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Clarence Eugene Bennett 1878–1954

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3 researchers on YourRoots have Clarence Bennett in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 13 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: A — verified across 3 independent trees, with linked records

Born 29 Mar 1878 · Winona, Montgomery, Mississippi, United States
Died 20 May 1954 · Pulaski, Arkansas, United States
Father James Washington Bennett
Mother Martha Kirk (1850–1904)
Spouse Eliza Jane Lawhorn
Children Clarence W Bennett, Edith Bennett, Ethel F Bennett, Hazel A Bennett, Troy Bennett, Wilton Bennett
Siblings Anna Harriet Bennett, Elizabeth J Bennett, Ernest Emery Bennett, James Marion Bennett, Mattie Manerva Bennett, Oliver Perry Bennett, Taylor Wesley Bennett, Thomas Bryan Dock Bennett, William M Bennett
Records
1880 United States Federal Census 1900 United States Federal Census 1910 United States Federal Census 1920 United States Federal Census 1930 United States Federal Census 1940 United States Federal Census U.S., World War I Draft … U.S. World War II Draft … Arkansas, Find a Grave Index
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Immediate Family

Biography

The story of Clarence Eugene Bennett began in 1878 in Winona, Montgomery, Mississippi, United States. In 1880, Clarence Eugene Bennett resided in Montgomery, Mississippi, United States. In 1900, Clarence Eugene Bennett resided in Union, Pulaski, Arkansas. Clarence Eugene Bennett married eliza jane lawhorn, and had children including clarence w bennett, edith bennett, ethel f bennett, hazel a bennett, troy marion bennett, wilton bennett. Clarence Eugene Bennett passed away in 1954 in Pulaski, Arkansas, United States.

Sources

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    Census 1880 United States Federal Census

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    Census 1900 United States Federal Census

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    Census 1910 United States Federal Census

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    Census 1920 United States Federal Census

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    Census 1930 United States Federal Census

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    Census 1940 United States Federal Census

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    Military U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918

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    Military U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards

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    Burial Records Arkansas, Find a Grave Index

Life Timeline

1878
Birth of Clarence Eugene Bennett in Winona, Montgomery, Mississippi, United States
Birth
1880
Clarence Eugene Bennett resided here in Montgomery, Mississippi, United States
Residence
1900
Clarence Eugene Bennett resided here in Union, Pulaski, Arkansas
Residence
1910
Clarence Eugene Bennett resided here in Union, Pulaski, Arkansas
Residence
1920
Clarence Eugene Bennett resided here in Union, Pulaski, Arkansas, USA
Residence
1930
Clarence Eugene Bennett resided here in Union, Pulaski, Arkansas
Residence
1940
Clarence Eugene Bennett resided here in Little Rock, Pulaski, Arkansas, United States
Residence
1954
Death of Clarence Eugene Bennett in Pulaski, Arkansas, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Clarence Bennett

This ancestor line traces from England (1500) to Winona, Montgomery, Mississippi, United States (1878) across 13 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Clarence Bennett (1878–1954) was born in Winona, Montgomery, Mississippi, United States and died in Pulaski, Arkansas, United States. 3 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (A) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 3 researchers on YourRoots have Clarence in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 13 generations of this lineage geographically.
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Related Records

James Washington Bennett
Father
Martha Kirk
1850–1904 · Mother
Bennett US Census Records
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Clarence Bennett's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Clarence Eugene Bennett PTP
1878–1954
Winona, Montgomery, Mississippi, United States
Parents
Unknown
Martha Susan Kirk PTP
1850–1904
Choctaw, Mississippi, United States
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Clarence Bennett's Descendants

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Clarence Eugene Bennett PTP 1878–1954
  1. 1. Edith Bennett PTP 1912–1913
  2. 2. Troy Marion Bennett PTP 1918–1918