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Jacob Lawson Bennett 1869–1929 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 2 May 1869

Birth Location: Barbour County, West Virginia

Death Date: 14 Mar 1929

Death Location: Barbour County, West Virginia, USA

Father: Jonathan Bennett

Mother: Melissa Bennett

Spouse(s): Dora Bennett

Children(s): Gladys Bennett, Elva Bennett, Roxie Bennett, Haskell Bennett, Delta Matthews

In 1869, Jacob Lawson Bennett entered the world in Barbour County, West Virginia, born to Jonathan P Bennett And Melissa E Bennett. In 1880, Jacob Lawson Bennett resided in Glade, Barbour, West Virginia, United States. In 1900, Jacob Lawson Bennett resided in Glade, Barbour, West Virginia. Jacob Lawson Bennett married Dora R Bennett, and had children including Delta Matthews, Elva R Bennett, Gladys Ruth Bennett, Haskell Willie Bennett, Roxie Maye Bennett. Jacob Lawson Bennett passed away in 1929 in Barbour County, West Virginia, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1869, Jacob Lawson Bennett entered the world in Barbour County, West Virginia, born to Jonathan P Bennett And Melissa E Bennett.
  • In 1880, Jacob Lawson Bennett resided in Glade, Barbour, West Virginia, United States.
  • In 1900, Jacob Lawson Bennett resided in Glade, Barbour, West Virginia.
  • Jacob Lawson Bennett married Dora R Bennett, and had children including Delta Matthews, Elva R Bennett, Gladys Ruth Bennett, Haskell Willie Bennett, Roxie Maye Bennett.
  • Jacob Lawson Bennett passed away in 1929 in Barbour County, West Virginia, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Jonathan Bennett
1840–1928
Birth Location: West Virginia
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Melissa Bennett
1849–1909
Birth Location: Barbour County, West Virginia
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Spouses(s)

Dora Bennett
1870–1952
Birth Location: West Virginia
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Children(s)

Gladys Bennett
1909–1979
Birth Location: Barbour, West Virginia, United States
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Elva Bennett
1908–
Birth Location: West Virginia
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Roxie Bennett
1894–1966
Birth Location: Abraham, Raleigh County, West Virginia, United States
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Haskell Bennett
1897–1944
Birth Location: Blue Sulphur Springs, Greenbrier, West Virginia
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Delta Matthews
1898–
Birth Location: West Virginia
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Jacob Bennett's Ancestors

Self
Jacob Bennett
1869–1929
Birth Place: Barbour County, West Virginia
Parents
Jonathan P Bennett
1840–1928
West Virginia
Melissa (E.) Bennett
1849–1909
Barbour County, West Virginia
Grandparents
Jacob (S) Bennett
1814–1862
Barbour, Orange, Virginia, United States
Elizabeth Gainer
1814–1884
Virginia
Isaac Sturm
1825–1906
Barbour Co., West Virginia, USA
Mary (Isabel) McHenry
1827–1885
, , West Virginia, USA
Great-Grandparents
Brian Gainer
1791–1880
Ann Toder
1775–1894
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Brian Gainer
1764–1845
Sarah Johnson
1780–1860
Jacob Oaster
1792–1854
Magdalena Burkhouse
1740–1780

Jacob Bennett's Descendants

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Jacob (Lawson) Bennett (2 May 1869–14 Mar 1929) m. Dora (R) Bennett (1 March 1870–27 January 1952)
  1. 1. Gladys (Ruth) Bennett 1909–1979 m. Okey (Gay) Nestor 1907–1996
    1. 1. Robert (Lee) Nestor 1935–2009
  2. 2. Elva (R) Bennett 1908– m. Dorsey (Lee) Bennett 1902–1979 m. Harley (C) Bennett 1899–1956
    1. 1. Evaline Bennett 1926–
    2. 2. Ray Bennett 1925–
  3. 3. Roxie (Maye) Bennett 1894–1966 m. William (Haley) Bennett 1891–1984
    1. 1. Geraldine Bennett 1917–
    2. 2. Vana (M) Bennett 1925–
    3. 3. Victoria ("Sissy") Bennett 1919–1976
    4. 4. Mary (Magdalene "Maggie") Bennett 1930–1978
    5. 5. Banna (Marie) Bennett 1924–2000
    6. 6. Ellas (M) Bennett 1918–2003
    7. 7. Ambers Bennett 1940–1941
    8. 8. Gladys (Maggie) Bennett 1912–1997
    9. 9. Roscoe Bennett 1928–1928
    10. 10. Amos (Haven) Bennett 1937–1989
    11. 11. William (Howard "Hazzard") Bennett 1914–1985
    12. 12. Andrew Bennett 1926–1930
  4. 4. Haskell (Willie) Bennett 1897–1944 m. Ethel (T) Bennet 1902–1982
    1. 1. Vieva (Mildred) Bennett 1921–1980
    2. 2. Ivan (Gerald) Bennett 1924–
    3. 3. Nina (Lee) Williams 1929–2007
  5. 5. Delta Matthews 1898– m. Earl (French) Mathew 1896–1994
    1. 1. William Matthews 1924–
    2. 2. Betty (Lucille) McCartney 1926–1998
    3. 3. James (Edward) Matthey 1920–2003 m. Dorothy (Kolene) Brohard 1923–1963
    4. 4. Richard Matthews 1922–

Jacob Bennett's Timeline

7 Records

1869
2 May 1869
Birth of Jacob Lawson Bennett in Barbour County, West Virginia
Barbour County, West Virginia
1880
1880
Age 11
Jacob Lawson Bennett resided here in Glade, Barbour, West Virginia, United States
Glade, Barbour, West Virginia, United States
1900
1900
Age 31
Jacob Lawson Bennett resided here in Glade, Barbour, West Virginia
Glade, Barbour, West Virginia
1910
1910
Age 41
Jacob Lawson Bennett resided here in Glade, Barbour, West Virginia
Glade, Barbour, West Virginia
1920
1920
Age 51
Jacob Lawson Bennett resided here in Glade, Barbour, West Virginia
Glade, Barbour, West Virginia
1929
12 Mar 1929
Age 60
Death of Jacob Lawson Bennett in Barbour, West Virginia, United States
Barbour, West Virginia, United States
1929
14 Mar 1929
Age 60
Burial of Jacob Lawson Bennett in Barbour County, West Virginia, USA
Barbour County, West Virginia, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 2 May 1869
    Event Place: Barbour County, West Virginia
    Record Source:
    [1] West Virginia, Births Index, 1853-1969
    [2] West Virginia, Marriages Index
    [3] West Virginia, Deaths Index
    [4] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Glade, Barbour, West Virginia; Roll: T625_1947; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 6; Image: 124
    [5] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Glade, Barbour, West Virginia; Roll: 1399; Family History Film: 1255399; Page: 32A; Enumeration District: 070
    [6] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Glade, Barbour, West Virginia; Roll: 1755; Page: 12B; Enumeration District: 0004; FHL microfilm: 1241755
    [7] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Glade, Barbour, West Virginia; Roll: T624_1676; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 0005; FHL microfilm: 1375689
    [8] West Virginia, Find a Grave Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Glade, Barbour, West Virginia, United States
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Glade, Barbour, West Virginia; Roll: 1399; Family History Film: 1255399; Page: 32A; Enumeration District: 070

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Glade, Barbour, West Virginia
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Glade, Barbour, West Virginia; Roll: 1755; Page: 12B; Enumeration District: 0004; FHL microfilm: 1241755

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Glade, Barbour, West Virginia
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Glade, Barbour, West Virginia; Roll: T624_1676; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 0005; FHL microfilm: 1375689

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Glade, Barbour, West Virginia
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Glade, Barbour, West Virginia; Roll: T625_1947; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 6; Image: 124

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 12 Mar 1929
    Event Place: Barbour, West Virginia, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] West Virginia, Deaths Index
    [2] West Virginia, Find a Grave Index

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 14 Mar 1929
    Event Place: Barbour County, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] West Virginia, Deaths Index
    [2] West Virginia, Find a Grave Index
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