YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

Create a free account to navigate family trees, view ancestors, and discover connections.

Jacob Francis Bennett 1859–1932 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 26 Sep 1859

Birth Location: Catlin Twp, Vermillion, Illinois, USA

Death Date: 30 Oct 1932

Death Location: Herrick Township, Shelby, Illinois

Father: Philander Bennett

Mother: Sarah Wolf

Spouse(s): Emma Jones

Children(s): Sarah Bennett, Wilbur Bennett, Russell Bennett, Hazel Bennett, Lester Bennett, Thomas Bennett, Frances Bennett, Bessie Bennett, Robert Bennett, Lena Bennett

In 1859, Jacob Francis Bennett entered the world in Catlin Twp, Vermillion, Illinois, USA, born to Philander Bennett And Sarah Ann Wolf. In 1900, Jacob Francis Bennett resided in Herrick, Shelby, Illinois, USA. In 1910, Jacob Francis Bennett resided in Herrick, Shelby, Illinois, USA. Jacob Francis Bennett married Emma Likens Jones, and had children including Bessie Bennett, Frances Bennett, Hazel Bennett, Lena R Bennett, Lester Jacob Bennett, Robert Bennett, Russell Clint Bennett, Sarah Naomi Bennett, Thomas M Bennett, Wilbur Jones Bennett. Jacob Francis Bennett passed away in 1932 in Herrick Township, Shelby, Illinois.

Find more search results for Jacob Bennett
JB

Reliability Score

This score reflects the reliability of the source family tree. A high rating indicates a trustworthy source with strong data consistency.

Reliability Score:
A
Criteria:
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
  • N/A 0 criteria (Insufficient)

This tree's reliability score:

  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

Biography

  • In 1859, Jacob Francis Bennett entered the world in Catlin Twp, Vermillion, Illinois, USA, born to Philander Bennett And Sarah Ann Wolf.
  • In 1900, Jacob Francis Bennett resided in Herrick, Shelby, Illinois, USA.
  • In 1910, Jacob Francis Bennett resided in Herrick, Shelby, Illinois, USA.
  • Jacob Francis Bennett married Emma Likens Jones, and had children including Bessie Bennett, Frances Bennett, Hazel Bennett, Lena R Bennett, Lester Jacob Bennett, Robert Bennett, Russell Clint Bennett, Sarah Naomi Bennett, Thomas M Bennett, Wilbur Jones Bennett.
  • Jacob Francis Bennett passed away in 1932 in Herrick Township, Shelby, Illinois.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Jacob Bennett's Ancestors

Self
Jacob Bennett
1859–1932
Birth Place: Catlin Twp, Vermillion, Illinois, USA
Parents
Philander Bennett
1817–1895
Sullivan, Madison, New York, USA
Sarah (Ann) Wolf
1826–1899
Sullivan County, Tennessee, USA
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Jacob Bennett's Descendants

1.
JB
Jacob (Francis) Bennett (26 Sep 1859–30 Oct 1932) m. Emma (Likens) Jones (01 Mar 1867–25 Jul 1944)
  1. 1. Sarah (Naomi) Bennett 1897–1970 m. Ray (Miller) Whittington 1893–1988
    1. 1. Naomi Whittington 1919–1999 m. Lowell (O.) Harrison 1920–1999
    2. 2. Ruth Whittington 1924–
    3. 3. Helen Whittington 1925–
    4. 4. Russell (O) Whittington 1922–
    5. 5. Viola Whittington 1920–
  2. 2. Wilbur (Jones) Bennett 1899–1969 m. Bessie (G) Bennett 1903–
    1. 1. Emma (B) Bennett 1922–
    2. 2. Mamie (M) Bennett 1923–
  3. 3. Russell (Clint) Bennett 1895–1918 m. Pearl (Neva) Cherry 1897–
  4. 4. Hazel Bennett 1891–1981 m. Roy (H) Wagner 1890–1964
    1. 1. Ethel Wagner 1912–
    2. 2. Charles Wagner 1915–
    3. 3. James Wagner 1918–
  5. 5. Lester (Jacob) Bennett 1894–1954
  6. 6. Thomas (M) Bennett 1903–1983 m. Opal (Lucy) Pettyjohn 1906–1934 m. Ada (M) Horath 1906–1997
    1. 1. Myron (Owen) Bennett 1940–2013
    2. 2. Homer (F) Horath 1927–1945
    3. 3. Harvey (Dale) Bennett 1947–2010
  7. 7. Frances Bennett 1901–1971 m. Walter Goodin 1890–1968
  8. 8. Bessie Bennett 1908–1922
  9. 9. Robert Bennett 1906–1969
  10. 10. Lena (R) Bennett 1912–1978

Jacob Bennett's Timeline

7 Records

1859
26 Sep 1859
Birth of Jacob Francis Bennett in Catlin Twp, Vermillion, Illinois, USA
Catlin Twp, Vermillion, Illinois, USA
1900
1900
Age 41
Jacob Francis Bennett resided here in Herrick, Shelby, Illinois, USA
Herrick, Shelby, Illinois, USA
1910
1910
Age 51
Jacob Francis Bennett resided here in Herrick, Shelby, Illinois, USA
Herrick, Shelby, Illinois, USA
1920
1920
Age 61
Jacob Francis Bennett resided here in Herrick, Shelby, Illinois, USA
Herrick, Shelby, Illinois, USA
1930
1930
Age 71
Jacob Francis Bennett resided here in Cowden, Shelby, Illinois, USA
Cowden, Shelby, Illinois, USA
1932
28 Oct 1932
Age 73
Death of Jacob Francis Bennett in Cowden, Shelby, Illinois, USA
Cowden, Shelby, Illinois, USA
1932
30 Oct 1932
Age 73
Burial of Jacob Francis Bennett in Herrick Township, Shelby, Illinois
Herrick Township, Shelby, Illinois

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 26 Sep 1859
    Event Place: Catlin Twp, Vermillion, Illinois, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Illinois, Deaths and Stillbirths Index
    [2] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Herrick, Shelby, Illinois; Roll: T625_408; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 202; Image: 642
    [3] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Cowden, Shelby, Illinois; Roll: 561; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 0005; Image: 599.0; FHL microfilm: 2340296
    [4] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Herrick, Shelby, Illinois; Roll: 345; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 0132; FHL microfilm: 1240345
    [5] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Herrick, Shelby, Illinois; Roll: T624_326; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 0164; FHL microfilm: 1374339
    [6] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Herrick, Shelby, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Herrick, Shelby, Illinois; Roll: 345; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 0132; FHL microfilm: 1240345

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Herrick, Shelby, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Herrick, Shelby, Illinois; Roll: T624_326; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 0164; FHL microfilm: 1374339

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Herrick, Shelby, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Herrick, Shelby, Illinois; Roll: T625_408; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 202; Image: 642

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Cowden, Shelby, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Cowden, Shelby, Illinois; Roll: 561; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 0005; Image: 599.0; FHL microfilm: 2340296

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 28 Oct 1932
    Event Place: Cowden, Shelby, Illinois, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Illinois, Deaths and Stillbirths Index
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 30 Oct 1932
    Event Place: Herrick Township, Shelby, Illinois
    Record Source:
    [1] Illinois, Deaths and Stillbirths Index
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

About YourRoots

Family Tree Map

Explore your family tree geographically

Import your GEDCOM file to transform your family tree into an interactive global map. See your roots laid out visually and understand your true geographic heritage.

Powerful tools like "Trace Back To Me" instantly map your family's migration paths from a chosen ancestor all the way back to you.

LEARN MORE
AI Genealogy Research

Discover ancestors beyond "end-of-line" automatically

Import your family tree and let AI expand it for you. AI Ancestor Finder scans "end-of-line" ancestors to uncover their parents across hundreds of family lines at once. AI Deep Research analyzes selected ancestors and family clusters, suggesting relevant records and next steps.

Turn on Auto Research Mode to get new discoveries daily or weekly, so your tree keeps growing even while you're away.

LEARN MORE
DNA Match

Find more DNA matches across all DNA tests

Combine your DNA data with your family tree to unlock the full power of YourRoots DNA Match. Connect with relatives across major testing services — Ancestry, 23andMe, MyHeritage, and more.

View your matches' maps and trees to identify shared ancestors, and soon you'll be able to add them directly to your own tree and map.

LEARN MORE
Ancestry Reports

Ancestry DNA analysis that goes deeper than others

Unlock exclusive reports that reveal your deeper origins.

  • Deep Ancestry Report — Analyze 130+ ethnicities, sub-regions, and 1,800+ communities in one detailed view.
  • Global & Native American Reports — Developed with Stanford researchers to uncover hidden ancestries across all 22 chromosomes.
  • Ancient DNA Series — Compare your DNA with 1,000+ ancient genomes from Viking, Celtic, and early American civilizations.
LEARN MORE