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Christina Clevenger

F, #122736, b. 16 April 1834, d. 30 January 1886
Pedigree Link

Family: Ira Smithson (b. 1822, d. 1916)

DaughterEliza Jane Smithson+ (b. 28 July 1853, d. 11 January 1938)

Biography

Christina Clevenger was born on 16 April 1834 in Randolph Co., IN. She married Ira Smithson on 23 August 1852 in Randolph Co., IN. She died on 30 January 1886 in Randolph Co., IN.

She was buried in February 1886 in Union Cemetery, Windsor, Randolph Co., IN, Findagrave #92325134.
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Ira Smithson

M, #122737, b. 1822, d. 1916
Pedigree Link

Family: Christina Clevenger (b. 16 April 1834, d. 30 January 1886)

DaughterEliza Jane Smithson+ (b. 28 July 1853, d. 11 January 1938)

Biography

Ira Smithson was born in 1822 in Ohio. He married Christina Clevenger on 23 August 1852 in Randolph Co., IN. He died in 1916.

He was buried in 1916 in Union Cemetery, Windsor, Randolph Co., IN, Findagrave #93130594.
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Elias W. Betts

M, #122738, b. 13 March 1838, d. 15 February 1919
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Family: Susan Mendenhall (b. 13 March 1844, d. 17 November 1923)

SonSamuel H. Betts+ (b. 23 March 1864, d. 29 June 1939)

Biography

Elias W. Betts was born on 13 March 1838 in Sussex Co., DE. He married Susan Mendenhall on 29 May 1861 in Ridgeville, Randolph Co., IN. He died on 15 February 1919 in Brown Co., IN.

He was buried in February 1919 in Duncan Cemetery, Nashville, Brown Co., IN, Findagrave #7343751.
Elias W. Betts began military service Civil War service, Co. B, 6th Indiana Infantry, U.S. Army.
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Susan Mendenhall

F, #122739, b. 13 March 1844, d. 17 November 1923
Pedigree Link

Family: Elias W. Betts (b. 13 March 1838, d. 15 February 1919)

SonSamuel H. Betts+ (b. 23 March 1864, d. 29 June 1939)

Biography

Susan Mendenhall was born on 13 March 1844 in Randolph Co., IN. She married Elias W. Betts on 29 May 1861 in Ridgeville, Randolph Co., IN. She died on 17 November 1923 in Jay Co., IN.

She was buried in November 1923 in Riverside Cemetery, Ridgeville, Randolph Co., IN, Findagrave #53930370.
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Hazel A. Betts1

F, #122740, b. March 1893, d. 31 March 1953

Parents

FatherSamuel H. Betts (b. 23 March 1864, d. 29 June 1939)
MotherEdna Belle Gilmore (b. 6 March 1875, d. 21 January 1945)
Pedigree Link

Biography

Hazel A. Betts was born in March 1893 in Randolph Co., IN.1 She married Albert J. Wood in 1917. She died on 31 March 1953.

She was buried in April 1953 in Earlham Cemetery, Richmond, Wayne Co., IN, Findagrave #73898529.
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Citations

  1. [S4142] Greensfork Twp., Dist. 0121, sheet 8B, Dwelling 164, Family 165, 1900 Federal Census, Randolph County, Indiana. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T623, Roll 399; FHL #1240399.

Albert J. Wood

M, #122741, b. 1895, d. 20 February 1971
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Biography

Albert J. Wood was born in 1895. He married Hazel A. Betts, daughter of Samuel H. Betts and Edna Belle Gilmore, in 1917. Albert J. Wood died on 20 February 1971.

He was buried in February 1971 in Earlham Cemetery, Richmond, Wayne Co., IN, Findagrave #73898501.
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Lela M. Betts1

F, #122742, b. 23 September 1895, d. 17 July 1957

Parents

FatherSamuel H. Betts (b. 23 March 1864, d. 29 June 1939)
MotherEdna Belle Gilmore (b. 6 March 1875, d. 21 January 1945)
Pedigree Link

Family: Philip L. Curtis (b. 1893, d. 1980)

DaughterEdna Curtis (b. 5 September 1915, d. 17 August 2003)
DaughterMildred Curtis (b. 18 February 1917, d. 26 October 1994)

Biography

Lela M. Betts was born on 23 September 1895 in Randolph Co., IN, 1900 census shows 1896.1 She married Philip L. Curtis. She died on 17 July 1957 in Rushville, Rush Co., IN.

She was buried in July 1957 in East Hill Shrine Mausoleum, Rushville, Rush Co., IN, Findagrave #67642674.
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Citations

  1. [S4142] Greensfork Twp., Dist. 0121, sheet 8B, Dwelling 164, Family 165, 1900 Federal Census, Randolph County, Indiana. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T623, Roll 399; FHL #1240399.

Wilbert Herbert Betts1

M, #122743, b. 29 July 1897, d. 7 February 1943

Parents

FatherSamuel H. Betts (b. 23 March 1864, d. 29 June 1939)
MotherEdna Belle Gilmore (b. 6 March 1875, d. 21 January 1945)
Pedigree Link

Family: Rena V. Cox (b. 28 December 1894, d. 13 May 1981)

DaughterDoris Eileen Betts (b. 4 March 1922, d. 3 December 2007)
DaughterRuth Evelyn Betts+ (b. 25 September 1928, d. 7 May 1984)

Biography

Wilbert Herbert Betts was born on 29 July 1897 in Jay Co., IN.1 He married Rena V. Cox on 18 November 1916 in Randolph Co., IN. He died on 7 February 1943 in Lynn, Randolph Co., IN.

He was buried in February 1943 in Fountain Park Cemetery, Winchester, Randolph Co., IN, Findagrave #164873273.
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Citations

  1. [S4142] Greensfork Twp., Dist. 0121, sheet 8B, Dwelling 164, Family 165, 1900 Federal Census, Randolph County, Indiana. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T623, Roll 399; FHL #1240399.

Elsa Betts1

F, #122744, b. 15 November 1899, d. 30 December 1959

Parents

FatherSamuel H. Betts (b. 23 March 1864, d. 29 June 1939)
MotherEdna Belle Gilmore (b. 6 March 1875, d. 21 January 1945)
Pedigree Link

Family: Russell Hartzler (b. 4 September 1898, d. 30 August 1983)

DaughterLinda Jane Hartzler

Biography

Elsa Betts was born on 15 November 1899 in Randolph Co., IN.1 She married Russell Hartzler. She died on 30 December 1959 in Spring Grove, Wayne Co., IN.

She was buried in January 1960 in Earlham Cemetery, Richmond, Wayne Co., IN, Findagrave #73882681.
Elsa Betts was also known as "Betty" Betts.
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Citations

  1. [S4142] Greensfork Twp., Dist. 0121, sheet 8B, Dwelling 164, Family 165, 1900 Federal Census, Randolph County, Indiana. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T623, Roll 399; FHL #1240399.

Philip L. Curtis

M, #122745, b. 1893, d. 1980
Pedigree Link

Family: Lela M. Betts (b. 23 September 1895, d. 17 July 1957)

DaughterEdna Curtis (b. 5 September 1915, d. 17 August 2003)
DaughterMildred Curtis (b. 18 February 1917, d. 26 October 1994)

Biography

Philip L. Curtis was born in 1893. He married Lela M. Betts, daughter of Samuel H. Betts and Edna Belle Gilmore. Philip L. Curtis died in 1980.

He was buried in 1980 in East Hill Shrine Mausoleum, Rushville, Rush Co., IN, Findagrave #67642675.
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Edna Curtis

F, #122746, b. 5 September 1915, d. 17 August 2003

Parents

FatherPhilip L. Curtis (b. 1893, d. 1980)
MotherLela M. Betts (b. 23 September 1895, d. 17 July 1957)
Pedigree Link

Biography

Edna Curtis was born on 5 September 1915 in Vienna, Scott Co., IN. She married Doyle D. Tramel. She died on 17 August 2003 in New Castle, Henry Co., IN.

She was buried in August 2003 in East Hill Shrine Mausoleum, Rushville, Rush Co., IN, Findagrave #67643676.
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Doyle D. Tramel

M, #122747, b. 1912, d. 1988
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Biography

Doyle D. Tramel was born in 1912. He married Edna Curtis, daughter of Philip L. Curtis and Lela M. Betts. Doyle D. Tramel died in 1988.

He was buried in 1988 in East Hill Shrine Mausoleum, Rushville, Rush Co., IN, Findagrave #67643675.
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Mildred Curtis

F, #122748, b. 18 February 1917, d. 26 October 1994

Parents

FatherPhilip L. Curtis (b. 1893, d. 1980)
MotherLela M. Betts (b. 23 September 1895, d. 17 July 1957)
Pedigree Link

Biography

Mildred Curtis was born on 18 February 1917 in Vienna, Scott Co., IN. She married Michael Pazich, Jr.. She died on 26 October 1994 in Santa Barbara Co., CA.

She was buried in 1994 in Sylvania Hills Memorial Park Mausoleum, Rochester, Beaver Co., PA, Findagrave #121253639.
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Michael Pazich, Jr.

M, #122749, b. 21 November 1917, d. 27 July 2005
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Biography

Michael Pazich, Jr., was born on 21 November 1917 in Ambridge, Beaver Co., PA. He married Mildred Curtis, daughter of Philip L. Curtis and Lela M. Betts. Michael Pazich, Jr., died on 27 July 2005 in California.

He was buried in 2005 in Sylvania Hills Memorial Park Mausoleum, Rochester, Beaver Co., PA, Findagrave #121253637.
Michael Pazich, Jr., began military service in 1942 WW II service, U.S. Army.
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Rena V. Cox

F, #122750, b. 28 December 1894, d. 13 May 1981
Pedigree Link

Family: Wilbert Herbert Betts (b. 29 July 1897, d. 7 February 1943)

DaughterDoris Eileen Betts (b. 4 March 1922, d. 3 December 2007)
DaughterRuth Evelyn Betts+ (b. 25 September 1928, d. 7 May 1984)

Biography

Rena V. Cox was born on 28 December 1894. She married Wilbert Herbert Betts, son of Samuel H. Betts and Edna Belle Gilmore, on 18 November 1916 in Randolph Co., IN. Rena V. Cox died on 13 May 1981 in Winchester, Randolph Co., IN.

She was buried in May 1981 in Fountain Park Cemetery, Winchester, Randolph Co., IN, Findagrave #164955266.
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Doris Eileen Betts

F, #122751, b. 4 March 1922, d. 3 December 2007

Parents

FatherWilbert Herbert Betts (b. 29 July 1897, d. 7 February 1943)
MotherRena V. Cox (b. 28 December 1894, d. 13 May 1981)
Pedigree Link

Biography

Doris Eileen Betts was born on 4 March 1922 in Lynn, Randolph Co., IN. She married John Henry Porch, son of Henry Porch and Lucy Jane Covey. Doris Eileen Betts died on 3 December 2007.

She was buried in December 2007 in Concord Baptist Church Cemetery, Little Yazoo, Yazoo Co., MS, Findagrave #91005238.
Doris Eileen Betts began military service WW II service, U.S. Navy.
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John Henry Porch

M, #122752, b. 14 June 1920, d. 6 October 2004

Parents

FatherHenry Porch (b. 8 August 1890, d. 18 December 1954)
MotherLucy Jane Covey (b. 2 September 1894, d. 30 March 1959)
Pedigree Link

Biography

John Henry Porch was born on 14 June 1920 in Buckatunna, Wayne Co., MS. He married Doris Eileen Betts, daughter of Wilbert Herbert Betts and Rena V. Cox. John Henry Porch died on 6 October 2004.

He was buried in October 2004 in Concord Baptist Church Cemetery, Little Yazoo, Yazoo Co., MS, Findagrave #91005213.
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Henry Porch

M, #122753, b. 8 August 1890, d. 18 December 1954
Pedigree Link

Family: Lucy Jane Covey (b. 2 September 1894, d. 30 March 1959)

SonJohn Henry Porch (b. 14 June 1920, d. 6 October 2004)

Biography

Henry Porch was born on 8 August 1890. He married Lucy Jane Covey. He died on 18 December 1954.

He was buried in December 1954 in Concord Baptist Church Cemetery, Little Yazoo, Yazoo Co., MS, Findagrave #91005124.
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Lucy Jane Covey

F, #122754, b. 2 September 1894, d. 30 March 1959
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Family: Henry Porch (b. 8 August 1890, d. 18 December 1954)

SonJohn Henry Porch (b. 14 June 1920, d. 6 October 2004)

Biography

Lucy Jane Covey was born on 2 September 1894. She married Henry Porch. She died on 30 March 1959.

She was buried in April 1959 in Concord Baptist Church Cemetery, Little Yazoo, Yazoo Co., MS, Findagrave #91005153.
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Ruth Evelyn Betts

F, #122755, b. 25 September 1928, d. 7 May 1984

Parents

FatherWilbert Herbert Betts (b. 29 July 1897, d. 7 February 1943)
MotherRena V. Cox (b. 28 December 1894, d. 13 May 1981)
Pedigree Link

Family: Marion Lester Petty, Jr., (b. 12 January 1927, d. 25 June 1993)

DaughterAnita Ruth Petty
DaughterJanet Petty
DaughterKatherine Ann Petty (b. 19 February 1962, d. 7 January 1985)

Biography

Ruth Evelyn Betts was born on 25 September 1928 in Lynn, Randolph Co., IN. She married Marion Lester Petty, Jr.. She died on 7 May 1984 in Jackson, Hinds Co., MS.

She was buried in May 1984 in Odd Fellows Cemetery, Lexington, Holmes Co., MS, Findagrave #53692051.
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Marion Lester Petty, Jr.

M, #122756, b. 12 January 1927, d. 25 June 1993
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Family: Ruth Evelyn Betts (b. 25 September 1928, d. 7 May 1984)

DaughterAnita Ruth Petty
DaughterJanet Petty
DaughterKatherine Ann Petty (b. 19 February 1962, d. 7 January 1985)

Biography

Marion Lester Petty, Jr., was born on 12 January 1927 in Tchula, Holmes Co., MS. He married Ruth Evelyn Betts, daughter of Wilbert Herbert Betts and Rena V. Cox. Marion Lester Petty, Jr., died on 25 June 1993 in Jackson, Hinds Co., MS,

Obituary (Findagrave.com):

Marion Lester Petty, Jr., 66, of Jackson, a retired engineering inspector, died of heart failure Friday, June 25 at Veterans Administration Medical Center.

Services were held at 12:30 Monday, June 28 at Wright & Ferguson Funeral Home with 3 p.m. graveside services at Odd Fellows Cemetery in Lexington.

Mr. Petty, a Tchula native, was a former Lexington resident and had lived in Jackson 43 years. He was a graduate of Holmes Community College. He worked for the City of Jackson Water Works Department for 29 years before retiring.

Survivors include: daughters, Anita Ruth Rogers and Janet Leslie Lutrick, both of Jackson; sister, Jean Terry of Yazoo City; and a granddaughter.

Memorials may go to the First Church the Nazarene, the American Heart Association or the American Kidney Fund.

The Holmes County Herald – Page 2

Lexington, MS

July 1, 1993.



He was buried in June 1993 in Odd Fellows Cemetery, Lexington, Holmes Co., MS, Findagrave #53692049.
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Katherine Ann Petty

F, #122757, b. 19 February 1962, d. 7 January 1985

Parents

FatherMarion Lester Petty, Jr. (b. 12 January 1927, d. 25 June 1993)
MotherRuth Evelyn Betts (b. 25 September 1928, d. 7 May 1984)
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Biography

Katherine Ann Petty was born on 19 February 1962. She married Weaver. She died on 7 January 1985

Obituary (Findagrave.com):

Mrs. Katherine A. Weaver, 22, of Jackson died Monday, January 7 at Mississippi Baptist Medical Center after a brief illness. Services were at 11:00 a.m. January 9, Wright and Ferguson Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Jackson Memorial Gardens.

She was a native and a lifelong resident of Jackson. She was a 1980 graduate of Provine High School and had attended Hinds Junior College. She was a member of Timberlawn Baptist Church and an employee of Allstate Insurance Company for the past three years.

Her mother, Mrs. Ruth Evelyn Betts Petty, died May 7, 1984 and was buried in Odd fellows Cemetery, Lexington.

Mrs. Weaver is survived by her father, Marion L. Petty of Jackson, formerly of Lexington; two sisters, Mrs. Janet P. Lutrick and Mrs. Anita Ruth Rogers, both of Jackson; one niece and one nephew.

The Holmes County Herald – Page 3, Lexington, MS, January 24, 1985.



She was buried in January 1985 in Lakewood South Memorial Park, Jackson, Hinds Co., MS, Findagrave #43929561.
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