Canton Register
15 Feb 1906
GEORGE SEYMOUR BETTS
Banner Twp; died Wednesday at his home. Death was due to bladder trouble from which Mr. Betts suffered for several years. George Seymour Betts was born 2 March 1841 in Mercer County PA. When about 12 years of age he removed with his parents to WI and in the fall of 1861 came to IL settling in Banner Twp. Here in the spring of 1862 he married Miss Isobel Prior and about a year later they returned to WI residing there 2 years after which they returned to Fulton County, settling on Duck Island. They resided there 2 years and later on the WH Smith farm in Banner Twp until 11 years ago when Mr. Betts purchased the farm where his death occurred. Mrs. Betts died in 1886 leaving 5 children, of these 4 are living: John Betts, Dunfermline; George S Jr, Banner Twp; Fred L, Peoria and William H, Des Moines IA; one daughter is dead. In 1889 Mr. Betts married Miss Annie Hughes and she with 4 children also survive. The children are: Lucy, Elizabeth, Clara and Wealthy, all reside at the parental home. Two brothers of Mr. Betts, John and Lewis Betts are residents of Omaha NE; 3 sisters are living; 1 brother and 2 sisters are dead. The funeral will be held Friday at Utica Church and interment will be in Walnut Cemetery.
15 Feb 1906
GEORGE SEYMOUR BETTS
Banner Twp; died Wednesday at his home. Death was due to bladder trouble from which Mr. Betts suffered for several years. George Seymour Betts was born 2 March 1841 in Mercer County PA. When about 12 years of age he removed with his parents to WI and in the fall of 1861 came to IL settling in Banner Twp. Here in the spring of 1862 he married Miss Isobel Prior and about a year later they returned to WI residing there 2 years after which they returned to Fulton County, settling on Duck Island. They resided there 2 years and later on the WH Smith farm in Banner Twp until 11 years ago when Mr. Betts purchased the farm where his death occurred. Mrs. Betts died in 1886 leaving 5 children, of these 4 are living: John Betts, Dunfermline; George S Jr, Banner Twp; Fred L, Peoria and William H, Des Moines IA; one daughter is dead. In 1889 Mr. Betts married Miss Annie Hughes and she with 4 children also survive. The children are: Lucy, Elizabeth, Clara and Wealthy, all reside at the parental home. Two brothers of Mr. Betts, John and Lewis Betts are residents of Omaha NE; 3 sisters are living; 1 brother and 2 sisters are dead. The funeral will be held Friday at Utica Church and interment will be in Walnut Cemetery.
Canton Register
15 Feb 1906
GEORGE SEYMOUR BETTS
Banner Twp; died Wednesday at his home. Death was due to bladder trouble from which Mr. Betts suffered for several years. George Seymour Betts was born 2 March 1841 in Mercer County PA. When about 12 years of age he removed with his parents to WI and in the fall of 1861 came to IL settling in Banner Twp. Here in the spring of 1862 he married Miss Isobel Prior and about a year later they returned to WI residing there 2 years after which they returned to Fulton County, settling on Duck Island. They resided there 2 years and later on the WH Smith farm in Banner Twp until 11 years ago when Mr. Betts purchased the farm where his death occurred. Mrs. Betts died in 1886 leaving 5 children, of these 4 are living: John Betts, Dunfermline; George S Jr, Banner Twp; Fred L, Peoria and William H, Des Moines IA; one daughter is dead. In 1889 Mr. Betts married Miss Annie Hughes and she with 4 children also survive. The children are: Lucy, Elizabeth, Clara and Wealthy, all reside at the parental home. Two brothers of Mr. Betts, John and Lewis Betts are residents of Omaha NE; 3 sisters are living; 1 brother and 2 sisters are dead. The funeral will be held Friday at Utica Church and interment will be in Walnut Cemetery.
15 Feb 1906
GEORGE SEYMOUR BETTS
Banner Twp; died Wednesday at his home. Death was due to bladder trouble from which Mr. Betts suffered for several years. George Seymour Betts was born 2 March 1841 in Mercer County PA. When about 12 years of age he removed with his parents to WI and in the fall of 1861 came to IL settling in Banner Twp. Here in the spring of 1862 he married Miss Isobel Prior and about a year later they returned to WI residing there 2 years after which they returned to Fulton County, settling on Duck Island. They resided there 2 years and later on the WH Smith farm in Banner Twp until 11 years ago when Mr. Betts purchased the farm where his death occurred. Mrs. Betts died in 1886 leaving 5 children, of these 4 are living: John Betts, Dunfermline; George S Jr, Banner Twp; Fred L, Peoria and William H, Des Moines IA; one daughter is dead. In 1889 Mr. Betts married Miss Annie Hughes and she with 4 children also survive. The children are: Lucy, Elizabeth, Clara and Wealthy, all reside at the parental home. Two brothers of Mr. Betts, John and Lewis Betts are residents of Omaha NE; 3 sisters are living; 1 brother and 2 sisters are dead. The funeral will be held Friday at Utica Church and interment will be in Walnut Cemetery.
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