John Betts (Connecticut politician)
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John Betts (June 20, 1650—c.June 1730) was a member of the House of Representatives of the Colony of Connecticut from Norwalk in the sessions of October 1708, May 1709, October 1710, May 1715, and May 1716.
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John Betts | |
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Member of the House of Representatives of the Colony of Connecticut from Norwalk[1] | |
In office October 1708 – October 1709 | |
Preceded by | Samuel Hanford |
Succeeded by | Samuel Keeler, Joseph Platt |
In office October 1710 – May 1711 | |
Preceded by | Samuel Betts, Joseph Platt |
Succeeded by | Samuel Hanford |
In office May 1715 – October 1715 | |
Preceded by | Joseph Platt, Samuel Comstock |
In office May 1716 – October 1716 | |
Succeeded by | Joseph Platt, John Raymond, Jr. |
Personal details | |
Born | (1650-06-20)June 20, 1650[2] Guilford, New Haven Colony[2] |
Died | ca. June 1730[2] Wilton parish, Norwalk, Connecticut Colony |
Spouse(s) | Hannah Bell or Mercy Fowler, Sarah Kellogg (daughter of Daniel Kellogg, widow of Samuel Brinsmade)[2] |
Children | both by first marriage: John Betts, Jr., Hannah Betts[2] |
Residence(s) | Guilford, New Haven Colony (up until February 25, 1673), Norwalk, Connecticut Colony (prior to 1687)[2] |
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He was born June 20, 1650, in Guilford, which at the time was a part of the New Haven Colony. He was the son of Thomas Betts and Sarah Marvin.