Descendants of Gustav BETLACH



First Generation



1. Gustav BETLACH

Gustav married Franseska PIRKEL.

The child from this marriage was:

   2 M    i. Edward BETLACH was born on Jan 12, 1857 in Austria, died on Sep 15, 1925 in Kemmerer(LINCOLN)WY at age 68, and was buried in Sep 1925 in Kemmerer(LINCOLN)WY.

Second Generation (Children)


2. Edward BETLACH (Gustav1) was born on Jan 12, 1857 in Austria, died on Sep 15, 1925 in Kemmerer(LINCOLN)WY at age 68, and was buried in Sep 1925 in Kemmerer(LINCOLN)WY.

General Notes: Homestead publication, Wyoming Press #19, December 31, 1898, page 8
Document ID #3023303
Issue #19
Reel: 1979-44-85


EDWARD BETLACH of Fort Bridger, Wyo, under homestead entry No. 778, for the e1/2 nw1/4 section 35; e1/2 sw1/4 Section 26 Tp. 16n. R 115 West of the 6th principal meridian.

Noted events in his life were:

1. Obituary: Sep 1925.

2. Cemetery: Kemmerer Cemetery.

3. Death Certificate: Vital records, State of Wyoming.

4. Cause of Death: Cancer of the liver and stomach.

5. Online burial memorial: www.findagrave.com #172226425.

Edward married Isabella Hiskey BAIRD, daughter of Richard Alexander BAIRD and Emma Linda HISKEY, on Nov 2, 1886 in SaltLakeCity(SALTLAKE)UT. The marriage ended in divorce about Sep 20, 1904. Isabella was born on Oct 17, 1864 in SaltLakeCity(SALTLAKE)UT, died on Aug 18, 1943 in Portland(MULTNOMAH)OR at age 78, and was buried in Aug 1943.

Noted events in their marriage were:

1. Newspaper Article: Wyoming Tribune no. 246, Sep 20, 1904.

Children from this marriage were:

   3 F    i. Emma Frances BETLACH was born on Nov 2, 1887 in FortBridger(UINTA)WY, died on Feb 6, 1955 at age 67, and was buried in Feb 1955 in Kemmerer(LINCOLN)WY.

   4 M    ii. Edward Spencer BETLACH was born on Dec 8, 1889 in FortBridger(UINTA)WY, died on Feb 23, 1924 in Alameda(ALAMEDA)CA at age 34, and was buried on Feb 24, 1924 in Oakland(ALAMEDA)CA.

   5 M    iii. Baby BETLACH was born on Apr 12, 1891 in SaltLakeCity(SALTLAKE)UT, died on Apr 12, 1891 in SaltLakeCity(SALTLAKE)UT, and was buried on Apr 13, 1891 in SaltLakeCity(SALTLAKE)UT.

   6 M    iv. Nod Ali BETLACH was born on Nov 14, 1894 in FortBridger(UINTA)WY, died on Mar 30, 1915 in Portland(MULTNOMAH)OR at age 20, and was buried in Apr 1915 in Portland(MULTNOMAH)OR.

Third Generation (Grandchildren)


3. Emma Frances BETLACH (Edward2, Gustav1) was born on Nov 2, 1887 in FortBridger(UINTA)WY, died on Feb 6, 1955 at age 67, and was buried in Feb 1955 in Kemmerer(LINCOLN)WY.

General Notes: Article:
Commencement Excercises at Fort Bridger
Wyoming Press No. 40, May 21, 1904, page 8
Evanston, Uinta County, Wyoming

U.S. Social Security Applications and Claims

Name: Emma Betlach Shelby [Emma Betlach Betlach]
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birth Date: November 1, 1887
Birth Place: Fort Bridger, Wyoming
Father Name: Edward Betlach
Mother Name: Isabelle Baird
Type of Claim: Original SSN
Signature on SSN Card: EMMA F SHELBY
Relationship of Signature: Signature name differs from NH's name
Notes: June 1937: Name listed as EMMA BETLACH SHELBY

Noted events in her life were:

1. Cemetery: Kemmerer Cemetery.

2. Online burial memorial: www.findagrave.com #40556566.

Emma married William McPherson SHELBY, son of James Housten SHELBY and Virginia Ann CASSELL, on Dec 23, 1905 in SaltLakeCity(SALTLAKE)UT. William was born on Feb 12, 1883 in Bay Tennessee, died on Nov 30, 1937 at age 54, and was buried in Dec 1937 in Kemmerer(LINCOLN)WY. Another name for William was William Mcferson.

Noted events in their marriage were:

1. Marriage License: Dec 30, 1905, Desert Evening News.

General Notes: William Shelby
United States Census, 1930
Name William Shelby
Event Type Census
Event Date 1930
Event Place Kemmerer, Lincoln, Wyoming, United States
Gender Male
Age 46
Marital Status Married
Race White
Race (Original) White
Relationship to Head of Household Head
Relationship to Head of Household (Original) Head
Birth Year (Estimated) 1884
Birthplace Tennessee
Father's Birthplace Kentucky
Mother's Birthplace Kentucky
Sheet Letter A
Sheet Number 3
Household Role Gender Age Birthplace
William Shelby Head M 46 Tennessee
Emma Shelby Wife F 41 Wyoming
Myrtle Shelby Daughter F 23 Wyoming
Shirley Shelby Daughter F 18 Wyoming
Russell Shelby Son M 15 Wyoming
Alice Shelby Daughter F 13 Wyoming
Betty J Shelby Daughter F 11 Wyoming
Marion Shelby Daughter F 8 Wyoming
District ED 1 Sheet Number and Letter 3A Household ID 16 Line Number 9 Affiliate Name The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) Affiliate Publication Number T626 Affiliate Film Number 2623 GS Film Number 2342357 Digital Folder Number 004955479 Image Number 00598

Noted events in his life were:

1. Cemetery: Kemmerer Cemetery.

2. Online burial memorial: www.findagrave.com #44269601.

Children from this marriage were:

   7 F    i. Myrtle Ann SHELBY was born on Mar 7, 1907 in Cumberland, WY, died on Dec 12, 1944 in SaltLakeCity(SALTLAKE)UT at age 37, and was buried on Dec 14, 1944 in Kemmerer(LINCOLN)WY.

   8 F    ii. Flora Dell SHELBY was born on Mar 12, 1909 in ParkCity(SUMMIT)UT.

   9 F    iii. Shirley Virginia SHELBY was born on Apr 6, 1911, died on Jan 9, 1994 in (KING)WA at age 82, and was buried in Jan 1994 in Kemmerer(LINCOLN)WY.

   10 M    iv. Russell SHELBY was born in 1914 in Wyoming.

   11 F    v. Alice SHELBY was born about 1917.

   12 F    vi. Marion SHELBY was born about 1918 in Wyoming.

   13 F    vii. Betty Jo SHELBY was born on May 29, 1919 in Wyoming, died on Jun 26, 1985 at age 66, and was buried in Jun 1985 in Kemmerer(LINCOLN)WY.

Emma next married Frank E. HAYWARD, son of James A. HAYWARD and Mary E. KELLY, on Mar 21, 1940 in (RICH)UT. Frank was born on Nov 1, 1887, died on Jul 30, 1960 at age 72, and was buried in Aug 1960 in FortBridger(UINTA)WY.

Noted events in their marriage were:

1. Marriage Record: FamilySearch.com.

General Notes: U.S. Army Wyoming Wagoner WWI

Noted events in his life were:

1. Cemetery: Fort Bridger Cemetery.

2. Online burial memorial: www.findagrave.com #6899995.

4. Edward Spencer BETLACH (Edward2, Gustav1) was born on Dec 8, 1889 in FortBridger(UINTA)WY, died on Feb 23, 1924 in Alameda(ALAMEDA)CA at age 34, and was buried on Feb 24, 1924 in Oakland(ALAMEDA)CA.

General Notes: I need to confirm him as a child of Edward and Isabella

Death information found on Family Search
Name Edward Spencer Betlach
Died in Alemda, California
Age 35
Death: February 23, 1924
State File #6149

Noted events in his life were:

1. Cemetery: Mountain View Cemetery.

2. Death Record: California Death Index, 1905-1939.

3. Online burial memorial: www.findagrave.com #137727106.

5. Baby BETLACH (Edward2, Gustav1) was born on Apr 12, 1891 in SaltLakeCity(SALTLAKE)UT, died on Apr 12, 1891 in SaltLakeCity(SALTLAKE)UT, and was buried on Apr 13, 1891 in SaltLakeCity(SALTLAKE)UT. He had no known marriage and no known children.

Noted events in his life were:

1. Cemetery: Mount Olivet Cemetery.

2. Death Record: Utah Death and Burials, 1888-1946 (Family Search).

3. Online burial memorial: www.findagrave.com #172412779.

6. Nod Ali BETLACH (Edward2, Gustav1) was born on Nov 14, 1894 in FortBridger(UINTA)WY, died on Mar 30, 1915 in Portland(MULTNOMAH)OR at age 20, and was buried in Apr 1915 in Portland(MULTNOMAH)OR. He had no known marriage and no known children.

Noted events in his life were:

1. Obituary: Apr 7, 1915, The Kemmerer Camera.

2. Obituary II: Mar 31, 1915, The Oregonian.

3. Cemetery: Riverview Cemetery.

4. Cause of Death: Hemorrhage relating to tonsillectomy surgery.

5. Online burial memorial: www.findagrave.com #129652270.

Fourth Generation (Great-Grandchildren)


7. Myrtle Ann SHELBY (Emma Frances BETLACH3, Edward2, Gustav1) was born on Mar 7, 1907 in Cumberland, WY, died on Dec 12, 1944 in SaltLakeCity(SALTLAKE)UT at age 37, and was buried on Dec 14, 1944 in Kemmerer(LINCOLN)WY.

Noted events in her life were:

1. Occupation: Nurse.

2. Cemetery: Kemmerer Cemetery.

3. Death Certificate: State of Utah Vital Records/Internet.

4. Cause of Death: Probable result of epilepsy.

5. Online burial memorial: www.findagrave.com #40488336.

Myrtle married Emlyn Kimmie GRIFFITHS, son of Morton GRIFFITHS and Elizabeth A, DAVIS. Emlyn was born on Feb 8, 1905 in RockSprings(SWEETWATER)WY, died on Jan 19, 1965 in Cheyenne(LARAMIE)WY at age 59, and was buried in Jan 1965.

General Notes: He married for the second time after the death of Myrtle

S.Sgt 231 Station Hospital, WWII

Member of:
The Masonic Orders
Blue Lodge AF and AM No. 12
Consistory No.1 Cheyenne
Korein Temple Shrien, Rawlins
American Legion

Noted events in his life were:

1. Occupation: Electrician.

2. Obituary: Jan 24, 1965, Rock Springs Miner.

3. Cemetery: Rock Springs Cemetery.

4. Online burial memorial: www.findagrave.com #76553455.

8. Flora Dell SHELBY (Emma Frances BETLACH3, Edward2, Gustav1) was born on Mar 12, 1909 in ParkCity(SUMMIT)UT.

Noted events in her life were:

1. Birth Certificate: Found on Ancestry.com.

Flora married Harley LAMBERT on Oct 22, 1929 in Paris(BEARLAKE)ID. Harley was born on Sep 16, 1898 in Kansas.

Noted events in their marriage were:

1. Marriage Record: FamilySearch.com.

9. Shirley Virginia SHELBY (Emma Frances BETLACH3, Edward2, Gustav1) was born on Apr 6, 1911, died on Jan 9, 1994 in (KING)WA at age 82, and was buried in Jan 1994 in Kemmerer(LINCOLN)WY.

General Notes: 1920 Census says she was born in Idaho
Possibly remarried to a man with the last name Benson.

Web: Wyoming, Find A Grave Index, 1850-2012
NameSherlie Shelby Hale Bensen
Birth Date6 Apr 1911
Age at Death82
Death Date9 Jan 1994
Burial PlaceKemmerer, Lincoln County, Wyoming, USA
Household Members
NameAge
Sherlie Shelby Hale Bensen

Noted events in her life were:

1. Cemetery: Kemmerer Cemetery.

2. Death Record: found on ancestry.com.

3. Online burial memorial: www.findagrave.com #39995204.

Shirley married Carpus Sperry HALE on Oct 15, 1934 in Paris(BEARLAKE)ID. The marriage ended in divorce. Carpus was born on Jul 14, 1910, died on May 20, 1960 at age 49, and was buried in May 1960 in Elma(GRAYS HARBOR)WA.

Noted events in their marriage were:

1. Marriage Record:

Noted events in his life were:

1. Occupation: Welder.

2. Cemetery: Masonic Cemetery.

3. Online burial memorial: www.findagrave.com #93958458.

Shirley next married Brady Theodore BENSEN on May 17, 1961 in Evanston(KING)WA. Brady was born on Sep 25, 1915 in Encampment(CARBON)WY, died on May 30, 1965 at age 49, and was buried in May 1965.

10. Russell SHELBY (Emma Frances BETLACH3, Edward2, Gustav1) was born in 1914 in Wyoming. Other names for Russell were William Russell and SHELBY.

Russell married Angiolina Theresa DAMORI, daughter of Aldo DAMORI and Theresa Madaline, on Dec 31, 1937 in SaltLakeCity(SALTLAKE)UT. Angiolina was born in 1918, died in 1983 at age 65, and was buried in 1983 in Kemmerer(LINCOLN)WY.

Noted events in their marriage were:

1. Marriage Record: FamilySearch.com.

Noted events in her life were:

1. Cemetery: Kemmerer Cemetery.

2. Online burial memorial: www.findagrave.com #44269497.

11. Alice SHELBY (Emma Frances BETLACH3, Edward2, Gustav1) was born about 1917.

Alice married Angelie SCARPOS, son of Peter A. SCARPOS and Rose S. MANDROS, on Oct 22, 1935 in (RICH)UT. Angelie was born on May 12, 1912 in GreenRiver(SWEETWATER)WY, died on Feb 4, 2000 in RockSprings(SWEETWATER)WY at age 87, and was buried in Feb 2000 in GreenRiver(SWEETWATER)WY.

Noted events in their marriage were:

1. Marriage Record: FamilySearch.com.

General Notes: U.S. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007 (ancestry.com)
Name:Angelie Scarpos
SSN:
Gender:Male
Race:White
Birth Date:12 May 1912
Birth Place:Green River, Wyoming
Death Date:4 Feb 2000
Father:Peter A Scarpos
Mother:Rose S Mandros
Type of Claim:Original SSN.
Notes:Mar 1937: Name listed as ANGELIE SCARPOS

Noted events in his life were:

1. Cemetery: Riverview Cemetery.

2. Online burial memorial: www.findagrave.com #75251458.

12. Marion SHELBY (Emma Frances BETLACH3, Edward2, Gustav1) was born about 1918 in Wyoming.

Marion married Pasco MECCA, son of John MECCA and Margaret, on Jul 22, 1939 in (DAGGETT)UT. Pasco was born on Apr 20, 1919 in Wyoming, died on Jan 3, 2009 at age 89, and was buried in Jan 2009 in RockSprings(SWEETWATER)WY.

Noted events in their marriage were:

1. Marriage Record: FamilySearch.com.

General Notes: Possible 2nd marriage to Helen ?
Possible daughter with Helen, Sharon Sue Mecca 1952-1963 (memorial #76522627)


1940 US Census

Name:Pasco Mecca
Age:20
Estimated birth year:abt 1920
Gender:Male
Race:White
Birthplace:Wyoming
Marital Status:Married
Relation to Head of House:Head
Home in 1940:Rock Springs, Sweetwater, Wyoming
Map of Home in 1940:View Map
Street:Lowell Street
House Number:1418
Farm:No
Inferred Residence in 1935:Rural, Lincoln, Wyoming
Residence in 1935:Rural, Lincoln, Wyoming
Resident on farm in 1935:No
Sheet Number:14B
Number of Household in Order of Visitation:313
Occupation:Foreman
House Owned or Rented:Rented
Value of Home or Monthly Rental if Rented:11
Attended School or College:No
Highest Grade Completed:High School, 3rd year
Hours Worked Week Prior to Census:28
Class of Worker:Wage or salary worker in private work
Weeks Worked in 1939:52
Neighbors:View others on page
Household Members:
NameAge
Pasco Mecca20
Marion Mecca18
Margaret Mecca1/12

Noted events in his life were:

1. Cemetery: Rock Springs Cemetery.

2. Online burial memorial: www.findagrave.com #76522599.

The child from this marriage was:

   14 F    i. Margaret MECCA

13. Betty Jo SHELBY (Emma Frances BETLACH3, Edward2, Gustav1) was born on May 29, 1919 in Wyoming, died on Jun 26, 1985 at age 66, and was buried in Jun 1985 in Kemmerer(LINCOLN)WY.

Noted events in her life were:

1. Cemetery: Kemmerer Cemetery.

2. Online burial memorial: www.findagrave.com #44029706.

Betty married Oscar Ira LEWIS, son of Barton W. LEWIS and Juanita Dell McDONAUGH, on Sep 10, 1928 in SaltLakeCity(SALTLAKE)UT. Oscar was born on Sep 12, 1914 in Circleville(PIUTE)UT, died on Mar 12, 1979 in Taft(KERN)CA at age 64, and was buried in Mar 1979 in Taft(KERN)CA. Another name for Oscar was Ira Oscar LEWIS.

Noted events in their marriage were:

1. Marriage Record: FamilySearch.com.

General Notes: Birth certificate name is Ira Oscar Lewis

Noted events in his life were:

1. Birth Certificate: FamilySearch.com.

2. Obituary: Mar 1979, Taft Midway Driller.

3. Cemetery: West Side District Cemetery.

4. Online burial memorial: www.findagrave.com #19989842.

Fifth Generation (Great Great-Grandchildren)


14. Margaret MECCA (Marion SHELBY4, Emma Frances BETLACH3, Edward2, Gustav1)