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James Polk Bennet 1845–1920 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 01 Aug 1845

Birth Location: Auglaize County, Ohio, USA

Death Date: 23 Jun 1920

Death Location: Dayton, Montgomery, Ohio, USA

Father: Henry Bennet

Mother: Sarah Whetstone

Spouse(s): Susan Chiles

Children(s): Cora Bennet, William Bennet, Rachel Bennett, Minnie Bennet, James Bennet, Leah Bennet, Russel Bennet

The story of James Polk Bennet began in 1845 in Auglaize County, Ohio, USA. In 1870, James Polk Bennet resided in Union City, Auglaize, Ohio, USA. In 1880, James Polk Bennet resided in Waynesfield, Auglaize, Ohio, USA. James Polk Bennet married Susan A Childs Chiles, and had children including Cora J Bennet, James Gurnie Bennet, Leah Bennet, Minnie T Bennet, Rachel S Bennett, Russel Thomas Bennet, William Henry Bennet. James Polk Bennet passed away in 1920 in Dayton, Montgomery, Ohio, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of James Polk Bennet began in 1845 in Auglaize County, Ohio, USA.
  • In 1870, James Polk Bennet resided in Union City, Auglaize, Ohio, USA.
  • In 1880, James Polk Bennet resided in Waynesfield, Auglaize, Ohio, USA.
  • James Polk Bennet married Susan A Childs Chiles, and had children including Cora J Bennet, James Gurnie Bennet, Leah Bennet, Minnie T Bennet, Rachel S Bennett, Russel Thomas Bennet, William Henry Bennet.
  • James Polk Bennet passed away in 1920 in Dayton, Montgomery, Ohio, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Henry Bennet
1819–1907
Birth Location: Columbia, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA
HB
Sarah Whetstone
1819–1858
Birth Location: Auglaize County, Ohio, USA
SW

Spouses(s)

Susan Chiles
1846–1934
Birth Location: Ohio, USA
SC

Children(s)

Cora Bennet
1868–1941
Birth Location: Auglaize County, Ohio, USA
CB
William Bennet
1870–1926
Birth Location: Union City, Auglaize, Ohio, USA
WB
Rachel Bennett
1873–1961
Birth Location: Ohio, USA
RB
Minnie Bennet
1879–1963
Birth Location: Ohio, USA
MB
James Bennet
1882–1936
Birth Location: Waynesfield, Auglaize, Ohio, USA
JB
Leah Bennet
1887–1947
Birth Location: Ohio, USA
LB
Russel Bennet
1875–1948
Birth Location: Waynesfield, Auglaize, Ohio, USA
RB

James Bennet's Ancestors

Self
James Bennet
1845–1920
Birth Place: Auglaize County, Ohio, USA
Parents
Henry Scott Bennet
1819–1907
Columbia, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA
Sarah Whetstone
1819–1858
Auglaize County, Ohio, USA
Grandparents
Michael WHETSTONE
1770–1842
Somerset County, Pennsylvania, USA
Margaret (Elizabeth) TAYLOR
1780–1850
Pennsylvania, USA
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

James Bennet's Descendants

1.
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James (Polk) Bennet (01 Aug 1845–23 Jun 1920) m. Susan (A Childs) Chiles (Nov 1846–Abt 1934)
  1. 1. Cora (J) Bennet 1868–1941 m. James Hover 1859–1921
    1. 1. Burley Hover 1890–
    2. 2. Lena Hover 1891–
    3. 3. Helen Hover 1891–
    4. 4. Hazel (R) Hover 1905–1954 m. Frank (J) Marks 1892–1967
      1. 1. Margy (E) Marks 1925–
      2. 2. James (Andrew) Marks 1929–1998
      3. 3. Samuel (Ely) Marks 1936–2017
  2. 2. William (Henry) Bennet 1870–1926 m. Effie (Belle) Jacobs 1876–1962
    1. 1. Osla (L) Bennett 1898–
    2. 2. Othel (Gurney) Bennett 1895–1970 m. Ruth (Elizabeth) Conaway 1902–1996
      1. 1. Gordon (Conaway) Bennett 1924–1928
    3. 3. Opal (M) Bennett 1895–1980 m. Charles (Franklin) Stine 1893–1979
      1. 1. Charles (Sanford) Stine 1919– m. Doris (Jeanne) Hinkle 1919–2007
      2. 2. Thomas (Dick) Stine 1920–2011 m. Betty (Jean) Whitney 1920–2014
    4. 4. Susana (G) Bennett 1899–1981 m. Russell (O) Johnson 1899–1978
      1. 1. Donna (Jean) Johnson 1929–2016 m. Chester (Elmer) Craun 1930–2013
      2. 2. Catherine (Geraldine) Johnson 1920–2008 m. Charles (F) Mitchell 1918–1997
        1. 1. Dean Mitchell 1938–2012
    5. 5. Russell (Thomas Bennett) Sr 1904–1967 m. Reta (Rita A) Findley 1903–1976
      1. 1. Russell (Thomas Bennett) Jr 1926–1992 m. Jean (Louise) Inks 1928–2011
        1. 1. Russell (Paul) Bennett 1947–2003
      2. 2. Richard (Tennyson) Bennett 1927–1975 m. Barbara (J) Tucker 1931–2015
    6. 6. Leo (Waldow) Bennett 1906–1956 m. Louise (Elizabeth) Myers 1907–
    7. 7. Pauline Bennett 1909–1997 m. Clifford (Dalton) Tinder 1909–1970
    8. 8. Donald (B) Bennett 1913–1981 m. Margaret (E) Baker 1916–2008
      1. 1. Sally (J) Bennett 1936–2020 m. Robert (James August) Jr 1936–2019
    9. 9. Mildred (Theola) Bennett 1911–2004 m. Dalton (Jackson) Riddle 1909–1986
    10. 10. Orley (L) Bennett 1897–1983 m. Helen (Evelyn) Winter 1899–1992 m. Bina (A) Hamilton 1902–1971
      1. 1. James (R) Bennett 1933–2002
      2. 2. David (Lee) Bennett 1933–2001
      3. 3. William (Henry) Bennett 1928–1996
    11. 11. Evelyn (Naomi) Bennett 1915–2009 m. Raymond (Wesley) Fox 1914–1992
      1. 1. Lou (Ann) Fox 1940–1952
  3. 3. Rachel (S) Bennett 1873–1961 m. Pearl Wilder 1874–1923
    1. 1. Ernest Wilder 1897–1901
    2. 2. Harry Wilder 1894–1906
    3. 3. Marion Wilder 1895–1900
    4. 4. Clara (I) Wilder 1901–1976 m. Russell (Joseph) Ebker 1901–1989
  4. 4. Minnie (T) Bennet 1879–1963 m. William Welch 1873–1942
    1. 1. Hazel Welch 1901–
    2. 2. Edward Welch 1909–
    3. 3. Vaud (May) Welch 1914–2001
    4. 4. Alvah (Bennett) Welch 1918–2001 m. Betty (Jo) Walden 1921–1998
  5. 5. James (Gurnie) Bennet 1882–1936 m. Bessie (Adelia) Ulm 1888–1975
    1. 1. Ruth (E) Bennet 1909–
    2. 2. Roy (Thirl) Bennet 1910–1976
  6. 6. Leah Bennet 1887–1947 m. Howard (Scott) Laycock 1882–1953
    1. 1. Byron (Elza) Laycock 1909–1976
    2. 2. Fred (Scott) Laycock 1903–1977 m. Violet Rice 1903– m. Artie (Ray) Brooks 1909–1992
    3. 3. Betty Laycock 1906–1999 m. Joseph Clegg 1906–1954
  7. 7. Russel (Thomas) Bennet 1875–1948 m. Margaret (Floretta) Wheeler 1873–1937
    1. 1. Rowena (Mabel) Bennett 1904–2001

James Bennet's Timeline

8 Records

1845
01 Aug 1845
Birth of James Polk Bennet in Auglaize County, Ohio, USA
Auglaize County, Ohio, USA
1870
1870
Age 25
James Polk Bennet resided here in Union City, Auglaize, Ohio, USA
Union City, Auglaize, Ohio, USA
1880
1880
Age 35
James Polk Bennet resided here in Waynesfield, Auglaize, Ohio, USA
Waynesfield, Auglaize, Ohio, USA
1900
1900
Age 55
James Polk Bennet resided here in Wayne, Auglaize, Ohio, USA
Wayne, Auglaize, Ohio, USA
1910
1910
Age 65
James Polk Bennet resided here in Wayne, Auglaize, Ohio, USA
Wayne, Auglaize, Ohio, USA
1920
1920
Age 75
James Polk Bennet resided here in Dayton, Montgomery, Ohio, USA
Dayton, Montgomery, Ohio, USA
1920
19 Jun 1920
Age 75
Death of James Polk Bennet in Dayton, Montgomery, Ohio, USA
Dayton, Montgomery, Ohio, USA
1920
23 Jun 1920
Age 75
Burial of James Polk Bennet in Dayton, Montgomery, Ohio, USA
Dayton, Montgomery, Ohio, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 01 Aug 1845
    Event Place: Auglaize County, Ohio, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Civil War Soldier Records and Profiles, 1861-1865
    [2] Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1966, Pennsylvania Historic and Museum Commission; Harrisburg, Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania (State). Death certificates, 1906–1967; Certificate Number Range: 016351-018750
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Dayton Ward 7, Montgomery, Ohio; Roll: T625_1422; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 150
    [4] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Waynesfield, Auglaize, Ohio; Roll: 994; Page: 580C; Enumeration District: 016
    [5] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Union, Auglaize, Ohio; Page: 533A; Family History Library Film: 552671
    [6] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Wayne, Auglaize, Ohio; Page: 1; Enumeration District: 0046; FHL microfilm: 1241240
    [7] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Wayne, Auglaize, Ohio; Roll: T624_1154; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 0071; FHL microfilm: 1375167
    [8] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [9] Ohio, Soldier Grave Registrations

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Union City, Auglaize, Ohio, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Union, Auglaize, Ohio; Page: 533A; Family History Library Film: 552671

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Waynesfield, Auglaize, Ohio, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Waynesfield, Auglaize, Ohio; Roll: 994; Page: 580C; Enumeration District: 016

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Wayne, Auglaize, Ohio, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Wayne, Auglaize, Ohio; Page: 1; Enumeration District: 0046; FHL microfilm: 1241240

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Wayne, Auglaize, Ohio, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Wayne, Auglaize, Ohio; Roll: T624_1154; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 0071; FHL microfilm: 1375167

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Dayton, Montgomery, Ohio, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Dayton Ward 7, Montgomery, Ohio; Roll: T625_1422; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 150

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Ohio, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Civil War Pension Index: General Index to Pension Files, 1861-1934, The National Archives at Washington, D.C.; Washington, D.C.; Record Group Title: Records of the Department of Veterans Affairs, 1773 - 2007; Record Group Number: 15; Series Title: U.S., Civil War Pension Index: General Index to Pension Files, 1861-1934; S

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 19 Jun 1920
    Event Place: Dayton, Montgomery, Ohio, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Ohio, Death Records
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] Ohio, Soldier Grave Registrations
    [4] Web: Montgomery County, Ohio, Woodland Cemetery Index, 1814-2011

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 23 Jun 1920
    Event Place: Dayton, Montgomery, Ohio, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Ohio, Soldier Grave Registrations
    [3] Web: Montgomery County, Ohio, Woodland Cemetery Index, 1814-2011
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