From transcriptions prepared by W. A. Lyle, of Jefferson County, and subsequently typed and published by the Works Progress Administration under the title Jefferson County Bible Records.  Transcribed for this site from the WPA volume by Doris Kinser Fountain.  Researchers Note:  this is a transcription of a transcription of a transcription.  Therefore, every item must be verified through separate sources.

Possession: Mrs. M. F. Skeen, granddaughter of John Bettis, Sr.  Her address is Talbott, RFD #1.
Transcription Date: Aug. 5, 1937

BIRTHS
John Bettis born Sept 27, 1819
Catherine Bettis born Aug. 18, 1818
Eliza J. Bettis born May 20, 1842
Mariah C. Bettis born April 22, 1844
William W. Bettis born May 27, 1846
Mary E. Bettis born Sept. 14, 1848
Orlana C. Bettis born Aug. 23, 1850
John E. Bettis born Feb. 20, 1855
Priscilla E. Bettis born July 26, 1857
Agga Bettis born July 3, 1833

DEATHS
Agnes Bettis died Jan. 19, 1892
Catherine Bettis died Aug. 10, 1857
Priscilla E. Bettis died the 19th of September, 1861
John E. Bettis died Oct 16, 1861
Agnes Bettis died Jan. 19, 1892