New to this List - Just today got some obscure information today that leads me to this county. Have tried to read about my husband's family lines in the Archives, but the surname BEST is hard to search for. You get many hits for "Best wishes...", ...what is the best way to proceed...", "...I have found the best book on..." and the like. Sophie BEST was born Fond du Lac on april 7, 1865. I realize finding legal records of her family might be difficult, but what exists in books/archives for early surnames or pioneer families ? The familiy was probably gone from the area by 1900, hopefully one of the 10 children may have remained. Looking in the 1880 census for the Dakota territory shortly. I remain hopeful ! Supposedly the parents were Charles BEST and Sophie BERIENCE [born Germany, 1835]. The daughter Sophie married a Joseph GRALAPP and moved to South Dakota. Looking forward to any suggestions for places to write, call or eMail. Meg Greenwood / Oklahoma