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     John Bennett was born circa 1854 at Dallas or Polk Co., MO.¹ He was the son of Larkin Bennett and Mary Ann Payne.¹

     Kenneth Dale Bennett was born on 27 July 1923 at Elgin, Antelope Co., NE. He was the son of William Harrison Bennett and Alma Petersen.¹ Kenneth Dale Bennett married Jerrene Joyce Jillson, daughter of Dr. Paul Myron Jillson and Juanita Jerrene Bartlett, on 23 March 1947 at Presbyterian Church, Elgin, Antelope Co., NE. Kenneth Dale Bennett died on 22 May 2014 at Roxbury Park Assisted Living, Omaha, Douglas Co., NE, at age 90 Obituary (findagrave.com):

U.S. VeteranKenneth D. Bennett, 90 of Elgin, NE, passed away Thursday, May 22, 2014 at The Waterford at Roxbury Park Assisted Living in Omaha, NE.


Funeral services are 11:00 am Wednesday, May 28, 2014 at the United Methodist Church in Elgin, NE, with Rev. Michael Davis officiating. Interment will follow at West Cedar Valley Cemetery in Elgin, NE with Military Rites by American Legion Post #229/VFW Post #5816. Visitation will be 5-8 p.m. Tuesday, at Huffman-Levander Funeral Home in Elgin, NE with Masonic Rites service at 7:30 p.m. by Diamond Lodge #291 A.M. and F.M.


Kenneth Dale Bennett, son of William Harrison and Alma Johanna (Peterson) Bennett, was born July 27, 1923 at Elgin, NE. He lived in the Elgin-Neligh area most of his childhood, except for a short time spent in Oregon in the mid 1930’s. After his mother’s passing in 1935, the family moved to Elgin where he attended Elgin Public Schools, graduating in 1941. He enlisted in the US Navy in July of 1941 and served six years, 18 months on the aircraft carrier USS Ranger.


On March 23, 1947, Kenneth married Jerrene Joyce Jillson at the Presbyterian Church in Elgin, NE. The couple lived near Pensacola, FL for the last five months of Kenneth’s naval service, before returning to Elgin, NE where he worked as a welder at Bennett Implement for six years, after which he accepted a position as an agent for Mobil Oil Company in Elgin. He worked for Mobil for 30 years before it was purchased by Kumm Gas Co. in 1984, and continued working for them until retirement.


He continued living in Elgin until his health required him to move to the Samaritan Estates Assisted Living in Albion, NE, in December 2012, and later to The Waterford at Roxbury Park Assisted Living in Omaha, NE in March 2014.


Kenneth was active in the Elgin community, serving on city council, Elgin Volunteer Fire Dept. for 35 years, and West Cedar Valley Cemetery Board. He served time as Mayor of Elgin, Elgin Fire Chief, President of West Cedar Valley Cemetery Association, board member of Antelope Country Club, and master of the Masonic Lodgers in Elgin and Neligh. He was a 32nd degree Mason and a Shriner, current member of Diamond Lodge #291 A.M. and F.M., and a member of American Legion Post #229 and VFW Post #5816 of Elgin.


He enjoyed golfing, hunting, shooting trap and black powder, competing many times at the Cornhusker State Games and other competitions. He loved his family and enjoyed sharing his hobbies and interests with his children and grandchildren.


Kenneth is survived by two sons: William P. Bennett, Sr. and wife JoAnne of Papillion, NE; Michael Bennett and wife Peggy of Kennesaw, GA; six grandchildren: Courtney S. (Schyler) Fricke; William “Paul” Bennett Jr. (wife Allison); Whitney A. Bennett and fiancé Nathan Arnold; Matthew H. Bennett; Michelle (Bryan) Howley; Christopher Bennett; three great-grandchildren: Brooklynn N. Howley, Joshua K. Nicholas Schyler Fricke, and ; his sister: Charlotte Schumacher of Wabasha, MN; along with several nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.


Kenneth was preceded in death by his parents and his wife of 64 years, Jerrene in 2011.

He was buried in May 2014 at West Cedar Valley Cemetery, Elgin, Antelope Co., NE, Find A Grave Memorial# 166290468.

     Larkin Bennett was born circa 1823 at Virginia.¹ He married Mary Ann Payne, daughter of Joseph C. Payne and Anna Johnson, before 21 August 1850.¹

     Laura Elsie Bennett was born circa 1903 at Norton Co. (probably), KS. She was the daughter of Charles Bennett and Eliza Cathron Eli. Laura Elsie Bennett married (?) Young circa 1923.

     Laura Virginia Bennett was born on 19 December 1855 at Broadwell, Logan Co., IL.¹ She married Thomas Garrett Montgomery on 5 January 1875 at Lincoln, Logan Co., IL. Laura Virginia Bennett died on 11 September 1930 at Middletown, Logan Co., IL, at age 74.

     Lena Frances Bennett was born on 18 December 1900 at Grantsville, Calhoun Co., WV. She married Victor Edwin Elliott on 4 June 1920 at Summit Co., OH. Lena Frances Bennett died on 4 March 1982 at Summit Co., OH, at age 81 Dates per SSDI, last residence Akron.

     Lucille Neita Bennett was born on 4 September 1910 at Jonesborough, Washington Co., TN.¹ She married James Thomas Stinson. Lucille Neita Bennett died on 6 January 2004 at age 93.

     Lyle E. Bennett lived at Folsom, SD. Occupation: Merchant. He was Baptist. He was born on 27 November 1877 at LaSalle Co., IL.¹ He was the son of Edwin Bennett and Frances (?) Lyle E. Bennett married Bertha L. Miller, daughter of Michael Emmert Miller and Elizabeth Welty, on 31 March 1903.¹ Lyle E. Bennett died in September 1972 at Hermosa, SD, at age 94.²

     Mabel O. Bennett was born on 8 December 1908 at Fayette Co., IA. She married Harold Frederick Martin. Mabel O. Bennett died on 25 April 2003 at New Port Richey, Pasco Co., FL, at age 94.

     Maria Bennett was born in 1845 at Highland Co. (probably), OH.^1,2 She was the daughter of Isaac Bennett and Sarah Ann Morris.¹ Maria Bennett married Samuel Sylvester Henton, son of Evan Henton and Maria Inskeep, on 27 August 1867 at Highland Co., OH. Maria Bennett lived on 14 June 1880 at Liberty Twp., Highland Co., OH, farming.² She died in 1912. She was buried in 1912 at Dunn Chapel Cemetery, Willettsville, Highland Co., OH, Findagrave #114775553.

     Martha Bennett married John Delaney.

     Martha Bennett was born circa 1852 at Dallas or Polk Co., MO.¹ She was the daughter of Larkin Bennett and Mary Ann Payne.¹

     Mary Bennett married Horace Reger, son of Sigal Reger and Ida B. Jarrett, on 31 May 1915.

     Mary Bennett was born circa 1858 at Polk Co. (probably), MO.¹ She was the daughter of Larkin Bennett and Mary Ann Payne.¹

     Mary Elizabeth Bennett was born circa 1855 at Baltmore (probably), MD.¹ She was the daughter of Daniel H. Bennett and Ann Elizabeth Martin.¹

     Mary J. Bennett was born circa 1839 at New York.¹ She married Thomas Service circa 1859.¹ Mary J. Bennett died before February 1882.

     Rhoda M. Bennett was born in 1849 at Shelby Co., IN. She married Preston Colson on 18 June 1871 at Shelby Co., IL. Rhoda M. Bennett died in 1931 at Shelby Co., IL. She was buried in 1931 at Cochrans Grove Cemetery, Windsor, Shelby Co., IL, Find A Grave Memorial# 58270759.

     Rosa Bennett was born circa 1902 at Norton Co. (probably), KS. She was the daughter of Charles Bennett and Eliza Cathron Eli.

     Rosalie Bennett was born on 13 January 1855 at Chautauqua Co., NY. She was the daughter of George H. Bennett and Efau Pickford.¹ Rosalie Bennett married Charles Edwin Gilmore, son of George Gilmore and Amanda Jane O'Kane, on 24 December 1874 at Boone Co., IA, This is believed to be his second marriage -- name of first wife not known. Rosalie Bennett died on 30 November 1944 at Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CA, at age 89. She died on 30 November 1944 at Los Angeles Co., CA, at age 89.

     Ruby Bennett was born on 20 September 1905 at Nebraska.¹ She married Andrew Hanson in 1927. Ruby Bennett died on 24 December 1954 at age 49. She was buried in December 1954 at Woodland Cemetery and Arboretum, Dayton, Montgomery Co., OH, Findagrave #111273574.

     Sarah Bennett was born on 10 October 1814 at Upshur Co., VA (now WV). She married James N. Queen on 16 November 1836 at Harrison Co., VA (now WV). Sarah Bennett died in 1874 at Harrison Co., WV.

     Vivian C. Bennett was born on 5 February 1935 at North Carolina. She married Payne Edward Tompkins Jr. on 26 August 1954 at Pamlico Co., NC. Vivian C. Bennett died on 10 October 2003 at North Carolina at age 68.

     William H. Bennett was born circa 1843 at Baltmore (probably), MD.¹ He was the son of Daniel H. Bennett and Ann Elizabeth Martin.¹ William H. Bennett married Mary E. (?) circa 1868.² Occupation: Carpenter in 1880 at Baltimore, MD.²

     William Harrison Bennett was born on 26 March 1888 at Nebraska.¹ He married Alma Petersen. William Harrison Bennett died on 16 June 1946 at age 58. He was buried in June 1946 at Laurel Hill Cemetery, Neligh, Antelope Co., NE, Find A Grave Memorial# 149062991.

     William Henry Bennett was born on 16 May 1889 at Jackson Twp., Boone Co., IA. He was the son of Andrew Cairns Bennett and Agnes McVicker. William Henry Bennett married Ethel M. Curry, daughter of John Riley Curry and Augusta Sophia Anderson, on 19 March 1922 at Boone Co., IA, no children.

William Bennett was first married on 14 APR 1915 to Elsie Leininger, who died 9 MAR 1919.

William Henry Bennett died in 1954. He was buried in 1954 at Linwood Park Cemetery, Boone, Boone Co., IA, Findagrave #57966674.

     Dr. William Henry Bennett was born on 20 June 1889. He married Iris Olga Hood, daughter of Eliud Oscar Hood and Sarah Lenora Havelin, on 8 June 1912 at Taylor Co., TX. Dr. William Henry Bennett died on 21 October 1932 at age 43. He was buried in October 1932 at Dawson County Cemetery, Lamesa, Dawson Co., TX, Findagrave #29908014.

     William M. Bennett was born circa 1871 at Baltmore (probably), MD.¹ He was the son of William H. Bennett and Mary E. (?)¹

     William Thomas Bennett married Cora Dell Cornelius, daughter of George W. Cornelius and Caroline M. Phelps, on 23 August 1894.

     Ethel Jeanne Bennetts was born on 9 November 1927 at Lompoc, Santa Barbara Co., CA. She was the daughter of Francis Lory Bennetts and Margaret Emilie Gillespie. Ethel Jeanne Bennetts married John Robert Stratford on 14 July 1956 at South Gate, Los Angeles Co., CA.

     Francis Lory Bennetts was degree Doctor of Divinity. He was buried at Rose Hills Cemetery, Whittier, Los Angeles Co., CA. He was born on 23 December 1897 at Fowler, Fresno Co., CA. He married Margaret Emilie Gillespie, daughter of Rev. William Braden Gillespie and Nelle White Rodgers, on 26 August 1925 at Berkeley, Alameda Co., CA. Francis Lory Bennetts died on 9 May 1984 at Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CA, at age 86.