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 thoseexceptions, “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: 28 Jun 2023
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-Würtemberg, 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-Würtemberg, 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., 2nd 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 ca 1840, 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 3 Bess. (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 1st 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” 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” 3 Best. (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 1st 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.5 Bess. 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 iii. Henry 5 Bess. Born ca 1823 in Cape
Girardeau Co., MO; death date and place unknown. RN=6036. Descendants
unknown.
153 iv. 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 v. 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 vi. Jackson 5 Bess. Born ca 1826 in Cape
Girardeau Co., MO; death date and place unknown. RN=6036. Descendants
unknown.
156 vii. Christopher J.5 Bess. Born ca 1828 in Cape
Girardeau Co., MO; death date and place unknown. RN=6045. Single; no
children.
157 viii. 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 ix. Eleanor Elizabeth 5 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 x. 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: Served as a Pvt. with Co.“E”, 8th
Reg., MO Inf. (Confederacy), during the Civil War.]
160 xi. 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 xii. 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 1st 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”, 4th Reg. Infantry, 1st 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 (née 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
I 3, 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
“17” and born in TN; the 1860 Census lists his age as “25”, 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”, 11th
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 I 3, 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 I 3, 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 I 3, 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
I 3, 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”, 2nd 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 9 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”, 49th 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 28 Nov 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”, 34th 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. (Peter
3, 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 (née Hanks), on 16 Aug 1818 in Cape Girardeau Co., MO. [NOTE 1: They were 1st 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”, 7th
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”. 5th Regiment, MO State Militia
Cavalry, 2nd 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.
Descendants unknown. 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., M; “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 “Levicy” 4 Best. (Peter
3, 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 14th 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”, 47th
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. (Peter
3, 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 (or
Bess), 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. (Peter
3, 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”, 33rd 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”,
10th 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”, 50th
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 2nd
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 #143
for 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”,
47th 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”, 3rd 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”,
8th 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”, 7th
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”, 50th
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”, 50th
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; 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”, 3rd
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, 2nd
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 4 Bess. (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 3 Rhyne, 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 1st 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”, 2nd 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”, 2nd
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 “Zar” 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 1st 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 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 1st 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 “Christy” 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 1st 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, 39th 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”, 8th 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 3rd 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”, 11th 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., 7th 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.,
47th 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 1st 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., 15th 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
Jun 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 Oct 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”, 2nd 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”,
3rd Reg,, MO State Militia Cavalry, 2nd 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”, 4th
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”. 2nd
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”, 5th 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 5th Cpl. with Co. “I” & “B”, 3rd
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 3rd 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”,
78th 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 1st 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”, 4th
Regiment, Missouri Infantry, State Guard, 1st 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 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 “Learan” are buried
at Plainview Community Cemetery, Hurricane, Bollinger Co., MO. Descendants
unknown.
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
(née 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 iv. 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=12926. 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 vis 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 1st
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 1st 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 2nd 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”, 2nd 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 I 3, 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. 6 Best. RN=925.
+ 547 iii. Felix B.6 Best. RN=928.
+ 548 iv. Cora 6 Best. 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”, 36th 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 6 Best. RN=1210.
552 iii. James Taylor 6 Best. 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 6 Best. 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. 6 McAnulty. RN=2584.
+ 559 ii. Jane Medora 6 McAnulty. RN=1219.
560 iii. Joseph Abijah 6 McAnulty. RN=1220.
Born 25 Jul 1855 in Marshall Co., MS; death date and place unknown. Descendants
unknown.
561 iv. John William 6 McAnulty. RN=2695.
Born 29 Oct 1857 in Marshall Co., MS; death date and place unknown. Descendants
unknown.
+ 562 v. Johnnie Joanna 6 McAnulty. RN=1218.
563 vi. Charles P. 6 McAnulty. RN=3101. Born in 1862 in Marshall
Co., MS; death date and place unknown. Descendants unknown.
+ 564 vii. Robert
William 6 McAnulty. 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 Lee 6 McAnulty. RN=3103.
567 x. Jimmie 6 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.6 Best. RN=3123. Born 1856, place unknown; died
1858, place unknown. Single; no children.
+ 570 iii. Andrew Marion 6 Best. 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 6 Best. RN=1224.
+ 573 vi. Gustavous Adolphus 6 Best. RN=1225.
+ 574 vii. Robert J.6 Best. 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”, 17th 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 6 Best. 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”, 17th MS Infantry (Confederacy), during
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 6 Best. 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 6 Best. RN=615.
+ 583 vii. Jewell Simpson 6 Best. 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”, 17th 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”, 18th 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 6 Parker. 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 21st 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 6 Best. RN=3248.
+ 600 iii. Sarah C.6 Best. RN=3252.
+ 601 iv. John Gordon 6 Best. 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 6 Best. 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 6 Gracy. 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” Franklin 6 Gracy. 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 6 Gracy. RN=3565. Born
1859 in AL; death date and place unknown. Descendants unknown.
608 v. Sarah Catherine 6 Gracy. 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 Louise 6 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 6 Best. 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 6 Best. 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” 6 Best. RN=4455.
+ 616 ii. Isabelle
“Izzie” 6 Best. RN=4454.
617 iii. Charley Heston 6 Best. 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.
+ 619 ii. William Henry 6 Meler. 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 Washington 6 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.6 Butler. 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 6 Butler. RN=3579. Birth and death dates unknown, but died at the age of 40. Single; no
children.
+ 631 vi.
Charles G.6 Butler. 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 6 Best. Born
ca 1850 in TN; death date and place unknown. RN=7358.
Descendants unknown.
633 ii. Robert A.6 Best. 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 6 Best. RN=7360.
635 iv. John 6 Best. Born
ca 1854 in TN; death date and place unknown. RN=7361.
Descendants unknown.
636 v. Elijah 6 Best. Born
ca 1857 in TN; death date and place unknown. RN=7362.
Descendants unknown.
637 vi. Mary 6 Best. 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 6 Best. 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 6 Best. 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 6 Best. Born ca 1875 in Lauderdale Co., TN; death date and
place unknown. RN=12314. Descendants unknown.
641 iii. Florence 6 Best. Born Jul 1879 in Lauderdale Co., TN; death date and
place unknown. RN=12315. Descendants unknown.
194. Susan Malvina 5 Best.
(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”, 2nd Regiment,
MS Partisans (Confederacy), during the Civil War, but not confirmed.] Burial locations unknown. Children:
642 i. John Marion 6 Anderson. 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.6 Anderson. Born ca 1860 in AR; death date and place unknown. RN=9634. Descendants unknown.
644 iii. William Albert 6 Anderson. 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 6 Best. 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 6 Best. RN=4498. Born ca 1860 in TN; death
date and place unknown. Descendants unknown.
647 iii. Martha “Mattie” 6 Best. RN=4499. Born ca 1866 in Lauderdale Co., TN; death date
and place unknown. Descendants unknown.
648 iv. Albert Lee 6 Best. RN=4500. Born ca 1868 in Lauderdale Co., TN; death date
and place unknown. Descendants unknown.
649 v. Richard 6 Best. RN=4501. Born ca 1870 in
Lauderdale Co., TN; death date and place unknown. Descendants unknown.
650 vi. Samuel 6 Best. RN=4502. Born ca 1873 in
Lauderdale Co., TN; death date and place unknown. Descendants unknown.
651 vii. Mary E.6 Best. 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.6 Best. RN=4564. Born ca 1873 in White
Co., AR; death date and place unknown. Descendants unknown.
653 ii. James Edgar 6 Best. 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.6 Best. 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” 6 Best. 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 6 Best. 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 5 Best.
(Ebenezer 4, Jonathan I 3, 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 “T. C.” 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 2nd
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” 6 Redding. 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 6 Redding. 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.6 Redding. 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 5 Bess.
(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 6 Bess. 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 6 Bess. Born 6 Sep 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 6 Bess. 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 6 Bess. 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” 6 Bess. 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 6 Bess. 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” 6 Murray. 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 6 Murray. Born 1844 in Perry Co., MO; died 28 Apr 1921 in Retsil, Kitsap Co., WA. RN=14570. [NOTE
2: 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 6 Murray. 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 6 Murray. 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.6 Murray. 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 6 Murray. RN=14575.
678 ii. Jonathan B.6 Murray. Born ca 1843 in St. Francois
Co., MO; death date and place unknown. RN=14576. Descendants unknown.
679 iii. Mary Elizabeth 6 Murray. 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 6 Murray. 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 6 Murray. 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 6 Murray. RN=14580.
683 vii. Andrew Jackson 6 Murray. 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 6 Murray. 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 6 Murray. 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” 6 Murray. 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 6 Murray. 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”, 47th
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 6 Smith. 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”,46th 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.6 Cline. 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 6 Cline. 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.6 Cline. Born ca 1857 in Stoddard Co., MO; death date and place unknown. RN=12664. Descendants unknown.
692 iv. Fanny 6 Cline. Born Sep 1859 in Stoddard Co., MO; death date and place unknown. RN=12665. Descendants unknown.
693 v. Nathan 6 Cline. 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 6 Cline. 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 6 Robey. 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.6 Robey. 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.6 Robey. 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 6 Robey. 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 6 Robey. 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 6 Robey. 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 6 Robey. 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 6 Robey. 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 6 Robey. 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”, 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 6 Cline. 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 6 Cline. Born ca 1864 in Stoddard Co., MO; death date and place unknown. RN=12693. Descendants unknown.
706 iii. Roena Elizabeth 6 Cline. 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 6 Cline. 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.6 Cline. Born ca 1874 in Stoddard Co., MO; death date and place unknown. RN=12696. Descendants unknown.
709 vi. Lidia 6 Cline. Born ca 1876 in Stoddard Co., MO; death date and place unknown. RN=12697. Descendants unknown.
710 vii. Jesse 6 Cline. 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
11 Mar 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 6 Cline. 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.6 Cline. 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 6 Cline. Born Dec 1898 in Stoddard Co., MO; death date and place unknown. RN=12701. Descendants unknown.
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