In a message dated 02/06/2004, [email protected] writes: X-Message: #8, Subject: [NJSUSSEX-L] Best / Ike Nathanial Best b. 1813 d. 1873 marr. Sarah Ann Ike. She was b. 1833 and d. 1913. I would like better dates for both, also birth and death places. In this case I have their parents. this couple had 10 children; Catherine, John L., Aaron, Sarah M. Emeline, Emma, Phoebe, Alice, Almira, and amelia. I would like complete birth dates, places of birth, marr. dates and places and death dates and places. Also spouse names and their parents. I know I need a lot but need to start somewhere. Wife and I just came into info from a 4" 3-ring binder.  Wife is related to the Ikes, that is the connection. Thank you for any help. If you see other postings from me, this will give you an idea what I am looking for. Duane Dear Duane, I located a gravestone of a Catherine BEST buried at Salem Evangelical Cemetery, Hamilton Co., Nebraska.  Below is the gravestone transcription.  If any of this is of help, please let me know.  We are in the midst of attempting to restore this old cemetery. Best Wishes, Michelle Larson CATHERINE BEST / Died / Nov. 15, 1894 / Aged 63 y. 4 m. 1 d. / Farewell, dear mother, sweet thy rest. / Weary with years and worn with / pain; / farewell, till in some happy place, / We shall behold thy face again. / BEST  (gravestone transcription) Location in Salem Evangelical Cemetery not noted during photography.  Cemetery plat does not read name of BEST, although stone does exist.