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Elijah Bennett 1811 – 1885 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 22 Nov 1811

Birth Location: Georgia, USA

Death Date: 29 Jul 1885

Death Location: Mt Vernon, Franklin, Texas, United States

Father: Jeremiah Bennett

Mother: Susannah Hendrix

Spouse(s): Jane Groom

Children(s): James Bennett, Lizzie Bennett, Alzada Bennett, Nancy Bennett, Maryann Bennett, Willie Bennett, Sarah Bennett, Matilda Bennett, Mary Bennett, Eliza Bennett, Louisa Bennett, Alitha Bennett, Mollie Bennett, George Bennett, Benjamin Bennett, Daniel Bennett, Florance Bennett, Kate Bennett

The story of Elijah Bennett began in 1811 in Georgia, USA. In 1850, Elijah Bennett resided in Subdivision 29, Benton, Alabama. In 1880, Elijah Bennett resided in Precinct 1, Franklin, Texas, USA. Elijah Bennett married Jane Francis Groom, and had children including James Bennett, Lizzie Bennett, Alzada Rebecca Bennett, Nancy Jane Bennett, Maryann Elizabeth Jane "Jimmie" Bennett, Willie Ann Bennett, Sarah Bennett, Matilda J Bennett, Mary Jane Bennett, Eliza M Bennett, Louisa E. Bennett, Alitha Bennett, Mollie J Bennett, George W. Bennett, Benjamin Bennett, Daniel W. Bennett, Florance Bennett, Kate W. Bennett. Elijah Bennett passed away in 1885 in Mt Vernon, Franklin, Texas, United States.

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Biography

  • The story of Elijah Bennett began in 1811 in Georgia, USA.
  • In 1850, Elijah Bennett resided in Subdivision 29, Benton, Alabama.
  • In 1880, Elijah Bennett resided in Precinct 1, Franklin, Texas, USA.
  • Elijah Bennett married Jane Francis Groom, and had children including James Bennett, Lizzie Bennett, Alzada Rebecca Bennett, Nancy Jane Bennett, Maryann Elizabeth Jane "Jimmie" Bennett, Willie Ann Bennett, Sarah Bennett, Matilda J Bennett, Mary Jane Bennett, Eliza M Bennett, Louisa E. Bennett, Alitha Bennett, Mollie J Bennett, George W. Bennett, Benjamin Bennett, Daniel W. Bennett, Florance Bennett, Kate W. Bennett.
  • Elijah Bennett passed away in 1885 in Mt Vernon, Franklin, Texas, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

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Elijah Bennett's Ancestors

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Elijah Bennett
1811 – 1885
Birth Place: Georgia, USA
Parents
Jeremiah Bennett
1786 – 1852
NY
Susannah Hendrix
1823 – 1908
Dawson, Georgia, United States
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Elijah Bennett's Descendants

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Elijah Bennett (22 Nov 1811 – 29 Jul 1885) m. Jane (Francis) Groom (1818 – Bet. 1865-1870)
  1. 1. James Bennett (1844 – 1865)
  2. 2. Lizzie Bennett (1844 or 1849 – )
  3. 3. Alzada (Rebecca) Bennett (Jun 1845 – 20 Oct 1910)
  4. 4. Nancy (Jane) Bennett (02 Sep 1847 – 17 Dec 1914)
  5. 5. Maryann (Elizabeth Jane "Jimmie") Bennett (abt 1850 – 15 Oct 1931) m. Andrew (Emmett "Skeet") Deshazo (Dec 11 1844 – 4 Apr 1913)
    1. 1. Lucy DeShazo (Nov 1881 – ) m. Callicoatte
    2. 2. Lester (Wright) DeShazo (06 Oct 1886 – 14 Sep 1967)
  6. 6. Willie (Ann) Bennett (19 Jun 1850 – 18 Oct 1934)
  7. 7. Sarah Bennett (1853 – )
  8. 8. Matilda (J) Bennett (abt 1856 – )
  9. 9. Mary (Jane) Bennett (13 Feb 1858 – 18 Dec 1943)
  10. 10. Eliza (M) Bennett (abt 1861 – 11 Aug 1892)
  11. 11. Louisa (E.) Bennett (abt 1861 – )
  12. 12. Alitha Bennett (12 Jul 1864 – 8 Nov 1899)
  13. 13. Mollie (J) Bennett (26 Aug 1865 – )
  14. 14. George (W.) Bennett (abt 1868 – )
  15. 15. Benjamin Bennett (abt 1870 – )
  16. 16. Daniel (W.) Bennett (abt 1871 – )
  17. 17. Florance Bennett (abt 1874 – )
  18. 18. Kate (W.) Bennett (abt 1878 – )

Elijah Bennett's Timeline

4 Records

1811
22 Nov 1811
Birth of Elijah Bennett in Georgia, USA
Georgia, USA
1850
1850
Age 39
Elijah Bennett resided here in Subdivision 29, Benton, Alabama
Subdivision 29, Benton, Alabama
1880
1880
Age 69
Elijah Bennett resided here in Precinct 1, Franklin, Texas, USA
Precinct 1, Franklin, Texas, USA
1885
29 Jul 1885
Age 74
Death of Elijah Bennett in Mt Vernon, Franklin, Texas, United States
Mt Vernon, Franklin, Texas, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 22 Nov 1811
    Event Place: Georgia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Precinct 1, Franklin, Texas; Roll: 1304; Family History Film: 1255304; Page: 403C; Enumeration District: 032
    [2] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Subdivision 29, Benton, Alabama; Roll: M432_1; Page: 375B; Image: 895
    [3] U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1700s-Current
    [4] Web: Texas, Find A Grave Index, 1761-2012

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Subdivision 29, Benton, Alabama
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Subdivision 29, Benton, Alabama; Roll: M432_1; Page: 375B; Image: 895

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Precinct 1, Franklin, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Precinct 1, Franklin, Texas; Roll: 1304; Family History Film: 1255304; Page: 403C; Enumeration District: 032

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 29 Jul 1885
    Event Place: Mt Vernon, Franklin, Texas, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1700s-Current
    [2] Web: Texas, Find A Grave Index, 1761-2012

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Mount Vernon, Franklin County, Texas, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1700s-Current
    [2] Web: Texas, Find A Grave Index, 1761-2012

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