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Lewis William Bennett 1911–1978 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 3 May 1911

Birth Location: St Catharine's, Ont, Canada

Death Date: 14 Dec 1978

Death Location: Los Angeles

Father: George Bennett

Mother: Rose Cox

Spouse(s): Lawanda Dunn, La Bennett

Children(s): Daisy Bennett

The story of Lewis William Bennett began in 1911 in St Catharine's, Ont, Canada. In 1921, Lewis William Bennett resided in St Catharines, Lincoln, Ontario, Canada. In 1923, Lewis William Bennett resided in Canada. Lewis William Bennett married La Wanda Bennett, Lawanda Dolores Dunn, and had children including Daisy May Bennett. Lewis William Bennett passed away in 1978 in Los Angeles.

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Biography

  • The story of Lewis William Bennett began in 1911 in St Catharine's, Ont, Canada.
  • In 1921, Lewis William Bennett resided in St Catharines, Lincoln, Ontario, Canada.
  • In 1923, Lewis William Bennett resided in Canada.
  • Lewis William Bennett married La Wanda Bennett, Lawanda Dolores Dunn, and had children including Daisy May Bennett.
  • Lewis William Bennett passed away in 1978 in Los Angeles.

Immediate Family

Parents

George Bennett
1886–1957
Birth Location: Catharine, Ontario
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Rose Cox
1887–1962
Birth Location: Lincoln, Lincoln, Ontario, Canada
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Spouses(s)

Lawanda Dunn
1915–1978
Birth Location: Illinois
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La Bennett
1915–
Birth Location: –
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Children(s)

Daisy Bennett
1934–2006
Birth Location: San Pedro L, California
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Lewis Bennett's Ancestors

Self
Lewis Bennett
1911–1978
Birth Place: St Catharine's, Ont, Canada
Parents
George William Bennett
1886–1957
Catharine, Ontario
Rose (Alice) Cox
1887–1962
Lincoln, Lincoln, Ontario, Canada
Grandparents
George (Andrew) Cox
1866–1934
England
Margaret (Matilda) Steveson
1861–1940
Ontario
Great-Grandparents
William Cox
1841–1909
Ann Cox
1841–1925
2nd-Great-Grandparents
William Cox
1802–
Eliza Geater
1803–1890

Lewis Bennett's Descendants

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Lewis (William) Bennett (3 May 1911–14 Dec 1978) m. Lawanda (Dolores) Dunn (12 Aug 1915–10 Apr 1978) m. La (Wanda) Bennett (12 Aug 1915–)
  1. 1. Daisy (May) Bennett 1934–2006

Lewis Bennett's Timeline

9 Records

1911
3 May 1911
Birth of Lewis William Bennett in St Catharine's, Ont, Canada
St Catharine's, Ont, Canada
1921
1 Jun 1921
Age 10
Lewis William Bennett resided here in St Catharines, Lincoln, Ontario, Canada
St Catharines, Lincoln, Ontario, Canada
1923
23 May 1923
Age 12
Lewis William Bennett resided here in Canada
Canada
1930
1930
Age 19
Lewis William Bennett resided here in Los Angeles (Districts 0501-0750), Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California, USA
Los Angeles (Districts 0501-0750), Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California, USA
1935
1935
Age 24
Lewis William Bennett resided here in San Pedro, Los Angeles, California
San Pedro, Los Angeles, California
1937
1937
Age 26
Lewis William Bennett resided here in 2304 Grand Ave San Pedro; Wilmington, California, USA
2304 Grand Ave San Pedro; Wilmington, California, USA
1940
1940
Age 29
Lewis William Bennett resided here in Los Angeles, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California, USA
Los Angeles, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California, USA
1950
1950
Age 39
Lewis William Bennett resided here in 2806 N. Griffin Ave Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California, USA
2806 N. Griffin Ave Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California, USA
1978
14 Dec 1978
Age 67
Death of Lewis William Bennett in Los Angeles
Los Angeles

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 3 May 1911
    Event Place: St Catharine's, Ont, Canada
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Border Crossings from Canada to U.S., The National Archives in Washington, DC; Washington, DC, USA; Manifests of Passengers Arriving At St. Albans, Vt, District Through Canadian Pacific and Atlantic Ports, 1895-1954; NAI: 4492490; Record Group: Records of the Immigration and Naturalization Ser
    [2] U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; Wwii Draft Registration Cards For California, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 134
    [3] 1940 United States Federal Census
    [4] California, U.S., Federal Naturalization Records, 1888-1991, National Archives at Riverside; Riverside, California; Petitions For Naturalization, U.s. District Court For the Central District of California (Los Angeles), 1940-1991; NAI Number: 594890; Record Group Title: Records of District Courts of the United State
    [5] California, U.S., Death Index, 1940-1997, Place: Los Angeles; Date: 14 Dec 1978; Social Security: 561104815
    [6] 1930 United States Federal Census
    [7] Ontario, Canada Births, Archives of Ontario; Toronto, Ontario, Canada; Series: Registrations of Births and Stillbirths, 1869-1913; Reel: 220; Record Group: Rg 80-2
    [8] 1921 Census of Canada, Reference Number: RG 31; Folder Number: 70; Census Place: St Catharines, Lincoln, Ontario; Page Number: 3
    [9] Arizona, U.S., County Marriage Records
    [10] 1950 United States Federal Census, National Archives at Washington, DC; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Year: 1950; Census Place: Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California; Roll: 1174; Page: 1; Enumeration District: 66-1527

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Jun 1921
    Event Place: St Catharines, Lincoln, Ontario, Canada
    Record Source: 1921 Census of Canada, Reference Number: RG 31; Folder Number: 70; Census Place: St Catharines, Lincoln, Ontario; Page Number: 3

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 23 May 1923
    Event Place: Canada
    Record Source: U.S., Border Crossings from Canada to U.S., The National Archives in Washington, DC; Washington, DC, USA; Manifests of Passengers Arriving At St. Albans, Vt, District Through Canadian Pacific and Atlantic Ports, 1895-1954; NAI: 4492490; Record Group: Records of the Immigration and Naturalization Ser

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 27 May 1923
    Event Place: Niagara Falls, New York, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Border Crossings from Canada to U.S., The National Archives in Washington, DC; Washington, DC, USA; Manifests of Passengers Arriving At St. Albans, Vt, District Through Canadian Pacific and Atlantic Ports, 1895-1954; NAI: 4492490; Record Group: Records of the Immigration and Naturalization Ser
    [2] California, U.S., Federal Naturalization Records, 1888-1991, National Archives at Riverside; Riverside, California; Petitions For Naturalization, U.s. District Court For the Central District of California (Los Angeles), 1940-1991; NAI Number: 594890; Record Group Title: Records of District Courts of the United State
    [3] 1930 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Los Angeles (Districts 0501-0750), Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: San Pedro, Los Angeles, California
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1937
    Event Place: 2304 Grand Ave San Pedro; Wilmington, California, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Los Angeles, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 28 May 1941
    Event Place: 2806 N. Griffin Ave Los Angeles, California, USA
    Record Source: California, U.S., Federal Naturalization Records, 1888-1991, National Archives at Riverside; Riverside, California; Petitions For Naturalization, U.s. District Court For the Central District of California (Los Angeles), 1940-1991; NAI Number: 594890; Record Group Title: Records of District Courts of the United State

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1950
    Event Place: 2806 N. Griffin Ave Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California, USA
    Record Source: 1950 United States Federal Census, National Archives at Washington, DC; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Year: 1950; Census Place: Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California; Roll: 1174; Page: 1; Enumeration District: 66-1527

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Place: Canada
    Record Source: California, U.S., Federal Naturalization Records, 1888-1991, National Archives at Riverside; Riverside, California; Petitions For Naturalization, U.s. District Court For the Central District of California (Los Angeles), 1940-1991; NAI Number: 594890; Record Group Title: Records of District Courts of the United State

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; Wwii Draft Registration Cards For California, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 134

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 14 Dec 1978
    Event Place: Los Angeles
    Record Source: California, U.S., Death Index, 1940-1997, Place: Los Angeles; Date: 14 Dec 1978; Social Security: 561104815
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