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Joseph B. Batts

15 Apr 1858 – 13 Nov 1916

Birth	15 Apr 1858
Death	13 Nov 1916
Cemetery	Port Royal Cemetery Port Royal , Henry County , Kentucky , USA
FaG	https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/35919784

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The Big Sandy News Nov. 24, 1916 Page 6 KY News … Joseph Batts, Port Royal farmer, was shot and killed at new Castle in a duel with Taylor Breeden, a neighbor. Both men went to New Castle on business. They met on the courthouse steps. Both backed away, drew their guns and opened fire. Breeden’s first two shots took effect and Batts fell to his knees. It is said the men were involved in a law suit. Contributor: Vernon Purvis (49568274) Portsmouth Daily Times Portsmouth, Ohio November 13, 1916 WINS SUIT; LOSES LIFE New Castle, Ky., Nov. 13---Joseph Batts, farmer was shot and killed in front of the court house today. He had just won a law suit from Taylor Breeden. Contributor: GenealogyGirl (46564531) Notes Son of John B. Batts Sr. and Ada Hartman

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Family

Parents

• John B. Batts 1827–1913 FaG
• Catherine Ada Hartman Batts 1827–1895 FaG

Spouse

• Sarah Jane Rife Batts 1864–1934

Siblings

• Thomas B. Batts Sr 1850–1928 FaG
• George W. Batts 1852–1931 FaG
• Alice Batts Skinner 1853–1926 FaG
• Franklin "Frank" Batts 1857–1929 FaG
• John William Batts 1860–1943 FaG
• Ben T. Batts 1861–1936 FaG
• Laura P. Batts Bush 1862–1897 FaG
• Margaret Batts Dixon 1871–1946 FaG

Children

• Charlie C. Batts 1891–1958

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