN; died 7 Jul 1997 in Spring Valley, San Diego Co., CA. Burial locations unknown. Descendants unknown.

1218 iii. Martha Nadine ⁷ Best. Born 20 Dec 1915 in Blount Co., TN; died Aug 1991 in Trussville, Jefferson Co., AL. RN=8790. Married Jesse Lloyd Ball on 2 May 1936 in Blount Co., TN. RN=14395. He was born 2 Jan 1911 in McCreary Co., KY; died 6 Aug 1997 in Trussville, Jefferson Co., AL. Both Nadine and Lloyd are buried at Jefferson Memorial Gardens East, Trussville, Jefferson Co., AL. Descendants unknown.

1219 iv. Walter Garfield ⁷ Best, Jr. Born 21 Feb 1919 in Wise Co., VA; died 8 Jul 2009 in Chattanooga, Hamilton Co., TN. RN=8791. Married (1) Elizabeth J. ? , date and place unknown. RN=11754. She was born 21 Nov 1917 in TN; died 7 Aug 1981 in Knoxville, Knox Co.,TN. Descendants unknown. Married (2) Margaret (née Foust) Fox, date and place unknown. RN=11755. She was born 3 May 1925 in Clinton, Anderson Co., TN; died 21 Mar 2013 in Halls Crossroads, Knox Co., TN. Walter and Elizabeth are buried at Lynnhurst Cemetery, Knoxville, Knox Co., TN. Margaret is buried at Woodhaven Memorial Gardens, Claxton, Anderson Co., TN. Descendants unknown.

1220 v. William Robert ⁷ Best. Born 12 Feb 1921 in Lee Co., VA; died 11 Mar 1944, place unknown. RN=11752. [NOTE 2: Served as a Pfc. with the Army's 36^th Engr Combat Rect. during WWII; killed-in-action.] Buried at Berry Highland Memorial Cemetery, Knoxville, Knox Co., TN. Single; no children.

811. Elmo Elisha ⁶ Best. (Andrew Jackson ⁵, John Michael ⁴, Christian "Christy" ³, Bostian ², Sebastian ¹, Anton ^A, ? ^B). Born 4 Apr 1885 in Blount Co., TN; died 15 Jan 1971 in Knoxville, Knox Co., TN. RN=8735. 1900, 1910 Censuses, Blount Co., TN; 1920, 1930, 1940 Censuses, Knox Co., TN.

Married Eliza Rebecca Shields on 11 Sep 1902 in Blount Co., TN. RN=8792. She was born 18 Dec 1884 in TN; died 19 Jan 1968 in Knoxville, Knox Co., TN. Both Elmo and Rebecca are buried at Lynnhurst Cemetery, Knoxville, Knox Co., TN. Children:

1221 i. Herman Jackson ⁷ Best. Born 9 Jul 1903 in Blount Co., TN; died 28 Mar 1958 in Los Angeles Co., CA. RN=8793. Married Inez Smithee on 11 Sep 1921 in Blount Co., TN. RN=11756. She was born ca 1905 in TX; death date and place unknown. Descendants unknown.

1222 ii. Ada M.⁷ Best. Born 12 Apr 1905 in Blount Co., TN; died 6 Mar 1984 in Knoxville, Knox Co., TN. RN=8794. Married James D. Mynatt ca 1922 in TN. RN=14396. He was born 18 Aug 1898 in TN; died 12 May 1976 in Knox Co., TN. Both Ada and James are buried at Lynnhurst Cemetery, Knoxville, Knox Co., TN. Descendants unknown.

1223 iii. Cecil Elmo ⁷ Best. Born 4 May 1916 in Blount Co., TN; died 23 Sep 2004 in Tellico Plains, Monroe Co., TN. RN=8795. Married Ollie Mae Satterfield on 29 Nov 1935 in Anderson Co., TN. RN=11757. Burial locations unknown. Descendants unknown.

1224 iv. Donald Wallace ⁷ Best. Born 25 May 1920 in Knox Co., TN; died 2 Apr 1948 in Luttrell, Union Co., TN. RN=8796. [NOTE 1: Served as a 1^st Lt. in the Army Air Corps during WWII.] Married Margaret Evelyn Householder, date and place unknown. RN=14397. She was born 28 Jul 1918 in Knoxville, Knox Co., TN; died 27 Aug 1994 in Madisonville, Monroe Co., TN. [NOTE 2: He was a pilot and died as the result of an airplane accident.] He is supposedly buried at Lynnhurst Cemetery, Knoxville, Knox Co., TN but unable to confirm; her burial location unknown. Descendants unknown.

1225 v. Lloyd Francis ⁷ Best. Born 22 Jan 1924 in Knox Co., TN; died 14 Dec 2003 in Knoxville, Knox Co., TN. RN=8797. Burial location unknown. Descendants unknown.

824. Daniel "Dan" Boston ⁶ Best. (Fredrick "Fred B. I"⁵, John G.⁴, Christian "Christy" ³, Bostian ², Sebastian ¹, Anton ^A, ? ^B). Born 2 Feb 1880 in Monroe Co., TN; died there 24 Dec 1947. RN=8754. 1900, 1910, 1920, 1930, 1940 Censuses, Monroe Co., TN.

Married Mollie R. Gray on 24 Oct 1909 in Monroe Co, TN. RN=8798. Mollie was born ca 1878 in TN; died May 1968 in Blount Co., TN. Both "Dan" and Mollie are buried at Oak Grove Friends Cemetery, Ballplay, Monroe Co., TN. Children:

1226 i. Ralph Howard ⁷ Best. Born 24 Dec 1910 in Monroe Co., TN; died 23 Feb 2007 in Tellico Plains, Monroe Co., TN. RN=8799. Married Ruth McSpadden on 5 Aug 1936, place unknown. RN=11758. She was born 30 Mar 1911 in TN; died 23 Aug 2004 in Ballplay, Monroe Co., TN. Both Ralph and Ruth are buried at Oak Grove Friends Cemetery, Ballplay, Monroe Co., TN. Descendants unknown.

1227 ii. Lindley Christopher ⁷ Best. Born 6 Jul 1912 in Belltown, Monroe Co., TN; died 15 Oct 2001 in Maryville, Blount Co., TN. RN=8800. [NOTE 1: Served as a Cpl. in the Army Air Forces during WWII.] Married Mildred Payne on 23 Dec 1939 in Monroe Co., TN. RN=11759. She was born 29 Sep 1919 in TN; died 4 May 2011 in Monroe Co., TN. Both Lindley and Mildred are buried at Druid Hill Cemetery, Tellico Plains, Monroe Co., TN. Descendants unknown.

1228 iii. Samuel Albert ⁷ Best, Sr. Born 16 May 1914 in Monroe Co., TN; died 13 Mar 1997 in Ballplay, Monroe Co.,TN. RN=8801. [NOTE 2: Served in the Navy during WWII.] Married Anna Grace Bortree, date and place unknown. RN=14398. She was born 28 Nov 1916 in South Canaan, Wayne Co., PA; died 25 Apr 2005 in Ballplay, Monroe Co., TN. Both Samuel and Anna are buried at Oak Grove Friends Cemetery, Ballplay, Monroe Co., TN. Descendants unknown.

1229 iv. Tilda M.⁷ Best. Born 1 Jul 1917 in Belltown, Monroe Co., TN; died there 18 Nov 2007. RN=8802. Married Augustus Bee A. B. Madden on 9 Feb 1945 in Monroe Co., TN. RN=12470. He was born 14 Mar 1908 in Clinton, Laurens Co., SC; died 13 Apr 1955 in Orange Co., FL. [NOTE 3: He had been married previously to Frances Fay Compton on 9 Nov 1940 in Duval Co., FL. No RN.] [NOTE 4: Served in the Army during WWII.] Tilda is buried at Oak Grove Friends Cemetery, Ballplay, Monroe Co., TN; Augustus is buried at Crest Lawn Cemetery, Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA. Descendants unknown.

825. Mary Elizabeth ⁶ Best. (Fredrick &qout;Fred B., I"⁵ , John G.⁴, Christian "Christy" ³, Bostian ², Sebastian ¹, Anton ^A, ? ^B). Born 19 Dec 1882 in Monroe Co., TN; died 25 Mar 1981 in Madisonville, Monroe Co., TN. RN=8755.

Married Archie Jefferson Patterson on 2 Jan 1902 in Monroe Co., TN. RN=11665. He was born 27 May 1878, place unknown; died 28 Feb 1974 in Madisonville, Monroe Co., TN. Both Mary and Archie are buried at Sunset Cemetery, Madisonville, Monroe Co., TN. Children:

1230 i. Beulah ⁷ Patterson. Born 19 Mar 1904 in Monroe Co., TN; died there 14 Jan 1994. RN=11666. Married W. Ernest Robinson on 26 Feb 1922 in Monroe Co., TN. RN=11672. He was born 5 Mar 1899, place unknown; died 3 Oct 1987 in Monroe Co., TN. Both Beulah and Ernest are buried at Piney Grove Baptist Church Cemetery, Monroe Co., TN. Descendants unknown.

+1231 ii. Raymond Olney ⁷ Patterson. RN=11667.

1232 iii. Mildred ⁷ Patterson. Born ca 1909 in Monroe Co., TN; death date and place unknown. RN=11668. Descendants unknown.

1233 iv. Orbin Leon ⁷ Patterson. Born 20 Aug 1911 in Monroe Co., TN; died 24 Nov 1993 in Maryville, Blount Co., TN. RN=11669. Married Charlotte Sarah McNealy on 7 Nov 1936 in Anderson Co., TN. RN=14399. She was born 18 Feb 1916 in TN; died 18 Jun 2000 in Maryville, Blount Co., TN. Both Orbin and Charlotte are buried at Grandview Cemetery, Maryville, Blount Co., TN. Descendants unknown.

1234 v. Mary Nelle ⁷ Patterson. Born ca 1915 in Monroe Co., TN; death date and place unknown. RN=11670. Descendants unknown.

1235 vi. Wilma Gene ⁷ Patterson. Born 1 Mar 1919 in Monroe Co., TN; death date and place unknown. RN=11671. Married Earl C. Evans on 16 Dec 1929 in Monroe Co., TN. RN=111674. Descendants unknown.

1236 vii. Helen Katherine ⁷ Patterson. Born ca 1923 in Blount Co., TN; death date and place unknown. RN=11675. Married Hilburn Lee Hendricks on 27 May 1950 in Monroe Co., TN. RN=11676. He was born 26 Jun 1918, place unknown; died Feb 1979 in Pittsburgh, Allegheny Co., PA. Descendants unknown.

826. Olney Christopher ⁶ Best. (Fredrick "Fred B. I"⁵ , John G.⁴, Christian "Christy" ³, Bostian ², Sebastian ¹, Anton ^A, ? ^B). Born Jun 1885 in Monroe Co., TN; died 18 Jul 1975 in Sweetwater, Monroe Co., TN. RN=8756. 1910 Census, Loudon Co., TN; 1920 Census, Roane Co., TN; 1930, 1940 Censuses, Monroe Co., TN.

Married Charlotte Louise Britton on 19 Aug 1909 in Monroe Co., TN. RN=8803. She was born 26 Apr 1888 in TN; died 27 Jan 1963 in Sweetwater, Monroe Co., TN. Both Olney and Louise are buried at Lenoir City Cemetery, Lenoir, Loudon Co., TN. Children:

1237 i. Raymond G.⁷ Best. Born 15 Dec 1910 in TN; died 7 Mar 1972 in Knoxville, Knox Co., TN. RN=8804. Married Pauline "Polly" Davis Beene on 23 Sep 1938 in Morgan Co., TN. She was born 22 Dec 1917 in TN; died 16 Jun 2010 in Waynesboro, Waynesboro Co., VA. Following Raymond's death, she remarried an Anderson, date and place unknown. No RN. Raymond is buried at Lenoir City Cemetery, Lenoir, Loudon Co., TN. Descendants unknown.

1238 ii. Willie Kate ⁷ Best. Born 27 Jun 1914 in TN; died 25 Apr 2003 in Madisonville, Monroe Co., TN. RN=8805. Married Donald P. McKenzie, Sr. on 24 Nov 1937 in Monroe Co., TN. RN=14400. He was born 27 Nov 1914 in TN; died 1 Jan 1969 in Madisonville, Monroe Co., TN. Both Willie and Donald are buried at Buckner Memorial Cemetery, Madisonville, Monroe Co., TN. Descendants unknown.

1239 iii. Edna Belle ⁷ Best. Born 26 Jun 1918 in Tellico Plains, Monroe Co., TN; died 6 Apr 2015 in Knoxville, Knox Co., TN. RN=8806. Married Robert Darvin Hunter on 19 Dec 1953 in Knox Co., TN. RN=13384. He was born 4 Nov 1900 in Cheatham Co., TN; died 1 Feb 1990 in Knoxville, Knox Co., TN. Both Edna and Robert are buried at Lenoir City Cemetery, Lenoir, Loudon Co., TN. Descendants unknown.

1240 iv. Bettie Lou ⁷ Best. Born Feb 1928 in TN; death date and place unknown. RN=8807. Descendants unknown.

Generation Seven

833. Jacob Wesley ⁷ Hammock. (Mary Elizabeth Bess Hammock ⁶, Jacob ⁵, John II ⁴, John I ³, Bostian ², Sebastian ¹, Anton ^A, ? ^B). Born 22 Oct 1861 in Madison Co., MO; died 8 Apr 1928 in Atlas, Pike Co., IL. RN=5038.

Married Mary Octavia Cooper on 12 Mar 1891 in Bollinger Co., MO. RN=5039. She was born 16 Dec 1871, place unknown; died 30 May 1966 in Atlas, Pike Co., IL. Both Jacob and Octavia are buried at Miller Cemetery, Atlas, Pike Co., IL. Children:

1241 i. Joseph Walter ⁸ Hammock. Born 18 Sep 1895, place unknown; died 22 Aug 1984 in Hannibal, Rawls Co., MO. RN=5040. Married Bessie Beulah Ferguson, date and place unknown. RN=5041. She was born 26 Jul 1898, place unknown; died 8 Nov 1975 in Atlas, Pike Co., IL. Both Joseph and Bessie are buried at Grand View Burial Park, Hannibal, Rawls Co., MO. Descendants unknown.

841. Effie ⁷ Bess. (Emanuel ⁶, Absalom ⁵, John II ⁴, John I ³, Bostian ², Sebastian ¹, Anton ^A, ? ^B). Born 13 Sep 1889 in Saco, Madison Co., MO; died 17 Aug 1967 in Madison Co., MO. RN=10248. 1900 Census, Wayne Co., MO, 1910, 1920, 1930, 1940 Censuses, Madison Co., MO.

Married James Little Cleveland Cloniger on 7 Dec 1910 in Frewdericktown, Madison Co., MO. RN=10252. He was born 18 Nov 1885 in Madison Co., MO; died there 18 Mar 1967. Both James and Effie are buried at Old Mount Pisgah Cemetery, Twelvemile, Madison Co., MO. Children:

1242 i. Eunice Marcella ⁸ Cloninger. Born on 13 Nov 1911 in Saco, Madison Co., MO; died 8 Aug 2003 in Carpentaria, Santa Barbara Co., CA. RN=10253. Married Russell Grant LaFlemme on 9 Mar 1949 in Las Vegas, Clark Co., NV. RN=10256. He was born 21 Nov 1919 in OR; died 13 Jul 1999 in Carpenteria, Santa Barbara Co., CA. Both Eunice and Russell are buried at Carpenteria Cemetery, Carpenteria, Santa Barbara Co., CA. Descendants unknown.

1243 ii. Marle Marl James ⁸ Cloninger. Born 14 May 1913 in Saco, Madison Co., MO; died 11 Sep 1943 aboard ship in the Mediterranean Sea. RN=10254. [NOTE: Served as a Weapons Technician 1 in the Navy aboard the USS Rowan during WWII and was killed when the ship struck an enemy mine off the Italian coast; he was buried at-sea but a memorial was placed later at Riverside National Cemetery, Riverside Co., CA.] Married Phyllis June Kunze on 17 May 1939 in Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CA. RN=10257. She was born ca 1921 in VA; death date and place unknown. No children.

1244 iii. Mabel Bess ⁸ Cloninger. Born 13 Jul 1917 in Madison Co., MO; died there 18 Jun 1922 of typhoid fever. RN=10255. Buried at Old Mount Pisgah Cemetery, Twelvemile, Madison Co., MO. Single; no children.

848. Stella ⁷ Baker. (Mary Angeline Bess Baker ⁶, Daniel R.⁵, Jacob I ⁴, John ³, Bostian ², Sebastian ¹, Anton ^A, ? ^B). Born 27 Apr 1888 in Cape Girardeau Co., MO; died 19 Dec 1918 in Alexander Co., IL. RN=6817.

Married Almus Jackson on 18 Jun 1904 in Alexander Co., IL. RN=6821. He was born 19 May 1882 in Thebes, Alexander Co., IL; died there 13 Aug 1927. Both Stella and Almus are buried at Thebes Cemetery, Thebes, Alexander Co., IL. [NOTE 1: An obituary of their daughter, Ruth, indicates that there were 2 more children, Earl and Ettie, born after 1910 but, unable to locate the family in the 1920 Census for verification, so they are listed below for reference.] Children:

1245 i. Ruth Marie ⁸ Jackson. Born on 28 Jul 1905 in Thebes, Alexander Co., IL; died 4 May 1931 in Cape Girardeau Co., MO. RN=6822. Married (1) Floyd Ardell Masters on 5 Aug 1922 in Scott Co., MO. RN=13941. He was born 1893 in Bollinger Co., MO; died 1968 in Jackson Co., IL. [NOTE 2: He had been married to Harriet Anne Derossett in 1909, place unknown. RN=13947.] No children. Married (2) Burley Franklin Allen on 31 Mar 1925 in Jackson, Cape Girardeau Co., MO. RN=15377. He was born 13 Feb 1901 in Oriole, Cape Girardeau Co., MO; died 8 Sep 1985 in Cape Girardeau, Cape Girardeau Co., MO. [NOTE 3: Following Ruth's death in 1931, Burley married Frankie Marie Myer on 19 Oct 1931 in Bloomfield, Stoddard Co., MO. RN=15378. She was born 6 Jan 1916 in Neely's Landing, Cape Girardeau Co., MO; died 15 Feb 2002 in Cape Girardeau, Cape Girardeau Co., MO.] Ruth is buried at McLain's Chapel Cemetery, Oriole, Cape Girardeau Co., MO; both Burley and Frankie are buried at New Bethel Baptist Church Cemetery, Jackson, Cape Girardeau Co., MO; both Floyd and Harriet are buried at Walker Hill Cemetery, Grand Tower, Jackson Co., IL. No children.

1246 ii. Eula May ⁸ Jackson. Born on 20 Feb 1907 in Cape Girardeau Co., MO; died 18 Jan 1996 in Potosi, Washington Co., MO. RN=6823. Married Robert Edward Nesbit on 14 Nov 1921 in Cape Girardeau Co., MO. RN=13942. He was born 6 Oct 1901 in MO; died 24 Apr 1972 in Potosi, Washington Co., MO. Both Eula and Robert are buried at New Masonic Cemetery, Potosi, Washington Co., MO. Descendants unknown.

1247 iii. Lester ⁸ Jackson. Born on 24 Jan 1909 in Cape Girardeau Co., MO; died 19 Dec 1997 in Cape Girardeau Co., MO. RN=6824. Married Ada Mae Asher on 7 Aug 1926 in Cape Girardeau, Cape Girardeau Co., MO. RN=13943. She was born 31 Jan 1911 in Greenville, Wayne Co., MO; died 10 May 2002 in Chaffee, Scott Co., MO. Both Lester and Ada are buried at Cape County Memorial Park Cemetery, Cape Girardeau, Cape Girardeau Co., MO. Descendants unknown.

1248 iv. Earl ⁸ Jackson. Born 7 May 1911 in Thebes, Alexander Co., IL; died 6 May 1991 in Jackson, Cape Girardeau Co., MO. RN=15379. Married Irene Odessa Welker on 26 May 1934, place unknown. RN=15381. She was born 25 Jun 1917 in Oak Ridge, Cape Girardeau Co., MO; died 2 Jan 1989 in Cape Girardeau, Cape Girardeau Co., MO. Descendants unknown.

1249 v. Ettie ⁸ Jackson. Born ca 1916 in Illinois; death date and place unknown. RN=15380. Descendants unknown.

852. Alonzo "Lonnie" Luther ⁷ Best. (William W. ⁶, William P. ⁵, Abijah ⁴, Jonathan ³, Bostian ², Sebastian ¹, Anton ^A, ? ^B). Born 11 Dec 1875 in Judsonia, White Co., AR; killed in an automobile accident, along with his son, Phillip, on 1 Mar 1972 in Lafayette, Tippecanoe Co., IN. RN=3097. 1880 Census, White Co., AR, 1900, 1910 Censuses, Woodruff Co., AR, 1930, 1940. 1950 Censuses, Phillips Co., AR.

Married Willie G. Harbour on 27 May 1906 in White Co., AR. RN=4363. She was born ca 1882 in AR; death date and place unknown. He is buried at Maple Hill Cemetery, Helena, Phillips Co., AR; her burial location is unknown. Children:

1250 i. Ester Louise ⁸ Best. Born 12 Apr 1907 in Woodruff Co., AR; died 31 Jul 1962 in Helena, Phillips Co., AR. RN=4364. Married Barney Alga Sugg on 10 Jul 1928 in Phillips Co., AR. RN=14401. He was born 13 Jul 1899 in Yell Co., AR; died 30 Dec 1967 in Helena, Phillips Co., AR. Both Ester and Barney are buried at Maple Hill Cemetery, Helena, Phillips Co., AR. Descendants unknown.

1251 ii. Garland Spurgeon ⁸ Best. Born 20 Jun 1909 in Judsonia, White Co., AR; died 5 Feb 1977 in Memphis, Shelby Co., TN. RN=4365. [NOTE 1: Served in the Army during WWII.] Married Mary Jane Byrd on 20 Apr 1933 in Lee Co., AR. RN=12786. She was born 12 Aug 1914, place unknown; died 18 Feb 1998 in Memphis, Shelby Co., TN. Both Garland and Mary are buried at Calvary Cemetery, Memphis, Shelby Co., TN. Descendants unknown.

1252 iii. Phillip Harbour ⁸ Best. Born 1 Jan 1914 in AR; killed in an automobile accident, along with his father, on 1 Mar 1972 in Layafette, Tippecanoe Co., IN. RN=4120. [NOTE 2: Served in the Army during WWII.] Buried at Maple Hill Cemetery, Helena, Phillips Co., AR. Single; no children.

853. Louis Henderson ⁷ Best. (William W.⁶, William P.⁵, Abijah ⁴, Jonathan ³, Bostian ², Sebastian ¹, Anton ^A, ? ^B). RN=1564. Born 5 Aug 1877 in AR; died 11 Feb 1968 in McCrory, Woodruff Co., AR. 1910, 1920, 1930, 1940 Censuses, Woodruff Co., AR.

Married Velma Crossett on 24 Dec 1909 in Woodruff Co., AR. RN=4369. She was born Oct 1888 in AR; died 26 Apr 1952 in Woodruff Co., AR. Both Louis and Velma are buried at Odd Fellows Cemetery, Woodruff Co., AR. Children:

1253 i. Louis Morris ⁸ Best. Born 22 Sep 1910 in De View, Woodruff Co., AR; died 27 Jul 1992 in Clarksville, Montgomery Co., TN. RN=4378. Buried at Greenwood Cemetery, Clarksville, Montgomery Co., TN. Descendants, if any, unknown.

1254 ii. Crossett Mitchell ⁸ Best. Born ca 1913 in McCrory, Woodruff Co., AR; died 8 Oct 1992 in Wood Co., OH. RN=4379. Married Norma Sherrod Hatfield, date and place unknown. RN=14949. She was born 8 Jul 1918, place unknown; death date and place unknown. He is buried at Union Hill Cemetery, Bowling Green, Wood Co., OH; her burial location unknown. Descendants unknown.

1255 iii. Garrett Murray Murry ⁸ Best. Born 18 Sep 1915 in McCrory, Woodruff Co., AR; died there 9 Jul 1978. RN=4380. Married Margaret Armstrong on 9 Jan 1947 in Woodruff Co., AR. RN=14950. She was born 17 Mar 1917, place unknown; died 21 Aug 1998 in Woodruff Co., AR. Both Murry and Margaret are buried at Fakes Cemetery, McCrory, Woodruff Co., AR. Descendants unknown.

1256 iv. Wilson Pershing ⁸ Best. Born 24 Feb 1918 in McCrory, Woodruff Co., AR; died Jul 1968, place unknown. RN=4381. Married Mary Dell Brooks on 25 Feb 1939 in Prairie Co., AR. RN=6529. She was born 18 Dec 1919 in AR; died 10 Mar 2008 in Bethany, Oklahoma Co., OK. He is buried at Oddfellows Cemetery, DeView, Woodruff Co., AR; her burial location unknown. Descendants unknown.

1257 v. Carol Pallie ⁸ Best. Born Dec 1919 in McCrory, Woodruff Co., AR; died 21 Sep 2016 in Memphis, Shelby Co., TN. RN=4382. Married (1) Fred Hadley Hamilton, Jr. on 19 Oct 1941 in McCrory, Woodruff Co., AR. RN=6418. Fred was born 28 Jun 1913 in Jonesboro, Craighead Co., AR; died 25 Jul 1999 in Memphis, Shelby Co., TN. Descendants unknown. Following Fred's death in 1999, she married (2) Dr. William "Bill" David Brown on 22 Jun 2002 in Memphis, Shelby Co., TN. RN=14951. He was born 5 Mar 1926, place unknown; died 5 May 2014 in Memphis, Shelby Co., TN. Pallie and both husbands are buried at Memorial Park Cemetery, Memphis. Shelby Co., TN. Descendants unknown.

861. Bessie D.⁷ Reynolds. (Sarah Sallie Best Reynolds ⁶, William P.⁵, Abijah ⁴, Jonathan ³, Bostian ², Sebastian ¹, Anton ^A, ? ^B). Born 23 Jul 1885 in Judsonia, White Co., AR; died 23 Jun 1965 in Little Rock, Pulaski Co., AR. RN=1571. 1900 Census, White Co., AR, 1920, 1930, 1940 Censuses, Pulaski Co., AR.

Married John Ingling Stair on 30 Mar 1907 in White Co., AR. RN=14127. He was born 7 Aug 1885 in Illinois; died 12 Sep 1970 in Little Rock, Pulaski Co., AR. Both Bessie and John are buried at Roselawn Memorial Park, Little Rock, Pulaski Co., AR. Children:

1258 i. John Eastland ⁸ Stair, Sr. Born 13 Mar 1908 in Judsonia, White Co., AR; died 6 Jan 1994 in Hemphill, Sabine Co., TX. RN=14128. Married Betty Agusta Jeffery, date and place unknown. RN=14131. She was born 6 Jul 1909, place unknown; died 23 Sep 1993 in Sabine Co. TX. Both John and Betty are buried at Harper's Chapel Cemetery, Sabinetown, Sabine Co., TX. Descendants unknown.

1259 ii. Donna Geraldine ⁸ Stair. Born ca 1912 in Little Rock, Pulaski Co., AR; died there Oct 1951. RN=14129. Married Odus Odell Kennedy on 29 Nov 1934 in Saline Co., AR. RN=14132. He was born 14 Sep 1911 in AR; died 25 Dec 1962, place unknown. He is buried at Roselawn Memorial Park, Little Rock, Pulaski Co., AR; her burial location unknown. Descendants unknown.

1260 iii. Robert Reynolds ⁸ Stair. Born 5 Dec 1913 in Little Rock, Pulaski Co., AR; died there 8 Sep 1990. RN=14130. Married Kathryn Elaine Wilbourn on 8 Apr 1938 in Pulaski Co., AR. RN=14133. She was born 2 Jan 1918 in Little Rock, Pulaski Co., AR; died there 16 May 2007. Burial locations unknown. Descendants unknown.

865. William Boyd ⁷Angus. (Katherine "Kate" N. ⁶ Best Angus, William P.⁵, Abijah ⁴, Jonathan ³, Bostian ², Sebastian ¹, Anton ^A, ? ^B). RN=2112. Born 16 Feb 1884 in AR; died 1 Oct 1942, probably in McCrory, Woodruff Co., AR. 1900, 1910, 1920 Censuses, Woodruff Co., AR, 1930 Census, Crittenden Co., AR, 1940 Census, Woodruff Co., AR.

Married Effie Wilson on 24 Dec 1908 in Woodruff Co., AR. RN=4370. Effie was born 9 Nov 1889 in Arkansas; died 17 Apr 1974 in Woodruff Co., AR. William, Effie, and son, Wilson, are all buried at Fakes Cemetery, Woodruff Co., AR. Children:

1261 i. Wilson Boyd ⁸ Angus. Born 23 Jun 1913 in Woodruff Co., AR; died 17 Dec 1973 in Woodruff Co., AR. RN=4372. Married Mildred Williamson on 27 Oct 1943 in Woodruff Co., AR. RN=4373. She was born ca 1922 in Arkansas; death date and place unknown. He is buried at Fakes Cemetery, McCrory, Woodruff Co., AR; her burial location unknown. Descendants unknown.

866. Henry Dane ⁷Angus. (Katherine Kate N.⁶ Best Angus, William P.⁵, Abijah ⁴, Jonathan ³, Bostian ², Sebastian ¹, Anton ^A, ? ^B). Born 19 Sep 1893 in Woodruff Co., AR; died 30 Oct 1957 in Ft. Worth, Tarrant Co., TX. RN=2113. 1900, 1910, 1920 Censuses, Woodruff Co., AR, 1930 Census, Shelby Co. TN, 1940 Census, Woodruff Co., AR. [NOTE: Dates confirmed by death certificate.]

Married May E. Faust on 10 Nov 1927 in Woodruff Co., AR. RN=4371. She was born ca 1905 in AR; died pre-Apr 1940, place unknown. He is buried at Fakes Cemetery, McCrory, Woodruff Co., AR; her burial location unknown. Children:

1262 i. Henry B.⁸ Angus. Born 1930 in Memphis, Shelby Co., TN; living. RN=4824. Descendants unknown.

870. Winnie Mae ⁷Best. (Felix B.⁶, William P.⁵, Abijah ⁴, Jonathan ³, Bostian ², Sebastian ¹, Anton ^A, ? ^B). Born 3 Sep 1895 in Judsonia, White Co., AR; died 13 Apr 1954 in Gary, Lake Co., IN. RN=1574. 1900, 1910 Censuses, White Co., AR, 1920, 1930, 1940 Censuses, Crawford Co., IL.

Married Charles E. Highsmith, son of Charles M. Highsmith, on 9 Jan 1914 in Judsonia, White Co., AR. RN=4055. He was born 26 Sep 1896 in Indiana; died 5 Jun 1982 in Gary, Lake Co., IN. Both Winnie and Charles are buried at Calumet Park Cemetery, Merrillville, Lake Co., IN. Children:

+1263 i. Charles Glenn ⁸ Highsmith. RN=4062.

892. Lafayette Ozro ⁷ Best, Jr. (Lafayette Ozro ⁶ Sr., Berry Ozro ⁵, Abijah ⁴, Jonathan ³, Bostian ², Sebastian ¹, Anton ^A, ? ^B). Born 8 Dec 1877 in Tallahatchie Co., MS; died 4 Jun 1939, probably in Tallahatchie Co., MS. RN=3060. 1880, 1900, 1910 Censuses, Tallahatchie Co., MS, 1920, 1930 Censuses, Quitman Co., MS.

Married Eva Evie Carter Trussell on 20 Apr 1898 in Grenada, Grenada Co., MS. RN=3061. Evie was born 3 Nov 1873 in MS; died 1 Aug 1961 in Tallahatchie Co., MS. Both Lafayette and Eva are buried at Bethel Cemetery, Enid-Teasdale, Tallahatchie Co., MS. Children:

1264 i. Ellen N.⁸ Best. Born Nov 1899 in Tallahatchie Co., MS; death date and place unknown. RN=4403. [NOTE: She was not listed with the family in the 1910 Census and is presumed to have died at or shortly after birth.] Single; no children.

1265 ii. William C.⁸ Best. Born 28 Feb 1901 in Tallahatchie Co., MS; died 14 Feb 1965 in Vermillion Parish, LA. RN=4229. Married Joycie Morgan, date and place unknown. RN=14403. She was born 22 Jan 1914 in LA; died 14 Aug 1995 in Kaplan, Vermillion Parish, LA. Both William and Joycie are buried at Nunez Cemetery, Vermillion Parish, LA. Descendants unknown.

1266 iii. Vera C.⁸ Best. Born 23 May 1903 in Tallahatchie Co., MS; died there 20 Feb 1986. RN=4230. Married Walton Clarence Hall on 24 Nov 1929 in Tallahatchie Co., MS. RN=4234. Walton was born 24 Jan 1893, place unknown; died 15 Jun 1966 in Enid, Tallahatchie Co., MS. Both Vera and Walton are buried at Bethel Cemetery, Teasdale, Tallahatchie Co., MS. Descendants unknown.

1267 iv. Lafayette W.⁸ Best. Born ca 1905 in Tallahatchie Co., MS; death date and place unknown. RN=4231. Descendants unknown.

1268 v. Lottie Lelia ⁸ Best. Born 23 Nov 1906 in Lambert, Quitman Co., MS; died 7 Nov 1999 in Vermillion Parish, LA. RN=4232. Married Joe Gray, date and place unknown. RN=3969. His Descendants unknown.

1269 vi. Laurena Evy ⁸ Best. Born ca 1908 in Tallahatchie Co., MS; death date and place unknown. RN=4233. Descendants unknown.

+1270 vii. John Otho ⁸ Best. RN=4984.

896. Alma T.⁷ Best. (Lafayette Ozro ⁶, Berry Ozro ⁵, Abijah ⁴, Jonathan ³, Bostian ², Sebastian ¹, Anton ^A, ? ^B). Born 23 Jan 1886 in Tallahatchie Co., MS; died 25 Dec 1961 in MS. RN=3067. 1910 Census, Tallahatchie Co., MS, 1920, 1930, 1940 Censuses, Quitman Co., MS.

Married John M. Goodnight on 22 Mar 1903 in Charleston, Tallahatchie Co., MS. RN=3068. John was born 25 May 1883 in MS; died 28 Oct 1959 in MS. Both Alma and John are buried at Bethel Cemetery, Teasdale, Tallahatchie Co., MS. Children:

1271 i. Lloyd E.⁸ Goodnight. Born 1907 in Tallahatchie Co., MS; died 1957, place unknown. RN=6554. Buried at McNutt Cemetery, Schlater, Leflore Co., MS. Descendants unknown.

1272 ii. Clyde Lester ⁸ Goodnight. Born 10 Nov 1910 in Tallahatchie Co., MS; died Mar 1984 in Greenville, Washington Co., MS. RN=6555. Married Erma Louise Bruckner ca 1935, probably in MS but not confirmed. She was born 26 Apr 1920 in Crenshaw, Panola Co., MS; died 25 Jun 1988 in Gainesville, Hall Co., GA. RN=13078. Both Clyde and Louise are buried at Greenlawn Memorial Gardens, Greenville, Washington Co., MS. Descendants unknown.

1273 iii. Annie Bell ⁸ Goodnight. Born ca 1914 in MS; death date and place unknown. RN=6556. Married Charles Lewis Carr, date and place unknown. RN=14404. He was born 17 Aug 1905 in MS; died Oct 1968, place unknown. Burial location unknown. Descendants unknown.

1274 iv. Edwin Taylor ⁸ Goodnight. Born 13 Oct 1915 in MS; died 7 Oct 1979 in Quitman Co., MS. RN=6557. Married Margie ? on 12 Sep 1936, place unknown. RN=14405. She was born 31 Aug 1919, place unknown; died 21 Sep 1991 in Quitman Co., MS. Both Taylor and Margie are buried at Belen Cemetery, Belen, Quitman Co., MS. Descendants unknown.

1275 v. Tommie Avnes ⁸ Goodnight. Born ca 1918 in MS; died 13 Aug 1944 in France. RN=6558. [NOTE 1: Served as a Pvt. in the Army with the 15^th Inf., 3^rd Div. during WWII; killed-in-action and is buried at Draguignan (Permanent Cemetery), Draguignan, France. He was awarded the Purple Heart.] Descendants, if any, unknown.

1276 vi. Henry Delove ⁸ Goodnight. Born 11 Nov 1920 in Marks, Quitman Co., MS; died 7 Sep 1996 in Crenshaw, Panola Co., MS. RN=6559. [NOTE 2: Served as a Pvt. in the Army during WWII.] Descendants unknown.

898. Otho Olgar⁷ Best. (Lafayette Ozro ⁶, Berry Ozro ⁵, Abijah ⁴, Jonathan ³, Bostian ², Sebastian ¹, Anton ^A, ? ^B). Born 18 May 1890 in Teasdale, Tallahatchie Co., MS; died 3 Sep 1977 in Charleston, Tallahatchie Co., MS. RN=3071. 1920, 1930, 1940 Census, Tallahatchie Co., MS.

Married (1) Lee Ora Nelson on 8 Oct 1911 in Charleston, Tallahatchie Co., MS. RN=3072. She was born 6 Jun 1891 in MS; died 30 Jan 1943 in Tallahatchie Co., MS. Both Otho and Lee are buried at Bethel Cemetery, Enid-Teasdale, Tallahatchie Co., MS. Children:

+1277 i. Walter Luther ⁸ Best. RN=4401.

1278 ii. Annette Annie N.⁸ Best. Born ca 1919 in Tallahatchie Co., MS; died in OK, date unknown. RN=4402. Descendants unknown.

+1279 iii. William Billy Maurice ⁸ Best. RN=4716.

Married (2) Rose Rosie Robinson on 16 May 1942 in Tallahatchie Co., MS. RN=6983. Children (birth order assumed):

1280 iv. J. T.⁸ Best. Birth date and place unknown. RN=9231. Descendants unknown.

1281 v. Rebecca "Sissy" ⁸ Best. Birth date and place unknown. RN=9232. Descendants unknown.

1282 vi. Johnny ⁸ Best. Birth date and place unknown. RN=9233. Descendants unknown.

899. Anthony L.⁷ Best. (Lafayette Ozro ⁶, Berry Ozro ⁵, Abijah ⁴, Jonathan ³, Bostian ², Sebastian ¹, Anton ^A, ? ^B). Born 4 Mar 1893 in Teasdale, Tallahatchie Co., MS; thought to have died ca 1926 in MS, but not confirmed. RN=3073. 1900, 1910 Censuses, Tallahatchie Co., MS, 1920 Census, Quitman Co., MS. Burial location unknown.

Married Mary Etta Baldwin on 28 Mar 1914 in Tallahatchie Co., MS. RN=3074. She was born in Mar 1895 in MS; died 5 Oct 1982 in Calhoun City, Calhoun Co., MS. 1930, 1940 Censuses, Tallahatchie Co., MS. Following Anthony's death, Mary Etta married Monroe Lee Green on 23 Oct 1935 in Charleston, Tallahatchie Co., MS. (RN=10540). He was born 1883 in MS; died 1964, place unknown. Both Mary and Monroe are buried at Friendship Church of God Cemetery, Charleston, Tallahatchie Co., MS. Children (by Anthony):

1283 i. William Anthony ⁸ Best. Born 19 Aug 1915 in Tallahatchie Co., MS; died there 11 Jan 1998. RN=4717. Married Myrtice Pauline Scallions on 22 Oct 1938 in Tallahatchie Co., MS. RN=10982. She was born 28 Nov 1917, place unknown; died 10 Dec 1999, place unknown. Both William and Myrtice are buried at Stonefield Cemetery, Cascilla, Tallahatchie Co., MS. Descendants unknown.

1284 ii. Ester Best. Born ca 1917 in Tallahatchie Co., MS; death date and place unknown. RN=4982. Descendants unknown.

1285 iii. Mary ⁸ Best. Born ca 1919 in Tallahatchie Co., MS; death date and place unknown. RN=4718. Descendants unknown.

1286 iv. Jack Dempsey ⁸ Best. Born ca 1921 in Tallahatchie Co., MS; death date and place unknown. RN=4719. Descendants unknown.

1287 v. Thelma ⁸ Best. Born ca 1923 in Tallahatchie Co., MS; death date and place unknown.RN=4720. Descendants unknown.

+1288 vi. Travis Lee ⁸ Best. RN=4721.

903. Clyde Erskine ⁷ Best, Sr. (Walter Robert ⁶, Berry Ozro ⁵, Abijah ⁴, Jonathan ³, Bostian ², Sebastian ¹, Anton ^A, ? ^B). Born 8 Jan 1889 in Teasdale, Tallahatchie Co., MS; died 8 Sep 1967 in Courtland, Panola Co., MS. RN=3021. 1920 Yalobusha Co., MS, 1930 Census, Sunflower Co., MS, 1940 Census, Yalobusha Co., MS.

Married Carrie S. Warren, date and place unknown. RN=3318. Carrie was born 9 Oct 1889 in MS; died 17 Nov 1939 in Yalobusha Co., MS. He is buried at Bethel Cemetery, Teasdale, Tallahatchie Co., MS; she is buried at Scobey Cemetery, Tallahatchie Co., MS. Children:

1289 i. Marguerite L.⁸ Best. Born ca 1915 in Scobey, Yalobusha Co., MS;, place unknown. RN=4410. Descendants unknown.

1290 ii. Lucille Warren ⁸ Best. Born 13 May 1916 in Scobey, Yalobusha Co., MS; died 30 Dec 2000 in Horn Lake, DeSoto Co., MS. RN=4411. Married Roger Baxter Latimer on 6 Feb 1942 in DeSoto Co., MS. RN=14406. He was born 26 Nov 1901 in Tate Co., MS; died 20 Dec 1983 in Horn Lake, DeSoto Co., MS. Both Lucille and Roger are buried at Thyatira Cemetery, Thyatira, Tate Co., MS. Descendants unknown.

1291 iii. Eva M.⁸ Best. Born ca 1924 in MS; death date and place unknown. RN=4927. Descendants unknown.

1292 iv. Clyde Erskine ⁸ Best, Jr. Born 15 Mar 1926 in MS; died 25 Aug 1981 in Horn Lake, DeSoto Co., MS. RN=4928. Married Dollye Brown Carter on 1 May 1943 in Tallahatchie Co., MS. RN=4986. She was born 18 Apr 1909, place unknown; died Oct 1985 in Sardis, Panola Co., MS. Clyde is buried at the New Bethelem Presbyterian Cemetery, DeSoto Co., MS. Descendants unknown.

905. Myrtle Eva ⁷ Best. (Walter Robert ⁶, Berry Ozro ⁵, Abijah ⁴, Jonathan ³, Bostian ², Sebastian ¹, Anton ^A, ? ^B). Born 27 Nov 1891 in MS; died 8 Sep 1961, place unknown. RN=2690. 1900 Census, Lafayette Co., MS, 1920 Census, Tallahatchie Co., MS, 1930 Census, Grenada Co., MS, 1940 Census, Leflore Co., MS. [NOTE: In the 1920 Census, she was living with her parents but listed her surname as "Jury" and widowed. This implies a previous marriage yet her brother, Sedric, was also listed as &quoy;Jury" and raises some doubt as to the accuracy of the census record entry. No marriage record for her has been located to-date but the 1930 Census confirms she was married to John F. Collier but states her age at first marriage was "18", or ca 1909. It further lists her daughter's age as "17", or born ca 1913. Based on these dates, a first marriage was possible, but a brief one! It is also interesting that, based on the daughter's age in 1930, she would have been about 7 in 1920, yet she was not listed with her mother!]

Married John F. Collier, date and place unknown. RN=3019. He was born ca 1892 in MS; died 19 Sep 1936 in Chester, Choctaw Co., MS. She is buried at Bethel Cemetery, Enid-Teasdale, Tallahatchie Co., MS; he is buried at Salem Independent Methodist Church Cemetery, Chester, Choctaw Co., MS. Children:

1293 i. Mary Violet ⁸ Collier. Born 17 Jan 1913 in Chester, Choctaw Co., MS; died 16 Oct 1989 in Auburn, Placer Co., CA. RN=10874. Married Leonard William Lewis on 8 Jun 1946 in Washington, District of Columbia. RN=15161. He was born 6 Feb 1916 in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada; died 27 Jan 2001 in CA. Both Mary and Leonard are buried at Mount Tamalpais Cemetery, San Rafael, Marin Co., CA. Descendants unknown.

912. Roy John ⁷ Hall, Sr. (Mary Euphemia Best Hall ⁶, Berry Ozro ⁵, Abijah ⁴, Jonathan ³, Bostian ², Sebastian ¹, Anton ^A, ? ^B). Born 4 Nov 1892 in Charleston, Tallahatchie Co., MS; died Dec 1969 in Greenwood, Leflore Co., MS. RN=3029. 1900, 1910, 1920, 1930, 1940 Censuses, Tallahatchie Co., MS.

Married Maggie May Grace on 9 Nov 1913 in Tallahatchie Co., MS. RN=3321. She was born 22 Sep 1892 in MS; died 5 May 1988 in Greenwood, Leflore Co., MS. Both Roy and Maggie are buried at Bethel Cemetery, Teasdale, Tallahatchie Co., MS. Children:

1294 i. Cora R.⁸ Hall. Born 1914 in Tallahatchie Co., MS; died 25 Dec 1948 in Teasdale, Tallahatchie Co., MS. RN=4562. Married a Rodgers, date and place unknown. RN=14402. She is buried at Bethel Cemetery, Teasdale, Tallahatchie Co., MS; his burial location unknown. Descendants unknown.

1295 ii. Daisy B.⁸Hall. Born ca 1919 in Tallahatchie Co., MS; death date and place unknown. RN=4563. Descendants unknown.

1296 iii. Madileane ⁸ Hall. Born 8 Oct 1920 in Enid, Tallahatchie Co., MS; died 15 Jun 1996 in Jackson, Hinds Co., MS. RN=10541. Married an Everett post-Apr 1940, place unknown. RN=14407. Burial locations unknown. Descendants unknown.

1297 iv. Lottie Inez ⁸ Hall. Born 10 Nov 1924 inTallahatchie Co., MS; died there 1 Jun 1975. RN=10542. Married a Walters, date and place unknown. RN=15127. Birth date and place unknown. She is buried at Bethel Cemetery, Teasdale, Tallahatchie Co., MS. Descendants unknown.

1298 v. Eleanor M.⁸ Hall. Born ca 1925 in Tallahatchie Co., MS; death date and place unknown. RN=10543. Descendants unknown.

1299 vi. Roy John ⁸ Hall, Jr. Born ca 1927 in Tallahatchie Co., MS; death date and place unknown. RN=10544. Descendants unknown.

1300 vii. Betty J.⁸ Hall. Born ca 1930 inTallahatchie Co., MS; death date and place unknown. RN=10545. Descendants unknown.

914. Lee Williamson ⁷ Covington. (Cecilia Best Covington ⁶, Berry Ozro ⁵, Abijah ⁴, Jonathan ³, Bostian ², Sebastian ¹, Anton ^A, ? ^B). Born 25 Sep 1892 in MS; died 1 Sep 1976 in Cleveland, Bolivar Co., MS. RN=3037. 1900, 1910 Censuses, Panola Co., MS, 1920 Census, Quitman Co., MS, 1930, 1940 Censuses, Panola Co., MS. [NOTE: Served as a Pvt. in the Army during WWI.]

Married Lucy Mae Newman on 18 Apr 1922 in Panola Co., MS. RN=3329. Lucy was born 7 Dec 1896 in Teasdale, Tallahatchie Co., MS; died 31 Jan 1968 in Memphis, Shelby Co., TN. He is buried at Antioch Cemetery, Courtland, Panola Co., MS;she is buried at Bethel Cemetery, Teasdale, Tallahatchie Co., MS. Children:

+1301 i. Jenece Elizabeth ⁸ Covington. RN=3891.

959. Seaborn Lawrence ⁷ Ashby, Sr. (Johnnie Joanna ⁶, Joanna Best McAnulty ⁵, Abijah ⁴, Jonathan ³, Bostian ², Sebastian ¹, Anton ^A, ? ^B). Born 31 Aug 1906 in Coryell Co., TX; died 27 Oct 1941 in Gatesville, Coryell Co., TX of suicide via gunshot. RN=6552. 1910,1920, 1930, 1940 Censuses, Coryell Co., TX.

Married Clara Eugenia Blair on 26 Apr 1925 in Hamilton Co., TX. RN=10021. She was born 1 Apr 1906 in Coryell Co., TX; died 13 Jul 1959 in Gatesville, Coyell Co., TX. Both Seaborn and Clara are buried at Masonic Cemetery, Gatesville, Coryell Co., TX. [NOTE: Dates confirmed by death certificates.] Children:

1302 i. Seaborn Lawrence ⁸ Ashby, Jr. Born 9 May 1926 in Coryell Co., TX; living. RN=10022. Married Laurel Hermione Whisenhunt on 7 Apr 1946 in Coryell Co., TX. RN=14408. She was born 25 Jan 1926 in Coryell Co., TX; living. Descendants unknown.

1303 ii. Patty Louise ⁸ Ashby. Born 4 Jul 1928 in Coryell Co., TX; died 28 Nov 2013 in Midland, Midland Co., TX. RN=10023. Married Jay Wright Averett on 24 Feb 1946 in Coryell Co., TX. RN=14409. He was born 24 Jul 1925 in West Monroe, Ouachita Parish, LA; died 11 Jun 2007 in Midland, Midland Co., TX. Both Patty and Jay are buried at Masonic Cemetery, Gatesville, Coryell Co., TX. Descendants unknown.

1304 iii. Barbara Joan ⁸ Ashby. Born 6 Feb 1931 in Gatesville, Coryell Co., TX; living. RN=10019. Descendants unknown.

964. Ruby Joanna ⁷ McAnulty. (Berry Lee ⁶, Joanna Best McAnulty ⁵, Abijah ⁴, Jonathan ³, Bostian ², Sebastian ¹, Anton ^A, ? ^B). Born 12 Dec 1905 in Coryell Co., TX; died there 1 Oct 1987. RN=4895. 1910, 1940 Censuses, Coryell Co., TX.

Married Robert Jackson Barron, Sr., son of William J. Barron and Virginia Lee (neacute;e Nichols) Toliver, on 25 Oct 1924 in Bell Co., TX. He was born 26 Jan 1896 in Oglesby, Coryell Co., TX; died there on 15 Jan 1958. RN=8960. [NOTE 1: Dates confirmed by death certificate.] [NOTE 2: Served as a Pvt. with the 29^th Balloon Co., Air Service during WWI.] Both Ruby and Robert are buried at Post Oak Cemetery, Oglesby, Coryell Co., TX. Children:

1305 i. Robert Jackson ⁸ Barron, Jr. Born 29 Jul 1925 in Coryell Co., TX; died 3 Oct 1939 in Temple, Bell Co., TX. RN=8962. [NOTE: Dates confirmed by death certificate.] Buried at Post Oak Cemetery, Oglesby, Coryell Co., TX. Single; no children.

1306 ii. Leland ⁸ Barron. Born 8 Jan 1934 in Oglesby, Coryell Co., TX; died there 11 Jan 1934. RN=8961. [NOTE 3: Born premature; dates confirmed by death certificate.] Buried at Post Oak Cemetery, Coryell Co., TX. Single; no children.

967. Lennie Esther ⁷ Herron. (Susan Rosanna ⁶ Best Herron, Washington Marion ⁵, Abijah ⁴, Jonathan ³, Bostian ², Sebastian ¹, Anton ^A, ? ^B). Born 26 Dec 1875 in Judsonia, White Co., AR; died 23 Feb 1967 in Robert Lee, Coke Co., TX. RN=9072.

Married Joseph Warren Caldwell Warner on 8 Nov 1894 in Bronte, Coke Co., TX. RN=9073. He was born 15 Jan 1868 in Trinity, Trinity Co., TX; died 8 Aug 1952 in Bronte, Coke Co., TX. [NOTE 1: Dates confirmed by death certificates.] Both Lennie and Joseph are buried at Fairview Cemetery, Bronte, Coke Co., TX. Children:

1307 i. Joseph Edward ⁸ Warner. Born 20 Sep 1895 in Hico, Erath Co., TX; died 20 Feb 1966 in Anson, Jones Co., TX. RN=11882. [NOTE 2: Dates confirmed by death certificate.] Married Ethel "Daisy" on 30 Sep 1919, place unknown. RN=11889. She was born 15 Jan 1898, place unknown; died 19 Jan 1990 in Anson, Jones Co., ,TX. Both Joseph and Ethel are buried at Mount Hope Cemetery, Anson, Jones Co., TX. Descendants unknown.

1308 ii. Martha Rosanna ⁸ Warner. Born 31 May 1897 in Hico, Erath Co., TX; died 18 May 1995, place unknown. RN=11883. Married William Monroe Alexander on 20 Nov 1920, place unknown. RN=11890. He was born 19 Apr 1892, place unknown; died 8 Mar 1985, place unknown. Both Martha and William are buried at Fairview Cemetery, Bronte, Coke Co., TX. Descendants unknown.

1309 iii. Ollie Eunice ⁸ Warner. Born 12 Jan 1899 in Hamilton Co., TX; died 16 Jan 1903 in Coke Co., TX. RN=11884. Buried at Fairview Cemetery, Bronte, Coke Co., TX. Single; no children.

1310 iv. James Ernest ⁸ Warner. Born 8 Dec 1900 in Bronte, Coke Co., TX; died 16 Jan 1976 in Los Angeles Co., CA. RN=11885. Married Lela Inez "Trixie" Robinson on 5 Dec 1925 in San Angelo, Tom Green Co., TX. RN=11891. She was born 28 Sep 1908 in Houston Co., TX; died 5 Dec 1986 in Pomona, Los Angeles Co., CA. Both James and "Trixie" are buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Covina Hills), Covina, Los Angeles Co., CA. Descendants unknown.

1311 v. Ella Leona ⁸ Warner. Born 15 Jul 1904 in Bronte, Coke Co., TX; died 14Apr 2007 in Bronte, Coke Co., TX. RN=11886. Married Noah Pruitt, Sr. on 22 Jan 1922 in Bronte, Coke Co., TX. RN=11892. He was born 12 Dec 1901 in TX; died 9 Feb 1983 in Bronte, Coke Co., TX. Both Ella and Noah are buried at Fairview Cemetery, Bronte, Coke, Co., TX. Descendants unknown.

1312 vi. Opal Modenia ⁸ Warner. Born 31 Dec 1908 in Bronte, Coke Co., TX; died 31 May 1983 in San Angelo, Tom Green Co., TX. RN=11887. Married Ermit Morgan "Pat" Beaver on 19 Apr 1924 in Coke Co., TX. RN=11893. He was born 15 Jan 1900, place unknown; died 12 Apr 1963, place unknown. Both Opal and "Pat" are buried at Fairview Cemetery, Bronte, Coke Co., TX. Descendants unknown.

1313 vii. Pearlie Mae ⁸ Warner. Born 19 Nov 1913 in Bronte, Coke Co., TX; died there 9 Dec 2005. RN=11888. Married Richard Murl Andrews on 29 Sep 1938 in Coke Co., TX. RN=11894. He was born 4 May 1912 in Paducah, Cottle Co., TX; died 2 Apr 2004 in Bronte, Coke Co., TX. Both Pearlie and Richard are buried at Fairview Cemetery, Bronte, Coke Co., TX. Descendants unknown.

969. Carrie ⁷ Herron. (Susan Rosanna ⁶ Best Herron, Washington Marion ⁵, Abijah ⁴, Jonathan ³, Bostian ², Sebastian ¹, Anton ^A, ? ^B). Born 2 Oct 1879 in Jusdonia, White Co., AR; died 25 Oct 1972 in Clovis, Curry Co., NM. RN=6066. Twin of RN=9692. 1900, 1910 Censuses, Erath Co., TX, 1920 Census, Beckham Co., OK.

Married Thomas Perry McDerman on 2 Oct 1902 in Stephenville, Erath Co., TX. RN=8503. He was born 8 Nov 1874 in Quincy, Adams Co., IL; died 9 Apr 1944 in Erick, Beckham Co., OK. She is buried at Lawn Haven Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Clovis, Curry Co., NM; he is buried at Erick Cemetery, Erick, Beckham Co., OK. Children:

1314 i. Melvin Archie ⁸ McDerman. Born 22 Feb 1906 in Erath Co., TX; died 30 Dec 2001 in Veneta, Lane Co., OR. RN=8504. Married Leah Josephine (née Willmore) Long on 11 Nov 1950 in Lane Co., OR. RN=12471. She was born 24 Apr 1901 in Capron, Woods Co., OK; died 14 Oct 1971 in Lane Co., OR. [NOTE 1: Their marriage certificate says that both parties were divorced but no record of his 1^st marriage has been located to-date.] His burial location unknown; she is buried at Eugene Pioneer Cemetery, Lane Co., OR. Descendants unknown.

1315 ii. YC Arnold ⁸ McDerman. Born 18 Apr 1908 in Erath Co., TX; died 1 Apr 2007 in Roswell, Chaves Co., NM. RN=8505. [NOTE 2: Served as a Pfc. in the Army during WWII.] Buried at Memory Lawn Memorial Park, Roswell, Chaves Co., NM. Descendants, if any, unknown.

1316 iii. Mamie Jewel ⁸ McDerman. Born 19 Sep 1909 in Bronte, Coke Co., TX; died 2 Jun 1980 in Cheyenne, Roger Mills Co., OK. RN=8506. Married Vern Elmer Bartz on 18 Dec 1929 in Sayre, Beckham Co., OK. RN=12927. He was born 6 Jun 1908 in Crofton, Knox Co., IL; died 20 Dec 1973 in Cheyenne, Roger Mills Co., OK. Both Mamie and Vern are buried at White Rose Cemetery, Reydon, Roger Mills Co., OK. Descendants unknown.

1317 iv. Aubrey Sue ⁸ McDerman. Born 14 Aug 1911 in Coke Co., TX; died 24 Jan 1997 in Clovis, Curry Co., NM. RN=8507. Married Leonard William Spriggs ca 1930, place unknown. RN=14410. He was born 9 Apr 1911 in OK; died 16 Jul 1986 in Clovis, Curry Co., NM. Both Aubrey and Leonard are buried at Lawn Haven Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Clovis, Curry Co., NM. Descendants unknown.

1318 v. Lona Mae Lonnie ⁸ McDerman. Born 5 Mar 1914 in Clairett, Erath Co., TX; died 1 Aug 1998 in Corrales, Sandoval Co., NM. RN=8508. Married a Cassady, date and place unknown. RN=14411. Burial locations unknown. Descendants unknown.

1319 vi. Nora Blanche ⁸ McDerman. Born 25 Apr 1916 in Clairett, Erath Co., TX; died 28 Aug 1989 in Cottonwood, Yavapai Co., AZ. RN=8509. Married (1) Glen Gordon Hightower on 1 Jan 1937 in TX, unknown. RN=13645. He was born 26 Apr 1899 in Crowell, Foard Co., TX; died 20 Nov 1950 in Los Angeles Co., CA. 1940 Census, Parmer Co., TX. He is buried at Oakdale Memorial Park, Glendora, Los Angeles Co., CA. Descendants unknown. Married (2) Leroy Edwin Landram on 24 Oct 1967 in Prescott, Yavapai Co., AZ. RN=13646. He was born 2 Aug 1908 in Brookfield, Linn Co., MO; died 1 Mar 1968 in Prescott, Yavapai Co., AZ. [NOTE 3: Served as a TEC4 in the Army during WWII.] He is buried at Prescott National Cemetery, Prescott, Yavapai Co., AZ; her burial location unknown. No children.

1320 vii. Ondee ⁸ McDerman. Born 10 Nov 1919 in Erick, Beckham Co., OK; died 27 Sep 2002 in Roswell, Chaves Co., NM. RN=8510. Buried at Memory Lawn Memorial Park, Roswell, Chaves Co., NM. [NOTE 3: Served as a SFC in the Army during WWII and Korea.] Descendants unknown.

972. James Monroe ⁷ Herron, Sr. (Susan Rosanna ⁶ Best Herron, Washington Marion ⁵, Abijah ⁴, Jonathan ³, Bostian ², Sebastian ¹, Anton ^A, ? ^B). Born 11 Mar 1884 in Erath Co., TX; died 21 May 1972 in Mason, Mason Co., TX. RN=6067. 1910 Census, Erath Co., TX, 1920 Census, Coke Co., TX, 1930 Census, McCulloch Co., TX, 1940 Census, Tom Green Co., TX.

Married Myrtle May Morris on 5 Dec 1904 in Coke Co., TX. RN=6074. She was born 9 Jan 1888 in McCulloch Co., TX; died 6 Jun 1940 in San Angelo, Tom Green Co., TX. He is buried at Fairview Cemetery, Bronte, Coke Co., TX; she is buried at Eldorado Cemetery, Eldorado, Schleicher Co., TX. [NOTE 1: Dates confirmed by death certificates.] Children:

1321 i. Ruth Eveyln ⁸ Herron. Born 18 Mar 1907 in Bronte, Coke Co., TX; died 27 Apr 1973 in Mason, Mason Co., TX. RN=8511. Married William Dee Kelso on 31 Oct 1925 in Eldorado, Schleicher Co., TX. RN=14412. He was born 23 Nov 1903 in Fredonia, Mason Co., TX; died 25 Dec 1996 in Fredericksburg, Gillespie Co., TX. Both Evelyn and Dee are buried at Gooch Cemetery, Mason, Mason Co., TX. Descendants unknown.

1322 ii. Edward Jordan ⁸ Herron. Born 26 Apr 1909 Coke Co., TX; died 1 Nov 1985 in Mason Co., TX. RN=8512. Married Elva Bertha Johnson on 26 Dec 1928 in Brady, McCulloch Co., TX. RN=14413. She was born 13 Aug 1910 in Mason Co., TX; died 13 Apr 1998 in Grit, Mason Co., TX. Both Edward and Elva are buried at Grit Cemetery, Grit, Mason Co., TX. Descendants unknown.

1323 iii. Lillian Pauline ⁸ Herron. Born 26 Dec 1910 in Richland Springs, San Saba Co., TX; died 18 Nov 1996 in Odessa, Ector Co., TX. RN=8513. Married Hiram Edwin Sharp, Jr. on 29 Mar 1931 in Schleicher Co., TX. RN=14414. He was born 31 Mar 1912 in TX; died 20 Nov 1959 in Odessa, Ector Co., TX. Both Lillian and Hiram are buried at Sunset Memorial Gardens, Odessa, Ector Co., TX. Descendants unknown.

1324 iv. James "Jim" Monroe ⁸ Herron, Jr. Born 27 Nov 1912 in Coke Co., TX; died 14 Dec 2005 in Temple, Bell Co., TX. RN=8514. Married Stella Mae Grobe on 13 Aug 1937 in TX. RN=14415. She was born 27 Apr 1913, place unknown; died 1 Oct 1997 in Kimble Co., TX. Both "Jim" and Stella are buried at Gentry Creek Cemetery, Kimble Co., TX. Descendants unknown.

1325 v. Morris ⁸ Herron. Born 6 Oct 1914 in Coke Co., TX; died 14 Jan 2000 in Valley Center, Sedgwick Co., KS. RN=8515. [NOTE 2: Served as a SFC in the Army during WWII.] Married Pearl Caroline Wellman on 28 Dec 1940 in Wichita, Sedgwick Co., KS. RN=14416. She was born 20 Feb 1920 in Valley Center, Sedgwick Co., KS; died 8 Sep 2000 in Bentley, Sedgwick Co., KS. Both Morris and Pearl are buried at Pleasant Valley Cemetery, Bentley, Sedgwick Co., KS. Descendants unknown.

1326 vi. Fay ⁸ Herron. Born 19 May 1917 in Coke Co., TX; died 4 Jun 1921 in Richland Springs, San Saba Co., TX. RN=8516. [NOTE 3: Dates confirmed by death certificate.] Supposedly buried at Rochelle, McCulloch Co., TX, but not confirmed. Single; no children.

1327 vii. Duane ⁸ Herron. Born 28 Jan 1919 in Bronte, Coke Co., TX; died 21 Jan 1959 in San Antonio, Bexar Co., TX. RN=8517. [NOTE 4: Served as a SSgt in the Army Air Corps during WWII.] [NOTE 5: Dates confirmed by death certificates.] Buried at Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens, San Angelo, Tom Green Co., TX. Descendants unknown.

1328 viii. Virginia May ⁸ Herron. Born 20 May 1920 in Richland Springs, San Saba Co., TX; died 15 Nov 1967 in Odessa, Ector Co., TX. RN=8518. Married John Louis Satathite on 10 Nov 1938 in Irion Co., TX. RN=14417. He was born 30 Aug 1920 in San Angelo, Tom Green Co., TX; died 6 May 1999 in Caufield, Howell Co., MO. She is buried at Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens, San Angelo, Tom Green Co., TX; his burial location unknown. Descendants unknown.

1329 ix. Billie Nelson ⁸ Herron. Born 9 Jan 1925 in Hunt Co., TX; death date and place unknown. RN=8519. Descendants unknown.

1330 x. Dorotha Louise ⁸ Herron. Born 22 Jun 1925 in Rochelle, McCulloch Co., TX; died 20 Jul 1999 in Sherman, Grayson Co., TX. RN=8520. Married Herbert Richard Plum on 2 Jun 1948 in Coke Co., TX. RN=14565. He was born 11 Nov 1914 in Elkton, Rockingham Co., VA; died 21 Sep 1985 in Hugo, Choctaw Co., OK. [NOTE 6: Served as a TSGT in the Army Air Corps during WWII.] Both Dorotha and Herbert are buried at Fairview Cemetery, Denison, Grayson Co., TX. Descendants unknown.

1331 xi. R. J.⁸ Herron. Born 25 Aug 1929 in Mason, Mason Co., TX; died there 25 Aug 1929. RN=8972. Buried in Rochelle, MuCulloch Co., TX. Single; no children.

1332 xii. Jack Kelly ⁸ Herron. Born 28 Nov 1930 in Lohn, McCullough Co., TX; died 26 May 1990 in Park City, Sedgwick Co., KS. RN=14566. [NOTE 7: Served as a SSGT in the Air Force during Korea.] Married Yvonne Alloway, date and place unknown. RN=14568. She was born 11 Feb 1932 in PA; died 8 Mar 2010 in Sedgwick Co., KS. [NOTE 8: Served as a Pfc. in the Army.] Both Jack and Yvonne are buried at Kechi Township Cemetery, Park City, Sedgwick Co., KS. Descendants unknown.

1333 xiii. Burleson Bur ⁸ Herron. Born 29 Dec 1932 in Richland Springs, San Saba Co., TX; died 13 Oct 2020 in San Angelo, Tom Green Co., TX. RN=14567. Married Wanda Hart on 2 Jul 1960 in Ciudad Acu a, Coahuila, Mexico. RN=15317. Birth/death dates/places unknown. Burial locations unknown. Descendants unknown.

976. Robert Harrison ⁷ Herron. (Susan Best Herron ⁶, Washington Marion ⁵, Abijah ⁴, Jonathan ³, Bostian ², Sebastian ¹, Anton ^A, ? ^B). Born 29 Apr 1892 in Coke Co., TX; died 5 Sep 1971 in Bronte, Coke Co., TX. RN=6071. 1900 Erath Co., TX, 1910, 1920, 1930, 1940 Censuses, Coke Co., TX.

Married Willie Belle Long, ca 1910 in TX. RN=6079. She was born 29 Jan 1895 in Kingsland, Llano Co, TX; died 11 Apr 1976 in Odessa, Ector Co., TX. Both Robert and Willie are buried at Fairview Cemetery, Bronte, Coke Co., TX. [NOTE 1: Dates confirmed by death certificates.] Children:

1334 i. T. M.⁸ Herron. Born 13 Sep 1916 in TX; died 4 Jan 1931 in Bronte, Coke Co., TX. RN=8963. [NOTE 2: Dates confirmed by death certificate.] Buried at Fairview Cemetery in Bronte, Coke Co., TX. Single; no children.

977. Nora Gertrude ⁷ Herron. (Susan Rosanna ⁶ Best Herron, Washington Marion ⁵, Abijah ⁴, Jonathan ³, Bostian ², Sebastian ¹, Anton ^A, ? ^B). Born 8 Jan 1895 in Alexandra, Erath Co., TX; died 11 May 1991 in San Angelo, Tom Green Co., TX. RN=6072. 1900 Census, Erath Co., TX, 1910, 1920, 1930, 1940 Censuses, Coke Co., TX.

Married Walter Modgling, son of Tom Modgling and Lou Anna Hickman, on 20 Dec 1914 in Coke Co., TX. RN=6077. Born 18 Apr 1894 in TX; died 15 Jan 1961 in San Angelo, Tom Green Co., TX. [NOTE 1: Dates confirmed by death certificate.] Both Nora and Walter are buried at Bronte Cemetery, Bronte, Coke Co., TX. Children:

1335 i. Iva Dell ⁸ Modgling. Born 2 Aug 1918 in Bronte, Coke Co., TX; died 22 May 1999 in Smith Co., TX. RN=8521. Married Willard Wayne Owen, date and place unknown. RN=14980. He was born 5 Sep 1917 in Katemcy, Mason Co., TX; died 1 Feb 2005 in Tyler, Smith Co., TX. Both Iva and Willard are buried at Cathedral in the Pines Cemetery, Tyler, Smith Co., TX. Descendants unknown.

1336 ii. Mona Blanche ⁸ Modgling. Born 15 Aug 1923 in Bronte, Coke Co., TX; died there 8 Nov 1923. RN=8973. Buried at Fairview Cemetery, Bronte, Coke Co., TX. Single; no children.

1337 iii. Douglas Wayne ⁸ Modgling. Born 29 Mar 1929 in Bronte, Coke Co., TX; died 5 Oct 2012 in San Angelo, Tom Green Co.,TX. RN=8522. Married Marilyn Mayer on 18 Jun 1949 in Tom Green Co., TX. RN=12472. She was born 24 Feb 1931 in Harris Co., TX; living. He is buried at Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens, San Angelo, Tom Green Co., TX. Descendants unknown.

1338 iv. Donald Ray ⁸ Modgling. Born 24 Jul 1931 in Coke Co., TX; living. RN=10025. Married (1) Clara Louise Kalil on 12 Oct 1956 in Harris Co., TX. RN=10058. She was born 26 Mar 1934 in Cameron Co., TX. [NOTE 2: Both her parents were born in Syria.] Divorced on 4 Dec 1968 in Harris Co., TX. Descendants unknown. Married (2) Margaret Ann Box on 13 Mar 1970 in Harris Co., TX. RN=10057. She was born 30 Aug 1939 in Fisher Co., TX. Divorced on 24 May 1971 in Harris Co., TX. Descendants, if any, unknown.

978. Lillie Vera⁷ Herron. (Susan Rosanna ⁶ Best Herron, Washington Marion ⁵, Abijah ⁴, Jonathan ³, Bostian ², Sebastian ¹, Anton ^A, ? ^B). Born 13 Aug 1897 in TX; died 30 May 1980 in San Angelo, Tom Green Co., TX. RN=6073. 1900 Census, Erath Co., TX; 1910, 1920, 1930, 1940 Censuses, Coke Co., TX.

Married Ernest Eugene Pruitt, son of James "Jim" Wilson Pruitt and Martha "Mattie" Jane Bennett, on 25 Oct 1914 in Coke Co., TX. RN=6078. Ernest was born 13 Nov 1894 in Grovelton, Trinity Co., TX; died 2 May 1970 in San Angelo, Tom Green Co., TX. [NOTE: Dates confirmed by death certificates.] Both Lillie and Ernest are buried at Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens in San Angelo, Tom Green Co., TX. Children:

1339 i. Nerva Maxine ⁸ Pruitt. Born 10 Jul 1916 in Coke Co., TX; died 3 Mar 2019 in Ballinger, Runnels Co., TX. RN=8523. Married Donald Don Eugene Gore on 8 May 1937 in Robert Lee, Coke Co., TX. RN=14212. He was born 12 Aug 1916 in Waco, McLennan Co., TX; died 19 Aug 2001 in Big Lake, Reagan Co., TX. [NOTE 1: Served in the Army Air Corps during WWII.] Both Nerva and "Don" are buried at Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens, San Angelo, Tom Green Co., TX. Descendants unknown.

1340 ii. Hortense ⁸ Pruitt. Born 28 Jun 1922 in Bronte, Coke Co., TX; died 8 Jan 1985 in San Angelo, Tom Greeen Co., TX. RN=8524. Married Joe Barney Jordan, Jr., date and place unknown. RN=14213. He was born 13 May 1920 in Blackwell, Nolan Co., TX; died 3 Apr 2000 in Buchanan Dam, Llano Co., TX. [NOTE 2: Served as a LTC in the Air Force during WWII.] Her burial location unknown; he is buried at Fluvanna Cemetery, Scurry Co., TX. Descendants unknown.

1341 iii. Ernestine ⁸ Pruitt. Born 11 Feb 1924 in Bronte, Coke Co., TX; died 20 Dec 1951 in San Angelo, Tom Green Co., TX. RN=8525. Married Emmett Lester Journeay on 26 Oct 1945 in Tom Green Co., TX. RN=9081. He was born 14 Jun 1921 in San Angelo, Tom Green Co., TX; died there 24 Aug 1951. [NOTE 3: Served as a MSgt with the 5022 Area Svcs Unit during WWII.] Both Ernestine and Emmett are buried at Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens in San Angelo, Tom Green Co., TX. Descendants unknown.

984. Thomas "Tommie" Marion ⁷ Best. (Andrew Marion ⁶, Washington Marion ⁵, Abijah ⁴, Jonathan ³, Bostian ², Sebastian ¹, Anton ^A, ? ^B). Born 2 Jan 1897 in Erath Co., TX; died Aug 1981 in Elida, Roosevelt Co., NM. RN=8310. 1900 Census, Erath Co., TX, 1930 Census, Dawson Co., TX, 1940 Census, Cochran Co., TX. [NOTE: Served as a Pvt. in the Army during WWI.]

Married Susan Kate Maxwell on 18 Jan 1920 in Dawson Co., TX. RN=8316. She was born 28 Feb 1897 in Oklahoma; died 6 Jan 1980 in Elida, Roosevelt Co., NM. Both Thomas and Susan are buried at Floyd Cemetery, Roosevelt Co., NM. Children:

+1342 i. Tommie Inez quot;Pud" ⁸ Best. RN=8317.

+1343 ii. Ida Lou ⁸ Best. RN=8318.

985. Perry Nolan ⁷ Best. (Andrew Marion ⁶, Washington Marion ⁵, Abijah ⁴, Jonathan ³, Bostian ², Sebastian ¹, Anton ^A, ? ^B). Born 9 Jan 1899 in Erath Co., TX; died 24 May 1972 in Portales, Roosevelt Co., NM. RN=8298. 1910, 1920, 1930, 1940 Censuses, Dawson Co., TX.

Married Mossie Vera Davis, daughter of Levi A. and Alice G. Davis, on 19 Nov 1922 in Lamesa, Dawson Co., TX. RN=8299. She was born 26 Aug 1901 in Tupelo, Lee Co., MS; died 29 May 1969 in Fort Sumner, DeBaca Co., NM. Both Perry and Mossie are buried at Fort Sumner, DeBaca Co., NM. Children:

+1344 i. Albert Frank ⁸ Best. RN=8300.

1345 ii. Alice Ruth ⁸ Best. Born 5 Mar 1925 in Dawson Co., TX; died there 5 Mar 1925. RN=8319. Buried at Dawson County Cemetery, Lemesa, Dawson Co., TX. Single; no children.

1346 iii. Velma Frances ⁸ Best. Born 26 Jul 1928 in Lemesa, Dawson Co., TX; died there 26 Jul 1928. RN=8320. Single; no children. Buried at Dawson County Cemetery, Lemesa, Dawson Co., TX.

986. John Grady "Red" ⁷ Best. (Andrew Marion ⁶, Washington Marion ⁵, Abijah ⁴, Jonathan ³, Bostian ², Sebastian ¹, Anton ^A, ? ^B). Born 27 Feb 1901 in TX; died 20 Feb 1974 in Elida, Roosevelt Co., NM. RN=8311. 1910, 1920, 1930 Censuses, Dawson Co., TX, 1940 Census, Cochran Co., TX.

Married Eula Faye Reavis ca 1926 in Grayson Co., TX. RN=8321. She was born in 1910 in Grayson Co., TX; died 2006 in Roosevelt Co., NM. Both John and Eula are buried at Floyd Cemetery, Floyd, Roosevelt Co., NM. Children:

+1347 i. Thelma Faye ⁸ Best. RN=8322.

+1348 ii. Evelyn Lucille ⁸ Best. RN=8323.

+1349 iii. Grady Wendell ⁸ Best. RN=8324.

+1350 iv. Billie Louise ⁸ Best. RN=8325.

987. Berry Ozro "Bunk" ⁷ Best, Sr. (Andrew Marion ⁶, Washington Marion ⁵, Abijah ⁴, Jonathan ³, Bostian ², Sebastian ¹, Anton ^A, ? ^B). Born 1 Jul 1903 in Coke Co., TX; died of a gunshot wound on 24 May 1933 in Lamesa, Dawson Co., TX. RN=8312. 1910, 1920, 1930 Censuses, Dawson Co., TX. [NOTE 1: Dates confirmed by death certificate.]

Married Annie Corine Brown on 21 Dec 1924 in Lamesa, Dawson Co., TX. RN=8326. 1940 Census, Cochran Co., TX. She was born 7 Nov 1907 in TX; died 6 Aug 1986, place unknown. [NOTE 2: Following Berry's death in 1933, she married Willie Delbert Spears after Apr 1940, place unknown. RN=14979. He was born 4 Mar 1910 in Leon Co., TX; died 31 Mar 1986. place unknown. Descendants, if any, unknown.] [NOTE 3: He served in the Army during WWII.] Berry is buried at Hancock Cemetery, Dawson Co., TX; both Willie and Annie are buried at Desert Lawn Memorial Park, Yuma, Yuma Co., AZ. Children (by Berry):

1351 i. Willie Bill Andrew ⁸ Best. Born 11 Apr 1926 in Lamesa, Dawson Co., TX; died May 1996 in Yuma, Yuma Co., AZ. RN=8327. Married Verna Bernice "Bea" (née Goines) Chronister Miller, date and place unknown. RN=14418. She was born 9 Feb 1921 in Hackett, Sebastian Co., AR; died 25 Mar 2005 in Yuma, Yuma Co., AZ. Both Bill and Bea are buried at Desert Lawn Memorial Park, Yuma, Yuma Co., AZ. Descendants unknown.

+1352 ii. Berry Ozro ⁸ Best, Jr. RN=8328.

+1353 iii. Frances Waynell ⁸ Best. RN=8329.

1354 iv. Charles Raymond ⁸ Best. Born 3 Aug 1931 in Dawson Co., TX; died 15 Jan 1959 from drowning in the Colorado River near Yuma, Gila Co., AZ. RN=8330. [NOTE 2: Served as a Pvt. in the Army Infantry during WWII.] Buried at Hancock Cemetery, Dawson Co., TX. Single; no children.

988. Falba Lou ⁷ Best. (Andrew Marion ⁶, Washington Marion ⁵, Abijah ⁴, Jonathan ³, Bostian ², Sebastian ¹, Anton ^A, ? ^B). Born 4 Dec 1905 in TX; died 12 Jul 2000 in Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., TX. RN=8313. 1920, 1930 Census, Dawson Co., TX, 1940, 1950 Censuses, Tarrant Co., TX.

Married Maxey Melton on 6 Oct 1935 in Jacksboro, Jack Co., TX. RN=8964. He was born 11 Nov 1904 in Fort Worth. Tarrant Co., TX; died there 17 Mar 2002. Both Falba and Maxey are buried at Mount Olivet Cemetery, Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., TX. Children:

1355 i. Sarah Ann ⁸ Melton. Born 30 Dec 1935 in Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., TX; died there 5 Jan 1936. RN=8965. She is buried at Mount Olivet Cemetery, Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., TX. Single; no children.

1356 ii. William Thomas ⁸ Melton. Born 23 Jul 1946 in Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., TX; living. RN=8966. Married (1) Carol Jean Maxwell on 5 May 1967 in Tarrant Co., TX. RN=15011. She was born ca 1947, place unknown; living. Divorced 3 Feb 1978 in Bexar Co., TX. Descendants unknown. Married (2) Velma Lucretia (née Ellis) Martin on 27 Apr 1978 in Bexar Co., TX. RN=15012. She was born 21 Jul 1941 in Bexar Co., TX; living. Descendants unknown.

989. Dee ⁷ Best. (Andrew Marion ⁶, Washington Marion ⁵, Abijah ⁴, Jonathan ³, Bostian ², Sebastian ¹, Anton ^A, ? ^B). Born 18 Jan 1908 in X; died 21 Jan 1995 in Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., TX. RN=8314. 1920 ensus, Dawson Co., TX, 1930, 1940 Censuses, Tarrant Co., TX.

Married Osborne Hjalmar Linguist, date and place unknown. RN=11635. He was born 8 Dec 1902 in Sweden; died 10 Apr 1990 in Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., TX. Both Dee and Osborne are buried at Shannon Rose Hill Memorial Park, Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., TX. Children:

1357 i. Virginia Dee ⁸ Linguist. Born 24 Jun 1934 in Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., TX; died 4 Apr 2013 in Round Rock, Williamson Co., TX. RN=11636. Married Frank William Winkler on 2 Dec 1967, place unknown. RN=12473. He was born 21 Mar 1933 in Toledo, Lucas Co., OH; died 12 Aug 2010 in Dallas, Dallas Co.,TX. Both Virginia and Frank are buried at Shannon Rose Hill Memorial Park, Ft. Worth, Tarrant Co.,TX. Descendants unknown.

1358 ii. Dorothy Louise ⁸ Linguist. Born 29 Jan 1937 in Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., TX; living. RN=11637. Married Homer Wren Heinzman, date and place unknown. RN=12474. He was born ca 1935 in NM; living. Descendants unknown.

1359 iii. Osborne Hugo ⁸ Linguist. Born 14 May 1941 in Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., TX; living. RN=11639. Married Maureen Jane Stedifor on 19 Jan 1962 in Tarrant Co., TX. RN=14419. Descendants unknown.

1360 iv. Thomas Allen ⁸ Linguist. Born 26 Dec 1943 in Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., TX; living. RN=11638. Married Ann Louise Stueber on 28 May 1964 in Tarrant Co., TX. RN=14420. Descendants unknown.

990. Alice Cora ⁷ Best. (George Washington ⁶, Washington Marion ⁵, Abijah ⁴, Jonathan ³, Bostian ², Sebastian ¹, Anton ^A, ? ^B). Born 8 Mar 1892 in Erath Co., TX; died 26 Dec 1989 in Hardeman Co., TX. RN=3109. 1930 Census, Nolan Co., TX, 1940 Census, Bosque Co., TX.

Married Buell Matthew Howeth, Sr. ca 1915, place unknown. RN=3110. He was born 25 Aug 1882 in Granbury, Head Co., TX; died 31 Aug 1944 in Munday, Knox Co., TX. Alice is buried at Wilbarger Memorial Park, Vernon, Swilbarger Co., TX; Buell's burial location unknown. [NOTE 1: Dates confirmed by death certificate.] Children:

1361 i. Buell Matthew ⁸ Howeth, Jr. Born 30 May 1916 in TX; died 7 Jun 2008 in Vernon, Wilbarger Co., TX. RN=2980. Buried at Wilbarger Memorial Park, Vernon, Wilbarger Co., TX. Descendants, if any, unknown.

1362 ii. Huron Best ⁸ Howeth. Born 29 May 1919 in TX; died 16 Dec 1987 in Wichita Co., TX. RN=2992. [NOTE 2: Served as a Pfc. in the Army during WWII.] Buried at Wilbarger Memorial Park, Vernon, Wilbarger Co., TX. Descendants, if any, unknown.

1363 iii. Tandy James ⁸ Howeth. Born 21 Jan 1921 in TX; died 29 Dec 2002 in Quanah, Hardeman Co., TX. RN=3032. [NOTE 3: Served as a Pvt. in the Army during WWII.] Buried at Wilbarger Memorial Park, Vernon, Wilbarger Co., TX. Descendants, if any, unknown.

1364 iv. Zora ⁸ Howeth. Born ca 1923 in TX; death date and place unknown. RN=3098. [NOTE 4: She does not appear with other siblings in above cemetery records so is assumed to have died young but burial location unknown.] Single; no children.

1365 v. John Mark ⁸ Howeth. Born 11 Jun 1928 in Portales, Roosevelt Co., NM; died 29 Jan 2006 in Vernon, Wilbarger Co., TX. RN=6846. Buried at Wilbarger Memorial Park, Vernon, Wilbarger Co., TX. Descendants, if any, unknown.

991. William Marion ⁷ Best. (George Washington ⁶, Washington Marion ⁵, Abijah ⁴, Jonathan ³, Bostian ², Sebastian ¹, Anton ^A, ? ^B). Born 16 Aug 1893 in Erath Co., TX; died 20 Jan 1974 in Lewisville, Collin Co., TX. RN=3111. 1900 Census, Erath Co., TX, 1910, 1930 Censuses, Dawson Co., TX, 1940 Census, Bent Co., CO. [NOTE 1: Served as a Cpl. in the Army during WWI.] [NOTE 2: Per the 1940 Census, he was a patient at a military neuropsychriatric hospital.] [NOTE 3: Dates confirmed by death certificate.]

Married Euna Unie Alta Riggs on 28 Sep 1924 in Dawson Co., TX. RN=3112. She was born 17 Aug 1906 in TX; died 10 Apr 1996 in Collin Co., TX. Both William and Euna are buried at Wilson Chapel Cemetery, Lowry Crossing, Collin Co., TX. Children:

1366 i. Willie Faye ⁸ Best. Born 2 Jul 1925 in Dawson Co., TX; died 23 Aug 1975 in Collin Co., TX. RN=4833. Married Woodrow Wilson Flatt on 17 Dec 1940, place unknown. RN=14421. He was born 12 Sep 1913 in Collin Co., TX; died there 4 Sep 1999. [NOTE 4: This was his 2^nd marriage; his 1^st was to Stella Gertrude Hale. No RN. Divorced ca 1940, place unknown. Descendants unknown.] Both Willie and Woodrow are buried at Wilson Chapel Cemetery, Lowry Crossing, Collin Co., TX. Descendants unknown.

998. Minnie Ethel ⁷ Best. (Gustavous Adolphus Dolph ⁶, Washington Marion ⁵, Abijah ⁴, Jonathan ³, Bostian ², Sebastian ¹, Anton ^A, ? ^B). Born 2 Aug 1891 in Bronte, Coke Co., TX; died 6 Jun 1929 in Runnels Co., TX. RN=3127. 1900, 1910, 1920 Censuses, Coke Co.,TX.

Married John Marshall Sims, son of Augustus Granville Sims and Nannie Richardson, on 24 Dec 1908 in Erath Co., TX. RN=4412. John was born 28 Nov 1881 in TX; died 6 Dec 1955 in Bronte, Coke Co., TX. [NOTE 1: Following Minnie's death in 1929, John married Josie C. ?, date unknown but after Jun 1929 in Bronte, Coke Co., TX. (RN=4428).] Marshall and Minnie are buried at Fairview Cemetery, Bronte, Coke Co., TX. 1910, 1920, 1930 Censuses, Coke Co., TX. Children:

1367 i. Ellis Harmon ⁸ Sims. Born 1 Nov 1909 in Bronte, Coke Co. TX; died there 31 Oct 1979. RN=10546. Married Tommy Lorene Cryer on 25 Feb 1934 in Coke Co., TX. RN=12147. She was born 21 Mar 1917 in Coke Co., TX; death date and place unknown. Divorced, date and place unknown. [NOTE 2: His dates confirmed via death certificate.] He is buried at Fairview Cemetery, Bronte, Coke Co., TX; her burial location unknown. Descendants unknown.

1368 ii. Bertie Evaline ⁸ Sims. Born 30 Dec 1910 in Bronte, Coke Co., TX; death date and place unknown. RN=4413. Descendants unknown.

1369 iii. R. W. "Dub" ⁸ Sims. Born 25 Jul 1912 in Fort Chadbourne, Coke Co., TX; died 30 Mar 1985 in Bronte, Coke Co., TX. RN=4414. Married Mrs. Daisy Dell (née Bennett) Hester on 20 May 1939 in Tom Green Co., TX. RN=10552. She was born 15 May 1915 in Lufkin, Angelina Co., TX; died 20 Sep 2010 in Bronte, Coke Co., TX. [NOTE 3: She had been married previously to Rickman Hester. (No RN).] Both "Dub" and Daisy are buried at Fairview Cemetery, Bronte, Coke Co., TX. Descendants unknown.

1370 iv. Emma Florence ⁸ Sims. Born 15 Mar 1915 in Bronte, Coke Co., TX; died there 21 Feb 1975. RN=10547. [NOTE 4: Dates confirmed by death certificate.] Married Clifford Leslie Hart, date and place unknown. RN=14422. He was born 20 Aug 1920 in Houston, Harris Co., TX; died there 30 Aug 1992. [NOTE 5: He had been married previously to Sudie Lee Chapman. No RN.] [NOTE 6: Served in the Army during WWII.] Both Emma and Clifford are buried at Fairview Cemetery, Bronte, Coke Co., TX. Descendants unknown.

1371 v. Charles "Charlie" Edwin ⁸ Sims. Born 23 Jan 1919 in Bronte, Coke Co., TX; died 5 Oct 2010 in San Angelo, Tom Green Co., TX. RN=10548. Married Thelma Olene (née Mauldin) Snoddy in 1954 in TX. RN=10553. She was born 4 Jun 1923 in Hamilton Co., TX; died 10 May 2016 in FL. [NOTE 7: She was previously married to Burton Esteen Snoddy on 3 Aug 1940 in Coryell Co., TX. RN=15128. He was born 12 Mar 1923 in Coryell Co., TX; died 13 Jan 1997 in Johnson Co., TX.] Both Charles and Olene are buried at Fairview Cemetery, Bronte, Coke Co., TX. Descendants unknown.

1372 vi. Ruby Dauline ⁸ Sims. Born 17 Mar 1924 in Bronte, Coke Co., TX; died there 17 Mar 1969. RN=10549. Married Samuel "Sam" Brazell Sparks on 27 May 1939 in Coke Co., TX. RN=10550. He was born 15 Jun 1921 in Robert Lee, Coke Co., TX; died 23 Dec 1986 in El Paso Co., TX. She is buried at Fairview Cemetery, Bronte, Coke Co., TX; his burial location unknown. Descendants unknown.

1373 vii. Elna Marcelle ⁸ Sims. Born 31 Dec 1927 in Bronte, Coke Co., TX; death date and place unknown. RN=4420. Married Robert Clark White on 4 Sep 1943 in Dawson Co., TX. RN=10551. Descendants unknown.

1002. Evert "Shorty"⁷ Best. (Gustavous Adolphus "Dolph"⁶, Washington Marion ⁵, Abijah ⁴, Jonathan ³, Bostian ², Sebastian ¹, Anton ^A, ? ^B). Born 9 Oct 1900 in Bronte, Coke Co., TX; died there 3 Jul 1992. RN=3132. 1910, 1920, 1930, 1940, 1950 Censuses, Coke Co., TX.

Married Altha Era Wrinkle on 29 May 1930 in Frederick, Tillman Co., OK. RN=8493. She was born 18 Mar 1911 in Goldthwaite, Mills Co., TX; died 25 Sep 1992 in Bronte, Coke Co., TX. Both Shorty and Altha are buried at Fairview Cemetery, Bronte, Coke Co., TX. Children:

1374 i. Joyce Marie ⁸ Best. Born 5 May 1934 in Nolan Co., TX; died there 7 May 1934. RN=4243. [NOTE: Dates confirmed by death certificate.] Buried at Fairview Cemetery in Bronte, TX. Single; no children.

1375 ii. James Jimmy Wayne Best. Born 7 Oct 1935 in Blackwell, Nolan Co., TX; died 30 Jan 2013 in Arlington, Tarrant Co., TX. RN=10877. Married Sherry Ann Hobbs on 1 Jul 1960 in Taylor Co., TX. RN=15162. She was born 2 Aug 1942 in Taylor Co., TX; living. His burial location unknown. Descendants unknown.

1003. Evan ⁷ Best. (Gustavous Adolphus "Dolph"⁶, Washington Marion ⁵, Abijah ⁴, Jonathan ³, Bostian ², Sebastian ¹, Anton ^A, ? ^B). Born 10 Oct 1900 in Bronte, Coke Co., TX; died there 3 Sep 1936. RN=3131. Twin of RN=3131.

Married (1) Trannie E. Allison, daughter of James Lee Allison and Callie Belle Brumbalow, pre-1920, probably in Coke Co., TX, but not confirmed. RN=4241. 1940 Census, Coke Co., TX. Trannie was born 19 Apr 1900 in Bronte, Coke Co., TX; died 27 Aug 1969 in Kerrville, Kerr Co., TX. [NOTE: Dates confirmed by death certificate.] Children:

1376 i. Daphine Izez ⁸ Best. Born 24 Dec 1920 in Bronte, Coke Co., TX; died 17 Jun 2013 in Vancouver, Clark Co., WA. RN=2714. Married Louis Ed Garnett on 2 Oct 1937 in Tom Greene Co., TX. RN=10754. He was born 7 Jul 1917 in Hays Co., TX; died 7 Jul 2005 in Wimberley, Hays Co.,TX. Both Daphine and Louis are buried at Evergreen Memorial Gardens, Vancouver, Clark Co., WA. Descendants unknown.

1377 ii. Olivia Marcine ⁸ Best. Born 12 Apr 1926 in Bronte, Coke Co., TX; death date and place unknown. RN=4415. 1940 Census, Coke Co., TX. Descendants unknown.

Married (2) Pearl Tannehill, daughter of Joe A. and Della Tannehill, pre-1934, probably in Coke Co., TX, but not confirmed. RN=4424. Pearl was born 14 Feb 1907, probably in Comanche Co., TX, but not confirmed; died 25 Oct 1985 in Coke Co., TX. Both Evan and both of his wives are buried in Fairview Cemetery, Bronte, Coke Co., TX. Children:

1378 i. Leotha Janell ⁸ Best. Born 27 Oct 1934 in Bronte, Coke Co., TX; living. RN=4425. 1940 Census, Coke Co., TX. Descendants unknown.

1004. Angie Eula ⁷ Best. (Gustavous Adolphus "Dolph"⁶, Washington Marion ⁵, Abijah ⁴, Jonathan ³, Bostian ², Sebastian ¹, Anton ^A, ? ^B). Born 16 Jul 1905 in Bronte, Coke Co., TX; died 21 Feb 1979 in Gregg Co., TX. RN=3133. 1910, 1920, 1930 Censuses, Coke Co., TX, 1940 Census, Dawson Co., TX.

Married Albert Kelly Williams on 15 Mar 1927 in Dawson Co., TX. RN=4421. He was born ca 1905 in TX; death date and place unknown. She is buried at Resthaven Cemetery, Jacksonville, Cherokee Co., TX; his burial location unknown. Children:

1379 i. Dorothy Vonetta ⁸ Williams. Born 31 Jan 1928 in Coke Co., TX; died 20 Sep 2013 in Olathe, Johnson Co., KS. RN=4422. Married (1) L. C. Graham on 7 Sep 1974 in Fort Bend Co., TX. RN=9667. He was born 19 Feb 1924 in Crockett, Houston Co., TX; died 2 Apr 2010 in TX. Divorced 10 Oct 1977 in Harris Co., TX. He is buried at Milligan Cemetery, Latexo, Houston Co., TX. Descendants unknown. Married (2) Verlin D. Sikes on 13 Jun 1987 in Denton Co., TX. RN=9723. He was born ca 1933, place unknown; living. Her burial location unknown. Descendants unknown.

1380 ii. Delbert Lewis ⁸ Williams. Born 23 Feb 1930 in Coke Co., TX; died 13 Oct 2010 in Riverside, Riverside Co., CA. RN=4423. Descendants unknown.

1381 iii. Gladys Ethel ⁸ Williams. Born 22 Sep 1931 in Dawson Co., TX; died 15 Dec 1995 in Gregg Co., TX. RN=10878. Married Ronald D. Reenan on 9 May 1975 in Harris Co., TX. RN=10872. He was born ca 1939, place unknown. Divorced on 10 Jun 1976 in Harris Co., TX. She is buried at Resthaven Cemetery, Jacksonville, Cherokee Co., TX. Descendants, if any, unknown.

1382 iv. James David ⁸ Williams. Born 23 Oct 1942 in Dawson Co., TX; living. RN=10879. Descendants unknown.

1005. Leotha A.⁷ Best. (Gustavous Adolphus "Dolph"⁶, Washington Marion ⁵, Abijah ⁴, Jonathan ³, Bostian ², Sebastian ¹, Anton ^A, ? ^B). Born 22 Nov 1907 in Bronte, Coke Co., TX; died 4 Apr 1996 in Coke Co., TX. RN=3134. 1910, 1920, 1930, 1940 Censuses, Coke Co., TX.

Married Arthur L. Wrinkle on 4 Nov 1922, probably in Coke Co., TX, but not confirmed. RN=4426. He was born 15 Dec 1901 in TX; died 18 Mar 1981 in Coke Co., TX. Both Leotha and Arthur are buried at Fairview Cemetery, Bronte, Coke Co., TX. Children:

1383 i. Billy Charles "Chillie" ⁸ Wrinkle. Born 29 Mar 1938 in Bronte, Coke Co., TX; died 5 May 2003 in Rankin, Upton Co., TX. RN=4427. He is buried at Rankin Cemetery, Rankin, Upton Co., TX. Descendants unknown.

1384 ii. Juanita Virginia Ginger ⁸ Wrinkle. Born 11 Jan 1941 in Coke Co., TX; died 16 Oct 2007 in North Richland Hills, Tarrant Co., TX. RN=10880. Married Melvin Ray White, date and place unknown. RN=15163. He was born 28 Jul 1938 in Anton, Hockley Co., TX; died 5 May 1991 in Forth Worth, Tarrant Co., TX. [NOTE: Served as a GMSN in the Navy.] She is buried at Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery, Dallas, Dallas Co., TX; he is buried at Emerald Hills Memorial Park, Kennedale, Tarrant Co., TX. Descendants unknown.

1007. Charles "Charley" Hillard ⁷ Best. (Robert J.⁶, Washington Marion ⁵, Abijah ⁴, Jonathan ³, Bostian ², Sebastian ¹, Anton ^A, ? ^B). Born 18 Dec 1894 in Bronte, Coke Co., TX; died 31 May 1940 in Pecos Co., TX. RN=3138. [NOTE 1: Dates confirmed by death certificate.] 1900, 1910 Censuses, Coke Co., TX, 1920 Census, Riverside Co., CA, 1930 Census, Upton Co., TX. 1940 Census, Pecos Co., TX. He is buried at Memory Garden Cemetery, Iraan, Pecos Co., TX.

Married (1) L. Birlene Green on 9 Jan 1916 in Bronte, Coke Co., TX. RN=4416. She was born 13 Jun 1898 in Jones Co., TX; died 12 May 1931 in Sonora, Sutton Co., TX. [NOTE 2: Dates confirmed by death certificate.] She is buried at Sonora Cemetery, Sonora, Sutton Co., TX. Children:

1385 i. Hattie Iona ⁸ Best. Born 16 Jun 1917 in TX; died 20 Nov 2003 in Harris Co., TX. RN=4391. Married Emory Louis Walker on 22 Sep 1955, place unknown. RN=14423. He was born 4 Sep 1921 in Menard Co., TX; died 19 Jan 2003 in Belton, Bell Co., TX. Both Hattie and Emory are buried at North Belton Cemetery, Belton, Bell Co., TX. Descendants unknown.

1386 ii. Charles "Charlie" Thurman ⁸ Best. Born 19 Dec 1924 in Robert E. Lee, Coke Co., TX; died 31 May 1994 in Belton, Bell Co., TX. RN=12475. [NOTE 3: Served in the Army during WWII.] Buried at North Belton Cemetery, Belton, Bell Co., TX. Descendants, if any, unknown.

1387 iii. Frederick Horace ⁸ Best. Born 27 May 1926 in Coke Co., TX; death date and place unknown. RN=4417. Descendants unknown.

Married (2) Mary Rush (née McAfee) Bryson after 1931, likely in TX. RN=12476. She was born 3 May 1902 in TX; died 31 Dec 1989 in Portland, Multnomah Co., OR. Descendants, if any, unknown.

1008. Verta "Vertie" Selma ⁷ Best. (Robert J.⁶, Washington Marion ⁵, Abijah ⁴, Jonathan ³, Bostian ², Sebastian ¹, Anton ^A, ? ^B). Born 25 Dec 1896 in Bronte, Coke Co., TX; died 5 Feb 1981 in Odessa, Ector Co., TX. RN=3139. 1900, 1910 Censuses, Coke Co., TX, 1920 Census, Riverside Co., CA, 1930, 1940 Censuses, Coke Co., TX.

Married Robert E. Lee Rogers on 8 Apr 1917 in Tom Green Co., TX. RN=4418. He was born 15 Jul 1891 in Bronte, Coke Co., TX; died 10 Mar 1970 in Odessa, Ector Co., TX. Both "Vertie" and Robert are buried at Sunset Memorial Gardens, Odessa, Ector Co., TX. Children:

1388 i. Breta Geneva ⁸ Rogers. Born 8 Nov 1920 in Blythe, Riverside Co., CA; died 8 Mar 1997 in Dallas, Dallas Co., TX. RN=10881. Married (1) Billy Bob Glass on 11 May 1942 in Crane Co., TX. RN=15164. He was born 11 Mar 1919 in Bullard, Smith Co., TX; died 15 Jan 1989 in Midland Co., TX. [NOTE: Served as a Pvt. in the Army Air Corps during WWII.] Descendants, if any, unknown. Married (2) Fred Edward Ellis on 21 Dec 1944 in Harris Co., TX. RN=15165. Descendants, if any, unknown. Married (3) O. L. Hallen on 21 Jun 1946 in Ector Co., TX. RN=15166. Descendants, if any, unknown. Married (4) Virgil P. Wilson on 22 Oct 1947 in Ector Co., TX. RN=15167. He was born ca 1924, place unknown; death date and place unknown. Descendants, if any, unknown. Married (5) Charlie Andrew Billman on 5 Jun 1948 in Ector Co., TX. RN=15168. Descendants unknown. Married (6) Isaac "Ike" Wayne Adams on 14 Oct 1961 in Odessa, Ector Co., TX. RN=15169. He was born 17 Aug 1924 in De Kalb, Bowie Co., TX; died 13 Sep 1989 in Temple, Bell Co., TX. Both Breta and "Ike" are buried at Breckenridge Cemetery, Breckenridge, Stephens Co., TX. Descendants unknown.

1389 ii. Dorothy Maurice ⁸ Rogers. Born 13 Jun 1926 in Coke Co., TX; death date and place unknown. RN=4419. Descendants unknown.

1013. Clifford Alden ⁷ Best. (John Bunyan ⁶, John Westley ⁵, Abijah ⁴, Jonathan ³, Bostian ², Sebastian ¹, Anton ^A, ? ^B). Born 25 Aug 1908 in AR; died 12 Oct 1982 in Booneville, Logan Co., AR. RN=3933. 1910 Census, White Co., AR. 1920, 1930 Censuses, Lonoke Co., AR, 1940 Census, Jefferson Co., AR.

Married Carelene Sanders on 28 Feb 1942 in Sebastian Co., AR. RN=4504. She was born 28 May 1922, place unknown; died 17 Feb 1998 in Mulberry, Crawford Co., AR. Both Clifford and Carelene are buried at Gar Creek Cemetery, Ozark, Franklin Co., AR. Children:

1390 i. Barbara Ann ⁸ Best. Birth date and place unknown; death date and place unknown. RN=3942. Descendants unknown.

1391 ii. Linda Lee ⁸ Best. Birth date and place unknown; death date and place unknown. RN=3943. Descendants unknown.

1014. Henry Ursel ⁷Best. (John Bunyan ⁶, John Westley ⁵, Abijah ⁴, Jonathan ³, Bostian ², Sebastian ¹, Anton ^A, ? ^B). Born 30 Oct 1909 in Rosebud, White Co., AR; died 5 Apr 1988 in North Little Rock, Pulaski Co., AR. RN=3934. 1910 Census, White Co., AR, 1920 Census, Lonoke Co., AR, 1940 Census, Pulaski Co., AR.

Married Linnie M. Hambrick, daughter of Mark W. and Crelar Lula Hambrick ca 1884, place unknown. RN=3935. She was born 13 Nov 1908 in Wynne, Cross Co., AR; died 27 Mar 1990 in Pulaski Co., AR. Both Henry and Linnie are interred at Rest Hills Memorial Park Mausoleum, North Little Rock, Pulaski Co., AR. Children:

1392 i. Billie Jean ⁸ Best. Born 22 Nov 1931 in AR; death date and place unknown. RN=3939. Married Donald Brindley, date and place unknown. RN=10906. Descendants unknown.

+1393 ii. John Wayland ⁸ Best. RN=3940.

1015. Earnest Lloyd ⁷ Best. (John Bunyan ⁶, John Westley ⁵, Abijah ⁴, Jonathan ³, Bostian ², Sebastian ¹, Anton ^A, ? ^B). Born 13 Oct 1911 in Rose Bud, White Co., AR; died 16 Jan 2015 in Huntsville, Madison Co., AL. RN=3924. 1920 Census, Lonoke Co., AR, 1940 & 1950 Censuses, Kalamazoo Co., MI.

Married (1) Ferne Aileen Bradeen on 18 Sep 1938 in Kalamazoo Co., MI. RN=3925. Ferne was born 10 Aug 1916 in Paris, Mecosta Co., MI; died 24 May 2003 in Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo Co., MI. Ferne is buried at Mount Ever-Rest Memorial Park South, Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo Co., MI. Children:

+1394 i. Earnest Lee ⁸ Best. RN=3928.

1395 ii. Karen Annie ⁸ Best. Born 8 Aug 1941 in Kalamazoo Co., MI. RN=3929. Twin of RN=3932. Married Rowland Howell Jimenez, date and place unknown. RN=10896. He was born 3 Jan 1946 in Cartago, Costa Rica. Descendants unknown.

1396 iii. Lloyd B.⁸ Best. Born 8 Aug 1941 in Kalamazoo Co., MI; died there 1941. RN=3932. Twin of RN=3929. Twin of RN=3929. Buried at Riverside Cemetery, Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo Co., MI. Single; no children.

+1397 iv. Richard Allen ⁸ Best. RN=3926.

+1398 v. Janet Loretta ⁸ Best. RN=3930.

1399 vi. Bonnie Jo ⁸ Best. Born 31 Aug 1958 in Kalamazoo Co., MI; died 14 Dec 1958 in Coldwater, Branch Co., MI. RN=3931. Single; no children.

+1400 vii. Mary Aileen ⁸ Best. RN=4333.

Married (2) Mary Corinne Blackwood on 27 Sep 1984 in Searcy, White Co., AR. RN=14722. She was born 2 Oct 1913 in Des Arc, Prairie Co., AR; died there 3 Oct 1998. Both Earnest and Mary are buried at Lakeside Cemetery, Des Arc, Prairie Co., AR. Descendants, if any, unknown.

1017. Jewell Boyd ⁷ Best. (Charles Winfield ⁶, Charles Burrow ⁵, Abijah ⁴, Jonathan ³, Bostian ², Sebastian ¹, Anton ^A, ? ^B). Born 2 Oct 1895 in Arkabutla, Tate Co., MS; died 13 Mar 1982 in San Antonio, Bexar Co., TX. RN=1237. 1900 Census, Tate Co., MS, 1910 Census, Harrison Co., MS, 1930, 1940 Censuses, Harris Co., TX.

Married (1) Margaret Callahan on 1 Nov 1919, place unknown. She was born on 8 Aug 1894 in Japan; died 21 Feb 1953 in Santa Clara, Santa Clara Co., CA. RN=1242. Burial location unknown. Children:

1401 i. Dr. Jay Boyd ⁸ Best. Born 21 Nov 1921 in Tulsa, Tulsa Co., OK; died 8 Apr 1998 in Fort Collins, Larimer Co., CO. RN=1243. Occupation: Geologist. Married Anne Williams on 13 Feb 1983, place unknown. RN=13226. He was cremated; disposition of ashes unknown. Descendants unknown.

+1402 ii. CAPT William Callahan Billy ⁸ Best, M.D., USN. RN=1244.

Married (2) Bonnie Belle ?, date and place unknown. She was born 28 Apr 1915 in Alto, Cherokee Co., TX; died 26 Sep 1989 in San Antonio, Bexar Co., TX. RN=14837. Both Jewell and Bonnie are buried at Sunset Memorial Park, San Antonio, Bexar Co., TX. No known children.

1018. Donnie Emma ⁷ Best. (Charles Winfield ⁶, Charles Burrow ⁵, Abijah ⁴, Jonathan ³, Bostian ², Sebastian ¹, Anton ^A, ? ^B). Born 28 Apr 1899 in Strayhorn, Tate Co., MS; death date and place unknown. RN=1238. 1900 Census, Tate Co., MS, 1910 Census, Harrison Co., MS, 1920 Census, Chicot Co., AR, 1930, 1940 Censuses, Harris Co., TX.

Married Clarence Holmes Welch, Sr., son of J. W. Welch and Elizabeth McFadden, on 11 Feb 1926 in MS. He was born 2 Aug 1897 in Brookhaven, Lincoln Co., MS; died 2 Apr 1942 in Houston, Harris Co., TX. RN=1245. [NOTE 1: Dates confirmed by death certificate.] He is buried at Forest Park Cemetery in Houston, Harris Co., TX. [NOTE 2: Following Clarence's death, Donnie married Elmer Luther Hawkins on 16 Sep 1950 in Richmond, Fort Bend Co., TX. RN=14135. He was born 7 Jul 1896, place unknown; died 26 Jul 1970 in Houston, Harris Co., TX. Both Donnie and Elmer are also buried at First Park Cemetery, Houston, Harris Co., TX. He served as a Pvt. with the 94th Balloon Co., Air Service, during WWI.] Children (by Welch):

+1403 i. Clarence Holmes ⁸ Welch, Jr. RN=1246.

+1404 ii. Robert Westley ⁸ Welch. RN=1247.

+1405 iii. Donald Ray ⁸Welch, Sr. RN=1248.

1020. COL Ethridge Charles ⁷ Best. (Charles Winfield ⁶, Charles Burrow ⁵, Abijah ⁴, Jonathan ³, Bostian ², Sebastian ¹, Anton ^A, ? ^B). Born 26 Jun 1910 in Newport, Jackson Co., AR; died 8 Feb 1967, place unknown. RN=1240. [NOTE: Graduated from the Naval Academy in Annapolis, Anne Arundel Co., MD in 1933; served as a Major in the Marine Corps (Air) during WWII; retired as a Colonel.] 1930, 1940 Censuses, Anne Arundel Co., MD.

Married Florence Colette Schwerin 1 Jun 1935 in White Co., TN. RN=12464. She was born 7 Sep 1912 in Illinois; died 18 Jun 1977 in Homewood, Cook Co., IL. Both Ethridge and Florence are buried at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Arlington Co., VA (Section 3, Site 2093-B). Children:

1406 i. Collette Duane ⁸Best. Born 28 Jun 1937 in San Diego Co., CA; living. RN=12465. Married George Duncan Larkin on 11 Aug 1962 in Nashua, Hillsboro Co., NH. RN=14895. Descendants unknown.

1407 ii. Demaris E.⁸Best. Born 1 Mar 1939 in San Diego Co., CA; living. RN=12466. Married John E. Tomlin on 7 Nov 1970 in Norwalk, Fairfield Co., CT. RN=12467. He was born 1933, place unknown; living. Descendants unknown.

1022. Iris Holder ⁷ Best. (Robert Marion ⁶, Charles Burrow ⁵, Abijah ⁴, Jonathan ³, Bostian ², Sebastian ¹, Anton ^A, ? ^B). Born 6 Oct 1902 in Lonoke, Lonoke Co., AR; died 3 Oct 1987 in Little Rock, Pulaski Co., AR. RN=576. 1910 Census, Pulaski Co., AR; 1920 Census, White Co., AR; 1930, 1940 Censuses, Pulaski Co., AR.

Married Tonsie Lee Nash ca 1928 in AR. Tonsie was born 10 Jun 1904 in AR; died 3 Dec 1997, Mesquite, Dallas Co., TX. RN=1621. Both Iris and Tonsie are buried at Pinecrest Memorial Park, Saline Co., AR. Children:

+1408 i. Robert Nash ⁸Best. RN=1622.

+1409 ii. Ralph Vernon ⁸ Best. RN=1623.

1023. Newell Judson ⁷ Best. (Robert Marion ⁶, Charles Burrow ⁵, Abijah ⁴, Jonathan ³, Bostian ², Sebastian ¹, Anton ^A, ? ^B). Born 10 Mar 1905 in Des Arc, Prairie Co., AR; died 17 Mar 1993 in Cabot, Lonoke Co., AR. RN=577. 1910 Census, Pulaski Co., AR; 1920 Census, Tate Co., MS; 1930. 1940 Censuses, Pulaski Co., AR.

Married Katherine "Katie" Marie Squires, daughter of James Arthur and Laura Catherine (née Kindy) Squires, on 12 Jun 1937 in Pulaski Co., AR. Katie was born 21 Nov 1915 in Arkansas; died 25 Jun 2000 in Cabot, Lonoke Co., AR RN=1630. Both Newell and "Katie" are buried at Olive Hill Cemetery, Saline Co., AR. Children:

1410 i. Chester Wayne ⁸Best. Born 31 Oct 1939 in North Little Rock, Pulaski Co., AR; died there 12 Nov 1939. RN=1631. Buried at Olive Hill Cemetery, Saline Co., AR. Single; no children.

+1411 ii. Bonnie Avalene ⁸Best. RN=1632.

1025. Neely Lee ⁷ Best. (Robert Marion ⁶, Charles Burrow ⁵, Abijah ⁴, Jonathan ³, Bostian ², Sebastian ¹, Anton ^A, ? ^B). Born 17 Dec 1909 in Alexander, Pulaski Co., AR; died 4 Mar 1995 in Dallas, Dallas Co., TX. RN=579. 1910, 1920, 1930, 1940 Censuses, Pulaski Co., AR.

Married Herman Raymond Clark, son of John Thomas Clark and Ellen Nancy Davis, on 4 Jul 1935 in Little Rock, Pulaski Co., AR. RN=583. He was born 1 Jan 1910 in Lake City, Craighead Co., AR; died 27 Jul 1984 in Little Rock, Pulaski Co., AR. Both Neely and Herman are buried at Pinecrest Memorial Park, Saline Co., AR. Children:

1412 i. Mary Ellen ⁸Clark. Born 28 Jun 1940 in Little Rock, Pulaski Co., AR; died there 28 Jun 1940. RN=2571. Single; no children. Twin of RN=587.

+1413 ii. Jo Ellen ⁸Clark. RN=587.

1027. Robbie "Bobbie" Joe ⁷ Best. (Robert Marion ⁶, Charles Burrow ⁵, Abijah ⁴, Jonathan ³, Bostian ², Sebastian ¹, Anton ^A, ? ^B). Born on 12 Aug 1912 in Alexander, Pulaski Co., AR; died 1 Dec 1990 in Manhattan, Riley Co., KS. RN=581. 1920, 1930, 1940 Censuses, Pulaski Co., AR.

Married Floyd Brooksher Sloat, son of Donald H. and Clara A. (n e Grober) Sloat, on 30 Dec 1945 in Batesville, Independence Co., AR. Floyd was born 5 Mar 1915 in Ft. Smith, Sebastian Co., AR; died 13 Dec 2008 in Manhattan, Riley Co., KS. RN=585. [NOTE: Served in the Army during WWII.] Double marker for both "Bobbie" and Floyd at Sunrise Cemetery, Manhattan, Riley Co., KS (bodies were donated to the University of Kansas Medical Center). Children:

+1414 i. David Eugene ⁸Sloat. RN=591.

+1415 ii. Ruth Ann ⁸Sloat. RN=592.

1416 iii. Paul Brooksher ⁸ Sloat. Born in Manhattan, Riley Co., KS on 5 May 1950; died 27 Oct 1990 in Denver, Denver Co., CO. RN=593. Single; no children.

1028. Nellie Voil ⁷ Best. (Robert Marion ⁶, Charles Burrow ⁵, Abijah ⁴, Jonathan ³, Bostian ², Sebastian ¹, Anton ^A, ? ^B). Born in Alexander, Pulaski Co., AR on 29 Nov 1914; died 1 Sep 1978 in Little Rock, Pulaski Co., AR. RN=3. 1920, 1930, 1940 Censuses, Pulaski Co., AR.

Married John Rudolph Helbron, son of John Jacob Helbron and Maria Theresia Smreker, on 31 Oct 1938 in Little Rock, Pulaski Co., AR. RN=2. John was born 29 Oct 1908 in Shoal Creek, Logan Co., AR; died 3 May 1980 in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Both Nellie and John are buried at Calvary Cemetery, Little Rock, Pulaski Co., AR. Children:

+1417 i. John William "Bill" ⁸Helbron. RN=1.

+1418 ii. Mary Nell ⁸Helbron. RN=571.

1029. William Enoch ⁷McCain. (Donnie Best McCain ⁶, Charles Burrow ⁵, Abijah ⁴, Jonathan ³, Bostian ², Sebastian ¹, Anton ^A, ? ^B). Born 20 Jun 1896, probably in McCrory, Woodruff Co., AR; died 28 Sep 1944 in Memphis, Shelby Co., TN. RN=1251. 1910, 1920 Censuses, Woodruff Co., AR. 1930 Census, Pulaski Co., AR, 1940 Census, Shelby Co., TN. He is buried at Memorial Park Cemetery, Memphis, Shelby Co., TN.

Married Ethel Reeder on 26 May 1926 in Shelby Co., TN. RN=6709. She was born ca 1904 in Okolona, Chickasaw Co., MS; death date and place unknown.

1419 i. William "Bill" T.⁸ McCain. Born 28 May 1927 in Dallas, Dallas Co., TX; died 20 Nov 1999 in Loganville, Gwinnett Co., GA. RN=6710. Burial location unknown. Descendants unknown.

1030. Irma Elliot ⁷ Best. (Edwin Quil ⁶, Charles Burrow ⁵, Abijah ⁴, Jonathan ³, Bostian ², Sebastian ¹, Anton ^A, ? ^B). Born 26 Apr 1902, probably in Judsonia, White Co., AR; died 12 Oct 1993 in Blytheville, Mississippi Co., AR. RN=1253. 1910, 1920 Census, White Co., AR, 1930 Census, Craighead Co., AR, 1940 Census, Pulaski Co., AR.

Married Raymond Erskia Wools, son of B. and Flora (?) Wools on 28 Jul 1920 in Judsonia, White Co., AR. RN=1256. Ray was born 27 Jan 1898 in AR; died 27 Mar 1964 in AR. Her burial location unknown; he is buried at Oaklawn Memorial Gardens, Searcy, White Co., AR. Children:

1420 i. Mary Madeline ⁸Wools. Born 14 Apr 1922 in Judsonia, White Co., AR; died 5 Jan 2009 in Hot Springs, Garland Co., AR. RN=1257. Married Lando Thurl McSpadden on 4 Jun 1943 in Dade Co., FL. RN=14424. He was born 15 Feb 1921 in Mount Pleasant, Izard Co., AR; died 1 Jan 2013 in Hot Springs, Garland Co., AR. Her burial location unknown; he is buried at Pinecrest Memorial Park, Alexander, Saline Co., AR. Descendants unknown.

1031. Philip Holden ⁷ Best. (Edwin Quil ⁶, Charles Burrow ⁵, Abijah ⁴, Jonathan ³, Bostian ², Sebastian ¹, Anton ^A, ? ^B). Born 27 Jun 1911 in Newport, Jackson Co., AR; died 6 Oct 1991 in Sun City, Maricopa Co., AZ. RN=1255. [NOTE 1: Served in the Air Force in WWII & Korea; retired as a Colonel.] 1920 Census, Jackson Co., AR, 1930 Census, Sebastian Co., AR, 1940 Census, Pulaski Co., AR.

Married Majorie May Lewis on 20 Sep 1932 in Pineville, McDonald Co., MO. RN=2120. Born ca 1910 in AR; death date and place unknown. Burial locations unknown. Children:

1421 i. Betty Evelyn ⁸Best. Born 23 Mar 1933 in Fayetteville, Washington Co., AR; living. RN=2121. Married John Titcomb Sprague, Jr. on 9 Jun 1951 in Montgomery Co., AL. RN=13829. He was born 17 Jul 1929 in Washington, District of Columbia; died 29 Mar 2000 in Waverly, Sussex Co., VA. [NOTE 2: Served as a Colonel in the Army during Korea & Vietnam.] He is buried at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Arlington Co., VA. Descendants unknown.

1422 ii. Joan Carolyn ⁸Best. Born ca 1936 in Little Rock, Pulaski Co., AR; living. RN=2122. Married Richard Lawrence McVeigh in Mar 1959, possibly in Albuquerque, Bernalillo Co., NM, but not confirmed. RN=13830. He was born 12 Jun 1933 in Spalding, Greeley Co., NE; died 18 Nov 2007 in Green Valley, Pima Co., AZ. He is interred at Green Valley Cemetery, Green Valley, Pima Co., AZ. Descendants unknown.

1423 iii. Barbara Ann ⁸ Best. Born 12 Jan 1942, place unknown; died 23 Mar 2016 in Bakersfield, Kern Co., CA. RN=2123. Married Frederic R. Hunter on 20 Jul 1963 in Orange Co., CA. RN=13831. He was born 7 Jun 1939 in Canton, Stark Co., OH; living. Descendants unknown.

1424 iv. Cynthia Lee ⁸ Best. Born 14 May 1947, place unknown; living. RN=2124. Married Joseph John Blakely on 6 Dec 1966 in San Diego, San Diego Co., CA. RN=13832. He was born 9 Oct 1946, place unknown; died 14 Feb 2020 in Indiana. He was cremated. Descendants unknown.

1035. Polly Jean ⁷Best. (Berry Joseph ⁶, Charles Burrow ⁵, Abijah ⁴, Jonathan ³, Bostian ², Sebastian ¹, Anton ^A, ? ^B). Born 19 Dec 1922 in Jackson Co., AR; died 14 Jul 1981 in Little Rock, Pulaski Co., AR. RN=1263. 1940 Census, Jackson Co., AR. [NOTE: Unable to locate her in the 1930 Census.]

Married Arnold Bigelow Fellows on 10 Mar 1944 in Newport, Jackson Co., AR. RN=1418. He was born 8 May 1918, place unknown; died 8 May 1958, place unknown. Both Polly and Arnold are buried at Walnut Grove Cemetery, Newport, Jackson Co., AR. Children:

1425 i. Leslie Reed ⁸Fellows. Born 2 Jul 1945, place unknown; living. RN=1419. Descendants unknown.

1426 ii. John Best ⁸Fellows. Born 7 Dec 1946 in Newport, Jackson Co., AR; died 20 May 2020, place unknown. RN=1420. Married Shairon Haigwood on 30 Jul 1977, place unknown. RN=1424. Her birth date and place unknown; living. He is buried at Walnut Grove Cemetery, Newport, Jackson Co., AR. Descendants unknown.

1427 iii. Elizabeth Brooks ⁸ Fellows. Born 30 May 1951, place unknown; living. RN=1422. Descendants unknown.

1039. Jewel Juanita ⁷ Best. (Ira D.⁶, Charles Burrow ⁵, Abijah ⁴, Jonathan ³, Bostian², Sebastian ¹, Anton ^A, ? ^B). Born 15 Oct 1922, probably Jackson Co., AR; died 2015 in Franklin Co., TN. RN=1270. 1940 Census, Jackson Co., AR. She is buried at Memorial Park Cemetery, Memphis, Shelby Co., TN. [NOTE: Unable to locate her in the 1930 Census.]

Married Ralph Lawrence Grayson, Sr. on 6 Dec 1941 in Garland Co., AR. RN=1426. He was born 29 Apr 1921 in Fort Smith, Sebastian Co., AR; died 1991, place unknown. Children:

1428 i. Ralph Lawrence "Larry" ⁸Grayson, Jr. Born 17 Aug 1942 in AR; died 7 Mar 1967 in Merced Co., CA. RN=1427. Married Helen Frances "Frankie" Whitington, date and place unknown. RN=13466. She was born 1 Jul 1943, place unknown; died 7 Mar 1967 in Merced Co., CA. Both "Larry" and "Frankie" died in an automobile crash and are buried at Memorial Park Cemetery, Memphis, Shelby Co., TN. No known children.

1429 ii. David ⁸Grayson. Born ca 1944 in GA; living. RN=1428. Descendants unknown.

1430 iii. Douglas ⁸ Grayson. Born ca 1948 in AR; living. RN=1429. Descendants unknown.

1431 iv. Anita ⁸ Grayson. Born Dec 1949 in MS; living. RN=1430. Descendants unknown.

1052. Lois ⁷ Roberson. (Archibald "Archie" William ⁶, Sarah Jane Beam Best Roberson ⁵, Abijah ⁴, Jonathan ³, Bostian ², Sebastian ¹, Anton ^A, ? ^B). Born 7 Apr 1902 in Howard Co., AR; died 22 May 1964, place unknown. RN=4547. 1910, 1920, 1930, 1940 Censuses, Howard Co., AR, 1950 Census, Chaves Co., NM.

Married Jesse E. Jones on 4 Jan 1920 in Howard Co., AR. RN=10327. He was born 1 Jul 1900 in AR; died 21 Feb 1975 in GA. [NOTE 1: The 1920 Census was taken on 22 Jan 1920.] She is buried at South Park Cemetery, Roswell, Chaves Co., NM; he is buried at Parkhill Cemetery, Columbus, Muscogee Co., GA. Children:

1432 i. Frances Maudine ⁸ Jones. Born on 11 Oct 1920 in Howard Co., AR; died 5 Oct 1970 in Hagerman, Chaves Co., NM. RN=10331. Married Stanley Victor Sherwood on 11 Sep 1937 in Pike Co., AR. RN=14425. He was born 27 Jan 1912 in Beckham Co., OK; died 15 Dec 1987 in Hagerman, Chaves Co., NM. [NOTE 2: Following Frances' death in 1970, Stanley married Phyllis Lucille (née Rice) Bixler on 17 May 1974, place unknown. RN=15391. She was born 29 Sep 1917 in Marysville, Union Co., OH; died 27 Feb 1984, place unknown.] Frances, Stanley, and Phyllis are all buried at Hagerman Cemetery, Hagerman, Chaves Co., NM. Descendants unknown.

1433 ii. Willie ⁸Jones. Born 8 Feb 1925 in White Cliffs, Sevier Co., AR; died 18 Nov 1991, place unknown. RN=10332. Burial location unknown. Descendants unknown.

1434 iii. Ruth "Ruthie" Evelyn ⁸Jones. Born 11 Mar 1929 in Little Rock, Pulaski Co., AR, died 7 Jun 2013 in Columbus, Muscogee Co., GA. RN=10333. Married Francis Marion Bridges on 24 Sep 1946 inWebster Co., GA. RN=15117. He was born 18 Jun 1926 in Webster Co., GA; died 6 Oct 1990 in Muscogee Co., GA. [NOTE 3: Served as a Pvt. in the Army Air Corps during WWII.] Both Ruthie and Francis are buried at Parkhill Cemetery, Columbus, Muscogee Co., GA. Descendants unknown.

1435 iv. Essie ⁸Jones. Born ca 1933 in Howard Co., AR. RN=10334. Descendants unknown.

1436 v. Annie ⁸Jones. Born ca 1934 in Howard Co., AR. RN=10335. Descendants unknown.

1437 vi. Otis Lee ⁸Jones. Born 29 Apr 1936 in Mineral Springs, Howard Co., AR; died 27 Dec 2001 in Vista, San Diego Co., CA. RN=10336. [NOTE 4: Served as a MSGT in the Marine Corps during Korea & Vietnam.] Buried at Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery, San Diego, San Diego Co., CA. Descendants unknown.

1438 vii. Clyde Franklin ⁸Jones, Sr. Born 13 Dec 1938 in Little Rock, Pulaski Co., AR; died 12 Jun 2003 in Eunice, Lea Co., NM. RN=10337. Burial location unknown. Descendants unknown.

1053. Weir Elmer ⁷ Roberson, Sr. (Winfield B.⁶, Sarah Jane Beam Best Roberson ⁵, Abijah ⁴, Jonathan ³, Bostian ², Sebastian ¹, Anton ^A, ? ^B). Born May 1891 in Howard Co., AR; died 9 Jul 1945 in Ouachita Co., AR. RN=4549. 1900 Census, Howard Co., AR, 1910 Census, Sevier Co., AR, 1920 Census, Howard Co., AR, 1930 Census, Pike Co., AR.

Married (1) Claudia M. Jones on 9 Jun 1911 in Tokio, Pike Co., AR. RN=10346. She was born 15 May 1893 in AR; died 11 May 1969 in Hot Springs, Garland Co., AR. Divorced 3 Aug 1937 in Garland Co., AR. She is buried at Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Hot Springs, Garland Co., AR. Children:

1439 i. Weir Elmer ⁸Roberson, Jr. Born 7 Mar 1923 in Hempstead Co., AR; died 1 Jun 2003 in Hot Springs, Garland Co., AR. RN=10347. Married Lenora Elisabeth Merritt on 1 Apr 1944 in Garland Co., AR. RN=10348. She was born 23 Mar 1922, place unknown; died in Hot Springs, Garland Co., AR, date unknown. [NOTE 1: He served as a CM3 in the Navy during WWII.] Both Weir Jr. and Lenora are buried at Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Hot Springs, Garland Co., AR. Descendants unknown.

Married (2) Clarine F. (née Boyd) McCuller Allen on 24 Aug 1940 in Union Co., AR. RN=10554. She was born 13 Jan 1902 in TX; died 1981 in Garland Co., AR. Both Weir Sr. and Clarine are buried at Greenwood Cemetery, Camden, Ouachita Co., AR. [NOTE 2: She had been married previously to (1) J. L. R. McCuller on 29 Oct 1916 in Nevada Co., AR (No RN)& (2) to C. E. Allen on 25 Dec 1930 in Nevada Co., AR. (No RN). Divorced, dates and places unknown.] Descendants, if any, unknown.

1054. Florence Ethel ⁷ Roberson. (Winfield B.⁶, Sarah Jane Beam Best Roberson ⁵, Abijah ⁴, Jonathan ³, Bostian ², Sebastian ¹, Anton ^A, ? ^B). Born 3 Aug 1892 in Howard Co., AR; died 16 Jan 1947 in Hempstead Co., AR. RN=4550. 1910 Census, Pike Co., AR, 1920, 1930, 1940 Censuses, Hempstead Co., AR.

Married George Monroe Adams, Sr. ca 1907 in AR. RN=6438. He was born 22 Jan 1886 in AR; died 4 Aug 1955, place unknown. She is buried at Merrell Cemetery, Hempstead Co., AR; he is buried at Mount Harmony Cemetery, Haskell, Saline Co., AR. Children:

1440 i. Loura E.⁸Adams. Born 13 Jul 1910 in Hempstead Co., AR; died 18 Mar 1991 in Merrell, Hempstead Co., AR. RN=10329. Married Glen Robert Brown, date and place unknown. RN=14426. He was born 14 Aug 1913 in Nashville, Howard Co., AR; died 20 Jan 1967 in Houston, Harris Co., TX. [NOTE 1: His dates confirmed via death certificate.] Both Loura and Glen are buried at Merrell Cemetery, Hempstead Co., AR. Descendants unknown.

1441 ii. Gentry Elmer ⁸Adams. Born 29 Dec 1912 in McCaskill, Hempstead Co., AR; death date and place unknown. RN=10330. Married Evelyn Clark on 14 Nov 1930 in Howard Co., AR. RN=10303. She was born 22 Aug 1901 in AR; died 16 Dec 1966, place unknown. [NOTE 2: Per the 1940 Census, Lincoln Co,., Co., AR, he was an inmate at the AR State Penitentiary.] Divorced, date and place unknown. His burial location unknown; she is buried at Old Washington Cemetery, Washington, Hempstead Co., AR. Descendants unknown.

1442 iii. Dorothy Mae "Dot" ⁸Adams. Born 2 Aug 1915 in Hempstead Co., AR; died there 24 Nov 2010. RN=10338. Married Fred B. Perry on 5 Nov 1939 in Hempstead Co., AR. RN=10339. He was born 20 Sep 1910 in GA; died 3 Oct 1973 in Hempstead Co., AR. [NOTE 3: Served as a S2C in the Navy during WWII.] Dorothy and Fred are buried at Merrell Cemetery, Hempstead Co., AR. Descendants unknown.

1443 iv. Chloe B.⁸Adams. Born ca 1918 in Hempstead Co., AR; died there pre-Apr 1930. RN=10340. Single; no children.

1444 v. Melvin Lestel ⁸Adams, Sr. Born 7 Jun 1921 in McCaskill, Hempstead Co., AR; died 7 Jul 1974 in Texarkana, Bowie Co., TX. RN=10341. [NOTE 4: Served as a Pvt. in the Army during WWII.] Married Norma Lee Carroll on 13 Feb 1947, place unknown. RN=14427. She was born 29 Dec 1925 in OK; died 1 Oct 2004 in Bowie Co., TX. Both Melvin and Norma are buried at Chapelwood Memorial Gardens & Mausoleum, Wake Village, Bowie Co., TX. Descendants unknown.

1445 vi. Willie Blanche ⁸Adams. Born 27 Apr 1926 in McCaskill, Hempstead Co., AR; died 29 Sep 2001 in Texarkana, Bowie Co., TX. RN=10342. Married (1) Carl E. Stevenson on 20 Jul 1943 in Hempstead Co., AR. RN=10345. He was born 11 Aug 1920 in AR; died 23 Dec 1976 in Texarkana, Miller Co., AR. [NOTE 5: Served as a Pvt. in the Army during WWII.] He is buried at East Memorial Gardens, Texarkana, Miller Co., AR. Descendants unknown. Following Carl's death in 1976, she married (2) John Arlis Merchant on 31 Dec 1977 in Bowie Co., TX. RN=14428. [NOTE 6: This was his 3^rdmarriage.] He was born 4 Nov 1921 in Nevada Co., AR; died 12 Jun 2006 in Texarkana, Bowie Co., TX. Both Blanche and John are interred at Chapelwood Memorial Gardens & Mausoleum, Wake Village, Bowie Co., TX. Descendants unknown.

1446 vii. George Monroe ⁸Adams, Jr. Born ca 1931 in Hempstead Co., AR; death date and place unknown. RN=10343. Descendants unknown.

1447 viii. Norma ⁸Adams. Born ca 1935 in Hempstead Co., AR; death date and place unknown. RN=10344. Descendants unknown.

1056. Jennie V.⁷ Parker. (Robert A.⁶, Sarah Jane Beam Best Parker ⁵, Abijah ⁴, Jonathan ³, Bostian ², Sebastian ¹, Anton ^A, ? ^B). Born 24 Dec 1891 in Faulkner Co., AR; died there 22 Jan 1980. RN=10723. 1900, 1920, 1930, 1940 Censuses, Faulkner Co., AR.

Married Rev. Earnest Franklin Simmons on 28 Apr 1912 in Conway, Faulkner Co., AR. RN=10728. He was born 19 Nov 1885 in AR; died 1 Jun 1974 in Faulkner Co., AR. Occupation: Southern Baptist minister. Both Jennie and Ernest are buried at Beryl Cemetery, Vilonia, Faulkner Co., AR. [NOTE 1: All of their children have names beginning with "D".] Children:

1448 i. Drucie Addrie ⁸Simmons. Born 27 Apr 1913 in Faulkner Co., AR; died 30 Jul 2006 in Vilonia, Faulkner Co., AR. RN=10733. Married Thomas "Tom" Kelly Fortner on 26 Oct 1935 in Faulkner Co., AR. RN=12159. "Tom" was born 25 Aug 1915 in Vilonia, Faulkner Co., AR; died there 13 Feb 1996. [NOTE 2: Served as a TEC4 in the Army during WWII.] Both Drucie and Tom are buried at Beryl Cemetery, Vilonia, Faulkner Co., AR. Descendants unknown.

1449 ii. Doyle Kidd ⁸Simmons. Born 10 Jun 1915 in Hamlet, Faulkner Co., AR; died 29 Oct 2003 in Conway, Faulkner Co., AR. RN=10734. Married Alice Mae Lewis on 5 Sep 1934 in Faulkner Co., AR. RN=12158. She was born 1 Apr 1916 in Conway, Faulkner Co., AR; died 19 Mar 1996 in Little Rock, Pulaski Co., AR. Both Doyle and Alice are buried at Crestlawn Memorial Park, Conway, Faulkner Co., AR. Descendants unknown.

1450 iii. Darrell D.⁸Simmons. Born ca 1917 in Faulkner Co., AR; death date and place unknown. RN=10735. Descendants unknown.

1451 iv. Delma Ernestine ⁸Simmons. Born ca 1918 in Faulkner Co., AR; died 23 Oct 2008 in Conway, Faulkner Co., AR. RN=10736. Married Wayman Odell Harris on 3 Nov 1939 in Faulkner Co., AR. RN=12157. He was born 29 Jun 1918 in Little Rock, Pulaski Co., AR; died May 1986 in Vilonia, Faulkner Co., AR. Both Delma and Waymon are buried at Crestlawn Memorial Park, Conway, Faulkner Co., AR. Descendants unknown.

1452 v. Dennis Parker ⁸Simmons. Born 4 May 1919 in Vilonia, Faulkner Co., AR; died 21 Oct 1997 in Bowie Co., TX. RN=10737. [NOTE 3: Served as a Cpl. in the Army during WWII.] Married Rosemary Virginia (née Roach) Kight on 17 Jul 1949 in Faulkner Co., AR. RN=12160. [NOTE 4: She had been previously married to Herbert Kight, on 9 Jun 1936 in Miller Co., AR. RN=13719. He was born 4 Jan 1916 in TX; died 20 Jun 1948 in Atlanta, Cass Co., TX. He is buried at Pine Crest Cemetery, Atlanta, Cass Co., TX. Descendants, if any, unknown.] She was born 27 May 1920 in Queen City, Cass Co., TX; died there 24 Nov 2003. [NOTE 5: Their tombstone says they were married 17 Jul 1949 but her name is listed as Rosemary V. ; her maiden name was Roach.] Both Dennis and Rosemary are buried at Springdale Cemetery, Springdale, Cass Co., TX. Descendants unknown.

1453 vi. Dexter Samuel ⁸Simmons. Born 12 Apr 1923 in Faulkner Co., AR; died 29 Jan 2006 in Porter, Montgomery Co., TX. RN=10729. [NOTE 6: Served in the Marine Corps during WWII; although he was not one of the 5 Marines that raised the American flag on Iwo Jima, he was a member of the same unit.] Married Audrey Dee (née Porter) Taylor on 19 Apr 1957 in Vilonia, Faulkner Co., AR. RN=15156. [NOTE 7: She had previously been married to William Norman Taylor on 11 Apr 1938 in Keltys, Angelina Co., TX; he died on 23 Dec 1954 in Houston, Harris Co., TX. (No RN).] She was born 25 Mar 1920 in Huntington, Angelina Co., TX; died 5 May 1999 in Porter, Montgomery Co., TX. Burial locations unknown. Descendants unknown.

1454 vii. Dorcas Victoria ⁸Simmons. Born 19 Dec 1924 in Vilonia, Faulkner Co., AR; died there 24 Jun 2009. RN=10730. Married Rev. Joel Browne Measel ca 1987, place unknown. RN=15157. He was born 8 Aug 1911 in AR; died 31 Dec 1996 in Faulkner Co., AR. [NOTE 8: He had previously been married to Eva Ray Hill ca 1935 in KY (No RN); she died in Dec 1966.] Occupation: Southern Baptist minister. Both Dorcas and Joel are buried at Beryl Cemetery, Vilonia, Faulkner Co., AR. Descendants unknown.

1455 viii. Doris Jean ⁸Simmons. Born 4 Apr 1927 in Beryl, Faulkner Co., AR; died 1 Jul 2011 in Conway, Faulkner Co., AR. RN=10731. Married Eugene Elwood "Gene" Shaw on 18 Dec 1948 in Faulkner Co., AR. RN=12161. He was born 25 Sep 1929 in Liberty Twp., Pope Co., AR; died 25 Sep 2004 in Conway, Faulkner Co., AR. Both Doris and "Gene" are buried at Crestview Memorial Park, Conway, Faulkner Co., AR. Descendants unknown.

1456 ix. Donnie Jeanne ⁸Simmons. Born 2 Mar 1932 in Faulkner Co., AR; died 14 Sep 2020 in Heber Springs, Cleburne Co., AR. RN=10732. Married William "Willie" Harmon Sartain on 19 Aug 1951, place unknown. RN=15158. He was born 11 May 1921 in Wolf Bayou, Cleburne Co., AR; died 11 Apr 1998 in Heber Springs, Cleburne Co., AR. [NOTE 9: Served as a Pvt. in the Army during WWII.] [NOTE 10: He had been married previously to Adele Hazelwood in Mar 1947 in Cleburne Co., AR. No RN. They were divorced in Aug 1947 in Cleburne Co., AR.] Both Donnie and "Willie" are buried at Cleburne County Memorial Gardens, Heber Springs, Cleburne Co., AR. Descendants unknown.

1058. Luther Martin ⁷ Parker. (Robert A.⁶, Sarah Jane Beam Best Parker ⁵, Abijah ⁴, Jonathan ³, Bostian ², Sebastian ¹, Anton ^A, ? ^B). Born 15 Feb 1898 in Faulkner Co., AR; died 30 Jul 1971 in North Little Rock, Pulaski Co., AR. RN=10725. 1900, 1910, 1920 Censuses, Faulkner Co., AR; 1930 Census, White Co., AR; 1940 Census, Lonoke Co., AR.

Married Imer Patrick on 26 Jun 1915 in Conway, Faulkner Co., AR. RN=11006. She was born 15 Aug 1894 in AR; died 23 Jul 1979 in North Little Rock, Pulaski Co., AR. Burial locations unknown. Children:

1457 i. Martha Marcell ⁸Parker. Born 22 Aug 1917 in AR; died 20 Jun 2003, place unknown. RN=11007. Married Curley Stewart on 12 Oct 1933 in Conway, Faulkner Co., AR. RN=12188. He was born 5 Feb 1912 in AR; died 10 Aug 1984 in Conway, Faulkner Co., AR. Both Marcell and Curley are buried at Oak Bowery Cemetery, Conway, Faulkner Co., AR. Descendants unknown.

1458 ii. Ladel Elroy ⁸Parker. Born 28 Aug 1920 in Conway, Faulkner Co., AR; died 29 Apr 1949 in North Little Rock, Pulaski Co., AR. RN=11008. [NOTE 1: Served as a Pvt. with the 273^rd Army Air Forces Unit during WWII.] Buried at Oak Bowery Cemetery, Conway, Faulkner Co., AR. Descendants unknown.

1459 iii. Arden Eugene ⁸Parker. Born 26 Oct 1923 in AR; died 22 Jan 1964 in Caddo Parish, LA. RN=11009. [NOTE 2: Served as a S2c in the Navy aboard the U.S.S. New Jersey (BB-62) during WWII).] Buried at Little Rock National Cemetery, Little Rock, Pulaski Co., AR. Descendants unknown.

1460 iv. Lee Roy ⁸Parker. Born 4 Aug 1926 in AR; died 17 Jan 1984 in Houston, Harris Co., TX. RN=11010. Married Claudina Rowland on 24 Oct 1944 in Lonoke Co., AR. RN=15180. She was born ca 1927 in AR; living. His burial location unknown. Descendants unknown.

1461 v. Arley James ⁸Parker. Born 26 May 1929 in Austin, Lonoke Co., AR; died 18 Feb 2011 in Lawton, Comanche Co., OK. RN=11011. [NOTE 3: Served as a helicopter mechanic (SFC) in the Army during WWII, Korea, and Vietnam.] Married (1) Velma D. Johnson on 17 Sep 1950 in Saline Co., AR. RN=12185. She was born ca 1927, place unknown; death date and place unknown. Descendants unknown. Married (2) Wanda Lou Jarrell on 26 Apr 1961 in Bell Co., TX. RN=12186. She was born 22 Aug 1927, place unknown; died 25 Jan 1987, place unknown. Descendants unknown. Married (3) Betty Jean Spanhanks on 6 May 1988 inWichita Falls, Wichita Co., TX. RN=12187. She was born 8 Dec 1951, place unknown; died 18 Mar 1991, place unknown. Arley, Wanda, and Betty are all buried at Walters Cemetery, Walters, Cotton Co., OK. Descendants unknown.

1077. Juanita Truelove ⁷ Best. (Charles Monroe ⁶, William Carroll ⁵, Charles "Charlie"⁴, Jonathan ³, Bostian ², Sebastian ¹, Anton ^A, ? ^B). Born 18 Mar 1874 in Alvarado, Johnson Co., TX; died 8 Mar 1964 in Cordell, Washita Co., OK. RN=3262. 1880, 1900 Censuses, Johnson Co., TX, 1910, 1920 Censuses, Washita Co., OK, 1940 Census, Wise Co., TX. [NOTE: Unable to locate family in the 1930 Census.]

Married John Edward Smith, son of Samuel Bell Smith and Catherine Scarberry, on 21 Aug 1898, place unknown. RN=3263. He was born 27 Apr 1876 in Glasgow, Barren Co., KY; died 23 Aug 1963 in Washita Co., OK. Both Juanita and Edward are buried at Lawnview Cemetery, Cordell, Washita Co., OK. Children:

1462 i. Dona Beatrice ⁸Smith. Born 30 Sep 1899 in Alvarado, Johnson Co., TX; died 21 Jul 1980 in Cordell, Washita Co.,OK. RN=3266. Married Guy Markus Currie on 3 Sep 1922 in Cordell, Washita Co., OK. RN=10555. He was born 22 Apr 1898 in Bridgeport, Wise Co., TX; died 31 Jan 1957 in Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CA. Burial locations unknown. Descendants unknown.

+1463 ii. Lois Kate ⁸Smith. RN=3268.

1081. Oscar James ⁷ Best. (James Osro ⁶, William Carroll ⁵, Charles "Charliequot;⁴, Jonathan ³, Bostian ², Sebastian ¹, Anton ^A, ? ^B). Born 30 Aug 1879 in TX; died 8 Oct 1963 in Cordell, Washita Co., OK. RN=3398. 1900 Census, Wise Co., TX; 1910 Census, Haskell Co., TX; 1920, 1930 Censuses, Washita Co., OK, 1940 Census, Potter Co., TX.

Married Minnie Ola Nickell on 9 Oct 1901 in Sunset, Montague Co., TX. Minnie was born 25 Feb 1887 in TX; died 25 Oct 1984 in Oklahoma City, Cleveland Co., OK. RN=7274. Both Oscar and Minnie are buried at Lawnview Cemetery, Cordell, Washita Co., OK. Children:

1464 i. Offie Edgar ⁸Best. Born 3 Sep 1902 in Alvord, Wise Co., TX; died 23 May 1928 in Sayre, Beckham Co., OK. RN=7275. Buried at Lawnview Cemetery, Cordell, Washita Co., OK. Single; no children.

1465 ii. Mamie ⁸Best. Born ca 1905 in TX; death date and place unknown. RN=7276. Descendants unknown.

+1466 iii. John Leo ⁸Best. RN=3399.

1467 iv. Ann Gene ⁸Best. Born 29 Oct 1909 in Alvord, Wise Co., TX; died 4 Aug 1948 in Dumas, Moore Co., TX. RN=7277. Married Fred Southworth, date and place unknown. RN=7284. He was born 8 Feb 1902, place unknown; died Jun 1982, place unknown. Both Ann and Fred are buried at Lawnview Cemetery, Cordell, Washita Co., OK. Descendants unknown.

1468 v. Clayton Clifton ⁸Best. Born 10 Oct 1911 in Mangum, Greer Co., OK; died 11 Dec 1976 in Jacksonville, Cherokee Co., TX. RN=7278. Married Rena Mae Etheridge ca 1938 in TX. RN=13644. She was born in 1917 in Chico, Wise Co., TX; died 7 Apr 1969 in Amarillo, Potter Co., TX. Descendants unknown. Following Rena's death in 1969, Clayton married Oletha (née Weed) Durrett on 19 Jun 1970 in Potter Co., TX. RN=15351. She was born 6 Dec 1912 in Eastland Co., TX; died 23 Jan 1987 in Smith Co., TX. Both Clayton and Rena are buried at Llano Cemetery, Amarillo, Randle Co., TX; Oletha is buried at Bailey County Cemetery, Muleshoe, Bailey Co., TX. No known children (by Clayton).

1469 vi. Margie Oleda ⁸Best. Born 30 Jan 1913 in OK; died 7 Mar 1999 in OK. RN=7279. Married Clarence Joseph Hilbert on 7 Jan 1934 in Purcell, McClain Co., OK. RN=7285. He was born 14 Oct 1907 in OK; died 2 Mar 1992 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Co., OK; Both Margie and Clarence are buried at Sunny Lane Cemetery, Del City, Oklahoma Co., OK. Descendants unknown.

1470 vii. Flora Inez ⁸Best. Born 5 Apr 1914 in Mangum, Greer Co., OK; died 17 Jul 2011 in OK. RN=7280. Married Robert Randall Marsee on 4 Mar 1935 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Co., OK. RN=7286.He was born 12 Jan 1914 in Lexington, Cleveland Co., OK; died Mar 1985 in OK. Both Flora and Robert are buried at Sunset Memorial Park, Norman, Cleveland Co., OK. Descendants unknown.

1471 viii. Myrtle Lee ⁸Best. Born 22 Nov 1915 in OK; died 7 Jun 1994 in Amarillo, Potter Co., TX. RN=7281. Married Elmer Thomas Griffin on 16 Mar 1932 in Caddo Co., OK. RN=7287. He was born 28 Dec 1912, place unknown; died 20 Jul 1977 in Amarillo, Potter Co., TX. Both Myrtle and Elmer are buried at Memorial Park Cemetery, Amarillo, Potter Co., TX. Descendants unknown.

1472 ix. James C.⁸Best. Born 1 Apr 1919 in OK; died 23 Jun 1995 in New Braunfels, Comal Co, TX. RN=7282. Married Ethel Layfatte Kellum on 25 Oct 1941 in Deaf Smith Co., TX. RN=13955. She was born 20 Jan 1917 in TX; died 24 Jun 2002 in Converse, Bexar Co., TX. Burial locations unknown. Descendants unknown.

1082. Joseph Minco ⁷ Best. (James Osro ⁶, William Carroll ⁵, Charles "Charlie"⁴, Jonathan ³, Bostian ², Sebastian ¹, Anton ^A, ? ^B). Born 15 Jan 1882 in Dallas, Dallas Co., TX; died 2 Jan 1955 in Corpus Christi, Nueces Co., TX. RN=8967. [NOTE: Dates confirmed by death certificate.] 1900 Census, Wise Co., TX, 1920 Census, Oklahoma Co., OK, 1930 Census, Dallas Co., TX, 1940, 1950 Censuses, Nueces Co., TX.

Married Marjorie "Minnie" O. Creig on 18 Mar 1916 in Jackson Co., OK. RN=11866. She was born ca 1894 in TX; death date and place unknown. Both Joseph and "Minnie" are buried at Seaside Memorial Park, Corpus Christi, Nueces Co., TX. Children:

1473 i. Roy G.⁸Best. Born 28 Apr 1921 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Co., OK; died 7 Jun 1990 in Nueces Co., TX. RN=11867. [NOTE: Served in the Navy during WWII.] Descendants unknown.

1474 ii. Gordon L.⁸Best. Born ca 1923 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Co., OK; died 27 Nov 1989 in Corpus Christi, Nueces Co., TX. RN=11868. Descendants unknown.

1475 iii. Robert "Bobbie" ⁸Best. Born 23 Nov 1932 in Dallas, Dallas Co., TX; death date and place unknown. RN=11869. Descendants unknown.

1084. Chester E.⁷ Best. (James Osro ⁶, William Carroll ⁵, Charles "Charlie"⁴, Jonathan ³, Bostian ², Sebastian ¹, Anton ^A, ? ^B). Born 21 May 1888 in TX; died 11 Jan 1969 in Mangum, Greer Co., OK. RN=8969. 1900, 1910 Census, Wise Co., TX, 1920 Census, Tulsa, Tulsa Co., OK, 1930, 1940 Censuses, Greer Co., OK, 1950 Census, Oklahoma Co., OK.

Married Cora M. Roach on 9 Apr 1918 in Greer Co., OK. RN=11870. She was born 7 May 1896 in TX; died 26 Dec 1974 in Mangum, Greer Co., OK. Both Chester and Cora are buried at Riverside Cemetery, Mangum, Greer Co., OK. Children:

1476 i. James Chester ⁸Best. Born 6 Oct 1920 in Tulsa, Tulsa Co., OK; died 14 Aug 1991 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Co., OK. RN=11871. Married Edna Pearl Maddox pre-19 Apr 1940, place unknown. RN=11872. She was born 24 Jun 1920 in Donley Co., TX; died 3 Dec 2011 in Bethany, Oklahoma Co., OK. Both James and Edna are buried at Rose Hill Memorial Park, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Co., OK. Descendants unknown.

1085. Walter Jesse ⁷Best. (James Osro ⁶, William Carroll ⁵, Charles "Charlie"⁴, Jonathan ³, Bostian ², Sebastian ¹, Anton ^A, ? ^B). Born 1 Nov 1890 in Weatherford, Parker Co., TX; died 20 Feb 1957 in Amarillo, Potter Co., TX. RN=8970. [NOTE: Dates confirmed via death certificate.] 1900, 1910 Censuses, Wise Co., TX, 1920, 1930, 1940 Censuses, Greer Co., OK.

Married (1) Annabelle Cheek on 9 Apr 1917 in Greer Co., OK. RN=11873. She was born 1 Dec 1896 in Buffington, Cherokee Co., GA; died 15 Jul 1982 in OR. She is buried at Riverside Cemetery, Mangum, Greer Co., OK. Children:

1477 i. Margaret Jessie ⁸Best. Born 19 May 1918 in Mangum, Greer Co., OK; died there 23 Jul 1934. RN=11875. Buried at Riverside Cemetery, Magnum, Greer Co., OK. Single; no children.

1478 ii. Shirley Jean "Genie" ⁸Best. Born ca 1925 in Mangum, Greer Co., OK; death date and place unknown. RN=11876. Descendants unknown.

Married (2) Eva Flo (née Meeks) Keller, date and place unknown. RN=11874. She was born 4 Mar 1892 in TX; died 20 Oct 1964 in Columbia, Boone Co., MO. Both Walter and Eva are buried at Memorial Park Cemetery, Amarillo, Potter Co., TX. No known children.

1087. Mary "Molly" E.⁷ Durbin. (Sarah C. Best Durbin⁶, William Carroll ⁵, Charles "Charlie"⁴, Jonathan ³, Bostian ², Sebastian ¹, Anton ^A, ? ^B). Born Jul 1872 in Lawrence Co., TN; death date and place unknown. RN=3368. 1880 Census, Dallas Co., TX, 1900 Census, Pottawatomie Co., OK, 1910, 1920 Censuses, Pontotoc Co., OK, 1930 Census, Murray Co., OK, 1940 Census, Johnston Co., OK.

Married James S. Savage on 19 Mar 1890 in Dallas Co., TX. RN=3369. James was born Oct 1863 in TN; death date and place unknown. [NOTE 1: Unable to locate death date or location for either spouse.] Children:

+1479 i. James Emmitt ⁸Savage. RN=3370.

+1480 ii. Harry Hugh ⁸Savage. RN=3374.

1481 iii. John A.⁷Savage. Born 2 Mar 1902 in OK; death date and place unknown. RN=3376. Descendants unknown.

1482 iv. William Charles "Charley" ⁸Savage. Born 5 Jul 1908 in Pontotoc Co., OK; died Jul 1973 in Foster, Stephens Co., OK. RN=3377. Married Eva Grace Billingsley ca 1926 in OK. RN=13225. She was born 18 Jul 1908 in OK; died 27 Jul 1973 in Stephens Co., OK. Both William and Grace are buried at Marlow Cemetery, Marlow, Stephens Co., OK. Descendants unknown.

1483 v. Roy L.⁸Savage. Born 3 Apr 1909 in Pontotoc Co., OK; died Mar 1971 in Stockton, San Joaquin Co., CA. RN=3378. Buried at Tishomingo City Cemetery, Tishomingo, Johnson Co.,OK. Descendants, if any, unknown.

1484 vi. Woodrow Wilson ⁸Savage. Born 29 Aug 1916 in Hayworth, McCurtain Co., OK; died 13 Apr 1972 in Pushmataha Co., OK. RN=3379. [NOTE 2: Served as a Pvt. in the Army during WWII.] Married Mildred Marie (née Blackford) Sherred, date and place unknown. RN=13224. She was born 4 Nov 1919 in Idabell, McCurtain Co., OK; died 28 Feb 2007 in Pushmataha Co., OK. Both Woodrow and Mildred are buried at Finley Cemetery, Finley, Pushmataha Co., OK. Descendants unknown.

1089. John Lemuel ⁷ Durbin. (Sarah C. Best Durbin ⁶, William Carroll ⁵, Charles "Charlie"⁴, Jonathan ³, Bostian ², Sebastian ¹, Anton ^A, ? ^B). Born 20 Dec 1886 in Dallas Co., TX; died 31 Mar 1946 in Kern Co., CA. RN=3380. 1900, 1910 Censuses, Fannin Co., TX, 1920 Census, Bryan Co., OK, 1930 Census, Tillman Co., OK, 1940 Census, Kern Co., CA.

Married Caroline Elizabeth "Lizzie" Davlin on 9 Nov 1904, place unknown. RN=3381. She was born 1885 in Fannin Co., TX; died 31 Mar 1962 in Ventura Co., CA. Both John and "Lizzie" are buried at Greenlawn Memorial Park, Bakersfield, Kern Co., CA. Children:

1485 i. John Loyce ⁸Durbin. Born 23 Dec 1906 in TX; died 8 Mar 1956 in Kern Co., CA. RN=3382. Married Geneva Twyford, ca 1926 in Bryan Co., OK. RN=13533. She was born 11 Apr 1912 in OK; died 31 Jan 1970 in Kern Co., CA. Both John and Geneva are buried at Greenlawn Memorial Park, Bakersfield, Kern Co., CA. Descendants unknown.

1486 ii. Jessie Louise ⁸Durbin. Born 2 Feb 1908 in TX; died 8 Oct 1953 in Ventura Co., CA. RN=3383. Married Reynolds E. "Buck" Wren on 21 Nov 1927 in Jackson Co., OK. RN=3173. "Buck" was born 6 Dec 1906 in Bryan Co., OK; died 12 Jan 1972 in Corona, Riverside Co., CA. Jessie is buried at Greenlawn Memorial Park, Bakersfield, Kern Co., CA; "Buck's" burial location unknown. Descendants unknown.

1487 iii. Hazel Fay "Gabe" ⁸Durbin. Born 20 Oct 1909 in TX; died 28 Apr 1972 in Kern Co., CA. RN=3384. Married Iva Lora Rimer between 1930-1938, place unknown. RN=13535. She was born 24 Jan 1915 in OK; died 16 Jul 1997 in San Bernadino Co., CA. Divorced Oct 1971 in Kern Co., CA. Both Gabe and Iva are buried at Greenlawn Memorial Park, Bakersfield, Kern Co., CA. Descendants unknown.

1488 iv. Annil Bertice Bert ⁸Durbin. Born 23 Jan 1911 in Fannin Co., TX; died 12 May 2002 in Kern Co., CA. RN=3385. Married Ruth Eudora Wright on 6 Sep 1931 in Albany, Bryan Co., OK. RN=13536. She was born 7 Feb 1915 in AL; died 26 Sep 1988 in Los Angeles Co., CA. [NOTE 1: Her death records have a surname of "Wyckoff" indicating a divorce and 2^nd marriage but no record of either has been located to-date.] He is buried at Greenlawn Memorial Park, Bakersfield, Kern Co., CA; she is buried at Green Hills Memorial Park, Rancho Palos Verdes, Los Angeles Co., CA. Descendants unknown.

1489 v. Delmer Best ⁸Durbin. Born 28 Sep 1913 in Fannin Co., TX; died 18 Nov 1960 in Los Angeles Co., CA. RN=3386. Married Margaret ? pre-Apr 1940, place unknown. RN=13534. She was born ca 1919 in OK; death date and place unknown. Delmer is buried at Greenlawn Memorial Park, Bakersfield, Kern Co., CA. Descendants unknown.

1490 vi. Lillie Gladys ⁸Durbin. Born 17 Feb 1917 in OK; died 15 Oct 1981 in Ojai, Ventura Co., CA. RN=3387. Married Joseph Dell Parker on 3 Nov 1935 in Bryan Co., OK. RN=3174. He was born 31 Dec 1910 in Jurst, Tarrant Co., TX; died 19 May 2002 in Vacaville, Solano Co., CA. Both Gladys and Dell are buried at Ivy Lawn Memorial Park, Ventura, Ventura Co., CA. Descendants unknown.

1491 vii. Dorsey Ed ⁸Durbin. Born 14 Sep 1918 in Bennington, Bryan Co., OK; died 12 Jul 1993 in Bakersfied, Kern Co., CA. RN=3388. [NOTE 2: Served as a SSGT in the Army during WWII.] Buried at Kern River Valley Cemetery, Wofford Heights, Kern Co., CA. Descendants, if any, unknown.

1090. Annie Lee ⁷ Durbin. (Sarah C. Best Durbin⁶, William Carroll ⁵, Charles "Charlie" ⁴, Jonathan ³, Bostian ², Sebastian ¹, Anton ^A, ? ^B). Born 11 Dec 1890 in TX; died 13 Mar 1976 in Grand Saline, Van Zandt Co., TX. RN=3389. 1900 Census, Fannin Co., TX, 1920, 1930, 1940 Censuses, Dallas Co., TX.

Married Berton "Burt" Nathan Hunt, son of George W. Hunt and Emily Perilee Cox, date and place unknown. RN=3390. He was born 19 Jul 1886 in KS; died 5 Nov 1941 in Dallas, Dallas Co., TX. Both Annie and "Burt" are buried at Laurel Land Cemetery in Dallas, Dallas Co., TX. Children:

+1492 i. Claude Bradford ⁸Hunt. RN=3391.

1092. George Burton "Burt" ⁷ Best. (John Gordon ⁶, William Carroll ⁵, Charles "Charlie" ⁴, Jonathan ³, Bostian ², Sebastian ¹, Anton ^A, ? ^B). Born 14 Sep 1879 in Lancaster, Dallas Co., TX; died 15 Aug 1968 in Cordell, Washita Co., OK. RN=3585. 1880 Census, Collin Co., TX, 1900 Census, Dallas Co., TX, 1910, 1920, 1930, 1940 Censuses, Washita Co., OK, 1950 Census, Kiowa Co., OK.

Married Florence Rena Merts, daughter of Edward Merts and Lou Ellen Glover, on 27 Nov 1904 in Washita Co., OK. RN=3586. She was born 4 Jan 1884 in Lonoke Co., AR; died 26 Jan 1976 in Mountain View, Kiowa Co., OK. Both George and Florence are buried at Lawnview Cemetery, Cordell, OK. Children:

1493 i. Sissie Annie Alburta ⁸Best. Born 28 Apr 1907 in Cordell, Washita Co., OK; died 20 Jul 1993 in Mountain View, Kiowa Co., OK. RN=3598. Married Claude Van Kirk, date and place unknown. RN=3599. He was born 17 Jun 1903 in Mountain View, Kiowa Co., OK; died 7 Jan 1989 in Hobart, Kiowa Co., OK. Both Sissie and Claude are buried at Lawnview Cemetery, Cordell, Washita Co., OK. No children.

+1494 ii. Archie Leo ⁸Best. RN=3600.

1495 iii. Cleo ⁸Best. Born 29 Aug 1908 in Cordell, Washita Co., OK; died there 29 Aug 1908.RN=3602. Twin of RN=3601. Single; no children.

+1496 iv. John Burton ⁸Best. RN=3603.

+1497 v. Nettie Lucille ⁸Best. RN=3605.

+1498 vi. Charley Edward ⁸Best. RN=3607.

1499 vii. Reba Alice ⁸Best. Born 13 Mar 1915 in Cordell, Washita Co., OK; died 4 Nov 1992 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Co., OK. RN=3609. Married Wilburn Fred Johnson on 2 Aug 1941 in Cordell, Washita Co., OK. RN=3610. He was born 19 Dec 1916 in Apache, Caddo Co., OK; died 18 Sep 1981 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Co., OK. [NOTE: Served as a TECH5 in the Army during WWII.] Both Reba and Wilburn are buried at Arlington Memorial Gardens, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Co., OK. Descendants unknown.

1500 viii. Sallie Thelma ⁸Best. Born 23 Oct 1916 in Cordell, Washita Co., OK; died there in 2009. RN=3611. Married Frank Marion on 28 Dec 1935 in Hobart, Kiowa Co., OK. RN=3612. He was born 18 Nov 1901 in TN; died 27 Aug 1963 in Rocky, Washita Co. OK. Both Thelma and Frank are buried in Lawnview Cemetery, Cordell, Washita Co., OK. Descendants unknown.

1501 ix. Richard Clifton Dick ⁸Best. Born 26 Dec 1918 in Cordell, Washita Co., OK; death date and place unknown.RN=3613. Married Lela Dorrell on 14 Feb 1935, place unknown. RN=3614. Descendants unknown.

1502 x. Floyd Eugene "Ticky" ⁸Best. Born 18 Aug 1920 in Cordell, Washita Co., OK; died 13 Jul 2007 in Choctaw, Oklahoma Co., OK. RN=3615. Twin of RN=3617. Married De Lois Hopkins on 26 Feb 1947, place unknown. RN=3616. She was born 9 Apr 1928, place unknown; living. He is buried at Mountain View Cemetery, Mountain View, Kiowa Co., OK. Descendants unknown.

+1503 xi. Floy Beatrice Toy ⁸Best. RN=3617.

1099. Nobie Audrey ⁷ McGuire. (Elizabeth "Lizzie" ⁶ Best, James Ozro ⁵, Charles "Charlie" ⁴, Jonathan ³, Bostian ², Sebastian¹, Anton ^A, ? ^B). Born 17 May 1921 in Pushmataha Co., OK; died 9 Jun 1989 in Rattan, Pushmataha Co., OK. RN=9245. 1930, 1940, 1950 Censuses, Pushmataha Co., OK.

Married William Elza Thurman on 23 Feb 1942, place unknown. RN=9246. He was born 7 May 1902 in OK; died Jan 1988, place unknown. [NOTE: He had been previously married to Eva Faye Goheen, date and place unknown. (RN=13532). She was born 28 Feb 1914, place unknown; died 24 Jan 1938 in Pushmataha Co., OK.] Both William and Nobie are buried at Rattan Cemetery, Rattan, Pushmataha Co., OK. Children (by Nobie):

1504 i. Barbara Diann ⁸Thurman. Born 18 Jun 1942 in Pushmataha Co., OK; living. RN=9247. Married Ernest Memphis McDaniel on 14 May 1970 in Dallas Co., TX. RN=9248. He was born 7 Dec 1935 in Morgan Co., GA; living. Descendants unknown.

1505 ii. Margie Ruth ⁸Thurman. Born 1 May 1947 in Pushmataha Co., OK; living. RN=13643. Descendants unknown.

1125. Benjamin Eugene ⁷ Meler. (Charles Washington ⁶, Minerva Best Meler ⁵, Charles "Charlie" ⁴, Jonathan ³, Bostian ², Sebastian ¹, Anton ^A, ? ^B). Born 24 Aug 1905 in Cloud Chief, Washita Co., OK; died 1 Nov 1994 in La Verne, Los Angeles Co., CA. RN=4916. 1910, 1920 Censuses, Washita Co., OK, 1930 Census, Oklahoma Co., OK, 1940 and 1950 Censuses, Los Angeles Co., CA.

Married Mary Lena Burton ca 1928, likely in OK, but not confirmed. RN=10887. She was born 17 May 1908 in OK; died 3 Oct 2006 in La Verne, Los Angeles Co., CA. Both Benjamin and Mary are buried at Rose Hills Memorial Park, Whittier, Los Angeles Co., CA. Children:

1506 i. Jo Ann ⁸Meler. Born 21 Dec 1931 in Los Angeles Co. CA; living. RN=12162. Married Bruce David Caton on 4 May 1953 in Los Angeles Co., CA. RN=12163. He was born ca 1924 in MN; living. Descendants unknown.

1141. Vesta ⁷ Butler. (Charles Gabriel ⁶, Charlotte Best Butler ⁵, Charles "Charlie" ⁴, Jonathan ³, Bostian ², Sebastian ¹, Anton ^A, ? ^B). Born 15 Nov 1898 in Cumby, Hopkins Co., TX; died 7 Mar 1995 in Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., TX. RN=4936. 1940 Census, Carter Co., OK, 1950 Census, Tarrant Co., TX.

Married Rev. Edward Mellwell Bice ca 1912, place unknown. RN=4937. He was born 11 Nov 1890 in Stephens Co., TX; died 6 Feb 1972 in Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., TX. [NOTE 1: Dates confirmed by death certificate.] Occupation: Minister. Both Vesta and Edward are buried at Laurel Land Memorial Park, Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., TX. Children:

1507 i. Edgar Manford ⁸Bice. Born 1 Feb 1913 in Soper, Choctaw Co., OK; died 25 Sep 2006 in Ft. Worth, Tarrant Co., TX. RN=13249. Married (1) Thelma Imogene Sides on 1 Mar 1934 in Ardmore, Carter Co., OK. RN=15297. She was born ca 1915 in OK; death date and place unknown. Divorced pre-Apr 1940, place unknown. [NOTE 2: He served as a MP investigator in the Army during WWII.] Descendants, if any, unknown. Married (2) Ruth Janice Adams post-1942, place unknown. RN=13254. She was born 7 May 1915 in Mannsville, Johnston Co., OK; died 11 Oct 1994 in Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., TX. Both Edgar and Janice are buried are buried at Laurel Land Memorial Park, Ft. Worth, Tarrant Co., TX. Descendants unknown.

1508 ii. Mary Pauline ⁸Bice. Born 3 Dec 1917 in Carter Co., OK; died 13 Jul 2011 in Burleson, Tarrant Co., TX. RN=13250. Married Andrew Jackson Woods on 2 May 1937 in Provence, Carter Co., OK. RN=13255. He was born 11 Dec 1917 in Provence, Carter Co., OK; died 13 Nov 1985 in Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., TX. Both Pauline and Jackson are buried at Laurel Hill Memorial Park, Ft. Worth, Tarrant Co., TX. Descendants unknown.

1509 iii. Jacob Eudorus ⁸Bice. Born 23 Feb 1923 in Healdton, Carter Co., OK; living. RN=13251. Married (1) Alice B. (née Bennett) Bryan on 14 Apr 1944 in Clark Co., WA. RN=15298. Divorced in 1947 in Duval Co., FL. Descendants, if any, unknown. [NOTE 3: An application for marriage to a Ruth L. Erickson was made on 3 Jan 1946 in Summit Co., OH but was never issued and not paid. RN=15299.] Married (2) Mary Virgene Hawk on 6 Jun 1948 in Jackson Co., OH. RN=13256. She was born 7 Oct 1924 in Athens, Jackson Co., OH; died 5 Feb 2011 in Tarrant Co., TX. Mary is buried at Laurel Land Memorial Park, Ft. Worth, Tarrant Co., TX. Descendants unknown. Married (3) Virginia A. (née Schenk) Wistrom on 24 Jan 2012 in Tarrant Co., TX. RN=15300. She was born 21 Sep 1926 in Burlington, Des Moines Co., IA; death date and place unknown. No known children.

1510 iv. Jackson "Jack" Loran ⁸Bice. Born 24 Jan 1927 in Carter Co., OK; living. RN=13252. [NOTE 4: Served as a S1c in the Navy during and after WWII.] Married Wilie Bell (or Wilabel) Laverne Brizendine on 6 Mar 1951 in Tarrant Co., TX. RN=15301. She was born 15 Jan 1934 in Gainesville, Cooke Co., TX; died 14 Mar 1996 in Wichita Falls, Wichita Co., TX. [NOTE 5: Her death record indicates that she married several times after 1972 but no subsequent marriage records have been located to-date and no death record for "Jack" has been located to-date.] She is buried at Fairview Cemetery, Gainesville, Cooke Co., TX under the name of Laverne Crow Brown.] Descendants unknown.

1511 v. Donald Gene ⁸Bice. Born 18 Mar 1935 in Carter Co., OK; living. RN=13253. Married Lois Kathlyn Robinson on 25 Dec 1957 in Johnson Co., TX. RN=15302. She was born 11 Dec 1933 in Bosque Co., TX; died there 14 Nov 2009. She is buried at Clifton Memorial Park, Clifton, Bosque Co., TX. Descendants unknown.

1184. Clarence Herbert "Herb" ⁷ Best. (Robert Bob L.⁶, George M.D.⁵, COL John Zan ⁴, Daniel ³, Bostian ², Sebastian ¹, Anton ^A, ? ^B). Born 29 May 1937 in Chilhowee, Johnson Co., MO; living. RN=3464. 1940, 1950 Censuses, Johnson Co., MO.

Married Connie Elaine Barnhart on 17 Jul 1963 in Norman, Cleveland Co., OK. RN=3465. Divorced on 7 May 1971 in Denver, Denver Co., CO. Children:

1512 i. Eric Brian ⁸Best. Born 1 Sep 1966 in Norman, Cleveland Co. OK; living. RN=3468. Descendants unknown.

1190. Jesse "Jessie" David ⁷ Best, Sr. (Jacob Harvey ⁶, Martin Van Buren⁵, CalebI ⁴, Christian Christy ³, Bostian ², Sebastian ¹, Anton ^A, ?^B). Born 16 Aug 1896 in Blount Co., TN; died there 5 Jul 1968. RN=11687. 1900, 1910, 1920, 1930, 1940, 1950 Censuses, Blount Co., TN.

Married Murel Wilcox ca 1925, place unknown. RN=11693. She was born 23 Oct 1909 in TN; died 16 Jan 1980 inBlount Co., TN. Both "Jessie" and Murel are buried at Grandview Cemetery, Maryville, Blount Co., TN. Children:

1513 i. Jesse David ⁸Best, Jr. Born 3 Aug 1927 in Blount Co., TN; died 29 Feb 2008 in Maryville, Blount Co., TN. RN=11694. [NOTE: Served as a Cpl. in the Army during WWII.] Married Barbara J. McCaulley on 6 Jan 1953, place unknown. RN=11696. She was born 30 May 1935, place unknown; living. Jesse is buried at Oak View Cemetery, Walland, Blount Co., TN. Descendants unknown.

1514 ii. Elizabeth ⁸Best. Born ca 1931 in Blount Co., TN. RN=11695. Descendants unknown.

1197. Dora ⁷ Best. (Martin Christian ⁶, John Caleb I⁵, John Michael ⁴, Christian "Christy" ³, Bostian ², Sebastian ¹, Anton ^A, ? ^B). Born 12 Dec 1879 in Maryville, Blount Co., TN; died 6 Sep 1954 in Lake Co., CA. RN=14743. 1900, 1910, 1920, 1930, 1940, 1950 Censuses, Blount Co., TN.

Married (1) George P. Huffstetler on 23 Dec 1897 in Blount Co., TN. RN=14744. He was born 21 Dec 1872 in Maryville, Blount Co., TN; died there 29 Oct 1899 in Blount Co., TN. Both Dora and George are buried at Carpenters Campground Cemetery, Maryville, Blount Co., TN. Children:

1515 i. Verna Princeton ⁸Huffstetler. Born 30 Oct 1898 in Blount Co., TN; died 9 Jan 1993 in Butte Co., CA. RN=14746. [NOTE: Per the 1920 Census, Blount Co., TN, she was divorced at age 19, but no marriage record has been located to-date.] Married (2) Gerald D. Logsdon on 2 Jul 1938 in Skagit Co., WA. RN=14747. He was born ca 1898 in NE; death date and place unknown. Descendants unknown.

Married (2) Angus A. Henry, date and place unknown. RN=14745. He was born 6 Mar 1880 in Maryville, Blount Co., TN; death date and place unknown. Descendants, if any, unknown.

1203. Warren Dickerson ⁷ Best. (John Caleb II ⁶, John CalebI ⁵, John Michael ⁴, Christian "Christy" ³, Bostian ², Sebastian ¹, Anton ^A, ? ^B). Born 31 Oct 1879 in Blount Co., TN; died there 8 Aug 1962. RN=8772. 1900, 1910, 1920, 1930, 1940, 1950 Censuses, Blount Co., TN.

Married Ocia "Osie " Geneva Rasar ca 1902 in TN. She was born 6 Oct 1883 in TN; died 18 May 1977 in Blount Co., TN. RN=8773. Both Warren and "Osie" are buried at Carpenters Campground Cemetery, Blount Co., TN. Children:

+1516 i. Fermond A.⁸ Best. RN=8808.

+1517 ii. Martha ⁸ Best. RN=8812.

+1518 iii. Earl William ⁸ Best, Sr. RN=8813.

1204. Coy Oscar ⁷ Best. (John Caleb II ⁶, John CalebI ⁵, John Michael ⁴, Christian "Christy" ³, Bostian ², Sebastian ¹, Anton ^A, ? ^B). Born 24 Mar 1882 in Blount Co., TN; died there 25 Jan 1959. 1910, 1920, 1930, 1940, 1950 Censuses, Blount Co., TN. RN=8774.

Married Cora L. Huffstetler on 22 May 1902 in Blount Co., TN. RN=8775. She was born 8 Jun 1882 in TN; died 11 Nov 1956 in Blount Co., TN. Both Coy and Cora are buried at Carpenters Campground Cemetery, Blount Co., TN. Children:

+1519 i. Truman Royce ⁸ Best. RN=8814.

+1520 ii. Fred Dickerson ⁸ Best. RN=8815.

1521 iii. Edgar Willis ⁸ Best. Born 12 Jul 1907 in Blount Co., TN; died 20 Feb 2000 in Maryville, Blount Co., TN. RN=8816. Married Edith LaRue Giffin in 1926 in Blount Co., TN. RN=14996. She was born 20 Dec 1909 in Blount Co., TN; died 15 Oct 2004 in Maryville, Blount Co., TN. Both Edgar and Edith are buried at Carpenters Campground Cemetery, Maryville, Blount o., TN. Descendants unknown.

1522 iv. Mary Netta ⁸ Best. Born 13 Jan 1910 in Maryville, Blount Co., TN; died 11 Jul 1997 in Blount Co., TN. RN=8817. Married William "Bill" Albert Coning on 18 Aug 1928 in Blount Co., TN. RN=13636. He was born 3 Jun 1906 in TN; died 16 Sep 1995 in Maryville, Blount Co., TN. Both Mary and "Bill" are buried at Magnolia Cemetery, Maryville, Blount Co., TN. Descendants unknown.

+1523 v. Claude Newton ⁸ Best, Sr. RN=8818.

1524 vi. Edith Mae ⁸ Best. Born 16 May 1916 in Maryville, Blount Co., TN; died 21 Mar 2005 in Santa Ana, Orange Co., CA. RN=8819. Married Orris Edward Dawson, date and place unknown. RN=13637. He was born 13 Feb 1906 in Harris, Saskatchewan Province, Canada; died 20 Sep 1987 in Santa Ana, Orange Co., CA. Both Edith and Orris are buried at Fairhaven Memorial Park, Santa Ana, Orange Co., CA. Descendants unknown.

+1525 vii. Burl Caleb ⁸ Best. RN=8820.

+1526 viii. Vern Isaac ⁸ Best. RN=8821.

+1527 ix. Lawrence "Shorty" C.⁸ Best. RN=8822.

1205. Etta Jane ⁷ Best. (John Caleb II ⁶, John CalebI ⁵, John Michael ⁴, Christian "Christy" ³, Bostian ², Sebastian ¹, Anton ^A, ? ^B). Born 10 May 1886 in Maryville, Blount Co., TN; died 7 Sep 1949 in Orange Co., CA. RN=8776. 1900, 1910, 1920 Censuses, Blount Co., CA, 1930 Census, Riverside Co., CA. [NOTE: Unable to locate her in the 1940 Census.]

Married Homer Nathaniel Walker on 6 Dec 1905 in Blount Co., TN. RN=11698. He was born 6 Jan 1880 in Blount Co., TN; died there 8 Dec 1928. She is buried at Westminster Memorial Park, Westminster, Orange Co., CA; he is buried at Carpenters Campground Cemetery, Maryville, Blount Co., TN. Children:

1528 i. Willie Ray ⁸ Walker. Born ca 1907 in Blount Co., TN; died 17 Jul 1934 in Maryville, Blount Co., TN. RN=11699. Buried at Carpenters Campground Cemetery, Maryville, Blount Co., TN. Single; no children.

1529 ii. Nellie ⁸ Walker. Born ca 1909 in Blount Co., TN; death date and place unknown. RN=11700. Descendants unknown.

1206. Ralph Truman ⁷ Best. (John Caleb II ⁶, John CalebI ⁵, John Michael ⁴, Christian "Christy" ³, Bostian ², Sebastian ¹, Anton ^A, ? ^B). Born 8 Nov 1891 in Blount Co., TN; died 11 Mar 1973 in Blount Co., TN. RN=8777. 1900, 1910, 1920, 1930, 1950 Censuses, Blount Co., TN. [NOTE 1: Unable to locate family in the 1940 Census.]

Married Mary Lynn James on 14 Jul 1912 in Blount Co., TN. RN=8823. She was born 6 Jun 1894 in TN; died 2 Sep 1981 in Maryville, Blount Co., TN. Both Ralph and Mary are buried at Carpenters Campground Cemetery, Blount Co., TN. Children:

1530 i. Ernest Kenneth ⁸ Best. Born 1 Oct 1913 in Blount Co., TN; died 7 Dec 2003 in Maryville, Blount Co., TN. RN=8824. Married (1) Mary Gamble on 28 Feb 1937 in Blount Co., TN. RN=6808. She was born 16 Mar 1916, place unknown; died 9 Feb 1981 in Blount Co., TN. Married (2) Edna (née Adams) Millsaps in 1983, place unknown. RN=13634. She was born 10 Jul 1927, place unknown; died 30 Dec 2015 in Knoxville, Knox Co., TN. Both Ernest and Mary are buried at Carpenters Campground Cemetery, Maryville, Blount Co., TN. Edna is buried at Forest Hill Cemetery, Maryville, Blount Co., TN. Descendants unknown.

1531 ii. Leonard John ⁸ Best. Born 1 Jan 1916 in Maryville, Blount Co., TN; died there 13 May 2003. RN=8825. [NOTE 2: Served as a Cpl. in the Army during WWII.] Married (1) Reva Mae Hill on 8 Sep 1941 in Blount Co., TN. RN=6807. She was born 14 Nov 1922, place unknown; died 30 May 1981 in Blount Co., TN. Descendants unknown. Married (2) Maurine (née Carpenter) Holder after 1987, place unknown. RN=6808. She was born 3 Mar 1924 in TN; died 23 Dec 1997 in Maryville, Blount Co., TN. Both Leonard and Reva are buried at Grandview Cemetery, Blount Co., TN. Maurine is buried at Carpenters Campground Cemetery, Maryville, Blount Co., TN. Descendants unknown.

1532 iii. Myrtle Belle ⁸ Best. Born 20 May 1918 in Maryville, Blount Co., TN; died there 29 Nov 2013. RN=8826. Married Max David Everett, date and place unknown. RN=13635. He was born 20 Sep 1914 in Blount Co., TN; died there 29 Jul 1985. Both Myrtle and Max are buried at Pleasant Grove Cemetery, Blount Co., TN. Descendants unknown.

1533 iv. John James ⁸ Best. Born 9 Aug 1920 in Blount Co., TN; died there 30 May 1921. RN=11785. He is buried at Carpenters Campground Cemetery, Maryville, Blount Co., TN. Single; no children.

1207. Inez Doris ⁷ Best. (John Caleb II ⁶, John CalebI ⁵, John Michael ⁴, Christian &qout;Christy" ³, Bostian ², Sebastian ¹, Anton ^A, ? ^B). Born Mar 1894 in Blount Co., TN; died 13 May 1983 in Maryville, Blount Co., TN. RN=8778. 1900, 1910 Censuses, Blount Co., TN, 1920 Census, Grainger Co., NC, 1930, 1940, 1950 Censuses, Blount Co., TN.

Married (1) James Moses Morton, Sr. on 8 Aug 1912 in Blount Co., TN. RN=8779. He was born 7 Mar 1891 in TN; died 29 Sep 1929 in Maryville, Blount Co., TN. Both James and Inez are buried at Carpenters Campground Cemetery, Maryville, Blount Co., TN. Children:

1534 i. Nora Almeda ⁸ Morton. Born 5 Jul 1913 in Blount Co., TN; died 6 Feb 1995 in Painesville, Lake Co., OH. RN=11702. Married Herman Edward Miller, date and place unknown. RN=11710. He was born 5 Apr 1924 in Huntington, Cabell Co., WV; died 29 Apr 1983 in Willowick, Lake Co., OH. Both Nora and Herman are buried Acacia Masonic Memorial Park Cemetery, Mayfield Heights, Cuyahoga Co., OH. Descendants unknown.

1535 ii. Benjamin G.⁸ Morton. Born 30 Dec 1915 in Blount Co., TN; died 13 Jun 2003 in Maryville, Blount Co., TN. RN=11703. Married Ruth Isabelle Yearout, date and place unknown. RN=11707. She was born 10 Sep 1918 in Maryville, Blount Co., TN; died there 10 Mar 2005. Both Benjamin and Ruth are buried at Grandview Cemetery, Maryville, Blount Co., TN. Descendants unknown.

1536 iii. Eldran Caleb ⁸ Morton. Born 15 Dec 1917 in Maryville, Blount Co., TN; died there of a gunshot wound on 6 Jan 1935. RN=11704. Buried at Carpenters Campground Cemetery, Maryville, Blount Co., TN. Single; no children.

1537 iv. James Moses ⁸ Morton, Jr. Born 7 Jan 1920 in Blount Co., TN; died 17 Jul 2001 in Blount Co., TN. RN=11705. Married Reva Murrell, date and place unknown. RN=11708. She was born 23 Mar 1924, place unknown; died 1 Mar 2012 in Maryville, Blount Co., TN. Both James and Reva are buried at Carpenters Campground Cemetery, Maryville, Blount Co., TN. Descendants unknown.

1538 v. Marie ⁸ Morton. Born 16 Aug 1922 in Graham Co., NC; died 16 Dec 1999 in Asheville, Buncombe Co., NC. RN=11706. Married William Clayton Farley, date and place unknown. RN=11711. He was born 9 Sep 1917 in Stanly Co., NC; died 14 May 1963 in Asheville, Buncombe Co., NC. Both Marie and William are buried at Carpenters Campground Cemetery, Maryville, Blount Co., TN. Descendants unknown.

Married (2) John Lee Lambert on 6 Sep 1934 in Blount Co., TN. RN=11701. He was born 15 Sep 1873 in Blount Co., TN; died 8 Aug 1949 in Knoxville, Knox Co., TN. Divorced, date and place unknown.

1539 vi. Dale ⁷ Lambert. Born ca 1929 in Blount Co., TN; death date and place unknown. RN=11709. He was a child from John's previous marriage; her name unknown. Descendants unknown.

1208. Blanche Mertis ⁷ Best. (John Caleb II ⁶, John CalebI ⁵, John Michael ⁴, Christian "Christy" ³, Bostian ², Sebastian ¹, Anton ^A, ? ^B). Born 5 Apr 1896 in Blount Co., TN; died 2 Jan 1994 in Kokomo, Howard Co., IN. RN=8780. 1900, 1910, 1920, 1930, 1940Censuses, Blount Co., TN. Unable to locate her in the 1950 Census.

Married John Willard Wilson on 25 May 1913 in Blount Co., TN. RN=11712. He was born 2 May 1891 in Blount Co., TN; died 10 May 1948 in Maryville, Blount Co., TN. Both Blanche and John are buried at Carpenters Campground Cemetery, Maryville, Blount Co., TN. Children:

1540 i. Willard Mason ⁸ Wilson. Born 25 Aug 1914 in Blount Co., TN; died 31 Mar 1963 in Maryville, Blount Co., TN. RN=11713. Married Stella Mae Griffin on 23 Jun 1934 in Monroe Co., TN. RN=11719. She was born 5 May 1918 in Blount Co., TN; died 16 Feb 1980 in Maryville, Blount Co., TN. Both Willard and Stella are buried at Carpenters Campground Cemetery, Maryville, Blount Co., TN. Descendants unknown.

1541 ii. Frank Best ⁸ Wilson. Born 23 Dec 1916 in Blount Co., TN; died 10 Nov 1987 in Alcoa, Blount Co., TN. RN=11714. Married Maggie Elizabeth Baker, date and place unknown. RN=11720. She was born 10 May 1913 in Meigs Co., TN; died 19 Mar 2000 in Alcoa, Blount Co., TN. [NOTE 1: Following Frank's death in 1987, Maggie married Freeman Ancle Billings (RN=12985).] Frank is buried at Carpenters Campground Cemetery, Maryville, Blount Co., TN. Maggie and Freeman are buried at Sherwood Memorial Gardens, Alcoa, Blount Co., TN. Descendants unknown.

1542 iii. Anna Elizabeth "Liz" ⁸ Wilson. Born 28 Feb 1919 in Maryville, Blount Co., TN; died 11 Jun 1999 in Kokomo, Howard Co., IN. RN=11715. Married Curtus Orvalee Cook, date and place unknown. RN=11721. He was born 1 Mar 1905 in Sharps Chapel, Union Co., TN; died 23 Mar 1985 in Kokomo, Howard Co., IN. Both "Liz" and Curtus are buried at Sunset Memory Garden, Kokomo, Howard Co., IN. Descendants unknown.

1543 iv. Pauline ⁸ Wilson. Born 25 Aug 1921 in Maryville, Blount Co., TN; died there 17 Nov 1998.RN=11718. Married Howard Carson Wilson on 5 Oct 1940 in Loudon Co., TN. RN=13633. He was born 18 Oct 1918 in Blount Co., TN; died 6 Dec 1996 in Maryville, Blount Co., TN. [NOTE 2: Served in the Army during WWI.] Both Pauline and Howard are buried at Grandview Cemetery, Maryville, Blount Co., TN. Descendants unknown.

1544 v. Leon ⁸ Wilson. Born ca 1924 in Maryville, Blount Co., TN; death date and place unknown. RN=11722. Descendants unknown.

1545 vi. Bertha Irene ⁸ Wilson. Born 10 Aug 1926 in Maryville, Blount Co., TN; died 1 Jan 1946 in Maryville, Blount Co., TN. RN=11716. She is buried at Carpenters Campground Cemetery, Maryville, Blount Co., TN. Single; no children.

1546 vii. Joyce L.⁸ Wilson. Born 28 Jan 1929 in Maryville, Blount Co., TN; died 18 May 2009 in Kokomo, Howard Co., IN. RN=11717. Married Arlet J. Golding, Jr. on 2 Dec 1977, place unknown. RN=11723. He was born 30 Oct 1927 in Howard Co., IN; died 15 May 1997 in Kokomo, Howard Co., IN. Both Joyce and Arlet are buried at Sunset Memory Garden, Kokomo,Co., IN. Descendants unknown.

1547 viii. James "Jack" D.⁸ Wilson. Born ca 1932 in Maryville, Blount Co., TN; assumed living. RN=11724. Married Joan ?, date and place unknown. RN=11726. Descendants unknown.

1548 ix. Jerry ⁸ Wilson. Born ca 1934 in Maryville, Blount Co., TN; assumed living. RN=11725. Descendants unknown.

1209. Eva Elsie ⁷ Best. (John Caleb II ⁶, John CalebI ⁵, John Michael ⁴, Christian "Christy" ³, Bostian ², Sebastian ¹, Anton ^A, ? ^B). Born 27 Jul 1900 in Maryville, Blount Co., TN; died there 16 Apr 1980. RN=8781. Twin of RN=8782. 1910, 1920, 1930, 1940 Censuses, Blount Co., TN. Unable to locate family in the 1950 Census.

Married George Washington Feezell on 19 Mar 1919 in Blount Co., TN. RN=11728. He was born 13 Jun 1897 in Maryville, Blount Co., TN; died there 19 Mar 1988. Both Eva and George are buried at Sherwood Memorial Gardens, Alcoa, Blount Co., TN. Children:

1549 i. Alvin Edison ⁸ Feezell. Born 11 Apr 1920 in Blount Co., TN; died 5 Nov 2005 in Harriman, Roane Co., TN. RN=11730. Married Gertrude Elizabeth Thomas, date and place unknown. RN=11735. She was born 1920, place unknown; died 24 Dec 2010 in Harriman, Roane Co., TN. [NOTE: Served as a SGT in the Army during WWII; received both a Bronze Star and Purple Heart.] Both Alvin and Gertrude are buried at Willard Park Cemetery, Harriman, Roane Co., TN.Descendants unknown.

1550 ii. Rose Marie ⁸ Feezell. Born ca 1925 in Blount Co., TN; living. RN=11732. Single; no children.

1551 iii. Vada I.⁷ Feezell. Born ca 1935 in Blount Co., TN; death date and place unknown. RN=11733. Married a Curtis, date and place unknown. RN=13220. Descendants unknown.

1552 iv. Donald Ray ⁸ Feezell. Born 31 Mar 1939 in Maryville, Blount Co., TN; died 9 Sep 2013 in Cherokee, Colbert Co., AL. RN=11734. Married Jacquelyn ?, date and place unknown. RN=13219. She was born 20 May 1944, place unknown; living. Donald is buried at Cherokee Memorial Park, Cherokee, Colbert Co., AL. Descendants unknown.

1210. Deva Delsie ⁷ Best. (John Caleb II ⁶, John CalebI ⁵, John Michael ⁴, Christian Christy ³, Bostian ², Sebastian ¹, Anton ^A, ? ^B). Born 27 Jul 1900 in Maryville, Blount Co., TN; died there 11 Nov 1995. RN=8782. Twin of RN=8781. 1910, 1920, 1930, 1940, 1950 Censuses, Blount Co., TN.

Married James Roy White on 31 Aug 1922 in Blount Co., TN. RN=11727. He was born ca 1895 in TN; died 17 Dec 1982 in Maryville, Blount Co., TN. [NOTE 1: Served in the Army during WWI.] Both Deva and James are buried at Grandview Cemetery, Maryville, Blount Co., TN. Children:

1553 i. Elmer Lee ⁸ White. Born 19 Jul 1923 in Blount Co., TN; died there 25 Aug 2005. RN=11736. [NOTE 2: Served as a MSgt in the Army during WWII and Korea.] He is buried at Grandview Cemetery, Maryville, Blount Co., TN. Descendants, if any, unknown.

1554 ii. Dorothy Mae "Dot" ⁸ White. Born 15 Jul 1926 in Blount Co., TN; died 18 Jan 2005 in Maryville, Blount Co., TN. RN=12192. Married Edward Delozier Compton on 5 Jun 1948 in Maryville, Blount Co., TN. RN=13632. He was born 16 Nov 1926 in Blount Co., TN; died 18 Nov 2017 in Maryville, Blount Co., TN. [NOTE 3: Served as a SSgt in the Army during WWII.] Both "Dot" and Edward are buried at Grandview Cemetery, Maryville, Blount Co., TN. Descendants unknown.

1555 iii. Homer Ray ⁸ White. Born 14 Oct 1929 in Blount Co., TN; death date and place unknown. RN=12193. Descendants unknown.

1211. Otto Martin ⁷ Best. (John Caleb II ⁶, John CalebI ⁵, John Michael ⁴, Christian "Christy" ³, Bostian ², Sebastian ¹, Anton ^A, ? ^B). Born 12 Aug 1904 in Blount Co., TN; died 18 Aug 1968 in Maryville, Blount Co., TN. RN=8783. 1910, 1920, 1940, 1950 Censuses, Blount Co., TN. [NOTE 1: He was not listed with the family in the 1930 Census, Blount Co., TN but does appear in the 1940 Census.]

Married Eula Delia Carpenter on 23 Dec 1920 in Blount Co., TN. RN=11729. She was born 21 Jun 1904 in Maryville, Blount Co., TN; died there 15 Dec 1978. Both Otto and Eula are buried at Carpenters Campground Cemetery, Maryville, Blount Co., TN. Children:

1556 i. Zora Belle ⁸ Best. Born 28 Jan 1922 in Maryville, Blount Co., TN; died 2 Dec 2000 in Mansfield, Richland Co., OH. RN=11737. Married (1) Cal Lamon Kirkland on 11 May 1942 in Chatsworth, Murray Co., GA. RN=13626. He was born 12 Jun 1922 in Blount Co., TN; died 2 Jun 2014 in Maryville, Blount Co., TN. He is buried at Sherwood Memorial Gardens, Alcoa, Blount Co.,TN. Descendants unknown. Married (2) Robert Joseph Sprenger on 19 Jan 1953 in Cuyahoga Co., OH. RN=13627. He was born 6 Dec 1917 in East Cleveland, Cuyahoga Co., OH; died there 31 Mar 1962. He is buried in Calvary Cemetery, Cleveland, Cuyahoga Co., OH. Descendants unknown. Married (3) John Joseph Litavec, Jr. ca 1965 in Eastlake, Lake Co., OH. RN=13628. He was born 25 Mar 1926 in Uniontown, Fayette Co., PA; died 12 Oct 1985 in Willoughby, Lake Co., OH. Both Zora and John are buried at All Souls Cemetery, Chardon, Geauga Co., OH. Descendants unknown.

1557 ii. William Caleb ⁸ Best. Born 24 Mar 1924 in Maryville, Blount Co., TN; died there 9 Feb 2007. RN=11738. Married Nannie Jane Lambert, date and place unknown. RN=11741. She was born 30 May 1925, place unknown; died 7 Feb 2010 in Maryville, Blount Co., TN. Both William and Nannie are buried at Sherwood Memorial Gardens, Alcoa, Blount Co., TN. Descendants unknown.

1558 iii. Ellen Ruth ⁸ Best. Born 21 Nov 1925 in Maryville, Blount Co., TN; died there 25 Jul 2013. RN=11739. Married John William "J.W." Webb on 2Dec 1946, place unknown. RN=13629. He was born 4 Oct 1926 in Blount Co., TN; died 10 Jun 2001 in Maryville, Blount Co., TN. [NOTE 2: Served as a S1 in the Navy during WWII.] Both Ellen and John are buried at Carpenters Campground Cemetery, Maryville, Blount Co., TN. Descendants unknown.

1559 iv. Lois Mae ⁸ Best. Born 19 Feb 1928 in Maryville, Blount Co., TN; died 17 Sep 2007 in Youngstown, Mahoning Co., OH. RN=11740. Married (1) Raymond Wayne Baumgardner ca 1947, place unknown. RN=13630. He was born 25 Aug 1924 in Maryville, Blount Co., TN; died there 14 Nov 1998. [NOTE 3: Served in the Navy during WWII.] Divorced, date and place unknown. He is buried at Carpenters Campground Cemetery, Maryville, Blount Co., TN. Descendants unknown. Married (2) Cecil Raines, Jr. on 16 Oct 1974 in Greenup Co., KY. RN=13631. He was born 10 Jun 1928 in Hewett, Boone Co., WV; died 20 Jun 1983 in Youngstown, Mahoning Co., OH. Both Lois and Cecil are buried at Ball Family Cemetery, Lake, Logan Co., WV. Descendants unknown.

1213. Earl Martin ⁷ Best, Sr. (Charles L.⁶, Andrew Jackson ⁵, John Michael ⁴, Christian "Christy" ³, Bostian ², Sebastian ¹, Anton ^A, ? ^B). Born 4 Jun 1897 in Maryville, Blount Co., TN; died 29 Oct 1972 in Knoxville, Knox Co., TN. RN=8786. 1900 Census, Blount Co., TN, 1910, 1920, 1930 Censuses, Knox Co., TN, 1940 Census, Roanoke Co., VA, 1950 Census, Knox Co., TN.

Married Carry V. Sharp ca 1918, place unknown. RN=11742. She was born ca 1891 in TN; death date and place unknown. Burial locations unknown. Children:

1560 i. Earl Martin ⁸Best, Jr., M.D. Born 5 Dec 1917 in Knoxville, Knox Co., TN; died 13 Mar 1997 in Jekyll Island, Glynn Co., GA. RN=11744. Married Julia Louise Taylor on 1 Jul 1943 in Greene Co., TN. She was born 10 Oct 1919 in Greenville, Greene Co., TN; died 20 Jan 2006, place unknown. RN=13625. Burial locations unknown. Descendants unknown.

1561 ii. Carolyn M.⁸ Best. Born 15 Oct 1932 in TN; living. RN=13746. Descendants unknown.

1214. George L.⁷ Best. (Charles L.⁶, Andrew Jackson ⁵, John Michael ⁴, Christian "Christy" ³, Bostian ², Sebastian ¹, Anton ^A, ? ^B). Born 7 Jun 1900 in Blount Co., TN; died 29 Jan 1961 in Knoxville, Knox Co., TN. RN=10538. 1910 Census, Blount Co., TN, 1930, 1940, 1950 Censuses, Knox Co., TN.

Married Reva A. Clark ca 1923, place unknown. RN=11743. She was born 15 Sep 1902 in TN; died 1 Feb 1990 in Knoxville, Knox Co.,TN. Both George and Reva are buried at Berry Highland Memorial Cemetery, Knoxville, Knox Co., TN. Children:

1562 i. Harriet C.⁸Best. Born 25 Jan 1924 in Knoxville, Knox Co., TN; died 15 Jan 1958 in Grundy Co., TN. RN=11750. Married a King, date and place unknown. RN=13624. She is buried at Berry Highland Memorial Cemetery, Knoxville, Knox Co., TN. Descendants unknown.

1563 ii. Mary Lynn ⁸Best. Born 17 Nov 1925 in Knox Co., TN; died 9 Nov 2002 in Knoxville, Knox Co., TN. RN=11751. Married Gene Howard Moses, Sr., date and place unknown. RN=14429. He was born 4 Sep 1934 in Knoxville, Knox Co.,TN; died there 1 Jul 1992. Mary is buried at Lynnhurst Cemetery, Knoxville, Knox Co., TN; Gene is buried at Berry Highland Memorial Cemetery, Knoxville, Knox Co., TN. Descendants unknown.

1231. Raymond Olney ⁷ Patterson. (Mary Elizabeth Best Patterson ⁶, Fredrick "Fred" B. I⁵ , John G.⁴, Christian "Christy" ³, Bostian ², Sebastian ¹, Anton ^A, ? ^B). Born 10 Nov 1905 in Monroe Co., TN; died 2 Jan 1987 in Madisonville, Monroe Co., TN. RN=11667. 1910, 1920 Censuses, Monroe Co., TN, 1930, 1940 Censuses, Blount Co., TN.

Married (1) Margaret Burleson on 6 Jun 1927 in Monroe Co., TN. RN=11673. She was born ca 1911 in TN; death date and place unknown. Children:

1564 i. Gloria M.⁸Patterson. Born 16 Apr 1929 in Blount Co., TN; died 18 Oct 2019 in Knoxville, Knox Co., TN. RN=11678. Married James Curwood Witt, Sr. on 5 Sep 1947 in Monroe Co., TN. RN=13218. He was born 1921, place unknown; died 30 Apr 2001 in Monroe Co., TN. Occupation: Circuit Judge. Both Gloria and James are buried at Haven Hill Memorial Gardens, Madisonville, Monroe Co., TN. Descendants unknown.

Married (2) Effie (née Erickson) Sloan on 27 Jul 1944 in Monroe Co., TN. RN=111677. She was born 30 Jul 1901, place unknown; died 17 Mar 1992 in Madisonville, Mornoe Co., TN. Both Raymond and Effie are buried at Sunset Cemetery, Madisonville, Monroe Co., TN. Descendants, if any, unknown.

Generation Eight

1263. Charles Glenn⁸ Highsmith. (Winnie Best Highsmith ⁷, Felix B.⁶,William P.⁵, Abijah ⁴, Jonathan ³, Bostian ², Sebastian ¹, Anton ^A, ? ^B). Born 10 Sep 1914 in Judsonia, White Co., AR; died on 21 Jun 1985 in Gary, Lake Co., IN. RN=4062. 1920, 1930, 1940 Censuses, Crawford Co., IL, 1950 Census, Lake Co., IN.

Married Lucille Kathryn Horn on 17 Oct 1936 in Dieterich, Effingham Co., IL. RN=4066. She was born 24 Feb 1916 in Dieterich, Effingham Co., IL; died Nov 2010 in Indiana. Both Charles and Lucille are buried at Calumet Park Cemetery, Merrillville, Lake Co., IN. Children:

+1565 i. Charles Robert "Bob" ⁹Highsmith. RN=4063.

1270. John Otho ⁸ Best. (Lafayette Ozro ⁷ Best, Jr., Lafayette Ozro ⁶ Sr., Berry Ozro ⁵, Abijah ⁴, Jonathan ³, Bostian ², Sebastian ¹, Anton ^A, ? ^B). Born 3 Jun 1910 in Charleston, Tallahatchie Co., MS; died 4 Oct 1942 in Memphis, Shelby Co., TN. [NOTE: Enlisted as a Pvt., USMC during WWII but was diagnosed with advanced pulmonary tuberculosis.] RN=4984. 1920, 1930 Censuses, Quitman Co., MS, 1940 Census, Shelby Co., TN.

Married Katherine Dennington on 11 Aug 1934 in Tallahatchie Co., MS. RN=4985. She was born ca 1917 in MS; death date and place unknown. He is buried at Bethel Cemetery, Teasdale, Tallahatchie Co., MS; her burial location unknown. Children:

1566 i. Dorothy A.⁹Best. Born ca 1936 in MS; living. RN=12830. Descendants unknown.

1567 iI. Charlotte Evelyn ⁹Best. Born ca Jul 1939 in Memphis, Shelby Co., TN; living. RN=12831. Married Chris Kasaftes on 8 Jun 1959 in Memphis, Shelby Co., TN. RN=13217. He was born ca 1929 in TN; living. Descendants unknown.

1277. Walter Luther ⁸ Best. (Otho Olgar⁷, Lafayette Ozro ⁶, Berry Ozro ⁵, Abijah ⁴, Jonathan ³, Bostian ², Sebastian ¹, Anton ^A, ? ^B). Born 18 Sep 1913 in Tallahatchie Co., MS; died 12 Jun 1988, probably Tallahatchie Co., MS. RN=4401. 1920, 1930 Censuses, Tallahatchie Co., MS, 1940, 1950 Censuses, Panola Co., MS.

Married Josie Maye Darby on 12 Oct 1935 in Tallahatchie Co., MS. RN=4983. She was born ca 1919 in MS; death date and place unknown. Both Walter and Josie are buried at Bethel Cemetery, Enid-Teasdale, Tallahatchie Co., MS. Children:

1568 i. Elouise L.⁹Best. Born 30 Mar 1937 in MS; died 3 Nov 1987 in Memphis, Shelby Co., TN. RN=10918. Married Everett Augustus Dungan, Jr. on 30 Aug 1956 in Tallahatchie Co., MS. RN=15172. He was born 10 Nov 1935 in MS; died 1 Jan 1987 in Charleston, Tallahatchie Co., MS. Both Elouise amd Everett are buried at Friendship of God Cemetery, Charleston, Tallahatchie Co., MS. Descendants unknown.

+1569 ii. Bobby Ray ⁹Best, Sr. RN=10919.

1570 iii. Bettye Kaye ⁹Best. Born post-Apr 1940 in MS; living. RN=10920. Descendants unknown.

1279. William "Billy" Maurice ⁸ Best. (Otho Olgar⁷, Lafayette Ozro ⁶, Berry Ozro ⁵, Abijah ⁴, Jonathan ³, Bostian ², Sebastian ¹, Anton ^A, ? ^B). Born 29 Nov 1921 in Tallahatchie Co., MS; died 13 Jun 2003 in Memphis, Shelby Co., TN. RN=4716. 1930, 1940 Censuses, Tallahatchie Co., MS, 1950 Census, Shelby Co., TN. [NOTE 1: Served as a SSMB2 in the Navy during WWII.]

Married (1) Virginia Ruth Denman on 23 Nov 1940 in Tallahatchie Co., MS. She was born 19 Sep 1924 in Tallahatchie Co., MS; died 13 Mar 1971 in Clarksdale, Coahoma Co., MS. RN=9218. He is buried at the West TN State Veterans Cemetery in Memphis, Shelby Co., TN; she is buried in Poplar Springs Cemetery, Paynes, Tallahatchie Co., MS. Children:

+1571 i. William Otho ⁹Best. RN=9219.

Married (2) Mary Dorothy (née Hodges) Marshall , on 29 Sep 1945, place unknown. Born ca 1916 in MS; death date & place unknown. RN=9223. [NOTE 2: She had been married previously & divorced. . ] Children (by Mary):

1572 ii. Rita Ann ⁹Best. Born ca 1947 in TN; living. RN=9224. Descendants unknown.

1288. Travis Lee ⁸ Best. (Anthony L.⁷, Lafayette Ozro ⁶, Berry Ozro ⁵, Abijah ⁴, Jonathan ³, Bostian ², Sebastian ¹, Anton ^A, ? ^B). Born 19 Sep 1924 in Tallahatchie Co., MS; died there 24 Jul 2011. RN=4721. 1930, 1940, 1950 Censuses, Tallahatchie Co., MS. [NOTE 1: Served as a SM3 in the Navy during WWII.] Both Travis and Edna are buried at Friendship East Baptist Cemetery, Charleston, Tallahatchie Co., MS.

Married Edna Earl White on 1 Mar 1946 in Tallahatchie Co., MS. RN=3078. She was born 13 Apr 1925 in Gore Springs, Granada Co., MS; died 22 Apr 2019 in Charleston, Tallahatchie Co., MS. Children:

1573 i. Travis Earl ⁹Best. Born 17 Dec 1946 in Charleston, Tallahatchie Co., MS; died 29 Oct 2019 in Olathe, Montrose Co., CO. RN=12814. [NOTE 2: Served as a CPO in the Navy.] Married Rebecca Becky Campbell ca 1968, place unknown. RN=15231. She was born Oct 1949, place unknown; living. He was cremated. Descendants unknown.

1574 ii. Patricia ⁹Best. Birth date and place unknown; living. RN=12815. Married a White, date and place unknown. RN=15232. Descendants unknown.

1575 iii. Terry ⁹Best. Birth date and place unknown; living. RN=12816. Descendants unknown.

1301. Jenece Elizabeth ⁸ Covington. (Lee Williamson ⁷, Cecilia Best Covington ⁶, Berry Ozro ⁵, Abijah ⁴, Jonathan ³, Bostian ², Sebastian ¹, Anton ^A, ? ^B). Born 3 Feb 1929 in Crowder, Panola Co., MS; died 24 Sep 1994 in Cleveland, Bolivar Co., MS. RN=3891. 1930, 1940, 1950 Censuses, Panola Co., MS. [NOTE 1: The 1930 Census listed her as "J. Elizabethquot; and the 1940 Census only as "Jenece"; the order is presumed to be "Jenece Elizabeth".]

Married William M. Warner on 30 Jun 1948, place unknown. RN=3892. William was born 27 Sep 1915, place unknown; died 6 Apr 1959 in Lambert, Quitman Co., MS. [NOTE 2: Served during WWII as a Coxswain in the Naval Reserve.] Her burial location unknown; he is buried at Marks Cemetery, Marks, Quitman Co., MS. Children:

1576 i. Kelsie Lee ⁹Warner. Born 29 Dec 1949 in Lambert, Quitman Co., MS; died 23 Feb 1950 in Memphis, Shelby Co.,TN. RN=3895. Twin of RN=3896. Buried at Marks Cemetery, Lambert, Quitman Co., MS. Single; no children.

1577 ii. Kevin Ray ⁹Warner. Born 29 Dec 1949 in Lambert, Quitman Co., MS; died 23 Feb 1950 in Memphis, Shelby Co.,TN. RN=3896. Twin of RN=3895. Buried at Marks Cemetery, Lambert, Quitman Co., MS. Single; no children.

1578 iii. William Kent ⁹Warner. Born 27 Apr 1955, place unknown. RN=3895. Descendants unknown.

1342. Tommie Inez "Pud" ⁸ Best. (Thomas Marion ⁷, Andrew Marion ⁶, Washington Marion ⁵, Abijah ⁴, Jonathan ³, Bostian ², Sebastian ¹, Anton ^A, ? ^B). Born 27 Sep 1920 in Dawson Co., TX; died 25 Mar 2009 in Conway, Faulkner Co., AR. RN=8317. 1930, 1940 Censuses, Dawson Co., TX, 1950 Census, Lea Co., NM.

Married Bill Warren Hogg in Oct 1936 in Lamesa, Dawson Co., TX. RN=8331. He was born 20 May 1919 in Hillsboro, Hill Co., TX; died 1 Mar 2001 in Elida, Roosevelt Co., NM. Both Tommie and Bill are buried at Floyd Cemetery, Floyd, Roosevelt Co., NM. Children:

+1579 i. Donald Ray ⁹Hogg. RN=8362.

1343. Ida Lou ⁸ Best. (Thomas Marion ⁷, Andrew Marion ⁶, Washington Marion ⁵, Abijah ⁴, Jonathan ³, Bostian ², Sebastian ¹, Anton ^A, ? ^B). Born 22 Jun 1927 in Dawson Co., TX; died 19 Aug 2010 in Lubbock, Lubbock Co., TX. RN=8318. 1930, 1940 Censuses, Dawson Co., TX, 1950 Census, Randall Co., TX.

Married Edward McKinley Combs on 19 Jul 1946 in Roosevelt Co., NM. RN=8332. He was born 16 Dec 1920 in TX; died 3 Nov 1981 in Portales, Roosevelt Co., NM. [NOTE: Served as a MM3 in the Navy during WWII.] Both Ida and Elward are buried at Portales Cemetery, Portales, Roosevelt Co., NM. Children:

+1580 i. Larry Odell ⁹Combs. RN=8333.

+1581 ii. Cynthia Lou ⁹Combs. RN=8334.

1344. Albert Frank ⁸ Best. (Perry Nolan ⁷, Andrew Marion ⁶, Washington Marion ⁵, Abijah ⁴, Jonathan ³, Bostian ², Sebastian ¹, Anton ^A, ? ^B). Born 21 Aug 1923 in Lubbock, Lubbock Co., TX; died 24 Aug 2013 in Albuquerque, Bernalillo Co., NM. RN=8300. 1920, 1930 Censuses, Dawson Co., TX. 1940 Census, Lea Co., NM, 1950 Census, Roosevelt Co., NM.

Married Nadine Louise Clymer, daughter of Wesley William Clymer and Frances Louise Bahner, on 22 May 1943 in Clovis, Curry Co., NM. RN=8301. She was born 22 Jan 1926 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Co., OK; died 27 Oct 2014 in Albuquerque, Bernalillo Co., NM. Both Albert and Nadine are buried at Fort Sumner Cemetery, Fort Sumner, DeBaca Co., NM. Children:

+1582 i. Troy Lee ⁹Best. RN=8302.

+1583 ii. Shirley Ruth ⁹Best. RN=8335.

1584 iii. Floyd Wayne ⁹Best. Born 4 Apr 1948 Fort Sumner, DeBaca Co., NM; living. RN=8336. Married (1) Linda Jean Brazes on 30 Jan 1971 in Pueblo, Pueblo Co., CO. RN=8376. No children. Married (2) Terry Lee Davis, date and place unknown. RN=8378. Married (3) Cassandra Jane Kyzer Cameron on 30 Jun 1978, place unknown. RN=8377. No children. Married (4) Carol Lynn Podzamsky Wilbanks on 18 Mar 1988 in Albuquerque, Bernalillo Co., NM. RN=8379. No children.

1347. Thelma Faye ⁸ Best. (Grady John ⁷, Andrew Marion ⁶, Washington Marion ⁵, Abijah ⁴, Jonathan ³, Bostian ², Sebastian ¹, Anton ^A, ? ^B). Born 8 Oct 1926, place unknown; died 14 Sep 1999 in Floyd, Roosevelt Co., NM. RN=8322. 1930, 1940 Censuses, Dawson Co., TX, 1950 Census, Roosevelt Co., NM.

Married Alva Jay Parker on 27 Apr 1946 in Roosevelt Co., NM. He was born 16 Oct 1916 in Upton, Roosevelt Co., NM; died 24 Nov 2008 in Farmington, San Juan Co., NM. RN=8337. [NOTE: Served as a PFC in the Army during WWII; participated in the landing at Utah Beach & Battle of the Bulge.] Both Thelma and Alva are buried at Floyd Cemetery, Floyd, Roosevelt Co., NM. Children:

+1585 i. Linda Loraine ⁹Parker. RN=8343.

+1586 ii. Billie Charlene ⁹Parker. RN=8344.

+1587 iii. Alan Dewayne ⁹Parker. RN=8345.

1348. Evelyn Lucille ⁸ Best. (Grady John ⁷, Andrew Marion ⁶, Washington Marion ⁵, Abijah ⁴, Jonathan ³, Bostian ², Sebastian ¹, Anton ^A, ? ^B). Born 12 Dec 1930 in O Donnell, Lynn Co., TX; died 30 Sep 2014 in Floyd, Roosevelt Co., NM. RN=8323. 1940 Census, Dawson Co., TX, 1950 Census, Roosevelt Co., NM.

Married Edwin "Ed" Lewis Kerby on 10 Jul 1948 in Roosevelt Co., NM. RN=8338. He was born 14 Aug 1921 in Goldthwaite, Mills Co., TX; died 8 Sep 2013 in Carlsbad, Eddy Co., NM. [NOTE: Served in the Army with during WWII.] Both Evelyn and "Ed" are buried at Floyd Cemetery, Floyd, Roosevelt Co., NM. Children:

+1588 i. Carole Rhena ⁹Kerby. RN=8339.

1589 ii. Edwina Dianne ⁹Kerby. Born 25 Jun 1955 in Portales, Roosevelt Co., NM; died there 26 Jul 1955. RN=8340. Buried at Portales Cemetery, Portales, Roosevelt Co., NM. Single; no children.

+1590 iii. Lyndell Kevin ⁹Kerby. RN=8341.

+1591 iv. Kimberly Gail ⁹Kerby. RN=8342.

1349. Grady Wendell ⁸ Best. (Grady John ⁷, Andrew Marion ⁶, Washington Marion ⁵, Abijah ⁴, Jonathan ³, Bostian ², Sebastian ¹, Anton ^A, ? ^B). Born 11 Jan 1933 in Lamesa, Dawson Co., TX; died 10 Feb 2015 in Roosevelt Co., NM. RN=8324. 1940 Census, Dawson Co., TX, 1950 Census, Roosevelt Co., NM. Both Gracy and "Joy" are buried at Floyd Cemetery, Floyd, Roosevelt Co., NM.

Married Bobbie "Joy" Morgan on 29 Dec 1952 in Portales, Roosevelt Co., NM. RN=8346. She was born 21 Oct 1934 in Floyd, Roosevelt Co., NM; died 25 Mar 2023 in Portales, Roosevelt Co., NM. Children:

+1592 i. Barbara Fay ⁹Best. RN=8347.

+1593 ii. Monte Wendell ⁹Best. RN=8348.

+1594 iii. Kent Clifton ⁹Best. RN=8349.

+1595 iv. Kyle Morgan ⁹Best. RN=8350.

1350. Billie Louise ⁸ Best. (Grady John ⁷, Andrew Marion ⁶, Washington Marion ⁵, Abijah ⁴, Jonathan ³, Bostian ², Sebastian ¹, Anton ^A, ? ^B). Born 11 Nov 1934 in Dawson Co., TX; died 29 Oct 2021, place unknown. RN=8325. 1940 Census, Dawson Co., TX.

Married Jonie Edward "J. E." Cooper, Jr. on 10 Aug 1952 in Roosevelt Co., NM. RN=8351. He was born 19 Oct 1927 in Crosbyton, Crosby Co., TX; died 1 Jul 1978 in Floyd, Roosevelt Co., NM. Both Billie and "J. E." are buried at Floyd Cemetery, Floyd, Roosevelt Co., NM. Children:

1596 i. Steven Jay ⁹Cooper. RN=8352. Born 1953, place unknown; living. Descendants unknown.

+1597 ii. Lewis Lynn ⁹Cooper. RN=8353.

+1598 iii. Billy Britt ⁹Cooper. RN=8354.

1352. Berry Ozro "Junior" ⁸ Best, Jr. (Berry Ozro ⁷ Best, Sr., Andrew Marion ⁶, Washington Marion ⁵, Abijah ⁴, Jonathan ³, Bostian ², Sebastian ¹, Anton ^A, ? ^B). Born 5 Aug 1927 in Lamesa, Dawson Co., TX; died 15 Aug 2013, place unknown. RN=8328. 1930, 1940, 1950 Censuses, Cochran Co., TX.

Married Tresa Terry Wierbeck, date and place unknown. RN=8355. She was born 1925, place unknown; living. Children:

1599 i. Anna Faye ⁹Best. Born 1957, place unknown; living. RN=8356. Married Keller F. Davis, date and place unknown. RN=8433. He was born 1948, place unknown. Descendants unknown.

+1600 ii. James Robert "Jim Bob" ⁹Best. RN=8357.

+1601 iii. Tommy Charles ⁹Best. RN=8358.

1353. Frances Waynell ⁸ Best. (Berry Ozro ⁷ Best, Sr., Andrew Marion ⁶, Washington Marion ⁵, Abijah, Jonathan ³, Bostian ², Sebastian ¹, Anton ^A, ? ^B). Born 7 Oct 1929 in Dawson Co., TX; died 18 Aug 2012 in Denton, Denton Co., TX. RN=8329. 1930, 1940, Censuses, Dawson Co., TX, 1950 Census, Yoakum Co., TX.

Married Charles Kenneth Rucker, on 26 Apr 1948 in Lovington, Lea Co., NM. RN=8359. He was born 23 Jul 1924 in Roby, Fisher Co., TX; died 19 Mar 1999 in Stephenville, Erath Co., TX. [NOTE 1: Served as a Cpl. in the U.S. Army Air Corps during WWII.] Both Frances and Charles are buried at Denver City Memorial Park, Denver City, Yoakum Co., TX. Children:

1602 i. Kenneth Ray ⁹Rucker. Born 1948 in Gaines Co., TX; died 27 May 1968 in Vietnam. RN=8360. [NOTE 2: Served as a Sgt. with the 45^th Medical Co. in the US Army in Vietnam; killed in a helicopter crash.] Buried at Denver City Memorial Park, Denver City, Yoakum Co., TX. Single; no children.

+1603 ii. Sue Ann ⁹Rucker. RN=8361.

1393. John Wayland ⁸ Best. (Henry Ursel ⁷, John Bunyan ⁶, John Westley ⁵, Abijah ⁴, Jonathan ³, Bostian ², Sebastian ¹, Anton ^A, ? ^B). Born 17 Jul 1933 in Jasmine, Prairie Co., AR; died 5 Sep 2016 in AR. RN=3940. 1940, 1950 Censuses, Pulaski Co., AR.

Married Janice Suzanne Whitfield, in 1954, place unknown. RN=4505. Born 29 Sep 1935 in Little Rock, Pulaski Co., AR; died there 28 Dec 2023. Both John and Janice are buried at Rest Hills Memorial Park, North Little Rock, Pulaski Co., AR. Children:

1604 i. John Richard ⁹Best. Birth date and place unknown; living. RN=10907. Descendants unknown.

1605 ii. Gary Michael ⁹Best. Birth date and place unknown; living. RN=10908. Descendants unknown.

1606 iii. Robert ⁹Best. Birth date and place unknown; living. RN=10909. Descendants unknown.

1394. Earnest Lee ⁸ Best. (Earnest Lloyd ⁷, John Bunyan ⁶, John Westley ⁵, Abijah ⁴, Jonathan ³, Bostian ², Sebastian ¹, Anton ^A, ? ^B). Born 27 Sep 1939 in Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo Co., MI; living. RN=3928. 1940, 1950 Censuses, Kalamazoo Co., MI.

Married (1) Sharon Marie Thurston in 1961 in Kalamazoo Co., MI. RN=10890. She was born 1944, place unknown; living. Children:

1607 i. Thomas ⁹Best. Born 1967 in Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo Co., MI; living. RN=10892. Twin of RN=10893. Descendants unknown.

1608 ii. Timothy ⁹Best. Born 1967 in Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo Co., MI; living. RN=10893. Twin of RN=10892. Descendants unknown.

1609 iii. Heidi ⁹Best. Born 1969 in Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo Co., MI; living. RN=10894. Descendants unknown.

1610 iv. Jodi ⁹Best. Born 1971 in Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo Co., MI; living. RN=10895. Descendants unknown.

Married (2) Joyce B. ?, date and place unknown. RN=10891. No children.

Married (3) [Unknown], date and place unknown. No RN. Children:

1611 v. Jungeun Park ⁹Best. Born ca 1952 in Korea; living. RN=10910. Adopted. Descendants unknown.

1397. Richard Allen ⁸Best. (Earnest Lloyd ⁷, John Bunyan ⁶, John Westley ⁵, Abijah ⁴, Jonathan ³, Bostian ², Sebastian ¹, Anton ^A, ? ^B). Born 27 Sep 1943 in Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo Co., MI; living. RN=3926. 1950 Census, Kalamazoo Co., MI.

Married Penny Miller in 1973 in Kalamazoo Co., MI. RN=3927. She was born 21 Feb 1949 in Three Rivers, St. Joseph Co., MI; living. Children:

1612 i. Amber Alicia ⁹Best. Born 2 Aug 1975 in Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo Co., MI; living. RN=3941. Descendants unknown.

1398. Janet Loretta ⁸ Best. (Earnest Lloyd ⁷, John Bunyan ⁶, John Westley ⁵, Abijah ⁴, Jonathan ³, Bostian ², Sebastian ¹, Anton ^A, ? ^B). Born 26 Jan 1948 in Fort Wayne, Allen Co., IN; living. RN=3930. 1950 Census, Kalamazoo Co., MI.

Married (1) William Holmes, date and place unknown. RN=10897. No children.

Married (2) Michael Lummis, date and place unknown. RN=10898. Children:

1613 i. Christopher "Chris&quoy; ⁹Lummis. Born date and place unknown; living. RN=10899. Descendants unknown.

1614 ii. Tara ⁹Lummis. Birth date and place unknown; living. RN=10900. Descendants unknown.

1400. Mary Aileen ⁸ Best. (Earnest Lloyd ⁷, John Bunyan ⁶, John Westley ⁵, Abijah ⁴, Jonathan ³, Bostian ², Sebastian ¹, Anton ^A, ? ^B). Born 27 Sep 1960 in Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo Co., MI; living. RN=4333.

Married Damien Mello, date and place unknown. RN=10901. He was born ca 1952 in Fall River, Bristol Co., MA; living. Children:

1615 i. Brianna ⁹Mello. Born 1990, place unknown; living. RN=10902. Descendants unknown.

1616 ii. Devon ⁹Mello. Born 1991, place unknown; living. RN=10903. Descendants unknown.

1617 iii. Kirsten ⁹Mello. Born 1995, place unknown; living. RN=10904. Descendants unknown.

1618 iv. Dylan ⁹Mello. Born 1998, place unknown; living. RN=10905. Descendants unknown.

1402. CAPT William Callahan "Billy" ⁸ Best, Sr., M.D., USN. (Jewell Boyd ⁷, Charles Winfield ⁶, Charles Burrow ⁵, Abijah ⁴, Jonathan ³, Bostian ², Sebastian ¹, Anton ^A, ? ^B). Born 23 Mar 1928 in Houston, Harris Co., TX; died in an automobile accident on 20 May 1973 near Palacios, Matagorda Co., TX. RN=1244. 1930, 1940 Censuses, Harris Co., TX, 1950 Census, Neuces Co., TX. [NOTE 1: Dates confirmed via death certificate.] Both William and Patsy are buried at Seaside Memorial Park, Corpus Christi, Nueces Co., TX.

Married Patsy Jean Karisch on 19 Apr 1951 in Austin, Travis Co., TX. RN=8557. She was born 2 Aug 1931 in Winchester, Fayette Co., TX; died 11 Oct 2019 in Corpus Christi, Neuces Co., TX. Children:

1619 i. William Callahan ⁹Best, Jr. Born 11 Aug 1954 in Galveston, Galveston Co., TX; living. RN=10026. Married (1) Niki Lea Ulmer on 4 Apr 1983 in Cameron Co., TX. RN=15104. She was born ca 1959, place unknown. Divorced 29 Aug 1983 in Cameron Co., TX. No children. Married (2) Julie Ann (n e Edelstein) Weisfeld on 17 Nov 1991 in Brownsville, Cameron Co., TX. RN=10050. She was born 27 Sep 1957 in Cameron Co., TX; living. [NOTE 2: She was married previously to Irvin Sheldon Weisfeld on 15 Aug 1982 in Cameron Co., TX. RN=13531. Divorced in 1987. No children.] Descendants unknown.

1403. Clarence Holmes ⁸ Welch, Jr. (Donnie Best Welch ⁷, Charles Winfield ⁶, Charles Burrow ⁵, Abijah ⁴, Jonathan ³, Bostian ², Sebastian ¹, Anton ^A, ? ^B). Born 17 Nov 1926 in Houston, Harris Co., TX; died 7 Apr 1985 in Harris Co., TX. RN=1246. 1930, 1940, 1950 Censuses, Harris Co., TX.

Married Helen Ruth Childress on 8 May 1944 in Harris Co., TX. RN=10027. She was born 7 Feb 1925 in OK; died 12 Mar 1998 in Conroe, Montgomery Co., TX. His burial location unknown; she is buried at Grand View Memorial Park, Pasadena, Harris Co., TX. Children:

1620 i. Richard Ray ⁹Welch. Born 2 May 1946 in Harris Co., TX; living. RN=10028. Married Thelma Kathleen McCullough on 14 Feb 1969 in Wichita Co., TX. RN=12069. She was born ca 1945, place unknown; living. Descendants unknown.

1404. Robert Westley ⁸ Welch, Sr. (Donnie Best Welch ⁷, Charles Winfield ⁶, Charles Burrow ⁵, Abijah ⁴, Jonathan ³, Bostian ², Sebastian ¹, Anton ^A, ? ^B). Born 15 Jul 1928 in Houston, Harris Co., TX; died 24 Jun 1996 in Katy, Harris Co., TX. RN=1247. [NOTE: Served as a Sgt. in the Marine Corps during Korea.] 1930, 1940, 1950 Censuses, Harris Co., TX.

Married Christine Feris on 28 May 1950 in Houston, Harris Co., TX. RN=10029. She was born 2 Jul 1927 in Abilene, Taylor Co., TX; died 20 Jul 1989 in Katy, Harris Co., TX. Both Robert and Christine are buried at Houston National Cemetery, Houston, Harris Co., TX. Children:

1621 i. Vicki ⁹Welch. Born 11 Feb 1953 in Harris Co., TX; living. RN=10030. Married Marvin M. Hopkins on 21 Jan 1972 in Harris Co,. TX. RN=13530. He was born ca 1953, place unknown; living. Descendants unknown.

1622 ii. Robert Wesley ⁹Welch, Jr. Born 1 Nov 1954 in Harris Co., TX; living. RN=10031. Descendants unknown.

1623 iii. Timothy Leslie ⁹Welch. Born 20 Mar 1959 in Houston, Harris Co., TX; living. RN=10032. Married Sharon L. Hesbrook on 12 Oct 1979 in Harris Co., TX. RN=13621. She was born 14 Sep 1959, place unknown; living. Descendants unknown.

1405. Donald Ray ⁸Welch, Sr. (Donnie Best Welch ⁷, Charles Winfield ⁶, Charles Burrow ⁵, Abijah ⁴, Jonathan ³, Bostian ², Sebastian ¹, Anton ^A, ? ^B). Born on 31 Dec 1933 in Houston, Harris Co., TX; died there 31 Jul 1993. RN=1248. [NOTE: Served in the Marine Corps during Korea.] 1940, 1950 Censuses, Harris Co., TX.

[NOTE: Due to the similarity in given & surnames in various on-line records, unable to confirm exact number of his wives and children. It is also unclear how any follow-on marriages could occur when divorce from his first wife did not occur until 1986, but existing records indicate same. The following lineage is assumed correct but the inability to locate his 2^nd marriage record and the lack of later census records preclude the confirmation of the mother of his other children. ]

Married (1) Barbara Ann Crawford on 12 Feb 1954 in Harris Co., TX. RN=10033. She was born 9 Apr 1935 in Colorado Co., TX; living. Divorced 9 Apr 1986 in Harris Co., TX. Children:

1624 i. Sheryl Lynn ⁹Welch. Born 9 Jan 1957 in Harris Co., TX; living. RN=10034.

1625 ii. Glen Ray ⁹Welch. Born 20 Jun 1960 in Houston, Harris Co., TX; living. RN=10035.

Married (2) Nellive Cutler between 1962 & 1964, place unknown. RN=10036. Children:

1626 iii. Kenneth Devin ⁹Welch. Born 17 Aug 1965 in Harris Co., TX; living. RN=10031.

1627 iv. Donald Ray ⁹Welch, Jr. Born 16 Dec 1975 in Harris Co., TX; living. RN=10039. Married Sandie Michelle Sanders on 14 May 1998 in Montgomery Co., TX. RN=13622. She was born 14 Jul 1977 in Montgomery Co., TX; living. Descendants unknown.

Married (3) Vivian Fay Simmons on 13 Feb 1987 in Harris Co., TX. RN=14897. She was born 19 Mar 1937 in Ennis, Ellis Co., TX; died 26 Jun 2015 in Mansfield, Tarrant Co., TX. Both Donald and Vivian are buried at Myrtle Cemetery, Ennis, Ellis Co., TX. No known children (by Donald).

1408. Robert Nash ⁸Best. (Iris Holder ⁷, Robert M.⁶, Charles Burrow ⁵, Abijah ⁴, Jonathan ³, Bostian ², Sebastian ¹, Anton ^A, ? ^B). Born 20 May 1929 in Little Rock, Pulaski Co., AR; living. RN=1622. 1930, 1940 Censuses, Pulaski Co., AR.

Married Carol Gene Stevenson on 19 Apr 1957, place unknown. RN=1625. Carol Jean was born 16 Feb 1932 in North Little Rock, Pulaski Co., AR; living. Children:

1628 i. Steven Eric ⁹Best. RN=1626. Born 29 Jul 1960 in Little Rock, Pulaski Co., AR; living. Occupation: Geologist. Married Stefanie Lena Murray on 21 Oct 1989 in Dallas, Dallas Co., TX. RN=2426. Stefanie was born 26 Feb 1962 in San Francisco, CA; living. No children.

+1629 ii. Jean Renee ⁹Best. RN=1627.

1409. Ralph Vernon ⁸Best. (Iris Holder ⁷, Robert M.⁶, Charles Burrow ⁵, Abijah ⁴, Jonathan ³, Bostian ², Sebastian ¹, Anton ^A, ? ^B). Born 20 Aug 1940 in Little Rock, Pulaski Co., AR; died 19 Oct 1989 in North Little Rock, Pulaski Co., AR. RN=1623. He is buried at Pinecrest Memorial Park, Saline Co., AR.

Married (1) Dortha Ann (Wood) Hopkins, on 23 Aug 1967 in Little Rock, Pulaski Co., AR. RN=1628. Divorced. Children (adopted):

1630 i. James Paul Hopkins ⁹Best. RN=1629. Birth date and place unknown. Descendants unknown.

Married (2) Jeannie (?), date and place unknown. No children.

1411. Bonnie Avalene ⁸ Best. (Iris Holder ⁷, Robert M.⁶, Charles Burrow ⁵, Abijah ⁴, Jonathan ³, Bostian ², Sebastian ¹, Anton ^A, ? ^B). Born 27 Jun 1944 in North Little Rock, Pulaski Co., AR; living. RN=1632. 1950 Census, Pulaski Co., AR.

Married Kent Meridith Duncan ca 1963 in Little Rock, Pulaski Co., AR. RN=1633. He was born 5 Jun 1940, place unknown; living. Children:

+1631 i. Angela Paige ⁹Duncan. RN=1634.

1632 ii. Stacy Lena ⁹Duncan. Born 3 Mar 1968, place unknown; living. RN=1635. Married David Gregory on 4 Jun 1989 in Howard Co., AR. RN=13216. Descendants unknown.

1633 iii. Ryan Howard ⁹ Duncan. Born 1 Jul 1976 in North Little Rock, Pulaski Co., AR; died 13 Feb 2006 in AR. RN=1636. He is buried at Mount Carmel Cemetery, Cabot, Lonoke Co., AR. Single; no children.

1413. Jo Ellen ⁸ Clark. (Neely Lee Best Clark ⁷, Robert Marion ⁶, Charles Burrow ⁵, Abijah ⁴, Jonathan ³, Bostian ², Sebastian ¹, Anton ^A, ? ^B). Born 28 Jun 1940 in Little Rock, Pulaski Co., AR; living. RN=587.

Married Lewis Allen Barnard, son of William Allen Barnard and Clara Mae Alley, on 29 Dec 1962 in Little Rock, Pulaski Co., AR. Lewis was born 30 May 1938 in Little Rock, Pulaski Co., AR; died 7 Jun 2018 in Richardson, Dallas Co., TX. RN=588. Occupation: Commercial airline pilot (retired). He is buried at Restland Memorial Park, Dallas, Dallas Co., TX. Children:

+1634 i. Cheryl Melinda ⁹Barnard. RN=589.

1635 ii. Cathryn Melanie ⁹Barnard. RN=590. Born 1 Mar 1969 in Sommerville, Somerset Co., NJ; living. Single; no children.

1414. David Eugene ⁸ Sloat, Ph.D. (Robbie Joe Best ⁷, Robert Marion ⁶, Charles Burrow ⁵, Abijah ⁴, Jonathan ³, Bostian ², Sebastian ¹, Anton , ? ^B). Born 4 Aug 1947 in Manhattan, Riley Co., KS; living. RN=591. 1950 Census, Riley Co., KS. Occupation: Chemist.

Married Dianne Dotson on 13 May 1978 in Seattle, King Co., WA. RN=1660. She was born 9 May 1953, place unknown; living. Children:

1636 i. Rebecca Lynn ⁹Dotson. Born 20 Aug 1989, place unknown; living. RN=1661. Adopted. Single.

1637 ii. Matthew Henry ⁹Sloat. Bprn 10 Mar 1990, place unknown; living. RN=1662. Adopted. Single.

1638 iii. Jonathan Edward ⁹ Sloat. Born 30 Dec 1990, place unknown; living. RN=1663. Adopted. Single.

1639 iv. Michael Alexander ⁹ Sloat. Born 30 May 1991, place unknown; living. RN=1664. Adopted. Single.

1640 v. Clara Louise ⁹ Dotson. Born Nov 1995, place unknown; living. RN=2425. Adopted. Single.

1415. Ruth Ann ⁸ Sloat. (Robbie Joe Best ⁷, Robert Marion ⁶, Charles Burrow ⁵, Abijah ⁴, Jonathan ³, Bostian ², Sebastian ¹, Anton ^A, ? ^B). Born 26 Oct 1948 in Manhattan, Riley Co., KS; living. RN=592. 1950 Census, Riley Co., KS.

Married James J. Markos in 1974 in Manhattan, Riley Co., KS. RN=1665. He was born 28 Feb 1947, place unknown; living. Occupation: School superintendent. Children:

1641 i. James Brice ⁹Markos. RN=593. Born 16 Jun 1975 in Manhattan, Pottawatomie Co., KS; living. Single; no children.

+1642 ii. Geoffrey Eugene ⁹Markos. RN=594.

1643 iii. Ha-Lee ⁹ Markos. RN=1666. Born 28 Feb 1987 in Seoul, South Korea; living. Adopted. Single; no children.

1417. John William ⁸ Helbron. (Nellie Voil Best Helbron ⁷, Robert Marion ⁶, Charles Burrow ⁵, Abijah ⁴, Jonathan ³, Bostian ², Sebastian ¹, Anton ^A, ? ^B). Born 2 Dec 1939 in Little Rock, Pulaski Co., AR; living. RN=1. 1940, 1950 Censuses, Pulaski Co., AR. Occupations: Naval Officer (retired in 1982 as Lieutenant Commander after 20 years of active and reserve service); physicist, project engineer (retired in 1997), author.

Married Joyce Marie Helizon, daughter of Walter Helizon and Millie Marie Cole, in Chicago, Cook Co., IL on 13 Jul 1968. Joyce was born 4 Jul 1945, San Angelo, Tom Green Co., TX; living. RN=514. Children:

1644 i. James Russell ⁹ Helbron. Born 12 Oct 1975 in Upland, San Bernadino Co., CA; living. RN=512. Single; no children.

1418. Mary Nell ⁸ Helbron. (Nellie Voil Best Helbron ⁷, Robert Marion ⁶, Charles Burrow ⁵, Abijah ⁴, Jonathan ³, Bostian ², Sebastian ¹, Anton ^A, ? ^B). Born 1 Jun 1943 in Little Rock, Pulaski Co., AR; died 3 Feb 2015 in Rogers, Benton Co., AR. RN=571. 1950 Census, Pulaski Co., AR. Cremated. Occupation: Elementary school teacher (retired).

Married Coy Clifton Kaylor II, son of Dr. Coy Clifton Kaylor I and Carol Miller, at St. Andrew's Church, Little Rock, Pulaski Co., AR on 21 Aug 1965. Divorced Jul 1999 in Fayetteville, Washington Co., AR. Coy was born 8 Oct 1943, Jamestown, Stutsman Co., ND; died 7 Dec 2001 in Fayetteville, Washington Co., AR. RN=572. Occupations: Stock broker, restauranteur. Children:

1645 i. Kimberly Ann ⁹ Kaylor. Born 27 Feb 1967, Memphis, Shelby Co., TN; living. RN=573. Married (1) Marcus Gayle Richardson on 28 Apr 1996 in Fayetteville, Washington Co., AR. RN=2423. He was born 11 Jul 1950 in Fayetteville, Washington Co., AR; living. Divorced. No children. Married (2) Christopher "Chris" Carnahan on 27 Aug 2008 in Rogers, Benton Co., AR; living. RN=8684. No children.

1646 ii. Coy Clifton ⁹ Kaylor III. Born 6 Feb 1969 in Fayetteville, Washington Co., AR; living. RN=574. Married (1) Kim Romero on 30 Jun 2001 in Tontitown, Washington Co., AR. RN=4271. Divorced. No children. Married (2) Jae Jenine Morrison on 31 Dec 2008 in Bentonville, Benton Co., AR. RN=8956. No children.

1463. Lois Kate "Babe" ⁸ Smith. (Juanita Truelove Best Smith ⁷, Charles Monroe ⁶, William Carroll ⁵, Charles "Charlie" ⁴, Jonathan ³, Bostian ², Sebastian ¹, Anton ^A, ? ^B). Born 3 Dec 1902 in Oklahoma Territory; died 26 Feb 1985 in Cordell, Washita Co., OK. RN=3268. 1910, 1920, 1930, 1940 Censuses, Washita Co., OK, 1950 Census, Pottawatomie Co., OK.

Married Thomas Ersel Brown on 23 Oct 1927 in Hobart, Kiowa Co., OK. RN=3270. He was born 19 May 1906 in Oklahoma Territory; died 29 Apr 1951 in Washita Co., OK. Both "Babe" and Thomas are buried at Lawnview Cemetery, Cordell, Washita Co., OK. Children:

+1647 i. Juanita Jann ⁹ Brown. RN=3272.

1466. John Leo ⁸ Best. (Oscar James ⁷, James Osro ⁶, William Carroll ⁵, Charles Charlie ⁴, Jonathan ³, Bostian ², Sebastian ¹, Anton ^A, ? ^B). Born 10 Aug 1907 in Alvord, Wise Co., TX; died 23 Oct 1984 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Co., OK. RN=3399. 1910 Census, Haskell Co., TX, 1920, 1930, 1940, 1950 Censuses, Washita Co., OK.

Married Viola V. Brubaker on 8 Apr 1927 in Cordell, Washita Co., OK. RN=7283. Viola was born 15 Feb 1910 in Cordell, Washita Co., OK; died there 6 Oct 1988. Both John and Viola are buried at Lawnview Cemetery, Cordell, Washita Co., OK. Children:

1648 i. Pauline Ruth ⁹ Best. Born 6 Apr 1928 in OK; died 15 Oct 2016 in Edmond, Oklahoma Co., OK. RN=10496. Married Robert Stanley Edmunds on 27 Dec 1951 in Reno Co., KS. RN=14630. He was born 30 Sep 1926 in Marion, Marion Co., KS; died 5 Dec 2006 in Edmond, Oklahoma Co., OK. Both Pauline and Robert are buried at Marion Cemetery, Marion, Marion Co., KS. Descendants unknown.

1649 ii. John Allen ⁹ Best. Born 30 Apr 1930 in OK; died 2 Sep 2016 in Cordell, Washita Co., OK. RN=10497. Married Eva Dene Blanton on 2 Dec 1951 in Cordell, Washita Co., OK. RN=14136. She was born 4 Nov 1931 in Clinton, Custer Co., OK; died 13 Dec 2012 in Oklahoma Co., OK. Both John and Eva are buried at Lawnview Cemetery, Cordell, Washita Co., OK. Descendants unknown.

1650 iii. Helen ⁹ Best. Born ca 1936 in OK; living. RN=10498. Descendants unknown.

1651 iv. Carolyn Sue ⁹ Best. Born 17 Jun 1942 in Elk City, Beckham Co., OK; living. RN=3400. Descendants unknown.

1479. James Emmitt ⁸Savage. (Mary Durbin Savage ⁷, Sarah C. Best Durbin⁶, William Carroll ⁵, Charles "Charlie" ⁴, Jonathan ³, Bostian ², Sebastian ¹, Anton ^A, ? ^B). Born 27 Dec 1896 in Pottawatomie Co., OK; died 27 Oct 1967 in Knoxville, Knox Co., TN. RN=3370. 1900 Census, Pottawatomie Co., OK, 1910, 1920 Censuses, Pontotoc Co., OK, 1930, 1940, 1950 Censuses, Knox Co., TN.

Married (1) Minnie Chambers on 3 Apr 1914 in Pontotoc Co., OK. RN=3371. She was born 14 Mar 1899, place unknown; died 16 Jan 1922 in Vanoss, Pontotoc Co., OK. She is buried at Midland Cemetery, Vanoss, Pontotoc Co., OK. Children:

1652 i. Emmitt D.⁹ Savage. Born ca 1918 in Pontotoc Co., OK; death date and place unknown. RN=3372. Descendants unknown.

1653 ii. Layton ⁹ Savage. Born 5 Jun 1920 in Pontotoc Co., OK; died there 13 Jun 1922. RN=3373. Buried at Midland Cemetery, Ponotoc Co.,OK. Single; no children.

Married (2) Aitetha B. "Telia" McInturff, date and place unknown but between 1923-1929, likely in TN, but not confirmed. RN=14947. She was born 20 Jul 1892 in Blount Co., TN; died 31 May 1978 in Miami, Dade Co., FL. Both James and "Telia" are buried at New Gray Cemetery, Knoxville, Knox Co., TN. No known children.

1480. Harry Hugh ⁸ Savage. (Mary Durbin Savage ⁷, Sarah C. Best Durbin⁶, William Carroll ⁵, Charles "Charlie" ⁴, Jonathan ³, Bostian ², Sebastian ¹, Anton ^A, ? ^B). Born Aug 1899 in Pottawatomie Co., OK; died 18 Feb 1978 in Coalinga, Fresno Co., CA. RN=3374. 1940 Census, Johnston Co., OK, 1950 Census, Stanislaus Co., CA. He is buried at Pleasant Valley Cemetery, Coalinga, Fresno Co., CA.

Married Willie Chapman on 7 Nov 1916, place unknown. RN=3375. She was born ca 1902 in OK; death date and place unknown. Divorced in Sep 1966 in Stanislaus Co., CA. Her burial location unknown. Children:

1654 i. Jack Callaway ⁹ Savage. Born 19 Oct 1924 in Rush Springs, Grady Co., OK; died 7 Apr 2001 in Avenal, Fresno Co., CA. RN=13221. Married Bettye Jo ?, date and place unknown. RN=13529. She was born 4 Mar 1926, place unknown; died 18 Jan 1998 in Hanford, Kings Co., CA. Both Jack and Bettye Jo are buried at Pleasant Valley Cemetery, Coalinga, Fresno Co., CA. Descendants unknown.

1655 ii. Henry Lee ⁹ Savage, Sr. Born 29 Dec 1926 in Rush Springs, Grady Co., OK; died 17 May 1994 in Paso Robles, San Luis Obispo Co., CA. RN=13222. Married Betty Lee Spurlock on 16 Jun 1947, place unknown. RN=15295. She was born 24 Dec 1932 in OK; died 24 Apr 2005 in Tulsa, Tulsa Co., OK. Assumed that both Henry and Betty are buried at Paso Robles District Cemetery, Paso Robles, San Luis Obispo Co., CA but unable to verify Betty's location. Descendants unknown.

1656 iii. William Kenneth ⁹ Savage. Born 15 Mar 1931 in Pontotoc Co., OK; died 22 Jun 1992 in Delhi, Merced Co., CA. RN=13223. Married Nona Magdalane Davis, date and place unknown. RN=15296. She was born 14 Feb 1934 in MO; died 20 Apr 2012 in Hughson, Stanislaus Co., CA. Divorced Oct 1967 in Stanislaus Co., CA. Burial locations unknown. Descendants unknown.

1492. Rev. Claude Bradford ⁸Hunt. (Annie Durbin Hunt ⁷, Sarah C. Best Durbin⁶, William Carroll ⁵, Charles "Charliequot; ⁴, Jonathan ³, Bostian ², Sebastian ¹, Anton ^A, ? ^B). Born 1 May 1915 in Bonham, Fannin Co., TX; died 17 Dec 2003 in Dallas Co., TX. RN=3391. 1920, 1930, 1940, 1950 Censuses, Dallas Co., TX.

Married Doris Ann Hiser on 16 Jul 1938, probably in Dallas Co., TX. RN=3392. She was born 22 Nov 1919 in Dallas, Dallas Co., TX; died 22 Oct 2007 in Irving, Dallas Co., TX. Both Claude and Doris are buried at Wheatland Cemetery, Duncanville, Dallas Co., TX. Children:

1657 i. Lawrence Bradford ⁹ Hunt. Born ca 1939 in Dallas, Dallas Co., TX; living. RN=3393. Descendants unknown.

1658 ii. Ronald Nathan ⁹ Hunt. Born 30 Aug 1942 in Dallas Co., TX; living. RN=10556. Descendants unknown.

1494. Archie Leo ⁸Best. (George Burton ⁷, John Gordon ⁶, William Carroll ⁵, Charles "Charlie" ⁴, Jonathan ³, Bostian ², Sebastian ¹, Anton ^A, ? ^B). Born 29 Aug 1908 in Cordell, Washita Co., OK; died 27 Sep 1980 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Co., OK. RN=3600. 1910, 1920, 1930, 1940 Censuses, Washita Co., OK, 1950 Census, Oklahoma Co., OK.

Married Viola Hester on 3 Dec 1932 in Cordell, Washita Co., OK. RN=3601. Twin of RN=3602. She was born 10 Sep 1915 in Gotebe, Kiowa Co., OK; died 16 Mar 2007 in Sulphur, Murray Co., OK. Both Archie and Viola are buried at Resthaven Gardens Cemetery, Oklahoma City, Cleveland Co., OK. Children:

1659 i. Marvin Wayne ⁹ Best. Born 5 Oct 1936 in Hobart, Kiowa Co., OK; died 5 Sep 2010 in Shawnee, Pottawatomie Co., OK. RN=12771. He is buried at Resthaven Gardens Cemetery, Oklahoma City, Cleveland Co., OK. Single; no children.

1496. John Burton ⁸Best. (George Burton ⁷, John Gordon ⁶, William Carroll ⁵, Charles Charlie ⁴, Jonathan ³, Bostian ², Sebastian ¹, Anton ^A, ? ^B). Born 10 Mar 1910 in Cordell, Washita Co., OK; died 15 Nov 2000 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Co., OK. RN=3603. 1910, 1920, 1930, 1940 Censuses, Washita Co., OK, 1950 Census, Harmon Co., OK.

Married Jewel Russell, daughter of Houston Lee and Effie J. (née Finley) Russell, on 20 Dec 1936 in Weatherford, Custer Co., OK. RN=3604. She was born 9 Nov 1915 in Wellington, Collingsworth Co., TX; died 25 Dec 1999 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Co., OK. Both John and Jewell are buried at Oaklawn Cemetery, Sulphur, Murray Co., OK. Children:

1660 i. Eddie Lee ⁹ Best. Born ca 1938 in OK; living. RN=12772. Married Barbara Lee Williams on 1 Sep 1963 in Greer Co., OK. RN=14430. Divorced on 21 Apr 1972 in Ramsey Co., MN. Descendants unknown.

1497. Nettie Lucille ⁸Best. (George Burton ⁷, John Gordon ⁶, William Carroll ⁵, Charles Charlie ⁴, Jonathan ³, Bostian ², Sebastian ¹, Anton ^A, ? ^B). Born 24 Nov 1911 in Cordell, Washita Co., OK; died 19 Mar 2001 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Co., OK. RN=3605. 1920, 1930 Censuses, Washita Co., OK, 1940, 1950 Censuses, Oklahoma Co., OK.

Married Carl Edward Slaten on 21 Jan 1938 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Co., OK. RN=3606. He was born 23 Dec 1906 in Harmon, Ellis Co., OK; died 19 Apr 1983 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Co., OK. Both Nettie and Carl are buried at Memorial Park Cemetery, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Co., OK. Children:

1661 i. Rena Roberta ⁹ Slaten. Born 7 Dec 1939 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Co., OK; died 27 Jul 1980 in Augusta Co., VA. RN=12773. [NOTE 1: She died in an automobile accident as a passenger when the van driver lost control.] Married Dale Ray Ellis, date and place unknown. RN=12776. He was born 3 Nov 1934 in Dierks, Howard Co., AR; died 10 Mar 1981 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Co., OK. Both Rena and Dale are buried at Memorial Park Cemetery, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Co., OK. Descendants unknown.

1662 ii. Raymond Dean ⁹ Slaten. Born 26 Sep 1945 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Co., OK; died there 27 Oct 2012. RN=12774. Twin of RN=12775. [NOTE 2: Served in the Army during Vietnam.] Buried at Memorial Park Cemetery, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Co., OK. Single; no children.

1663 iii. Weyman Gene ⁹ Slaten. Born 26 Sep 1945 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Co., OK; living. RN=12775. Twin of RN=12774. Descendants unknown.

1498. Charley Edward ⁸Best. (George Burton ⁷, John Gordon ⁶, William Carroll ⁵, Charles Charlie ⁴, Jonathan ³, Bostian², Sebastian¹, Anton ^A, ? ^B). Born 6 Aug 1913 in Cordell, Washita Co., OK; died 22 Aug 1998 in Bethany, Oklahoma Co., OK. RN=3607. 1920, 1930, 1940 Censuses, Washita Co., OK, 1950 Census, Oklahoma Co., OK.

Married Ester Josephine Cooper on 2 Jul 1938 in Cordell, Washita Co., OK. RN=3608. Ester was born 30 Nov 1916 in Van Alystyne, Grayson Co., TX; died 18 Jan 1989 in Oklahoma City, OK. Both Charley and Ester are buried at Memorial Park Cemetery, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Co., OK. Children:

+1664 i. Forrest Edward ⁹ Best. RN=3619.

1665 ii. Glenn Dale ⁹ Best. Born 24 Apr 1940 in Cordell, Washita Co., OK. RN=3626. Married (1) Tracy Leffler, date and place unknown. RN=3627. Divorced. Married (2) Glenda Murphy, date and place unknown. RN=3628. Divorced. Married (3) Jinnie J. Hendrickson, date and place unknown. RN=3629. Descendants unknown.

1666 iii. Pauletta Joan ⁹ Best. Born 5 May 1942 in Sentinel, Washita Co., OK. RN=3630. Married (1) Gary Liles, date and place unknown. RN=3631. Divorced. Married (2) Danny Olea, date and place unknown. RN=2632.

1503. Floy Beatrice "Susie" ⁸ Best. (George Burton ⁷, John Gordon ⁶, William Carroll ⁵, Charles "Charlie" ⁴, Jonathan ³, Bostian², Sebastian¹, Anton ^A, ? ^B). Born 18 Aug 1920 in Cordell, Washita Co., OK; died 1 Jan 1999 in Moore, Cleveland Co., OK. RN=3617. Twin of RN=3615. 1930 Census, Washita Co., OK 1940 Census, Oklahoma Co., OK, 1950 Census, Garvin Co., OK.

Married Leo Dyer "Boake" Ward on 9 Mar 1940, place unknown. RN=3618. He was born 3 Mar 1918, place unknown; died 1 Jun 1968, place unknown. Both Floy and Leo are buried at Odessa Cemetery, Lake Valley, Washita Co., OK. Children:

1667 i. Carolyn ⁹ Ward. Born/died 10 May 1941 in Lake Valley, Washita Co., OK. RN=12778. Twin of RN=12777. Buried at Odessa Cemetery, Lake Valley, Washita Co., OK. Single; no children.

1668 ii. Lance ⁹ Ward. Born 10 May 1940 in Lake Valley, Washita Co., OK; living. RN=12777. Twin of RN=12778. Descendants unknown.

1669 iii. Timothy F. ⁹ Ward. Born 1 Sep 1949 in Oklahoma Co., OK; living. RN=12779. Descendants unknown.

1516. Fermond Amuel ⁸ Best. (Warren D.⁷, Caleb II ⁶, CalebI ⁵, John Michael ⁴, Christian "Christy" ³, Bostian ², Sebastian ¹, Anton ^A, ? ^B). Born 21 Sep 1903 in Blount Co., TN; died 12 Oct 1969 in Maryville, Blount Co., TN. RN=8808. 1910, 1920, 1930, 1940, 1950 Censuses, Blount Co., TN.

Married Hazel I. Henry ca 1926, place unknown. RN=8809. She was born 15 Jan 1910 in TN; died 3 Jul 1987 in Blount Co., TN. Both Fremond and Hazel are buried at Carpenters Campground Cemetery, Blount Co., TN. Children:

1670 i. William Rayford ⁹Best. Born 17 Jul 1927 in Maryville, Blount Co., TN; died there on 7 Jan 1982. RN=8810. Married Bonnie June Braden, date and place unknown. RN=12148. She was born 19 Jul 1931 in Maryville, Blount Co., TN; died there 25 Jun 1984. Both William and Bonnie are buried at Carpenters Campground Cemetery, Maryville, Blount Co., TN. Descendants unknown.

1671 ii. Clyde Henry ⁹Best. Born 25 Feb 1930 in Blount Co., TN; died 1& Sep 2003, place unknown. RN=8811. Married Ruth Inez Cooper, date and place unknown. RN=14994. She was born 25 Aug 1928 in Maryville, Blount Co., TN; died 2 Aug 2014 in Kokomo, Howard Co., IN. Clyde is buried at Carpenters Campground Cemetery, Maryville, Blount Co., TN; Ruth was cremated; disposition of ashes unknown. Descendants, if any, unknown.

1672 iii. Freida ⁹Best. Born ca 1932 in Blount Co., TN. RN=10557. Descendants unknown.

1673 iv. Warren Alfred ⁹Best. Born 16 Dec 1934 in Maryville, Blount Co., TN; died 5 Jan 2006 in Peoria, Peoria Co., IL. RN=10558. Married Patricia Jean Jones on 2 Nov 1953 in Oxford, Lafayette Co., MS. RN=13527. She was born 25 Nov 1936 in Brimfield, Peoria Co., IL; died 25 Mar 1999 in Peoria, Peoria Co., IL. Both Warren and Patricia are buried at Hillcrest Memory Gardens, Peoria, Peoria Co., IL Descendants unknown.

1674 v. Robert Lee "Bud" ⁹Best. Born 9 Feb 1937 in Blount Co., TN; died 1 May 2014 in Maryville, Blount Co., TN. RN=10559. Married Barbara Kaye (née Hutson) Holt on 3 Mar 1972 in Bradley Co., TN. RN=13528. She was born 6 May 1947 in TN; living. He is buried at Carpenters Campground Cemetery, Maryville, Blount Co., TN. Descendants unknown.

1675 vi. Geneva ⁹Best. Born 1940 in Blount Co., TN. RN=10560. Descendants unknown.

1517. Martha Marie ⁸ Best. (Warren D.⁷, Caleb II ⁶, CalebI ⁵, John Michael ⁴, Christian "Christy" ³, Bostian ², Sebastian ¹, Anton ^A, ? ^B). Born 8 Apr 1910 in Maryville, Blount Co., TN; died there 17 Mar 1987. RN=8812. 1920, 1930, 1940, 1950 Censuses, Blount Co., TN. [NOTE: Dates confirmed via Death Certificate.]

Married Wiley Lafayette Myers on 14 Dec 1929 in Monroe Co., TN. RN=11760. He was born 22 Mar 1908 in Maryville, Blount Co., TN; died there 15 Jan 1990. Both Martha and Wiley are buried at Carpenters Campground Cemetery, Maryville, Blount Co., TN. Children:

1676 i. Evelyn ⁹Myers. Born ca 1930 in Blount Co., TN; death date and place unknown. RN=11761.Descendants unknown.

1677 ii. Geneva Jo ⁹Myers. Born 10 Sep 1932 in Blount Co., TN; died there 10 Sep 1932. RN=11308. Buried at Carpenters Campground Cemetery, Maryville, Blount Co., TN. Single;no children.

1518. Earl William ⁸ Best, Sr. (Warren D.⁷, Caleb II ⁶, CalebI ⁵, John Michael ⁴, Christian "Christy" ³, Bostian ², Sebastian ¹, Anton ^A, ? ^B). Born 1 May 1916 in Blount Co., TN; died 3 Oct 2003 in Maryville, Blount Co., TN. RN=8813. 1920, 1930, 1940, 1950 Censuses, Blount Co., TN.

Married Ruth Barber, date and place unknown. RN=11762. She was born 18 Feb 1917 in Adairsville, Bartow Co., GA; died 22 Nov 2003 in Maryville, Blount Co., TN. Both Earl and Ruth are buried at Grandview Cemetery, Maryville, Blount Co., TN. Children:

1678 i. Earl William " Bill" ⁹Best, Jr. Born 7 Jan 1947 in Blount Co., TN; died 24 Nov 2009 in Maryville, Blount Co., TN. RN=11763. Married Debra "Debbie" Dotson ca 1974, place unknown. RN=11764. She was born 1953, place unknown; living. "Bill" is buried at Grandview Cemetery, Maryville, Blount Co., TN. Descendants unknown.

1519. Truman Royce ⁸ Best. (Coy O.⁷, Caleb II ⁶, CalebI ⁵, John Michael ⁴, Christian "Christy" ³, Bostian ², Sebastian ¹, Anton ^A, ? ^B). Born 26 Nov 1902 in Maryville, Blount Co., TN; died 27 Jul 1960 in Maryville, Blount Co., TN. RN=8814. 1910, 1920, 1930, 1940, 1950 Censuses, Blount Co., TN.

Married Flora Gertrude Blevins on 23 Dec 1922 in Blount Co., TN. RN=11765. She was born 31 Jul 1906 inTN; died 30 Sep 1991 in Blount Co., TN. Both Truman and Flora are buried at Carpenters Campground Cemetery, Blount Co., TN. Children:

1679 i. Royce ⁹Best. Born 27 Mar 1933 in Maryville, Blount Co., TN; died there 2 Mar 1934. RN=11766. Buried at Carpenters Campground Cemetery, Maryville, Blount Co., TN. Single; no children.

1680 ii. Charles Edward ⁹Best. Born 31 Jan 1940 in Maryville, Blount Co., TN; died there 12 Mar 2008. RN=11767. Married Nora E. ? on 25 Aug 1962, place unknown. RN=11768. She was born 11 Sep 1944, place unknown; living. Charles is buried at Carpenters Campground Cemetery, Maryville, Blount Co., TN. Descendants unknown.

1520. Fred Dickerson ⁸ Best. (Coy O.⁷, Caleb II ⁶, CalebI ⁵, John Michael ⁴, Christian "Christy" ³, Bostian ², Sebastian ¹, Anton ^A, ? ^B). Born 27 Dec 1904 in Blount Co., TN; died 25 Jul 1987 in Greenback, Loudon Co., TN. RN=8815. 1910, 1920, 1930, 1940, 1950 Censuses, Blount Co., TN.

Married Hazel Jo Brannon on 16 Apr 1927 in Blount Co., TN. RN=11769. She was born 14 Dec 1908 in Loudon Co., TN; died 22 Apr 1992 in Maryville, Blount Co., TN. Both Fred and Hazel are buried at Carpenters Campground Cemetery, Maryville, Blount Co., TN. Children:

1681 i. Oveda ⁹Best. Born ca 1928 in Maryville, Blount Co., TN; status unknown. RN=11770. Descendants unknown.

1682 ii. Juanita Faye ⁹Best. Born 1 Mar 1932 in Maryville, Blount Co., TN; died there 4 May 2015. RN=11771. Married James Kenneth "Jeep" Rowland, date and place unknown. RN=14995. He was born 13 Mar 1930 in Louisville, Blount Co., TN; died 10 Mar 1987 in Blount Co., TN. [NOTE: Served as a CE3 in the Navy during Korea.] Both Faye and "Jeep" are buried at Sherwood Memorial Gradens, Alcoa, Blount Co., TN. Descendants unknown.

1523. Claude Newton ⁸ Best, Sr. (Coy O.⁷, Caleb II ⁶, CalebI ⁵, John Michael ⁴, Christian "Christy" ³, Bostian ², Sebastian ¹, Anton ^A, ? ^B). Born 17 Dec 1911 in Blount Co., TN; died 6 Feb 1990 in Maryville, Blount Co., TN. RN=8818. 1920, 1930, 1940, 1950 Censuses, Blount Co., TN.

Married Susie Mae Poplin, date and place unknown. RN=6804. She was born 1 May 1917 in Maryville, Blount Co., TN; died there 24 Sep 2000. Both Claude and Susie are buried at Carpenters Campground Cemetery, Blount Co., TN. Children:

1683 i. Rosa Lee ⁹Best. Born ca 1933 in Maryville, Blount Co., TN; death date and place unknown. RN=11773. Descendants unknown.

1684 ii. Glynn Edward ⁹Best. Born 25 Jan 1935 in Maryville, Blount Co., TN; died 5 Oct 2008 in Canton, Cherokee Co., GA. RN=11772. Married Evelyn Josephine Crisp on 17 Jul 1954 in Loudon Co., TN. RN=14997. She was born ca 1934 in TN; living. Glynn is buried at Cherokee Memorial Park, Canton, Cherokee Co., GA. Descendants unknown.

1685 iii. Claude Newton ⁹Best, Jr. Born 28 Feb 1937 in Maryville, Blount Co., TN; died there 13 Feb 1939. RN=11777. Buried at Carpenters Campground Cemetery, Maryville, Blount Co., TN. Single; no children.

1686 iv. Marie ⁹Best. Born ca 1941 in Maryville, Blount Co., TN, living. RN=11774. Descendants unknown.

1687 v. Juanita A. ⁹Best. Born ca 1946 in Maryville, Blount Co., TN; living. RN=11775. Descendants unknown.

1688 vi. Betty S. ⁹Best. Born ca 1948 in Maryville, Blount Co., TN; living. RN=11776. Descendants unknown.

1525. Burl Caleb ⁸ Best. (Coy O.⁷, Caleb II ⁶, CalebI ⁵, John Michael ⁴, Christian "Christy" ³, Bostian ², Sebastian ¹, Anton ^A, ? ^B). Born 3 Jul 1919 in Blount Co., TN; died 15 Aug 2008 in Maryville, Blount Co., TN. RN=8820. 1920, 1930, 1940, 1950 Censuses, Blount Co., TN. [NOTE 1: Served as a S1c in the Navy during WWII.]

Married Mamie Sue Bradley on 21 Feb 1941 in Loudon Co., TN. RN=9134. She was born 5 Mar 1924 in Ballplay, Monroe Co., TN; death date and place unknown but post-Aug 2008. Both Burl and Mamie are buried at Carpenters Campground Cemetery, Blount Co., TN. Children: (birth order is presumed):

1689 i. Benjamin "Ben" Caleb ⁹Best. Born ca 1942 in Maryville, Blount Co., TN; living. RN=12987. Married Elizabeth ?, date and place unknown. RN=12990. Descendants unknown.

1690 ii. Kenneth Lee "Jack" ⁹Best. Born 2 May 1946 in Maryville, Blount Co., TN; died 26 Aug 2001 in Alcoa, Blount Co., TN. RN=11778. [NOTE 2: Served as a PV2 in the Army.] Married Sherry ?, date and place unknown. RN=12986. Descendants unknown.

1691 iii. Roger D.⁹Best. Born in Maryville, Blount Co., TN, date unknown; living. RN=12988. Married Joyce ?, date and place unknown. RN=12991. Descendants unknown.

1692 iv. Brenda Sue ⁹Best. Born 25 May 1960 in Maryville, Blount Co., TN; died there 11 Feb 2019. RN=12989. Buried at Carpenters Camground Cemetery, Maryville, Blount Co., TN. Single; no children.

1526. Vern Isaac ⁸ Best. (Coy O.⁷, Caleb II ⁶, CalebI ⁵, John Michael ⁴, Christian "Christy" ³, Bostian ², Sebastian ¹, Anton ^A, ? ^B). Born 27 Nov 1921 in Blount Co., TN; died 3 Jan 2007 in Maryville, Blount Co., TN. RN=8821. 1930, 1940, 1950 Censuses, Blount Co., TN. [NOTE: Served as a Pfc. in the Army during WWII; wounded at the Battle of the Bulge; received a Purple Heart.]

Married Mildred Imogene Murphy on 16 May 1944, place unknown. RN=6805. She was born 12 Apr 1925, place unknown; died 29 Mar 2012 in Maryville, Blount Co., TN. Both Vern and Mildred are buried at Carpenters Campground Cemetery, Maryville, Blount Co., TN. Children (birth order is presumed).

1693 i. Isaac ⁹Best. Born in Maryville, Blount Co., TN, date unknown. RN=11779. Descendants unknown.

1694 ii. Steven ⁹Best. Born in Maryville, Blount Co., TN, date unknown. RN=11780. Descendants unknown.

1695 iii. Avice ⁹Best. Born in Maryville, Blount Co., TN, date unknown. RN=11781. Descendants unknown.

1696 iv. LaVern ⁹Best. Born in Maryville, Blount Co., TN, date unknown. RN=11782. Descendants unknown.

1527. Lawrence Coy "Shorty" ⁸ Best. (Coy O.⁷, Caleb II ⁶, CalebI ⁵, John Michael ⁴, Christian "Christy" ³, Bostian ², Sebastian ¹, Anton ^A, ? ^B). Born 20 Jul 1924 in Blount Co., TN; died 13 Jan 1995 in Maryville, Blount Co., TN. RN=8822. 1930, 1940, 1950 Censuses, Blount Co., TN.

Married Helen Jeanette Kagley on 28 Aug 1948, place unknown. RN=9133. She was born 28 Mar 1932 in Blount Co., TN; death date unknown post-Jan 1995 in Blount Co., TN. Both "Shorty" and Helen are buried at Carpenters Campground Cemetery, Blount Co., TN. Children (birth order is presumed):

1697 i. Eldra ⁹Best. Born in Maryville, Blount Co., TN, date unknown. RN=11783. Married Janice ?, date and place unknown. RN=13716. Descendants unknown.

1698 ii. Donald L.⁹Best. Born in Maryville, Blount Co., TN, date unknown. RN=11784. Married Kimberly H. ?, Descendants unknown.

1699 iii. Richard "Rick" ⁹Best. Born in Maryville, Blount Co., TN, date unknown. RN=13717. Descendants unknown.

1700 iv. Trish ⁹Best. Born in Maryville, Blount Co., TN, date unknown. RN=13718. Descendants unknown.

Generation Nine

1565. Charles Robert "Bob" ⁹ Highsmith. (Charles Glenn⁸, Winnie Best Highsmith ⁷, Felix B.⁶, William P.⁵, Abijah ⁴, Jonathan ³, Bostian ², Sebastian ¹, Anton ^A, ? ^B). Born 10 Sep 1937 in Illinois; died 3 Jan 2009 in Anderson, Madison Co., IN. RN=4063. Occupation: Police Officer (retired). Thought to be buried at Calumet Park Cemetery, Merrillville, Lake Co., IN, but not confirmed. 1940 Censuses, Crawford Co., IL, 1950 Census, Lake Co., IN.

Married Sallye Ann (Campbell) Murphy on 4 Jan 1985 in Crown Point, Lake Co., IN. RN=4065. She was born 19 Feb 1935 in Walnut Ridge, Lawrence Co., AR. Children:

1701 i. Kimbra Ann ¹⁰ Highsmith. RN=4064. Born 30 Nov 1970 in Anderson, Cass Co., IL; living. Descendants unknown.

1569. Bobby Ray "Bob" ⁹ Best, Sr. (Walter Luther ⁸, Otho Olgar⁷, Lafayette Ozro ⁶, Berry Ozro ⁵, Abijah ⁴, Jonathan ³, Bostian ², Sebastian ¹, Anton ^A, ? ^B). Born 22 Apr 1939 in MS; died 18 Nov 2004 in Tupelo, Lee Co., MS. 1940, 1950 Censuses, Panola Co., MS. RN=10919. [NOTE: Served in the Air Force.] He is buried at Bethel Cemetery, Teasdale, Tallahatchie Co., MS.

Married Barbara Dianne Melton on 20 Apr 1965 in Haywood Co., TN. RN=12200. She was born ca 1946, place unknown; living. Children (birth order is presumed):

1702 i. Bobby Ray ¹⁰ Best, Jr. Born 27 Aug 1965 in Memphis, Shelby Co., TN; died 28 Nov 2011 in Oakland, Yalobusha Co., MS. RN=12204. Married (1) Martha Sue Roberts on 1 Jul 1994 in Tallahatchie Co., MS. RN=12208. Descendants unknown. Married (2) Paula Turner, date and place unknown. RN=12209. He is buried at Bethel Cemetery, Teasdale, Tallahatchie Co., MS. Descendants unknown.

1703 ii. Wanda ¹⁰ Best. RN=12201. Birth date and place unknown; living. Married a Smallwood, date and place unknown. RN=12206.Descendants unknown.

1704 iii. Bonita ¹⁰ Best. RN=12202. Birth date and place unknown; living. Married a Herrington, date and place unknown. RN=12207. Descendants unknown.

1705 iv. Linda Faye ¹⁰ Best. Birth date and place unknown; living. RN=12203. Married a Greif, date and place unknown. RN=12210. Descendants unknown.

1706 v. Stacy Christopher ¹⁰ Best. Birth date and place unknown; living. RN=12205.

1571. William Otho ⁹ Best. (William Billy Maurice ⁸, Otho Olgar⁷, Lafayette Ozro ⁶, Berry Ozro ⁵, Abijah ⁴, Jonathan ³, Bostian ², Sebastian ¹, Anton ^A, ? ^B). Born 10 Feb 1944 in Baltimore, Baltimore Co., MD; living. RN=9219. 1950 Census, Leflore Co., MS.

Married Kathy Ann Kohoutek on 26 Dec 1966 in Milwaukee, Milwaukee Co., WI. She was born 13 Sep 1943 in Milwaukee, Milwaukee Co., WI; living. RN=9220. Children:

+1707 i. Scott John ¹⁰ Best. RN=9221.

+1708 ii. Allison Ruth ¹⁰ Best. RN=9222.

1579. Donald Ray ⁹ Hogg. (Tommie Best Hogg ⁸, Thomas Marion ⁷, Andrew Marion ⁶, Washington Marion ⁵, Abijah ⁴, Jonathan ³, Bostian ², Sebastian ¹, Anton ^A, ? ^B). Born 3 Aug 1937 in Dawson Co., TX; died 19 Nov 2003 in Greenbrier, Faulkner Co., AR. RN=8362. 1940 Census, Dawson Co., TX, 1950 Census, Lea Co., NM. He is buried at Pleasant Valley Cemetery, Pleasant Valley, Faulkner Co., AR.

Married Billie Nell Daugherty, date and place unknown. RN=8363. She was born 30 May 1939 in Torrance Co., NM; living. Children:

1709 i. Billy Don ¹⁰ Hogg. RN=8364. Born 1955, place unknown. Descendants unknown.

+1710 ii. Donald Warren ¹⁰ Hogg. RN=8365.

1580. Larry Odell ⁹ Combs. (Ida Best Combs ⁸, Thomas Marion ⁷, Andrew Marion ⁶, Washington Marion ⁵, Abijah ⁴, Jonathan ³, Bostian ², Sebastian ¹, Anton ^A, ? ^B). Born 1950, place unknown; living. RN=8333.

Married Joyce Elaine Dauenbaugh, date and place unknown. RN=8366. She was born 1955, place unknown; living. Children:

1711 i. Christopher ¹⁰ Combs. RN=8367. Born 1981, place unknown; living. Single; no children.

1712 ii. Megan Ashley ¹⁰ Combs. RN=8368. Born 1993, place unknown; living. Single; no children.

1581. Cynthia Lou ⁹ Combs. (Ida Best Combs ⁸, Thomas Marion ⁷, Andrew Marion ⁶, Washington Marion ⁵, Abijah ⁴, Jonathan ³, Bostian ², Sebastian ¹, Anton ^A, ? ^B). Born 1955, place unknown; living. RN=8334.

Married Robert Stanley Ayers on 19 Jun 1979 in Roosevelt Co., NM. RN=8369. He was born 1956, place unknown; living. Children:

1713 i. Justin Colby ¹⁰ Ayers. Born 16 Mar 1990 in Tarrant Co., TX; living. RN=8370. Single; no children.

1582. Troy Lee ⁹ Best. (Albert Frank ⁸, Perry Nolan ⁷, Andrew Marion ⁶, Washington Marion ⁵, Abijah ⁴, Jonathan ³, Bostian ², Sebastian ¹, Anton ^A, ? ^B). Born 30 Aug 1945 in Fort Sumner, DeBaca Co., NM; living. RN=8302. 1950 Census. Roosevelt Co., NM.

Married (1) Audrey Lee Howard on 14 Feb 1964 in Clayton, Union Co., NM. RN=8303. She was born 4 Aug 1947, place unknown; living. Children:

+1714 i. Frank Howard ¹⁰ Best. RN=8304.

1715 ii. Bryan Neal ¹⁰ Best. Born 14 Jan 1969 in Norman, Cleveland Co., OK; living. RN=8443. Single; no children.

Married (2) Barbara Hoditschek on 30 Apr 1976 in Nashua, Hillsborough Co., NH. RN=8371. She was born ca 1947 in Germany; living. No children.

1583. Shirley Ruth ⁹ Best. (Albert Frank ⁸, Perry Nolan ⁷, Andrew Marion ⁶, Washington Marion ⁵, Abijah ⁴, Jonathan ³, Bostian ², Sebastian ¹, Anton ^A, ? ^B). Born 2 Nov 1946 in Fort Sumner, DeBaca Co., NM; died 2 Feb 1974 in an automobile accident near Boise City, Cimmaron Co., OK. RN=8335. Buried at Ft. Sumner Cemetery, Ft. Sumner, DeBaca Co., NM. 1950 Census, Roosevelt Co., NM.

Married (1) Jerry Lee Medford on 1 Jan 1964 in Clayton, Union Co., NM. RN=8372. Divorced ca 1968-69. Children:

+1716 i. Kelly Wayne ¹⁰ Medford. RN=8373.

+1717 ii. Lisa Gail ¹⁰ Medford. RN=8374.

Married (2) Lewis Crabtree on 21 Aug 1971, place unknown. RN=8455. Children:

1718 i. William Lewis ¹⁰ Crabtree. RN=8375.

1585. Linda Loraine ⁹ Parker. (Thelma Best Parker ⁸, Grady John ⁷, Andrew Marion ⁶, Washington Marion ⁵, Abijah ⁴, Jonathan ³, Bostian ², Sebastian ¹, Anton ^A, ? ^B). Born 11 Apr 1947, place unknown; died 23 Jul 1990 in Floyd, Roosevelt Co., NM. RN=8343. 1950 Census, Roosevelt Co., NM. She is buried at Floyd Cemetery, Floyd, Roosevelt Co., NM.

Married Floyd Winburn McAlister on 18 Jun 1965 in Roosevelt Co., NM. RN=8380. He was born 1944, place unknown; living. Children:

+1719 i. Wayne Allan ¹⁰ McAlister. RN=8381.

+1720 ii. Blake Aaron ¹⁰ McAlister. RN=8382.

+1721 iii. Brady Owen ¹⁰ McAlister. RN=8383.

1586. Billie Charlene ⁹ Parker. (Thelma Best Parker ⁸, Grady John ⁷, Andrew Marion ⁶, Washington Marion ⁵, Abijah ⁴, Jonathan ³, Bostian ², Sebastian ¹, Anton ^A, ? ^B). Born 1950, place unknown; living. RN=8344.

Married (1) Larry Chester Plummer on 19 Jul 1969 in Roosevelt Co., NM. RN=8384. No children.

Married (2) Mark Alva Morrow on 14 Apr 1972 in Roosevelt Co., NM. RN=8385. He was born 1948, place unknown. Children:

+1722 i. Leah Mishawn ¹⁰ Morrow. RN=8467.

Married (3) John Wesley Purser on 30 Dec 1980 in Roosevelt Co, NM. RN=8386. Children:

1723 i. John Reavis ¹⁰ Purser. Born 1981, place unknown; living. RN=8468. Descendants unknown.

Married (4) Henry Perez pre-1989, place unknown. RN=8387. Children:

1724 i. David J. Ryan ¹⁰ Perez. Born 1989, place unknown; living. RN=8469. Descendants unknown.

Married (5) Dale Yoder, date and place unknown. RN=8388. No children.

Married (6) Daniel Roberts, date and place unknown. RN=8389. No children.

1587. Alan Dewayne ⁹ Parker. (Thelma Best Parker ⁸, Grady John ⁷, Andrew Marion ⁶, Washington Marion ⁵, Abijah ⁴, Jonathan ³, Bostian ², Sebastian ¹, Anton ^A, ? ^B). Born 1955, place unknown; living. RN=8345.

Married (1) Connie Jo Mitchell on 29 Jun 1973 in Roosevelt Co., NM. RN=8390. Children:

1725 i. Quinn ¹⁰ Parker. Born 1976, place unknown; living. RN=8391. Descendants unknown.

Married (2) Patricia Elena Jaramillo on 27 Jul 1982 in Roosevelt Co., NM. RN=8392. No children.

Married (3) Elizabeth Herzer, date and place unknown. RN=8393. Children:

1726 i. Shawna Raye ¹⁰ Parker. Born 1997, place unknown; living. RN=8394. Single; no children.

1588. Carole Rhena ⁹ Kerby. (Evelyn Best Kerby ⁸, Grady John ⁷, Andrew Marion ⁶, Washington Marion ⁵, Abijah ⁴, Jonathan ³, Bostian ², Sebastian ¹, Anton ^A, ? ^B). Born ca Jun 1948 in Portales, Roosevelt Co., NM; living. RN=8339. 1950 Census, Roosevelt Co. NM.

Married Virgil Eugene Bryant on 1 Jul 1965 in Anthony, Dona Ana Co., NM. RN=8395. He was born 15 Sep 1944 in Contra Costa Co., CA; living. Children:

+1727 i. Darren Eugene ¹⁰ Bryant. RN=8396.

+1728 ii. Regina Rhena ¹⁰ Bryant. RN=8397.

1590. Lyndell Kevin ⁹ Kerby. (Evelyn Best Kerby ⁸, Grady John ⁷, Andrew Marion ⁶, Washington Marion ⁵, Abijah ⁴, Jonathan ³, Bostian ², Sebastian ¹, Anton ^A, ? ^B). Born 1957, place unknown; living. RN=8341.

Married (1) Rowena Rae Hunt on 21 Jul 1978 in El Paso, El Paso Co., TX. RN=8400. She was born 1961, place unknown; living. Divorced on 12 Oct 1999 in Hockley Co., TX. Children:

1729 i. Cody Lee ¹⁰ Kerby. Born 22 Mar 1981 in El Paso, El Paso Co., TX; living. RN=8401. Married Rebekah Brummett on 22 Mar 2003 in Tarrant Co., TX. RN=13714. She was born 19 Nov 1981 in Lubbock Co., TX; living. Descendants unknown.

1730 ii. Cameron Michael ¹⁰ Kerby. Born 16 Oct 1986 in Lubbock, Lubbock Co. TX; living. RN=8402. Married Abbe Alise Hopkins on 4 Jul 2010 in Lubbock Co., TX. RN=13715. She was born 4 Jul 1987 in Denton Co., TX; living. Descendants unknown.

1731 iii. Blake Kevin ¹⁰ Kerby. Born 13 Jan 1992 in Lubbock, Lubbock Co. TX; living. RN=8403.

Married (2) Vicki L. Lewis on 20 Jun 2002 in Lubbock, Lubbock Co., TX. RN=8404. She was born 1961, place unknown; living. No children.

1591. Kimberly Gail ⁹ Kerby. (Evelyn Best Kerby ⁸, Grady John ⁷, Andrew Marion ⁶, Washington Marion ⁵, Abijah ⁴, Jonathan ³, Bostian ², Sebastian ¹, Anton ^A, ? ^B). Born 9 Jan 1962 in El Paso, El Paso Co., TX; living. RN=8342.

Married Charles Richard Elias, date and place unknown. RN=8405. He was born 25 Aug 1958 in El Paso, El Paso Co., TX; living. Children:

1732 i. Ashley Nicole ¹⁰ Elias. Born 28 Mar 1990 in El Paso, El Paso Co., TX; living. RN=8406.

1733 ii. Cameron Michael ¹⁰ Elias. Born 1999, place unknown; living. RN=8407.

1592. Barbara Fay ⁹ Best. (Grady Wendell ⁸, Grady John ⁷, Andrew Marion ⁶, Washington Marion ⁵, Abijah ⁴, Jonathan ³, Bostian ², Sebastian ¹, Anton ^A, ? ^B). Born 1955, place unknown; living. RN=8347.

Married Robert Luther Rogers on 9 Jun 1973 in Roosevelt Co., NM. RN=8408. He was born 1954, place unknown; living. Children:

+1734 i. Wende Suzanne ¹⁰ Rogers. RN=8409.

1735 ii. Arvin Lance ¹⁰ Rogers. Born 1975, place unknown; died 1976, place unknown. RN=8410. Single; no children.

+1736 iii. Barbi Anne ¹⁰ Rogers. RN=8411.

1593. Monte Wendell ⁹ Best. (Grady Wendell ⁸, Grady John ⁷, Andrew Marion ⁶, Washington Marion ⁵, Abijah ⁴, Jonathan ³, Bostian ², Sebastian ¹, Anton ^A, ? ^B). Born 1955, place unknown; living. RN=8348.

Married Paula Lee Smith, date and place unknown. RN=8412. She was born 1954, place unknown; living. Children:

1737 i. Monica Lee ¹⁰ Best. Born 16 Apr 1985 in Lubbock, Lubbock Co., TX; living. RN=8413. Descendants unknown.

1738 ii. Marissa Joy ¹⁰ Best. Born 24 Mar 1992 in Lubbock, Lubbock Co., TX; living. RN=8414. Descendants unknown.

1594. Kent Clifton ⁹ Best. (Grady Wendell ⁸, Grady John ⁷, Andrew Marion ⁶, Washington Marion ⁵, Abijah ⁴, Jonathan ³, Bostian ², Sebastian ¹, Anton ^A, ? ^B). Born 1955, place unknown; living. RN=8349.

Married Sherri Ella Wilson on 17 May 1982 in Roosevelt Co., NM. RN=8415. She was born 1960, place unknown; living. Children:

1739 i. Heidi Kay ¹⁰ Best. Born on 18 Jul 1984 in Elida, Roosevelt Co., NM; died in an automobile accident on 15 Jun 2007 in Roosevelt Co., NM. RN=8416. She is buried at Elida Cemetery, Elida, Roosevelt Co., NM. Single; no children.

1740 ii. Halee Jo ¹⁰ Best. Born 1986, place unknown; living. RN=8417. Descendants unknown.

1741 iii. Ryan Wendell ¹⁰ Best. Born 1990, place unknown; living. RN=8418. Descendants unknown.

1742 iv. Reavis Lane ¹⁰ Best. Born 1992, place unknown; living. RN=8419. Descendants unknown.

1595. Kyle Morgan ⁹ Best. (Grady Wendell ⁸, Grady John ⁷, Andrew Marion ⁶, Washington Marion ⁵, Abijah ⁴, Jonathan ³, Bostian ², Sebastian ¹, Anton ^A, ? ^B). Born 1955, place unknown; living. RN=8350.

Married (1) Waynette Ann Lindsey on 10 Aug 1987 in Roosevelt Co., NM. RN=8420. Children:

1743 i. Lyndsi Kay ¹⁰ Best. Born 1989, place unknown; living. RN=8421. Descendants unknown.

1744 ii. Whitney Kyla ¹⁰ Best. Born 1991, place unknown; living. RN=8422. Single; no children.

Married (2) Amy Cockrell, date and place unknown. RN=8223. Children:

1745 i. Klancy Gene ¹⁰ Best. Born 1994, place unknown; living. RN=8424. Single; no children.

1746 ii. Trey Lane ¹⁰ Best. Born 1996, place unknown; living. RN=8425. Single; no children.

1597. Lewis Lynn ⁹ Cooper. (Billie Best Cooper ⁸, Grady John ⁷, Andrew Marion ⁶, Washington Marion ⁵, Abijah ⁴, Jonathan ³, Bostian ², Sebastian ¹, Anton ^A, ? ^B). Born 1956, place unknown; living. RN=8353.

Married Nita Diane Luce on 4 Nov 1974 in Texico, Curry Co., NM. RN=8426. She was born 8 Jul 1956 in Portales, Roosevelt Co., NM; died 1 Feb 2000 in Texico, Curry Co., NM. Buried at Texico Cemetery, Texico, Curry Co., NM. Children:

1747 i. Kelley Diane ¹⁰ Cooper. Born 8 Nov 1977 in Parmer Co., TX; living. RN=8427. Married Jeffrey Mark Fontanilla on 19 Dec 1998 in Las Vegas, Clark Co., NV. RN=13526. Descendants unknown.

1748 ii. Jaylyn Elane ¹⁰ Cooper. Born 1994, place unknown; living. RN=8428. Twin of RN=8429. Single; no children.

1749 iii. Jordyn DeLynn ¹⁰ Cooper. Born 1994, place unknown; living. RN=8429. Twin of RN=8428. Single; no children.

1598. Billy Britt ⁹ Cooper. (Billie Best Cooper ⁸, Grady John ⁷, Andrew Marion ⁶, Washington Marion ⁵, Abijah ⁴, Jonathan ³, Bostian ², Sebastian ¹, Anton ^A, ? ^B). Born 1956, place unknown; living. RN=8354.

Married Angela Faithe Stevens, date and place unknown. RN=8430. She was born 1966, place unknown; living. Children:

1750 i. Desiree Marie ¹⁰ Cooper. Born 1993, place unknown; living. RN=8431. Single; no children.

1751 ii. Sterling Britt ¹⁰ Cooper. Born 1996, place unknown; living. RN=8432. Single; no children.

1600. James Robert "Jim Bob" ⁹ Best. (Berry Ozro Best, Jr.⁸, Berry Ozro ⁷ Best, Sr., Andrew Marion ⁶, Washington Marion ⁵, Abijah ⁴, Jonathan ³, Bostian ², Sebastian ¹, Anton ^A, ? ^B). Born 1959, place unknown; living. RN=8357.

Married Jeanene Corn, date and place unknown. RN=8434. Children:

1752 i. Jacquie Ellan ¹⁰ Best. Born 1994, place unknown; living. RN=8435. Single; no children.

1753 ii. Jamie Sharee ¹⁰ Best. Born 1998, place unknown; living. RN=8436. Single; no children.

1754 iii. Jasper Lynn ¹⁰ Best. Born 2000, place unknown; living. RN=8437. Single; no children.

1601. Tommy Charles ⁹ Best. (Berry Ozro Best, Jr.⁸, Berry Ozro ⁷Best, Sr., Andrew Marion ⁶, Washington Marion ⁵, Abijah ⁴, Jonathan ³, Bostian ², Sebastian ¹, Anton ^A, ? ^B). Born 1961, place unknown; living. RN=8358.

Married Kimberly Shallowberger, date and place unknown. RN=8438. Children:

1755 i. Matthew Lee ¹⁰ Best. Born 1985, place unknown; living. RN=8439. Descendants unknown.

1603. Sue Ann ⁹ Rucker. (Frances Best ⁸Vernon, Berry Ozro ⁷ Best, Sr., Andrew Marion ⁶, Washington Marion ⁵, Abijah ⁴, Jonathan ³, Bostian ², Sebastian ¹, Anton ^A, ? ^B). Born 29 Jul 1953 in Gaines Co., TX; living. RN=8361.

Married Richard Frank Vernon on 15 Jul 1972 in Lubbock Co., TX. RN=8440. He was born 15 Jan 1952 in Borger, Hutchinson Co., TX; died 22 Sep 1999 in Stephenville, Erath Co., TX. Buried at Denver City Memorial Park, Denver City, Yoakum Co., TX. Children:

+1756 i. Kenneth Frank ¹⁰ Vernon. RN=8441.

1757 ii. Lisa Ann ¹⁰ Vernon. Born 27 Mar 1978 in Harris Co., TX; living. RN=8442. Married Jeffrey Joseph Morales on 28 Jul 2001 in Denton Co., TX. RN=13713. He was born 10 Aug 1974 in Dallas Co., TX; living. Descendants unknown.

1629. Jean Renee ⁹ Best. (Robert Nash ⁸, Iris Holder ⁷, Robert M.⁶, Charles Burrow ⁵, Abijah ⁴, Jonathan ³, Bostian ², Sebastian ¹, Anton ^A, ? ^B). Born 25 Jan 1964 in Dallas, Dallas Co., TX; living. RN=1627.

Married Thomas Francis Kernan II on 15 Oct 1983 in Dallas, Dallas Co., TX. RN=2427. Thomas was born 17 Nov 1955 in Pennsylvania; living. Children:

1758 i. Thomas Francis ¹⁰ Kernan III. RN=2428. Born 6 Jun 1987 in Midland, Midland Co., TX. Single; no children.

1759 ii. Michael Robert ¹⁰ Kernan. RN=5032. Born 4 Jun 1997 in Montgomery Co., TX. Single; no children.

1631. Angela Paige ⁹Duncan. (Bonnie Avalene Best Duncan ⁸, Iris Holder ⁷, Robert M.⁶, Charles Burrow ⁵, Abijah ⁴, Jonathan ³, Bostian ², Sebastian ¹, Anton ^A, ? ^B). Born 27 Aug 1964, place unknown; living. RN=1634.

Married Ronald "Ronnie" Lantz, date and place unknown. RN=9264. Children:

1760 i. Hanna ¹⁰ Lantz. Birth date and place unknown; living. RN=9265. Single; no children.

1634. Cheryl Melinda ⁹ Barnard. (Jo Ellen Clark Barnard ⁸, Neely Lee Best Clark ⁷, Robert M.⁶, Charles Burrow ⁵, Abijah ⁴, Jonathan ³, Bostian ², Sebastian ¹, Anton ^A, ? ^B). Born 18 Aug 1964 in Enid, Garfield Co., OK; living. RN=589.

Married (1) David Russell Wilhite on 30 Aug 1986 in Tarrant Co., TX. RN=1657. Divorced. Children:

1761 i. Russell Lewis ¹⁰Wilhite. RN=1658. Born 25 Dec 1989 in Plano, Dallas Co., TX. Single; no children.

1762 ii. Amanda Sue ¹⁰Wilhite. RN=1659. Born 23 Jul 1992 in Plano, Dallas Co., TX. Single; no children.

Married (2) Kent Cox on 19 Jun 1998 at Las Vegas, Clark Co., NV. RN=2811. Kent has 5 children from a previous marriage. Divorced in 2008. Children (by Cheryl):

1763 i. William Connor ¹⁰Cox. RN=4825. Born 27 Dec 1998 in Plano, TX. Single; no children.

1642. Goeffrey Eugene ⁹ Markos. (Ruth Ann ⁸ Sloat Markos , Robbie Joe Best ⁷, Robert Marion ⁶, Charles Burrow ⁵, Abijah ⁴, Jonathan ³, Bostian ², Sebastian ¹, Anton ^A, ? ^B). Born 11 Jan 1977 in El Dorado, Butler Co., KS; living. RN=594.

Married Teresa Grimes on 28 May 2000 in Kansas City, Wyandotte Co., KS. RN=3749. Children:

1764 i. Kiersten ¹⁰Markos. Born ca 2004 in Kansas City, Jackson Co., MO; living. RN=10135. Single; no children.

1765 ii. Kristopher Kris James ¹⁰Markos. Born 6 Jun 2006 in Kansas City, Jackson Co., MO; living. RN=10136. Single; no children.

1647. Juanita Jann ⁹ Brown. (Lois Smith ⁸Brown, Juanita Truelove Best Smith ⁷, Charles Monroe ⁶, William Carroll ⁵, Charles quot;Charlie" ⁴, Jonathan ³, Bostian ², Sebastian ¹, Anton ^A, ? ^B). Born 21 Apr 1932 in Cordell, Washita Co., OK; died there 20 Aug 2006. RN=3272. 1940 Census, Washita Co., OK, 1950 Census, Oklahoma Co., OK. She is buried at Lawnview Cemetery, Cordell, Washita Co., OK.

Married (1) Alton Peter Fellman, Jr. on 9 Aug 1952, place unknown. RN=3273. He was born 11 Nov 1931 in Trego, Washburn Co., WI; died 31 Oct 2005 in Clearlake, Lake Co., CA. Divorced. Children:

1766 i. Lois Louise ¹⁰Fellman. RN=3274. Born and died 8 Apr 1953 in Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CA. Single; no children.

+1767 ii. Glena Sue ¹⁰Fellman. RN=3275.

Married (2) Jerry Lee Cunningham on 8 Nov 1963, place unknown. RN=3279. Born ca 1928 in Kern Co., CA; living. No children.

1664. Forrest Edward "Frosty" ⁹ Best. (Charley Edward ⁸, George Burton ⁷, John Gordon ⁶, William Carroll ⁵, Charles "Charlie" ⁴, Jonathan ³, Bostian ², Sebastian ¹, Anton ^A, ? ^B). Born 24 Jan 1939 in Cordell, OK; died 1 Apr 1999 in Pauls Valley, Garvin Co., OK. RN=3619. 1940 Census, Washita Co., OK, 1950 Census, Oklahoma Co., OK. [NOTE: Served as a Pvt. in the Army during Korea.] He is buried at Calvary Cemetery, Shawnee, Pottawatomie Co., OK.

Married Kay Dette Sugg, daughter of William Roan Sugg and Nell Dean Johnson, on 23 Oct 1963 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Co., OK. RN=3620. Born 24 Apr 1944 in Ada, Pontotoc Co., OK; living. Children:

1768 i. Tami Kay ¹⁰Best. RN=3623. Born 13 Oct 1966 in Oklahoma City, OK; living. Descendants unknown.

1769 ii. Keli Jodean ¹⁰Best. RN=3624. Born 15 Aug 1968 in Oklahoma City, OK; living. Descendants unknown.

1770 iii. Sean Edward ¹⁰Best. RN=3625. Born 12 May 1972 in Oklahoma City, OK; living. Descendants unknown.

Generation Ten

1707. Scott John ¹⁰ Best. (William Otho ⁹, William Billy Maurice ⁸, Otho Olgar⁷, Lafayette Ozro ⁶, Berry Ozro ⁵, Abijah ⁴, Jonathan ³, Bostian ², Sebastian ¹, Anton ^A, ? ^B). Born 19 Oct 1969 in Newport, Newport Co., RI; living. RN=9221.

Married Kris Ann Koster on 30 Sep 1995 in Milwaukee, Milwaukee Co., WI. RN=9225. She was born 17 Nov 1969 in Milwaukee, Milwaukee Co., WI; living. Children:

1771 i. Penny Jane ¹¹ Best. Born 3 Jun 2004 in Minneapolis, Hennepin Co., MN; living. RN=9226. Single; no children.

1708. Allison Ruth ¹⁰ Best. (William Otho ⁹, William Billy Maurice ⁸, Otho Olgar⁷, Lafayette Ozro ⁶, Berry Ozro ⁵, Abijah ⁴, Jonathan ³, Bostian ², Sebastian ¹, Anton ^A, ? ^B). Born 10 Oct 1973 in Milwaukee, Milwaukee Co., WI; living. RN=9222.

Married Eric Tyler Gass, date unknown in Milwaukee, Milwaukee Co., WI. RN=9227. He was born 16 Jan 1975 in Manitowoc, Manitowoc Co., WI; living. Children:

1772 i. Evan Clark ¹¹ Gass. Born 15 Oct 2005 in Milwaukee, Milwaukee Co., WI; living. RN=9228. Single; no children.

1773 ii. Aubrey Ann ¹¹ Gass. Born 14 Apr 2009 in Milwaukee, Milwaukee Co., WI; living. RN=9229. Twin of RN=9230. Single; no children.

1774 iii. Emerson Brooke ¹¹ Gass. RN=9230. Born 14 Apr 2009 in Milwaukee, Milwaukee Co., WI; living. RN=9230. Twin of RN=9229. Single; no children.

1710. Donald Warren ¹⁰ Hogg. (Donald Ray ⁹, Tommie Best Hogg ⁸, Thomas Marion ⁷, Andrew Marion ⁶, Washington Marion ⁵, Abijah ⁴, Jonathan ³, Bostian ², Sebastian ¹, Anton ^A, ? ^B). Born 1959, place unknown; living. RN=8365.

Married Sherry Lee McNeil, date and place unknown. RN=8444. She was born 1958, place unknown; living. Children:

1775 i. Katherine Lea ¹¹Hogg. Born 1991, place unknown; living. RN=8445. Descendants unknown.

1776 ii. Brody David Warren ¹¹Hogg. Born 1997, place unknown. RN=8446. Single; no children.

1777 iii. Rafe Thomas ¹¹Hogg. Born 2002, place unknown; living. RN=8447. Single; no children.

1714. Frank Howard ¹⁰ Best. (Troy Lee ⁹, Albert Frank ⁸, Perry Nolan ⁷, Andrew Marion ⁶, Washington Marion ⁵, Abijah ⁴, Jonathan ³, Bostian ², Sebastian ¹, Anton ^A, ? ^B). Born 7 Oct 1964 in Fort Sumner, DeBaca Co., NM; living. RN=8304.

Married (1) Heidi Pick on 12 Feb 1993 in Opelika, Lee Co., AL. RN=8305. Children:

1778 i. Jacquline Pick ¹¹ Best. Born 3 Dec 1992 in Idar-Oberstein, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany; living. RN=8306. Single; no children.

Married (2) Vicky Yvonne (née Watkins) Taylor on 22 Oct 2005 in Lee Co., AL. RN=8498. Descendants unknown.

1715. Kelly Wayne ¹⁰ Medford. (Shirley Best Medford ⁹, Albert Frank ⁸, Perry Nolan ⁷, Andrew Marion ⁶, Washington Marion ⁵, Abijah ⁴, Jonathan ³, Bostian ², Sebastian ¹, Anton ^A, ? ^B). Born 18 Aug 1964 in Clayton, Union Co., NM; living. RN=8373.

Married (1) Barbara May Thompson on 4 Dec 1989 in Stratford, Sherman Co., TX. RN=8448. Children:

1779 i. Kellby Lee ¹¹ Medford. Born 18 Sep 1990 in Hartley Co., TX; living. RN=8449. Single; no children.

Married (2) Brandy Gilley on 12 Aug 2002 in CO. RN=8450. No children.

Married (3) Jill Craven McDaniel on 5 Jun 2004 in NM. RN=8451. No children.

1717. Lisa Gail ¹⁰ Medford. (Shirley Best Medford ⁹, Albert Frank ⁸, Perry Nolan ⁷, Andrew Marion ⁶, Washington Marion ⁵, Abijah ⁴, Jonathan ³, Bostian ², Sebastian ¹, Anton ^A, ? ^B). Born 19 Feb 1967 in Clayton, Union Co., NM; living. RN=8374.

Married (1) Patrick O Brian Dennis on 6 Jun 1987 in Fort Sumner, DeBaca Co., NM. RN=8452. Children:

1780 i. Kayla Shea ¹¹ Dennis. Born 26 Aug 1988 in Portales, Roosevelt Co., NM; living. RN=8453. Single; no children.

1781 ii. Korie Lynn ¹¹ Dennis. Born 6 Jan 1992 in Portales, Roosevelt Co., NM; living. RN=8454. Single; no children.

Married (2) Rod ? in 2007 in TX. RN=8499. No children.

1719. Wayne Allan ¹⁰ McAlister. (Linda Parker McAlister ⁹, Thelma Best Parker ⁸, Grady John ⁷, Andrew Marion ⁶, Washington Marion ⁵, Abijah ⁴, Jonathan ³, Bostian ², Sebastian ¹, Anton ^A, ? ^B). Born 1967, place unknown; living. RN=8381.

Married (1) Rutalee Ann Todd on 2 Feb 1991 in Roosevelt Co., NM. RN=8456. Children:

1782 i. Taryn Laine ¹¹ McAlister. Born 1994, place unknown; living. RN=8457. Single; no children.

1783 ii. Taylor Linette ¹¹ McAlister. Born 1995, place unknown; living. RN=8458. Single; no children.

Married (2) Dinah Kim Garcia on 15 Sep 2001 in Roosevelt Co., NM. RN=8459. Children:

1784 i. Alyssa ¹¹ McAlister. Born 2002, place unknown; living. RN=8460. Single; no children.

1720. Blake Aaron ¹⁰ McAlister. (Linda Parker McAlister ⁹, Thelma Best Parker ⁸, Grady John ⁷, Andrew Marion ⁶, Washington Marion ⁵, Abijah ⁴, Jonathan ³, Bostian ², Sebastian ¹, Anton ^A, ? ^B). Born 1969, place unknown; living. RN=8382.

Married Amber Renea, date and place unknown. RN=8461. Children:

1785 i. Kristi ¹¹ McAlister. Born 2000, place unknown; living. RN=8462. Single; no children.

1786 ii. Grady ¹¹ McAlister. Born 2002, place unknown; living. RN=8463. Single; no children.

1721. Brady Owen ¹⁰ McAlister. (Linda Parker McAlister ⁹, Thelma Best Parker ⁸, Grady John ⁷, Andrew Marion ⁶, Washington Marion ⁵, Abijah ⁴, Jonathan ³, Bostian ², Sebastian ¹, Anton ^A, ? ^B). Born 1975, place unknown; living. RN=8383.

Married Amber R. Scott on 21 Jul 2001 in Potter Co., TX. RN=8464. Children:

1787 i. Benson ¹¹ McAlister. Born 2002, place unknown; living. RN=8465. Single; no children.

1788 ii. Bailee ¹¹ McAlister. Born 2004, place unknown; living. RN=8466. Single; no children.

1722. Leah Mishawn ¹⁰ Morrow. (Billie Parker Morrow ⁹, Thelma Best Parker ⁸, Grady John ⁷, Andrew Marion ⁶, Washington Marion ⁵, Abijah ⁴, Jonathan ³, Bostian ², Sebastian ¹, Anton ^A, ? ^B). Born 1973, place unknown; living. RN=8467.

Married Jason Vonn Babbitt in Roosevelt Co., NM, exact date unknown but pre-1994. RN=8470. Children:

1789 i. Jason Cole ¹¹ Babbit. Born 1994, place unknown; living. RN=8471. Single; no children.

1727. Darren Eugene ¹⁰ Bryant. (Carole Kerby Bryant ⁹, Evelyn Best Kerby ⁸, Grady John ⁷, Andrew Marion ⁶, Washington Marion ⁵, Abijah ⁴, Jonathan ³, Bostian ², Sebastian ¹, Anton ^A, ? ^B). Born 1966, place unknown; living. RN=8396.

Married (1) Leslie Price, date and place unknown. RN=8472. Children:

1790 i. Megan Nicole ¹¹ Bryant. Born 1989, place unknown; living. RN=8473. Single; no children.

1791 ii. Chase Kerby ¹¹ Bryant. Born 1993, place unknown; living. RN=8474. Single; no children.

Married (2) Christina Kingberg, date and place unknown. RN=8475. She was born 1965, place unknown; living. No children.

1728. Regina Rae ¹⁰ Bryant. (Carole Kerby Bryant ⁹, Evelyn Best Kerby ⁸, Grady John ⁷, Andrew Marion ⁶, Washington Marion ⁵, Abijah ⁴, Jonathan ³, Bostian ², Sebastian ¹, Anton ^A, ? ^B). Born 1961, place unknown; living. RN=8397.

Married (1) James Townley, date and place unknown. RN=8398. No children.

Married (2) James Cox, date and place unknown. RN=8399. Children:

1792 i. Austin Taylor ¹¹ Cox. Born 1994, place unknown; living. RN=8476. Single; no children.

1793 ii. Rylie Renae ¹¹ Cox. Born 2001, place unknown; living. RN=8477. Single; no children.

1734. Wende Suzanne ¹⁰ Rogers. (Barbara Best Rogers ⁹, Grady Wendell ⁸, Grady John ⁷, Andrew Marion ⁶, Washington Marion ⁵, Abijah ⁴, Jonathan ³, Bostian ², Sebastian ¹, Anton ^A, ? ^B). Born 1961, place unknown; living. RN=8409.

Married Wesley Bryant Fraze on 6 Aug 1994 in Roosevelt Co., NM. RN=8478. He was born 1970, place unknown; living. Children:

1794 i. Taylor Suzanne ¹¹ Fraze. Born 1997, place unknown; living. RN=8479. Single; no children.

1795 ii. Toree Shyanne ¹¹ Fraze. Born 1999, place unknown; living. RN=8480. Single; no children.

1736. Barbi Anne ¹⁰ Rogers. (Barbara Best Rogers ⁹, Grady Wendell ⁸, Grady John ⁷, Andrew Marion ⁶, Washington Marion ⁵, Abijah ⁴, Jonathan ³, Bostian ², Sebastian ¹, Anton ^A, ? ^B). Born 1976, place unknown; living. RN=8411.

Married Justin Paul Dauer on 8 Aug 1998 in Roosevelt Co., NM. RN=8481. He was born 1976, place unknown; living. Children:

1796 i. Ashby Ann ¹¹ Dauer. Born 2001, place unknown; living. RN=8482. Single; no children.

1797 ii. Jared ¹¹ Dauer. Born 2003, place unknown; living. RN=8483. Single; no children.

1756. Kenneth Frank ¹⁰ Vernon. (Sue Rucker Vernon ⁹, Frances Best Rucker ⁸, Berry Ozro Best ⁷, Sr., Andrew Marion ⁶, Washington Marion ⁵, Abijah, Jonathan ³, Bostian ², Sebastian ¹, Anton ^A, ? ^B). Born 1976, place unknown; living. RN=8441.

Married Carleen Marie Rouke, date and place unknown. RN=8484. She was born 1969, place unknown; living. Children:

1798 i. Kathleen Marie ¹¹ Vernon. Born 2002, place unknown; living. RN=8485. Single; no children.

1767. Glena Sue "Susie" ¹⁰ Fellman. (Juanita Jann Brown ⁹, Lois Smith Brown ⁸, Juanita Truelove Best Smith ⁷, Charles Monroe ⁶, William Carroll ⁵, Charles "Charlie" ⁴, Jonathan ³, Bostian ², Sebastian ¹, Anton ^A, ? ^B). Born 3 Mar 1954 in Hawthorne, Los Angeles Co., CA. RN=3275.

Married Lindy Ray Polson on 1 Jun 1974, place unknown. RN=3276. He was born 8 Jan 1955, place unknown; living. Children:

1799 i. Jessica Jessie Ann ¹¹ Polson. Born 7 Sep 1975 in Bristow, Creek Co., OK; living. RN=3277. Descendants unknown.

1800 ii. Jeffrey Lynn ¹¹ Polson. Born 8 Apr 1985 in Elk City, Beckham Co., OK; living. RN=3278. Descendants unknown.

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