Frederick Betts was born at Knotting, about 1862, son of Jesse and Harriet.
He married Elizabeth (born Aylesbury) and was a gardener seedsman living in Queen Street in 1898, but then he moved to Portland Road, and moved into 126 High Street just before WWI. By 1920 he had been joined by his sons, and continued to trade until at least 1940.
Elizabeth died in 1922 and Frederick died in 1940 and they are commemorated in Rushden Cemetery.
Rushden Echo, 26th August 1910
The work of widening Rectory Road has commenced, and the house and shop recently occupied by Mr F Betts, florist, is now being demolished.
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Rushden Echo, 2nd September 1910
REMOVAL !
F BETTS, SEEDSMAN, FLORIST, FRUITERER, &c.,
has removed from Queen St., Rushden, to
126, HIGH STREET, RUSHDEN
(formerly G. Hall, draper).
CHOICE CUT FLOWERS, FRUITS,
WREATHS, BOUQUETS,
and all kinds of floral designs made up to order. Reliable Garden Seeds.
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Rushden Echo, 12th April 1912
Reliable Seeds for garden, greenhouse, and farm. Choice varieties, high quality. Also a quantity of herbaceous plants and perennials.—F. Betts, florist, 126 High-street, Rushden.
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This 1916 invoice came from a bundle stored on a 'spike'
(a traditional way to keep receipts)
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| The Rushden Echo, 7th December 1917 |
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Choice Fruits, Cut Bloom, Plants, Holly Wreaths, Christmas Trees, etc. Choice Apples in great variety.
F Betts, florist, High-street, Rushden.
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Rushden Echo, 3rd December 1920
SPECIAL for Christmas: Cut Bloom, Fruits, Christmas Trees, etc. Holly wreaths a speciality. Order early — F. Betts, florist, High-street, Rushden.
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Rushden Echo, November 1928
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Holly Wreaths, Xmas Trees, Evergreens.
Choice Cut Flowers
and Fruit, etc.
F. Betts and Sons
Florists
High-street, Rushden.
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