About John Betts
Lived 1650 – 1730 (aged 79–80). John Betts was an American politician.
John Betts (June 20, 1650 – 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.
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.
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Who was John Betts?
American colonial politician
When was John Betts born?
John Betts was born on 20 June 1650 in Guilford.
When did John Betts die?
John Betts died in 1730 in Wilton.
What was John Betts's occupation?
John Betts was a politician.
What nationality was John Betts?
John Betts was American.
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· DBpedia: John Betts (Connecticut politician)
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