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Rufus R Bennett 1913–1998 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 14 March 1913

Birth Location: Louisiana

Death Date: 19 March 1998

Death Location: Covington, St. Tammany Parish, Louisiana, United States of America

Father: Ernest Bennett

Mother: Delia Bennett

Spouse(s): Milbry Stevens

Children(s): Arnold Bennett

Rufus R Bennett was born in 1913 in Louisiana, the child of Ernest Leroy Bennett And Delia Matilda Bennett. In 1920, Rufus R Bennett resided in Police Jury Ward 8, Tangipahoa, Louisiana, USA. In 1935, Rufus R Bennett resided in Rural, Tangipahoa, Louisiana. Rufus R Bennett married Milbry L Stevens, and had children including Arnold L Bennett, Sidney R Bennett. Rufus R Bennett passed away in 1998 in Covington, St. Tammany Parish, Louisiana, United States of America.

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Biography

  • Rufus R Bennett was born in 1913 in Louisiana, the child of Ernest Leroy Bennett And Delia Matilda Bennett.
  • In 1920, Rufus R Bennett resided in Police Jury Ward 8, Tangipahoa, Louisiana, USA.
  • In 1935, Rufus R Bennett resided in Rural, Tangipahoa, Louisiana.
  • Rufus R Bennett married Milbry L Stevens, and had children including Arnold L Bennett, Sidney R Bennett.
  • Rufus R Bennett passed away in 1998 in Covington, St. Tammany Parish, Louisiana, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Rufus Bennett's Ancestors

Self
Rufus Bennett
1913–1998
Birth Place: Louisiana
Parents
Ernest Leroy Bennett
1886–1963
Louisiana
Delia (Matilda) Bennett
1895–1957
Louisiana
Grandparents
Reuben (Matthew) Bennett
1859–1923
Louisiana
Ella (G) Watson
1866–1916
Louisiana
Great-Grandparents
Daniel Bennett
1825–1885
Sarah Mixon
1834–1885
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Reuben Bennett
1782–1838
Sarah Robertson
1783–1876

Rufus Bennett's Descendants

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Rufus (R) Bennett (14 March 1913–19 March 1998) m. Milbry (L) Stevens (abt 1911–)
  1. 1. Arnold (L) Bennett 1937–2000

Rufus Bennett's Timeline

5 Records

1913
14 March 1913
Birth of Rufus R Bennett in Louisiana
Louisiana
1920
1920
Age 7
Rufus R Bennett resided here in Police Jury Ward 8, Tangipahoa, Louisiana, USA
Police Jury Ward 8, Tangipahoa, Louisiana, USA
1935
1935
Age 22
Rufus R Bennett resided here in Rural, Tangipahoa, Louisiana
Rural, Tangipahoa, Louisiana
1940
1940
Age 27
Rufus R Bennett resided here in Ward 5, Tangipahoa, Louisiana, USA
Ward 5, Tangipahoa, Louisiana, USA
1998
19 March 1998
Age 85
Death of Rufus R Bennett
None

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 14 March 1913
    Event Place: Louisiana
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Tangipahoa, Louisiana; Roll: m-t0627-01456; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 53-15
    [2] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Police Jury Ward 8, Tangipahoa, Louisiana; Roll: T625_631; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 131
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Police Jury Ward 8, Tangipahoa, Louisiana, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Police Jury Ward 8, Tangipahoa, Louisiana; Roll: T625_631; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 131

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Rural, Tangipahoa, Louisiana
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Tangipahoa, Louisiana; Roll: m-t0627-01456; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 53-15

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Ward 5, Tangipahoa, Louisiana, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Tangipahoa, Louisiana; Roll: m-t0627-01456; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 53-15

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 19 March 1998
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Covington, St. Tammany Parish, Louisiana, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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