Following the death of his wife, Isabella he married Fannie Beatrice Durling Gibson (1855-1929) on 27 September 1905. He and Fannie were cousins, both descendants of Daniel Durland (1739-1794?) and his wife Sarah DeMotte (1740-1792?).
He is a descendant of William Brewster of the Mayflower through his maternal line.
Following the death of his wife, Isabella he married Fannie Beatrice Durling Gibson (1855-1929) on 27 September 1905. He and Fannie were cousins, both descendants of Daniel Durland (1739-1794?) and his wife Sarah DeMotte (1740-1792?).
He is a descendant of William Brewster of the Mayflower through his maternal line.
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John B Best 1832-1911 also his wife
Isabella A Best 1834-1904
Give her of the fruit of her hands; and let her own works praise her in the gates. [Proverbs 31:31]
To die is gain
[For to me, to live is Christ, and to die is gain...having the desire to depart and be with Christ, for that is very much better[Philippians 1:21-23]
Family Members
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Homer Gilbert Best
1858–1923
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Leverett Edwin Best
1858–1936
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Charles Woodworth Best
1860–1881
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Clarence Woodworth Best
1860–1948
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Oliver Fletcher Best
1862–1941
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Annie Bell Best Jenkins
1866–1917
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Brenton Fenwick Best
1868–1944
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Herbert Huestis Best
1871–1942
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Bertha Blanche Best Hood
1873–1939
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Jennie Maud Mary Best Foote
1874–1948
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Lillian Gertrude Best Hallam
1876–1939
