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John Reuben Best Jr.

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John Reuben Best Jr.

Birth
Salona, Clinton County, Pennsylvania, USA
Death
10 Jun 1896 (aged 46)
Saint Louis, St. Louis City, Missouri, USA
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Valley Falls, Jefferson County, Kansas, USA Add to Map
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Rose Hill Block 3 Lot 22
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J. R. BEST, County Clerk, is a native of Pennsylvania, and was born in Clinton County, May 11, 1850; came to Atchison County, Kan., with his parents, in 1860. His father, John W. Best, was among the early and leading farmers of this county. J. R. was there reared and educated. For a time he was clerk in his
brother's store in Monrovia, Atchison County.

In 1869, came to Valley Falls, where he was engaged in the drug business for several years. In 1881, was elected to his present office. Mr. Best is a careful and competent official. He was married, in 1874, to Miss Laura A. Beland of Valley Falls. He is a member of the K. of P.

William G. Cutler's History of the State of Kansas, Jefferson County, Part 12
J. R. BEST, County Clerk, is a native of Pennsylvania, and was born in Clinton County, May 11, 1850; came to Atchison County, Kan., with his parents, in 1860. His father, John W. Best, was among the early and leading farmers of this county. J. R. was there reared and educated. For a time he was clerk in his
brother's store in Monrovia, Atchison County.

In 1869, came to Valley Falls, where he was engaged in the drug business for several years. In 1881, was elected to his present office. Mr. Best is a careful and competent official. He was married, in 1874, to Miss Laura A. Beland of Valley Falls. He is a member of the K. of P.

William G. Cutler's History of the State of Kansas, Jefferson County, Part 12

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  • Created by: Topeka Tom
  • Added: Jul 10, 2010
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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/54745986/john_reuben-best: accessed ), memorial page for John Reuben Best Jr. (11 May 1850–10 Jun 1896), Find a Grave Memorial ID 54745986, citing Valley Falls Cemetery, Valley Falls, Jefferson County, Kansas, USA; Maintained by Topeka Tom (contributor 47257078).