SAMUEL BEST. Numbered among the active, intelligent and respected agriculturists of Sutter county is Samuel Best. a man of unlimited energy and perseverance, who, mainly by his untiring industry and wise management, has succeeded in acquiring a competency. Although he has passed the allotted thrce score and ten years of man’s life, he is physically and mentallv vigorous, and is successfully operating a large portion of his valuable ranch, which lies about seven miles southwest of Yuba City. A native of Ohio, he was born, June 6, 1828, in Tuscarawas county. Mention of his parents and ancestors may be found elsewhere in this volume, in connection with the sketch of his brother, Henry Best.
When a boy of twelve years, Samuel Best accompanied the parental family to Gasconade county, Mo., where he lived for several years, being brought up on a farm. In 1848 the family removed to Iowa, locating near Keokuk, where he assisted in clearing and improving a farm. Desirous, however, of trying his fortunes in a still newer country, he, with three companions, bought four yoke of oxen, and in 1852 started across the plains for the Pacific coast. Coming by way of Portland, Ore., to California, Mr. Best was employed in mining at Alt— house creek, Ore., for a couple of years, after which he worked on a farm at Waldo, that state, for six years, the latter part of the time serving as foreman. In 1864 he came to this state. but remained only a short time. Returning to California in 1868, Mr. Best worked as a farm laborer for about two years. Having accumulated some money, he then purchased one hundred and sixty acres of the land included in his present ranch, and has since resided here. As a general farmer he has met with excellent success, and has increased the size of his farm by purchasing adjoining land, his home estate now containing six hundred and forty acres of good grain land, all of which he has improved to the present condition. He has also one hundred and ten acres of land near Live Oak, and in Yuba City owns a house and almond orchard of two acres. He leases a part of his land, but operates three hundred and twenty acres himself, carrying on farming after the most approved up-to-date methods. The handsome ' property owned by Mr. Best represents chiefly his own earnings, although he inherited a small portion from his father’s estate. Politically he is liberal in local matters, but in national affairs is a stanch Republican. In all public matters he has supported measures that would advance the interest of the people and the county.
When a boy of twelve years, Samuel Best accompanied the parental family to Gasconade county, Mo., where he lived for several years, being brought up on a farm. In 1848 the family removed to Iowa, locating near Keokuk, where he assisted in clearing and improving a farm. Desirous, however, of trying his fortunes in a still newer country, he, with three companions, bought four yoke of oxen, and in 1852 started across the plains for the Pacific coast. Coming by way of Portland, Ore., to California, Mr. Best was employed in mining at Alt— house creek, Ore., for a couple of years, after which he worked on a farm at Waldo, that state, for six years, the latter part of the time serving as foreman. In 1864 he came to this state. but remained only a short time. Returning to California in 1868, Mr. Best worked as a farm laborer for about two years. Having accumulated some money, he then purchased one hundred and sixty acres of the land included in his present ranch, and has since resided here. As a general farmer he has met with excellent success, and has increased the size of his farm by purchasing adjoining land, his home estate now containing six hundred and forty acres of good grain land, all of which he has improved to the present condition. He has also one hundred and ten acres of land near Live Oak, and in Yuba City owns a house and almond orchard of two acres. He leases a part of his land, but operates three hundred and twenty acres himself, carrying on farming after the most approved up-to-date methods. The handsome ' property owned by Mr. Best represents chiefly his own earnings, although he inherited a small portion from his father’s estate. Politically he is liberal in local matters, but in national affairs is a stanch Republican. In all public matters he has supported measures that would advance the interest of the people and the county.
SAMUEL BEST. Numbered among the active, intelligent and respected agriculturists of Sutter county is Samuel Best. a man of unlimited energy and perseverance, who, mainly by his untiring industry and wise management, has succeeded in acquiring a competency. Although he has passed the allotted thrce score and ten years of man’s life, he is physically and mentallv vigorous, and is successfully operating a large portion of his valuable ranch, which lies about seven miles southwest of Yuba City. A native of Ohio, he was born, June 6, 1828, in Tuscarawas county. Mention of his parents and ancestors may be found elsewhere in this volume, in connection with the sketch of his brother, Henry Best.
When a boy of twelve years, Samuel Best accompanied the parental family to Gasconade county, Mo., where he lived for several years, being brought up on a farm. In 1848 the family removed to Iowa, locating near Keokuk, where he assisted in clearing and improving a farm. Desirous, however, of trying his fortunes in a still newer country, he, with three companions, bought four yoke of oxen, and in 1852 started across the plains for the Pacific coast. Coming by way of Portland, Ore., to California, Mr. Best was employed in mining at Alt— house creek, Ore., for a couple of years, after which he worked on a farm at Waldo, that state, for six years, the latter part of the time serving as foreman. In 1864 he came to this state. but remained only a short time. Returning to California in 1868, Mr. Best worked as a farm laborer for about two years. Having accumulated some money, he then purchased one hundred and sixty acres of the land included in his present ranch, and has since resided here. As a general farmer he has met with excellent success, and has increased the size of his farm by purchasing adjoining land, his home estate now containing six hundred and forty acres of good grain land, all of which he has improved to the present condition. He has also one hundred and ten acres of land near Live Oak, and in Yuba City owns a house and almond orchard of two acres. He leases a part of his land, but operates three hundred and twenty acres himself, carrying on farming after the most approved up-to-date methods. The handsome ' property owned by Mr. Best represents chiefly his own earnings, although he inherited a small portion from his father’s estate. Politically he is liberal in local matters, but in national affairs is a stanch Republican. In all public matters he has supported measures that would advance the interest of the people and the county.
When a boy of twelve years, Samuel Best accompanied the parental family to Gasconade county, Mo., where he lived for several years, being brought up on a farm. In 1848 the family removed to Iowa, locating near Keokuk, where he assisted in clearing and improving a farm. Desirous, however, of trying his fortunes in a still newer country, he, with three companions, bought four yoke of oxen, and in 1852 started across the plains for the Pacific coast. Coming by way of Portland, Ore., to California, Mr. Best was employed in mining at Alt— house creek, Ore., for a couple of years, after which he worked on a farm at Waldo, that state, for six years, the latter part of the time serving as foreman. In 1864 he came to this state. but remained only a short time. Returning to California in 1868, Mr. Best worked as a farm laborer for about two years. Having accumulated some money, he then purchased one hundred and sixty acres of the land included in his present ranch, and has since resided here. As a general farmer he has met with excellent success, and has increased the size of his farm by purchasing adjoining land, his home estate now containing six hundred and forty acres of good grain land, all of which he has improved to the present condition. He has also one hundred and ten acres of land near Live Oak, and in Yuba City owns a house and almond orchard of two acres. He leases a part of his land, but operates three hundred and twenty acres himself, carrying on farming after the most approved up-to-date methods. The handsome ' property owned by Mr. Best represents chiefly his own earnings, although he inherited a small portion from his father’s estate. Politically he is liberal in local matters, but in national affairs is a stanch Republican. In all public matters he has supported measures that would advance the interest of the people and the county.
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