Born in Harvey, Wells, North Dakota, United States
Ancestors 
Daughter of George Frank Betz
and Karolina (Schnabel) Betz
Sister of
Emila M Betz, Martha Emma (Betz) Fachner, Ella Norma Betz, William Arthur Betz and Lillian Hilda (Betz) Velinsky
Wife of
Joseph Marion Covello
— married
27 Feb 1932 in Vernalis, San Joaquin County, California, United States
[children unknown]
Died
at age 20
in Lodi, San Joaquin, California, United States
Profile last modified
| Created 23 Apr 2023
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Biography
Leona Alma (Betz) Covello was born on September 17, 1914 in Harvey, Wells, North Dakota, United States, daughter of George Frank Betz (1867–1932) and Karolina (Schnabel) Betz (1873–1943).
Her siblings were:
- Emila M Betz (1896–1942)
- Martha Emma (Betz) Fachner (1899–1953)
- Ella Norma Betz (1901–1988)
- William Arthur Betz (1908–1985)
- Lillian Hilda (Betz) Velinsky (~1910–1963)
Leona committed suicide on July 9, 1935 in Lodi, San Joaquin, California, United States, aged 20. She is commemorated at Lodi Memorial Park and Cemetery, Lodi, San Joaquin County, California, USA (plot: PIONEER I BLOCK 90 LOT 2).[1] [2]
In 1920, Leona (5) was living in household of George F Betz (52) in Wells, North Dakota with her parents, George F (52) and Caroline (46); and her siblings, William (12), and Hilda (9). [3]
| Name | Sex | Race | Age | Status | Relation | Occupation | Birth Place |
| George F Betz | M | White | 52 | Married | Head | New York | |
| Caroline Betz | F | White | 46 | Married | Wife | Russia | |
| William Betz | M | White | 12 | Single | Son | North Dakota | |
| Hilda Betz | F | White | 9 | Single | Daughter | North Dakota | |
| Leona Betz | F | White | 6 | Single | Daughter | North Dakota |
In 1930, Leona (15) was living in household of George F Betz (61) in Harvey, Wells with her parents, George F (61) and Caroline (53); and her brother, William A (22). [4]
| Name | Sex | Race | Age | Status | Relation | Occupation | Birth Place |
| George F Betz | M | White | 61 | Married | Head | New York | |
| Caroline Betz | F | White | 53 | Married | Wife | Russia | |
| Leona A Betz | F | White | 16 | Single | Daughter | North Dakota | |
| William A Betz | M | White | 22 | Single | Son | North Dakota |
| Date | Event | Location | [1] | 1867-01-05 | Birth of Father, George Frank | Redwood, Jefferson, New York, United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1873-12-03 | Birth of Mother, Karolina | Kherson, Russian Empire | |||||
| 1896-10-01 | Birth of Sister, Emila M | Fessenden, Wells | |||||
| 1899-11-20 | Birth of Sister, Martha Emma | North Dakota | |||||
| 1901-11-22 | Birth of Sister, Ella Norma | North Dakota | |||||
| 1908-12-21 | Birth of Brother, William Arthur | Harvey | |||||
| 1910-12-17 | Birth of Sister, Lillian Hilda | Wells | |||||
| 1914-09-17 | Birth | Harvey | [3] | ||||
| 1930 | Census | household of George F Betz (61) in Harvey, Wells | [4] | ||||
| 1932-03-06 | Death of Father, George Frank | Wells | |||||
| 1935-07-09 | Death | Lodi, San Joaquin | [1][2] | ||||
| 1942-11-25 | Death of Sister, Emila M | Elk Grove, Sacramento, California | |||||
| 1943-05-24 | Death of Mother, Karolina | Sacramento | |||||
| 1953-12-24 | Death of Sister, Martha Emma | Contra Costa, California | |||||
| 1963-10-13 | Death of Sister, Lillian Hilda | Opportunity, Spokane Valley, Spokane, Washington, United States | |||||
| 1985-01-26 | Death of Brother, William Arthur | Lodi, San Joaquin | |||||
| 1988-11-05 | Death of Sister, Ella Norma | San Joaquin |
Sources
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Death:
"California, County Birth and Death Records, 1800-1994"
citing Digital film/folder number: 004282295; FHL microfilm: 1831983; Image number: 283; Packet letter: A; Indexing batch: I01131-3
FamilySearch Record: QV37-6RDB (accessed 6 May 2024)
FamilySearch Image: 3QSQ-G9S6-G4CV
Leona Covello death 9 Jul 1935 (age 21), daughter of George Betz & Caroline Schnabel, wife of Joe Covello, in Stockton, San Joaquin, California, United States. - ↑ 2.0 2.1 Memorial: Find a Grave (has image)
Find A Grave: Memorial #129236303 (accessed 6 May 2024)
Memorial page for Leona Alma Betz Covello (17 Sep 1914-9 Jul 1935), citing Lodi Memorial Park and Cemetery, Lodi, San Joaquin County, California, USA (plot: PIONEER I BLOCK 90 LOT 2); Maintained by LyndaBentz (contributor 46997906). - ↑ 3.0 3.1 1920 Census:
"United States Census, 1920"
citing Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: T625; Line: 71; Digital film/folder number: 004966837; FHL microfilm: 1821341; Image number: 1000; Sheet number: 2; Sheet letter: B; Packet letter: A; Indexing batch: N03060-7
FamilySearch Record: MC8F-J8W (accessed 6 May 2024)
FamilySearch Image: 33S7-9RXF-XXM
Leona Betz (6), single daughter, in household of George F Betz (52) in Wells, North Dakota, United States. Born in North Dakota. - ↑ 4.0 4.1 1930 Census:
"United States Census, 1930"
citing Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: T626; Line: 59; Digital film/folder number: 004952347; FHL microfilm: 2341479; Image number: 317; Sheet number: 18; Sheet letter: B; Packet letter: A; Indexing batch: N03700-0
FamilySearch Record: XKVL-32H (accessed 6 May 2024)
FamilySearch Image: 33SQ-GR87-VFK
Leona A Betz (16), single daughter, in household of George F Betz (61) in Harvey, Wells, North Dakota, United States. Born in North Dakota.
See also:
- "California, County Marriages, 1850-1953"
citing Page: 66; Digital film/folder number: 005706893; FHL microfilm: 1841874; Image number: 70
FamilySearch Record: K82T-BSN (accessed 6 May 2024)
FamilySearch Image: 3QSQ-G93H-YZMP
Leona A Betz (18) marriage to Joseph M Covello (26 years) on 27 Feb 1932 in San Joaquin City, San Joaquin, California, United States.
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