Susan Annie Best (1873-1940)
- Lived in Nyack her whole life.
- Apparently visited the Bahamas in 1909, according to 📄 Letter, Carrie Best Harrington to Preston Jr, March 3 1909.
Lots of interesting information can be found in the newspaper archives at https://news.hrvh.org. Scanned copies of all mentions are in my digital archives.
Newspaper Mentions
- September 8, 1932 (
rcj_19320908_01_003.pdf
col 7), "Miss Susan Best of 48 Washington Ave. is passing a week at Ocean Grove. The Preston M. Harringtons, of the same address, have returned from a stay there." This is probably Ocean Grove, NJ - January 18, 1933 (
rcj_19330118_01_002.pdf
, col 3), "Ann Best died yesterday at the home of her niece, Mrs. Preston M. Harrington, 48 Washington Ave., South Nyack. She is survived by another niece, Miss Susan Best, of the same address." - August 18, 1933 (
rcj_19330818_01_004.pdf
, col 2) "PASTOR AND WIFE IN FAREWELL SUPPER". A farewell party at Hook Mountain for a departing minister from the Missionary Institute, South Boulevard, Nyack. "Mrs. Preston M. Harrington arranged the party...", "Among those who were noted in the company...are... Mrs. Preston M. Harrington, Jr, Miss Susan Best... - March 2, 1934 (
rcj_19340302_01_005.pdf
, col 1) "LARGE RESPONSE TO LADIES AID LUNCHEON". "One hundred-twenty women lunched together at the Nyack 'Y' Thursday. A demonstration luncheon, staged by a New Jersey advertising agency and sponsored by Group 5 of the Ladies Aid Socirty of the Nyack M. E. Church...", "Noted in the throng were...Miss Susan Best, Mrs. Preston M. Harrington, Jr" - March 3, 1934 (
rcj_19340303_01_002.pdf
, col 6), a church activities writeup mentions "Wednesday, 3 P. M., Quarterly meeting of the Women's Bible Class at home of Miss Susan Best, 48 Washington Ave." Similar listings appear Feb 27, 1937, March 26 1938, October 5, 1938 - February 27, 1937 (
rcj_19370227_01_002.pdf
: Col. 5), Quarterly women's bible class meeting at Susan Best's house.- Other meeting announcements include the Nyack Book Club, Jan 24, 1939. - July 15, 1939 (
rcj_19390715_01_005.pdf
, last col), Miss Susan Best elected 4th VP of Nyack WCTU (Women's Christian Temperance Union) - March 26, 1938 (
rcj_19380326_01_002.pdf
: Col. 3), Quarterly meeting of St. Paul's "home department" at Susan Best's house. - October 5, 1938 (
rcj_19381005_01_005.pdf
: Col. 1 near bottom), St. Paul's Missionary meeting tomorrow at home of Mrs. P.M. Harrington and Miss Susan Best. - January 24, 1939 (
rcj_19390124_01_005.pdf
: Col. 2 near bottom), "Nyack Book Club Hears Paper on Jack London", Nyack Book Club meeting at Mrs. P.M. Harrington's home, guests included Susan Best. - July 15, 1939 (
rcj_19390715_01_005.pdf
: Last col), Miss Susan Best elected 4th VP of Nyack WCTU (Women's Christian Temperance Union). - July 20, 1939 (
trl_19390720_01_0010.pdf
: Col. 3) top, Miss Susan Best elected 4th VP of Nyack WCTU (Women's Christian Temperance Union).
- Parents: William Best (1844-1901), Amelia Moore (1840-1921)
- Spouse:
- Siblings: Caroline Elsie Best (1872-1954)
- Children: