Jacob Best
Transcribed by Linda K. Lewis, Jan, 2015.
Source: Olathe Mirror, Olathe, KS, Thurs. 1 Aug 1901, pg. 6.
Died, at Aubry, on July 27, Jacob Best, aged eighty-four years. Deceased was born in Westmoreland, Pa., in the year 1818; was married to Sarah Morgan in the year 1843. Of this union eleven children were born, six of whom survive him. His second marriage was in the year of 1870 to Miss Litha Dean and of this union two children were born, one surviving him. He united with the Presbyterian church in his youth and lived a consistent Christian life. Rev. P. St. Clair was called to the home last Sabbath and officiated and the remains were laid to rest in the Aubry cemetery. The bereaved family have the entire sympathy of the community in their bereavement.
