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JOHN BEST
Originally published in 1900 |
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JOHN BEST, of West New York (Taurus postoffice), is of English descent.
His grandfather, Jacob Best, lived and died in Cornwall, England.
Jacob's wife was Miss Riddell, by whom he had several children, among
whom was John, who was born and died in Cornwall, and whose wife was
Phillipia Hicks, also of Cornwall. She is still living there. Their children
were six sons and one daughter. John Best, Sr., was a builder and contractor,
a business he followed all his life. He died at the age of fifty-three.
John Best, the subject of this sketch, was born at Cornwall, West England, April 8, 1846. He remained in England until 1872, receiving a practical education in the parochial schools, learning the trade of carpenter and builder, and becoming especially proficient in stair building. In June, 1869, be was married to Elizabeth Ann Vague, of Cornwall, who died there, without issue, in 1871. In 1872 he came to America and settled in New York City. where he resided until 1890. During a part of that time he was successfully established in business on his own account. In 1874 he married, second, Rebecca C. Opie, who died, also without issue, in 1896, in New York. He married for his present wife Ida Svenson, of West New York, N. J., and they have one child, Ellen, born December 23, 1897. Mr. Best is successfully engaged in the manufacture of stairs, and in that line has displayed great artistic taste and natural ability. His establishment is located at Nos. 321 and 323 Bergenline Avenue, West New York. In politics he is Republican, and for the past three years has taken an active part in public affairs. He has been a Committeeman for three years, is deeply interested in local education, and is active in everything pertaining to the best interests of the community. He and his wife are attendants of the C-rove Reformed Church. Mr. Best, however, was formerly a Methodist and had been brought up a Presbyterian. He acquired much of his education in the night schools of New York City. He is a member of Charles Dickens Lodge, No. 45, Sons of St. George, of New York.
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