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     Fannie B. Bennett was born circa 1857 at Baltmore (probably), MD.¹ She was the daughter of Daniel H. Bennett and Ann Elizabeth Martin.¹

     Fern Marguerite Bennett was born on 2 May 1904 at Hedson, WI.¹ She was the daughter of Lyle E. Bennett and Bertha L. Miller.

     George H. Bennett was born circa 1830 at New York.¹ He married Efau Pickford on 1 January 1852 at New York. George H. Bennett lived on 6 June 1870 at Union Twp., Boone Co., IA.¹ He died on 13 April 1896 at Denver, CO.

     Gordon Dale Bennett was born on 2 August 1908 at Oberlin, Decatur Co., KS. He was the son of Jason Bennett and Laura Porter. Gordon Dale Bennett married Martha Virginia Owen, daughter of Archie D. Owen and Effa Susannah Carter, on 12 November 1937 at Twin Falls, Twin Falls Co., ID. Gordon Dale Bennett died on 19 September 1999 at Twin Falls, Twin Falls Co., ID, at age 91.

     Hannah Bennett was born circa 1880 at Missouri.¹ She married Albert C. Bastin on 1 July 1900 at home of the bride, Ceremony by Rev. C. H. Logan, MG.¹

     Hazel Bennett married Glen Slack, son of William Slack and Brittmark (?). Hazel Bennett was born on 7 July 1909. She died on 15 May 2000 at age 90.

     Helen Christine Bennett was born on 24 May 1924 at Fairfield, Jefferson Co., IA. She was the daughter of David Leonard Bennett and Ruby Nell McGaffin. Helen Christine Bennett married Melvin Andrew Branson, son of Arvil Lee Branson and Ida Mamie Mundy, in 1942. Helen Christine Bennett died on 26 October 1997 at Rolla, Phelps Co., MO, at age 73. She was buried in October 1997 at Saint James Cemetery, St. James, Phelps Co., MO, Findagrave #59630441.

     Herold Lester Bennett was born on 8 September 1899 at Grand Rapids, Kent Co., MI. He married Mildred Anna Sisco, daughter of Robert Maurice Sisco and Etta Belle Mary Pulvermaker, on 5 April 1941 at Indiana, Mildred was first married briefly to a Lewis and was already divorced by April 1940 when she was listed living at St. Johns, Clinton County, Michigan, age 20. According to her Social Security Applications and Claims Index listing, she remarried about 1948 to a Wager and again in 1949 to a Mabie, before marrying Thomas Reid before July 1992. Herold Bennett was previously married in 1921 to Zeda S. Chariton in Barry County, Michigan and in 1938 to Hazel M. Hinkley, but that marriage appears to have been over by April 1940 when he was listed as unmarried.

Herold Lester Bennett lived on 16 February 1942 at St. Johns, Clinton Co., MI, WW II draft registration. He died on 25 December 1968 at age 69.

     Isaac Bennett was born in 1815. He married Margaret Trubee, daughter of Eli Trubee, on 13 May 1837 at Greene Co., OH.

     Isaac Bennett was born circa 1818 at Pennsylvania.¹ He married Sarah Ann Morris on 11 August 1842 at Highland Co., OH, Ceremony by William M. McReynold. Isaac Bennett married Mary Langley on 22 November 1849 at Highland Co., OH. Isaac Bennett died on 16 October 1876. He was buried in October 1876 at Hillsboro Cemetery, Hillsboro, Highland Co., OH, Findagrave #156166341.

     Isaac Martin Bennett was born circa 1845 at Baltmore (probably), MD.¹ He was the son of Daniel H. Bennett and Ann Elizabeth Martin.¹

     Isabelle Martha Bennett was born on 5 January 1904 at Corwin, Warren Co., OH.¹ She was the daughter of James W. Bennett and Lydia Ellen Daughters.¹ Isabelle Martha Bennett married Wardner Raymond Deal, son of Francis Deal and Anna Cornelia Swigart, on 31 December 1919. Isabelle Martha Bennett died on 21 May 1941 at Middletown, Butler Co., OH, at age 37.

     James W. Bennett was born on 24 March 1881 at Ohio.¹ He married Lydia Ellen Daughters circa 1904.¹

     Jane Fife Bennett was born on 5 November 1825 at Ohio.¹ She married Jerome Waltmire on 13 October 1842 at Tazewell Co., IL. Jane Fife Bennett died on 28 September 1900 at Delavan, Tazewell Co., IL, at age 74. She was buried in 1900 at Antioch Cemetery, Tremont, Tazewell Co., IL, Findagrave #11455567.

     Jason Bennett married Laura Porter.

     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