Son of George Best and Sarah Kelly. Married to Lydia A. Ward on 07 Apr 1858 in Summit, Chautauqua County, KS.
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Joseph W Best in the U.S., Civil War Draft Registrations Records, 1863-1865
Name: Joseph W Best
Residence: Lyon, Kansas
Class: 1
Congressional District: Southern
Age on 1 July 1863: 28
Estimated birth year: abt 1835
Race: White
Marital Status: Married
Place of Birth: Ohio
The Northern Lyon County Journal, Allen, KS, 30 Oct 1913, Thursday
J. W. BEST DIES SUDDENLY.
Joseph W. Best, living five miles southeast of town dropped dead at the breakfast table Tuesday morning. Mr. Best, although far from being strong and in good health, had been feeling real well lately and that morning was feeling in excelent (sic) spirits. While eating his breakfast he was stricken and died without a struggle. Heart failure was the cause of his death.
Funeral services will be held this afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Ivy Church, conducted by Rev. Conrad. Burial will be made in the Ivy cemetery.
Mr. Best was one of Lyon County's best citizens. He was one of the poineer (sic) settlers of this vicinity and helped to make Lyon county what she is today. Mr. Best was a most upright and honest citizen, a hardworking man and one of whom no ill word was spoken, everybody was his friend. His home was his delight and he was never so happy as when he could give happiness to others. Mr. Best is the last of a large family of brothers to go. He leaves several sons and daughters, grandchildren and great-grandchildren to mourn his loss. His wife preceded him to the other world several years ago.
The beraved (sic) children have the heartfelt sympathy of the entire community in the sudden taking away of a loving father.
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The Northern Star, Admire, KS, 06 Nov 1913, Thursday
J. W. BEST DEPARTED.
Joseph W. Best was born in Zanesville, Ohio, March 22, 1834. He moved with his parents to Indiana while a boy. After he became a young man he spent about a year in Wisconsin, moving from there to Kansas in 1857, where he spent the rest of his (life), dying on October 28th at the age of 79 yrs 7 months and 6 days. He was married on April 7, 1858, to Lydia A. Ward. There were nine children born to them, eight of whom are still living, his wife dying December 27, 1902.
The funeral service was held in the Ivy church on Friday afternoon and the body laid away in the Ivy cemetery. Rev. J. F. Steves preached the sermon.
Music was furnished by the Ivy male quartet composed of H. E. Wolfe, A. D. Wolfe, E. A. Besse and F. W. Lyons. Mr. Best was one of our early settlers and had lived a long and useful life. He was always honest, kind and charitable. A kind father, a faithful friend and an excellent neighbor has left us to return no more. He will be missed and his memory cherished by the generations, who have known him for they all loved and honored him.
Contributor: Becky Doan (46821009)
Bio information courtesy FAG contributor Becky Doan.
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Joseph W Best in the U.S., Civil War Draft Registrations Records, 1863-1865
Name: Joseph W Best
Residence: Lyon, Kansas
Class: 1
Congressional District: Southern
Age on 1 July 1863: 28
Estimated birth year: abt 1835
Race: White
Marital Status: Married
Place of Birth: Ohio
The Northern Lyon County Journal, Allen, KS, 30 Oct 1913, Thursday
J. W. BEST DIES SUDDENLY.
Joseph W. Best, living five miles southeast of town dropped dead at the breakfast table Tuesday morning. Mr. Best, although far from being strong and in good health, had been feeling real well lately and that morning was feeling in excelent (sic) spirits. While eating his breakfast he was stricken and died without a struggle. Heart failure was the cause of his death.
Funeral services will be held this afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Ivy Church, conducted by Rev. Conrad. Burial will be made in the Ivy cemetery.
Mr. Best was one of Lyon County's best citizens. He was one of the poineer (sic) settlers of this vicinity and helped to make Lyon county what she is today. Mr. Best was a most upright and honest citizen, a hardworking man and one of whom no ill word was spoken, everybody was his friend. His home was his delight and he was never so happy as when he could give happiness to others. Mr. Best is the last of a large family of brothers to go. He leaves several sons and daughters, grandchildren and great-grandchildren to mourn his loss. His wife preceded him to the other world several years ago.
The beraved (sic) children have the heartfelt sympathy of the entire community in the sudden taking away of a loving father.
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The Northern Star, Admire, KS, 06 Nov 1913, Thursday
J. W. BEST DEPARTED.
Joseph W. Best was born in Zanesville, Ohio, March 22, 1834. He moved with his parents to Indiana while a boy. After he became a young man he spent about a year in Wisconsin, moving from there to Kansas in 1857, where he spent the rest of his (life), dying on October 28th at the age of 79 yrs 7 months and 6 days. He was married on April 7, 1858, to Lydia A. Ward. There were nine children born to them, eight of whom are still living, his wife dying December 27, 1902.
The funeral service was held in the Ivy church on Friday afternoon and the body laid away in the Ivy cemetery. Rev. J. F. Steves preached the sermon.
Music was furnished by the Ivy male quartet composed of H. E. Wolfe, A. D. Wolfe, E. A. Besse and F. W. Lyons. Mr. Best was one of our early settlers and had lived a long and useful life. He was always honest, kind and charitable. A kind father, a faithful friend and an excellent neighbor has left us to return no more. He will be missed and his memory cherished by the generations, who have known him for they all loved and honored him.
Contributor: Becky Doan (46821009)
Bio information courtesy FAG contributor Becky Doan.
Son of George Best and Sarah Kelly. Married to Lydia A. Ward on 07 Apr 1858 in Summit, Chautauqua County, KS.
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Joseph W Best in the U.S., Civil War Draft Registrations Records, 1863-1865
Name: Joseph W Best
Residence: Lyon, Kansas
Class: 1
Congressional District: Southern
Age on 1 July 1863: 28
Estimated birth year: abt 1835
Race: White
Marital Status: Married
Place of Birth: Ohio
The Northern Lyon County Journal, Allen, KS, 30 Oct 1913, Thursday
J. W. BEST DIES SUDDENLY.
Joseph W. Best, living five miles southeast of town dropped dead at the breakfast table Tuesday morning. Mr. Best, although far from being strong and in good health, had been feeling real well lately and that morning was feeling in excelent (sic) spirits. While eating his breakfast he was stricken and died without a struggle. Heart failure was the cause of his death.
Funeral services will be held this afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Ivy Church, conducted by Rev. Conrad. Burial will be made in the Ivy cemetery.
Mr. Best was one of Lyon County's best citizens. He was one of the poineer (sic) settlers of this vicinity and helped to make Lyon county what she is today. Mr. Best was a most upright and honest citizen, a hardworking man and one of whom no ill word was spoken, everybody was his friend. His home was his delight and he was never so happy as when he could give happiness to others. Mr. Best is the last of a large family of brothers to go. He leaves several sons and daughters, grandchildren and great-grandchildren to mourn his loss. His wife preceded him to the other world several years ago.
The beraved (sic) children have the heartfelt sympathy of the entire community in the sudden taking away of a loving father.
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The Northern Star, Admire, KS, 06 Nov 1913, Thursday
J. W. BEST DEPARTED.
Joseph W. Best was born in Zanesville, Ohio, March 22, 1834. He moved with his parents to Indiana while a boy. After he became a young man he spent about a year in Wisconsin, moving from there to Kansas in 1857, where he spent the rest of his (life), dying on October 28th at the age of 79 yrs 7 months and 6 days. He was married on April 7, 1858, to Lydia A. Ward. There were nine children born to them, eight of whom are still living, his wife dying December 27, 1902.
The funeral service was held in the Ivy church on Friday afternoon and the body laid away in the Ivy cemetery. Rev. J. F. Steves preached the sermon.
Music was furnished by the Ivy male quartet composed of H. E. Wolfe, A. D. Wolfe, E. A. Besse and F. W. Lyons. Mr. Best was one of our early settlers and had lived a long and useful life. He was always honest, kind and charitable. A kind father, a faithful friend and an excellent neighbor has left us to return no more. He will be missed and his memory cherished by the generations, who have known him for they all loved and honored him.
Contributor: Becky Doan (46821009)
Bio information courtesy FAG contributor Becky Doan.
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Joseph W Best in the U.S., Civil War Draft Registrations Records, 1863-1865
Name: Joseph W Best
Residence: Lyon, Kansas
Class: 1
Congressional District: Southern
Age on 1 July 1863: 28
Estimated birth year: abt 1835
Race: White
Marital Status: Married
Place of Birth: Ohio
The Northern Lyon County Journal, Allen, KS, 30 Oct 1913, Thursday
J. W. BEST DIES SUDDENLY.
Joseph W. Best, living five miles southeast of town dropped dead at the breakfast table Tuesday morning. Mr. Best, although far from being strong and in good health, had been feeling real well lately and that morning was feeling in excelent (sic) spirits. While eating his breakfast he was stricken and died without a struggle. Heart failure was the cause of his death.
Funeral services will be held this afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Ivy Church, conducted by Rev. Conrad. Burial will be made in the Ivy cemetery.
Mr. Best was one of Lyon County's best citizens. He was one of the poineer (sic) settlers of this vicinity and helped to make Lyon county what she is today. Mr. Best was a most upright and honest citizen, a hardworking man and one of whom no ill word was spoken, everybody was his friend. His home was his delight and he was never so happy as when he could give happiness to others. Mr. Best is the last of a large family of brothers to go. He leaves several sons and daughters, grandchildren and great-grandchildren to mourn his loss. His wife preceded him to the other world several years ago.
The beraved (sic) children have the heartfelt sympathy of the entire community in the sudden taking away of a loving father.
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The Northern Star, Admire, KS, 06 Nov 1913, Thursday
J. W. BEST DEPARTED.
Joseph W. Best was born in Zanesville, Ohio, March 22, 1834. He moved with his parents to Indiana while a boy. After he became a young man he spent about a year in Wisconsin, moving from there to Kansas in 1857, where he spent the rest of his (life), dying on October 28th at the age of 79 yrs 7 months and 6 days. He was married on April 7, 1858, to Lydia A. Ward. There were nine children born to them, eight of whom are still living, his wife dying December 27, 1902.
The funeral service was held in the Ivy church on Friday afternoon and the body laid away in the Ivy cemetery. Rev. J. F. Steves preached the sermon.
Music was furnished by the Ivy male quartet composed of H. E. Wolfe, A. D. Wolfe, E. A. Besse and F. W. Lyons. Mr. Best was one of our early settlers and had lived a long and useful life. He was always honest, kind and charitable. A kind father, a faithful friend and an excellent neighbor has left us to return no more. He will be missed and his memory cherished by the generations, who have known him for they all loved and honored him.
Contributor: Becky Doan (46821009)
Bio information courtesy FAG contributor Becky Doan.
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