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William Battis

William Battis



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  1. 1.  William BattisWilliam Battis was born on 10 Jun 1830 in Pennsylvania, USA (son of James Battis and Martha Brown); died on 18 May 1907 in Middletown, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in 201 South 30th street, Penbrook, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA.

    Other Events:

    • Race: Colored
    • Name: William Batts
    • Possessions: I owned several local businesses, including a grocery store, poolroom, shooting range, and restaurant.
    • Occupation: 1876; Alderman
    • Residence: 1876, 500 Spruce, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA
    • Newspaper Clipping: 5 Apr 1884, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; William Battis Opens a Pool Room

    Notes:

    Buried:
    Lincoln Cemetery

    Died:
    76 Age: 76


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  James Battis was born in 1810.

    Other Events:

    • Race: Black
    • Name: Joseph Batts
    • Residence: Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA

    James married Martha Brown. Martha was born in 1817 in Maryland, USA; died on 21 Mar 1879 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in 201 South 30th street, Penbrook, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 3.  Martha BrownMartha Brown was born in 1817 in Maryland, USA; died on 21 Mar 1879 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in 201 South 30th street, Penbrook, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA.

    Other Events:

    • Inscription: "Mother"
    • Name: Martha Battis
    • Residence: 1876, 500 Spruce, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA
    • Residence: 1878, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; StreetAddress: 143 Short

    Notes:

    Buried:
    Lincoln Cemetery

    Children:
    1. 1. William Battis was born on 10 Jun 1830 in Pennsylvania, USA; died on 18 May 1907 in Middletown, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in 201 South 30th street, Penbrook, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA.



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