Robert J. BETSILL, MAJ.
Internet- IGI, Dec 2008
Page 106 Gravestone reads "Major, R. J. Betsill CSA Com'd 18 S. C. Reg't. A gallant soldier & loved by his comrades. He was an affectionate husband, and a loving father."
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Page 106 Gravestone reads "Weep not father & mother for me, for I am waiting in glory for thee."
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He married Mrs. Mary Catherine Betsill Abt 1870 at Union, South Carolina . Mrs. Mary Catherine Betsill was born at of Union, South Carolina 25 Jun 1841 .
They were the parents of 6
children:
Robert A. Betsill
born 14 Jul 1871.
William N. Betsill
born 12 Sep 1873.
Walter Joel Betsill
born 13 May 1866.
Rebecca Sue Crowther Betsill
born 8 Sep 1868.
Iba L. Betsill
born 20 Jan 1876.
Lilla Betsill
born 21 Sep 1878.
Robert J. Betsill, Maj. died 8 Feb 1901 .
Mrs. Mary Catherine Betsill died 7 Aug 1918 .