Henry (Best) Beste (bef. 1553 - aft. 1627)

Born before 3 Dec 1553 in Warley, Yorkshire, England

Husband of Grace (Boithes) Best — married 23 Oct 1577 in Halifax, Yorkshire, England

Descendants

Died after Mar 1627 after age 73 in Halifax, Yorkshire, England

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Biography

Father

Henry Best was the son of Henry (Beste) Best Best, not Richard. There was a Henry born to Richard Best in 1544, but there is no further record. This Henry was very likely a cousin to the son of Richard. English naming patterns of the time period offers further proof. He did not name any of his children Richard, nor did his children name any children Richard.

Birth

He was christened on 3 Dec 1553 in Halifax, Yorkshire, England. His christening record says, "Henry fili Henrici Beste de Warley 03 Dec 1553," which translates Henry the son of Henry Best of Warley (Yorkshire).^[1][2]

Family

He married Grace Boithes, daughter of John Boithes and Isabella Swift, on 23 October 1577 at Halifax, Yorkshire, England.^[3]

Children:

1. Michael Best ^[4]
2. Judith Best,^[5]
3. Mary Best^[6]
4. John Best^[7]
5. Bridget (Best) Shaw, christened 9 Apr 1592 in Halifax, Yorkshire, England.^[8]

Death

He died after 9 Mar 1627 when he wrote a memorandum to his will, suggesting that he had written the original at a previous date.

His will read:

the 9th of march 1627 Memorandum that I Henry Best of Houldsworth in the township of Ovenden do make this my last will and testament in manner and form following. First, I give and bequeath to Abraham Shawe forty pounds; also, I give to three children of Michael Firbher my grandchidlren six pounds; also, I give to Marie Best twenty shillings; also, I give to Henry Best my grand child my bed with all that belongeth to it; also, I give to Michael Best my son Abraham Shaw and Robert Swayne all my apparel; also, I give to John Illingworth twelve pence; also, to Anne Brooke 7 pence; also, I give to Anne Wilson twelve pence; also eight pounds I leave to bring me forth, and if any remain, I give it to my grandchild Henry Best, and I make Abraham Shawe my executor. Signed by mark. Witnesses: Tho. Lovjoy, John Illingworthe, Michael Best; Proved August 1628.

Research notes

Some online trees show, without evidence, Elizabeth Robinson as the second wife of Henry Beste and the mother of Bridget Beste. There is no record of this marriage or of her existence. The first mention of the wife of Henry Best dying is 27 July 1622,^[9] long after Grace was born. Yorkshire records did not provide the name of mother's on any birth records. However, Bridget did name a daughter Grace, which fits with the naming patterns of the time.

Sources

1. ↑ Ancestry.com. Yorkshire, England, Extracted Church of England Parish Records [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2001. $
2. ↑ England Births and Christenings, 1538-1975, database, FamilySearch [1] : 11 February 2018, Henry Beste, 03 Dec 1553); citing , index based upon data collected by the Genealogical Society of Utah, Salt Lake City; FHL microfilm 496,813, 528,766.
3. ↑ England Marriages, 1538–1973, database, FamilySearch [2] : 10 February 2018, Henrye Best and Grace Boythes, 1577; citing Halifax, York, England, reference 2:KHX1KK, index based upon data collected by the Genealogical Society of Utah, Salt Lake City; FHL microfilm 496,813.
4. ↑ England Births and Christenings, 1538-1975, database, FamilySearch [3]: 11 February 2018, Henrye Best in entry for Michael Best, 14 Dec 1578); citing , index based upon data collected by the Genealogical Society of Utah, Salt Lake City; FHL microfilm 496,813, 528,766.
5. ↑ England Births and Christenings, 1538-1975, database, FamilySearch [4]: 11 February 2018, Henry Beste in entry for Judithe Beste, 12 Feb 1581); citing , index based upon data collected by the Genealogical Society of Utah, Salt Lake City; FHL microfilm 496,813, 528,766.
6. ↑ England Births and Christenings, 1538-1975, database, FamilySearch [5]: 11 February 2018, Marye Beste, 14 Aug 1586); citing , index based upon data collected by the Genealogical Society of Utah, Salt Lake City; FHL microfilm 496,813, 528,766.
7. ↑ England Births and Christenings, 1538-1975, database, FamilySearch [6]: 11 February 2018, Johne. Beste, 10 Mar 1588); citing , index based upon data collected by the Genealogical Society of Utah, Salt Lake City; FHL microfilm 496,813, 528,766.
8. ↑ England Births and Christenings, 1538-1975, database, FamilySearch [7] : 11 February 2018, Henry Best in entry for Briggit Best, 09 Apr 1592); citing , index based upon data collected by the Genealogical Society of Utah, Salt Lake City; FHL microfilm 496,813, 528,766.
9. ↑ Yorkshire, England, Extracted Church of England Parish Records. $