William Betz

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3 June 1868 — 26 February 1870

William Betz (29A)

Headstone

Fragments of William Betz's headstone discovered in a Toowong Cemetery Archaeological Dig in 2012.

• Erected: North Brisbane Burial Grounds, Episcopalian section. After 26 February 1870
• Moved to: North Brisbane Burial Grounds, Reserved Area. ca. 1914. Recorded as William Betz
• Demolished and disposed of in: Toowong Cemetery, Portion 29A. ca. 1930
• Discovered: Toowong Cemetery, Portion 29A near Section 72. ca. May 2012

Inscription

In memory of
WIlliam
infant son of
Peter and
…
…
…

Learn more

• Birth Record - Queensland Government

Birth registration: William Betz
Birth date: 03/06/1868
Mother's name: Magdalina Bunz
Father/parent's name: Peter Betz
Registration details: 1868/B/8610

• News of the Week. (1868, June 20). The Queenslander (Brisbane, Qld. : 1866 - 1939), p. 5.

Peter Betz, the landlord of the School of Arts Hotel

• Death Record - Queensland Government

Death registration: William Betz
Death date: 26/02/1870
Mother's name: Magdalena Bunz
Father/parent's name: Peter Betz
Registration details: 1870/B/6212

• Family Notices (1870, February 28). The Brisbane Courier (Qld. : 1864 - 1933), p. 2.

DEATH. BETZ.—On the 26th February, at the School of Arts Hotel, Queen-street, William, only son of Mr. Peter Betz, aged 1 year and 8 months.

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