Hello Ken, I have information from a direct descendent of John. "John Valentine Betthauser born April 29,1825 in Buch,Bavaria. He died September 15,1914 in Oakdale Wisconsin and as many people at that time he was farmer.
Married November 10,1856 in Roxbury ,Wisconsin. to Maria Margarita Schnieder born August 12, 1829. Maria died March 30 1881 in Oakdale,Wisconsin. They had 9 children and the 3ed child was also Johann (John) Valentine Betthauser Born in Roxbury,Wisconsin December 24, 1861. He died Auguast 2,1930 in Sparta,Wisconsin .The son John married Mary Barant born January 16,1866 in Germany; married in Tomah on Nov 7,1888 . She died April 26,1941 in Oakdale." If you would like this person's name and telephone number, send e-mail to me a60g73atmsn.com Hope this will help you and family Regards,Meri