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Hugh Caldwell Bennett 1832–1907 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 14 December 1832

Birth Location: Iredell County, North Carolina, USA

Death Date: 3 March 1907

Death Location: Morganton, Burke County, North Carolina, United States of America

Father: George Bennett

Mother: Elizabeth Newland

Spouse(s): Nancy Baxter

Children(s): Benjamin Bennett, Carrie Bennett, Hattie Bennett, Betsey Bennett, Florence Bennett, Mary Bennet, Eliza Bennet, Lula Bennet

In 1832, Hugh Caldwell Bennett entered the world in Iredell County, North Carolina, USA, born to George Steptoe Bennett And Elizabeth Newland. In 1870, Hugh Caldwell Bennett resided in Silver Creek, Burke, North Carolina, USA. In 1900, Hugh Caldwell Bennett resided in Silver Creek, Burke, North Carolina, USA. Hugh Caldwell Bennett married Nancy Caroline Baxter, and had children including Benjamin Hugh Bennett, Betsey Bennett, Carrie Benson Bennett, Eliza P Bennet, Florence Amanda Bennett, Hattie Baxter Bennett, Lula A Bennet, Mary Kate Bennet. Hugh Caldwell Bennett passed away in 1907 in Morganton, Burke County, North Carolina, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1832, Hugh Caldwell Bennett entered the world in Iredell County, North Carolina, USA, born to George Steptoe Bennett And Elizabeth Newland.
  • In 1870, Hugh Caldwell Bennett resided in Silver Creek, Burke, North Carolina, USA.
  • In 1900, Hugh Caldwell Bennett resided in Silver Creek, Burke, North Carolina, USA.
  • Hugh Caldwell Bennett married Nancy Caroline Baxter, and had children including Benjamin Hugh Bennett, Betsey Bennett, Carrie Benson Bennett, Eliza P Bennet, Florence Amanda Bennett, Hattie Baxter Bennett, Lula A Bennet, Mary Kate Bennet.
  • Hugh Caldwell Bennett passed away in 1907 in Morganton, Burke County, North Carolina, United States of America.

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Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Hugh Bennett's Ancestors

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Hugh Bennett
1832–1907
Birth Place: Iredell County, North Carolina, USA
Parents
George Steptoe Bennett
1799–1866
Cople, Westmoreland, Virginia, United States
Elizabeth Newland
1798–1871
Grandparents
Richard Bennett
1757–1837
Isle Wight, Virginia, United States
Catherine Lawson
1757–1829
Great-Grandparents
Thomas II
1725–1789
Mary Oldham
1720–1781
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Thomas I
1685–1763
Elizabeth Bonum
1699–

Hugh Bennett's Descendants

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Hugh (Caldwell) Bennett (14 December 1832–3 March 1907) m. Nancy (Caroline) Baxter (2 February 1844–26 July 1910)
  1. 1. Benjamin (Hugh) Bennett 1863–1937 m. Madge ((Maggie)) Bais 1871–1948
    1. 1. Hugh (B.) Bennett 1902–1975 m. Erma Bennett 1913–
  2. 2. Carrie (Benson) Bennett 1879–1921 m. Russell (K) Hennessee 1875–1951
    1. 1. William (Stepto) Hennessee 1903–1990 m. Manilla (E) Hunt 1898–1998
      1. 1. William (Howard) Hennessee 1923–1924
      2. 2. Dewey (Wakefield) Hennessee 1924–1998
    2. 2. Hugh (Emanuel) Hennessee 1907–1980
    3. 3. Nannie (Elizabeth) Hennesee 1902–1987 m. Zeno (Moton) Hunt 1890–1969
    4. 4. Carrie (Estell) Hennessee 1915–1915
    5. 5. Infant (Son) Hennessee 1911–1911
    6. 6. R. (Vernon) Hennessee 1905–1906
    7. 7. Ralph (Kinsey) Hennessee 1914–1915
    8. 8. Walter (Beam) Hennessee 1909–1972
    9. 9. Alice (Louvenia) Hennessee 1913–
      1. 1. Carrie (Frances) Newton 1932–2006
  3. 3. Hattie (Baxter) Bennett 1874–1938
  4. 4. Betsey Bennett 1875–1875
  5. 5. Florence (Amanda) Bennett 1880–1934 m. Joseph (Richardson) Hennessee 1867–1942
    1. 1. Doris (Ivy) Hennessee 1899–1970
    2. 2. Edward Hennessee 1901–
    3. 3. Florence Hennessee 1905–
    4. 4. William Hennessee 1909–
      1. 1. Harris (Blaire) Hennessee 1935–2004
    5. 5. Virginia Hennessee 1910–1975 m. Ed Parker 1897–1968
      1. 1. William (Stanley) Parker 1943–2016
    6. 6. Ida (May) Hennessee 1916–
    7. 7. Joel (K) Hennessee 1917–
    8. 8. Benjamin (R.) Hennessee 1919–1962 m. Frances (Parker) Jackson 1920–2009
      1. 1. Allen (W) Hennessee 1946–2017
      2. 2. Linda (Faye) Hennessee 1939–2000
    9. 9. Lotty Henneson 1920–1921
    10. 10. Howard (Richardson) Hennesee 1913–1916
  6. 6. Mary (Kate) Bennet 1865–1925 m. Edward Beam 1860–
    1. 1. Edward (Beam) Jr. 1895–1966 m. Annette Browning 1896–1977
    2. 2. Katherine (M (Katie)) Beam 1897–
    3. 3. Russell (S) Beam 1887–1946 m. Vashti (White) Hall 1902–1965
    4. 4. Sallie (M) Beam 1892–
  7. 7. Eliza (P) Bennet 1868–
    1. 1. Eula (Florence) Bennett 1886–1972
      1. 1. Lloyd (Cleveland) Bost 1920–1996
    2. 2. Thomas (Baxter) Bennett 1900–1986
  8. 8. Lula (A) Bennet 1869–

Hugh Bennett's Timeline

4 Records

1832
14 December 1832
Birth of Hugh Caldwell Bennett in Iredell County, North Carolina, USA
Iredell County, North Carolina, USA
1870
1870
Age 38
Hugh Caldwell Bennett resided here in Silver Creek, Burke, North Carolina, USA
Silver Creek, Burke, North Carolina, USA
1900
1900
Age 68
Hugh Caldwell Bennett resided here in Silver Creek, Burke, North Carolina, USA
Silver Creek, Burke, North Carolina, USA
1907
3 March 1907
Age 75
Death of Hugh Caldwell Bennett
None

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 14 December 1832
    Event Place: Iredell County, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] North Carolina, Death Certificates, North Carolina State Archives; Raleigh, North Carolina; North Carolina Death Certificates
    [2] U.S., Civil War Soldier Records and Profiles, 1861-1865
    [3] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Silver Creek, Burke, North Carolina; Roll: M593_1126; Page: 390B; Family History Library Film: 552625
    [4] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Silver Creek, Burke, North Carolina; Page: 6; Enumeration District: 0017; FHL microfilm: 1241185
    [5] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Silver Creek, Burke, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Silver Creek, Burke, North Carolina; Roll: M593_1126; Page: 390B; Family History Library Film: 552625

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Silver Creek, Burke, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Silver Creek, Burke, North Carolina; Page: 6; Enumeration District: 0017; FHL microfilm: 1241185

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 3 March 1907
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Morganton, Burke County, North Carolina, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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