Betts, Barber

Betts, Barber a Presbyterian minister, was born in Richmond, Va., July 1, 1850. He resided in Southwestern Virginia, where he pursued his theological studies. He was licensed to preach and ordained by the Transylvania Presbytery. His first charge was in Butler County, Ky., from which he afterwards removed to Mercer County, where he labored as pastor of the Presbyterian Church of New Providence. Here he spent the remainder of his days in the service of his Master. He died Nov. 14, 1881. See Central Presbyterian, Nov. 30, 1881. (W. P. S.)