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John George Best

John George Best

Male 1731 - 1795  (64 years)


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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  John George Best was born in 1731 in Prince George's, Maryland, United States; died in 1795 in Washington County, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in Shadyside Village, Armstrong, Pennsylvania, United States.

    John married Catherine Miller in 1756 in of Donegal, Washington, Penn. Catherine (daughter of Johann Jacob Mueller and Catharina Charlotta Margaret Lochner) was born in 1734 in Maryland, United States; died in 1814 in Washington, Pennsylvania, United States; was buried in Family Cemetery, Buffalo Creek, Washington, Pennsylvania. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 2. Catherine Best  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1760 in Netherlands.
    2. 3. Samuel Best  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 6 May 1760 in , Frederick, MD; died on 4 Jun 1816 in Tuscarawas co., Ohio; was buried about May 1816 in , Tuscarawas, Ohio.
    3. 4. Adam Best  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1761; was christened on 16 Dec 1764 in Saint Germans, Cornwall, England; died in Washington, Ohio, United States; was buried in Reamer Cemetery, Coshocton Co., Ohio.
    4. 5. Mary Best  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1763 in Ohio, Colony of Virginia, British Colonial America; died in 1852 in West Liberty, Ohio, West Virginia, United States; was buried in 1852 in West Liberty, West Liberty, Butler, Pennsylvania, United States.
    5. 6. Elizabeth Best  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1771 in Washington, Pennsylvania, United States; died after 1820 in Champaign, Ohio, United States.
    6. 7. Jacob Best  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1771 in Maryland, United States; died in DECEASED.
    7. 8. Nancy Best  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1773 in Washington Township, Berks, Colony of Pennsylvania, British Colonial America; died in 1816 in Washington Township, Berks, Pennsylvania, United States.
    8. 9. Pleasant Best  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1775 in Washington, Pennsylvania, United States; died in 1835 in Hopewell Township, Washington, Pennsylvania, United States.
    9. 10. Rachel Bess  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 27 Nov 1781 in Lehigh Twp, Northampton, Pennsylvania, United States; was christened on 12 Oct 1783 in Reformed Lutheran Church, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania; died in DECEASED.
    10. 11. Matilda Elizabeth Best  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 12 Oct 1783 in Westmoreland Co., Pennsylvania; was christened on 12 Oct 1783 in Reformed Lutheran Church, , Westmoreland, Pennsylvania; died in 1842 in McLean, Kentucky, United States.


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Catherine Best Descendancy chart to this point (1.John1) was born in 1760 in Netherlands.

    Catherine married John Smith in 1785 in Maryland, United States. John (son of Francis Smith and Jane Elizabeth) was born in 1760 in Of Tannytown, Carroll, Maryland. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 12. Sarah Smith  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 5 Jan 1789 in Taneytown, Carroll County, MD; was christened on 5 Jan 1789 in Towney Town, Caroline, Maryland; died in 1846 in Augusta, Desmoines County, IA.
    2. 13. Fanny Smith  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1791 in ; died before 1841.
    3. 14. Catherine Smith  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 28 Nov 1791 in Taneytown, Carroll, Maryland, United States; died before 1841.

  2. 3.  Samuel Best Descendancy chart to this point (1.John1) was born on 6 May 1760 in , Frederick, MD; died on 4 Jun 1816 in Tuscarawas co., Ohio; was buried about May 1816 in , Tuscarawas, Ohio.

  3. 4.  Adam Best Descendancy chart to this point (1.John1) was born in 1761; was christened on 16 Dec 1764 in Saint Germans, Cornwall, England; died in Washington, Ohio, United States; was buried in Reamer Cemetery, Coshocton Co., Ohio.

  4. 5.  Mary Best Descendancy chart to this point (1.John1) was born about 1763 in Ohio, Colony of Virginia, British Colonial America; died in 1852 in West Liberty, Ohio, West Virginia, United States; was buried in 1852 in West Liberty, West Liberty, Butler, Pennsylvania, United States.

  5. 6.  Elizabeth Best Descendancy chart to this point (1.John1) was born in 1771 in Washington, Pennsylvania, United States; died after 1820 in Champaign, Ohio, United States.

  6. 7.  Jacob Best Descendancy chart to this point (1.John1) was born in 1771 in Maryland, United States; died in DECEASED.

  7. 8.  Nancy Best Descendancy chart to this point (1.John1) was born in 1773 in Washington Township, Berks, Colony of Pennsylvania, British Colonial America; died in 1816 in Washington Township, Berks, Pennsylvania, United States.

  8. 9.  Pleasant Best Descendancy chart to this point (1.John1) was born in 1775 in Washington, Pennsylvania, United States; died in 1835 in Hopewell Township, Washington, Pennsylvania, United States.

  9. 10.  Rachel Bess Descendancy chart to this point (1.John1) was born on 27 Nov 1781 in Lehigh Twp, Northampton, Pennsylvania, United States; was christened on 12 Oct 1783 in Reformed Lutheran Church, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania; died in DECEASED.

  10. 11.  Matilda Elizabeth Best Descendancy chart to this point (1.John1) was born on 12 Oct 1783 in Westmoreland Co., Pennsylvania; was christened on 12 Oct 1783 in Reformed Lutheran Church, , Westmoreland, Pennsylvania; died in 1842 in McLean, Kentucky, United States.


Generation: 3

  1. 12.  Sarah Smith Descendancy chart to this point (2.Catherine2, 1.John1) was born on 5 Jan 1789 in Taneytown, Carroll County, MD; was christened on 5 Jan 1789 in Towney Town, Caroline, Maryland; died in 1846 in Augusta, Desmoines County, IA.

    Sarah married George Burkett, Jr on 16 Jan 1810 in First Presbyterian Church, Lancaster City, Fairfield, Ohio, United States. George (son of Johan George Burket and Catherine Swoveland) was born on 18 Oct 1788 in Bedford, Bedford, Pennsylvania, United States; was christened on 6 Apr 1831 in Randolph County, Indiana; died on 15 Mar 1871 in Eden, Weber, Utah Territory, United States; was buried in Mar 1871 in Weber, Utah Territory, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 15. Catherine Burkett  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 4 Dec 1810 in Fairfield, Greene, Ohio, USA; died in 1846/1849.
    2. 16. Mary Burkett  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 18 Oct 1812 in Somerset, Perry, Ohio, USA; died in Mar 1852 in Winchester, Randolph, Ind..
    3. 17. Eleanor Burkett  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 12 May 1815 in Ross, Butler Co, Ohio, USA; was christened on 2 Jul 1815 in Ross, Butler Co, Ohio, USA; died on 11 Jun 1905 in Plain City, Weber Co, Utah, USA; was buried on 14 Jan 1905 in Ogden City Cemetry, Odgen, Weber Co, Utah, USA.
    4. 18. Sarah Jane Burkett  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 17 May 1819 in Winchester, Randolph, Indiana, USA; died before 1827.
    5. 19. John Samuel Burkett  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 21 Mar 1822 in Winchester, Rndlph, IN; died on 12 Dec 1882 in Paoli, Garvin, Oklahoma, USA; was buried in Florence Chapel Cemetery, Paoli, Oklahoma, USA.
    6. 20. Elizabeth Ann Burkett  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 1 Nov 1825 in Winchester, Randolph, Indiana, USA; died on 23 Jan 1908 in Pima, Graham, Arizona, USA; was buried on 25 Jan 1908 in Pima, Graham, Arizona, USA.

  2. 13.  Fanny Smith Descendancy chart to this point (2.Catherine2, 1.John1) was born about 1791 in ; died before 1841.

  3. 14.  Catherine Smith Descendancy chart to this point (2.Catherine2, 1.John1) was born on 28 Nov 1791 in Taneytown, Carroll, Maryland, United States; died before 1841.


Generation: 4

  1. 15.  Catherine Burkett Descendancy chart to this point (12.Sarah3, 2.Catherine2, 1.John1) was born on 4 Dec 1810 in Fairfield, Greene, Ohio, USA; died in 1846/1849.

    Catherine married Noah Johnson on 18 Jun 1829 in Fairfield, Greene, OH. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 21. George Jacob Johnson  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 5 Sep 1830 in Randolph, Indiana, United States; died on 31 Mar 1883 in Lamoni, Decatur, Iowa, United States.
    2. 22. Mary Jane Johnson  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1832 in Randolph, Ohio, Indiana, United States; died in DECEASED.

    Family/Spouse: Levi Lewis Skinner. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 23. Joseph Alma Skinner  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1840 in , , Illinois; died in 1865.
    2. 24. Hannah Miria Skinner  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1843 in Hancock, Illinois; died on 21 Apr 1912 in Council Bluffs, Pottawattamie, Iowa; was buried in Council Bluffs, Pottawattamie, Iowa.
    3. 25. Sara Elizabeth Skinner  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 9 Dec 1844 in Hancock Co. Illinois; was christened in St. Anthony, Fremont, Idaho; died in DECEASED; was buried in Pine View Cemety, Ashton, Fremont, Idhao.
    4. 26. Eleanor Skinner  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 2 Dec 1848 in Madison, Hancock, Illinois; died in DECEASED.

  2. 16.  Mary Burkett Descendancy chart to this point (12.Sarah3, 2.Catherine2, 1.John1) was born on 18 Oct 1812 in Somerset, Perry, Ohio, USA; died in Mar 1852 in Winchester, Randolph, Ind..

  3. 17.  Eleanor Burkett Descendancy chart to this point (12.Sarah3, 2.Catherine2, 1.John1) was born on 12 May 1815 in Ross, Butler Co, Ohio, USA; was christened on 2 Jul 1815 in Ross, Butler Co, Ohio, USA; died on 11 Jun 1905 in Plain City, Weber Co, Utah, USA; was buried on 14 Jan 1905 in Ogden City Cemetry, Odgen, Weber Co, Utah, USA.

    Eleanor married John Taylor on 8 Apr 1834 in Liberty, Clay, Missouri, USA. John (son of William Warren Taylor and Elizabeth Patrick) was born on 7 Dec 1812 in Bowling Green, Warren Co, Kentucky, USA; died on 7 Feb 1896 in Plain City, Weber Co, Utah, USA; was buried on 10 Feb 1896 in Ogden City Cemetary, Weber, Utah. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 27. Alma K. Taylor, (TWIN)  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 6 Mar 1835 in Liberty, Clay Co, Missouri, USA; was christened in Apr 1844; died on 10 Aug 1910 in Vernal, Uintah Co, Utah, USA; was buried on 12 Aug 1910 in Rocky Point Cemetery, Vernal, Uintah Co, Utah, USA.
    2. 28. Eleanor Taylor  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 6 Mar 1835 in Liberty, Clay Co, Missouri, USA; died on 6 Mar 1835 in Liberty, Clay Co, Missouri, USA; was buried in Mar 1835 in Liberty, Clay Co, Missouri, USA.
    3. 29. Teancum Taylor  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 21 Dec 1836 in Liberty, Clay, Missouri, United States; died on 17 Nov 1907 in Dragon, Uintah, Utah, United States; was buried on 22 Nov 1907 in Vernal Memorial Park, Vernal, Uintah, Utah, United States.
    4. 30. Joseph Moroni Taylor  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 14 Feb 1839 in Caldwell Co., Missouri, USA; died on 20 Feb 1926 in Oakley, Cassida Co, Idaho, USA; was buried on 23 Feb 1926 in Pleasant View Cemetery, Burley, Cassida Co, Idaho, USA.
    5. 31. Sarah Elizabeth Taylor  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 15 Dec 1840 in Nauvoo, Hancock Co, Illinois, USA; died on 10 Dec 1919 in Ogden, Weber Co, Utah, USA; was buried on 13 Dec 1919 in Ogden City Cemetery, Ogden, Weber Co, Utah, USA.
    6. 32. Mary Eleanor Taylor  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 12 Jun 1843 in Nauvoo, Hancock Co, Illinois, USA; died on 6 Jan 1941 in Freewater, Umatilla Co, Oregon; was buried on 9 Jan 1941 in La Grande, Union Co, Oregon, USA.
    7. 33. John Ammon Taylor  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 18 Feb 1845 in Fort Gates, Caldwell Co, Texas, USA; died on 19 Feb 1921 in Ogden, Weber Co, Utah, USA; was buried on 23 Feb 1921 in Plain City Cemetery, Plain City, Weber Co, Utah, USA.
    8. 34. Hyrum Taylor  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 3 Jul 1848 in Pertinallis, Williamson Co, Texas, USA; died on 21 Nov 1939 in Ponoka, Alberta, Canada; was buried in Nov 1939 in Forest Home Cem, Ponoka, Alberta, Alberta, Canada.
    9. 35. Eliza Jane Taylor  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 16 Dec 1849 in Lampasas, Lampasas Co, Texas, USA; died on 18 May 1948 in Idaho Falls, Bonneville Co, Idaho, USA; was buried on 21 May 1948 in Rose Hill Cemetery, Idaho Falls, Idaho, USA.
    10. 36. William Taylor, (Twin)  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 26 Apr 1852 in Talaqua, Indian Territory, TX; died on 26 Apr 1927; was buried in Apr 1927 in Taylor Cemetery, Alder, Madison Co., Montana.
    11. 37. Lucinda Minerva Taylor, (Twin)  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 26 Apr 1852 in Talaqua, Indian Territory, TX; died on 6 Jan 1904 in Alder, Madison, Montana, USA; was buried in Jan 1904 in Taylor Cemetery, Alder, Madison Co., Montana, USA.
    12. 38. James Henry Taylor  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 6 Mar 1855 in Ogden, Weber Co, Utah, USA; died on 30 Apr 1914 in Baker, Baker Co, Oregon, USA; was buried in Apr 1914 in Haines, Baker Co, Oregon.
    13. 39. Amanda Rosina Taylor  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 20 Feb 1858 in Ogden, Weber, Utah, United States; died on 26 Jan 1942 in Ogden, Weber, Utah, United States; was buried in Ogden City Cemetery, Ogden, Weber Co, Utah, USA.

  4. 18.  Sarah Jane Burkett Descendancy chart to this point (12.Sarah3, 2.Catherine2, 1.John1) was born on 17 May 1819 in Winchester, Randolph, Indiana, USA; died before 1827.

  5. 19.  John Samuel Burkett Descendancy chart to this point (12.Sarah3, 2.Catherine2, 1.John1) was born on 21 Mar 1822 in Winchester, Rndlph, IN; died on 12 Dec 1882 in Paoli, Garvin, Oklahoma, USA; was buried in Florence Chapel Cemetery, Paoli, Oklahoma, USA.

    John married Mary Ann Thompson on 3 Dec 1855 in White River, Randolph, Indiana. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 40. Nancy Catherine Burkett  Descendancy chart to this point was born in Oct 1856 in ; died in 1941 in Sapulpa, Oklahoma; was buried in Sapulpa, , Oklahoma.
    2. 41. Sam Burkett  Descendancy chart to this point was born in Apr 1874 in Mo, England, IN; died on 5 May 1964 in Merietta, Love, Oklahoma, USA.

    John married Jane Duke in 1837 in Nauvoo, Hancock, Illinois, USA. Jane was born on 5 Nov 1817 in Derby, Derbyshire, England; died in DEAD. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 42. Sallie Burkett  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1842 in Nauvoo, Hancock, Illinois, USA; died in DECEASED.
    2. 43. John Duke Burkett  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1848 in Iowa; died on 23 May 1850 in Usa; was buried in Noble Cemetery.
    3. 44. James C Burkett  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1850 in Council Bluffs, Pottawattamie, Iowa; died in , , Usa.
    4. 45. Sarah E Burkett  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1852 in Iowa; died in Usa.
    5. 46. Jonathan Berkett  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 28 Jun 1855; died on 12 May 1887 in Paoli, , , Oklahoma.
    6. 41. Sam Burkett  Descendancy chart to this point was born in Apr 1874 in Mo, England, IN; died on 5 May 1964 in Merietta, Love, Oklahoma, USA.

  6. 20.  Elizabeth Ann Burkett Descendancy chart to this point (12.Sarah3, 2.Catherine2, 1.John1) was born on 1 Nov 1825 in Winchester, Randolph, Indiana, USA; died on 23 Jan 1908 in Pima, Graham, Arizona, USA; was buried on 25 Jan 1908 in Pima, Graham, Arizona, USA.

    Elizabeth married William Washington Williams about 1844 in Nauvoo, Hanncock, Il (?). [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Elizabeth married Orvel Morgan Allen on 4 Aug 1850 in Council Bluffs, Pottawattamie Co, IA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 47. Eliza Ann Allen  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 15 Nov 1826 in Pike, Missouri; died on 20 Dec 1953 in Ripon, San Joaquin, California; was buried on 24 Dec 1953 in Pima, Graham, Arizonia.
    2. 48. Mary Jane Allen  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 17 Apr 1830 in Louisiana, Pike Co., Mo.; died on 30 Oct 1832.
    3. 49. Sarah Lucinda Allen  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 4 Jan 1834 in Louisiana, Pike, Mo; died on 1 Jul 1839.
    4. 50. Emily Ann Saunders  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 28 May 1839 in Woolwich, Kent, England; died on 18 Dec 1881 in Nephi, Juab, Ut; was buried on 22 Dec 1881 in Nephi, Juab, Utah, United States.
    5. 51. Laura Josephine Allen  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 4 Apr 1846 in Nauvoo, Hnc, IL; died on 21 Jan 1925 in Bunkerville, Clark, Nevada, USA; was buried on 23 Jan 1925 in Bunkerville, Clark, Nv.
    6. 52. Amanda Alzina Allen  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 13 Apr 1852 in Allen Creek, Harrison, Iowa; died on 8 Aug 1854.
    7. 53. Orvel Morgan Allen Jr  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 28 Nov 1856 in Spanish Fork, Utah, Utah; died on 19 Jan 1941 in Safford, Graham, Arizona; was buried in Jan 1941 in Thatcher, Graham, Arizona.

    Family/Spouse: Mathew Johnson. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 54. John Matthew Johnson Allen  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 22 Nov 1849 in Pigeon River, Potowatomi, IA; died on 27 Mar 1939 in Thatcher, Graham, Ariz.; was buried on 29 Mar 1939 in Thatcher, Graham, Arizona.



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