Born in Aghalee Co., Antrim, Ireland

Married Mary Ann COLLINS in Belleville, ON

Birth of daughter Mary Ann BEST in Marmora, ON

Birth of daughter Elizabeth BEST in Madoc, ON

Birth of son William BEST in Madoc, ON

Birth of daughter Ellen BEST

Birth of son James BEST in Madoc, ON

Birth of son John Collins BEST in Madoc, ON

Birth of son Robert William BEST in Madoc, ON

Birth of daughter Esther Sarah BEST in Madoc, ON

Birth of son Joseph Charles BEST in Madoc, ON

Birth of son Gay BEST

Death of son Gay BEST

Birth of son George BEST

Death of son George BEST

Death of Mary Ann COLLINS in Madoc, ON

Died in Madoc, ON

Buried in Kellar's Bridge, Eldorado, ON

Religion Presbyterian