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Silas Betts 1844–1911 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 17 Feb 1844

Birth Location: Ohio

Death Date: 1911

Death Location: McIntire, Mitchell, Iowa, United States

Father: Darius Betts

Mother: Lovina Long

Spouse(s): Harriett Betts

Children(s): Sylvester Betts

The story of Silas Betts began in 1844 in Ohio. In 1850, Silas Betts resided in Greenwood, McHenry, Illinois. In 1860, Silas Betts resided in Stacyville, Mitchell, Iowa, United States. Silas Betts married Harriett Mary Betts, and had children including Sylvester Edward Betts. Silas Betts passed away in 1911 in McIntire, Mitchell, Iowa, United States.

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Biography

  • The story of Silas Betts began in 1844 in Ohio.
  • In 1850, Silas Betts resided in Greenwood, McHenry, Illinois.
  • In 1860, Silas Betts resided in Stacyville, Mitchell, Iowa, United States.
  • Silas Betts married Harriett Mary Betts, and had children including Sylvester Edward Betts.
  • Silas Betts passed away in 1911 in McIntire, Mitchell, Iowa, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Silas Betts's Ancestors

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Silas Betts
1844–1911
Birth Place: Ohio
Parents
Darius John Betts
1805–1885
Norwalk, Fairfield, Connecticut, United States
Lovina Long
1816–1898
Portage County, Ohio, USA
Grandparents
Joshua Betts
1778–1856
Cranbury Parish, Norwalk, Fairfield Co., Connecticut
Mary Olmstead
1783–1865
Cranbury Parish, Norwalk, Fairfield, CT
Great-Grandparents
Josiah Betts
1735–1810
Ruth Hayes
1739–1830
Captain Olmstead
1754–1832
Esther Gregory
1758–1829
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Matthew Betts
1692–1751
Abigail Scoville
1706–1751
Stephen Gregory
1738–1802
Mary Benedict
1741–1771

Silas Betts's Descendants

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Silas Betts (17 Feb 1844–1911) m. Harriett (Mary) Betts (17 Dec 1847–Sept 29 1937)
  1. 1. Sylvester (Edward) Betts 1866–1938 m. Mary (Jane) Bird 1874–1934
    1. 1. Eunice (Effie) Betts 1901–1964 m. Henry (George) Jager 1888–1971
      1. 1. Donald (Leo Yeager) Sr 1925–2003 m. Bertha (Louise) Champeau 1929–1992
        1. 1. Donald (Leo Yeager) Jr 1949–2019

Silas Betts's Timeline

5 Records

1844
17 Feb 1844
Birth of Silas Betts in Ohio
Ohio
1850
1850
Age 6
Silas Betts resided here in Greenwood, McHenry, Illinois
Greenwood, McHenry, Illinois
1860
1860
Age 16
Silas Betts resided here in Stacyville, Mitchell, Iowa, United States
Stacyville, Mitchell, Iowa, United States
1870
1870
Age 26
Silas Betts resided here in Fairgrove, Dickinson, Iowa, United States
Fairgrove, Dickinson, Iowa, United States
1911
1911
Age 67
Death of Silas Betts in McIntire, Mitchell, Iowa, United States
McIntire, Mitchell, Iowa, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 17 Feb 1844
    Event Place: Ohio
    Record Source:
    [1] Iowa, Cemetery Records
    [2] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Fairgrove, Dickinson, Iowa; Roll: M593_; Page: ; Image: .
    [3] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Stacyville, Mitchell, Iowa; Roll: ; Page: 159; Image: 161.
    [4] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Greenwood, McHenry, Illinois; Roll: M432_117; Page: 470A; Image: .
    [5] Web: Iowa, Find A Grave Index, 1800-2012

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Greenwood, McHenry, Illinois
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Greenwood, McHenry, Illinois; Roll: M432_117; Page: 470A; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Stacyville, Mitchell, Iowa, United States
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Stacyville, Mitchell, Iowa; Roll: ; Page: 159; Image: 161.

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Fairgrove, Dickinson, Iowa, United States
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Fairgrove, Dickinson, Iowa; Roll: M593_; Page: ; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1911
    Event Place: McIntire, Mitchell, Iowa, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] Iowa, Cemetery Records
    [2] Web: Iowa, Find A Grave Index, 1800-2012

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