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John Ancil "Johnny" Bennett

Male 1883 - 1971  (87 years)


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  1. 1.  John Ancil "Johnny" Bennett was born on 31 Aug 1883 in Sabine County, Texas; died on 25 May 1971 in Hemphill, Sabine County, Texas; was buried in Strong Cemetery, Sabine County, Texas.

    Notes:

    An actual copy of his Texas Death Certificate can be viewed online at FamilySearch.org, Texas Deaths, 1890-1976.

    He was shown as a son of Adam Jackson Bennett and Nancy Elizabeth Jones, and as widowed. His usual occupation was listed as Woodsman in the Lumber Industry. He was a resident of hte Heritage Manor Nursing Home at the time of his death, and the informant was Mrs. Elizabeth Bolt/Balt, daughter.

    (Research):



    Census Listings:

    1910 Census
    Texas, Sabine County, JP 1
    Enumerated 2 May 1910
    SD 2 ED 131 Sheet 12A Stamped 177
    194-196
    Bennett, John A. Hd M w 25 m1 3 Tx La Ga Farmer
    Bennett, Irena Wf F W 23 M1 3 2/1 Tx Miss Tx
    Bennett, Viola D Dtr F W 2 S Tx Tx Tx


    1920 Census
    Texas, Sabine County, Precinct 1
    Enumerated 30 and 31 January 1920
    SD 326 ED 168 Sheet 25A Stamped 118
    491-513
    Bennett, John A Hd M W 36 M Tx Tx Ga Farmer
    Bennett, Sarah I Wf F W 32 M Tx Ala Tx
    Bennett, Viola D Dtr F W 12 S Tx Tx Tx
    Bennett, Feeby L Dtr F W 9 S Tx Tx Tx
    Bennett, Sidney E Dtr F W 7 S Tx Tx Tx
    Bennett, Ruben A Son M W 5 S Tx Tx Tx
    Bennett, Marla Dtr F W 2 9/12 S Tx Tx Tx

    (Medical):See attached sources.

    John married Sarah "Sally" Irene Craig on 26 Aug 1906 in Sabine County, Texas. Sarah (daughter of James William Craig and Sidney Ann Clark) was born on 6 Oct 1887 in Texas; died on 20 Sep 1926 in Sabine County, Texas; was buried in Gravel Hill Cemetery, Sabine County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 2. Viola D. Bennett  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1908 in Texas; and died.
    2. 3. Jewel Beatras Bennett  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 18 Oct 1909 in Sabine County, Texas; died on 20 Jan 1910 in Sabine County, Texas; was buried in Gravel Hill Cemetery, Sabine County, Texas.
    3. 4. Phoebe Luster Bennett  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1911 in Texas; and died.
    4. 5. Sydney Elizabeth Bennett  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 8 Dec 1912 in Hemphill, Sabine County, Texas; died on 1 May 1987 in Sabine County, Texas; was buried in Gravel Hill Cemetery, Sabine County, Texas.
    5. 6. Ruben Ancil Bennett  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 29 Sep 1915 in Hemphill, Sabine County, Texas; died on 1 Jun 1975 in Houston, Harris County, Texas; was buried in Houston National Cemetery, Houston, Harris County, Texas.
    6. 7. Edith Merlee Bennett  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 8 Mar 1917 in Texas; died on 30 Jun 1967 in Houston, Harris County, Texas; was buried in Evergreen Memorial Park Cemetery, Jasper, Jasper County, Texas.
    7. 8. Yedell Bennett  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 25 Aug 1923 in Texas; died on 9 Feb 1959 in Dallas, Dallas County, Texas.
    8. 9. Sally Belle Bennett  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 13 Jan 1925 in Sabine County, Texas; died on 13 Jan 1925 in Sabine County, Texas; was buried in Gravel Hill Cemetery, Sabine County, Texas.
    9. 10. John Charles Bennett  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 16 Apr 1926 in Sabine County, Texas; died on 16 Apr 1926 in Sabine County, Texas; was buried in Gravel Hill Cemetery, Sabine County, Texas.


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Viola D. Bennett Descendancy chart to this point (1.John1) was born about 1908 in Texas; and died.

  2. 3.  Jewel Beatras Bennett Descendancy chart to this point (1.John1) was born on 18 Oct 1909 in Sabine County, Texas; died on 20 Jan 1910 in Sabine County, Texas; was buried in Gravel Hill Cemetery, Sabine County, Texas.

  3. 4.  Phoebe Luster Bennett Descendancy chart to this point (1.John1) was born about 1911 in Texas; and died.

    Notes:

    AKA Pherby.

    Said to have married John Henry "Buddy" Cummings.


  4. 5.  Sydney Elizabeth Bennett Descendancy chart to this point (1.John1) was born on 8 Dec 1912 in Hemphill, Sabine County, Texas; died on 1 May 1987 in Sabine County, Texas; was buried in Gravel Hill Cemetery, Sabine County, Texas.

    Family/Spouse: Thomas Lester Bolt. Thomas (son of Joseph R. Bolt and Mary Jane Lively) was born on 21 Sep 1910 in Hemphill, Sabine County, Texas; died on 14 Jul 1989 in Sabine County, Texas; was buried in Gravel Hill Cemetery, Sabine County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 11. Charlie Lester Bolt  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 22 Apr 1945 in Hemphill, Sabine County, Texas; died on 7 May 1945 in Hemphill, Sabine County, Texas; was buried in Gravel Hill Cemetery, Sabine County, Texas.

  5. 6.  Ruben Ancil Bennett Descendancy chart to this point (1.John1) was born on 29 Sep 1915 in Hemphill, Sabine County, Texas; died on 1 Jun 1975 in Houston, Harris County, Texas; was buried in Houston National Cemetery, Houston, Harris County, Texas.

    Notes:

    A copy of his actual Texas Death certificate can be viewed online at FamilySearch.org, Texas Deaths, 1890-1976. The informant was Dessie Bennett, wife. His occupation was shown as Lawn Mower Mechanic, self employed. He was shown as the son of John Ancil Bennett and Sally Irene Craig. His residence address was shown as 1101 Wayside, #3, Houston, Texas. He was shown as a veteran of World War II, and was buried in the Houston National Cemetery.

    (Medical):See attached sources.


  6. 7.  Edith Merlee Bennett Descendancy chart to this point (1.John1) was born on 8 Mar 1917 in Texas; died on 30 Jun 1967 in Houston, Harris County, Texas; was buried in Evergreen Memorial Park Cemetery, Jasper, Jasper County, Texas.

    Notes:

    A copy of her actual Texas Death certificate can be viewed online at FamilySearch.org, Texas Deaths, 1890-1976. Her name was listed as Edith Merlee McFarland, and the informant was Lewis McFarland (by mail). She was shown as a housewife, and married. She was shown as the daughter of John R. Bennett and Irene Craig. Her residence address was shown as Rt. 1, Box 245, 3 miles north of Jasper. She died a the M. D. Anderson Hospital in Houston.

    (Medical):See attached sources.


  7. 8.  Yedell Bennett Descendancy chart to this point (1.John1) was born on 25 Aug 1923 in Texas; died on 9 Feb 1959 in Dallas, Dallas County, Texas.

    Notes:

    A copy of her actual Texas Death certificate can be viewed online at FamilySearch.org, Texas Deaths, 1890-1976. Her name was listed as Yedell Hatfield, and the informant was Sam C. Hatfield, relationship not indicated. She was shown as a housewife, and married. She was shown as the daughter of John A. Bennett and Irene Craig. Her residence address was shown as 1016 Bellview, Dallas, Texas. On the cause of death line, the following statement appeared: Autopsy report & investigation by Capt. Fritz pending." She was buried at Laurel Land Cemetey in Dallas.


  8. 9.  Sally Belle Bennett Descendancy chart to this point (1.John1) was born on 13 Jan 1925 in Sabine County, Texas; died on 13 Jan 1925 in Sabine County, Texas; was buried in Gravel Hill Cemetery, Sabine County, Texas.

  9. 10.  John Charles Bennett Descendancy chart to this point (1.John1) was born on 16 Apr 1926 in Sabine County, Texas; died on 16 Apr 1926 in Sabine County, Texas; was buried in Gravel Hill Cemetery, Sabine County, Texas.


Generation: 3

  1. 11.  Charlie Lester Bolt Descendancy chart to this point (5.Sydney2, 1.John1) was born on 22 Apr 1945 in Hemphill, Sabine County, Texas; died on 7 May 1945 in Hemphill, Sabine County, Texas; was buried in Gravel Hill Cemetery, Sabine County, Texas.

    Notes:

    (Medical):See attached sources.