William Riley Best

William Riley Best
Birthdate:	October 15, 1839
Birthplace:	Blount County, Tennessee, United States
Death:	May 12, 1897 (57) Blount County, Tennessee, United States
Place of Burial:	Maryville, Blount County, Tennessee, United States
Immediate Family:	Son of George "Zar" Best and Jane A. Best Husband of Mary Elizabeth Best (Kerr) and Thersa Malissa Best (Keen) Father of John Riley Best; Laura O Best; Julia Ann Best; Martha Ella Best; William F Best and 6 others Brother of Sarah C. Armstrong; Daniel B Best; John Fouch Best; James Madison Best; Henry A. Best and 3 others

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Last Updated:	April 27, 2022

Collection:

FamilySearch Family Tree
Birth:

Oct 15 1839 - Wellsville, Blount Co., TN, USA
Death:

May 12 1897 - Wellsville, Blount Co., TN, USA
Parents:

George Best, Jane A. Best (born Roach)
Spouses:

Mary Elizabeth Best (born Kerr), Theresa Malissa Best (born KEENE)
Children:

Carl Elmer BEST, James Floyd Best, Laura O Best, Julia A Best, John R Best, Martha Ella BEST, Frances M. Best, and names of 4 more child...
Siblings:

...n BEST, Mary Jane Hammontree (born Best), John Fouch BEST, Sarah C Best, Elizabeth Catherine Tulloch (born Best), and names of 2 more si...

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Bridgeton Pioneer - May 13 1897

Collection:

Chronicling America: Historic American Newspapers, 1791-1963
Text:

... of the anniversary of her husband’s death. Organist-Composer Best Dead. London, May 11. — William T. Best, the organist and composer ......
Publication:

Bridgeton, Cumberland, New Jersey, USA
Date:

May 13 1897
Page:

8

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William Best

Collection:

1891 England & Wales Census
Birth:

Circa 1840 - Brighton, Sussex
Residence:

1891 - Bellmoud Cottage, Wadhurst, Sussex, England
Wife:

Eliza Best
Children:

Emily Best, Sarah Best, John Best

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William R Best

Collection:

1860 United States Federal Census
Birth:

Circa 1839 - Tennessee, United States
Residence:

1860 - 1st District, Blount, Tennessee, USA
Parents (implied):

George Best, Jane A Best
Siblings (implied):

Daniel Best, John F Best, James M Best, Henry A Best, Mary J Best, Dolly A Best, Catharine Best

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Evening Journal (Adelaide, SA) - May 12 1897

Collection:

Australian Newspapers
Text:

"...OF MR. W. T. BEST. London, May 11. The death is announced at the age of ierenty years of William Thomas Best, the famous organist of ...
Publication:

May 12 1897 - Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
Page:

3

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Maryborough Chronicle, Wide Bay And Burnett Advertiser (QLD) - May 13 1897

Collection:

Australian Newspapers
Text:

... Eminent Organist. London, May 11. The death is announced of Mr. William Thomas Best, the distin guished organist and composer, in his 71...
Publication:

May 13 1897 - Maryborough, Queensland, Australia
Page:

2

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The Week (Brisbane, QLD) - May 14 1897

Collection:

Australian Newspapers
Text:

"...Obituary. HR. A, T. BEST. Lokdoh, May 11. The death is announced o£ Mr. "William Thomas Best, the celebrated organist and cosppos...
Publication:

May 14 1897 - Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Page:

19

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Age (Melbourne, VIC) - May 12 1897

Collection:

Australian Newspapers
Text:

... extinction of the fire. AN EMINENT ORGANIST. - : DEATH OF MR. W. BEST. LONDON. 11th Mav. The death is announced of Mr. William Best, .th...
Publication:

May 12 1897 - Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Page:

5

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Mount Alexander Mail (VIC) - May 13 1897

Collection:

Australian Newspapers
Text:

"...is announced in London of Mr "William Thomas Best, the eminent organist, in his 71»t year. A deputation of citizens at Perth on T...
Publication:

May 13 1897 - Alexander, Victoria, Australia
Page:

2

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Portland Guardian (VIC) - May 14 1897

Collection:

Australian Newspapers
Text:

"...'clock. The death is announced in London of MIr William Thomas Best, the eminent organist, in his 7ist year. The German artillery has...
Publication:

May 14 1897 - Portland, Victoria, Australia
Page:

2

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El Paso Daily Herald - May 14 1897

Collection:

Chronicling America: Historic American Newspapers, 1836-1922
Text:

... greatest organists in the world is g iiin the death of Doctor William T. Best, for many years organist at St. George ... and family. Tha...
Publication:

El Paso, El Paso, Texas, USA
Date:

May 14 1897
Page:

4

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The Express and Telegraph (Adelaide, SA) - May 12 1897

Collection:

Australian Newspapers
Text:

"...71st year, is announced of William Thomas Best, organist of the Musical, Society of. Liverpool and of : the, Liverpool Philharmonic S...
Publication:

May 12 1897 - Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
Page:

3

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1839	October 15, 1839	Birth of William Riley Best Blount County, Tennessee, United States
1870	March 2, 1870	Birth of John Riley Best Wellsville, Blount, Tennessee, United States
	1870 Age 30	resided Residence Post Office: Morganton District 2, Blount, Tennessee, United States
1897	May 12, 1897 Age 57	Death of William Riley Best Blount County, Tennessee, United States
????		Birth of Sarah M "Salie" Best
????		Birth of Frances Best
????		Birth of James Floyd Best
????		Birth of Carl Elmer Best
????		Birth of Buena Best
????		Birth of Martha Ella Best

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Bridgeton Pioneer - May 13 1897

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Evening Journal (Adelaide, SA) - May 12 1897

Maryborough Chronicle, Wide Bay And Burnett Advertiser (QLD) - May 13 1897

The Week (Brisbane, QLD) - May 14 1897

Age (Melbourne, VIC) - May 12 1897

Mount Alexander Mail (VIC) - May 13 1897

Portland Guardian (VIC) - May 14 1897

El Paso Daily Herald - May 14 1897

The Express and Telegraph (Adelaide, SA) - May 12 1897

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