John Best

M, b. circa 1869
  • John Best was born circa 1869.
  • John Best married Elizabeth Cridge Hooper, daughter of Mary Hooper, on 25 April 1895 in Merriott, Somerset. The marriage record shows: John Best, 26, bachelor, Norton Sub Hamdon, a labourer, father Frederick Best a labourer, witness Charles Cable. Elizabeth Hooper, 27 spinster, Merriott, fathers name and occupation not given, witness Emily Hooper.

John Best

M, b. 1862
  • John Best was born in 1862 in Chiselborough, Somerset, England.
  • He was the son of Oliver Best and Dinah Hockey.
  • At the time of the 2 April 1871 census, John Best was living in the household of Oliver Best and Dinah Hockey in Chiselborough, Somerset, England. Oliver is shown as a 38 year old farm labourer born Chiselborough, living with his wife Dinah 37 and children John 9, Edwin 7, Mary 5 and Emily 2 all born Chiselborough.

Maria Best

F, b. 1868, d. 10 December 1956
  • Maria Best was born in 1868 in New Zealand.
  • At the age of 23 years, Maria Best married Frank Cresswell, son of Edward Cresswell and Ann Eyles, on 10 June 1891 in Palmeston North, New Zealand.
  • Maria Best and Frank Cresswell lived in Ballance, New Zealand, on 13 October 1917 when their son Douglas left for Liverpool during WWI. They moved to 81 Manawatu St., Palmerston North, which is the address recorded on their son Edward's War Record with the Commomwealth War Graves Commission. Edward died in Ypes on 29 November 1917.
  • On 29 November 1917,their son, Edward George Cresswell died in Ypres, Belgium, at age 23.
  • On 23 July 1952,her husband, Frank Cresswell died in Palmeston North, New Zealand, at age 84. He was living at 61 MANAWATU ST at the time of his death and was a farmer.
  • Maria Best died on 10 December 1956 in New Zealand. She was a widow living at 61 Manawatu Street at the time of her death.
  • Maria was buried on 12 December 1956 in Kelvin Grove Cemetery and Crematorium, Palmeston North.

Children of Maria Best and Frank Cresswell

Mary Best

F, b. 1866
  • Mary Best was born in 1866 in Chiselborough, Somerset, England.
  • She was the daughter of Oliver Best and Dinah Hockey.
  • At the time of the 2 April 1871 census, Mary Best was living in the household of Oliver Best and Dinah Hockey in Chiselborough, Somerset, England. Oliver is shown as a 38 year old farm labourer born Chiselborough, living with his wife Dinah 37 and children John 9, Edwin 7, Mary 5 and Emily 2 all born Chiselborough.

  • At the time of the 3 April 1881 census, Mary Best was living in the household of Oliver Best and Dinah Hockey in 5 Lower Fair Place, Chiselborough, Somerset. Oliver is shown as a 47 year old farm labourer living with his wife Dinah, and children Edwin 17 a labourer; Mary Jane 15 a domestic servant; Emily 12 a domestic servant and Walter 10 a scholar. All the family were born in Chiselborough.

Olive Murial Best

F, b. 1902

Oliver Best

M, b. 14 August 1836, d. March 1901
  • Oliver Best was baptized on 14 August 1836 in St Peter and St Pauls Chruch, Chiselborough, Somerset.
  • He was the son of Robert Best and Jane Unknown.
  • At the age of 22 years, 6 months and 1 day, Oliver Best married Dinah Hockey, daughter of Thomas Hockey and Elizabeth Chant, on 15 February 1859 in Chiselborough, Somerset, England.
  • Oliver Best and Dinah Hockey appeared on the census of 2 April 1871 in Chiselborough, Somerset, England. Oliver is shown as a 38 year old farm labourer born Chiselborough, living with his wife Dinah 37 and children John 9, Edwin 7, Mary 5 and Emily 2 all born Chiselborough.

  • Oliver Best and Dinah Hockey appeared on the census of 3 April 1881 in 5 Lower Fair Place, Chiselborough, Somerset. Oliver is shown as a 47 year old farm labourer living with his wife Dinah, and children Edwin 17 a labourer; Mary Jane 15 a domestic servant; Emily 12 a domestic servant and Walter 10 a scholar. All the family were born in Chiselborough.

  • His death was recorded with the Yeovil, Somerset, Registration District in the March 1901 Quarter.

Children of Oliver Best and Dinah Hockey

Robert Best

M, b. circa 1797
  • Robert Best was born circa 1797 in Norton Sub Hamdon.
  • Robert Best married Jane Unknown on 21 May 1823 in St Mary the Virgin Church, Norton Sub Hamdon.

Child of Robert Best and Jane Unknown

Walter Best

M, b. 1881
  • At the time of the 3 April 1881 census, Walter Best was living in the household of Oliver Best and Dinah Hockey in 5 Lower Fair Place, Chiselborough, Somerset. Oliver is shown as a 47 year old farm labourer living with his wife Dinah, and children Edwin 17 a labourer; Mary Jane 15 a domestic servant; Emily 12 a domestic servant and Walter 10 a scholar. All the family were born in Chiselborough.

  • Walter Best was born in 1881 in Chiselborough, Somerset, England.
  • He was the son of Oliver Best and Dinah Hockey.

Olga Besthbestle

F, b. circa 1890, d. 1957
  • Olga Besthbestle was born circa 1890. She was the daughter of Heinrich Bestonbostel and Emielie Biermann.
  • Olga Besthbestle married Karl Lindemeier circa 1920.
  • Olga Besthbestle and Karl Lindemeier appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1949 living at Cooyar. Karl was a farmer as was their son Heinrich.
  • Olga Besthbestle died in 1957 in Queensland.

Children of Olga Besthbestle and Karl Lindemeier

Charles Edward Beswick

M, b. 1888, d. 1927
  • Charles Edward Beswick was born in 1888 in New Zealand.
  • At the age of 24 years, Charles Edward Beswick married Amy Beach, daughter of John Octavius Beach and Eleanor Sutton, in 1912 in New Zealand.
  • Charles Edward Beswick died in 1927 in New Zealand.

Children of Charles Edward Beswick and Amy Beach

Maisie Amy Valerie Beswick

F, b. 29 December 1918, d. 8 September 1988
  • Maisie Amy Valerie Beswick was born on 29 December 1918 in New Zealand.
  • She was the daughter of Charles Edward Beswick and Amy Beach.
  • At the age of 25 years, 7 months and 10 days, Maisie Amy Valerie Beswick married Frank Logue Currie on 8 August 1944 in New Zealand.
  • In 1984,her husband, Frank Logue Currie died in New Zealand.
  • Maisie Amy Valerie Beswick died on 8 September 1988 in Hastings, New Zealand, at age 69.

Sydney Edward Beswick

M, b. 31 August 1913, d. 27 January 1977
  • Sydney Edward Beswick was born on 31 August 1913 in New Zealand.
  • He was the son of Charles Edward Beswick and Amy Beach.
  • Sydney Edward Beswick died on 27 January 1977 in Karori, New Zealand, at age 63.

Albert Charles Betts

M, b. 31 July 1896

Alfred Alex Thomas Betts

M, b. 17 September 1899
  • Alfred Alex Thomas Betts was born on 17 September 1899 in Latrobe, Tasmania.
  • He was the son of George Thomas Betts and Selina Burgess.
  • At the age of 24 years, 1 month and 28 days, Alfred Alex Thomas Betts married Emma Elizabeth Riley on 14 November 1923 in St Barnabas Church, Sheffield, Tasmania.
  • Alfred Alex Thomas Betts enlisted in the Australian Army on 1 July 1942 in Railton, Tasmania, His service number was T50976 and he was living at Railton at the time he enlisted. He gave his next of kin as his wife Emma BETTS.

Allen George Betts

M, b. 13 January 1915, d. 8 May 1918
  • Allen George Betts was born on 13 January 1915 in Railton, Tasmania.
  • He was the son of George Thomas Betts and Selina Burgess.
  • Allen George Betts died on 8 May 1918 in Latrobe Hospital at age 3.

Edith May Betts

F, b. 21 February 1912
  • Edith May Betts was born on 21 February 1912 in Railton, Tasmania.
  • She was the daughter of George Thomas Betts and Selina Burgess.
  • At the age of 19 years, 6 months and 13 days, Edith May Betts married George Henry Bird on 3 September 1931 in Latrobe, Tasmania.

Edward Frank Betts

M, b. 19 July 1902

Elsie May Betts

F, b. 22 April 1901, d. 21 July 1901
  • Elsie May Betts was born on 22 April 1901.
  • She was the daughter of George Thomas Betts and Selina Burgess.
  • Elsie May Betts died on 21 July 1901 in Latrobe, Tasmania.

Frederick Edward James (Jim) Betts

M, b. 10 March 1872, d. 20 July 1954
  • Frederick Edward James (Jim) Betts was born on 10 March 1872 in Westbury, Tasmania. He was the son of Frederick James BETTS and Sarah Jane SMITH.
  • At the age of 20 years, 7 months and 8 days, Frederick Edward James (Jim) Betts married Emma Wilhelmina Jane Burgess, daughter of William Burgess and Rebecca Pickett, on 18 October 1892 in Mersey, Tasmania.
  • On 6 October 1943,his wife, Emma Wilhelmina Jane Burgess died in Pardoe Street, East Devonport, at age 75. She died at her home.
  • Frederick Edward James (Jim) Betts died on 20 July 1954 in 5 Pardoe Street, East Devonport, at age 82.
  • Frederick was buried on 22 July 1954 in Railton Cemetery.

Children of Frederick Edward James (Jim) Betts and Emma Wilhelmina Jane Burgess

George Thomas Betts

M, b. 18 September 1874, d. 25 November 1972
  • George Thomas Betts was also known as Skipper.
  • He was born on 18 September 1874 in Collingwood, Melbourne, Victoria. He was the son of George BETTS and Elizabeth or (Bertha) ATTO.
  • At the age of 24 years, 8 months and 6 days, George Thomas Betts married Selina Burgess, daughter of George Burgess and Mary Ann Smith, on 24 May 1899 in Deloraine, Tasmania. George was a farmer.
  • George Thomas Betts died on 25 November 1972 in Ulverstoner, Tasmania, at age 98.

Children of George Thomas Betts and Selina Burgess

Hilda Elizabeth Betts

F, b. 18 December 1909

Horice Gilbert Betts

M, b. 19 March 1899

Ivy May Betts

F, b. 9 November 1894

Leonard Augustus Betts

M, b. 21 December 1903, d. 27 October 1979
  • Leonard Augustus Betts was born on 21 December 1903 in James Street, Latrobe, Tasmania.
  • He was the son of George Thomas Betts and Selina Burgess.
  • At the age of 25 years, Leonard Augustus Betts married Thelma Veronica Bartlett in 1929 in Sydney, New South Wales.
  • Leonard Augustus Betts died on 27 October 1979 at age 75.
  • Leonard was buried in Redcliffe Cemetery, Queensland.

Mary Alice Betts

F, b. circa 1875, d. 1948

William Frederick James Betts

M, b. 6 February 1893

Joan Bettsworth

F, b. 1596, d. May 1636
  • Joan Bettsworth was born in 1596.
  • She was the daughter of Sir Peter Bettsworth and Ellen Uvedale.
  • At the age of 28 years, Joan Bettsworth married Thomas Lillywhite on 17 October 1624.
  • Joan Bettsworth died in May 1636.
  • Daughter and third child of Peter Bettsworth & Ellen Uvedale of Colmer.

Child of Joan Bettsworth and Thomas Lillywhite

Sir Peter Bettsworth

M, b. 1562, d. 1634

Child of Sir Peter Bettsworth and Ellen Uvedale

Johanna Friedricke Beuschel

F, b. 1860, d. 23 May 1941
  • Johanna Friedricke Beuschel was born in 1860. She was the daughter of Ernst Reinhold BUSCHEL and Henriette Matilde SCHAAR.
  • At the age of 27 years, Johanna Friedricke Beuschel married Charles August Ludwig Blanck, son of Carl August Ludwig Blanck and Ernestine Scharlan, in 1887 in Queensland.
  • Johanna Friedricke Beuschel and Charles August Ludwig Blanck appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1903 living at Glencoe. Johanna carried out domestic duties and Charles was a farmer.
  • On 12 May 1909,her husband, Charles August Ludwig Blanck died in Gowrie Scrub, Queensland, at age 54.
  • At the age of 52 years, Johanna Friedricke Beuschel married Hermann Carl Pukallus, son of Friedrich August Pukallus and Louise Elisabeth Boettcher, on 27 December 1912 in Gowrie Junction, Queensland.
  • Johanna Friedricke Beuschel appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1925 living at Gowrie Junction. She carried out home duties.
  • Johanna Friedricke Beuschel died on 23 May 1941 in Queensland.
  • Johanna was buried on 25 May 1941 in Toowoomba & Drayton Cemetery.

Children of Johanna Friedricke Beuschel and Charles August Ludwig Blanck

Agnes Beatrice Minnie Beutel

F, b. 25 February 1903, d. 24 March 1952
  • Agnes Beatrice Minnie Beutel was born on 25 February 1903 in Ravensbourne, Queensland.
  • She was the daughter of Gustave Frederick August (Gus) Beutel and Anna Maria Louisa Wendorf.
  • At the age of 22 years, Agnes Beatrice Minnie Beutel married Alex Frank Burger in 1926 in Brisbane, Queensland.
  • Agnes Beatrice Minnie Beutel died on 24 March 1952 in Brisbane at age 49.