John Betts (Connecticut politician)

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John Betts
Member of the
House of Representatives
of the
Colony of Connecticut
from Norwalk [1]
In office
October 1708  October 1709
Serving with Joseph Platt,
Samuel Keeler
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
Serving with John Read
Preceded by Joseph Platt,
Samuel Comstock
In office
May 1716  October 1716
Serving with John Copp
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 Guilford, New Haven Colony (up until February 25, 1673),
Norwalk, Connecticut Colony (prior to 1687)[2]

John Betts (June 20, 1650c.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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Preceded by
Samuel Hanford
Member of the
House of Representatives
of the
Colony of Connecticut
from Norwalk

October 1708 – October 1709
With: Joseph Platt
Samuel Keeler
Succeeded by
Samuel Keeler
Joseph Platt
Preceded by
Samuel Betts
Joseph Platt
Member of the
House of Representatives
of the
Colony of Connecticut
from Norwalk

October 1710 – May 1711
Succeeded by
Samuel Hanford
Preceded by
Joseph Platt
Samuel Comstock
Member of the
House of Representatives
of the
Colony of Connecticut
from Norwalk

May 1715 – October 1715
With: John Read
Succeeded by
Preceded by
Member of the
House of Representatives
of the
Colony of Connecticut
from Norwalk

May 1716 – October 1716
With: John Copp
Succeeded by
Joseph Platt
John Raymond, Jr.
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