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Member Since: June 2010 Posts: 1 Send Message	Elaine	Report	13 Jun 2011 15:31
Member Since: June 2010 Posts: 1 Send Message	I am trying to locate the birthplace of my grandfather also his parents. I cannot find anything before 1901.We were lead to believe that he lived in Skipton, Yorkshire and ran away to London at the age of 14yrs? The Criminal register 1791-1892 does have a 14yr old William Best found not quilty of "shooting with intent to maim" on 29/4/1881 so I thought this may be a reason to run away. Would they have his address? Another family member thinks she can remember something about him being a "twin" the other sibling and mother died in Childbirth? So far no joy there. I haven't found a marriage cert. so maybe not married. If there is anyone who could suggest looking elsewhere I would appreciate any help I can get. My father said his father never spoke about his past or the names of his parents. :-S
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Member Since: July 2008 Posts: 7 051 Send Message	PollyPoppet	Report	13 Jun 2011 15:44
Member Since: July 2008 Posts: 7 051 Send Message	hi is this him in 1901 1901 census Address Railway Huts Civil Parish Kingswood Entire Rural District Reigate Town or Village or Hamlet Kingswood Upper & Lower Ecclesiastical Parish St Andrew Parliamentary Borough or Division Reigate S E Surrey County Borough, Municipal Borough or Urban District Administrative County Surrey Householder 1 Name Florence Best Relation to Head of Family Daughter Condition as to Marriage Age Last Birthday 3 Sex Female Profession or Occupation Employment Status Where Born London Language Infirmity Householder 2 Name Mrs Best Relation to Head of Family Wife Condition as to Marriage Married Age Last Birthday 29 Sex Female Profession or Occupation Employment Status Where Born Bucks Gt Missenden Language Infirmity Householder 3 Name William Best Relation to Head of Family Head Condition as to Marriage Married Age Last Birthday 33 Sex Male Profession or Occupation Railway Servant Or Labourer Employment Status Where Born Durham Bishop Auckland Language Infirmity Householder 4 Name Mrs Warner Relation to Head of Family Mother In Law Condition as to Marriage Widow Age Last Birthday 58 Sex Female Profession or Occupation Employment Status Where Born Bucks Gt Missenden Language Infirmity
Member Since: August 2008 Posts: 8 005 Send Message	Astra	Report	13 Jun 2011 15:48
	One of several possibles BEST, John Head M 43 1828 County Durham VIEW BEST, Jane Wife F 41 1830 Yorkshire VIEW BEST, William Son M 5 1866 County Durham VIEW -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Civil Parish: St Andrew Auckland Municipal Borough: Address: South Church, St Andrew Auckland County: Durham
	Researching: More in hope than expectation!
Member Since: July 2008 Posts: 7 051 Send Message	PollyPoppet	Report	13 Jun 2011 15:48
Member Since: July 2008 Posts: 7 051 Send Message	possible Name William Best Year of Registration 1869 Quarter of Registration Jul-Aug-Sep Registration District Auckland Registration County Durham Mother's maiden name Volume Number 10A Volume Page 211
Member Since: August 2008 Posts: 8 005 Send Message	Astra	Report	13 Jun 2011 15:59
	1911 to confirm the names BEST, William Head Married M 43 1868 Carman County Durham VIEW BEST, Annie Eliza Wife Married 14 years F 37 1874 Charwoman London VIEW BEST, Florrie Elizabeth Daughter F 12 1899 School London VIEW BEST, William Son M 10 1901 School Surry VIEW BEST, Harry Son M 5 1906 School Chesham Bucks VIEW BEST, Arthur Son M 2 1909 Chesham Bucks VIEW WARNER, Elizabeth Mother In Law Married F 68 1843 House Work Great Missenden Bucks VIEW Address: 2 Chequers Yard Chesham Buckinghamshire
	Researching: More in hope than expectation!
Member Since: August 2008 Posts: 8 005 Send Message	Astra	Report	14 Jun 2011 14:17
	PM fromElaine. Have advised that she replies on the thread. Yes these are all the correct names, my father being Arthur Best. Anything you could find would be appreciated
	Researching: More in hope than expectation!

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