Louis Betts
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Betts was born in Little Rock, ArkansasLittle Rock, Arkansas
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. His father was an artist who remarried after Louis' mother died. His family moved to Chicago
Chicago
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where his three younger siblings were born. Betts was able to continue his study of art as did his siblings. Betts made a good living from stock portraits. He died in 1961.