Charles Henry Betz (1878 - 1970)

Born 4 Jan 1878 in North Tonawanda, New York, United States

Ancestors

Husband of Mabel (Bartnic) Betz — married 11 Jun 1904 in Middleton, Dane, Wisconsin, United States

Husband of Alice Maude (Perry) Betz — married 13 Jul 1918 in Tonawanda, Erie, New York, United States

Descendants

Died 6 Jul 1970 at age 92 in Hennepin County, Minnesota

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Biography

Charles was born about 1878.

United States Census, 1880 - lists the family name as "Beetz". John and Wilhelmina lived in Wheatfield, New York. Children listed are: Charles age 2 and Maggie age 8 months.

New York State Census, 1892 - John and Minnie lived in Wheatfield Town, Niagra County, New York. Ages 37 and 39. Children listed are: Chas H. age 14, Maggie age 12, Merna age 8, John age 3.

Possible first marriage to Mabel Bartnic (or Barknic) in Middleton, WI on June 11, 1904. Her parents were John Bartnic and Mary Staat.

Wisconsin State Census 1905 lists Charles and Wife Mabel. Ages 26 and 20. Daughter Carrie, 1 month. He is listed as a "laborer".

United States Census 1910 lists Charles and wife Mable in Tonawanda, NY. Ages 32 and 25. Children: Carrie age 4 and Lily age 1. They were married 5 years. He is listed as a laborer in lumber yard. They lived at 186 Magana (sp) St, Tonawanda, New York.

Family Search.org has a wedding date to Alice Maud, however no link to document.

By 1918 his WWI draft application shows he was married to Alice Maud.

1920 Census list Charles as head of household, Alice M as wife. Children: Hazel V. - approx. 1906, Eileen - approx. 1907, Howard S. - approx. 1910, Mildred F. - approx. 1915, Woodrow K. - approx. 1916, Charles, Jr. - approx. 1917, and Gladys V. - approx. 1918. Hazel was born in Michigan, the other children were born in New York.

Is Carrie (Caroline) - I don't think so, but what about Eva and Hazel the same person?

Per the 1920 Census: They lived at 17 Seymour, Tonawanda, New York. He is listed as a "carpenter".

Per the 1930 Census: They lived at 286 Texas, St. Paul, Minnesota. He is listed as a "shingle dipper".

Per the 1940 Census: They lived at 206 Fenton, St. Paul, Minnesota. Charles, Howard, Woodrow and Charles Jr. were listed as "junk peddler".

April 27, 1942, he enlisted in the Army.

Sources

"United States Census, 1880," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:33SQ-GYBN-9JMQ?cc=1417683&wc=QZ2W-Y3M%3A1589409304%2C1589410674%2C1589398946%2C1589394969 : 24 December 2015), New York > Niagara > Wheatfield > ED 192 > image 47 of 60; citing NARA microfilm publication T9, (National Archives and Records Administration, Washington, D.C., n.d.)

"New York State Census, 1892," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:S3HT-D1XF-1Y?cc=1529100&wc=3FGD-K6V%3A69520601%2C69733701 : 22 May 2015), Niagara > Wheatfield Town, E.D. 05 > image 10 of 13; county offices, New York.

"Wisconsin, County Marriages, 1836-1911," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XRLG-C4L : 17 March 2018), Chas. H. Betz and Mabel Bartnic, 11 Jun 1904; citing Middleton, Dane, Wisconsin, United States, Wisconsin Historical Society, Madison; FHL microfilm 1,275,939.

"Wisconsin Birth Index, 1820-1907," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:VHHJ-Z4B : 4 December 2014), Carrie Betz, 30 May 1905; from "Wisconsin Births, 1820-1907," database, Ancestry (http://www.ancestry.com : 2000); citing Dane, Wisconsin, reel 0043, Wisconsin Department of Health and Family Services, Vital Records Division, Madison.

"Wisconsin Births and Christenings, 1826-1926," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XRN8-NHY : 11 February 2018), Carrie Betz, 30 May 1905; citing Black Earth Twp., Dane, Wisconsin, reference item 2 p 206; FHL microfilm 1,302,859.

"Wisconsin State Census, 1905," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:S3HT-6DHS-QSV?cc=1443899&wc=M6P7-ZWT%3A37220401%2C37249801 : 1 April 2016), Dane > Black Earth > image 8 of 10; State Historical Society, Madison.

"Wisconsin Birth Index, 1820-1907," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:VHHJ-ZSP : 4 December 2014), Agnes Betz, 07 Sep 1906; from "Wisconsin Births, 1820-1907," database, Ancestry (http://www.ancestry.com : 2000); citing Dane, Wisconsin, reel 0044, Wisconsin Department of Health and Family Services, Vital Records Division, Madison.

"Wisconsin Births and Christenings, 1826-1926," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XRND-V4D : 11 February 2018), Agnes Betz, 07 Sep 1906; citing Cross Plains, Dane, Wisconsin, reference item 2 p 455; FHL microfilm 1,302,859.

"Wisconsin, Death Records, 1867-1907," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XLFJ-DPB : 10 March 2018), Agnes Betz, 1906; citing Death, Cross Plains, Dane, Wisconsin, Wisconsin State Historical Society, Madison; FHL microfilm 1,310,178.

"Wisconsin Death Index, 1820-1907," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:VJG1-3GH : 12 December 2014), Agnes Betz, 26 Oct 1906; from "Wisconsin Deaths, 1820-1907," database, Ancestry (http://www.ancestry.com : 2000); citing p. 0101, volume 04, Dane, Wisconsin, reel 017, Wisconsin Department of Health and Family Services, Vital Records Division, Madison.

"United States Census, 1910," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:33S7-9RJ1-NYT?cc=1727033&wc=QZZ7-GRX%3A133641301%2C139219301%2C140452401%2C1589092025 : 24 June 2017), New York > Erie > Tonawanda Ward 1 > ED 298 > image 13 of 24; citing NARA microfilm publication T624 (Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.).

"United States World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:33S7-L165-9NP6?cc=1968530&wc=9FZG-C68%3A928312401%2C928753801 : 24 August 2019), New York > Erie County no 1; A-F > image 857 of 3380; citing NARA microfilm publication M1509 (Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.).

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"United States Census, 1930," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:33S7-9RH6-ZQ3?cc=1810731&wc=QZF3-5TB%3A648805901%2C650026201%2C650359601%2C1589282532 : 8 December 2015), Minnesota > Ramsey > St Paul > ED 62 > image 43 of 80; citing NARA microfilm publication T626 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 2002).

"United States Census, 1940," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QS7-89MT-Z4D7?cc=2000219&wc=QZXP-R8P%3A790104601%2C795680101%2C799547001%2C799547002 : accessed 24 June 2019), Minnesota > Ramsey > St. Paul City, St. Paul, Ward 6 > 90-99 St. Paul City Ward 6 (Tract 61 part) > image 18 of 27; citing Sixteenth Census of the United States, 1940, NARA digital publication T627. Records of the Bureau of the Census, 1790 - 2007, RG 29. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 2012.

"United States World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QKCH-YH3Z : 13 October 2017), Charles Henry Betz, 27 Apr 1942; citing NARA microfilm publication M1936, M1937, M1939, M1951, M1962, M1964, M1986, M2090, and M2097 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.).

Death Certificate Index Certificate Number: 1970-MN-018928 Death: July 6, 1970 County of Death: Hennepin County, Minnesota, United States Subject: Death records Type: Text, Government Record, Historical Records Mother's Maiden Name: ITEEN, Date of Birth: Jan 4 1878, Place of Birth: OUT OF STATE

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