Irene Margaret Beresky1

F, #6061, (19 May 1918 - 15 December 1995)
Birth* | 19 May 1918 | Irene Margaret Beresky was born on 19 May 1918 at Huntingdon, Huntingdon, Pennsylvania, USA.1 |
Marriage* | 1942 | She married Carl Martin Worthington, son of Charles Worthington and Edith Bettles, in 1942 at Pennsylvania, USA. |
Death* | 15 December 1995 | Irene Margaret Beresky died on 15 December 1995 at Schickshinny, Luzerne, Pennsylvania, USA, aged 77.1 |
Citations
- [S52] US SS Index, Irene Beresky Worthigton, birth & death, parents Peter G Beresky & Mary N Baluh, SSN 178-22-2062.
- [S134] US Census 1950.
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Harvey H Fretz1

M, #6062, (28 September 1865 - 1954)
Birth* | 28 September 1865 | Harvey H Fretz was born on 28 September 1865 at Skippack Village, Montgomery, Pennsylvania, USA.2 |
Residence* | 1 June 1880 | He lived at Edwards, Kansas, USA.3 |
Marriage* | December 1909 | He married Edith Worthington, daughter of Charles Worthington and Edith Bettles, in December 1909 at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA.1 |
(Witness) Residence | 15 April 1910 | Harvey H Fretz lived with Charles Worthington and Edith Bettles at 351 Bannock Street, Denver, Colorado, USA, together with Edith Worthington, Mabel Worthington, Charles Thomas Worthington Sr, Arthur William Worthington, Dorothy Worthington and Carl Martin Worthington.4 |
Employment* | 15 April 1910 | Harvey H Fretz was employed as machinist, paper industry.1 |
Residence* | 8 April 1930 | He and Edith Worthington lived at 1220, E 14th Avenue, Denver, Colorado, USA, together with Audrey Aileen Fretz and Edith Bettles.5 |
Employment | 8 April 1930 | Harvey H Fretz was employed as Printer, stationers.5 |
Residence | 4 April 1940 | He and Edith Worthington lived at 1220, E 14th Avenue, Denver, Colorado, USA, together with Audrey Aileen Fretz.6 |
Residence | 1948 | Harvey H Fretz and Edith Worthington lived at 1226, E 14th Avenue, Denver, Colorado, USA.7 |
Burial* | 1954 | Harvey H Fretz was buried in 1954 at Fairmont Cemetery, Denver, Colorado, USA.8 |
Death* | 1954 | He died in 1954 at Denver, Colorado, USA.8 |
Citations
- [S47] US census, 1910, details from 1910 census.
- [S52] US SS Index, SSN 524032877. birth & death.
- [S81] 10th US Federal Census, with parents H Harrison & Emma Fretz & siblings.
- [S47] US census, 1910.
- [S42] US census, 1930.
- [S98] US Census 1940.
- [S103] Unknown author, "City Directories", Colorado, Denver 1948, p 390.
- [S54] Internet source/web sites inc. trees, www.findagrave.com, no #54436371. next to wife.
- [S42] US census, 1930, age & birthplace.
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Audrey Aileen Fretz1

F, #6063, (14 February 1921 - 16 March 1993)
Birth* | 14 February 1921 | Audrey Aileen Fretz was born on 14 February 1921 at Denver, Colorado, USA.2 |
(Witness) Residence | 8 April 1930 | She lived with Edith Worthington and Harvey H Fretz at 1220, E 14th Avenue, Denver, Colorado, USA, together with Edith Bettles.3 |
(Witness) Residence | 4 April 1940 | Audrey Aileen Fretz lived with Edith Worthington and Harvey H Fretz at 1220, E 14th Avenue, Denver, Colorado, USA.4 |
Residence* | 1992 | Audrey Aileen Fretz lived at 14291 E Marina Drive, Aurora, Colorado, USA.5 |
Death* | 16 March 1993 | She died on 16 March 1993 at Aurora, Araphoe, Colorado, USA, aged 72.6 |
Citations
- [S52] US SS Index, SSN 523-18-8885. birth & death.
- [S42] US census, 1930, age & birthplace.
- [S42] US census, 1930.
- [S98] US Census 1940.
- [S59] USPRI, Audrey A Jackson, 1993, address.
- [S52] US SS Index, SSN 523-18-8885. birth & death. Audrey A Jordan.
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Clarence McClelland Benson1

M, #6064, (23 January 1889 - August 1966)
Birth* | 23 January 1889 | Clarence McClelland Benson was born on 23 January 1889 at Superior, Nebraska, USA.2,3 |
Marriage* | 1911 | He married Mabel Worthington, daughter of Charles Worthington and Edith Bettles, in 1911 at Denver, Colorado, USA.1 |
Occupation* | 5 June 1917 | The occupation of Clarence McClelland Benson was 'Grocer.2' |
Milit-Beg* | 5 June 1917 | He and Mabel Worthington began military service on 5 June 1917 at 705 Pacific Avenue, Bremerton, Kitsap, Washington, USA.2 |
Employment* | 13 January 1920 | Clarence McClelland Benson was employed as retail grocery merchant.4 |
Residence* | 13 January 1920 | He and Mabel Worthington lived at 1310 Water Street, Bremerton, Kitsap, Washington, USA, together with Robert William Benson, Walter Emerson Benson and Velma Marian Benson.4 |
Milit-Beg | 9 April 1930 | Clarence McClelland Benson and Mabel Worthington began military service on 9 April 1930 at 1411 14th Avenue, Nampa, Canyon, Idaho, USA.5 |
Residence | 4 November 1940 | Clarence McClelland Benson lived at 1869 SW 11th Avenue, Portland, Multnomah, Oregon, USA, together with Robert William Benson, Velma Marian Benson, Walter Emerson Benson and Ruth Lorraine Benson.6 |
Residence* | 1966 | Clarence McClelland Benson lived at Portland, Multnomah, Oregon, USA.3 |
Death* | August 1966 | He died in August 1966 at Clackamas, Oregon, USA, aged 77.1 |
Burial* | | He was buried at Lincoln Memorial Park, Portland, Multnomah, Oregon, USA.7 |
Citations
- [S54] Internet source/web sites inc. trees, ancestry.com, Jill Worthington family, no reference.
- [S59] USPRI, WW1 US Draft registration, birth, age, wife & child.
- [S52] US SS Index, SSN 542-03-8879. birth & death. Clarence Benson.
- [S41] US census, 1920.
- [S42] US census, 1930.
- [S98] US Census 1940.
- [S54] Internet source/web sites inc. trees, www.findagrave.com, no #36977491. next to wife.
- [S59] USPRI, birth, King Co., Washington, parents Mabel & Clarence M.
- [S59] USPRI, Washington birth records, 1931 reel 2. parents Clarence McL & Mabel Worthington.
- [S54] Internet source/web sites inc. trees, ancestry.com, Berquist Altland Jordan family, no reference.
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Robert William Benson1

M, #6065, (14 November 1914 - 28 September 1986)
Birth* | 14 November 1914 | Robert William Benson was born on 14 November 1914 at Kitsap, Washington, USA.2,1 |
(Witness) Residence | 13 January 1920 | He lived with Clarence McClelland Benson and Mabel Worthington at 1310 Water Street, Bremerton, Kitsap, Washington, USA, together with Walter Emerson Benson and Velma Marian Benson.3 |
(Witness) Milit-Beg | 9 April 1930 | Robert William Benson witnessed the beginning of military service of Clarence McClelland Benson and Mabel Worthington on 9 April 1930 at 1411 14th Avenue, Nampa, Canyon, Idaho, USA.4 |
(Witness) Residence | 4 November 1940 | Robert William Benson lived with Clarence McClelland Benson at 1869 SW 11th Avenue, Portland, Multnomah, Oregon, USA, together with Velma Marian Benson, Walter Emerson Benson and Ruth Lorraine Benson.5 |
Employment* | 4 November 1940 | Robert William Benson was employed as Meat cutter, butchers shop.5 |
Death* | 28 September 1986 | He died on 28 September 1986 at Clackamas, Oregon, USA, aged 71.1 |
Citations
- [S59] USPRI, WW1 US Draft registration, birth, age, wife & child.
- [S59] USPRI, Washington birth records, 1931 reel 2. parents Clarence M & Mabel Worthington.
- [S41] US census, 1920.
- [S42] US census, 1930.
- [S98] US Census 1940.
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Norman Worthington Benson1

M, #6066, (22 December 1912 - 25 December 1912)
Citations
- [S59] USPRI, birth, King Co., Washington, parents Mabel & Clarence M.
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Walter Emerson Benson1

M, #6067, (5 July 1917 - 14 April 2000)
Birth* | 5 July 1917 | Walter Emerson Benson was born on 5 July 1917 at Bremerton, Kitsap, Washington, USA.3 |
(Witness) Residence | 13 January 1920 | He lived with Clarence McClelland Benson and Mabel Worthington at 1310 Water Street, Bremerton, Kitsap, Washington, USA, together with Robert William Benson and Velma Marian Benson.4 |
(Witness) Milit-Beg | 9 April 1930 | Walter Emerson Benson witnessed the beginning of military service of Clarence McClelland Benson and Mabel Worthington on 9 April 1930 at 1411 14th Avenue, Nampa, Canyon, Idaho, USA.5 |
Milit-Beg* | 23 December 1939 | Walter Emerson Benson began military service on 23 December 1939 at Portland, Multnomah, Oregon, USA.6 |
(Witness) Residence | 4 November 1940 | He lived with Clarence McClelland Benson at 1869 SW 11th Avenue, Portland, Multnomah, Oregon, USA, together with Robert William Benson, Velma Marian Benson and Ruth Lorraine Benson.7 |
Employment* | 4 November 1940 | Walter Emerson Benson was employed as pin setter, bowling alley.7 |
Marriage* | 1945 | He married Elsa Marie Peterson in 1945 at Portland, Multnomah, Oregon, USA.8 |
Note* | | Walter Emerson Benson and Elsa Marie Peterson Colonel Walter E. Benson, Sr. is missed by many. He leaves a wife, 5 children, and 6 grandchildren behind.8 |
Death* | 14 April 2000 | Walter Emerson Benson died on 14 April 2000 at Jacksonville, Calhoun, Alabama, USA, aged 82.3 |
Burial* | 1 May 2000 | He was buried on 1 May 2000 at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia, USA.1 |
Note* | | He is descended from the Bettles of Northamptonshire as is his niece Christalee.9 |
Citations
- [S59] USPRI, US Veterans gravesites; Walter Emerson Benson, Col. US Army. birth, death & burial.
- [S54] Internet source/web sites inc. trees, ancestry.com, Jill Worthington family, no reference.
- [S52] US SS Index, SSN 541-05-6177, birth & death place & date.
- [S41] US census, 1920.
- [S42] US census, 1930.
- [S59] USPRI, US Select Military Records, 1950, 1961 & 1966; Walter Emerson Benson, US Army. 061950, BS in Biol. Univ. Oregon.
- [S98] US Census 1940.
- [S59] USPRI, US Veterans gravesites; Walter Emerson Benson, Col. US Army. birth, death & burial. wife Elsa P Benson.
- [S128] DNA Matches, Match at 16cM to MGJ. Common Ancestors: from John Reed Bettles, #788, via John Bettles, Edith Bettles, Mabel Worthington to this person; from all the Jefferies except LS.
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Velma Marian Benson1

F, #6068, (25 September 1919 - )
Birth* | 25 September 1919 | Velma Marian Benson was born on 25 September 1919 at Bremerton, Kitsap, Washington, USA.2 |
(Witness) Residence | 13 January 1920 | She lived with Clarence McClelland Benson and Mabel Worthington at 1310 Water Street, Bremerton, Kitsap, Washington, USA, together with Robert William Benson and Walter Emerson Benson.3 |
(Witness) Milit-Beg | 9 April 1930 | Velma Marian Benson witnessed the beginning of military service of Clarence McClelland Benson and Mabel Worthington on 9 April 1930 at 1411 14th Avenue, Nampa, Canyon, Idaho, USA.4 |
(Witness) Residence | 4 November 1940 | Velma Marian Benson lived with Clarence McClelland Benson at 1869 SW 11th Avenue, Portland, Multnomah, Oregon, USA, together with Robert William Benson, Walter Emerson Benson and Ruth Lorraine Benson.5 |
Marriage* | 27 November 1947 | Velma Marian Benson married Herbert Mayhew Ackley on 27 November 1947 at Portland, Multnomah, Oregon, USA.6 |
Citations
- [S54] Internet source/web sites inc. trees, ancestry.com, Berquist Altland Jordan family, no reference.
- [S59] USPRI, Washington birth records, 1931 reel2. parents Clarence M & Mabel Worthington.
- [S41] US census, 1920.
- [S42] US census, 1930.
- [S98] US Census 1940.
- [S59] USPRI, Oregon Marriage Index, Multnomah, OR, 26 10155.
- [S103] Unknown author, "City Directories", in Sacramento City Directory with parents & sister, 1970. birth est.
- [S103] Unknown author, "City Directories", in Sacramento City Directory with parents & brother, 1970. birth est.
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Samuel Arthur Benson1

M, #6069, (5 July 1917 - before 1920)
Citations
- [S59] USPRI, Washington birth records, 1931 reel 2. parents Clarence McL & Mabel Worthington.
- [S41] US census, 1920, not in census.
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Ruth Lorraine Benson1

F, #6070, (19 April 1923 - 9 January 2018)
Birth* | 19 April 1923 | Ruth Lorraine Benson was born on 19 April 1923 at Bremerton, Kitsap, Washington, USA.3 |
(Witness) Milit-Beg | 9 April 1930 | She witnessed the beginning of military service of Clarence McClelland Benson and Mabel Worthington on 9 April 1930 at 1411 14th Avenue, Nampa, Canyon, Idaho, USA.4 |
(Witness) Residence | 4 November 1940 | Ruth Lorraine Benson lived with Clarence McClelland Benson at 1869 SW 11th Avenue, Portland, Multnomah, Oregon, USA, together with Robert William Benson, Velma Marian Benson and Walter Emerson Benson.5 |
Marriage* | 1945 | Ruth Lorraine Benson married Marvin Lightle Crenshaw in 1945 at Portland, Multnomah, Oregon, USA.6 |
Residence* | 1953 | Ruth Lorraine Benson and Marvin Lightle Crenshaw lived at 14334, SE Bush Street, Portland, Multnomah, Oregon, USA.6 |
Death* | 9 January 2018 | Ruth Lorraine Benson died on 9 January 2018 at Vancouver, Clark, Washington, USA, aged 94.1 |
Note* | | She is a match to MC & EN through a test on her daughter Christalee Crenshaw (Allen).7 |
Citations
- [S54] Internet source/web sites inc. trees, Benson/Worthington family tree, Christalee Allen, Ancestry.com.
- [S54] Internet source/web sites inc. trees, ancestry.com, Berquist Altland Jordan family, no reference.
- [S59] USPRI, Public Records Index, 1993, birth date, residence.
- [S42] US census, 1930.
- [S98] US Census 1940.
- [S103] Unknown author, "City Directories", in Portland City Directory, 1953. birth est.
- [S128] DNA Matches, test on Christalee Crenshaw (Allen) at 8cM to MC & EN. Ancestry.com as common ancestor from Elizabeth Skinner.
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Elsa Marie Peterson1

F, #6071, (6 July 1922 - 6 April 2012)
Birth* | 6 July 1922 | Elsa Marie Peterson was born on 6 July 1922 at Clackamas, Oregon, USA.1 |
Residence* | 18 April 1940 | She lived at 5424 NE Ainsworth Street, Englewood, Multnomah, Oregon, USA.2 |
Marriage* | 1945 | She married Walter Emerson Benson, son of Clarence McClelland Benson and Mabel Worthington, in 1945 at Portland, Multnomah, Oregon, USA.1 |
Note* | | Elsa Marie Peterson and Walter Emerson Benson Colonel Walter E. Benson, Sr. is missed by many. He leaves a wife, 5 children, and 6 grandchildren behind.1 |
Residence | | Elsa Marie Peterson lived at Apt 149, 855 E Basse Road, San Antonio, Bexar, Texas, USA.3 |
Death* | 6 April 2012 | She died on 6 April 2012 at San Antonio, Bexar, Texas, USA, aged 89.1 |
Citations
- [S59] USPRI, US Veterans gravesites; Walter Emerson Benson, Col. US Army. birth, death & burial. wife Elsa P Benson.
- [S98] US Census 1940, with parents Charles I & Emma C Peterson & 2 sisters.
- [S59] USPRI, Elsa Benson, 1993, address.
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Sarah Elizabeth Annie Barrett1

F, #6072, (1870 - 1938)
Birth* | 1870 | Sarah Elizabeth Annie Barrett was born in 1870 at Tuckingmill, Cambourne, Cornwall, England.2 |
Baptism | 19 August 1870 | She was baptized on 19 August 1870 at Tuckingmill, Cambourne, Cornwall, England.2 |
Marriage* | 17 February 1893 | She married John Bettles, son of John Bettles and Elizabeth Atterbury, on 17 February 1893 at Waverley, Sydney, NSW, Australia.1 |
Residence* | 1919 | Sarah Elizabeth Annie Barrett and John Bettles lived at Burraga, NSW, Australia, together with Baden Bassett Bettles and Ida Sarah Bettles.3 |
Death* | 1938 | Sarah Elizabeth Annie Barrett died in 1938 at Wyong, NSW, Australia.4 |
Citations
- [S97] Australia BMD Indices, marriage; Annie Barrett & John Bettles, Waverley NSW, 1893, no 7353.
- [S65] England & Wales Christenings, bapt., Sarah Elizabeth Annie Barret, mother Elizabeth Jane, Tuckingmill, Cornwall, FFN 1596289.
- [S103] Unknown author, "City Directories", Sands Directory Sydney & NSW, 1919, p 906.
- [S97] Australia BMD Indices, death; Sarah Elizabeth Annie Bettles, parents John & Elizabeth Jane Barnett, Wyong, NSW, 1938, no 17861.
- [S97] Australia BMD Indices, birth; John L Bettles; parents John Bettles & Sarah AE, Katoomba NSW, 1893, no 18288.
- [S97] Australia BMD Indices, birth; Bertie W Bettles; parents John Bettles & Sarah AE, Katoomba NSW, 1896, no 31422.
- [S97] Australia BMD Indices, birth; Elizabeth AM Bettles; parents John Bettles & Sarah AE, Rylestone NSW, 1899, no 15704.
- [S97] Australia BMD Indices, birth; Baden B Bettles; parents John Bettles & Sarah EA, Rockley, NSW, 1900, no 25970.
- [S97] Australia BMD Indices, birth; Ida S Bettles; parents John Bettles & Sarah EA, Rockley, NSW, 1902, no 25922.
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John Laurence Bettles1

M, #6073, (17 November 1893 - 14 April 1985)
Birth* | 17 November 1893 | John Laurence Bettles was born on 17 November 1893 at Katoomba, NSW, Australia.1 |
Marriage* | 1933 | He married Olga May Smith in 1933 at Bathurst, NSW, Australia.2 |
(Witness) Residence | 1937 | John Laurence Bettles lived with John Bettles at Main Street, Burraga, NSW, Australia, together with Baden Bassett Bettles.3 |
Employment* | 1954 | John Laurence Bettles was employed as labourer.4 |
Residence* | 1954 | He and Olga May Smith lived at 11 Monty Walk, Bathurst, NSW, Australia.4 |
Residence | 1958 | John Laurence Bettles and Olga May Smith lived at 11 Monty Walk, Bathurst, NSW, Australia.5 |
Residence* | 1963 | John Laurence Bettles and Olga May Smith lived at 11 Monty Walk, Bathurst, NSW, Australia.6 |
Residence | 1980 | John Laurence Bettles and Olga May Smith lived at 11 Monty Walk, Bathurst, NSW, Australia.7 |
Death* | 14 April 1985 | John Laurence Bettles died on 14 April 1985 at 11 Monty Walk, Bathurst, NSW, Australia, aged 91.1 |
Citations
- [S97] Australia BMD Indices, birth; John L Bettles; parents John Bettles & Sarah AE, Katoomba NSW, 1893, no 18288.
- [S97] Australia BMD Indices, marriage; Olga M Smith & John L Bettles, Bathurst NSW, 1933, no 13260.
- [S60] Aus Elect. Roll, Macquarie, Bathurst, Burraga,1937, p 1.
- [S60] Aus Elect. Roll, Macquarie, Bathurst, 1954, p 10.
- [S60] Aus Elect. Roll, Macquarie, Bathurst, 1958, p 11.
- [S60] Aus Elect. Roll, Macquarie, Bathurst, 1963, p 11.
- [S60] Aus Elect. Roll, Calare, Bathurst, 1980, p 4.
- [S60] Aus Elect. Roll, Macquarie, Bathurst, 1958, p 11. living with John L & Olga.
- [S60] Aus Elect. Roll, Warringah, Bathurst, 1963, p 2.
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Olga May Smith1

F, #6074, (1900 - April 1996)
Birth* | 1900 | Olga May Smith was born in 1900 at Bathurst, NSW, Australia.1 |
Marriage* | 1933 | She married John Laurence Bettles, son of John Bettles and Sarah Elizabeth Annie Barrett, in 1933 at Bathurst, NSW, Australia.1 |
Residence* | 1954 | Olga May Smith and John Laurence Bettles lived at 11 Monty Walk, Bathurst, NSW, Australia.2 |
Residence | 1958 | Olga May Smith and John Laurence Bettles lived at 11 Monty Walk, Bathurst, NSW, Australia.3 |
Residence | 1963 | Olga May Smith and John Laurence Bettles lived at 11 Monty Walk, Bathurst, NSW, Australia.4 |
Residence | 1980 | Olga May Smith and John Laurence Bettles lived at 11 Monty Walk, Bathurst, NSW, Australia.5 |
Death* | April 1996 | Olga May Smith died in April 1996 at 11 Monty Walk, Bathurst, NSW, Australia.1 |
Citations
- [S97] Australia BMD Indices, marriage; Olga M Smith & John L Bettles, Bathurst NSW, 1933, no 13260.
- [S60] Aus Elect. Roll, Macquarie, Bathurst, 1954, p 10.
- [S60] Aus Elect. Roll, Macquarie, Bathurst, 1958, p 11.
- [S60] Aus Elect. Roll, Macquarie, Bathurst, 1963, p 11.
- [S60] Aus Elect. Roll, Calare, Bathurst, 1980, p 4.
- [S60] Aus Elect. Roll, Macquarie, Bathurst, 1958, p 11. living with John L & Olga.
- [S60] Aus Elect. Roll, Warringah, Bathurst, 1963, p 2.
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Herbert William Bettles1

M, #6075, (1896 - 11 July 1918)
Birth* | 1896 | Herbert William Bettles was born in 1896 at Katoomba, NSW, Australia.1 |
Milit-Beg* | 17 July 1915 | He began military service on 17 July 1915 at Liverpool, Sydney, NSW, Australia.2 |
Note* | 7 April 1917 | He 168 Hours detention for 1) neglecting to obey orders, 2) making false statement, 3) using obscene language, 4) Insolence to superior officer. on 7 April 1917 at Wareham, Dorset, England.2 |
Marriage* | 23 April 1917 | He married Rose Violet Clarke on 23 April 1917 at Christchurch, Hampshire, England.3 |
Residence* | June 1918 | Herbert William Bettles and Rose Violet Clarke lived at 38 York Place, Pokesdown, Bournemouth, Dorset, England.4 |
Death* | 11 July 1918 | Herbert William Bettles died on 11 July 1918 at France killed in action.5 |
Burial* | 12 August 1918 | He was buried on 12 August 1918 at Franvillers Communal Cemetery, Franvillers, Picardy, France.5 |
Citations
- [S97] Australia BMD Indices, birth; Bertie W Bettles; parents John Bettles & Sarah AE, Katoomba NSW, 1896, no 31422.
- [S38] Australian War Memorial .pdf copies of original typed records.
- [S69] England & Wales Marriages 1538-1940, marriage; Rose V Clarke & Herbert W Bettles, Chrsitchurch, Hants., Apr-Jun 1917 vol 2b 1438.
- [S106] UK Commonwealth War Graves, France, Franvillers, Bonnay, Heilly. Bettles, Lce. Cpl. Herbert William, 3249. 54th Bn. Aus Inf. kia. address of wife.
- [S106] UK Commonwealth War Graves, France, Franvillers, Bonnay, Heilly. Bettles, Lce. Cpl. Herbert William, 3249. 54th Bn. Aus Inf. kia.
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Rose Violet Clarke1

F, #6076, (September 1897 - )
Birth* | September 1897 | Rose Violet Clarke was born in September 1897 at Pokesdown, Bournemouth, Dorset, England.2 |
Residence* | 2 April 1911 | She lived at 38 York Place, Pokesdown, Bournemouth, Dorset, England.3 |
Marriage* | 23 April 1917 | She married Herbert William Bettles, son of John Bettles and Sarah Elizabeth Annie Barrett, on 23 April 1917 at Christchurch, Hampshire, England.4 |
Residence* | June 1918 | Rose Violet Clarke and Herbert William Bettles lived at 38 York Place, Pokesdown, Bournemouth, Dorset, England.5 |
Marriage* | December 1922 | Rose Violet Clarke married Edwin R Whittle in December 1922 at Christchurch, Hampshire, England.6 |
Citations
- [S17] BMD indices, birth, Christchurch, Hants., Jul-Sep 1897, vol b 643.
- [S69] England & Wales Marriages 1538-1940, marriage; Rose Violet Clark & Herbert W Bettles, Bournemouth, Hants., Apr-Jun 1917.
- [S68] The England & Wales 1911 census, with parents Thomas Frederick & Alice Clarke & siblings.
- [S69] England & Wales Marriages 1538-1940, marriage; Rose V Clarke & Herbert W Bettles, Chrsitchurch, Hants., Apr-Jun 1917 vol 2b 1438.
- [S106] UK Commonwealth War Graves, France, Franvillers, Bonnay, Heilly. Bettles, Lce. Cpl. Herbert William, 3249. 54th Bn. Aus Inf. kia. address of wife.
- [S69] England & Wales Marriages 1538-1940, marriage; Rose V Bettles & Edwin R Whittle, Christchurch, Hants., Oct-Dec 1922vol 2b 1649.
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Elizabeth Ann May Bettles1

F, #6077, (1899 - 5 June 1981)
Birth* | 1899 | Elizabeth Ann May Bettles was born in 1899 at Rylstone, NSW, Australia.1 |
Name Variation | 1929 | She was also known as Annie Elizabeth May Bettles.2 |
Marriage* | September 1929 | She married Thomas Bell Phillips Whildon in September 1929 at Darlinghurst, Sydney, NSW, Australia.2 |
Divorce* | 4 April 1935 | Elizabeth Ann May Bettles and Thomas Bell Phillips Whildon were divorced on 4 April 1935 at Sydney, NSW, Australia.3,4 |
Residence* | 1943 | Elizabeth Ann May Bettles lived at 55 Surrey Street, Darlinghurst, Sydney, NSW, Australia, together with John Bettles.5 |
Residence | 1963 | Elizabeth Ann May Bettles lived at 25 Orwell Street, Potts Point, Sydney, NSW, Australia.6 |
Death* | 5 June 1981 | She died on 5 June 1981 at NSW, Australia.1 |
Citations
- [S97] Australia BMD Indices, birth; Elizabeth AM Bettles; parents John Bettles & Sarah AE, Rylestone NSW, 1899, no 15704.
- [S97] Australia BMD Indices, marriage; Thomas B P Whildon & Annie E M Bettles, Sydney, NSW, 1929, no 10445.
- [S97] Australia BMD Indices, divorce; Thomas B P Whildon & Annie E M Bettles, Sydney, NSW, 1935.
- [S122] Newspaper records, Sydney Morning Herald, divorce judgement to wife,5 Apr 1935, Justice Boyce.
- [S60] Aus Elect. Roll, East Sydney, Darlinghurst, 1943, p 12.
- [S60] Aus Elect. Roll, Wentworth, Potts Point, 1963, p 6.
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Baden Bassett Bettles1

M, #6078, (5 July 1900 - 21 January 1967)
Birth* | 5 July 1900 | Baden Bassett Bettles was born on 5 July 1900 at Rockley, Sydney, NSW, Australia.1 |
(Witness) Residence | 1919 | He lived with John Bettles and Sarah Elizabeth Annie Barrett at Burraga, NSW, Australia, together with Ida Sarah Bettles.2 |
ResearchNote* | 1924 | Research Note: Baden has a child but have not information on name or mother as of Aug 2016.3 |
Criminal* | 28 October 1925 | Baden Bassett Bettles was issued a warrant for non payment of child support. on 28 October 1925 at Lithgow, NSW, Australia.3 |
(Witness) Residence | 1930 | He lived with John Bettles at Main Street, Burraga, NSW, Australia.4 |
(Witness) Residence | 1937 | Baden Bassett Bettles lived with John Bettles at Main Street, Burraga, NSW, Australia, together with John Laurence Bettles.5 |
Employment* | 1954 | Baden Bassett Bettles was employed as labourer.6 |
Residence* | 1954 | He lived at 58 Keppel Street, Bathurst, NSW, Australia.6 |
Residence | 1963 | He lived at Main Street, Burraga, NSW, Australia.7 |
Death* | 21 January 1967 | He died on 21 January 1967 at Burraga, NSW, Australia, aged 66.8 |
Burial* | February 1967 | He was buried in February 1967 at Burraga General Cemetery, Burraga, NSW, Australia.9 |
Citations
- [S97] Australia BMD Indices, birth; Baden B Bettles; parents John Bettles & Sarah EA, Rockley, NSW, 1900, no 25970.
- [S103] Unknown author, "City Directories", Sands Directory Sydney & NSW, 1919, p 906.
- [S122] Newspaper records, NSW Police Gazette, 28 Oct 1925, p 572. Warrant for arrest of Baden Bettles for non-payment of child support, 17pounds.
- [S60] Aus Elect. Roll, Macquarie, Bathurst, Burraga,1930, p 1.
- [S60] Aus Elect. Roll, Macquarie, Bathurst, Burraga,1937, p 1.
- [S60] Aus Elect. Roll, Macquarie, Bathurst, 1954, p 10.
- [S60] Aus Elect. Roll, Hume, Burraga,1963, p 2.
- [S54] Internet source/web sites inc. trees, www.findagrave.com, #127256244. no picture date wrong on record.
- [S54] Internet source/web sites inc. trees, www.findagrave.com, #127256244. no picture.
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Ida Sarah Bettles1

F, #6079, (1902 - 1979)
Birth* | 1902 | Ida Sarah Bettles was born in 1902 at Rockley, Sydney, NSW, Australia.1 |
(Witness) Residence | 1919 | She lived with John Bettles and Sarah Elizabeth Annie Barrett at Burraga, NSW, Australia, together with Baden Bassett Bettles.2 |
Name Variation | 1919 | Ida Sarah Bettles was also known as Ida Ada Bettles.3 |
Marriage* | 1927 | She married Nathaniel William Wright in 1927 at Bathurst, NSW, Australia.4 |
Residence* | 1930 | Ida Sarah Bettles and Nathaniel William Wright lived at Godfrey's Creek, Cowra, NSW, Australia.3 |
Residence* | 1943 | Ida Sarah Bettles lived at 4 Parkes Street, Cowra, NSW, Australia.5 |
Residence | 1958 | She lived at 4 Parkes Street, Cowra, NSW, Australia.6 |
Residence | 1958 | She lived at 4 Parkes Street, Cowra, NSW, Australia, together with Ida Lorraine Wright.7 |
Death* | 1979 | Ida Sarah Bettles died in 1979 at NSW, Australia.1 |
Citations
- [S97] Australia BMD Indices, birth; Ida S Bettles; parents John Bettles & Sarah EA, Rockley, NSW, 1902, no 25922.
- [S103] Unknown author, "City Directories", Sands Directory Sydney & NSW, 1919, p 906.
- [S60] Aus Elect. Roll, Werriwa, Boorowa,1930, p 35.
- [S97] Australia BMD Indices, marriage; Ida A Bettles & Nathaniel W Wright, Bathurst, NSW, 1927. no 17740.
- [S60] Aus Elect. Roll, Calare, Cowra,1943, p 80.
- [S60] Aus Elect. Roll, Electoral Roll, Calare, Cowra, 1958.
- [S60] Aus Elect. Roll, Calare, Cowra,1958, p 98.
- [S97] Australia BMD Indices, death; Ida Lorraine Wales, mother Ida Bettle, father Nathaniel Wright, Footscray, VIC, 1966. no 6915.
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Thomas Bell Phillips Whildon1

M, #6080, (1895 - 13 July 1964)
Birth* | 1895 | Thomas Bell Phillips Whildon was born in 1895 at Mosman, Sydney, NSW, Australia.1 |
Marriage* | September 1929 | He married Elizabeth Ann May Bettles, daughter of John Bettles and Sarah Elizabeth Annie Barrett, in September 1929 at Darlinghurst, Sydney, NSW, Australia.2 |
Divorce* | 4 April 1935 | Thomas Bell Phillips Whildon and Elizabeth Ann May Bettles were divorced on 4 April 1935 at Sydney, NSW, Australia.3,4 |
Death* | 13 July 1964 | Thomas Bell Phillips Whildon died on 13 July 1964 at 492 Forest Road, Bexley, Sydney, NSW, Australia.5 |
Citations
- [S97] Australia BMD Indices, birth; Thomas B P Whildon; parents William J & Agnes J, Mosman, NSW, 1895, no 34412.
- [S97] Australia BMD Indices, marriage; Thomas B P Whildon & Annie E M Bettles, Sydney, NSW, 1929, no 10445.
- [S97] Australia BMD Indices, divorce; Thomas B P Whildon & Annie E M Bettles, Sydney, NSW, 1935.
- [S122] Newspaper records, Sydney Morning Herald, divorce judgement to wife,5 Apr 1935, Justice Boyce.
- [S122] Newspaper records, death notice, SMH with date & address. no children noted.
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Laurence John Bettles1

M, #6082
Citations
- [S60] Aus Elect. Roll, Macquarie, Bathurst, 1958, p 11. living with John L & Olga.
- [S60] Aus Elect. Roll, Macquarie, Bathurst, 1958, p 11. living with John L & Olga and Laurence John, his wife?
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Thelma Phyllis (?)1

F, #6083
Citations
- [S60] Aus Elect. Roll, Macquarie, Bathurst, 1958, p 11. living with John L & Olga and Laurence John, his wife?
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Trevor Samuel Bettles1

M, #6084, (28 September 1940 - 14 October 2015)
Citations
- [S60] Aus Elect. Roll, Warringah, Bathurst, 1963, p 2.
- [S60] Aus Elect. Roll, Calare, Bathurst, 1980, p 4.
- [S59] USPRI, A person of this name is in the US Obituary Collection, from Legacy?
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Patricia Mary (?)1

F, #6085
Citations
- [S60] Aus Elect. Roll, Calare, Bathurst, 1980, p 4.
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Nathaniel William Wright1

M, #6086, (7 August 1902 - )
Birth* | 7 August 1902 | Nathaniel William Wright was born on 7 August 1902 at Carcoar, NSW, Australia.2 |
Marriage* | 1927 | He married Ida Sarah Bettles, daughter of John Bettles and Sarah Elizabeth Annie Barrett, in 1927 at Bathurst, NSW, Australia.1 |
Residence* | 1930 | Nathaniel William Wright and Ida Sarah Bettles lived at Godfrey's Creek, Cowra, NSW, Australia.3 |
Occupation* | 1930 | The occupation of Nathaniel William Wright was 'farmer.3' |
Residence* | 1980 | He lived at 15 Brougham Street, Cowra, NSW, Australia.4 |
Citations
- [S97] Australia BMD Indices, marriage; Ida A Bettles & Nathaniel W Wright, Bathurst, NSW, 1927. no 17740.
- [S97] Australia BMD Indices, birth; parents Nathaniel & Rose Wright, Carcoar, NSW, 1902. no 21023.
- [S60] Aus Elect. Roll, Werriwa, Boorowa,1930, p 35.
- [S60] Aus Elect. Roll, Electoral Roll, Hume, Cowra, 1980. with Andrew John Wales.
- [S97] Australia BMD Indices, death; Ida Lorraine Wales, mother Ida Bettle, father Nathaniel Wright, Footscray, VIC, 1966. no 6915.
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Ida Lorraine Wright1

F, #6087, (1932 - 1966)
Citations
- [S97] Australia BMD Indices, death; Ida Lorraine Wales, mother Ida Bettle, father Nathaniel Wright, Footscray, VIC, 1966. no 6915.
- [S60] Aus Elect. Roll, Calare, Cowra,1958, p 98.
- [S97] Australia BMD Indices, death; Ida Lorraine Wales, 34, mother Ida Bettles, father Nathaniel Wright, Footscray, VIC, 1966. no 6915.
- [S60] Aus Elect. Roll, Electoral Roll, Hume, Cowra, 1980. with his grandfather.
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Peter Thornton1 
M, #6088, (23 August 1881 - March 1952)
Birth* | 23 August 1881 | Peter Thornton was born on 23 August 1881 at Tottington, Lancashire, England.2 |
Residence* | 30 March 1901 | He lived at 8 Victoria Street, Tottington, Lancashire, England.3 |
Employment* | 30 March 1901 | He was employed as Shop assistant.4 |
Marriage* | 2 April 1905 | He married Elizabeth Redgate, daughter of William Redgate and Ada Bettles, on 2 April 1905 at St Anne's Church, Derby, Derbyshire, England.1 |
Employment | 2 April 1911 | Peter Thornton was employed as Dairy Shopman.5 |
Residence* | 2 April 1911 | He and Elizabeth Redgate lived at 69 Red Cross Street, Rochdale, Lancashire, England, together with Esther Grace Thornton, Ada Constance Thornton, John Laurence Thornton and Geoffrey Thornton.5 |
Residence | 1939 | Peter Thornton and Elizabeth Redgate lived together with Esther Grace Thornton and William Bettles.6 |
Death* | March 1952 | Peter Thornton died in March 1952 at Rochdale, Lancashire, England, aged 70.7 |
Citations
- [S69] England & Wales Marriages 1538-1940, marriage; Elizabeth Redgate & Peter Thornton, Derby, Derbys., Apr-Jun 1905, vol7b 1091.
- [S17] BMD indices, birth, Bury, Lancs., Oct-Dec 1881, vol 8c 445.
- [S35] Extracted from the 1901 census, with mother, Esther, & siblings.
- [S35] Extracted from the 1901 census.
- [S68] The England & Wales 1911 census.
- [S124] 1939 register, Colin Wood's research.
- [S78] England & Wales Death Index 1916-2005, death, age 70, Rochdale, Lancs., Mar 1952, vol 10f 419.
- [S78] England & Wales Death Index 1916-2005, death, age 94, Bolton, Lancs., Mar 2000, B55A 0091B 267.
- [S17] BMD indices, birth, Shardlow, Derbys., Oct-Dec 1906, vol 7b 523.
- [S17] BMD indices, birth, Rochdale, Lancs., Oct-Dec 1908, vol 8e 52.
- [S78] England & Wales Death Index 1916-2005, death, age 91, Blackpool, Lancs., Nov 2001, A10D 5811A 99.
- [S96] England & Wales Birth Index 1916-2005, birth, Rochdale, Lancs., Apr-Jun 1920, vol 8e 46. mother Redgate.
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Esther Grace Thornton1 
F, #6089, (4 November 1905 - March 2000)
Birth* | 4 November 1905 | Esther Grace Thornton was born on 4 November 1905 at Long Eaton, Derbyshire, England.1 |
(Witness) Residence | 2 April 1911 | She lived with Peter Thornton and Elizabeth Redgate at 69 Red Cross Street, Rochdale, Lancashire, England, together with Ada Constance Thornton, John Laurence Thornton and Geoffrey Thornton.2 |
(Witness) Residence | 1939 | Esther Grace Thornton lived with Peter Thornton and Elizabeth Redgate together with William Bettles.3 |
Death* | March 2000 | Esther Grace Thornton died in March 2000 at Bolton, Lancashire, England, aged 94.1 |
Citations
- [S78] England & Wales Death Index 1916-2005, death, age 94, Bolton, Lancs., Mar 2000, B55A 0091B 267.
- [S68] The England & Wales 1911 census.
- [S124] 1939 register, Colin Wood's research.
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Ada Constance Thornton1 
F, #6090, (12 October 1906 - February 1999)
Birth* | 12 October 1906 | Ada Constance Thornton was born on 12 October 1906 at Long Eaton, Derbyshire, England.1 |
Baptism | 25 November 1906 | She was baptized on 25 November 1906 at St Lawrence's Church, Long Eaton, Derbyshire, England.2 |
(Witness) Residence | 2 April 1911 | She lived with Peter Thornton and Elizabeth Redgate at 69 Red Cross Street, Rochdale, Lancashire, England, together with Esther Grace Thornton, John Laurence Thornton and Geoffrey Thornton.3 |
Residence* | April 1939 | Ada Constance Thornton lived at 50 Fenton Street, Rochdale, Lancashire, England, together with William Bettles.4 |
Marriage* | June 1939 | Ada Constance Thornton married Sydney Wood in June 1939 at Rochdale, Lancashire, England.5 |
Death* | February 1999 | Ada Constance Thornton died in February 1999 at Rochdale, Lancashire, England, aged 92.6 |
Citations
- [S17] BMD indices, birth, Shardlow, Derbys., Oct-Dec 1906, vol 7b 523.
- [S65] England & Wales Christenings, bapt., Ada constance Thornto, parents Peter & Elizabeth,ffn 2082646.
- [S68] The England & Wales 1911 census.
- [S124] 1939 register, Colin Wood records.
- [S69] England & Wales Marriages 1538-1940, marriage; Ada C Thornton & Sydney Wood, Rochdale, Lancs., Apr-Jun 1939, vol 8e 74.
- [S78] England & Wales Death Index 1916-2005, death, age 92, Rochdale, Lancs., Feb 1999, B53A 0091B 225.
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