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First Generation
Darius was born 12 May 1818, in Cramahe Twp., Northumberland, Ontario, Canada. He married 18 July 1848 in Northumberland County, Ontario, Canada, Mary WHITE the Daughter of David WHITE and Martha Ellen WILLSON. She was born 12 September 1828 in Bomanville, Ontario, Canada and died 1915 in Grand Rapids, Kent, Michigan. Darius died 5 July 1896 in Grand Rapids, Kent, Michigan.
1861 Canadian Census Hamilton, Northumberland, Ontario Page 121 Line 29
Place of Mar House # #
Name Occupation Birth Religion Age Sex Sta Structure Stories Families
Darius Preacher W Canada N.C. M 40 M M Frame 1½ 1
Mary BETTES ---------- " " N.C. M 33 F M
Charlotte M BETTES ---------- " " N.C. M 10 F S
George W BETTES ---------- " " N.C. M 9 M S
Melvina BETTES ---------- " " N.C. M 7 F S
Lucy M BETTES ---------- " " N.C. M 3 F S
Martha BETTES ---------- " " N.C. M 1 F S
Darius owned 1 horse and 1 cow valued at $ 100.00 and 2 carriages valued at $ 80.00
1871 Canadian Census subdistrict F, Welland, Ontario, Canada, Page 48
Country-
Province
Name Sex Age Born Religion Origin Occupation
BETTES Darius M 51 Ontario Wesle Meth English Agent
" Mary F 41 Ontario Wesle Meth English ----------
" Charlotte Louise F 20 Ontario Wesle Meth English ----------
" George Willson M 19 Ontario Wesle Meth English Clerk
" Melvina Harris F 17 Ontario Wesle Meth English ----------
" Lucy Mary F 12 Ontario Wesle Meth English ----------
" Martha Ellen F 9 Ontario Wesle Meth English ----------
Sowersby
" Annie Eliza F 6 Ontario Wesle Meth English ----------
" Addie F 3 Ontario Wesle Meth English ----------
1880 Census Eastmanville, Ottawa, Michigan ED 233 Page 53 Line 12
Marr | Place of Birtrh |
Name Race Sex Age Relation Stat Occupation |Self Father Mother|
BETTES Darius W M 60 -------- M Minister Canada N. S. Canada
" Mary W F 50 Wife M Keeping House Canada N. Y. Canada
" Melvina H W F 25 Daughter S At Home Canada Canada Canada
" Lucy M W F 21 Daughter S Teaches School Canada Canada Canada
" Martha E W F 18 Daughter S At Home Canada Canada Canada
" Anna W F 14 Daughter S At School Canada Canada canada
" Addie W F 11 Daughter S At School Canada Canada Canada
1900 Census Grand Rapids, Kent, Michigan, ED 50 Sheet 13B Line 55
Mont Year Mar Yrs | Place of Birth |
Name Relat Race Sex Born Born Age Sta Mar |Self Father Mother| Occupation
BETTES Mary Head W F Sep 1829 70 W 52 Canada N. Y. Canada ----------
" Vina H Dau W F Mar 1853 47 S --- Canada Canada Canada ----------
" Lucy M Dau W F Jan 1858 42 S --- Canada Canada Canada Princepal Public School
" Anna E Dau W F Oct 1868 31 S --- Canada Canada Canada Teacher Public School
Mary Mother of 8 Children 7 Living
They all came to the United States of America in 1874
1910 Census Grand Rapids Ward 2, Kent, Michigan, ED 56 Sheet 8A Line 34
Mar Yrs | Place of Birth |
Name Relat Sex Race Age Sta Mar |Self Father Mother| Occupation
BETTS Mary Head M W 81 Wd --- Canada Canada Canada None
" Vina H Dau F W 56 S --- Canada Canada Canada None
" Lucy Dau F W 51 S --- Canada Canada Canada Principal School
Mary Mother of 8 Children 7 Living
The Second Congregational Church was organized December 15, 1875. It was formed by the union of the Presbyterian and Wesleyan Methodist Churches, though the latter did not give up its organization.
Early pastors were:
Rev. Darius Bettes, first pastor
Rev. Levi F. Waldo, April 1, 1878-
Rev. A. H. Norris, May 23, 1880-
The original number of members was about 25, which at last reports was reduced to 21 (1880). The members are regularly incorporated as a society with seven trustees, clerk and treasurer.
They have worshipped in the schoolhouse most of the time since organizaation, but are now making preparations for building a frame building 33 x 48, with projections at the front and rear. The estimated cost unfurnished is $1,500.
They unite with the Wesleyan Methodist Church in Sunday-school this summer under Superintendent Alfred Depue. The number in school is about 50.
The present officers are:
Rev. Austin H. Norris Pastor
John D. McNaughton Deacon
Archibald McMillan Deacon
John Spence Trustee
John McPherson Trustee
John McMillan Trustee
Dugald J. McNaughton Trustee
William P. Russell Trustee
Robert Turner Trustee
Business Location Location
Name Name Occupation 1 2 City State Year
Miss Annie E N Ionia st teacher boards 117 Grand MI 1889
Bettes school Carrier Rapids
Rev Darius 117 Carrier Grand MI 1889
Bettes Rapids
Miss Lucy M Pine st principal boards 117 Grand MI 1889
Bettes school Carrier Rapids
Miss Annie E N Ionia st teacher boards 117 Grand MI 1890
Bettes school Carrier Rapids
Rev Darius 117 Carrier Grand MI 1890
Bettes Rapids
Miss Lucy M Pine st principal boards 117 Grand MI 1890
Bettes school Carrier Rapids
Bettes, (Baby)
o.d. 1876
Location Location Business
Name 1 2 Name Occupation Year
Miss Annie E Bettes Boards 117 Carrier N Ionia St. School teacher 1889
Rev Darius Bettes 117 Carrier 1889
Miss Lucy M Bettes Boards 117 Carrier Pine St School prin 1889
Miss Annie E Bettes Boards 117 Carrier N Ionia St school teacher 1890
Miss Annie E Bettes Boards 117 Carrier N Ionia St school teacher 1890
Rev Darius Bettes 117 Carrier 1890
Miss Lucy M Bettes Boards 117 Carrier Pine St School prin 1890
Bettes, Darius (Father) b. 1818; d. 1896 Bettes, Lucy M. b. 1858; d. 1926 Bettes, Mary (Mother) b. 1828; d. 1915; on lot with Darius and Lucy Bettis, Wm. E. b. 1847; d. 1922
Groom's name: William Betts Groom's race or color (on document): Groom's age: 23 years Groom's birth year: 1889 Groom's birthplace: Mich. Bride's name: Constance Clover Bride's race or color (on document): Bride's age: 21 years Bride's birth year: 1891 Bride's birthplace: Mich. Marriage type: Marriage date: 26 Jun 1912 Marriage place: Muskegon, Muskegon, Michigan Groom's father's name: Wm. E. Betts Groom's mother's name: Ellen Rose Father of bride's name: Lafayette Clover Mother of bride's name: Lena Slocum Marital status: Groom's previous wife's name: Bride's marital status: Bride's previous husband's name: Additional relatives: Film number: 2342698 Frame number: Digital GS number: 4209169 Image number: 220 Reference number: p 145 rn 8358 Collection: Michigan Marriages 1868-1925 Groom's name: Dewitt Richardson Groom's race or color (on document): Groom's age: 28 years Groom's birth year: 1870 Groom's birthplace: Plainfield, Michigan Bride's name: Effie Mcnaughton Bride's race or color (on document): Bride's age: 21 years Bride's birth year: 1877 Bride's birthplace: Ada Tp, Michigan Marriage type: Marriage date: 26 Dec 1898 Marriage place: Chapel, Kent, Michigan Groom's father's name: Norman Richardson Groom's mother's name: Margaret Young Father of bride's name: Dougal Mcnaughton Mother of bride's name: Lottie Bettis Marital status: Groom's previous wife's name: Bride's marital status: Bride's previous husband's name: Additional relatives: Film number: 2342509 Frame number: Digital GS number: 4208258 Image number: 171 Reference number: v 2 p 517 rn 13012 Collection: Michigan Marriages 1868-1925 Groom's name: Carletan M. Spormer Groom's race or color (on document): Groom's age: 28 years Groom's birth year: 1894 Groom's birthplace: Michigan Bride's name: Janet M. Gaurlay Bride's race or color (on document): Bride's age: 34 years Bride's birth year: 1888 Bride's birthplace: Michigan Marriage type: Marriage date: 19 Aug 1922 Marriage place: Detroit, Wayne, Michigan Groom's father's name: Walter A. Groom's mother's name: Isabel Mckee Father of bride's name: Archibald Mother of bride's name: Effie Mcnaughton Marital status: Groom's previous wife's name: Bride's marital status: Bride's previous husband's name: Additional relatives: Film number: 2342753 Frame number: Digital GS number: 4210099 Image number: 7 Reference number: v 1 rn 234064 Collection: Michigan Marriages 1868-1925 Groom's name: John Mcn. Gourlay Groom's race or color (on document): Groom's age: 21 years Groom's birth year: 1889 Groom's birthplace: Michigan Bride's name: Laura A. Vogel Bride's race or color (on document): Bride's age: 18 years Bride's birth year: 1892 Bride's birthplace: Ohio Marriage type: Marriage date: 20 Sep 1910 Marriage place: Detroit, Wayne, Michigan Groom's father's name: Archie Groom's mother's name: Effie Mcnaughton Father of bride's name: Edward Mother of bride's name: Marital status: Groom's previous wife's name: Bride's marital status: Bride's previous husband's name: Additional relatives: Film number: 2342691 Frame number: Digital GS number: 4209146 Image number: 499 Reference number: v 5 p 316 rn 73403 Collection: Michigan Marriages 1868-1925 Groom's name: Archibald Gourlay Groom's race or color (on document): Groom's age: 37 years Groom's birth year: 1847 Groom's birthplace: Scotland Bride's name: Euphemia Mcvaughton Bride's race or color (on document): Bride's age: 21 years Bride's birth year: 1863 Bride's birthplace: Scotland Marriage type: Marriage date: 26 Sep 1884 Marriage place: Detroit, Wayne, Michigan Groom's father's name: Groom's mother's name: Father of bride's name: Mother of bride's name: Marital status: Groom's previous wife's name: Bride's marital status: Bride's previous husband's name: Additional relatives: Film number: 2342475 Frame number: Digital GS number: 4207803 Image number: 55 Reference number: v 3 p 395 rn 211 Collection: Michigan Marriages 1868-1925
CHILDREN of Darius BETTES and Mary WHITE:
+ 41. 1. CHARLOTTE LOUISE MARIE b : 31 May 1849; Whitby, Ontario, Ontario, Canada.
md: 15 Oct 1876; Ada, Kent, Michigan.
Dougald Jesse MACNAUGHTON.
d: 24 Oct 1944; Grand Rapids, Kent, Michigan.
42. 2. GEORGE WILLSON b: 18 Apr 1851; Lancaster, , Ontario, Canada.
+ 43. 3. MALVINA HARRIS b: 25 Mar 1853; , , Ontario, Canada.
d: ; Asheville, , North Carolina.
+ 44. 4. LUCY MARY b: 10 Jan 1858; North Augusta, , Ontario, Canada.
d: 1926; Alpine Twp., Kent, Michigan.
45. 5. MARTHA ELLEN SOWERSBY b: 1861; Hope Twp., Durham, Ontario, Canada.
d: 1949; , , .
+ 46. 6. ANNIE ELIZA b: Oct 1868; Milford, , Ontario, Canada.
md: 8 Jul 1903; Grand Rapids, Kent, Michigan.
Norman KER
+ 47. 7. ADDIE ELIZABETH b: Jul 1869; , Ontario, Canada.
d: 1944; Grand Rapids, Kent, Michigan.
48. 8. CHILD b: 1876; Grand Rapids, Kent, Michigan.
d: 1876; Grand Rapids, Kent, Michigan.
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