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Betts Family History
Betts Genealogy & Family TreeBetts is an English name from Yorkshire, England, where the family held a seat. It comes from the Greek given name Elizabeth which means "oath of God." The earliest known ancestor--Terri Bette--was recorded in 1154. The family motto is Ostendo non ostento which means "I show, not boast."
Other spellings of the name include "Bets," "Bettes," "Bett," and "Bette." Notable people with the surname include American football player Ladell Betts (Washington Redskins, New Orleans Saints), American musician Dickey Betts (The Allman Brothers Band), and Canadian hockey player Blair Betts (Calgary Flames, New York Rangers, Philadelphia Flyers). The first Betts to come to America was John Betts in Massachusetts in 1640.
Betts Birth Records
- Name Birth Date Death Date Location
- Richard Betts -- --, 1613 November 18, 1713 England
- Richard Betts -- --, 1651 November 4, 1711 Massachusetts Bay Colony
- William Betts -- --, 1607 September 6, 1607 England
- Mary Cornelia Betts -- --, 1871 May 8, 1932 New York
- Elizabeth Betty Betts -- --, 1763 June 28, 1805 Connecticut Colony
Betts Death Records
- Name Birth Date Death Date Location
- James Betts -- --, 1698 December 0, 1759 Connecticut Colony
- Justus Betts -- --, 1732
- Richard Betts -- --, 1580 January 0, 1616
- Michael Betts -- --, 1764 August 29, 1797
- John Betts -- --, 1772 March 10, 1773
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