IA--DesMoines Register...30 Jan 1898
JEREMIAH J BETTS: 79; SaylorTwp, died at his home Jan 29 from capillary bronchitis. MrBetts was born in Pennsylvania & moved to town at an early age. He was postmaster at Trent for 20 years & was well-known in pioneer days as landlord of The Betts House.
He is survived by 6 children: JamesW & Shep-perdW-SaylorTwp; MrsD Sharp-E D'Moines; MartinC Betts-Leon; JL Betts-WarrenCnty; & MrsHD Lacey-OK. All but Lacey were present at their father's death.
Interment in Rising Sun Cem.
IA--DesMoines Register...30 Jan 1898
JEREMIAH J BETTS: 79; SaylorTwp, died at his home Jan 29 from capillary bronchitis. MrBetts was born in Pennsylvania & moved to town at an early age. He was postmaster at Trent for 20 years & was well-known in pioneer days as landlord of The Betts House.
He is survived by 6 children: JamesW & Shep-perdW-SaylorTwp; MrsD Sharp-E D'Moines; MartinC Betts-Leon; JL Betts-WarrenCnty; & MrsHD Lacey-OK. All but Lacey were present at their father's death.
Interment in Rising Sun Cem.
Family Members
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James Wagner Betts
1839–1927
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Shepherd William Betts
1840–1919
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Mathias Betts
1842–1842
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Lestine Mary Betts Lacey
1843–1916
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Hannah Elizabeth Betts Sharp
1845–1936
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Martin Christian Betts
1848–1911
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Hezekiah Decatur Betts
1850–1863
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Baby Boy Betts
1851–1851
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Jeremiah L Betts
1852–1921
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Abby Betts
1860–1860
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Adda Betts
1860–1860
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Hermie C Betts
1863–1863
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