Uncle Austin Bennett was born in Bedford Co., TN, Dec. 11, 1814, and departed this life at his home near Sexson, Jul. 8, 1896 in his 82d year. He was the oldest resident in Ash Grove and one of the oldest in Shelby county. He came to Shelby county, IL in Nov 1832, and has been a resident of Shelby county 64 consecutive years. He was first married to Angeline Storm in 1837. To them were born four boys and two girls - three boys and one girl survive. His wife died in 1854. He was married a second time to Jane Aldridge in 1855. To them were born four children, all of whom are living. He united with the Christian church under the ministry of Uncle Jacky Storm in 1845 at Ash Grove and remained a faithful member of that church till death. He was a faithful christian, an effectionate husband and father, a good citizen, highly respected by all who knew him. He leaves his sorrowing wife and eight children, 23 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren, besides many friends to mourn his death. The funeral services were held at Ash Grove church conducted by Rev. A. H. Harrell in the presence of a large assembly of relatives and friends; the remains were buried in Ash Grove cemetery. - Shelbyville Democrat - 16 Jul 1896
Uncle Austin Bennett was born in Bedford Co., TN, Dec. 11, 1814, and departed this life at his home near Sexson, Jul. 8, 1896 in his 82d year. He was the oldest resident in Ash Grove and one of the oldest in Shelby county. He came to Shelby county, IL in Nov 1832, and has been a resident of Shelby county 64 consecutive years. He was first married to Angeline Storm in 1837. To them were born four boys and two girls - three boys and one girl survive. His wife died in 1854. He was married a second time to Jane Aldridge in 1855. To them were born four children, all of whom are living. He united with the Christian church under the ministry of Uncle Jacky Storm in 1845 at Ash Grove and remained a faithful member of that church till death. He was a faithful christian, an effectionate husband and father, a good citizen, highly respected by all who knew him. He leaves his sorrowing wife and eight children, 23 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren, besides many friends to mourn his death. The funeral services were held at Ash Grove church conducted by Rev. A. H. Harrell in the presence of a large assembly of relatives and friends; the remains were buried in Ash Grove cemetery. - Shelbyville Democrat - 16 Jul 1896
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