Births and Baptisms---
Jacob, b. July 5, 1795; baptized Sept 26; son of George Bast and Catharina; Godparents - themselves.
1840 census: Germany, Adams, Pennsylvania. Jacob Best family: 1m 10-15, 1m 40-50, 1m 80-90, 1f 20-30, 1f 70-80.
1850 census: Germany, Adams, Pennsylvania. Family number 181. Jacob Best, 55, with no ocupation and a value of realestate at $3100 is living with the John and Susanna Messinger from Maryland.
According to the 1840 census Jacob was married and had a son that was 10-15 years old. As of the 1850 census he is alone - I do not know what happened to his wife and son.
Births and Baptisms---
Jacob, b. July 5, 1795; baptized Sept 26; son of George Bast and Catharina; Godparents - themselves.
1840 census: Germany, Adams, Pennsylvania. Jacob Best family: 1m 10-15, 1m 40-50, 1m 80-90, 1f 20-30, 1f 70-80.
1850 census: Germany, Adams, Pennsylvania. Family number 181. Jacob Best, 55, with no ocupation and a value of realestate at $3100 is living with the John and Susanna Messinger from Maryland.
According to the 1840 census Jacob was married and had a son that was 10-15 years old. As of the 1850 census he is alone - I do not know what happened to his wife and son.
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In memory of JACOB BEST born July 5, 1795; died March 11, 1851; aged 58 years 8 mo & 9 days
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