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Marcus Lafayette Bennett 1856–1958 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 3 Sep 1856

Birth Location: Ramseytown, Yancey Co., NC

Death Date: 29 Oct 1958

Death Location: Ramseytown, Yancey County, North Carolina

Father: Gaines Bennett

Mother: Louvina Peterson

Spouse(s): Caledonia Howell, Josie Berry

Children(s): Thursa Bennett, Jerry Bennett, Martin Bennett, William Bennett, Luzema Benett

The story of Marcus Lafayette Bennett began in 1856 in Ramseytown, Yancey Co., NC. In 1900, Marcus Lafayette Bennett resided in Ramseytown, Yancey, North Carolina, USA. In 1935, Marcus Lafayette Bennett resided in Ramseytown, Yancey, North Carolina. Marcus Lafayette Bennett married Caledonia Howell, Josie Berry, and had children including Jerry Bennett, Luzema Benett, Martin Bennett, Thursa Alestine Bennett, William Cornelius Bennett. Marcus Lafayette Bennett passed away in 1958 in Ramseytown, Yancey County, North Carolina.

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Biography

  • The story of Marcus Lafayette Bennett began in 1856 in Ramseytown, Yancey Co., NC.
  • In 1900, Marcus Lafayette Bennett resided in Ramseytown, Yancey, North Carolina, USA.
  • In 1935, Marcus Lafayette Bennett resided in Ramseytown, Yancey, North Carolina.
  • Marcus Lafayette Bennett married Caledonia Howell, Josie Berry, and had children including Jerry Bennett, Luzema Benett, Martin Bennett, Thursa Alestine Bennett, William Cornelius Bennett.
  • Marcus Lafayette Bennett passed away in 1958 in Ramseytown, Yancey County, North Carolina.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Marcus Bennett's Ancestors

Self
Marcus Bennett
1856–1958
Birth Place: Ramseytown, Yancey Co., NC
Parents
Gaines Allen Bennett
1831–1863
Buncombe, North Carolina, USA
Louvina Peterson
1831–1915
Poplar, Yancey, North Carolina, USA
Grandparents
Richard Bennett
1796–1880
Virginia, United States
Rachel Watson
1796–1880
Washington, Tennessee, United States
Peter Peterson
1799–1859
Wake, North Carolina, United States
Leodicia ("Dicey") Stroupe
1806–1869
Upper Hoyles Creek, Lincoln, North Carolina
Great-Grandparents
John Bennett
1760–1840
Judith Hubbard
1766–1850
Tobias Pederson
1767–1838
Margaret Masters
1773–1803
Philip Stroup
1764–1837
Mary Eddleman
1766–1810
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Charles Pederson
1735–1770
Johann Stroup
1724–1805
Nancy Rhyne
1740–1837
JOHANN EDDLEMAN
1715–1797
Maria Heckmann
1725–1802

Marcus Bennett's Descendants

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Marcus (Lafayette) Bennett (3 Sep 1856–29 Oct 1958) m. Caledonia Howell (22 Jul 1860–26 Mar 1936) m. Josie Berry (8 Oct 1912–21 Jun 1954)
  1. 1. Thursa (Alestine) Bennett 1889–1977 m. Samuel (Lee) Haney 1898–1972
    1. 1. Jesse (Ralph) Haney 1924–1924
    2. 2. William (Clay) Haney 1922–2011
    3. 3. Daniel (Ray) Haney 1927–2004
    4. 4. Hershell (Brian) Haney 1920–2005
    5. 5. Howard (Avery) Haney 1918–1988
    6. 6. Beatrice Haney 1925–2019 m. Burton (Miner) Carter 1923–2010 m. Donnie Fowler 1929–2015
  2. 2. Jerry Bennett 1889–
  3. 3. Martin Bennett 1887–
  4. 4. William (Cornelius) Bennett 1881–1973 m. Alice (Priscilla) Rice 1885–1952
    1. 1. Carroll (Carson) Bennett 1923–2001
  5. 5. Luzema Benett 1884–1947

Marcus Bennett's Timeline

5 Records

1856
3 Sep 1856
Birth of Marcus Lafayette Bennett in Ramseytown, Yancey Co., NC
Ramseytown, Yancey Co., NC
1900
1900
Age 44
Marcus Lafayette Bennett resided here in Ramseytown, Yancey, North Carolina, USA
Ramseytown, Yancey, North Carolina, USA
1935
1935
Age 79
Marcus Lafayette Bennett resided here in Ramseytown, Yancey, North Carolina
Ramseytown, Yancey, North Carolina
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 84
Marcus Lafayette Bennett resided here in Ramseytown, Yancey, North Carolina, USA
Ramseytown, Yancey, North Carolina, USA
1958
29 Oct 1958
Age 102
Death of Marcus Lafayette Bennett in Coxs Creek, Yancey Co, North Carolina
Coxs Creek, Yancey Co, North Carolina

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 3 Sep 1856
    Event Place: Ramseytown, Yancey Co., NC
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave Index
    [2] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Ramseytown, Yancey, North Carolina; Roll: 1225; Page: 10B; Enumeration District: 0128; FHL microfilm: 1241225
    [3] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Ramseytown, Yancey, North Carolina; Roll: T627_2991; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 100-13A

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Ramseytown, Yancey, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Ramseytown, Yancey, North Carolina; Roll: 1225; Page: 10B; Enumeration District: 0128; FHL microfilm: 1241225

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Ramseytown, Yancey, North Carolina
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Ramseytown, Yancey, North Carolina; Roll: T627_2991; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 100-13A

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Ramseytown, Yancey, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Ramseytown, Yancey, North Carolina; Roll: T627_2991; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 100-13A

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 29 Oct 1958
    Event Place: Coxs Creek, Yancey Co, North Carolina
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave Index

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Ramseytown, Yancey County, North Carolina
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave Index

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