James Best

Black Person Information

First Name:
James
Last Name:
Best
Family Code:
12496
Color:
Black
Gender:
Male
County:
Hardin
State Born in:
KY
Birth Year:
1823

Enslaver Information

First Owner Name:
Josiah E. Best
First Owner Code:
W02707
First Owner State:
KY
First Owner County:
Hardin
First Owner Year Transferred:
1825
Second Owner Name:
Josiah E. Best
Second Owner Code:
W02707XX
Second Owner State:
KY
Second Owner County:
Hardin
Second Owner Year Transferred:
1837
Third Owner Name:
Martha Best
Third Owner Code:
W02707C
Third Owner State:
KY
Third Owner County:
Hardin
Third Owner Year Transferred:
1841
Fourth Owner Name:
Dr. Samuel Lee

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