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Virgil D Bennett 1920–1989 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 8 April 1920

Birth Location: Tennessee, United States of America

Death Date: 8 October 1989

Death Location: Gordonsville, Smith County, Tennessee, United States of America

Father: Jesse Bennett

Mother: Mattie Ray

Spouse(s):

Children(s):

In 1920, Virgil D Bennett entered the world in Tennessee, United States of America, born to Jesse B Bennett And Mattie Belle Ray. In 1930, Virgil D Bennett resided in District 15, Dekalb, Tennessee, USA. In 1935, Virgil D Bennett resided in Smith, Tennessee. Virgil D Bennett passed away in 1989 in Gordonsville, Smith County, Tennessee, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1920, Virgil D Bennett entered the world in Tennessee, United States of America, born to Jesse B Bennett And Mattie Belle Ray.
  • In 1930, Virgil D Bennett resided in District 15, Dekalb, Tennessee, USA.
  • In 1935, Virgil D Bennett resided in Smith, Tennessee.
  • Virgil D Bennett passed away in 1989 in Gordonsville, Smith County, Tennessee, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Jesse Bennett
1889–1949
Birth Location: Dekalb County, Tennessee, USA
JB
Mattie Ray
1903–1949
Birth Location: Tennessee
MR

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Virgil Bennett's Ancestors

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Virgil Bennett
1920–1989
Birth Place: Tennessee, United States of America
Parents
Jesse B Bennett
1889–1949
Dekalb County, Tennessee, USA
Mattie (Belle) Ray
1903–1949
Tennessee
Grandparents
Henry Bennett
1874–1956
Tennessee
Mattie (M.) Bennett
1879–1947
Tennessee, USA
David (Jackson (Dave)) Ray
1878–1951
Smith County, TN
Rebecca ('Becky') BENNETT
1882–1935
Dekalb County, Tennessee, USA
Great-Grandparents
William Bennett
1832–1912
Mary Bennett
1834–1915
Ransom Lynch
1848–1913
Rachel Hallum
1854–1895
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John Bennett
1813–1880
Susan Bennett
1814–1866
Robert Sandlin
1808–1880
Margaret Vanatta
1814–1876
William Lynch
1822–1904
Permelia Perkins
1821–1909
Richard Hallum
1824–1886
Mary Hallum
1826–1880

Virgil Bennett's Timeline

5 Records

1920
8 April 1920
Birth of Virgil D Bennett in Tennessee, United States of America
Tennessee, United States of America
1930
1930
Age 10
Virgil D Bennett resided here in District 15, Dekalb, Tennessee, USA
District 15, Dekalb, Tennessee, USA
1935
1935
Age 15
Virgil D Bennett resided here in Smith, Tennessee
Smith, Tennessee
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 20
Virgil D Bennett resided here in Smith, Tennessee, United States
Smith, Tennessee, United States
1989
8 October 1989
Age 69
Death of Virgil D Bennett in Hartsville, Trousdale County, Tennessee, United States of America
Hartsville, Trousdale County, Tennessee, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 8 April 1920
    Event Place: Tennessee, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Smith, Tennessee; Roll: T627_3936; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 80-10
    [2] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: District 15, Dekalb, Tennessee; Roll: 2244; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 0017; Image: 1132.0; FHL microfilm: 2341978
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: District 15, Dekalb, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: District 15, Dekalb, Tennessee; Roll: 2244; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 0017; Image: 1132.0; FHL microfilm: 2341978

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Smith, Tennessee
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Smith, Tennessee; Roll: T627_3936; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 80-10

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Smith, Tennessee, United States
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Smith, Tennessee; Roll: T627_3936; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 80-10

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 8 October 1989
    Event Place: Hartsville, Trousdale County, Tennessee, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Gordonsville, Smith County, Tennessee, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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