Descendants of Henry Best
April 28, 2012
Generation No. 1
1. H
ENRY1 BEST was born 1807 in MO. He married MARGARET 'BEST. She was born 1812.Notes for H
ENRY BEST:1850 United States Federal Census
Name: Henry Bess
[Henry Best]
Age: 8
Birth Year: abt 1842
Birthplace: Missouri
Home in 1850: Buffalo Lick, Chariton, Missouri
Gender: Male
Family Number: 179
Household Members: Name Age
Henry Bess 43
Margaret Bess 38
Leonard Bess 17
Elvin Bess 14
Mary Bess 12
James Bess 9
Henry Bess 8 (1842)
Phebe Bess 6
Sarah Bess 4
Parmelia Bess 3
Vivinda Bess 2
Source Citation: Year: 1850; Census Place: Buffalo Lick, Chariton, Missouri; Roll: M432_395; Page: 178B; Image: 361.
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1860 United States Federal Census
Name: Henry Bess
Age in 1860: 17
Birth Year: abt 1843
Birthplace: Missouri
Home in 1860: Buffaloe Lick, Chariton, Missouri
Gender: Male
Post Office: Glasgow and Roanoke
Value of real estate: View image
Household Members: Name Age
Henry Bess 50
Margaret Bess 48
Henry Bess 17 (1843)
Sarah Bess 14
Amelia F Bess 12
Virinda Bess 10
Isabella Bess 8
Nancy M Bess 6
Malinda Bess 3
Source Citation: Year: 1860; Census Place: Buffaloe Lick, Chariton, Missouri; Roll: M653_613; Page: 177; Image: 181; Family History Library Film: 803613.
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ENRY BEST:Census: 1850, Buffalo Lick, Chariton, Missouri
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ARGARET 'BEST:Census: 1850, Buffalo Lick, Chariton, Missouri (See Husband)
Children of H
ENRY BEST and MARGARET 'BEST are:Generation No. 2
2. H
ENRY CLAY2 BEST (HENRY1) was born Sep 1841 in MO, and died 1911. He married MARY CATHERINE KITCHEN 16 Dec 1865 in Chariton County, MO1,2, daughter of GILLIAM KITCHEN and MELINDA MCHARGUE. She was born Feb 1845 in Chariton County, MO, and died 1915 in Prob OR.Notes for H
ENRY CLAY BEST:1870 United States Federal Census
Name: Henry C Best
Age in 1870: 28
Birth Year: abt 1842
Birthplace: Missouri
Home in 1870: Buffalo Lick, Chariton, Missouri
Race: White
Gender: Male
Post Office: Keytesville
Value of real estate: View image
Household Members: Name Age
Henry C Best 28
Mary C Best 23
Florence G Best 1
Source Citation: Year: 1870; Census Place: Buffalo Lick, Chariton, Missouri; Roll: M593_768; Page: 158B; Image: 323; Family History Library Film: 552267.
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1900 United States Federal Census Idaho > Blaine > Soldier > District 25 > 4
Line 37
Henry C Best 58 Head WM Sep 1841 M33yrs MO KY VA Farmer Own/Free Farm
Mary C Best 55 Wife WF Feb 1845 M33yrs (14-11) MO NC MO
James Best 20 Son WM Apr 1880 20 S CO MO MO Farm Laborer
Mary A Best 18 Dau WF Jan 1882 S CO MO MO
Henry C Best 16 Son WM May 1884 S ID MO MO At School
Atticas Best 14 Son WM Feb 1886 S ID MO MO At School
Ada Best 11 WF Mar 1889 S ID MO MO At School
Fred Best 8 Son WM Oct 1891 S ID MO MO At School
Source Citation: Year: 1900; Census Place: Soldier, Blaine, Idaho; Roll: 232; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 25; FHL microfilm: 1240232.
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1910 United States Federal Census Idaho > Lincoln > Wendell > District 0289 > 2
Line 55 - 6th Ave.
Best, Thomas L. Head MW 34 M1-12yrs CO MO MO Farmer/Gen.Farm Own/Mtge Farm
Lena F. Wife FW 27 M1-12yrs (2-2) IL France IL
Elsie Dau FW 6 S ID CO IL
Norma Dau FW 2 S ID CO IL
Line 59
Henry C Best 68 Head MW M1-44yrs MO KS VA None Own/Mtge House
Mary C Best 65 Wife FW M1-44YRS (14-11) MO NC VA None
James M Best 30 Son MW S CO MO MO Laborer/Gen.Farm
Henry C Best Jr 26 Son MW S ID MO MO Laborer/Gen.Farm
Fred W Best 18 Son MW S ID MO MO None
Source Citation: Year: 1910; Census Place: Wendell, Lincoln, Idaho; Roll: T624_226; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 0289; Image: 486; FHL microfilm: 1374239.
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ENRY CLAY BEST:Census: 1850, Buffalo Lick, Chariton, Missouri (See Father)
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ARY CATHERINE KITCHEN:Census: 1900, Idaho > Blaine > Soldier > District 25 > 4 (See Husband)
Children of H
ENRY BEST and MARY KITCHEN are:Generation No. 3
3. F
LORENCE G.3 BEST (HENRY CLAY2, HENRY1) was born 25 Aug 1869 in Chariton County, MO, and died 17 Oct 1950 in Burley, Cassia, ID5. She married FRED W HASTINGS 25 Dec 1884 in Alturus County, Idaho6. He was born 26 Mar 1859 in MI, and died 19 Jan 1946 in Wendell, Gooding, Idaho7.More About F
LORENCE G. BEST:Census: 1870, Buffalo Lick, Chariton, Missouri (See Father)
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RED W HASTINGS:1910
Name: Fred W Hastings
Age in 1910: 51
Birth Year: 1859
Birthplace: Michigan
Home in 1910: Wendell, Lincoln, Idaho
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Head
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: Florence G Hastings
Father's Birthplace: England
Mother's Birthplace: New York
Neighbors: View others on page
Household Members: Name Age
Fred W Hastings 51
Florence G Hastings 40
A Leroy Hastings 24
Ada Ethel Hastings 13
Perry Brown 18
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1920
Name: Fred W Hastings
Age: 60
[65]
Birth Year: abt 1860
[abt 1855]
Birthplace: Michigan
Home in 1920: Wendell, Gooding, Idaho
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Head
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: Florence G Hastings
Father's Birthplace: England
Mother's Birthplace: New York
Home owned: Own
Able to read: Yes
Able to Write: Yes
Neighbors: View others on page
Household Members: Name Age
Fred W Hastings 60
[65]
Florence G Hastings 50
[60]
A Ethel Hastings 22
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1930
Name: Fred W Hastings
Gender: Male
Birth Year: abt 1859
Birthplace: Michigan
Race: White
Home in 1930: Wendell, Gooding, Idaho
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Marital Status: Married
Relation to Head of House: Head
Spouse's Name: Florence Hastings
Father's Birthplace: England
Mother's Birthplace: New York
Occupation:
Education:
Military Service:
Rent/home value:
Age at first marriage:
Parents' birthplace: View image
Neighbors: View others on page
Household Members: Name Age
Fred W Hastings 71
Florence Hastings 60
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RED W HASTINGS:Census: 1910, Wendell, Lincoln, Idaho
Children of F
LORENCE BEST and FRED HASTINGS are:4. W
ILLIAM J.3 BEST (HENRY CLAY2, HENRY1) was born Feb 1871 in Chariton County, MO. He married ORA EDNA WILMOT 08 Jan 1895 in Clackamas County, OR, daughter of WILLIAM WILMOT and MARTHA WELCH. She was born 29 Sep 1874 in Oregon, and died 04 Apr 1966 in Los Angeles, California8.Notes for W
ILLIAM J. BEST:1900 United States Federal Census > Oregon > Umatilla > Milton > District 114 ((9th June 1900)
Line 90 160 161
Best, William Head WM Feb 1871 29 M5yrs MO KY MO dAY lABORER
---------Edna Wife WF Sept 1874 25 M5yrs (3-3) OR MO OR
---------Neil Son WM Apr 1896 4 S ID MO OR
---------Carroll son WM Mar 1898 2 S OR MO OR
---------Glen Son WM Feb 1900 3/12 S OR MO OR
Source Citation: Year: 1900; Census Place: Milton, Umatilla, Oregon; Roll: T623 1352; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 114.
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1910 United States Federal Census > Oregon > Umatilla > North Milton > District 266 (20th April 1910)
Line 95 Rail Road 76 78
Best, Willam J. Head MW 37 M1/15 yrs MO MO MO Carpenter/House
---------Edna Wife FW 35 M1 (5-5) OR MO OR
---------Neil Son MW 14 S ID MO OR
---------Carrol Son MW 12 S OR MO OR
---------Glen Son MW 10 S OR MO OR
---------Helen Dau FW 6 S OR MO OR
Next Page Line 1
---------Eva Dau FW 2 S OR MO OR
Source Citation: Year: 1910; Census Place: North Milton, Umatilla, Oregon; Roll: T624_1289; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 266; Image: 986.
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1920 United States Federal Census > Oregon > Umatilla > Precinct 12 > District 150 (16 January 1920)
Line 25 X 165 170
Best, William Head Onw Mortgage MW 49 M MO MO MO Carpenter/House
---------Edna Wife FW 46 M OR MO OR None
---------Carrol Son MW 21 S OR MO OR Driver/Delivery Wagon
---------Glen Son MW 19 S OR MO OR Merchant/Cigar Store
----------Helen Dau FW 15 S OR MO OR None
----------Vera Dau FW 9 S OR MO OR None
----------Donald Son MW 4 8/12 S OR MO OR None
Source Citation: Year: 1920;Census Place: Precinct 12, Umatilla, Oregon; Roll: T625_1504; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 150; Image: 728.
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ILLIAM J. BEST:Census: 1900, OR Umatilla Milton ED 114 Pg 7B
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RA EDNA WILMOT:1930 United States Federal Census > California > Los Angeles > Glendale > District 956 (April 4, 1930)
Line 33 1051 N. Justine (rear) 64 64
Best Edna O. Head Own 1,500 Radio FW 55 Wd M@20yrs OR MO OR None
--------Vera J. Dau FW 19 S OR MO OR Clerk/Bakery
--------Donald Son MW 14 S OR MO OR None
Source Citation: Year: 1930; Census Place: Glendale, Los Angeles, California; Roll: 127; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 956; Image: 90.0.
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RA EDNA WILMOT:Census: 1880, OR Clackamas Marshfield & Rock Creek ED 17 Pg 194B(See Father)
Marriage Notes for W
ILLIAM BEST and ORA WILMOT:Wilmot, Ora E.
Marriage: William Best married Ora Wilmot on Jan 08, 1895 in Clackamas County, OR.
Gender: Female
Source Location: Record of this marriage may be found at the Family History Library under Library of Congress/microfilm reference number(s) 979.541V25m/0430055 item 4.
Children of W
ILLIAM BEST and ORA WILMOT are:5. T
HOMAS L.3 BEST (HENRY CLAY2, HENRY1) was born 1876 in CO. He married LENA F. 'BEST Abt. 1898 in Per 1910 Census. She was born 1883 in IL.Notes for T
HOMAS L. BEST:1910 United States Federal Census Idaho > Lincoln > Wendell > District 0289 > 2
Line 55 - 6th Ave.
Best, Thomas L. Head MW 34 M1-12yrs CO MO MO Farmer/Gen.Farm Own/Mtge Farm
Lena F. Wife FW 27 M1-12yrs (2-2) IL France IL
Elsie Dau FW 6 S ID CO IL
Norma Dau FW 2 S ID CO IL
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Henry C Best 68 Head MW M1-44yrs MO KS VA None Own/Mtge House
Mary C Best 65 Wife FW M1-44YRS (14-11) MO NC VA None
James M Best 30 Son MW S CO MO MO Laborer/Gen.Farm
Henry C Best Jr 26 Son MW S ID MO MO Laborer/Gen.Farm
Fred W Best 18 Son MW S ID MO MO None
Source Citation: Year: 1910; Census Place: Wendell, Lincoln, Idaho; Roll: T624_226; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 0289; Image: 486; FHL microfilm: 1374239.
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HOMAS L. BEST:Census: 1910, Idaho > Lincoln > Wendell > District 0289 > 2
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ENA F. 'BEST:Census: 1910, Idaho > Lincoln > Wendell > District 0289 > 2 (See Husband)
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HOMAS BEST and LENA 'BEST are:Generation No. 4
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OBERT CARROLL4 BEST (WILLIAM J.3, HENRY CLAY2, HENRY1) was born 11 Mar 1898 in Oregon, and died 16 Apr 1980 in Butte, California14. He married NINA L THARP 23 Jul 1921 in Walla Walla County, WA, daughter of FRANCIS THARP and MARY MADOLE. She was born 27 Feb 1903 in Oregon, and died 03 Oct 1992 in San Bernardino, California15.Notes for R
OBERT CARROLL BEST:World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918
about Robert Carroll Best
Name: Robert Carroll Best
City: Not Stated
County: Umatilla
State: Oregon
Birth Date: 11 Mar 1898
Race: White
Roll: 1852148
DraftBoard: 0
Nearset Relative: W J Best,Milton,Umatilla,Oregon
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OBERT CARROLL BEST:Census: 1900, OR Umatilla Milton ED 114 Pg 7B(See Father)
Registration: 12 Sep 1918, World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-191816
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INA L THARP:Census: 1930, CA Los Angeles Glendale ED 857 Pg 10B(See Husband)
Child of R
OBERT BEST and NINA THARP is:7. G
LEN L.4 BEST (WILLIAM J.3, HENRY CLAY2, HENRY1) was born 21 Feb 1900 in Oregon, and died 24 Sep 1966 in Los Angeles, California18. He married ORAH MILDRED JENKINS 11 Sep 1920 in Walla Walla Marriage Records19. She was born 14 Dec 1903 in Oregon, and died 11 Oct 1994 in Los Angeles, Los Angeles,CA20.Notes for G
LEN L. BEST:World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918
about Glen Best
Name: Glen Best
City: Not Stated
County: Umatilla
State: Oregon
Birth Date: 21 Feb 1900
Race: White
Roll: 1852148
DraftBoard: 0
Nearest Relative: W J Best,Milton,Umatilla,Oregon
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1930 United States Federal Census California > Los Angeles > Los Angeles (Districts 501-750) > District 634 > 18 Line 47 - 3438 Glenhurst
Glen L Best 30 Head Ren$50 MW M@20yrs OR US US Salesman/Tobacco
Orah M Best 27 Wife FW M@18yrs OR OK KS None
Galen H Best 2 Son MW S CA OR OR None
John J Hein 41 Lodger MW D KS None Barber/Beauty Parlor
Source Citation: Year: 1930; Census Place: Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California; Roll: 160; Page: 11A; Enumeration District: 634; Image: 228.0; FHL microfilm: 2339895.
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LEN L. BEST:Census: 1900, OR Umatilla Milton ED 114 Pg 7B(See Father)
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RAH MILDRED JENKINS:Census: 1930, CA Los Angeles Los Angeles ED 634 pg 11A(See Husband)
Children of G
LEN BEST and ORAH JENKINS are:Endnotes
1. Missouri Marriage Records, 1805-2002, Missouri Marriage Records, 1805-2002 Name: Henry Best Marriage Date: 16 Dec 1865 Marriage County: Chariton Spouse Name: Mary Kitchen Source Information: Ancestry.com. Missouri Marriage Records, 1805-2002 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2007. Original data: Missouri Marriage Records. Jefferson City, MO, USA: Missouri State Archives. Microfilm. =================== .
2. Missouri Marriage Records, 1805-2002, Missouri Marriage Records, 1805-2002 Name: Mary Kitchen Marriage Date: 16 Dec 1865 Marriage County: Chariton Spouse Name: Henry Best Source Information: Ancestry.com. Missouri Marriage Records, 1805-2002 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2007. Original data: Missouri Marriage Records. Jefferson City, MO, USA: Missouri State Archives. Microfilm. ============== .
3. California Death Index, 1940-1997, California Death Index, 1940-1997 about Gillium Claxton Best Name: Gillium Claxton Best Social Security #: 561162675 Sex: Male Birth Date: 1 Jan 1873 Birthplace: Missouri Death Date: 11 Jun 1956 Death Place: Los Angeles Mother's Maiden Name: Kitchen Father's Surname: Best .
4. Ada County, Idaho Marriage Records, Details For Marriage ID#3232 Groom Last Name: BEST Groom First Name: Gillium C. Groom Residence: Soldiers Creek, Blaine County Bride Last Name: COMPTON Bride First Name: Minnie Bride Residence: Soldiers Creek, Blaine County Place: Boise Date: 10 Nov 1899 County of Record: Ada State: Idaho Volume: 4 Page: 260 .
5. Idaho Death Index, 1911-51, Idaho Death Index, 1911-51 about Hastings, Florence G. Name: Hastings, Florence G. Year: 1950 Certificate Number: 003745 County of Death: Cassia City: Burley Date of Death: 17 Oct 1950 Date of Birth: 25 Aug 1869 .
6. Marriage Book, Alturus County, Idaho, Details For Marriage ID#3615 Groom Last Name: HASTINGS Groom First Name: Fred W. Groom Residence: Bride Last Name: BEST Bride First Name: Florence G. Bride Residence: Place: Soldier Creek Precinct Date: 25 Dec 1884 County of Record: Alturas State: Idaho Volume: 2 Page: 95 .
7. Idaho Death Index, 1911-51, Idaho Death Index, 1911-51 about Hastings, Fred W. Name: Hastings, Fred W. Year: 1946 Certificate Number: 147168 County of Death: Gooding City: Wendell Date of Death: 19 Jan 1946 Date of Birth: 26 Mar 1859 .
8. CA Death Index, Name: BEST, ORA E Social Security #: 557808265 Sex: FEMALE Birth Date: 29 Sep 1874 Birthplace: OREGON Death Date: 4 Apr 1966 Death Place: LOS ANGELES Mother's Maiden Name: WELCH.
9. Milton-Freewater IOOF Cemetery, Umatilla County, Oregon, "Electronic," Best Neil Wilmot d 27 Sept 1913 age 22 Pvt 563 Inf 91 Div P-2.
10. World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918 Name: Neil Wilmot Best County: Umatilla State: Oregon Birthplace: Idaho;United States of America Birth Date: 16 Apr 1896 Race: Caucasian (White) FHL Roll Number: 1852148 DraftBoard: 0 Age: 21 Occupation: Teamster Nearest Relative: W.J. Best Single Height/Build: Short/Medium Color of Eyes/Hair: Blue/Light Signature: Neil Wilmot Best June 25, 1917 Source Citation: Registration Location: Umatilla County, Oregon; Roll: 1852148; Draft Board: 0. ==========.
11. CA Death Index, Name: HUFFMAN, HELEN ELIZABETH Social Security #: 0 Sex: FEMALE Birth Date: 9 Feb 1904 Birthplace: OREGON Death Date: 31 May 1942 Death Place: LOS ANGELES Mother's Maiden Name: WILMOT Father's Surname: BEST .
12. CA Death Index, Name: BEST, VERA MARGARET Social Security #: 564075537 Sex: FEMALE Birth Date: 18 Sep 1910 Birthplace: OREGON Death Date: 19 Nov 1988 Death Place: ORANGE Mother's Maiden Name: WILMOT Father's Surname: .
13. SS Death Index, Name: Donald Best SSN: 548-05-9027 Last Residence: 92653 Laguna Hills, Orange, California, United States of America Born: 6 May 1915 Died: 10 Sep 2002 State (Year) SSN issued: California (Before 1951 ) .
14. CA Death Index, Name: BEST, ROBERT CARROLL Social Security #: 700163400 Sex: MALE Birth Date: 11 Mar 1898 Birthplace: OREGON Death Date: 16 Apr 1980 Death Place: BUTTE Mother's Maiden Name: WILMOT Father's Surname:.
15. CA Death Index, Name: BEST, NINA L Social Security #: 550216553 Sex: FEMALE Birth Date: 27 Feb 1903 Birthplace: OREGON Death Date: 3 Oct 1992 Death Place: SAN BERNARDINO Mother's Maiden Name: MELLEN Father's Surname: THARP .
16. World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918 Oregon > Umatilla County > 0 > Draft Card B > 217 Name: Robert Carroll Best County: Umatilla State: Oregon Birth Date: 11 Mar 1898 Race: White FHL Roll Number: 1852148 DraftBoard: 0 Age: 30 Occupation: Laborer for M.G. Best Nearest Relative: M.G. Best Height/Build: Medium/Medium Color of Eyes/Hair: Blue/Light Signature: Robert Carroll Best Sept 12 1918 Source Citation: Registration Location: Umatilla County, Oregon; Roll: 1852148; Draft Board: 0. ================.
17. CA Death Index, Name: BEST, PATRICIA A Social Security #: Sex: FEMALE Birth Date: 17 Mar 1922 Birthplace: OREGON Death Date: 10 Mar 1966 Death Place: SAN BERNARDINO Mother's Maiden Name: THARP Father's Surname: .
18. CA Death Index, Name: BEST, GLEN L Social Security #: 549018961 Sex: MALE Birth Date: 21 Feb 1900 Birthplace: OREGON Death Date: 24 Sep 1966 Death Place: LOS ANGELES Mother's Maiden Name: WILMOT Father's Surname: .
19. Walla Walla Marriage Records, Walla Walla Marriage Records - Carroll Best - Nyna Thrap Record Series: Marriage Records Collection: Walla Walla Marriage Records County: Walla Walla Document No. : eawwmr3390 Groom's Name: Carroll Best Bride's Name: Nyna Thrap Marriage Date: 7/23/1921 12:00:00 AM Filing Date: 7/23/1921 12:00:00 AM County: Walla Walla Notes: ===============.
20. California Death Index, 1940 - 1997, All California Death Index, 1940-1997 about Orah Mildred Steiner Name: Orah Mildred Steiner [Orah Mildred Jenkins] Social Security #: 554662643 Sex: Female Birth Date: 14 Dec 1903 Birthplace: Oregon Death Date: 11 Oct 1994 Death Place: Los Angeles Mother's Maiden Name: Bennett Father's Surname: Jenkins =======================.
21. California Birth Index, 1905-1995, Name: Galen Howard Best Birth Date: 23 Oct 1927 Gender: Male Mother's Maiden Name: Jenkins Birth County: Los Angeles .
22. California Birth Index, 1905-1995, Name: Joyce Marie Best Birth Date: 25 Jun 1930 Gender: Female Mother's Maiden Name: Jenkins Birth County: Los Angeles .