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Walter F Bennett 1914–1988 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 13 Mar 1914

Birth Location: Yakima, Washington

Death Date: 11 Nov 1988

Death Location: Salem, Marion County, Oregon, USA

Father: Alonzo Bennett

Mother: Dilla Gilmore

Spouse(s): Lois Barnes, Irene Shirola

Children(s): Ronny Bennett

The story of Walter F Bennett began in 1914 in Yakima, Washington. In 1920, Walter F Bennett resided in Kamiah, Lewis, Idaho. In 1935, Walter F Bennett resided in Salem, Marion, Oregon. Walter F Bennett married Irene Laura Shirola, Lois Gladys Barnes, and had children including Allan L Bennett, Donna M Bennett, Ronny Lynn Bennett. Walter F Bennett passed away in 1988 in Salem, Marion County, Oregon, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of Walter F Bennett began in 1914 in Yakima, Washington.
  • In 1920, Walter F Bennett resided in Kamiah, Lewis, Idaho.
  • In 1935, Walter F Bennett resided in Salem, Marion, Oregon.
  • Walter F Bennett married Irene Laura Shirola, Lois Gladys Barnes, and had children including Allan L Bennett, Donna M Bennett, Ronny Lynn Bennett.
  • Walter F Bennett passed away in 1988 in Salem, Marion County, Oregon, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Alonzo Bennett
1889–
Birth Location: White Oaks, Lincoln, NM
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Dilla Gilmore
1891–1975
Birth Location: Palouse City, Nez Perce, Washington, United States
DG

Spouses(s)

Lois Barnes
1918–1990
Birth Location: Salem, Marion, Oregon, USA
LB
Irene Shirola
1913–1992
Birth Location: –
IS

Children(s)

Ronny Bennett
1940–2007
Birth Location: Oregon
RB

Walter Bennett's Ancestors

Self
Walter Bennett
1914–1988
Birth Place: Yakima, Washington
Parents
Alonzo Leander Bennett
1889–
White Oaks, Lincoln, NM
Dilla Gilmore
1891–1975
Palouse City, Nez Perce, Washington, United States
Grandparents
Cloyd Bennett
1844–1898
, Grundy, Missouri, USA
Margaret Camp
1852–1928
Lavernia, Bexas, Texas, United States
Bert Gilmore
1872–1939
Jefferson City, Shelby, Missouri, USA
Alice (J.) Petterson
1873–1952
Salt Lake City, Utah
Great-Grandparents
Thomas Camp
1818–1887
Emza Hobbs
1822–1907
William Gilmore
1839–1888
Addie Pierce
1849–1901
Joseph Mendenhall
1842–1896
Martha Adamson
1844–1880
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Joseph Lester
1812–
Mary J.
1814–
William Mendenhall
1808–1842
Anne Williams
1806–1857
Seth Adamson
1808–1852
Mrs. Adamson
1817–1905

Walter Bennett's Descendants

1.
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Walter (F) Bennett (13 Mar 1914–11 Nov 1988) m. Lois (Gladys) Barnes (15 Sept 1918–12 Dec 1990) m. Irene (Laura) Shirola (11 May 1913–30 May 1992)
  1. 1. Ronny (Lynn) Bennett 1940–2007

Walter Bennett's Timeline

6 Records

1914
13 Mar 1914
Birth of Walter F Bennett in Yakima, Washington
Yakima, Washington
1920
1920
Age 6
Walter F Bennett resided here in Kamiah, Lewis, Idaho
Kamiah, Lewis, Idaho
1935
1935
Age 21
Walter F Bennett resided here in Salem, Marion, Oregon
Salem, Marion, Oregon
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 26
Walter F Bennett resided here in Salem, Marion, Oregon, United States
Salem, Marion, Oregon, United States
1988
11 Nov 1988
Age 74
Death of Walter F Bennett in Lebanon, Linn, Oregon, United States of America
Lebanon, Linn, Oregon, United States of America
1988
11 Nov 1988
Age 74
Death of Walter F Bennett in Lebanon, Linn, Oregon, United States of America
Lebanon, Linn, Oregon, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 13 Mar 1914
    Event Place: Yakima, Washington
    Record Source:
    [1] Washington, Births, 1883-1935, Washington State Archives; Olympia, Washington; Washington Births, 1891-1919; Film Info: Various county birth registers. Microfilm
    [2] U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010
    [3] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Salem, Marion, Oregon; Roll: T627_3374; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 24-68A
    [4] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 541-12-8620; Issue State: Oregon; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [5] Oregon, Death Index, Oregon State Library; 1966-1970 Death Index; Reel Title: State of Oregon Death Index; Year Range: 1981-1990
    [6] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Kamiah, Lewis, Idaho; Roll: 31109_4300164; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 135; Image: .
    [7] Washington Births
    [8] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [9] Web: Oregon, Find A Grave Index, 1848-2011

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Kamiah, Lewis, Idaho
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Kamiah, Lewis, Idaho; Roll: 31109_4300164; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 135; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Salem, Marion, Oregon
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Salem, Marion, Oregon; Roll: T627_3374; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 24-68A
    [2] U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Salem, Marion, Oregon, United States
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Salem, Marion, Oregon; Roll: T627_3374; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 24-68A

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 31 May 1949
    Record Source: Washington, Marriage Records, 1865-2004

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 11 Nov 1988
    Event Place: Lebanon, Linn, Oregon, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010
    [2] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 541-12-8620; Issue State: Oregon; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [3] Oregon, Death Index, Oregon State Library; 1966-1970 Death Index; Reel Title: State of Oregon Death Index; Year Range: 1981-1990
    [4] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [5] Web: Oregon, Find A Grave Index, 1848-2011

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 11 Nov 1988
    Event Place: Lebanon, Linn, Oregon, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 541-12-8620; Issue State: Oregon; Issue Date: Before 1951

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Salem, Marion County, Oregon, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Web: Oregon, Find A Grave Index, 1848-2011
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