MONTGOMERY COUNTY OHIO BIO: BEST, William H. (published 1882)
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"The History of Montgomery County, Ohio" by W.H. Beers & Co.  1882


William H. Best, jeweler; was born in Dayton Sept. 15, 1845.  He is the son of 
Henry Best, deceased, whose biography appears in this work.  He attended the 
common schools until he was 15 years old, when he studied designing and 
engraving under Emil Schmidt, of Dayton, for two years.  He then attended the 
Miami Commercial College, of Dayton, for two years, after which he entered the 
store of his father, where he remained until 1875, when he commenced business 
for himmself on the corner of Main and Third streets.  On the 27th of May, 
1869, he married Miss Eva Williams, daughter of J. Insco Williams, who is 
famous throughout the United States as an artist.  The issue of this mariage 
was two daughters and one son.  The father, our subject, is neither a politician, 
member of church or office-seeker.  He has a large and successful business, to 
which he gives his whole and undivided attention, feeling that he has no time 
to dabble in outside matters.  The large and profitable patronage he enjoys is
sufficient proof of his desire and ability to please all to whom his goods are
shown.

 
Submitted by Tina Hursh <frog158@juno.com>