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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
- Joseph Betts -- --, 1808 April 25, 1892 Nova Scotia
- William Betts -- --, 1605 September 6, 1607
- Thomas Betts -- --, 1644 September 5, 1717 Connecticut
- James Betts -- --, 1663 July 6, 1753 Connecticut
Betts Death Records
- Name Birth Date Death Date Location
- Andrew Benjamin Betts -- --, 1847 December 0, 1928 Alabama
- John Betts -- --, 1576 August 8, 1620
- Daniel Joel Betts -- --, 1799 January 23, 1826
- Elijah Hales Betts -- --, 1906 July 26, 1912 Alberta
- Marie Betts -- --, 1931 December 2, 1964 Texas
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