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October 10, 2025

The Betts Family Tree

Through extensive research into birth, marriage and death records, apprenticeships, employments and societal memberships, a much more comprehensive Betts family tree is put forward here…

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September 30, 2024

John Betts 1755 (Uffington, Lincolnshire) - 1823 (London) Read the article here: https://mapleviolins.substack.com/p/john-betts-violin-maker-and-dealer A synopsis of the violin maker John Betts life which includes his:…

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August 14, 2024

The Betts Family and their Makers; An Introduction

A Viola by John circa 1800 The Betts company was founded by John Betts in 1782 and ran until its closure by his nephews…

Tom Palmer

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August 21, 2020

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The Betts Family Tree

John Betts 1755 – 1823

The Betts Family and their Makers; An Introduction

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