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Philemon Shelley Bennett 1840–1905 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 04 May 1840

Birth Location: York, York, South Carolina, USA

Death Date: 8 September 1905

Death Location: Indian Land, Lancaster County, South Carolina, United States of America

Father: Josiah Bennett

Mother: Lucinda Shurley

Spouse(s): Elizabeth Therrell

Children(s): James Bennett, Thomas Sr, Martha Bennett, Lottie Bennett, Joseph Bennett, Robert Bennett

The story of Philemon Shelley Bennett began in 1840 in York, York, South Carolina, USA. In 1840, Philemon Shelley Bennett resided in Piscataquis, Maine, USA. In 1880, Philemon Shelley Bennett resided in Indian Land, Lancaster, South Carolina, USA. Philemon Shelley Bennett married Elizabeth Jane Therrell, and had children including James Bennett, Joseph G Bennett, Lottie Louada Bennett, Martha J Bennett, Robert Levi Bennett, Thomas Elliott Bennett Sr. Philemon Shelley Bennett passed away in 1905 in Indian Land, Lancaster County, South Carolina, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Philemon Shelley Bennett began in 1840 in York, York, South Carolina, USA.
  • In 1840, Philemon Shelley Bennett resided in Piscataquis, Maine, USA.
  • In 1880, Philemon Shelley Bennett resided in Indian Land, Lancaster, South Carolina, USA.
  • Philemon Shelley Bennett married Elizabeth Jane Therrell, and had children including James Bennett, Joseph G Bennett, Lottie Louada Bennett, Martha J Bennett, Robert Levi Bennett, Thomas Elliott Bennett Sr.
  • Philemon Shelley Bennett passed away in 1905 in Indian Land, Lancaster County, South Carolina, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Philemon Bennett's Ancestors

Self
Philemon Bennett
1840–1905
Birth Place: York, York, South Carolina, USA
Parents
Josiah A Bennett
1811–1855
York County, South Carolina, USA
Lucinda (B.) Shurley
1817–1900
York, South Carolina, United States
Grandparents
James (Littleton) Bennett
1787–1866
North Carolina, United States
Sarah Bennett
1790–1815
Rowan County, NC
Philemon Shurley
1783–1854
Newberry, Newberry, South Carolina, USA
Lucretia Walston
1794–1860
North Carolina
Great-Grandparents
Reuben II
1757–1847
Frances (Bennett)
1766–1830
Richard Auton
1737–1810
Sarah Auton
1750–1820
Thaddeus Shurley
1757–1840
Elizabeth Clawson
1761–1846
Elias Walston
1765–1834
Sythenia Washington
1772–1834
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Reuben Bennett
–1793
Jacob Shurley
1729–1789
Ursula
1733–1789
Eli Clawson
1740–
Lizetta Smith
1741–
Thomas Walston
1740–1795
Barbara Walston
1745–1780
Sarah Inman
1737–1780

Philemon Bennett's Descendants

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Philemon (Shelley) Bennett (04 May 1840–8 September 1905) m. Elizabeth (Jane) Therrell (18 Dec 1853–12 Oct 1932)
  1. 1. James Bennett 1868–1935 m. Mary Lee 1868–1913
    1. 1. Ruth Bennett 1899–1955 m. Charles Ross 1890–1966
      1. 1. Dorothy (Lee) Ross 1924–2015 m. Joseph (G Hollis) III 1926–2001
      2. 2. Arthur (Ray Ross) Sr 1926–1991
      3. 3. Charles (McBride ROSS) Junior 1920–1982
    2. 2. Joseph (Shurley) Bennett 1896–1940
    3. 3. James (Robert) Bennett 1898–1933
    4. 4. Ada (J) Bennett 1902–1966
    5. 5. Thomas (Banks) Bennett 1904–1958
    6. 6. David (Kirk) Bennett 1906–1960
    7. 7. Charlie Bennett 1908–
      1. 1. Billy (Hugh Bennett) Sr. 1930–1984
    8. 8. Samuel (Houard) Bennett 1911–1915
    9. 9. John (F) Bennett 1918–1918
    10. 10. Carrie (F) Bennett 1901–1902
    11. 11. Mary Bennett 1907–
  2. 2. Thomas (Elliott Bennett) Sr 1881–1968
  3. 3. Martha (J) Bennett 1875–
  4. 4. Lottie (Louada) Bennett 1880–1957
    1. 1. Thomas (Elliott) Blackwelder 1908–1970
      1. 1. Nancy (Ruth) Blackwelder
    2. 2. Henry (Philip) Blackwelder 1914–1984
  5. 5. Joseph (G.) Bennett 1866–1931
  6. 6. Robert (Levi) Bennett 1870–1953
    1. 1. John (Boyce) BENNETT 1911–2001

Philemon Bennett's Timeline

5 Records

1840
04 May 1840
Birth of Philemon Shelley Bennett in York, York, South Carolina, USA
York, York, South Carolina, USA
1840
1840
Philemon Shelley Bennett resided here in Piscataquis, Maine, USA
Piscataquis, Maine, USA
1880
1880
Age 40
Philemon Shelley Bennett resided here in Indian Land, Lancaster, South Carolina, USA
Indian Land, Lancaster, South Carolina, USA
1900
1900
Age 60
Philemon Shelley Bennett resided here in Fort Mill, York, South Carolina, USA
Fort Mill, York, South Carolina, USA
1905
8 September 1905
Age 65
Death of Philemon Shelley Bennett in Indian Land, Lancaster, South Carolina, USA
Indian Land, Lancaster, South Carolina, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 04 May 1840
    Event Place: York, York, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Indian Land, Lancaster, South Carolina; Roll: 1233; Page: 326C; Enumeration District: 081
    [2] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Fort Mill, York, South Carolina; Page: 2; Enumeration District: 0093; FHL microfilm: 1241545
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1840
    Event Place: Piscataquis, Maine, USA
    Record Source: 1840 United States Federal Census, Year: 1840; Census Place: Piscataquis, Maine; Roll: 150; Page: 323; Family History Library Film: 0009707

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Indian Land, Lancaster, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Indian Land, Lancaster, South Carolina; Roll: 1233; Page: 326C; Enumeration District: 081

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Fort Mill, York, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Fort Mill, York, South Carolina; Page: 2; Enumeration District: 0093; FHL microfilm: 1241545

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 8 September 1905
    Event Place: Indian Land, Lancaster, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Indian Land, Lancaster County, South Carolina, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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