Seems like more than a coincidence that Laura (O'connell) Betz was living in the same city during the 1910 census as John. Looks like Laura & Fred married circa 1910, most likely in Minnesota. Mary, the mother, who was living with son John during the 1910 census, same city, was not found in the 1920 census. Did she die in Minnesota?, or could she had moved to Texas wirh daughter Laura? RP
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1910 United States Federal Census, Deer River, Itasca, Minnesota

Fred E. Betz, head, age31, 2nd marriage, married 0 years, born Germany, parents born Germany, immigrated 1883, naturalized

Laura Betz, wife, age 28, 1st marriage, married 0 years, born Wisconsin, parents born Wisconsin

Shirley Betz, son, age 4, born Minnesota, father born Germany, mother born Wisconsin
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1920 United States Federal Census, Orange Ward 2, Orange, Texas

Fred Betz, head, age 40, born Germany, parents born Germany, immigrated 1883, naturalized 1900, salesman, automobile

Laura Betz, wife, age 37, married age 21, born Michigan, parents born Ireland

Shirley Betz, son, age 13?, born Minnesota, father born Germany, mother born Michigan

Mary Louise Betz, daughter, age 6, born Minnesota, father born Germany, mother born Michigan
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1930 United States Federal Census, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California

Fred E Betts, head, age 51, married age 31, born Germany, parents born Germany, immigrated 1883, naturalized, book keeper

Laura Betts, wife, age 41, married age 21, born Michigan, father born Canada, mother born Ireland

Shirley C Betts, son, age 20, born Minnesota, father born Germany, mother born Michigan

Mary L Betts, daughter, age 16, born Minnesota, father born Germany, mother born Michigan
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