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. S. O. Bettis, widow, of RFD #2, Jefferson City, TN.
Transcribed: July 21, 1937

MARRIAGES
Samuel Oliver Bettis and Maude Roy Rimmer were married on the 13th day of December 1893 in the presence of the Family and others. Rev. W. H. Lyle, Dandridge, Tenn., performed the ceremony.
Guy Bettis married to Pearl Pate Nov. 30, 1921.
Rue Bettis married Cecil Bible April 20, 1924.
Elsie Bettis married to Earl Northern June 2, 1929.
Walter G. Bettis married Eloise Quisenberry Nov. 16, 1934.
Robert D. Bettis married to Kathleen McCampbell May 29, 1936.

BIRTHS
Samuel Oliver Bettis born Feb. 8, 1865
Maud Roy Bettis born July 10, 1873
Guy Bettis born July 17, 1897
Walter Glenn Bettis born June 30, 1905
Elsie Pauline Bettis born July 25, 1907
Robert Donald Bettis born June 30, 1911
Jonnie Estes Bettis born Nov. 4, 1913
Ina Agnes Bettis born June 4, 1916

DEATHS
Samuel Oliver Bettis died Jan. 21, 1935, Age 69 Years 11 months and 13 days