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     Conrad was born on Friday, September 5, 1845 in Doerrnbach, Germany. Conrad was married to Louisa Piatz circa 1866. Conrad died before January 1, 1920.
     Michigan Biography
Representitive from the First District of Wayne county, in 1883 and 1887, city of Detroit, was born in Doerrnbach, on the Rhine, Germany September 5, 1845. When about three years of age, he came with his parents, to the United States, landing in New York. He received a common school education by the Redemptorist Fathers of the New York city. When about fourteen years of age he learned the trade of cigar-making. In 1863, when General Lee, with his army, entered Pennslyvania, he enlisted as a private in the Fifth New York National Guards. When they reached Harrisburg they were recalled on account of the riot which prevailed in New York city, doing duty there until the 22nd of July, 1863. Re-enlisted in 1864 as private in the Third New York Cavalry, and served with it till the close of the war; was mustered out at Richmond, Va., January 13, 1867. He was married to Miss Louisa Platz, of New York city, and remained there till 1873, when he started for the West and finally settled in Detroit, with his family. He was nominated for the legislature in 1879 by the republicans, but declined in order to afford a fair test of the workingmen's party strength. He was elected Representative by the republicans for the term of 1883-4, and again elected to the House of 1887-8 by 13,145 votes. Conrad (age 54) was listed as the head of a family with his wife Louisa (age 52) on the 1900 Census, on June 1, 1900 in Household No. 250, 270 Catherine Street, Detroit, Wayne Co., Michigan, USA.¹ Conrad (age 64) was listed as the head of a family with his wife Louisa (age 62) on the 1910 Census, on April 15, 1910 in Household No. 55, 270 Catherine Street, Detroit, Wayne Co., Michigan, USA.¹

     Edward was born in December, 1894 in Michigan, USA. He was the son of August Hugo Bettinger and Charlotte Zimni. Edward was married to Viola (?) 1918.
     Edward (age 5) was listed as a son living with August Hugo Bettinger on the 1900 Census, on June 1, 1900 in Household No. 96, Apple Street, Springwells Township, Wayne Co., Michigan, USA.¹ Edward (age 15) was listed as a son living with August Hugo Bettinger on the 1910 Census, on April 15, 1910 in Household No. 307, 8 Apple Street, Detroit, Wayne Co., Michigan, USA.¹ He was a witness at William August Bettinger and Margaret Schmittling's wedding Saturday, November 6, 1915 in Detroit, Wayne Co., Michigan, USA.² Edward Bettinger was listed as the informant on Charlotte Zimni's Death Certificate on Tuesday, March 11, 1930 in Detroit, Wayne Co., Michigan, USA.^3,4 Edward (age 35) was listed as the head of a family with his wife Viola (age 34) on the 1930 Census, on April 1, 1930 in Household No. 77, 2631 Casper Street, Detroit, Wayne Co., Michigan, USA.¹

     Ferdinand was born on Saturday, April 16, 1831 in Damerau, Germany. He was the son of Christopher Bettinger. Ferdinand was married to Eva Fuchs circa 1855.

     Florence was married to Thomas McGraw. Florence was born on Friday, September 1, 1916 in Detroit, Wayne Co., Michigan, USA.¹ She was the daughter of William August Bettinger and Margaret Schmittling. She was baptized Sunday, September 17, 1916 in Zion Luthean Church, Detroit, Wayne Co., Michigan, USA.¹ Florence died in January, 1981 in Houghton Lake, Roscommon Co., Michigan, USA, at age 64 years and 4 months.
     Her married name was McGraw. Florence (age 3) was listed as a daughter living with William August Bettinger on the 1920 Census, on January 1, 1920 in Household No. 271, 14 Apple Street, Detroit, Wayne Co., Michigan, USA.² Florence (age 13) was listed as a daughter living with William August Bettinger on the 1930 Census, on April 1, 1930 in Household No. 67, 4334 Apple Street, Detroit, Wayne Co., Michigan, USA.² Florence Lydia Bettinger was listed as the informant on Margaret Schmittling's Death Certificate on Friday, August 12, 1966 in Markey Township, Roscommon Co., Michigan, USA.^3,4

     Fredrick was born on Saturday, January 21, 1893 in Michigan, USA.^1,2 He was the son of August Hugo Bettinger and Charlotte Zimni. Fredrick died on Sunday, January 15, 1967 in Detroit, Wayne Co., Michigan, USA, at age 73 years, 11 months and 25 days.^1,2 His body was interred on Friday, January 27, 1967 in Woodmere Cemetery, Detroit, Wayne Co., Michigan, USA.³
     Fredrick (age 7) was listed as a son living with August Hugo Bettinger on the 1900 Census, on June 1, 1900 in Household No. 96, Apple Street, Springwells Township, Wayne Co., Michigan, USA.⁴ Fredrick (age 17) was listed as a son living with August Hugo Bettinger on the 1910 Census, on April 15, 1910 in Household No. 307, 8 Apple Street, Detroit, Wayne Co., Michigan, USA.⁴ Fredrick (age 26) was listed as a son living with Charlotte Zimni on the 1920 Census, on January 1, 1920 in Household No. 269, 6 Apple Street, Detroit, Wayne Co., Michigan, USA.⁴ Fredrick (age 37) was listed as a brother living with Walter Bettinger on the 1930 Census, on April 1, 1930 in Household No. 65, 4314 Apple Street, Detroit, Wayne Co., Michigan, USA.⁴