John William
BETTS
(b.
21 July 1871
,
Ray, Steuben, Indiana, USA
d.
25 June 1936
,
Detroit, Red River, Texas, USA
)
Age: 65
Cause of Death: Stroke
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John William BETTS was born 21 July 1871 in Ray, Steuben, Indiana, USA
John William BETTS was the child of John BETZ BETTS and Loretta Mary WELKERSpouse(s)/Partner(s) and Child(ren):
John William married Martha Malinda SCOTT abt. 1921 . The couple had (at least) 1 child.
Martha Malinda SCOTT was born 13 May 1890 in Texas, USA. Martha Malinda died 30 May 1965 in Texas, USA.
John William BETTS died 25 June 1936 in Detroit, Red River, Texas, USA.
Owned operated log mill and supplied Rail Road
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John William BETTS was a General Store owner; Mill owner.
John William BETTS was a General Store owner; Mill owner.
Family and Children of John William BETTS
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Children of John William BETTS and Martha Malinda SCOTT:
John William BETTS (b.18 October 1921, Hugo, Chacktaw, Oklahoma, USA d. 14 January 2008, Amarillo, Texas, USA)
Martha Malinda SCOTT-- Date: abt. 1921 Place: Children of John William BETTS and Martha Malinda SCOTT:
John William BETTS (b.18 October 1921, Hugo, Chacktaw, Oklahoma, USA d. 14 January 2008, Amarillo, Texas, USA)
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1871 Birth 21 July 1871
Ray, Steuben, Indiana, USA
1884 - Photographic film is invented (George Eastman, United States)The first gravity roller coaster amusement ride (LeMarcus A. Thompson, United States)
1891 - The zipper is invented (Whitcomb L. Judson, United States)The motion picture camera is invented (Thomas Alva Edison, William K.L. Dickson, United States)
First Perforated Toilet Paper Roll is Patented
In 1906, Reginald Fessenden made the first AM radio broadcast on December 24th. This event marked a significant advancement in radio technology, paving the way for the modern broadcasting industry. 1913 - The assembly line is invented (Henry Ford, United States)The bra is invented (Mary Phelps Jacob, United States)
1921 Birth of ChildJohn William BETTS was born 18 October 1921, Hugo, Chacktaw, Oklahoma, USA
John William was 50 years old.
1929 - October 29 - Black Tuesday - Stock market crash - The Great Depression Begins - It lasted until 1941 (WW2) 1934 - The metal beverage can is invented (American Can Co., United States)1935 - August 14 – United States President Franklin Roosevelt signs the Social Security Act into law
1936 Death 25 June 1936
Detroit, Red River, Texas, USA
He died at the age of 64.
John is buried at: Detroit Texas
Added: 12/19/2024 1:00:14 PM
- Updated: 8/13/2025 2:05:18 PM
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