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Ernest Leroy Bennett 1886–1963 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 14 March 1886

Birth Location: Louisiana

Death Date: 11 December 1963

Death Location: Covington, St. Tammany Parish, Louisiana, USA

Father: Reuben Bennett

Mother: Ella Watson

Spouse(s): Delia Bennett

Children(s): Archie Bennett, Rufus Bennett, Martha Benett, Luda Benett

In 1886, Ernest Leroy Bennett entered the world in Louisiana, born to Reuben Matthew Bennett And Ella G Watson. In 1900, Ernest Leroy Bennett resided in Police Jury Ward 1, Saint Tammany, Louisiana, USA. In 1920, Ernest Leroy Bennett resided in Police Jury Ward 8, Tangipahoa, Louisiana, USA. Ernest Leroy Bennett married Delia Matilda Bennett, and had children including Archie Felton Bennett, Luda Benett, Martha Josephine Benett, Rufus R Bennett. Ernest Leroy Bennett passed away in 1963 in Covington, St. Tammany Parish, Louisiana, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1886, Ernest Leroy Bennett entered the world in Louisiana, born to Reuben Matthew Bennett And Ella G Watson.
  • In 1900, Ernest Leroy Bennett resided in Police Jury Ward 1, Saint Tammany, Louisiana, USA.
  • In 1920, Ernest Leroy Bennett resided in Police Jury Ward 8, Tangipahoa, Louisiana, USA.
  • Ernest Leroy Bennett married Delia Matilda Bennett, and had children including Archie Felton Bennett, Luda Benett, Martha Josephine Benett, Rufus R Bennett.
  • Ernest Leroy Bennett passed away in 1963 in Covington, St. Tammany Parish, Louisiana, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Reuben Bennett
1859–1923
Birth Location: Louisiana
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Ella Watson
1866–1916
Birth Location: Louisiana
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Spouses(s)

Delia Bennett
1895–1957
Birth Location: Louisiana
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Children(s)

Archie Bennett
1920–1969
Birth Location: Louisiana
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Rufus Bennett
1913–1998
Birth Location: Louisiana
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Martha Benett
1916–2004
Birth Location: Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana, United States of America
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Luda Benett
1919–
Birth Location: Louisiana
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Ernest Bennett's Ancestors

Self
Ernest Bennett
1886–1963
Birth Place: Louisiana
Parents
Reuben Matthew Bennett
1859–1923
Louisiana
Ella (G) Watson
1866–1916
Louisiana
Grandparents
Daniel Bennett
1825–1885
St Tammany Parish, Louisiana, USA
Sarah (Temperance) Mixon
1834–1885
Louisiana
Great-Grandparents
Reuben Bennett
1782–1838
Sarah Robertson
1783–1876
2nd-Great-Grandparents
1757–1808
Elizabeth Tarpley
1751–1821
Jane Robertson
1763–

Ernest Bennett's Descendants

1.
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Ernest (Leroy) Bennett (14 March 1886–11 December 1963) m. Delia (Matilda) Bennett (17 May 1895–11 November 1957)
  1. 1. Archie (Felton) Bennett 1920–1969 m. Theresa Bennett 1929–2015
  2. 2. Rufus (R) Bennett 1913–1998 m. Milbry (L) Stevens 1911–
    1. 1. Arnold (L) Bennett 1937–2000
  3. 3. Martha (Josephine) Benett 1916–2004 m. Orville (James) Chadwick 1912–2011
    1. 1. Archie (Carrlen) Chadwick 1937–2011
    2. 2. Jo (Ellender) Booth 1942–2004
  4. 4. Luda Benett 1919–

Ernest Bennett's Timeline

7 Records

1886
14 March 1886
Birth of Ernest Leroy Bennett in Louisiana
Louisiana
1900
1900
Age 14
Ernest Leroy Bennett resided here in Police Jury Ward 1, Saint Tammany, Louisiana, USA
Police Jury Ward 1, Saint Tammany, Louisiana, USA
1920
1920
Age 34
Ernest Leroy Bennett resided here in Police Jury Ward 8, Tangipahoa, Louisiana, USA
Police Jury Ward 8, Tangipahoa, Louisiana, USA
1935
1935
Age 49
Ernest Leroy Bennett resided here in Sh, Tangipahoa, Louisiana
Sh, Tangipahoa, Louisiana
1940
1940
Age 54
Ernest Leroy Bennett resided here in Police Jury Ward 8, Tangipahoa, Louisiana, USA
Police Jury Ward 8, Tangipahoa, Louisiana, USA
1942
1942
Age 56
Ernest Leroy Bennett resided here in Robert, Louisiana, USA
Robert, Louisiana, USA
1963
11 December 1963
Age 77
Death of Ernest Leroy Bennett
None

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 14 March 1886
    Event Place: Louisiana
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; World War II Draft Cards (4th Registration) for the State of Louisiana; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System, 1926-1975; Record Group Number: 147
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Tangipahoa, Louisiana; Roll: m-t0627-01457; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 53-33
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Police Jury Ward 8, Tangipahoa, Louisiana; Roll: T625_631; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 131
    [4] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Louisiana; Registration County: Tangipahoa; Roll: 1685021
    [5] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Police Jury Ward 1, Saint Tammany, Louisiana; Roll: 583; Page: 15A; Enumeration District: 0079; FHL microfilm: 1240583
    [6] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Police Jury Ward 1, Saint Tammany, Louisiana, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Police Jury Ward 1, Saint Tammany, Louisiana; Roll: 583; Page: 15A; Enumeration District: 0079; FHL microfilm: 1240583

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Police Jury Ward 8, Tangipahoa, Louisiana, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Police Jury Ward 8, Tangipahoa, Louisiana; Roll: T625_631; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 131

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Sh, Tangipahoa, Louisiana
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Tangipahoa, Louisiana; Roll: m-t0627-01457; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 53-33

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Police Jury Ward 8, Tangipahoa, Louisiana, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Tangipahoa, Louisiana; Roll: m-t0627-01457; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 53-33

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1942
    Event Place: Robert, Louisiana, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; World War II Draft Cards (4th Registration) for the State of Louisiana; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System, 1926-1975; Record Group Number: 147

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Tangipahoa, Louisiana, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Louisiana; Registration County: Tangipahoa; Roll: 1685021

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 11 December 1963
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Covington, St. Tammany Parish, Louisiana, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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