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Benjamin Pony Betts 1817–1890 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 14 Aug 1817

Birth Location: Blackhall District, Dekalb County, Georgia

Death Date: 22 Aug 1890

Death Location: Oktibbeha County, Mississippi, United States of America

Father: William Betts

Mother: Mary Cosby

Spouse(s): Martha Hornsby

Children(s): Benjamin Betts, Elijah Betts, Felix Betts, Julius Betts, Margaret Betts, Martha Betts, Mary Betts, Noah Betts, Sarah Betts, William Betts

The story of Benjamin Pony Betts began in 1817 in Blackhall District, Dekalb County, Georgia. In 1880, Benjamin Pony Betts resided in , Choctaw, Mississippi, USA. Benjamin Pony Betts married Martha Adaline Hornsby, and had children including Benjamin Betts, Elijah Jefferson Pony Betts, Felix Marion Betts, Julius Betts, Margaret Maggie Betts, Martha Francis Betts, Mary Jane Betts, Noah R Betts, Sarah Elizabeth Betts, William L Betts. Benjamin Pony Betts passed away in 1890 in Oktibbeha County, Mississippi, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Benjamin Pony Betts began in 1817 in Blackhall District, Dekalb County, Georgia.
  • In 1880, Benjamin Pony Betts resided in , Choctaw, Mississippi, USA.
  • Benjamin Pony Betts married Martha Adaline Hornsby, and had children including Benjamin Betts, Elijah Jefferson Pony Betts, Felix Marion Betts, Julius Betts, Margaret Maggie Betts, Martha Francis Betts, Mary Jane Betts, Noah R Betts, Sarah Elizabeth Betts, William L Betts.
  • Benjamin Pony Betts passed away in 1890 in Oktibbeha County, Mississippi, United States of America.

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Benjamin Betts's Ancestors

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Benjamin Betts
1817–1890
Birth Place: Blackhall District, Dekalb County, Georgia
Parents
William Betts
1779–1854
Solebury, Bucks, Pennsylvania, USA
Mary (A. "Polly") Cosby
1782–1850
St James Northam Parish, Goochland County, Virginia
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Benjamin Betts's Descendants

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Benjamin (Pony) Betts (14 Aug 1817–22 Aug 1890) m. Martha (Adaline) Hornsby (02 May 1820–10 May 1890)
  1. 1. Benjamin Betts 1853–1910
  2. 2. Elijah (Jefferson "Pony") Betts 1850–1934
  3. 3. Felix (Marion) Betts 1839–1881
  4. 4. Julius Betts 1859–1918
  5. 5. Margaret ("Maggie") Betts 1864–1896
  6. 6. Martha (Francis) Betts 1855–1941
  7. 7. Mary (Jane) Betts 1847–1897
  8. 8. Noah (R) Betts 1845–1876
  9. 9. Sarah (Elizabeth) Betts 1841–1890
  10. 10. William (L.) Betts 1843–1863

Benjamin Betts's Timeline

3 Records

1817
14 Aug 1817
Birth of Benjamin Pony Betts in Blackhall District, Dekalb County, Georgia
Blackhall District, Dekalb County, Georgia
1880
1880
Age 63
Benjamin Pony Betts resided here in , Choctaw, Mississippi, USA
, Choctaw, Mississippi, USA
1890
22 Aug 1890
Age 73
Death of Benjamin Pony Betts in Maben, Oktibbeha, Mississippi, USA
Maben, Oktibbeha, Mississippi, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 14 Aug 1817
    Event Place: Blackhall District, Dekalb County, Georgia
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: , Choctaw, Mississippi, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 22 Aug 1890
    Event Place: Maben, Oktibbeha, Mississippi, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Oktibbeha County, Mississippi, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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