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Dorcas Ann Bennett 1864–1943 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 7 Jul 1864

Birth Location: Upshur County, West Virginia, USA

Death Date: 29 Dec 1943

Death Location: Steubenville, Jefferson County, Ohio, USA

Father: Moses Bennett

Mother: Mary Regester

Spouse(s): George Sprouse

Children(s): Mary Sprouse, Stephen Sprouse, Caroline Sprouse, Nola Sprouse, Rose Sprouse

In 1864, Dorcas Ann Bennett entered the world in Upshur County, West Virginia, USA, born to Moses Henry Bennett And Mary Anne Regester. In 1870, Dorcas Ann Bennett resided in Union, Upshur, West Virginia, USA. In 1880, Dorcas Ann Bennett resided in Warren, Upshur, West Virginia, USA. Dorcas Ann Bennett married George W Sprouse, and had children including Caroline Sprouse, Mary Susan Sprouse, Nola M Sprouse, Rose Belle Sprouse, Stephen Sprouse. Dorcas Ann Bennett passed away in 1943 in Steubenville, Jefferson County, Ohio, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1864, Dorcas Ann Bennett entered the world in Upshur County, West Virginia, USA, born to Moses Henry Bennett And Mary Anne Regester.
  • In 1870, Dorcas Ann Bennett resided in Union, Upshur, West Virginia, USA.
  • In 1880, Dorcas Ann Bennett resided in Warren, Upshur, West Virginia, USA.
  • Dorcas Ann Bennett married George W Sprouse, and had children including Caroline Sprouse, Mary Susan Sprouse, Nola M Sprouse, Rose Belle Sprouse, Stephen Sprouse.
  • Dorcas Ann Bennett passed away in 1943 in Steubenville, Jefferson County, Ohio, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Moses Bennett
1833–1904
Birth Location: Hacker's Creek, Upshur, West Virginia, USA
MB
Mary Regester
1827–1911
Birth Location: East Bethlehem, Washington, Pennsylvania, USA
MR

Spouses(s)

George Sprouse
1853–1927
Birth Location: Lawes County, West Virginia, USA
GS

Children(s)

Mary Sprouse
1883–1961
Birth Location: Gilmer, Gilmer, West Virginia, USA
MS
Stephen Sprouse
1888–1956
Birth Location: Lewis Co, WV
SS
Caroline Sprouse
1898–1956
Birth Location: West Virginia
CS
Nola Sprouse
1888–
Birth Location: Big Run, Barbour, West Virginia
NS
Rose Sprouse
1907–1996
Birth Location: Mingo Jct, Jefferson, Ohio
RS

Dorcas Bennett's Ancestors

Self
Dorcas Bennett
1864–1943
Birth Place: Upshur County, West Virginia, USA
Parents
Moses Henry Bennett
1833–1904
Hacker's Creek, Upshur, West Virginia, USA
Mary (Anne) Regester
1827–1911
East Bethlehem, Washington, Pennsylvania, USA
Grandparents
Joseph Regester
1800–1879
East Bethlehem, Washington, Pennsylvania, USA
Elizabeth Baker
1801–1871
East Bethlehem, Washington, Pennsylvania, USA
Great-Grandparents
James Regester
1750–1833
Mary Baker
1759–
Aaron Baker
1775–1850
Ruth Jordan
1777–1850
2nd-Great-Grandparents
James Sr
1725–1772
Mary Moris
1725–1798
Aaron Baker
1726–1788
Mary Regester
1735–1811
Nathan Baker
1757–1804
Elizabeth Baker
1760–1797

Dorcas Bennett's Descendants

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Dorcas (Ann) Bennett (7 Jul 1864–29 Dec 1943) m. George (W.) Sprouse (18 Sep 1853–17 July 1927)
  1. 1. Mary (Susan) Sprouse 1883–1961 m. Samuel (Nelson) Fitzpatrick 1879–1961
    1. 1. Archie (Bernard) Fitzpatrick 1908–1958 m. Jane (Mae) Henry 1920–1987 m. Virginia (May) Sweet 1929–2003
    2. 2. Sheridan Fitzpatrick 1901–1920
    3. 3. Madge (Pearl) Fitzpatrick 1904–1992 m. Archie (Samuel Downey) Sr. 1900–1975
      1. 1. Earl (Garland) Downey 1932–1965
      2. 2. Archie (Samuel Downey) Jr. 1923–2012 m. Stella Therrien 1916–2001
        1. 1. James (Conrad) Downey 1935–2007
      3. 3. Madge (Velair) Downey 1925–
    4. 4. Cecil (Guy) Fitzpatrick 1906–1991 m. Grace Agar 1902–2000
      1. 1. Ronald (Jan) Fitzpatrick 1928–1990
    5. 5. Jessie (May) Fitzpatrick 1911–2002 m. Manno (Ambrose Augustus) Eck 1863–1947 m. Frank (Levan) Young 1893–1959
      1. 1. Emery (Cecil) Eck 1931–2020 m. Anna (Isabel) “Eck” 1946–2008 m. Norah Wigger 1926–2018
      2. 2. Susan (Marie) Eck 1934–1992 m. Edward (Charles Shaffer) Jr. 1932–1983
      3. 3. Ruth (A) Eck 1938–2015 m. Vernon (R Wollett) Jr 1932–2008
      4. 4. Manno (A Eck) Jr 1943–2013
    6. 6. Louise (Marie) Fitzpatrick 1917–1993 m. Russell (William) Reeder 1911–1967
    7. 7. Mary (Frances) Fitzpatrick 1921–1992 m. Charles (M) Masteller 1917–2008
    8. 8. James (Harold) Fitzpatrick 1924–1987
  2. 2. Stephen Sprouse 1888–1956 m. Virginia Seabolt 1895– m. Hattie Ross 1883–1919
    1. 1. Sarah (Oleta) Sprouse 1915–1983 m. Hector Raymond 1904–
    2. 2. George (Martin) Sprouse 1917–1956 m. Thelma (Gladys) Childers 1918–2006
      1. 1. Richard (Lee) Sprouse 1945–1975 m. Connie (Sue) Britton 1948–2001
      2. 2. Ruby (Louise) Sprouse 1948–1950
      3. 3. Ronald (George) Sprouse 1941–2020
    3. 3. Juddie (Harris) Sprouse 1921–1944 m. Ethel (Mae) Lewis 1921–2015
      1. 1. Mildred (Amelia) Sprouse 1941–2009 m. Ronald (Clyde) Queen 1934–2012
    4. 4. Stephen (Ray) Sprouse 1925–
    5. 5. Frankie Sprouse 1927–2011
    6. 6. Jessie (Irene) Sprouse 1926–1996
  3. 3. Caroline Sprouse 1898–1956 m. George (William) Bremer 1892–1959
    1. 1. Harry (William) Bremer 1924–2014
    2. 2. Walter (Leroy) Bremer 1927–2000
    3. 3. Edna (Marie) Bremer 1931–1987
    4. 4. Bessie Bremer 1935–1979 m. Willard (Clemmer) Gardner 1934–2009
    5. 5. George (Oliver) Bremer 1922–1922
  4. 4. Nola (M) Sprouse 1888–
  5. 5. Rose (Belle) Sprouse 1907–1996 m. Clarence (E.) Skinner 1907– m. Stewart (L) Verplank 1915–1993 m. Anthony Gronceski 1916–1960

Dorcas Bennett's Timeline

8 Records

1864
7 Jul 1864
Birth of Dorcas Ann Bennett in Upshur County, West Virginia, USA
Upshur County, West Virginia, USA
1870
1870
Age 6
Dorcas Ann Bennett resided here in Union, Upshur, West Virginia, USA
Union, Upshur, West Virginia, USA
1880
1880
Age 16
Dorcas Ann Bennett resided here in Warren, Upshur, West Virginia, USA
Warren, Upshur, West Virginia, USA
1888
1888
Age 24
Dorcas Ann Bennett resided here
None
1910
1910
Age 46
Dorcas Ann Bennett resided here in Cross Creek, Jefferson, Ohio, USA
Cross Creek, Jefferson, Ohio, USA
1920
1920
Age 56
Dorcas Ann Bennett resided here in Cross Creek, Jefferson, Ohio, USA
Cross Creek, Jefferson, Ohio, USA
1930
1930
Age 66
Dorcas Ann Bennett resided here in Cross Creek, Brooke, West Virginia
Cross Creek, Brooke, West Virginia
1943
29 Dec 1943
Age 79
Death of Dorcas Ann Bennett in Steubenville, Jefferson, Ohio, USA
Steubenville, Jefferson, Ohio, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 7 Jul 1864
    Event Place: Upshur County, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] West Virginia, Births Index, 1853-1969
    [2] West Virginia, Marriages Index
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Cross Creek, Jefferson, Ohio; Roll: T625_1401; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 181; Image: 605
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Cross Creek, Brooke, West Virginia; Roll: 2527; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 0009; Image: 813.0; FHL microfilm: 2342261
    [5] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Warren, Upshur, West Virginia; Roll: 1414; Family History Film: 1255414; Page: 123A; Enumeration District: 125
    [6] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Union, Upshur, West Virginia; Roll: M593_1700; Page: 411B; Image: 337847; Family History Library Film: 553199
    [7] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Cross Creek, Jefferson, Ohio; Roll: T624_1201; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 0094; FHL microfilm: 1375214

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Union, Upshur, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Union, Upshur, West Virginia; Roll: M593_1700; Page: 411B; Image: 337847; Family History Library Film: 553199

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Warren, Upshur, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Warren, Upshur, West Virginia; Roll: 1414; Family History Film: 1255414; Page: 123A; Enumeration District: 125

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1888
    Record Source: West Virginia, Births Index, 1853-1969

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Cross Creek, Jefferson, Ohio, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Cross Creek, Jefferson, Ohio; Roll: T624_1201; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 0094; FHL microfilm: 1375214

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Cross Creek, Jefferson, Ohio, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Cross Creek, Jefferson, Ohio; Roll: T625_1401; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 181; Image: 605

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Cross Creek, Brooke, West Virginia
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Cross Creek, Brooke, West Virginia; Roll: 2527; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 0009; Image: 813.0; FHL microfilm: 2342261

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 29 Dec 1943
    Event Place: Steubenville, Jefferson, Ohio, USA

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Steubenville, Jefferson County, Ohio, USA
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