BEST

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

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

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

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

DESCENDANTS OF ANTON BOSCH

Lineage Last Updated: 10 Jul 2024

Generation A

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

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

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

+ 3 ii. Sebastian ¹ Bosch. RN=192.

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

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

Generation One

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Generation Two

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

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

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

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

+ 14 iii. Jonathan ³ Best. RN=48.

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

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

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

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

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

+ 20 ix. Daniel ³ Best. RN=711.

+ 21 x. Hannah ³ Best. RN=718.

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

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

+ 24 xiii. Jacob ³ Best. RN=713.

Generation Three

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

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

+ 25 i. John ⁴ Bess II. RN=2965.

+ 26 ii. Jacob ⁴ Bess. RN=3822.

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

+ 28 iv. Michael ⁴ Bess. RN=2970.

+ 29 v. Henry ⁴ Bess. RN=2967.

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

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

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

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

+ 32 iii. Jonathan ⁴ Best II. RN=684.

+ 33 iv. Abijah ⁴ Best. RN=24.

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

+ 35 vi. Elijah ⁴ Best. RN=683.

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

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

+ 38 ix. Ebenezer ⁴ Best. RN=682.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

+ 42 iv. William H.⁴ Bess. RN=3793.

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

+ 44 vi. Lawson ⁴ Bess. RN=3794.

+ 45 vii. Joseph ⁴ Bess. RN=3795.

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

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

+ 47 ix. Delilah ⁴ Bess. RN=3796.

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

+ 49 xi. Joshua ⁴ Bess. RN=3804.

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

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

+ 52 xiv. Esther ⁴ Bess. RN=3802.

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

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

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

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

+ 54 i. Christopher ⁴ Bess. RN=3818.

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

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

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

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

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

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

17. Frederick 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 1^st cousins, once removed.] [See #118 below.]

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

+ 74 x. Thomas ⁴ Rhyne. RN=3813.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

+ 90 iv. Jacob ⁴ Best. RN=3412.

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

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

+ 93 vii. George Zar ⁴ Best. RN=3419.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

23. Christian Christy 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 1^st cousin, on 17 Feb 1796 in Lincoln Co., NC. RN=1373. Children:

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

+ 107 ii. Samuel L.⁴ Best. RN=2943.

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

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

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

+ 111 vi. Emanuel ⁴ Best. RN=2937.

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

+ 113 viii. Jacob ⁴ Best. RN=3856.

+ 114 ix. John G.⁴ Best. RN=3857.

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

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

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

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

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

Generation Four

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

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

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

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

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

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

+ 122 v. Jacob ⁵ Bess. RN=5033.

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

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

+ 125 viii. Levi ⁵ Bess. RN=6025.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

+ 133 i. Sarah Jane ⁵ Bess. RN=5952.

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

+ 135 iii. Mary Ann ⁴ Bess. RN=5954.

+ 136 iv. Emanuel ⁵ Bess. RN=5955.

+ 137 v. Elizabeth M.⁵ Bess. RN=5956.

+ 138 vi. Adeline ⁵ Bess. RN=5957.

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

+ 140 viii. Jacob ⁵ Bess II. RN=5959.

+ 141 ix. Edward B.⁵ Bess. RN=5960.

+ 142 x. Daniel R.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 [NOTE 1: Initial entry was made in error. Only 11 children are identified. ]

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

32. Jonathan ⁴ Best II. (Jonathan 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 1725, born in MS. Assuming his parent's marriage date is correct, he was most likely born closer to 1840-1841.] 1850, 1860 Censuses, Coahoma Co., MS. [NOTE 3: Served as a Pvt. with Co.B, 11^th Regiment, MS Infantry (Confederacy) Coahoma Invincibles during the Civil War.] Descendants unknown, but likely single; no children assumed.

+ 175 v. William B.⁵ Best. RN=3355.

33. Abijah ⁴ Best. (Jonathan 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, 2^nd MS Regiment, Partisan Rangers (Confederacy), during the Civil War; he was a POW and died in prison.] He is buried at the Confederate Cemetery, North Alton, Madison Co., IL. [NOTE 2: Margaret was listed in the 1870 Census of Marshall Co., MS with a young daughter but unable to locate her or her daughter in subsequent censuses.] Her burial location unknown. Descendants unknown.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Children (by Jane):

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

+ 311 i. Ransom J.⁵ Smith. RN=12411.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

54. Christopher 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 1^st cousins.] Both Katherine and John are buried at Tellico Baptist Church Cemetery, Madisonville, Monroe Co., TN. Descendants unknown.

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

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

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

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

+ 338 vi. Nancy Jane ⁵ Best. RN=3426.

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

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

+ 341 ix. Isaac Amos ⁵ Best. RN=3431.

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

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

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

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

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

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

+ 346 i. John H.⁵ Best. RN=3124.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

+ 352 ii. Sarah Ann ⁵ Best. RN=8695.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

+ 363 i. Margaret ⁵ Best. RN=3285.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

+ 396 iv. Samuel H.⁵ Best. RN=8709.

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

+ 398 vi. Sarah Jane ⁵ Best. RN=8711.

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

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

Generation Five

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

+ 416 i. Emanuel ⁶ Bess. RN=6031.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

+ 447 ii. Sarah A.⁶ Bess. RN=5967.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Children (by Cordelia):

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

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

Children by (Luvicy):

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

175. William B.⁵ Best. (Jonathan II ⁴,Jonathan 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 L. 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, 36^th AR Infantry (Confederacy) during the Civil War; was captured in 1863, and sent to the Alton, IL prison where he died of smallpox on 25 Aug 1863.] Rice is buried at the Confederate Cemetery, Alton, Madison Co., IL; Taritha is buried at Evergreen Cemetery, Judsonia, White Co., AR. Descendants, if any, unknown.

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

+ 549 i. Lela Clyde ⁶ Best. RN=3090.

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

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

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

+ 550 i. Azalee E.⁶ Best. RN=1211.

+ 551 ii. Lafayette Ozro 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, 17^th MS Infantry (Confederacy), during the Civil War.] [NOTE 2: Per the 1900 Census of White Co., AR, there is almost a 15-year gap between the births of his two known sons. His second son was listed in the 1900 Census as Brother . In the absence of a death date for his wife, Nancy, his second son may have been by a second wife, but not confirmed!] He was living with his son, John Bunyan, in the 1910 Census of White Co., AR (16 Apr 1910).

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

+ 575 i. Joseph Lee 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, 17^th MS Infantry (Confederacy), during the Civil War; wounded at the Battle of the Wilderness, Spotsylvania Co., VA on 7 May 1864.]

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

577 i. Charles 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, 17^th MS Infantry (Confederacy), during the Civil War.] Children:

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

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

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

589 i. Cora 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 21^st Wilson's Regiment in 1864 during the during the Civil War; he was captured in Hardin Co., TN on 27 Nov 1863 and died of smallpox in a POW camp in West Alton, Madison Co., IL.] [NOTE 2: Once infected with this highly contagious disease, prisoners were transported to a temporary hospital on a small island (Smallpox Island) formerly located immediately upstream of the current monument. The precise location of these soldier':s graves was unknown. Then, in 1935, a portion of the cemetery was inadvertently discovered during construction of the original locks and Dam #26 today. The remains of these Southern patriots rest beneath the regulation pool of the Melvin Price Locks and Dam. A monument is dedicated to their sacrifice and memory. This monument can be seen at: http://www.waymarking.com/waymarks/WM17VJ_Smallpox_Island_Memorial_West_Alton_Missouri. ]

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

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

+ 599 ii. James Osro 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. o:p>

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

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

663 iii. Mary Jane 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 1: Served as a Sgt. with Co. F, 50th MO Infantry (Union), during the Civil War. ] Buried at Washington Veterans Home Cemetery, Retsil, Kitsap Co., WA. Descendants, if any, unknown.

669 iii. Lavina Elizabeth 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.

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