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Elijah Bennett 1800 – 1872 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 31 Mar 1800

Birth Location: New Jersey, United States

Death Date: 17 Oct 1872

Death Location: Darke, Ohio, United States

Father: (REV) Bennett

Mother: Mary Honeycutt

Spouse(s): Mary Shepherd

Children(s): Hannah Bennett, Rebecca Bennett, David Bennett, Joseph Bennett, Martha Bennett, Nathan Bennett, Christopher Bennett, Lovica Bennett, Mary Bennett, John Bennett, Rebecca Bennett, Henry Bennett, Selina Bennett, Judia Bennett, Cely Bennett, Ella Bennett, Lucinda Bennett, Elander Bennett, Phenetta Bennett

The story of Elijah Bennett began in 1800 in New Jersey, United States. In 1830, Elijah Bennett resided in Buncombe, North Carolina, USA. In 1860, Elijah Bennett resided in District 6, Washington, Tennessee, USA. Elijah Bennett married Mary Shepherd, and had children including Hannah Bennett, Rebecca A Bennett, David Bennett, Joseph S Bennett, Martha Jane Bennett, Nathan Bennett, Christopher Columbus Mack Bennett, Lovica Bennett, Mary Polly Bennett, John W Bennett, Rebecca Bennett, Henry Clay Bennett, Selina Bennett, Judia E. Bennett, Cely Bennett, Ella Bennett, Lucinda Bennett, Elander H Bennett, Phenetta Jane Bennett. Elijah Bennett passed away in 1872 in Darke, Ohio, United States.

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Biography

  • The story of Elijah Bennett began in 1800 in New Jersey, United States.
  • In 1830, Elijah Bennett resided in Buncombe, North Carolina, USA.
  • In 1860, Elijah Bennett resided in District 6, Washington, Tennessee, USA.
  • Elijah Bennett married Mary Shepherd, and had children including Hannah Bennett, Rebecca A Bennett, David Bennett, Joseph S Bennett, Martha Jane Bennett, Nathan Bennett, Christopher Columbus Mack Bennett, Lovica Bennett, Mary Polly Bennett, John W Bennett, Rebecca Bennett, Henry Clay Bennett, Selina Bennett, Judia E. Bennett, Cely Bennett, Ella Bennett, Lucinda Bennett, Elander H Bennett, Phenetta Jane Bennett.
  • Elijah Bennett passed away in 1872 in Darke, Ohio, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

(REV) Bennett
1770 – 1855
Birth Location: Fluvanna, Virginia, USA
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Mary Honeycutt
1780 – 1860
Birth Location: Virginia, United States
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Spouses(s)

Mary Shepherd
1802 – 1882
Birth Location: Oldtown, Allegany, MD, USA
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Children(s)

Hannah Bennett
1824 – 1850
Birth Location: Warren, Ohio, United States
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Rebecca Bennett
1825 –
Birth Location: Ohio, United States
RB
David Bennett
1829 –
Birth Location: Ohio, United States
DB
Joseph Bennett
1832 – 1918
Birth Location: Darke, Ohio, United States
JB
Martha Bennett
1834 – 1910
Birth Location: Washington Co TN
MB
Nathan Bennett
1835 –
Birth Location: Yancey, North Carolina, United States
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Christopher Bennett
1836 – 1895
Birth Location: Yancey Co NC
CB
Lovica Bennett
1837 – 1913
Birth Location: TN
LB
Mary Bennett
1841 – 1935
Birth Location: Washington Co., TN
MB
John Bennett
1843 – 1887
Birth Location: Washington Co TN
JB
Rebecca Bennett
1844 –
Birth Location: TN
RB
Henry Bennett
1847 – 1916
Birth Location: Greenville, Washington, Tennessee, United States
HB
Selina Bennett
1848 – 1935
Birth Location: Washington Co TN
SB
Judia Bennett
1848 –
Birth Location: Washington Co TN
JB
Cely Bennett
1848 –
Birth Location: Tennessee
CB
Ella Bennett
1851 –
Birth Location: TN
EB
Lucinda Bennett
1853 –
Birth Location: TN
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Elander Bennett
1854 – 1880
Birth Location: TN
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Phenetta Bennett
1856 –
Birth Location: Washington Co., TN
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Elijah Bennett's Ancestors

Self
Elijah Bennett
1800 – 1872
Birth Place: New Jersey, United States
Parents
(REV) John Bennett
1770 – 1855
Fluvanna, Virginia, USA
Mary Honeycutt
1780 – 1860
Virginia, United States
Grandparents
Rice Bennett
1730 – 1772
Christ Church, Middlesex, Virginia, USA
Sarah Hampton
1734 – 1810
Cumberland, Cumberland, Virginia, United States
Great-Grandparents
Richard Bennett
1709 – 1786
Elizabeth Rice
1710 – 1790
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Elijah Bennett's Descendants

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Elijah Bennett (31 Mar 1800 – 17 Oct 1872) m. Mary Shepherd (22 AUG 1802 – 8 SEP 1882)
  1. 1. Hannah Bennett (6 Jun 1824 – 6 Jul 1850)
  2. 2. Rebecca (A) Bennett (1825 – )
  3. 3. David Bennett (1829 – )
  4. 4. Joseph (S) Bennett (30 Jun 1832 – 1918) m. Cyntha (Ann) Bennett (13 February 1839 – 17 January 1923)
    1. 1. Martha (Jane) Frazee (23 September 1859 – 22 April 1941)
    2. 2. Elizabeth (Luella) Johnson (15 January 1865 – 21 September 1910)
  5. 5. Martha (Jane) Bennett (1834 – 1910)
  6. 6. Nathan Bennett (1835 – ) m. Sarafina Frontman
  7. 7. Christopher (Columbus Mack) Bennett (17 April 1836 – 13 July 1895)
  8. 8. Lovica Bennett (2-18-1837 – 6-16-1913)
  9. 9. Mary (Polly) Bennett (1841 – 1935)
  10. 10. John (W) Bennett (1843 – ca 1887)
  11. 11. Rebecca Bennett (1844 – )
  12. 12. Henry (Clay) Bennett (15 Mar 1847 – 11 September 1916) m. Eliza (Leona) Settles (18 Jun 1856 – 1922)
    1. 1. Georgia Bennett (abt 1878 – )
    2. 2. Lottie Bennett (1880 – bef 1880)
    3. 3. Carrie Bennett (Apr 1880 – )
    4. 4. John (Rubel) Bennett (1881 – 24 Nov 1952) m. Clara (Adamson, Fucia, Bennett,) Mintle (8 Aug 1888 – 5 October 1956) m. Eva Giedd (Oct 1891 – )
      1. 1. Ralph Bennett (1907 – 21 Feb 1989)
      2. 2. Harold (H) Bennett (21 February 1908 – 10 January 1988) m. Hazel (Grace) Bugher (27 Mar 1914 – 21 May 2001) m. Myrtle (Mae) Towler (30 May 1926 – 29 Dec 2005) m. Mary (Josiefeane) Steele (22 June 1920 – 4 June 2005)
        1. 1. Ethel (Harriett) Bennett (08 Aug 1931 – 18 Apr 1997)
        2. 2. Norma (Jean) Bennett (08 May 1939 – 13 Feb 2011) m. Raymond (J) Bowen m. James (Alton) Pardue (03 Jul 1939 – 27 Jan 2010)
        3. 3. Don Bennett
        4. 4. Raymond Bennett
        5. 5. John Bennett
        6. 6. Jack Bennett
        7. 7. Marilyn Bennett
        8. 8. Kathy Bennett
        9. 9. Maxine Bennett
      3. 3. Harry (Samuel) Bennett (21 Feb 1908 – 28 Apr 1964)
      4. 4. Ida (Marie) Bennett (abt 1913 – 17 July 1973)
    5. 5. Mary (Virginia) Bennett (15 February 1885 – 13 April 1958)
    6. 6. Frank (M) Bennett (Mar 1887 – UNKNOWN)
    7. 7. Myrtle (Angelique) Bennett (23 Jul 1892 – 4 December 1921)
    8. 8. Christopher ('Criss') Bennett (Mar 1893 – UNKNOWN)
    9. 9. Belle Bennett (Feb 1895 – UNKNOWN)
    10. 10. Ella (M) Bennett (Feb 1897 – UNKNOWN)
    11. 11. Henry (Lee) Bennett (22 Mar 1899 – 19 October 1974)
  13. 13. Selina Bennett (1848 – 1935)
  14. 14. Judia (E.) Bennett (1848 – )
  15. 15. Cely Bennett (abt 1848 – )
  16. 16. Ella Bennett (1851 – )
  17. 17. Lucinda Bennett (1853 – )
  18. 18. Elander (H) Bennett (1854 – bef 1880)
  19. 19. Phenetta (Jane) Bennett (Jan 1856 – )

Elijah Bennett's Timeline

5 Records

1800
31 Mar 1800
Birth of Elijah Bennett in New Jersey, United States
New Jersey, United States
1830
1830
Age 30
Elijah Bennett resided here in Buncombe, North Carolina, USA
Buncombe, North Carolina, USA
1860
1860
Age 60
Elijah Bennett resided here in District 6, Washington, Tennessee, USA
District 6, Washington, Tennessee, USA
1872
17 Oct 1872
Age 72
Death of Elijah Bennett in Darke, Ohio, United States
Darke, Ohio, United States
1890
June 1890
Age 90
Elijah Bennett resided here in Hollow Poplar, Mitchell, North Carolina, United States
Hollow Poplar, Mitchell, North Carolina, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 31 Mar 1800
    Event Place: New Jersey, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: District 6, Washington, Tennessee; Roll: M653_1277; Page: 181; Image: 369; Family History Library Film: 805277
    [2] U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1830
    Event Place: Buncombe, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1830 United States Federal Census, 1830; Census Place: Buncombe, North Carolina; Series: M19; Roll: 118; Page: 300; Family History Library Film: 0018084

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: District 6, Washington, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: District 6, Washington, Tennessee; Roll: M653_1277; Page: 181; Image: 369; Family History Library Film: 805277

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: June 1890
    Event Place: Hollow Poplar, Mitchell, North Carolina, United States
    Record Source: 1890 Veterans Schedules, Year: 1890; Census Place: Hollow Poplar, Mitchell, North Carolina; Roll: 58; Page: 2; Enumeration District: 194

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 17 Oct 1872
    Event Place: Darke, Ohio, United States
    Record Source: U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Hollansburg, Darke County, Ohio, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Headstones Provided for Deceased Union Civil War Veterans, 1879-1903
    [2] U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current
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