My GGGGrandpa Henry.
He was the son of Barbara (Stoner) and John BENNET.
His was the husband of Elizabeth H. (Cross) BENNETT.
Mr. Bennett was a cabinet maker.
Among the well-regulated estates of DeWitt County, that of Henry Bennett is certainly deserving of notice. It consists of four hundred and forty-six acres on section 30, Creek Township, and by means of good management has been made attractive as well as remunerative. A well-designed and well-built brick house 20 X 30, with an "L" 16 X 24, is the home of an intelligent and interesting family and is the gathering place of many by whom the occupants are highly esteemed. A complete line of farm buildings, including two ample barns, furnish shelter for stock and crops, while the orchard and shade trees, neat fences and minor conveniences or adornments add to the general appearance of prosperity and good taste.
The parents of Mr. Bennett were natives respectively of Maryland and Lancaster County, Pa, and bore the names of John and Barbara (Stoner) Bennett. They were married in the Keystone State and took up their residence in Boonesborough, Md. They afterward lived in the Buckeye State a number of years and in 1851 came to DeWitt County, Ill. Mr. Bennett was a cabinet maker and worked at his trade for many years, but after coming hither located on a farm in Creek Township. There he breathed his last in 1868, ten years after being bereft of his beloved companion.
Of the members of the parental family we note the following: Peter died at the age of sixty-four years; Mrs. Mary Braden died in 1863; John passed away at the age of thirty-one years; Michael left home at the age of seventeen and has not been heard from since; Elizabeth, who married David Conn, died in 1853; David is living in Tunbridge Township; Aquilla is a resident of Creek Township; Henry is the subject of this notice; Sarah married Allen Cross and after his demise became the wife of John Carey, but is now dead; Emanuel resides in Kansas; Belinda died when four years old; Elijah lived to be but two years of age.
Henry Bennett was born in Ashland County, Ohio, September 21, 1833, and was reared to the age of seventeen years in his native place. He first attended school in the old fashioned log schoolhouse, but afterward had the privilege of going to a better building. At the age of twenty-one years he began his personal career and within a few months was established with his bride in a plank house of two rooms, without plastering, on section 19, Creek Township. This was the home of the young couple a year and a half, after which they moved half a mile west, and after living there a year or two came to their present location. Mr. Bennett had bought unimproved land upon which he built a small house. As fast as possible he brought his property to a good condition of tillage and improvement, and his present financial standing and home surroundings testify to his ability as a general farmer. He handles horses and swine and at this writing (1890) has seventy head of hogs and twenty-one of horses.
In 1855 Mr. Bennett led to the hymeneal altar Miss Elizabeth Cross, who was born in Harp Township, DeWitt County, and grew to womanhood under careful home training. Her parents, Solomon and Elizabeth Cross, were born and reared in Kentucky, and came to this Sate many years ago. Mrs. Bennett is the fourth in a family of ten children. She is the mother of a large family, of whom we note the following: John Soloman lives on a farm in Creek Township; Amanda E. married William Farran, their home was on a farm in Macon County, where she died Nov. 2, 1890; William A. died at the age of three years, and Gideon Piatt when sixteen years old; Barbara married Frederick Grimsley and lives in Clinton; Tillman M. is a farmer in Creek Township; Lovina J. married A.K. Miller, and subsequent to his decease became the wife of Perry Brake, their home being on a farm in Nixon Township; Martha O. is the wife of Bentley Conn and lives in Creek Township; Lucinda A., Henry H., Lydia Ann, Alverda M. and George W. still gladden their parents by their presence at home.
Mr. Bennett has had his share in the public offices of the section in which he lived, having served as Township Supervisor one year, Township collector six years, Pathmaster and School Trustee. In politics he is a stanch Democrat. He and his good wife belong to the United Brethren Church, in which they have good standing, while by neighbors and acquaintances they are highly regarded for their Christian characters and upright lives. - The DeWittGenWeb Project - Biographical Album - 1891
OBIT
Henry BENNETT
February 28, 1902
Clinton Register
ANOTHER OLD RESIDENT TAKEN.
One of Creek Townships Oldest Citizens Dies After an Illness of Three Years—
Funeral Yesterday.
Henry BENNETT died Tuesday night about 10 o'clock at his home in Creek township, aged 68 years, 4 months and 5 days. He had been in poor health three years, but had been confined to his bed only a few weeks.
Henry Bennett was born in Ashland county, O. [see correction below], Sept. 21, 1833. When he was 17 years old his parents, John and Barbara BENNETT, moved to this county, settling in Creek township. In 1855 he was married to Miss Elizabeth CROSS, who was the daughter of Solomon and Elizabeth CROSS, and was born in Harp township. Ten children were born to them of whom the following and their mother survive: Solomon, of Creek township; Mrs. A. M. HUGHES, of Clinton; Tillman, of Creek township; Mrs. Perry BRAKE; Lucinda A., Henry H., Lydia Ann, Alverda M. and George W.
Mr. Bennett was an active and useful citizen, and by his industry, economy and good management was the owner of about 600 acres of fine land, besides much other property. He was a member of the United Brethren church and faithful in the cause of his Master. Politically he was a Democrat and had held township offices, being supervisor, collector and trustee. He was a good citizen, a loving husband and a kind father. He was one of the true, noble men who made the world better for having lived in it. Funeral services were held at the home yesterday conducted by Rev. R. Thrasher. Burial in Rose Cemetery.
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March 7, 1902
Clinton Register
As there were two or three errors in names and dates in the account of the death of Henry S. BENNETT as published last week, the following furnished by relatives is given:
Henry Bennett was born in Richland county, O., Sept. 21, 1833, where he resided until the age of 17 years, when he came with his parents to DeWitt county, Ill. April 5, 1855, he was united in marriage to Elizabeth CROSS, daughter of Solomon CROSS of Creek township. Mr. Bennett united with the United Brethren church when near the age of 44 years and has since been a devoted Christian. He was aged 68 years, 5 months and 4 days. He was one of the leading farmers in Creek township, and by unceasing work, economy and good management had accumulated property valued at $60,000 to $70,000. His life was worthy of example, as he was honest and upright, kind to his family, true to his friends and faithful to his Master.
Mr. and Mrs. Bennett were parents of thirteen children of whom nine are living. They are John Solomon, of Creek township; Mrs. A. M. HUGHES, of Clinton; Tillman M., of Creek township; Mrs. Bently CONN, of Macon county; Mrs. Perry BRAKE, Henry II, Mrs. Lewis GRADY, Mrs. Herbert McCAMMON and George W., all of Creek township. Those deceased are Amanda E., wife of Wm. FARRAN; William A.; Gideon P.; and Lucinda.
He was the son of Barbara (Stoner) and John BENNET.
His was the husband of Elizabeth H. (Cross) BENNETT.
Mr. Bennett was a cabinet maker.
Among the well-regulated estates of DeWitt County, that of Henry Bennett is certainly deserving of notice. It consists of four hundred and forty-six acres on section 30, Creek Township, and by means of good management has been made attractive as well as remunerative. A well-designed and well-built brick house 20 X 30, with an "L" 16 X 24, is the home of an intelligent and interesting family and is the gathering place of many by whom the occupants are highly esteemed. A complete line of farm buildings, including two ample barns, furnish shelter for stock and crops, while the orchard and shade trees, neat fences and minor conveniences or adornments add to the general appearance of prosperity and good taste.
The parents of Mr. Bennett were natives respectively of Maryland and Lancaster County, Pa, and bore the names of John and Barbara (Stoner) Bennett. They were married in the Keystone State and took up their residence in Boonesborough, Md. They afterward lived in the Buckeye State a number of years and in 1851 came to DeWitt County, Ill. Mr. Bennett was a cabinet maker and worked at his trade for many years, but after coming hither located on a farm in Creek Township. There he breathed his last in 1868, ten years after being bereft of his beloved companion.
Of the members of the parental family we note the following: Peter died at the age of sixty-four years; Mrs. Mary Braden died in 1863; John passed away at the age of thirty-one years; Michael left home at the age of seventeen and has not been heard from since; Elizabeth, who married David Conn, died in 1853; David is living in Tunbridge Township; Aquilla is a resident of Creek Township; Henry is the subject of this notice; Sarah married Allen Cross and after his demise became the wife of John Carey, but is now dead; Emanuel resides in Kansas; Belinda died when four years old; Elijah lived to be but two years of age.
Henry Bennett was born in Ashland County, Ohio, September 21, 1833, and was reared to the age of seventeen years in his native place. He first attended school in the old fashioned log schoolhouse, but afterward had the privilege of going to a better building. At the age of twenty-one years he began his personal career and within a few months was established with his bride in a plank house of two rooms, without plastering, on section 19, Creek Township. This was the home of the young couple a year and a half, after which they moved half a mile west, and after living there a year or two came to their present location. Mr. Bennett had bought unimproved land upon which he built a small house. As fast as possible he brought his property to a good condition of tillage and improvement, and his present financial standing and home surroundings testify to his ability as a general farmer. He handles horses and swine and at this writing (1890) has seventy head of hogs and twenty-one of horses.
In 1855 Mr. Bennett led to the hymeneal altar Miss Elizabeth Cross, who was born in Harp Township, DeWitt County, and grew to womanhood under careful home training. Her parents, Solomon and Elizabeth Cross, were born and reared in Kentucky, and came to this Sate many years ago. Mrs. Bennett is the fourth in a family of ten children. She is the mother of a large family, of whom we note the following: John Soloman lives on a farm in Creek Township; Amanda E. married William Farran, their home was on a farm in Macon County, where she died Nov. 2, 1890; William A. died at the age of three years, and Gideon Piatt when sixteen years old; Barbara married Frederick Grimsley and lives in Clinton; Tillman M. is a farmer in Creek Township; Lovina J. married A.K. Miller, and subsequent to his decease became the wife of Perry Brake, their home being on a farm in Nixon Township; Martha O. is the wife of Bentley Conn and lives in Creek Township; Lucinda A., Henry H., Lydia Ann, Alverda M. and George W. still gladden their parents by their presence at home.
Mr. Bennett has had his share in the public offices of the section in which he lived, having served as Township Supervisor one year, Township collector six years, Pathmaster and School Trustee. In politics he is a stanch Democrat. He and his good wife belong to the United Brethren Church, in which they have good standing, while by neighbors and acquaintances they are highly regarded for their Christian characters and upright lives. - The DeWittGenWeb Project - Biographical Album - 1891
OBIT
Henry BENNETT
February 28, 1902
Clinton Register
ANOTHER OLD RESIDENT TAKEN.
One of Creek Townships Oldest Citizens Dies After an Illness of Three Years—
Funeral Yesterday.
Henry BENNETT died Tuesday night about 10 o'clock at his home in Creek township, aged 68 years, 4 months and 5 days. He had been in poor health three years, but had been confined to his bed only a few weeks.
Henry Bennett was born in Ashland county, O. [see correction below], Sept. 21, 1833. When he was 17 years old his parents, John and Barbara BENNETT, moved to this county, settling in Creek township. In 1855 he was married to Miss Elizabeth CROSS, who was the daughter of Solomon and Elizabeth CROSS, and was born in Harp township. Ten children were born to them of whom the following and their mother survive: Solomon, of Creek township; Mrs. A. M. HUGHES, of Clinton; Tillman, of Creek township; Mrs. Perry BRAKE; Lucinda A., Henry H., Lydia Ann, Alverda M. and George W.
Mr. Bennett was an active and useful citizen, and by his industry, economy and good management was the owner of about 600 acres of fine land, besides much other property. He was a member of the United Brethren church and faithful in the cause of his Master. Politically he was a Democrat and had held township offices, being supervisor, collector and trustee. He was a good citizen, a loving husband and a kind father. He was one of the true, noble men who made the world better for having lived in it. Funeral services were held at the home yesterday conducted by Rev. R. Thrasher. Burial in Rose Cemetery.
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March 7, 1902
Clinton Register
As there were two or three errors in names and dates in the account of the death of Henry S. BENNETT as published last week, the following furnished by relatives is given:
Henry Bennett was born in Richland county, O., Sept. 21, 1833, where he resided until the age of 17 years, when he came with his parents to DeWitt county, Ill. April 5, 1855, he was united in marriage to Elizabeth CROSS, daughter of Solomon CROSS of Creek township. Mr. Bennett united with the United Brethren church when near the age of 44 years and has since been a devoted Christian. He was aged 68 years, 5 months and 4 days. He was one of the leading farmers in Creek township, and by unceasing work, economy and good management had accumulated property valued at $60,000 to $70,000. His life was worthy of example, as he was honest and upright, kind to his family, true to his friends and faithful to his Master.
Mr. and Mrs. Bennett were parents of thirteen children of whom nine are living. They are John Solomon, of Creek township; Mrs. A. M. HUGHES, of Clinton; Tillman M., of Creek township; Mrs. Bently CONN, of Macon county; Mrs. Perry BRAKE, Henry II, Mrs. Lewis GRADY, Mrs. Herbert McCAMMON and George W., all of Creek township. Those deceased are Amanda E., wife of Wm. FARRAN; William A.; Gideon P.; and Lucinda.
My GGGGrandpa Henry.
He was the son of Barbara (Stoner) and John BENNET.
His was the husband of Elizabeth H. (Cross) BENNETT.
Mr. Bennett was a cabinet maker.
Among the well-regulated estates of DeWitt County, that of Henry Bennett is certainly deserving of notice. It consists of four hundred and forty-six acres on section 30, Creek Township, and by means of good management has been made attractive as well as remunerative. A well-designed and well-built brick house 20 X 30, with an "L" 16 X 24, is the home of an intelligent and interesting family and is the gathering place of many by whom the occupants are highly esteemed. A complete line of farm buildings, including two ample barns, furnish shelter for stock and crops, while the orchard and shade trees, neat fences and minor conveniences or adornments add to the general appearance of prosperity and good taste.
The parents of Mr. Bennett were natives respectively of Maryland and Lancaster County, Pa, and bore the names of John and Barbara (Stoner) Bennett. They were married in the Keystone State and took up their residence in Boonesborough, Md. They afterward lived in the Buckeye State a number of years and in 1851 came to DeWitt County, Ill. Mr. Bennett was a cabinet maker and worked at his trade for many years, but after coming hither located on a farm in Creek Township. There he breathed his last in 1868, ten years after being bereft of his beloved companion.
Of the members of the parental family we note the following: Peter died at the age of sixty-four years; Mrs. Mary Braden died in 1863; John passed away at the age of thirty-one years; Michael left home at the age of seventeen and has not been heard from since; Elizabeth, who married David Conn, died in 1853; David is living in Tunbridge Township; Aquilla is a resident of Creek Township; Henry is the subject of this notice; Sarah married Allen Cross and after his demise became the wife of John Carey, but is now dead; Emanuel resides in Kansas; Belinda died when four years old; Elijah lived to be but two years of age.
Henry Bennett was born in Ashland County, Ohio, September 21, 1833, and was reared to the age of seventeen years in his native place. He first attended school in the old fashioned log schoolhouse, but afterward had the privilege of going to a better building. At the age of twenty-one years he began his personal career and within a few months was established with his bride in a plank house of two rooms, without plastering, on section 19, Creek Township. This was the home of the young couple a year and a half, after which they moved half a mile west, and after living there a year or two came to their present location. Mr. Bennett had bought unimproved land upon which he built a small house. As fast as possible he brought his property to a good condition of tillage and improvement, and his present financial standing and home surroundings testify to his ability as a general farmer. He handles horses and swine and at this writing (1890) has seventy head of hogs and twenty-one of horses.
In 1855 Mr. Bennett led to the hymeneal altar Miss Elizabeth Cross, who was born in Harp Township, DeWitt County, and grew to womanhood under careful home training. Her parents, Solomon and Elizabeth Cross, were born and reared in Kentucky, and came to this Sate many years ago. Mrs. Bennett is the fourth in a family of ten children. She is the mother of a large family, of whom we note the following: John Soloman lives on a farm in Creek Township; Amanda E. married William Farran, their home was on a farm in Macon County, where she died Nov. 2, 1890; William A. died at the age of three years, and Gideon Piatt when sixteen years old; Barbara married Frederick Grimsley and lives in Clinton; Tillman M. is a farmer in Creek Township; Lovina J. married A.K. Miller, and subsequent to his decease became the wife of Perry Brake, their home being on a farm in Nixon Township; Martha O. is the wife of Bentley Conn and lives in Creek Township; Lucinda A., Henry H., Lydia Ann, Alverda M. and George W. still gladden their parents by their presence at home.
Mr. Bennett has had his share in the public offices of the section in which he lived, having served as Township Supervisor one year, Township collector six years, Pathmaster and School Trustee. In politics he is a stanch Democrat. He and his good wife belong to the United Brethren Church, in which they have good standing, while by neighbors and acquaintances they are highly regarded for their Christian characters and upright lives. - The DeWittGenWeb Project - Biographical Album - 1891
OBIT
Henry BENNETT
February 28, 1902
Clinton Register
ANOTHER OLD RESIDENT TAKEN.
One of Creek Townships Oldest Citizens Dies After an Illness of Three Years—
Funeral Yesterday.
Henry BENNETT died Tuesday night about 10 o'clock at his home in Creek township, aged 68 years, 4 months and 5 days. He had been in poor health three years, but had been confined to his bed only a few weeks.
Henry Bennett was born in Ashland county, O. [see correction below], Sept. 21, 1833. When he was 17 years old his parents, John and Barbara BENNETT, moved to this county, settling in Creek township. In 1855 he was married to Miss Elizabeth CROSS, who was the daughter of Solomon and Elizabeth CROSS, and was born in Harp township. Ten children were born to them of whom the following and their mother survive: Solomon, of Creek township; Mrs. A. M. HUGHES, of Clinton; Tillman, of Creek township; Mrs. Perry BRAKE; Lucinda A., Henry H., Lydia Ann, Alverda M. and George W.
Mr. Bennett was an active and useful citizen, and by his industry, economy and good management was the owner of about 600 acres of fine land, besides much other property. He was a member of the United Brethren church and faithful in the cause of his Master. Politically he was a Democrat and had held township offices, being supervisor, collector and trustee. He was a good citizen, a loving husband and a kind father. He was one of the true, noble men who made the world better for having lived in it. Funeral services were held at the home yesterday conducted by Rev. R. Thrasher. Burial in Rose Cemetery.
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March 7, 1902
Clinton Register
As there were two or three errors in names and dates in the account of the death of Henry S. BENNETT as published last week, the following furnished by relatives is given:
Henry Bennett was born in Richland county, O., Sept. 21, 1833, where he resided until the age of 17 years, when he came with his parents to DeWitt county, Ill. April 5, 1855, he was united in marriage to Elizabeth CROSS, daughter of Solomon CROSS of Creek township. Mr. Bennett united with the United Brethren church when near the age of 44 years and has since been a devoted Christian. He was aged 68 years, 5 months and 4 days. He was one of the leading farmers in Creek township, and by unceasing work, economy and good management had accumulated property valued at $60,000 to $70,000. His life was worthy of example, as he was honest and upright, kind to his family, true to his friends and faithful to his Master.
Mr. and Mrs. Bennett were parents of thirteen children of whom nine are living. They are John Solomon, of Creek township; Mrs. A. M. HUGHES, of Clinton; Tillman M., of Creek township; Mrs. Bently CONN, of Macon county; Mrs. Perry BRAKE, Henry II, Mrs. Lewis GRADY, Mrs. Herbert McCAMMON and George W., all of Creek township. Those deceased are Amanda E., wife of Wm. FARRAN; William A.; Gideon P.; and Lucinda.
He was the son of Barbara (Stoner) and John BENNET.
His was the husband of Elizabeth H. (Cross) BENNETT.
Mr. Bennett was a cabinet maker.
Among the well-regulated estates of DeWitt County, that of Henry Bennett is certainly deserving of notice. It consists of four hundred and forty-six acres on section 30, Creek Township, and by means of good management has been made attractive as well as remunerative. A well-designed and well-built brick house 20 X 30, with an "L" 16 X 24, is the home of an intelligent and interesting family and is the gathering place of many by whom the occupants are highly esteemed. A complete line of farm buildings, including two ample barns, furnish shelter for stock and crops, while the orchard and shade trees, neat fences and minor conveniences or adornments add to the general appearance of prosperity and good taste.
The parents of Mr. Bennett were natives respectively of Maryland and Lancaster County, Pa, and bore the names of John and Barbara (Stoner) Bennett. They were married in the Keystone State and took up their residence in Boonesborough, Md. They afterward lived in the Buckeye State a number of years and in 1851 came to DeWitt County, Ill. Mr. Bennett was a cabinet maker and worked at his trade for many years, but after coming hither located on a farm in Creek Township. There he breathed his last in 1868, ten years after being bereft of his beloved companion.
Of the members of the parental family we note the following: Peter died at the age of sixty-four years; Mrs. Mary Braden died in 1863; John passed away at the age of thirty-one years; Michael left home at the age of seventeen and has not been heard from since; Elizabeth, who married David Conn, died in 1853; David is living in Tunbridge Township; Aquilla is a resident of Creek Township; Henry is the subject of this notice; Sarah married Allen Cross and after his demise became the wife of John Carey, but is now dead; Emanuel resides in Kansas; Belinda died when four years old; Elijah lived to be but two years of age.
Henry Bennett was born in Ashland County, Ohio, September 21, 1833, and was reared to the age of seventeen years in his native place. He first attended school in the old fashioned log schoolhouse, but afterward had the privilege of going to a better building. At the age of twenty-one years he began his personal career and within a few months was established with his bride in a plank house of two rooms, without plastering, on section 19, Creek Township. This was the home of the young couple a year and a half, after which they moved half a mile west, and after living there a year or two came to their present location. Mr. Bennett had bought unimproved land upon which he built a small house. As fast as possible he brought his property to a good condition of tillage and improvement, and his present financial standing and home surroundings testify to his ability as a general farmer. He handles horses and swine and at this writing (1890) has seventy head of hogs and twenty-one of horses.
In 1855 Mr. Bennett led to the hymeneal altar Miss Elizabeth Cross, who was born in Harp Township, DeWitt County, and grew to womanhood under careful home training. Her parents, Solomon and Elizabeth Cross, were born and reared in Kentucky, and came to this Sate many years ago. Mrs. Bennett is the fourth in a family of ten children. She is the mother of a large family, of whom we note the following: John Soloman lives on a farm in Creek Township; Amanda E. married William Farran, their home was on a farm in Macon County, where she died Nov. 2, 1890; William A. died at the age of three years, and Gideon Piatt when sixteen years old; Barbara married Frederick Grimsley and lives in Clinton; Tillman M. is a farmer in Creek Township; Lovina J. married A.K. Miller, and subsequent to his decease became the wife of Perry Brake, their home being on a farm in Nixon Township; Martha O. is the wife of Bentley Conn and lives in Creek Township; Lucinda A., Henry H., Lydia Ann, Alverda M. and George W. still gladden their parents by their presence at home.
Mr. Bennett has had his share in the public offices of the section in which he lived, having served as Township Supervisor one year, Township collector six years, Pathmaster and School Trustee. In politics he is a stanch Democrat. He and his good wife belong to the United Brethren Church, in which they have good standing, while by neighbors and acquaintances they are highly regarded for their Christian characters and upright lives. - The DeWittGenWeb Project - Biographical Album - 1891
OBIT
Henry BENNETT
February 28, 1902
Clinton Register
ANOTHER OLD RESIDENT TAKEN.
One of Creek Townships Oldest Citizens Dies After an Illness of Three Years—
Funeral Yesterday.
Henry BENNETT died Tuesday night about 10 o'clock at his home in Creek township, aged 68 years, 4 months and 5 days. He had been in poor health three years, but had been confined to his bed only a few weeks.
Henry Bennett was born in Ashland county, O. [see correction below], Sept. 21, 1833. When he was 17 years old his parents, John and Barbara BENNETT, moved to this county, settling in Creek township. In 1855 he was married to Miss Elizabeth CROSS, who was the daughter of Solomon and Elizabeth CROSS, and was born in Harp township. Ten children were born to them of whom the following and their mother survive: Solomon, of Creek township; Mrs. A. M. HUGHES, of Clinton; Tillman, of Creek township; Mrs. Perry BRAKE; Lucinda A., Henry H., Lydia Ann, Alverda M. and George W.
Mr. Bennett was an active and useful citizen, and by his industry, economy and good management was the owner of about 600 acres of fine land, besides much other property. He was a member of the United Brethren church and faithful in the cause of his Master. Politically he was a Democrat and had held township offices, being supervisor, collector and trustee. He was a good citizen, a loving husband and a kind father. He was one of the true, noble men who made the world better for having lived in it. Funeral services were held at the home yesterday conducted by Rev. R. Thrasher. Burial in Rose Cemetery.
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March 7, 1902
Clinton Register
As there were two or three errors in names and dates in the account of the death of Henry S. BENNETT as published last week, the following furnished by relatives is given:
Henry Bennett was born in Richland county, O., Sept. 21, 1833, where he resided until the age of 17 years, when he came with his parents to DeWitt county, Ill. April 5, 1855, he was united in marriage to Elizabeth CROSS, daughter of Solomon CROSS of Creek township. Mr. Bennett united with the United Brethren church when near the age of 44 years and has since been a devoted Christian. He was aged 68 years, 5 months and 4 days. He was one of the leading farmers in Creek township, and by unceasing work, economy and good management had accumulated property valued at $60,000 to $70,000. His life was worthy of example, as he was honest and upright, kind to his family, true to his friends and faithful to his Master.
Mr. and Mrs. Bennett were parents of thirteen children of whom nine are living. They are John Solomon, of Creek township; Mrs. A. M. HUGHES, of Clinton; Tillman M., of Creek township; Mrs. Bently CONN, of Macon county; Mrs. Perry BRAKE, Henry II, Mrs. Lewis GRADY, Mrs. Herbert McCAMMON and George W., all of Creek township. Those deceased are Amanda E., wife of Wm. FARRAN; William A.; Gideon P.; and Lucinda.
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