Frank's Family Tree

Franz Michael METZ was born on 2 Aug 1828 in , , Germany. He died on 16 Dec 1906. He was buried in Oak Grove Cemetary, LaCrosse, LaCrosse, Wisconsin. He married Christina BETZ before 1857 in , LaCrosse, WI.

NAME: EV. LUTH. CHURCH BOOK 1 PAGE 63, 215, BOOK 2 PAGE 9 LACROSSE WI CHILDREN
BIRTH RECORDS

Birth date and place from TempleReady for Temple work abt 1826 Germany

Frank M. Metz
Birth: 2 Aug 1828, Germany
Death: 16 Dec 1906, LaCrosse, WI
Burial Memo: Oak Grove Cemetary, Sect 15
source: Bryan Betz

Christina Betz married Frank Metz (1828 - 1906). They lived in LaCrosse. Sophye can remember them. He was superintendent of the LaCrosse County poor farm at one time.
Their daughter married a man by the name of Ginsky who had a grocery store in LaCrosse.
Son Frank did not marry.
John Metz (1860? - 1914) operated the ice house on 13th and Redfield St. Their daughter married a Vold. No children.
Ethel Metz married and homesteaded in Montana.
Charles Metz and Alfred Metz I think lived in Colorado. - Lillie Betz Eggler

Christina BETZ [Parents] was born on 13 Jan 1830 in Wippenbach, Oberhessen, Hesse-Darmstadt, Germany. She was christened on 17 Jan 1830 in Evangelische Kirche, Selters, Hesse-Darmstadt, Germany. She died on 4 Feb 1903. She was buried in Oak Grove Cem, LaCrosse, LaCrosse, Wisconsin. She married Franz Michael METZ before 1857 in , LaCrosse, WI.

Temple work done under Christina (Christiana) Betz 1830
Seattle Temple B 25 Mar 1986 redone Lima Temple B 12 Oct 2002
E 27 Mar 1986 E cleared
P 26 Mar 1986 sealed to step mother P cleared right mother

Oak Grove Cemetery early records Christina (Betz)Metz 1/13/1830 - 2/4/1903
born in Germany, father Frank, husband Frank

5/29/03 From records of Bryan Betz...Frank is possible brother to Johannes (1802), which makes Christina a cousin to Frederich Betz (1827) rather then a sister??? (I don't think so)

Christina Betz
Birth: 13 Jan 1830, Germany
Death: 4 Feb 1903, LaCrosse, WI
Burial Memo: Oak Grove Cemetary, sect 15
Name of her father is shown as Frank on the La Crosse, Wisconsin Public
Library cemetery records. Her parents might be Johannis and Anna Marie. source: Bryan Betz

Baptism records from Evangelische Kirche Selters, Hesse-Darmstadt
(Translated):
Born: Christiane Betz January 7 1830 at noon in Wippenbach
Father is Johannes Betz, mother is Christiane Mueller
Christiane is the 3rd child and 2nd daughter
Christened January 17 1830
Witness is the daughter of Johannes Mueller

Children list from Bryan Betz
1 Frank Metz
Birth: 6 Nov 1857, La Crosse, La Crosse Co., Wisconsin
Death: 13 Jan 1893, LaCrosse, WI
Burial Memo: Oak Grove Cemetary, Sect 15
2 John C. Metz
Birth: abt 1860
Death: 1914
Burial Memo: Oak Grove Cemetary Is this the same son know as Charles?
3 Charles Metz
Birth: 12 Sep 1860
Live in Colorado? Is this the same son known as John C?
4 Friederich Ludvig Metz
Birth: 9 Jan 1863 possible son (Yes)
5 George Metz
Birth: 28 Dec 1866 possible son
6 Metz
Spouse: Ginsky
7 Ethel Metz
homesteaded in Montana with husband
8 Alfred Metz
Live in Colorado?

They had the following children:

		M	i	Frank METZ was born on 6 Nov 1857. He was christened on 13 Jan 1861 in La Crosse, La Crosse, Wisconsin. He died on 13 Jan 1893 in , La Crosse, Wisconsin. He was buried in Oak Grove Cemetary, LaCrosse, LaCrosse, Wisconsin. BIRTH: EV. LUTH. CHURCH RECORD BOOK 1 PAGE 63 LA CROSSE WI Frank Metz son of Franz Michael Metz and Christine Betz born 6 Nov 1857 baptized 13 Jan 1861 Burial Memo: Oak Grove Cemetary, Sect 15
		M	ii	Charles METZ was born on 12 Sep 1860. He was christened on 13 Jan 1861 in La Crosse, La Crosse, Wisconsin. BIRTH: EV. LUTH. CHURCH RECORD BOOK 1 PAGE 63 LA CROSSE WI Frank Metz son of Franz Michael Metz and Christine Betz born 6 Nov 1857 baptized 13 Jan 1861 (top of next page, pg 64) Charles Metz born 12 Sept 1860 baptized 13 Jan 1861 John C. Metz Birth: abt 1860 Death: 1914 Burial Memo: Oak Grove Cemetary Is this the same son know as Charles? Charles Metz Birth: 12 Sep 1860 Live in Colorado? source: Bryan Betz Is this the same son known as John C?
		M	iii	Friederich Ludvig METZ was born on 9 Jan 1863. He was christened on 12 Jul 1863 in La Crosse, La Crosse, Wisconsin. BIRTH: EV LUTH CHURCH LA CROSSE WI BOOK 1 PAGE 215 YEAR ADDED TO BAPISED
		M	iv	Georg METZ was born on 28 Dec 1866 in La Crosse, La Crosse, Wisconsin. He was christened on 3 Mar 1867 in La Crosse, La Crosse, Wisconsin. BIRTH: EV. LUTH. CHURCH RECORD LA CROSSE WI BOOK 2? PGE 9 BAPTIZED YEAR ADDED

Friederich VOIGT was born on 24 Sep 1824 in Stotenheim, Enford, Saxony, Germany. He died on 4 Aug 1900. He was buried in Oak Grove Cemetary, LaCrosse, LaCrosse, Wisconsin. He married Katharina Elisabetha BETZ about 1853 in , , WI, USA.

Temple work done under Friederich Voigt, born 1829

NAME: EV.LUTH. CHURCH RECORDS BOOK 1 PAGE 20 SON BAPTIZED RECORD

Census: 27 June 1870 LaCrosse, LaCrosse, Wisconsin
3738 Voigt Frederick 41 M Waganmaker Saxany (Saxony, Germany)
Lawn 36 F keeping house Hesse Darmstadt (Germany)
Charles 16 M Wagan Maker Wis
can't read 14 M at home "
can't read 12 F " "
Frederick 10 M " "
Eliza 8 F " "
William 6 M " "
John 4 M " "
twin Olgar 1 F " "
twin Edith 1 F " "

I also seen surname spelled VOIGHT

Friederich also noted as a blacksmith

Friederich Voight or Voigt
Birth: 24 Sep 1824, Stotenheim, Enford, Saxony, Germany
Death: 4 Aug 1900, La Crosse Co., Wisconsin
Burial: Oak Grove Cemetery, La Crosse Co., Wisconsin
source: IGI record for Frederick Voight married to an Eleanora Betz from WWW.familysearch.org

Fred Voight came to America at the age of 25 (1849) with his brother
Gustavus Voight. Two years later, about 1851, Fred married Eleanora Betz. In 1854 Fred and Eleanora came to La Crosse county. Fred along with his brother-in-law Freiderich Betz started a carriage manufacturing business. After the death of Freiderich Betz in 1870, Fred Voight formed Voight and Ritter carriage and wagon manufactures at No. 38 South Second Street, La Crosse, Wisconsin.

Katharina Elisabetha BETZ [Parents] was born on 23 May 1834 in Wippenbach, Oberhessen, Hesse-Darmstadt, Germany. She was christened on 8 Jun 1834 in Evangelische Kirche, Selters, Hesse-Darmstadt, Germany. She died on 23 Feb 1919 in , La Crosse, Wisconsin. She was buried on 25 Feb 1919. She married Friederich VOIGT about 1853 in , , WI, USA.

Temple work under Eleanor Betz born 1834
Seattle Temple B 25 Mar 1986 redone in Lima Temple B 30 Nov 2002
E 27 Mar 1986 E cleared
P 26 Mar 1986 sealed to step mother P cleared sealed to right mother

Chr: 8 Jun 1834, Evangelische Kirche Selters, Hesse-Darmstadt
Baptism records from Evangelische Kirche Selters, Hesse-Darmstadt
(Translated):
Born Katharina Elisabetha May 23 1834 at noon in Wippenbach
Father is Johannes Betz and Christiane Mueller
Katharina Elisabetha is the 5th child, 3rd daughter
Christened June 8 1834

Census: 27 June 1870 LaCrosse, LaCrosse, Wisconsin
3738 Voigt Frederick 41 M Waganmaker Saxany (Saxony, Germany)
Lawn 36 F keeping house Hesse Darmstadt (Germany)
Charles 16 M Wagan Maker Wis
can't read 14 M at home "
can't read 12 F " "
Frederick 10 M " "
Eliza 8 F " "
William 6 M " "
John 4 M " "
twin Olgar 1 F " "
twin Edith 1 F " "

Katharina Elisabetha "Eleonora" Betz
Birth: 23 May 1834, Darmstadt Hesse, Germany or 1828
Death: 23 Feb 1919, La Crosse Co., Wisconsin Burial: 25 Feb 1919
source: IGI record for Frederick Voight married to an Eleanora Betz from
WWW.familysearch.org (birthdate might be 1828 according to this source)
Katharina Elisabetha (b: May 23 1834, is probably our Eleonara Betz (b:May 23 1834) -Bryan Betz

They had the following children:

		M	i	Charles VOIGT was born in 1854 in , , Wisconsin. He died in 1927. He was buried in Oak Grove Cemetary, LaCrosse, LaCrosse, Wisconsin. Census: 27 June 1870 LaCrosse, LaCrosse, Wisconsin 3738 Voigt Frederick 41 M Waganmaker Saxany (Saxony, Germany) Lawn 36 F keeping house Hesse Darmstadt (Germany) Charles 16 M Wagan Maker Wis can't read 14 M at home " can't read 12 F " " Frederick 10 M " " Eliza 8 F " " William 6 M " " John 4 M " " twin Olgar 1 F " " twin Edith 1 F " "
		M	ii	Gustavus VOIGT was born in 1856 in , , Wisconsin. He died in Jun 1928. He was buried in Oak Grove Cemetary, LaCrosse, LaCrosse, Wisconsin. Census: 27 June 1870 LaCrosse, LaCrosse, Wisconsin 3738 Voigt Frederick 41 M Waganmaker Saxany (Saxony, Germany) Lawn 36 F keeping house Hesse Darmstadt (Germany) Charles 16 M Wagan Maker Wis can't read 14 M at home " can't read 12 F " " Frederick 10 M " " Eliza 8 F " " William 6 M " " John 4 M " " twin Olgar 1 F " " twin Edith 1 F " " Gustave A. Voight or Voigt Birth: 1856 Death: Jun 1928 Burial: La Crosse Co., Wisconsin Burial Memo: Oak Grove Cemetery source: Bryan Betz
		F	iii	Emma VOIGT was born in 1858 in , , Wisconsin. Census: 27 June 1870 LaCrosse, LaCrosse, Wisconsin 3738 Voigt Frederick 41 M Waganmaker Saxany (Saxony, Germany) Lawn 36 F keeping house Hesse Darmstadt (Germany) Charles 16 M Wagan Maker Wis can't read 14 M at home " can't read 12 F " " Frederick 10 M " " Eliza 8 F " " William 6 M " " John 4 M " " twin Olgar 1 F " " twin Edith 1 F " "
		M	iv	Friederich Wilhelm VOIGT was born on 11 Nov 1859. He was christened on 8 Apr 1860 in La Crosse, La Crosse, Wisconsin. BIRTH: EV. LUTH. LA CROSSE WI BOOK 1 PAGE 20 Census: 27 June 1870 LaCrosse, LaCrosse, Wisconsin 3738 Voigt Frederick 41 M Waganmaker Saxany (Saxony, Germany) Lawn 36 F keeping house Hesse Darmstadt (Germany) Charles 16 M Wagan Maker Wis can't read 14 M at home " can't read 12 F " " Frederick 10 M " " Eliza 8 F " " William 6 M " " John 4 M " " twin Olgar 1 F " " twin Edith 1 F " "
		F	v	Luise VOIGT was born on 22 Sep 1861 in La Crosse, La Crosse, Wisconsin. She was christened on 17 Aug 1862 in La Crosse, La Crosse, Wisconsin. BIRTH: EV. LUTH. LA CROSSE WI BOOK 1 PAGE 166 Census: 27 June 1870 LaCrosse, LaCrosse, Wisconsin 3738 Voigt Frederick 41 M Waganmaker Saxany (Saxony, Germany) Lawn 36 F keeping house Hesse Darmstadt (Germany) Charles 16 M Wagan Maker Wis can't read 14 M at home " can't read 12 F " " Frederick 10 M " " Eliza 8 F " " William 6 M " " John 4 M " " twin Olgar 1 F " " twin Edith 1 F " "
		M	vi	Adolph Wilhelm VOIGT was born on 23 May 1863. He was christened on 12 Jul 1863 in La Crosse, La Crosse, Wisconsin. He died on 21 Oct 1878. He was buried on 23 Oct 1878 in , La Crosse, Wisconsin. BIRTH: EV. LUTH. LA CROSSE WI BOOK 1 PAGE 215 YEAR ADDED TO BAPTISM DEATH: EV. LUTH. CHURCH RECORD, LA CROSSE WI BOOK 4 PG 5 ADOLPH WILHELM VOIGT SON OF FRIEDERCH VOIGHT & ELEONORE BETZ 21 OCT 1878 BURIED 23 OCT 15 YEARS 4 MONTHS 28 DAYS Census: 27 June 1870 LaCrosse, LaCrosse, Wisconsin 3738 Voigt Frederick 41 M Waganmaker Saxany (Saxony, Germany) Lawn 36 F keeping house Hesse Darmstadt (Germany) Charles 16 M Wagan Maker Wis can't read 14 M at home " can't read 12 F " " Frederick 10 M " " Eliza 8 F " " William 6 M " " John 4 M " " twin Olgar 1 F " " twin Edith 1 F " "
		M	vii	Johann Friederich VOIGT was born on 21 Jan 1866 in La Crosse, La Crosse, Wisconsin. He was christened on 8 Apr 1866 in La Crosse, La Crosse, Wisconsin. He died in Feb 1937. BIRTH: EV. LUTH. LA CROSSE WI BOOK 2 PAGE 15 YEAR ADDED TO BAPTISM Census: 27 June 1870 LaCrosse, LaCrosse, Wisconsin 3738 Voigt Frederick 41 M Waganmaker Saxany (Saxony, Germany) Lawn 36 F keeping house Hesse Darmstadt (Germany) Charles 16 M Wagan Maker Wis can't read 14 M at home " can't read 12 F " " Frederick 10 M " " Eliza 8 F " " William 6 M " " John 4 M " " twin Olgar 1 F " " twin Edith 1 F " " Betz book pg 11 cemetery record 2/22/1937 John E Voight
		F	viii	Olgar VOIGT was born in 1869 in , , Wisconsin. She died in Jan 1916. Census: 27 June 1870 LaCrosse, LaCrosse, Wisconsin 3738 Voigt Frederick 41 M Waganmaker Saxany (Saxony, Germany) Lawn 36 F keeping house Hesse Darmstadt (Germany) Charles 16 M Wagan Maker Wis can't read 14 M at home " can't read 12 F " " Frederick 10 M " " Eliza 8 F " " William 6 M " " John 4 M " " twin Olgar 1 F " " twin Edith 1 F " " Olga Voight or Voigt Death: Jan 1916 source: Bryan Betz Twin of Ida Voight. She may have been unmarried, since her obituary is Olga Voight. Betz book pg 11 cemetery record 7/28/1917 Olga Voight
		F	ix	Edith VOIGT was born in 1869 in , , Wisconsin. Census: 27 June 1870 LaCrosse, LaCrosse, Wisconsin 3738 Voigt Frederick 41 M Waganmaker Saxany (Saxony, Germany) Lawn 36 F keeping house Hesse Darmstadt (Germany) Charles 16 M Wagan Maker Wis can't read 14 M at home " can't read 12 F " " Frederick 10 M " " Eliza 8 F " " William 6 M " " John 4 M " " twin Olgar 1 F " " twin Edith 1 F " "

Johannes BETZ [Parents] was born on 30 Apr 1836 in Wippenbach, Oberhessen, Hesse-Darmstadt, Germany. He was christened on 23 May 1836 in Evangelische Kirche, Selters, Hesse-Darmstadt, Germany. He died on 10 Apr 1910 in , La Crosse, Wisconsin. He was buried on 13 Apr 1910 in Oak Grove Cem, LaCrosse, LaCrosse, Wisconsin. He married Christine SCHMIDT on 6 Nov 1859 in First LutheranChurch, LaCrosse, LaCrosse, Wisconsin.

BIRTH: EV. LUTH. CHURCH RECORD LA CROSSE WI BOOK 1 PAGE 147 FATHER NAME SPELLED
JEAN

John was born in Germany either 30 May 1836 or 30 April 1836, Oak Grove early records indicate a birth date of 30 May 1836 and a death date of 10 April 1910 with the note "aged 73 years, 10 months, and 10 days, born in Germany"

Information on the La Crosse Public Library website from a survey of the Oak Grove Cemetery gravestones indicates a birthdate of 30 April 1836 and a death date of 10 April 1910.

The funeral/Burial Report from the First Evangelical Lutheran Church (La Crosse, WI) lists a birth date of 30 April 1836 and a death date of 10 April 1910.
source: Bryan Betz

Census: Town of Campbell, LaCrosse, Wisconsin July 1870, pg 94
2021 BETZ John 35 M Famer Wurtembug (Wurttemberg)
Chrishina 35 F Keepinghouse "
John 10 M at home Wis
William 8 M " "
can't read 6 M " " "Gustave"
Ida 5 F " "

Wedding Bells LaCrosse County Date: 7 Nov 1859 Vol 3 page 94 Johannes Betz &
Ch. Schmitz

Temple work done under John Betz 1836 temple work being redone under Johannes Betz
Seattle Temple B 25 Mar 1986 ? temple B cleared
E 25 Mar 1986 E cleared
P 26 Mar 1986 sealed to step mother P cleared sealed to right mother

Baptism records from Evangelische Kirche Selters, Hesse-Darmstadt
(Translated):
Born Johannes Betz 30 April 1836 at noon in Wippenbach
Father is Johannes Betz, mother is Christiane Mueller
He is the 6th child, 3rd son
Christened 23 May 1836

Obituary - Monday April 11, 1910
The La Crosse Tribune, page 4
John Betz Dead Pioneer of County John Betz, one of the pioneers of La Crosse county, died at his home 1242 Adams street, Sunday, aged 74 years. Deceased was born in Germany and came to this country in 1865 <Note: he came to the US around 1850, but he must have come to La Crosse County in 1865>, settling in Smith’s coulee, where he lived up to about a month ago, when he removed to this city. He leaves a widow and four sons and one daughter. He had been in poor health for the past four years. The funeral will be held Wednesday afternoon at 2 o’clock from the house and at 2:30 o’clock from the German Lutheran church, Rev. J. T. Gamm officiating. Interment will be made in Oak Grove cemetery

Christine SCHMIDT was born in 1835 in , Wurttemberg, Germany. She died on 9 Jan 1916 in LaCrosse, LaCrosse, Wisconsin. She was buried on 11 Jan 1916 in Catholic Cemetery, LaCrosse, LaCrosse, Wisconsin. She married Johannes BETZ on 6 Nov 1859 in First LutheranChurch, LaCrosse, LaCrosse, Wisconsin.

NAME:SON'S BIRTH RECORD EV. LUTH. CHURCH RECORD LA CROSSE WI BOOK 1 PAGE 147

Census: Town of Campbell, LaCrosse, Wisconsin July 1870, pg 94
2021 BETZ John 35 M Famer Wurtembug (Wurttemberg)
Chrishina 35 F Keepinghouse "
John 10 M at home Wis
William 8 M " "
can't read 6 M " "
Ida 5 F " "

Wedding Bells LaCrosse County Date: 7 Nov 1859 Vol 3 page 94 Johannes Betz &
Ch. Schmitz

Name done in Dallas Temple as part of Jared Palmer's wedding
Christine Schmidt born 1835
sealing to spouse used 7 Nov 1859, LaCrosse, Wisconsin

Christina SCHMITZ (OR SCHMIDT)
Birth: 25 Jan 1838
Death: 9 Jan 1916, La Crosse, La Crosse Co., WI
Burial: Catholic Cemetery, La Crosse WI
Father: Wilhelm SCHMITZ
Christina’s maiden name is either SCHMITZ or SCHMIDT

Obituary - Monday January 10, 1916
The La Crosse Tribune, page 6 Mrs. Betz Dies
Mrs. Christina Betz, 77, died at the home of her son, Otto Betz, 1317 Johnson street, yesterday morning at 5 o’clock. Mrs. Betz had been a resident of La Crosse for a number of years. She has made her home with her son for the last six years, since she became a widow. Six sons and a daughter survive. Funeral services will be held tomorrow at 9 o’clock from Holy Trinity church. Rev. Father Rierster will officiate.

Marr: 6 Nov 1859, First Lutheran Church, La Crosse, La Crosse Co., WI
John Betz & Christine Schmitz were married 06 Nov 1859 at the First Luthern Church, La Crosse WI
The same day and at the same church John’s sister, Marie Betz was married to Friederich Diefenthaler.

They had the following children:

		M	i	John BETZ
		M	ii	Wilhelm Friederich BETZ was born on 3 Apr 1862. He was christened on 17 May 1862 in LaCrosse, LaCrosse, Wisconsin. He died on 16 Sep 1927. He was buried in Oak Grove Cem, LaCrosse, LaCrosse, Wisconsin. BIRTH: EV. LUTH. CHURCH RECORD LA CROSSE WI BOOK 1 PAGE 147 Census: Town of Campbell, LaCrosse, Wisconsin July 1870, pg 94 2021 BETZ John 35 M Famer Wurttemberg Chrishina 35 F Keepinghouse " John 10 M at home Wis William 8 M " " can't read 6 M " " Ida 5 F " " Wilhelm Friederich Betz son of Jean Betz and Christine Schmidt born 3 April 1862 baptized 17 May 1862 Census: LaCrosse, Wisconsin before June 1880 BETZ John W M 43 Farmer Cristina W F 42 Wife Keeping House John W M 19 son William W M 18 son Gustav W M 16 son Dora W F 14 Dauter Thekla W F 5 Dauter Otto W M 2 son Oak Grove Cemetery William Betz 4/3/1862 9/16/1927 This record for death date 1920 census LaCrosse, LaCrosse, Wisconsin ?? William 56 Wisconsin Ida 54 Wisconson Oscar Miller step son 26 Wisconsin
		M	iii	Gustave F. BETZ was born on 1 Apr 1864 in of Campbell, LaCrosse, Wisconsin. He died on 6 Aug 1916. He was buried in Oak Grove Cem, LaCrosse, LaCrosse, Wisconsin. Census: Town of Campbell, LaCrosse, Wisconsin July 1870, pg 94 2021 BETZ John 35 M Famer Wurttemberg Chrishina 35 F Keepinghouse " John 10 M at home Wis William 8 M " " can't read 6 M " " Ida 5 F " " Census: LaCrosse, Wisconsin before June 1880 BETZ John W M 43 Farmer Cristina W F 42 Wife Keeping House John W M 19 son William W M 18 son Gustav W M 16 son spelling of first name Dora W F 14 Dauter Thekla W F 5 Dauter Otto W M 2 son Temple work done under Gustav Betz born 1864
		F	iv	Ida BETZ was born in 1865 in of Campbell, LaCrosse, Wisconsin. Census: Town of Campbell, LaCrosse, Wisconsin July 1870, pg 94 2021 BETZ John 35 M Famer Wurttemberg Chrishina 35 F Keepinghouse " John 10 M at home Wis William 8 M " " can't read 6 M " " Ida 5 F " " Census: LaCrosse, Wisconsin before June 1880 BETZ John W M 43 Farmer Cristina W F 42 Wife Keeping House John W M 19 son William W M 18 son Gustav W M 16 son Dora W F 14 Dauter note spelling Ida Dora or Dora Ida Thekla W F 5 Dauter Otto W M 2 son
		F	v	Anna Barbara BETZ was born on 18 Dec 1871 in of Campbell, LaCrosse, Wisconsin. She was christened on 20 Aug 1876 in LaCrosse, LaCrosse, Wisconsin. She died on 24 Aug 1876. Ev. Luth Gemeinde Baptism 1869-1895 LaCrosse WI Book 3 47 Anna Barbara Betz daughter of Johannes Betz (death mark) Anna Chistine Schmitz 24 Aug 1876 Town of Campbell 18 Dec 1871 bap 20 Aug 1876 Pathem ?? 48 Thekla Chistine Betz 17 June 1874 Pathem?? NOTE spelling of names
		F	vi	Thekla Christine BETZ was born on 17 Jun 1874 in of Campbell, LaCrosse, Wisconsin. Ev. Luth Gemeinde Baptism 1869-1895 LaCrosse WI Book 3 47 Anna Barbara Betz daughter of Johannes Betz (death mark) Anna Chistine Schmitz 24 Aug 1876 Town of Campbell 18 Dec 1871 bap 20 Aug 1876 Pathem ?? 48 Thekla Chistine Betz 17 June 1874 Pathem?? NOTE spelling of names Census: LaCrosse, Wisconsin before June 1880 BETZ John W M 43 Farmer Cristina W F 42 Wife Keeping House John W M 19 son William W M 18 son Gustav W M 16 son Dora W F 14 Dauter Thekla W F 5 Dauter Otto W M 2 son Wisconsin Marriages 1820-1907 Betz Thecla Betz 24 Apr 1806 (could be typo, 1906) Lacr vol 6 page 271
		M	vii	Otto BETZ was born in 1878 in of Campbell, LaCrosse, Wisconsin. Census: LaCrosse, Wisconsin before June 1880 BETZ John W M 43 Farmer Cristina W F 42 Wife Keeping House John W M 19 son William W M 18 son Gustav W M 16 son Dora W F 14 Dauter Thekla W F 5 Dauter Otto W M 2 son found a marriage Otto Betz to Elisabeth Feyen 16 Oct 1906 in LaCrosse, Wisconsin 1920 census Otto Betz 42 Wisconsin Elizabeth 38 all in Wisconsin Leona daugher 11 Arthur son 8 (Anna??) daughter 6 (Calaway??) son 2

Heinrich RHODES was born on 3 May 1824 in Germany. He died on 17 Mar 1883. He was buried in St John Lutheran, Barre, LaCrosse, Wisconsin. He married Louisa BETZ on 5 May 1855 in LaCrosse, LaCrosse, WI.

MARRIAGE: LA CROSSE WI DAR VOL 1 PAGE 2
Sealed in SL Temple in 1979, see Marriage John Henry William RHODE (no "s")
Marriages, LaCrosse County; Louisa Betz to John Rhodes 5 May 1855

St John Lutheran Cemetery Barre, LaCrosse, Wisconsin
Rhode Louis Jun 22 1870 Apr 1 1926 SJ 1 1A 2 1
Rhode John Jan 25 1859 May 24 1936 SJ 1 1A 2 2 #3
Rhode William Sep 19 1862 Feb 14 1889 SJ 1 1A 2 3 #5
Rhode Charles Mar 12 1856 Sep 13 1858 SJ 1 1A 2 4 #1 child
Rhode Martin D Feb 11 1874 Jul 6 1877 SJ 1 1A 2 4 #11 child
Rhode Maria Jun 21 1857 Apr 17 1883 SJ 1 1A 2 4 #2 single
Rhode Louisa Apr 27 1839 Jan 25 1915 SJ 1 1A 2 5 mother ?
Rhode Heinrich May 3 1824 Mar 17 1883 SJ 1 1A 2 6 father ?
Rhode Henry G Jun 29 1866 Nov 24 1928 SJ 1 1A 1 6 #7
Rhode Ernest A Apr 26 1868 Aug 8 1938 SJ 42 9D 155 1 #8

Temple work under John Rhodes IGI notes 1979 only
under Heinrich Rhodes SGEOR B 8 Sep 2000 E 2 Feb 2001

Bryan Betz records
added Louis Rhode (22 Jun 1870) as child but they have a child Freiderich (25 Jun 1870) see above
added child #16 Emma Rhode or Rhodes 1880, Barre Mills, LaCrosse, Wisconsin

Louisa BETZ [Parents] was born on 27 Apr 1839 in Wippenbach, Oberhessen, Hesse-Darmstadt, Germany. She was christened on 20 May 1839 in Evangelische Kirche, Selters, Hesse-Darmstadt, Germany. She died on 25 Jan 1915. She was buried in St John Lutheran, Barre, LaCrosse, Wisconsin. She married Heinrich RHODES on 5 May 1855 in LaCrosse, LaCrosse, WI.

Came to USA by way of New York, Sept 1847 <<<<<<<<

Census: Racine Co, Wisconsin 20 Sept 1850
John Betz 48 m farmer Germany
Maria " 38 f "
Frederich " 24 m farmer "
John " 14 m "
Louise " 13 f "
Mary " 10 f "
Catharine " 6 f "
Charles " 4 m "

Luise BETZ
Birth: 27 Apr 1839, Wippenbach, Oberhessen, Hesse-Darmstadt
Death: 25 Jan 1915
Burial: Old St. John’s Lutheran Cemetery, Barre WI
Chr: 20 May 1839, Evangelische Kirche Selters, Hesse-Darmstadt
Baptism records from Evangelische Kirche Selters, Hesse-Darmstadt
(Translated):
Born Luise Betz 27 Apr 1839 between 3:00 and 4:00am
1st child born in the house of Johannes Betz a citizen and widow
Mother Maria Boeck daughter of Adam Boeck
Christened 20 May 1839
Johannes Betz declares he is the father and he is from Wippenbach
Witness - Konrad Mueller II

CENSUS 1850 (SEPT20) P146 RACINE CO. NORWAY (TOWN) WI NAME WITH AGE ONLY

MARRIAGE VOL 1 PAGE 2 LACROSSE WI DAR
Marriages, LaCrosse County; Louisa Betz to John Rhodes 5 May 1855

St John Lutheran Cemetery Barre, LaCrosse, Wisconsin
Rhode Louis Jun 22 1870 Apr 1 1926 SJ 1 1A 2 1 age 29 single blacksmith 1900 census
Rhode John Jan 25 1859 May 24 1936 SJ 1 1A 2 2 #3
Rhode William Sep 19 1862 Feb 14 1889 SJ 1 1A 2 3 #5
Rhode Charles Mar 12 1856 Sep 13 1858 SJ 1 1A 2 4 #1 child
Rhode Martin D Feb 11 1874 Jul 6 1877 SJ 1 1A 2 4 #11 child
Rhode Maria Jun 21 1857 Apr 17 1883 SJ 1 1A 2 4 #2 single
Rhode Louisa Apr 27 1839 Jan 25 1915 SJ 1 1A 2 5 mother ? <<<<<<<<<<<<<
Rhode Heinrich May 3 1824 Mar 17 1883 SJ 1 1A 2 6 father ?
Rhode Henry G Jun 29 1866 Nov 24 1928 SJ 1 1A 1 6 #7
Rhode Ernest A Apr 26 1868 Aug 8 1938 SJ 42 9D 155 1 #8

Temple work done birth date 1837 and first name Louise (e not a)
Seattle Temple B 25 Mar 1986 died 25 Jan 1914 20 Aug 1982
E 27 Mar 1986 21 Sept 1982
P 26 Mar 1986 2 Oct 1982
Lima Temple B 1 Nov 2002 information from Evangelische Kirche Selters, Hesse-Darmstadt, Germany
E cleared
P cleared

1900 census 14 children, 4 died before 1900, Charles (1), Marie Louise (2), Charles William (5), Martin Daniel(11)
one unknown child.... George Oct 1875 Wisconsin
Louisa Head, all single
John (3)
Gustav (10)
George (12)
Bernhart (13)
Adelina (14)

They had the following children:

		M	i	Charles RHODE was born on 12 Mar 1856 in Bostwick Valley, LaCrosse, Wisconsin. He died on 13 Sep 1858 in , LaCrosse, Wisconsin. He was buried in St John Lutheran, Barre, LaCrosse, Wisconsin. St John Lutheran Cemetery Barre, LaCrosse, Wisconsin Rhode Louis Jun 22 1870 Apr 1 1926 SJ 1 1A 2 1 Rhode John Jan 25 1859 May 24 1936 SJ 1 1A 2 2 #3 Rhode William Sep 19 1862 Feb 14 1889 SJ 1 1A 2 3 #5 Rhode Charles Mar 12 1856 Sep 13 1858 SJ 1 1A 2 4 #1 child Rhode Martin D Feb 11 1874 Jul 6 1877 SJ 1 1A 2 4 #11 child Rhode Maria Jun 21 1857 Apr 17 1883 SJ 1 1A 2 4 #2 single Rhode Louisa Apr 27 1839 Jan 25 1915 SJ 1 1A 2 5 mother ? Rhode Henry G Jun 29 1866 Nov 24 1928 SJ 1 1A 1 6 #7 Rhode Ernest A Apr 26 1868 Aug 8 1938 SJ 42 9D 155 1 #8 Temple work birth 2 Mar 1856
		F	ii	Marie Louise RHODE was born on 21 Jun 1857 in Bostwick Valley, LaCrosse, Wisconsin. She died on 17 Apr 1883 in , , Wisconsin. She was buried in St John Lutheran, Barre, LaCrosse, Wisconsin. St John Lutheran Cemetery Barre, LaCrosse, Wisconsin Rhode Louis Jun 22 1870 Apr 1 1926 SJ 1 1A 2 1 Rhode John Jan 25 1859 May 24 1936 SJ 1 1A 2 2 #3 Rhode William Sep 19 1862 Feb 14 1889 SJ 1 1A 2 3 #5 Rhode Charles Mar 12 1856 Sep 13 1858 SJ 1 1A 2 4 #1 child Rhode Martin D Feb 11 1874 Jul 6 1877 SJ 1 1A 2 4 #11 child Rhode Maria Jun 21 1857 Apr 17 1883 SJ 1 1A 2 4 #2 single Rhode Louisa Apr 27 1839 Jan 25 1915 SJ 1 1A 2 5 mother ? Rhode Henry G Jun 29 1866 Nov 24 1928 SJ 1 1A 1 6 #7 Rhode Ernest A Apr 26 1868 Aug 8 1938 SJ 42 9D 155 1 #8
		M	iii	John Henry RHODE was born on 25 Jan 1859 in Bostwick Valley, LaCrosse, Wisconsin. He died on 24 May 1936. He was buried in St John Lutheran, Barre, LaCrosse, Wisconsin. St John Lutheran Cemetery Barre, LaCrosse, Wisconsin Rhode Louis Jun 22 1870 Apr 1 1926 SJ 1 1A 2 1 Rhode John Jan 25 1859 May 24 1936 SJ 1 1A 2 2 #3 Rhode William Sep 19 1862 Feb 14 1889 SJ 1 1A 2 3 #5 Rhode Charles Mar 12 1856 Sep 13 1858 SJ 1 1A 2 4 #1 child Rhode Martin D Feb 11 1874 Jul 6 1877 SJ 1 1A 2 4 #11 child Rhode Maria Jun 21 1857 Apr 17 1883 SJ 1 1A 2 4 #2 single Rhode Louisa Apr 27 1839 Jan 25 1915 SJ 1 1A 2 5 mother ? Rhode Henry G Jun 29 1866 Nov 24 1928 SJ 1 1A 1 6 #7 Rhode Ernest A Apr 26 1868 Aug 8 1938 SJ 42 9D 155 1 #8 1900 census John age 41, living at home, single
		F	iv	Anna Catharine Dorothea RHODE was born on 26 Jan 1861 in Bostwick Valley, LaCrosse, Wisconsin. She died in 1941.
		M	v	Charles William RHODE was born on 19 Sep 1862 in Bostwick Valley, LaCrosse, Wisconsin. He died on 14 Feb 1889. He was buried in St John Lutheran, Barre, LaCrosse, Wisconsin. St John Lutheran Cemetery Barre, LaCrosse, Wisconsin Rhode Louis Jun 22 1870 Apr 1 1926 SJ 1 1A 2 1 Rhode John Jan 25 1859 May 24 1936 SJ 1 1A 2 2 #3 Rhode William Sep 19 1862 Feb 14 1889 SJ 1 1A 2 3 #5 Rhode Charles Mar 12 1856 Sep 13 1858 SJ 1 1A 2 4 #1 child Rhode Martin D Feb 11 1874 Jul 6 1877 SJ 1 1A 2 4 #11 child Rhode Maria Jun 21 1857 Apr 17 1883 SJ 1 1A 2 4 #2 single Rhode Louisa Apr 27 1839 Jan 25 1915 SJ 1 1A 2 5 mother ? Rhode Henry G Jun 29 1866 Nov 24 1928 SJ 1 1A 1 6 #7 Rhode Ernest A Apr 26 1868 Aug 8 1938 SJ 42 9D 155 1 #8
		F	vi	Bertha Amalia RHODE was born on 8 Jan 1865 in Bostwick Valley, LaCrosse, Wisconsin. She died on 27 Aug 1944.
		M	vii	Henry George RHODE
		M	viii	Ernest A. RHODE
		M	ix	Friederich Ludwig RHODE was born on 25 Jun 1870 in Bostwick Valley, LaCrosse, Wisconsin.
		M	x	Gustav Adolph RHODE was born on 31 May 1872 in Bostwick Valley, LaCrosse, Wisconsin. He died on 8 Dec 1923. He was buried in Christ Lutheran Cemetery. 1900 census Gustav age 27 single, living at home
		M	xi	Martin Daniel RHODE was born on 11 Feb 1874 in Bostwick Valley, LaCrosse, Wisconsin. He died on 6 Jul 1877 in , , Wisconsin. He was buried in St John Lutheran, Barre, LaCrosse, Wisconsin. St John Lutheran Cemetery Barre, LaCrosse, Wisconsin Rhode Louis Jun 22 1870 Apr 1 1926 SJ 1 1A 2 1 Rhode John Jan 25 1859 May 24 1936 SJ 1 1A 2 2 #3 Rhode William Sep 19 1862 Feb 14 1889 SJ 1 1A 2 3 #5 Rhode Charles Mar 12 1856 Sep 13 1858 SJ 1 1A 2 4 #1 child Rhode Martin D Feb 11 1874 Jul 6 1877 SJ 1 1A 2 4 #11 child Rhode Maria Jun 21 1857 Apr 17 1883 SJ 1 1A 2 4 #2 single Rhode Louisa Apr 27 1839 Jan 25 1915 SJ 1 1A 2 5 mother ? Rhode Henry G Jun 29 1866 Nov 24 1928 SJ 1 1A 1 6 #7 Rhode Ernest A Apr 26 1868 Aug 8 1938 SJ 42 9D 155 1 #8
		M	xii	George Albert RHODES was born on 27 Oct 1875 in Barre Mills, LaCrosse, Wisconsin. He died on 9 Jan 1946. He was buried in Barre Cemetery, LaCrosse, Wisconsin. 1900 census George age 24, single, living at home add information from Bryan Betz 5/29/03
		M	xiii	Theodor Bernhard RHODE was born on 17 Jun 1877 in Bostwick Valley, LaCrosse, Wisconsin. He died on 28 Nov 1938. 1900 census Bernhard, age 22, single, living at home
		F	xiv	Adelina RHODES was born in Jun 1879 in Wisconsin. 1900 census Adelina age 20, single, living at home Bryan Betz records have Adelaide Rhode or Rhodes 1880, Berre Mills, LaCrosse, Wisconsin spouse Carl Pienge

Friederich DIEFENTHALER was born on 9 Jul 1827 in Hesse Darmstadt, Germany. He died on 11 Apr 1902 in , LaCrosse, Wisconsin. He was buried in St John Lutheran, Barre, LaCrosse, Wisconsin. He married Marie BETZ on 6 Nov 1859 in La Crosse, La Crosse, WI.

MARRIAGE: EV. LUTH CHURCH RECORD LA CROSSE WI PAGE 1

NAME: CHILDREN BIRTH RECORDS EV. LUTH. CHURCH
BOOK 1 PAGE 62 FRITZ
PAGE 150 FRIEDERICH

St John Lutheran Cemetery Barre, LaCrosse, Wisconsin
Diefenth,,ler Fritz Jul 9, 1827 - Apr 11, 1902 SJ 33 8A 122 1 father
Diefenth,,ler Marie Jan 18 1842 - Sep 21, 1912 SJ 33 8A 122 2 mother
Diefenth,,ler Carl F. Jan 18 1862 - Oct 1 1920 SJ 33 8A 122 3 child #2
Diefenth,,ler Henry J Oct 22 1863 - Dec 4 1925 SJ 33 8A 122 4 child #3
Diefenth,,ler Gustav Nov 23 1876 - Jan 15 1902 SJ 33 8A 122 5 child #7

Temple work done with birth date of 1829

name is Fritz or Friedrick or Friederich

Bryan Betz records
Friedrick DIEFENTHALER
Birth: 9 Jul 1827, Hessendornstadt, Germany
Death: 11 Apr 1902, La Crosse Co., WI
Burial: St. John’s Lutheran Cemetery, Barre WI
Father: Martin DIEFENTHALER
Mother: Katrine
Marr: 6 Nov 1859, First Lutheran Church, La Crosse, La Crosse Co., WI
Marie Betz & Friederich Diefenthaler were married 06 Nov 1859 at the First Luthern Church, La Crosse WI
The same day and at the same church Marie’s brother, John Betz was married to Christine Schmitz.

Marie BETZ [Parents] was born on 18 Jan 1842 in Wippenbach, Oberhessen, Hesse-Darmstadt, Germany. She was christened on 31 Jan 1842 in Evangelische Kirche, Selters, Hesse-Darmstadt, Germany. She died on 21 Sep 1912 in , La Crosse, Wisconsin. She was buried in St John Lutheran, Barre, LaCrosse, Wisconsin. She married Friederich DIEFENTHALER on 6 Nov 1859 in La Crosse, La Crosse, WI.

CENSUS 1850 (SEPT 20) PAGE 146 RACINE CO. NORWAY (TOWN) WI NAME AND AGE ONLY
CHILD SIX NAMED MARY NOT MARIE

MARRIAGE: EV. LUTH. LA CROSSE WI PAGE 1
6 NOV 1859 FRIEDERICH DIEFENTHALER SON OF MARTIN DIEFENTHALER 30 YEAR OLD OF
NORTH LA CROSSE
MARIE BETZ DAUGHTER OF JOHANNES BETZ OF BOSTRIX VALLEY 17 YEAR OLD

baptism 1869-1895
page 13 Emilie Marie Diefenthaler born 8 Sept 1874 bap 28 Mar 1875 LaCrosse
and Johannes Diefenthaler born 22 Oct 1863 bap 13 Mar 1864

Wedding Bells LaCrosse Co. date 6 Nov 1859 Fr. Diefenthaler to Marie Betz Vol
3, page 94

St John Lutheran Cemetery Barre, LaCrosse, Wisconsin
Diefenth,,ler Fritz Jul 9, 1827 - Apr 11, 1902 SJ 33 8A 122 1
Diefenth,,ler Marie Jan 18 1842 - Sep 21, 1912 SJ 33 8A 122 2
Diefenth,,ler Carl F. Jan 18 1862 - Oct 1 1920 SJ 33 8A 122 3
Diefenth,,ler Henry J Oct 22 1863 - Dec 4 1925 SJ 33 8A 122 4
Diefenth,,ler Gustav Nov 23 1876 - Jan 15 1902 SJ 33 8A 122 5

Temple work done for Marie Betz born in 1842
Seattle Temple B 25 Mar 1986 20 Aug 1982
E 27 Mar 1986 21 Sept 1982
P 26 Mar 1986 2 Oct 1982
Lima Temple B 24 Aug 2002 information from Evangelische Kirche Selters, Hesse-Darmstadt, Germany
E cleared
P cleared

Maria BETZ
Birth: 18 Jan 1842, Wippenbach, Oberhessen, Hesse-Darmstadt
Death: 21 Sep 1912, La Crosse Co., WI
Burial: St. John’s Lutheran Cemetery, Barre WI
Chr: 31 Jan 1842, Evangelische Kirche Selters, Hesse-Darmstadt
Baptism records from Evangelische Kirche Selters, Hesse-Darmstadt
(translated):
Born Maria Betz January 18 1842 at 1:00 pm in Wippenbach.
The Father is Johannes Betz and his 2nd wife Maria Boeck.
Maria is the 2nd child, 2nd daughter of the second marriage.
Christend January 30 1842 (IGI has 31 Jan 1842)
Witnessed by Maria the daughter of August Laufer and Maria Betz

They had the following children:

		F	i	Anna Katherine DIEFENTHALER was born on 27 Sep 1860 in , La Crosse, Wisconsin. She was christened on 13 Jan 1861 in La Crosse, La Crosse, Wisconsin. BIRTH: EV. LUTH CHURCH RECORD LA CROSSE WI VOL 1 PAGE 62
		M	ii	Karl Friederich DIEFENTHALER was born on 18 Jan 1862 in , La Crosse, Wisconsin. He was christened on 25 May 1862 in La Crosse, La Crosse, Wisconsin. He died on 1 Oct 1920. He was buried in St John Lutheran, Barre, LaCrosse, Wisconsin. BIRTH: EV. LUTH CHURCH RECORD LA CROSSE WI VOL 1 PAGE 150 St John Lutheran Cemetery Barre, LaCrosse, Wisconsin father, mother, and 3 sons Diefenth,,ler Fritz Jul 9, 1827 - Apr 11, 1902 SJ 33 8A 122 1 Diefenth,,ler Marie Jan 18 1842 - Sep 21, 1912 SJ 33 8A 122 2 Diefenth,,ler Carl F. Jan 18 1862 - Oct 1 1920 SJ 33 8A 122 3 Diefenth,,ler Henry J Oct 22 1863 - Dec 4 1925 SJ 33 8A 122 4 Diefenth,,ler Gustav Nov 23 1876 - Jan 15 1902 SJ 33 8A 122 5 note spelling of first name... Carl
		M	iii	Henry Johannes DIEFENTHALER was born on 22 Oct 1863 in , La Crosse, Wisconsin. He was christened on 13 Mar 1864 in La Crosse, La Crosse, Wisconsin. He died on 4 Dec 1925. He was buried in St John Lutheran, Barre, LaCrosse, Wisconsin. BIRTH: EV. LUTH CHURCH RECORD LA CROSSE WI VOL 3 PAGE 13 St John Lutheran Cemetery Barre, LaCrosse, Wisconsin Diefenth,,ler Fritz Jul 9, 1827 - Apr 11, 1902 SJ 33 8A 122 1 Diefenth,,ler Marie Jan 18 1842 - Sep 21, 1912 SJ 33 8A 122 2 Diefenth,,ler Carl F. Jan 18 1862 - Oct 1 1920 SJ 33 8A 122 3 Diefenth,,ler Henry J Oct 22 1863 - Dec 4 1925 SJ 33 8A 122 4 Diefenth,,ler Gustav Nov 23 1876 - Jan 15 1902 SJ 33 8A 122 5 Temple work done as Johannes Diefenthaler
		M	iv	Martin DIEFENTHALER was born in 1865/1866 in , LaCrosse, Wisconsin. Information from 1880 Census Martin Diefentheler son M S Wh 14 WI Bryan Betz records has only 1866, LaCrosse Co., Wisconsin
		F	v	Louisa DIEFENTHALER was born on 19 Oct 1867 in Campbell, La Crosse, Wisconsin. She was christened on 30 Aug 1868 in La Crosse, La Crosse, Wisconsin. BIRTH: EV. LUTH CHURCH RECORD LA CROSSE WI VOL 2 PAGE 37 YEAR ADDED TO BAPTISM
		F	vi	Emilie Marie DIEFENTHALER was born on 8 Sep 1874 in , La Crosse, Wisconsin. She was christened on 28 Mar 1875 in La Crosse, La Crosse, Wisconsin. She died on 14 Dec 1954. She was buried in St John Lutheran Cemetery,Barre, La Crosse, Wisconsin. BIRTH: EV. LUTH CHURCH RECORD LA CROSSE WI VOL 3 PAGE 13 Bryan Betz records has Amelia (Emilia) Marie Diefenthaler
		M	vii	Gustav DIEFENTHALER was born on 23 Nov 1876 in , LaCrosse, Wisconsin. He died on 15 Jan 1902. He was buried in St John Lutheran, Barre, LaCrosse, Wisconsin. St John Lutheran Cemetery Barre, LaCrosse, Wisconsin Diefenth,,ler Fritz Jul 9, 1827 - Apr 11, 1902 SJ 33 8A 122 1 Diefenth,,ler Marie Jan 18 1842 - Sep 21, 1912 SJ 33 8A 122 2 Diefenth,,ler Carl F. Jan 18 1862 - Oct 1 1920 SJ 33 8A 122 3 Diefenth,,ler Henry J Oct 22 1863 - Dec 4 1925 SJ 33 8A 122 4 Diefenth,,ler Gustav Nov 23 1876 - Jan 15 1902 SJ 33 8A 122 5

Wilhelm RUNGE was born on 27 Jan 1840 in , , Germany. He died on 8 Jul 1893 in Barre Mills, LaCrosse, Wisconsin. He was buried in St John Lutheran, Barre, LaCrosse, Wisconsin. He married Katherine BETZ on 29 Mar 1868 in , LaCrosse, WI.

Sophye Helen Betz's family notes La Crosse, WI

Birthdate and Place by TempleReady

St John Lutheran Cemetery Barre, LaCrosse, Wisconsin
Runge Wilhelm Jan 27 1840 - Jul 8 1893 SJ 4 1D 9 2
Runge Catherine Jan 23 1844 - Feb 3 1925 SJ 4 1D 9 3

Temple sealing under "abt 1868"

Wilhelm immigrated to America in December 1863 and came direct to La Crosse Co. arriving in 1864. He lived in La Crosse Co. for four years and worked on a farm. He then went into the grocery buisiness with his brother (Henry F. Runge, b:1847 d:1926) for four years. Then they dissolved partnership and Wilhelm moved his home to Barre Mills WI. Here he built his home and store, a grocery buisiness. He was also a postmaster in Barre Mills WI.

Obituary - Sunday July 9, 1893
The Morning Chronicle, page 3 Death of Wm. Runge Merchant and Postmaster at Barre Mills.
William Runge postmaster and merchant at Barre Mills died at two o’clock Saturday morning. A week ago Wednesday he was in town and probably on account of the heat suffered something like sunstroke or paralysis of the brain. He was able to get home that night but within a few hours sank into an unconscious condition and has not recognized anyone since. Mr. Runge was born in Germany in 1840, being 53 years old at death. He came to America in 1863, to La Crosse in 1864 and after living in the city four years moved to the place which has since been his home. He leaves a family of four children the oldest a daughter aged 18 the second a son 15 years old while the youngest is about five. He had a moderate amount of property and it is possible, though at present hardly expected, that the widow and children will continue the business. Deceased was a brother of Henry Runge of this city. The funeral will be held Monday at 1 p.m.

Biographical Sketch
From: History of La Crosse County, WI page 858. Western Historical Company, Chicago. 1881.
William Runge, mercant, Barre Mills; was born in Germany in 1840; in December, 1863; he emigrated to the United States and came direct to La Crosse Co., and worked on a farm for four years, when he went into the grocery business wih his bother at La Crosse, which business they carried on for four years; they then dissolved partnership, and Mr. R. removed to Barre Mills built the store and house he now occupies, and has since carried on a grocery business. In 1868, he was married to Catharine Batz (note: this is how it was spelled in the book) born in Germany in 1844; they have had eight children, three of whom are living - Ida, born May 31, 1875; Arthur, Dec. 18, 1878; Amanda, Nov. 22, 1880.

on 1900 census for Barre, LaCrosse, Wisconsin image 23

Katherine BETZ [Parents] was born on 23 Jan 1844 in Wippenbach, Oberhessen, Hesse-Darmstadt, Germany. She was christened on 2 Feb 1844 in Evangelische Kirche, Selters, Hesse-Darmstadt, Germany. She died on 3 Feb 1925 in Barre Mills, LaCrosse, Wisconsin. She was buried in St John Lutheran, Barre Mills, LaCrosse, Wisconsin. She married Wilhelm RUNGE on 29 Mar 1868 in , LaCrosse, WI.

CENSUS 1850 (SEPT 20) PAGE 146 RACINE CO. NORWAY (TOWN) WI NAME AND AGE ONLY

St John Lutheran Cemetery Barre, LaCrosse, Wisconsin
Runge Wilhelm Jan 27 1840 - Jul 8 1893 SJ 4 1D 9 2
Runge Catherine Jan 23 1844 - Feb 3 1925 SJ 4 1D 9 3

see 1900 census Town of Barre page 12

Temple word done under Catherine Betz 23 Jan 1844 Germany
Seattle Temple B 25 Mar 1986 20 Aug 1982
E 27 Mar 1986 22 Sept 1982
P 26 Mar 1986 2 Oct 1982
Lima Temple B 12 Feb 2002 information from Evangelische Kirche Selters, Hesse-Darmstadt, Germany
E cleared
P cleared

Katharina BETZ
Birth: 23 Jan 1844, Wippenbach, Oberhessen, Hesse-Darmstadt
Death: 3 Feb 1925, Barre Mills, La Crosse Co., WI
Burial: Old St. John’s Lutheran cemetery, Barre WI
Chr: 2 Feb 1844, Evangelische Kirche Selters, Hesse-Darmstadt
Baptism records from Evangelische Kirche Selters, Hesse-Darmstadt
(translated):
Born Katharina Betz January 23 1844 at 1:00 pm in Wippenbach
She is the daughter of Johannes from Wippenbach in the parish of Selters and the mother is the 2nd wife, Maria Boeck from Fauerbach.. Katharina is the 4th child, 3rd daughter, 2nd marriage
Christened Febuary 2 1844
Witnessed by 1-Sophia and 2-Maria Dorothea who is the daughter of Henrich Betz II and his wife is Maria Catharina Heck

Obituary - Wednesday February 4, 1925 The La Crosse Tribune, page 6 Katherine Runge
Katherine Runge, aged 81 years, died Tuesday afternoon at the home of her daughter, Mrs. William Meyer, Barre Mills. Mrs. Runge was born in Germany, January 23, 1844. She is survived by three sons and two daughters. Funeral services will be held Friday afternoon from the Lutheran church at Barre Mills, Rev. Zimmerman of West Salem officiating. Interment will be made in the Barre Mills cemetery.

They had the following children:

		F	i	Elise Mathilde RUNGE was born on 16 Mar 1869. She died on 26 Jul 1870. Sophye Helen Betz's family notes La Crosse, WI Elsie Mathilda I have the book, Aug 2003 .. page 5 spelling Elise Mathilde
		M	ii	Karl Wilhelm RUNGE was born on 4 Sep 1870. He died on 22 Mar 1878. Sophye Helen Betz's family notes La Crosse, WI
		F	iii	Clara RUNGE was born on 11 Nov 1871. She was christened on 9 Jan 1872 in La Crosse, La Crosse, Wisconsin. She died on 4 Sep 1872. Sophye Helen Betz's family notes La Crosse, WI
		F	iv	Anna Maria RUNGE was born on 29 Jul 1873. She died on 29 Jul 1878. Sophye Helen Betz's family notes La Crosse, WI Anna Marie I have the book page 5 Maria
		F	v	Ida Catharine RUNGE was born on 31 May 1875 in , <LaCrosse>, Wisconsin. She was buried on 27 Jan 1949. Sophye Helen Betz's family notes La Crosse, WI married Wm Meyer 1900 census age 25 single grocery clerk I have book not Cathirine but Catharine
		F	vi	Emma Christine RUNGE was born on 24 Jan 1877. She died on 12 Mar 1878. Sophye Helen Betz's family notes La Crosse, WI
		M	vii	Arthur Henry RUNGE
		F	viii	Amanda RUNGE was born on 22 Nov 1880. She died on 25 Nov 1887. Sophye Helen Betz's family notes La Crosse, WI
		M	ix	Karl Henry RUNGE was born on 2 Dec 1882 in , <LaCrosse>, Wisconsin. He died on 25 Dec 1955. Sophye Helen Betz's family notes La Crosse, WI Birth location from TempleReady Charles 1900 census at school
		M	x	Bernard Ernst RUNGE was born on 21 Feb 1886 in Wisconsin. Sophye Helen Betz's family notes La Crosse, WI married Pearl Larson 1900 census spelling of name Bernhart, at school
		F	xi	Alma Adelaide RUNGE was born on 1 Dec 1887 in , <LaCrosse>, Wisconsin. She died on 18 Oct 1972. She was buried in , , LaCrosse, Wisconsin. Sophye Helen Betz's family notes La Crosse, WI Birth Place from TempleReady Cemetery Runge Alma A. age 84 1887 Oct 18 1972 NC 86 11C 14 6 1900 census born in Wisconsin, at school

Karl BETZ [Parents] was born on 15 Sep 1846 in Wippenbach, Oberhessen, Hesse-Darmstadt, Germany. He was christened on 4 Oct 1846 in Evangelische Kirche, Selters, Hesse-Darmstadt, Germany. He died on 3 Mar 1916. He married Augusta STECK about 1880 in Of, , , Nebraska.

Temple work done under Charles Betz 1846 Germany
Seattle Temple B 25 Mar 1986 Karl Betz 20 Aug 1982
E 25 Mar 1986 22 Sept 1982
P 26 Mar 1986 2 Oct 1982
Lima Temple B cleared information from Evangelische Kirche Selters, Hesse-Darmstadt, Germany
E cleared
P cleared

Karl BETZ
Birth: 15 Sep 1846, Wippenbach, Oberhessen, Hesse-Darmstadt
Death: 3 Mar 1916
Chr: 4 Oct 1846, Evangelische Kirche Selters, Hesse-Darmstadt
1880 Census places Charles and his family in Nebraska as a farmer.
Baptism records from Evangelische Kirche Selters, Hesse-Darmstadt
(translated):
Born Karl Betz September 15 1846 at 5:00 pm in Wippenbach
Father was Johannes Betz and he is a farmer in Selter and lives in Wippenbach.
Karl is born from the second wife of Johannes who is Maria Boeck. Maria Boeck is from Fauerbach, Oberhessen, Hesse-Darmstadt. She was baptised in Wallernhausen, Oberhessen, Hesse-Darmstadt.
Karl is the fifth child, 2nd son.
Karl is christened October 4, 1846
Witnessed by Johannes Boeck, a blacksmith living in Fauerbach
2nd witness is Karl the single son of Adam

Spouse: Augusta STECK Birth: 26 Feb 1858, Germany Death: 8 Apr 1936

IGI SS Charles or Carl

Augusta STECK was born on 26 Feb 1858 in Germany. She died on 8 Apr 1936. She married Karl BETZ about 1880 in Of, , , Nebraska.

Arthur Henry RUNGE [Parents] was born on 18 Dec 1878 in , <LaCrosse>, Wisconsin. He died on 13 Aug 1964. He was buried in , , LaCrosse, Wisconsin. He married Rosina HETZ after 23 Jun 1900.

Sophye Helen Betz's family notes La Crosse, WI
married Rosina Hetz

Cemetery NC
Runge Arthur H. age 85 1878 Aug 13 1964 NC 86 11C 15 6
Runge Rosina age 89 1882 May 10 1972 NC 86 11C 15 7

1900 census age 21 single drygoods clerk

Rosina HETZ was born in 1882. She died on 10 May 1972. She was buried in , , LaCrosse, Wisconsin. She married Arthur Henry RUNGE after 23 Jun 1900.

Sophye Helen Betz's family notes La Crosse, WI
married Rosina Hetz

Cemetery NC
Runge Arthur H. age 85 1878 Aug 13 1964 NC 86 11C 15 6
Runge Rosina age 89 1882 May 10 1972 NC 86 11C 15 7

John BETZ [Parents] was born in 1860 in of Campbell, LaCrosse, Wisconsin. He married Agnes B..

Census: Town of Campbell, LaCrosse, Wisconsin July 1870, pg 94
2021 BETZ John 35 M Famer Wurttemberg
Chrishina 35 F Keepinghouse "
John 10 M at home Wis <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<
William 8 M " "
can't read 6 M " "
Ida 5 F " "

Name done in Dellas Temple as part of Jared's wedding

Census: LaCrosse, Wisconsin before June 1880
BETZ John W M 43 Farmer
Cristina W F 42 Wife Keeping House
John W M 19 son <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<
William W M 18 son
Gustav W M 16 son
Dora W F 14 Dauter
Thekla W F 5 Dauter
Otto W M 2 son

Agnes B. was born in 1862 in Wisconsin. She married John BETZ.

JOHN BETZ Male
LDS Ordinances:
Sealing to Spouse: 30 NOV 1989 JRIVE
AGNES TEPE
Marriages:
Spouse: AGNES TEPE
Marriage: 12 NOV 1872 Saint Louis, St Louis, Missouri

John age 12 Agnes age 10 ??? I don't think so

Ernest A. RHODE [Parents] was born on 26 Apr 1868 in Barre Mills, LaCrosse, Wisconsin. He died on 8 Aug 1938. He was buried in St John Lutheran, Barre, LaCrosse, Wisconsin. He married Darra before Jun 1896.

St John Lutheran Cemetery Barre, LaCrosse, Wisconsin
Rhode Louis Jun 22 1870 Apr 1 1926 SJ 1 1A 2 1
Rhode John Jan 25 1859 May 24 1936 SJ 1 1A 2 2 #3
Rhode William Sep 19 1862 Feb 14 1889 SJ 1 1A 2 3 #5
Rhode Charles Mar 12 1856 Sep 13 1858 SJ 1 1A 2 4 #1 child
Rhode Martin D Feb 11 1874 Jul 6 1877 SJ 1 1A 2 4 #11 child
Rhode Maria Jun 21 1857 Apr 17 1883 SJ 1 1A 2 4 #2 single
Rhode Louisa Apr 27 1839 Jan 25 1915 SJ 1 1A 2 5 mother ?
Rhode Henry G Jun 29 1866 Nov 24 1928 SJ 1 1A 1 6 #7
Rhode Ernest A Apr 26 1868 Aug 8 1938 SJ 42 9D 155 1 #8

1900 census Ernest Rhode married 4 years to Darra Aug 1875 son Oscar Mar 1897 son Herbert Sep 1898

Temple work using Ernest Rhode

Darra was born in Aug 1875 in Wisconsin. She married Ernest A. RHODE before Jun 1896.

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