Burnt Hills in Saratoga County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Bettys Family

Photographed By Steve Stoessel, January 22, 2019

1. Bettys Family Marker

Inscription. Joseph died 1804 and Abigail died 1791 local innkeepers and unfortunate parents of Joseph, convicted traitor & spy who was hung in 1782

Erected 2013 by William G. Pomeroy Foundation.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the William G. Pomeroy Foundation series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1804.

Location. 42° 54.369′ N, 73° 53.791′ W. Marker is in Burnt Hills, New York, in Saratoga County. Marker is on Kingsley Road, on the left when traveling north. In the Burnt Hills Baptist Church Cemetery along the southern boundary. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Burnt Hills NY 12027, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Burnt Hills Baptist Church (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Town of Ballston (approx. ¼ mile away); Kingsley Inn (approx. ¼ mile away); Calvary Episcopal Church (approx. 0.4 miles away); Stevens School (approx. 0.8 miles away); Waterman House (approx. 0.9 miles away); Centennial Barn (approx. one mile away); Larkin House (approx. 1.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Burnt Hills.

Regarding Bettys Family. Joseph Bettys was

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serving in the American cause when he was captured at the Battle of Valcour Island. He joined the British side, and after 1777, he was involved in several operations to capture American leaders and disrupt the Patriots in Saratoga County. He was captured in 1782 carrying a coded message to a British commander in New York. He was taken to Albany and there tried and executed.

Also see . . . Joseph Bettys (Wikipedia). Joseph "Joe" Bettys (1754[1] – April 1, 1782) was a soldier in the American Revolution best known for being hanged as a British spy in 1782. (Submitted on January 22, 2019, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York.)

Photographed By Steve Stoessel, January 22, 2019

2. Bettys Family Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on May 9, 2023. It was originally submitted on January 22, 2019, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. This page has been viewed 438 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 22, 2019, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.