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- Charles F. Bennett1864 - 1952
Facts and Events
| Name[1][2] |
Charles F. Bennett |
| Alt Name |
Charlie _____ |
| Gender |
Male |
| Birth[3][1][4] |
10 Nov 1864 |
Illinois, USAIllinois United States of America |
| Marriage |
Abt 1887 |
to Sarah Elizabeth Smith |
| Residence[8] |
1888 |
Monroe City, Marion, Missouri, USAMap: Latitude: N39.65073 Longitude: W91.734673 Monroe City Missouri United States of America |
| Residence[9][10][11] |
From Apr 1892 to 1893 |
Canton, Lewis, Missouri, USAMap: Latitude: N40.125 Longitude: W91.625 Canton Missouri United States of America |
| Residence[12] |
21 Oct 1896 |
Lewistown, Lewis, Missouri, USAMap: Latitude: N40.086632 Longitude: W91.813553 Lewistown Missouri United States of America |
| Residence[13] |
Dec 1896 |
Newton, Jasper, Illinois, USAMap: Latitude: N38.990391 Longitude: W88.161171 Newton Illinois United States of America |
| Residence[1][14][15][16][33] |
From 1898 to 1902 |
Benton, Adams, Illinois, USA |
| Census[1] |
18 Jun 1900 |
Benton, Adams, Illinois, USA |
| Occupation[1][34] |
18 Jun 1900 |
Benton, Adams, Illinois, USApainter |
| Census[3] |
15 Apr 1910 |
Dickerson, Lewis, Missouri, USAMap: Latitude: N40.1031 Longitude: W91.694607 Dickerson Missouri United States of America |
| Occupation[3] |
15 Apr 1910 |
Dickerson, Lewis, Missouri, USApainter Map: Latitude: N40.1031 Longitude: W91.694607 Dickerson Missouri United States of America |
| Residence[3][35] |
15 Apr 1910 |
Dickerson, Lewis, Missouri, USAMap: Latitude: N40.1031 Longitude: W91.694607 Dickerson Missouri United States of America |
| Residence[17] |
1912 |
Monticello, Lewis, Missouri, USAMap: Latitude: N40.117062 Longitude: W91.712189 Monticello Missouri United States of America |
| Residence[4][18][19][20][11] |
From 1914 to 1927 |
Kansas City, Jackson, Missouri, USAMap: Latitude: N39.102951 Longitude: W94.583061 Kansas City Missouri United States of America |
| Residence[21] |
1920 |
Kansas City, Jackson, Missouri, USAMap: Latitude: N39.102951 Longitude: W94.583061 4003 Park Avenue, rented home Kansas City Missouri United States of America |
| Census[25] |
12 Jan 1920 |
Kansas City, Jackson, Missouri, USAMap: Latitude: N39.102951 Longitude: W94.583061 Household lived in Kansas City Ward 13: Chas F. and Elizabeth Bennett with their children Ellis, Forrest, and Mildred Kansas City Missouri United States of America |
| Occupation[22][23][24] |
From 1920 to 1940 |
Kansas City, Jackson, Missouri, USApainter or interior decorator Map: Latitude: N39.102951 Longitude: W94.583061 Kansas City Missouri United States of America |
| Residence[26] |
1930 |
Kansas City, Jackson, Missouri, USAMap: Latitude: N39.102951 Longitude: W94.583061 4003 Park Avenue, owned home Kansas City Missouri United States of America |
| Census[27] |
15 Apr 1930 |
Kansas City, Jackson, Missouri, USAMap: Latitude: N39.102951 Longitude: W94.583061 Charles F. Bennett and his wife Elizabeth Bennett lived in the household Kansas City Missouri United States of America |
| Residence[28] |
1940 |
Kansas City, Jackson, Missouri, USAMap: Latitude: N39.102951 Longitude: W94.583061 4003 Park Avenue, ownedh ome Kansas City Missouri United States of America |
| Census[29] |
4 Apr 1940 |
Kansas City, Jackson, Missouri, USAMap: Latitude: N39.102951 Longitude: W94.583061 Charlie F. Bennett lived alone in the household Kansas City Missouri United States of America |
| Residence[4] |
1952 |
Kansas City, Jackson, Missouri, USAMap: Latitude: N39.102951 Longitude: W94.583061 3921 Michigan Kansas City Missouri United States of America |
| Education[6] |
|
Highest grade completed: 4 |
| Occupation[7] |
|
door-to-door salesman |
| Occupation[7] |
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farming |
| Death[4] |
27 Dec 1952 |
Kansas City, Jackson, Missouri, USAMap: Latitude: N39.102951 Longitude: W94.583061 Kansas City Missouri United States of America |
| Cause of Death[4] |
27 Dec 1952 |
Kansas City, Jackson, Missouri, USAMap: Latitude: N39.102951 Longitude: W94.583061 congestive heart failure Kansas City Missouri United States of America |
| Burial[4][5] |
30 Dec 1952 |
Kansas City, Jackson, Missouri, USAMap: Latitude: N39.102951 Longitude: W94.583061 Mount Moriah Cemetery: Block 10, Lot 256, Space 3 Kansas City Missouri United States of America |
| Other[7][30][31][32] |
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Extra Fact |
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 United States. 1900 U.S. Census Population Schedule. (National Archives Microfilm Publication T623)
Charles F. Bennett household; Census Place: Burton, Adams, Illinois; Roll: 235; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 0101; FHL microfilm: 1240235.
Census 1900 Bennett Charles Elizabeth Elsie Mabel Clarence Ellis Forrest
Benton, Adams, Illinois
18 June 1900
Dwelling 187, Family 187
Charles F. Bennett
Head
White
Male
Born November 1864
35
Married 13 years
Born in Illinois
Birthplace of parents unknown
Employed as a painter
Not employed 8 months
Able to read and write
Can speak English
Rented a home
Elizabeth Bennett
Wife
White
Female
Born May 1868
32
Married 13 years
Had given birth to 5 children, 5 children still alive
Born in Missouri
Both parents born in Kentucky
Able to read and write
Can speak English
Elsie A. Bennett
Daughter
White
Female
Born February 1888
12
Single
Born in Missouri
Father born in Illinois
Mother born in Missouri [Originally said Kentucky but crossed out]
At school
Not employed 7 1/2 months
Able to read and write
Can speak English
Mabel B. Bennett
Daughter
White
Female
Born April 1892
8
Single
Born in Missouri
Father born in Illinois
Mother born in Missouri [Originally said Illinois but crossed out]
Clarence E. Bennett
Son
White
Male
Born October 1895
4
Single
Born in Missouri
Father born in Illinois
Mother born in Missouri [Originally said Illinois but crossed out]
Ellis C. Bennett
Son
White
Male
Born March 1898
2
Single
Born in Illinois
Father born in Illinois
Mother born in U.S. [Originally said Illinois but crossed out]
Forrest Bennett
Son
White
Male
Born in February 1900
3/12
Single
Born in Illinois
Both parents born in Illinois
- ↑ United States. 1940 U.S. Census Population Schedule. (National Archives Microfilm Publication T627)
Charlie F. Bennett household; Census Place: Kansas City, Jackson, Missouri; Roll: T627_2179; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 116-304.; Household 54.
Census 1940 Bennett Charles
4 April 1930
Kansas City, Jackson, Missouri
4003 Park Avenue
Household 54
Home owned for 2000
Charlie F. Bennett
Male
White
75
Widowed
Had not attended school within the year
Highest grade completed: 4
Born in Illinois
Lived in the same house in 1935
Currently employed
Worked 32 hours the last week of March
Employed as a painter
Worked 16 weeks in 1939
Income of 300 the previous year
Received income from another source
1940 United States Federal Census about Charlie F Bennett
Name:
Charlie F Bennett
Respondent:
Yes
Age:
75
Estimated Birth Year:
abt 1865
Gender:
Male
Race:
White
Birthplace:
Illinois
Marital Status:
Widowed
Relation to Head of House:
Head
Home in 1940:
Kansas City, Jackson, Missouri
Map of Home in 1940:
View map
Street:
Park
House Number:
4003
Inferred Residence in 1935:
Kansas City, Jackson, Missouri
Residence in 1935:
Same House
Sheet Number:
3A
Number of Household in Order of Visitation:
54
Occupation:
Painter
House Owned or Rented:
Owned
Value of Home or Monthly Rental if Rented:
2000
Attended School or College:
No
Highest Grade Completed:
Elementary school, 4th grade
Hours Worked Week Prior to Census:
32
Class of Worker:
Wage or salary worker in private work
Weeks Worked in 1939:
16
Income:
300
Income Other Sources:
Yes
Neighbors:
View others on page
Household Members:
Name
Age
Charlie F Bennett
75
* View original image View blank form
Source Citation: Year: 1940; Census Place: Kansas City, Jackson, Missouri; Roll: T627_2179; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 116-304.
Source Information:
Ancestry.com. 1940 United States Federal Census [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2012.
Original data: United States of America, Bureau of the Census. Sixteenth Census of the United States, 1940. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 1940. T627, 4,643 rolls.
Description:
The 1940 United States Federal Census is the largest census released to date and the most recent census available for public access. The census gives us a glimpse into the lives of Americans in 1940, with details about a household’s occupants that include birthplaces, occupations, education, citizenship, and income. Learn more...
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 United States. 1910 U.S. Census Population Schedule. (National Archives Microfilm Publication T624)
Chas F. Bennett household, Census Place: Dickerson, Lewis, Missouri; Roll: T624_792; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 0054; FHL microfilm: 1374805.
Mable Bennett 1910 Census
Dickerson, Lewis, Missouri
15 April 1910
Dwelling 16, Family 16
Chas F. Bennett
Head
Male
White
45
Married 24 years
Born in Illinois
Father born in New York
Mother born in Illinois
Spoke English
Painter [illegible] in a house on own account
Able to read and write
Owned mortgaged home
Sarah E. Bennett
Head
Female
White
43
Married 24 years
Had given birth to 7 chidlren, 6 still alive
Born in Missouri
Both parents born in Kentucky
Spoke English
Able to read and write
Elsie A. Bennett
Daughter
Female
White
22
Single
Born in Missouri
Father born in Illinois
Mother born in Missouri
Spoke English
Employed as a schoolteacher in a public school, wage
Not out of work April 15
Employed 21 weeks
Able to read and write
Mable B. Bennett
Daughter
Female
White
17
Single
Born in Missouri
Father born in Illinois
Mother born in Missouri
Spoke English
Employed as a schoolteacher in a public school, wage
Out of work April 15
Employed 52 weeks
Able to read and write
Attended school
Clarence E. Bennett
Son
Male
White
14
Single
Born in Missouri
Father born in Illinois
Mother born in Missouri
Spoke English
Apprentice for housepainter
Not out of work April 15
Employed 12 weeks
Able to read and write
Spoke English
Attended school
Ellis Bennett
Son
Male
White
12
Single
Born in Illinois
Father born in Illinois
Mother born in Missouri
Spoke English
News boys
[Crossed out: Not out work work April 150
[Crossed out: Employed 20 weeks]
Able to read and write
Spoke English
Attended school
Forrest L. Bennett
Son
Male
White
10
Single
Born in Illinois
Father born in Illinois
Mother born in Missouri
Spoke English
News boys
[Crossed out: Not out work work April 150
[Crossed out: Employed 20 weeks]
Able to read and write
Attended school
Mildred Bennett
Daughter
Female
White
8
Single
Born in Illinois
Father born in Illinois
Mother born in Missouri
Spoke English
No employment
Able to read and write
Attended school
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 4.5 Missouri, United States. Death Certificates. (Missouri State Archives)
Charles Bennett, 1952.
- ↑ Email from Mount Moriah Cemetery.
I did find Sarah E. Bennett who died in 1935. She is buried in the same block but a different location, Lot 290 Space one. I only have years of birth and death, 1867-1935 and Stine McClure was also the funeral home.
Charles Bennet is interred here in Mount Moriah Cemetery, Block 10, Lot 256, Space 3. He has an individual granite memorial headstone. The funeral home the family used was Stine McClure. You can get a map from the office when you come to visit. If you need additional information please call me at 816-942-2004.
Charles Bennet is interred here in Mount Moriah Cemetery, Block 10, Lot 256, Space 3. He has an individual granite memorial headstone. The funeral home the family used was Stine McClure. You can get a map from the office when you come to visit. If you need additional information please call me at 816-942-2004.
- ↑ United States. 1940 U.S. Census Population Schedule. (National Archives Microfilm Publication T627)
Charlie F. Bennett household; Census Place: Kansas City, Jackson, Missouri; Roll: T627_2179; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 116-304.; Household 54.
Census 1940 Bennett Charles
4 April 1930
Kansas City, Jackson, Missouri
4003 Park Avenue
Household 54
Home owned for 2000
Charlie F. Bennett
Male
White
75
Widowed
Had not attended school within the year
Highest grade completed: 4
Born in Illinois
Lived in the same house in 1935
Currently employed
Worked 32 hours the last week of March
Employed as a painter
Worked 16 weeks in 1939
Income of 300 the previous year
Received income from another source
1940 United States Federal Census about Charlie F Bennett
Name:
Charlie F Bennett
Respondent:
Yes
Age:
75
Estimated Birth Year:
abt 1865
Gender:
Male
Race:
White
Birthplace:
Illinois
Marital Status:
Widowed
Relation to Head of House:
Head
Home in 1940:
Kansas City, Jackson, Missouri
Map of Home in 1940:
View map
Street:
Park
House Number:
4003
Inferred Residence in 1935:
Kansas City, Jackson, Missouri
Residence in 1935:
Same House
Sheet Number:
3A
Number of Household in Order of Visitation:
54
Occupation:
Painter
House Owned or Rented:
Owned
Value of Home or Monthly Rental if Rented:
2000
Attended School or College:
No
Highest Grade Completed:
Elementary school, 4th grade
Hours Worked Week Prior to Census:
32
Class of Worker:
Wage or salary worker in private work
Weeks Worked in 1939:
16
Income:
300
Income Other Sources:
Yes
Neighbors:
View others on page
Household Members:
Name
Age
Charlie F Bennett
75
* View original image View blank form
Source Citation: Year: 1940; Census Place: Kansas City, Jackson, Missouri; Roll: T627_2179; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 116-304.
Source Information:
Ancestry.com. 1940 United States Federal Census [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2012.
Original data: United States of America, Bureau of the Census. Sixteenth Census of the United States, 1940. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 1940. T627, 4,643 rolls.
Description:
The 1940 United States Federal Census is the largest census released to date and the most recent census available for public access. The census gives us a glimpse into the lives of Americans in 1940, with details about a household’s occupants that include birthplaces, occupations, education, citizenship, and income. Learn more...
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 7.2 Memoirs of Ben Mounts.
- ↑ Missouri, United States. Death Certificates. (Missouri State Archives)
Elsie Edmonston, 1961.
- ↑ Quincy Daily Whig (Quincy, Adams)
Canton News; 18 May 1839.
"Canton News," The Quincy Daily Whig, 18 May 1893, pg. 8, digital image, Quincy Public Library (http://archive.quincylibrary.org : accessed 10 November 2008), Quincy Newspaper Archive
Canton News
Fred C. Hetzler, Charles Bennett, Joseph Cherry, Louis Wilheim, Jacob Heilman, John Wild, Eb Bevans and William Barneyback were Sunday visitors in La Grange.
- ↑ Quincy, Adams, Illinois, United States. Quincy Daily Journal. (United States, Illinois, Adams, Quincy.)
Kinderhook, Illinois; 13 December 1892.
"Kinderhook, Illinois," The Quincy Daily Journal, 13 December 1892, pg. 2, digital image, Quincy Public Library (http://archive.quincylibrary.org : accessed 10 November 2008), Quincy Newspaper Archive
Ed. G. Thompson in Canton, Missouri, assisting Charles Bennett in finishing up his season's work of house-painting.
- ↑ 11.0 11.1 Marshall Democrat News (Marshall, Missouri)
Death of Mrs. Ben F. Mounts; 5 November 1973.
The Democrat-News
Marshall, Missouri
Monday, November 5, 1973
Page 7
Death of Mrs. Ben F. Mounts
Mrs. Mabel Belle Mounts, 81, 345 East Porter, died Sunday at Fitzgibbon Memorial Hospital.
Funeral services will be held at 1:30 o'clock Tuesday afternoon in the Gill Memorial Baptist Church. Rev. Don Reed pastor of the church and Rev. Don Moore will officiate. Burial will be in the Ridge Park Cemetery.
Friends may call anytime at the Campbell-Lewis Funeral Home.
Mrs. Mounts was born in Canton, Mo., April 30, 1892 the daughter of Charles Bennett and Elizabeth Smith Bennett. She was married November 6, 1915 in Olathe, Kan. to Ben F. Mounts, who survives of the home. She was a charter member of Gill Memorial Baptist Church, of which she was an active worker. Mrs. Mounts had lived in Marshall since 1927 coming from Kansas City.
Surviving Mrs. Mounts besides her husband are a son Ben C. Mounts of Marshall, four grandchildren, three brothers and one sister, Clarence Bennett, Forrest Bennett and Mrs. Ralph (Mildred) Baker all of Kansas City and Ellis Bennett of Houston, Texas.
- ↑ United States. Selective Service System. World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918. (Washington, D.C.: National Archives Microfilm Publication M1509, 1987-1988)
Clarence Bennett; Registration State: Missouri; Registration County: Jackson; Roll: 1683385; Draft Board: 13.
- ↑ Quincy, Adams, Illinois, United States. Quincy Daily Journal. (United States, Illinois, Adams, Quincy.)
From Lewiston; 28 November 1896.
"From Lewiston," The Quincy Daily Journal, 28 November 1896, digital image, Quincy Public Library (http://archive.quincylibrary.org : accessed 8 January 2013), Quincy Newspaper Archive
Charles Bennett and family and brother, Willis, are making arrangements to move to Newtown, Illinois, in a few days.
- ↑ Quincy, Adams, Illinois, United States. Quincy Daily Journal. (United States, Illinois, Adams, Quincy.)
Adams; 22 October 1901, 21 November 1901.
"Adams," The Quincy Daily Journal, 22 October 1901, pg. 2, digital image, Quincy Public Library (http://archive.quincylibrary.org : accessed 10 November 2008), Quincy Newspaper Archive
Adams
Mr. Charles Bennett left Saturday for Omaha, Neb., to do some painting for Judge Broady of Quincy.
****
"Adams," The Quincy Daily Journal, 21 November 1901, pg. 2, digital image, Quincy Public Library (http://archive.quincylibrary.org : accessed 10 November 2008), Quincy Newspaper Archive
Mr. Charles Bennett has returned home from Lincoln, Neb., where he has been working the past three weeks.
- ↑ Quincy, Adams, Illinois, United States. Quincy Daily Journal. (United States, Illinois, Adams, Quincy.)
From Adams; 9 July 1898.
"From Adams," The Quincy Daily Journal, 9 July 1898, pg. , digital image, Quincy Public Library (http://archive.quincylibrary.org : accessed 10 November 2008), Quincy Newspaper Archive
Mr. Charles Bennett is painting the Congregational church at Payson
- ↑ Quincy, Adams, Illinois, United States. Quincy Daily Journal. (United States, Illinois, Adams, Quincy.)
An Adams Lady; 21 May 1902.
"An Adams Lady," The Quincy Daily Journal, 21 May 1902, pg. 2, digital image, Quincy Public Library (http://archive.quincylibrary.org : accessed 10 November 2008), Quincy Newspaper Archive
An Adams Lady
Mrs. Charles Bennett is entertaining her father and mother of Monticello, Mo., this week.
- ↑ Quincy Daily Whig (Quincy, Adams)
Adams, Ill; 8 August 1912.
"Adams, Ill," The Quincy Daily Whig, 8 August 1912, pg. 9, digital image, Quincy Public Library (http://archive.quincylibrary.org : accessed 10 November 2008), Quincy Newspaper Archive
Adams, Ill.
Mrs. Charles Bennett, of Monticello, Mo., visited friends and relatives here a few days last week.
- ↑ Marriage License - Johnson County, Kansas
Ben F. Mounts and Mabel Bennett, No. 45829, 6 November 1915.
Marriage license for Ben F. Mounts and Mabel Bennett
Johnson County, Kansas, marriage license no. 45829, Benjamin Mounts-Mabel Bennett, 6 November 1915; Johnson County Archives, Olathe, Kansas.
Ben F. Mounts of Kans. City Mo., age 25, married to Mabel Bennett of Kans. City Mo, age 23 on 6 November 1915 in Olathe, Kansas. Married performed by Bascon[?] Robbins. The marriage license application and the actual marriage happened on the same day in Olathe.
- ↑ Birth Certificate - Missouri
Ben Caroll Mounts, 10 February 1918.
I have a copy of this in my files.
Place of birth
County of: Jackson
Township of: Kaw
City of: Kansas City, Mo
No.: Christian Church Hospital
Full name of child: Ben Caroll[sic] Mounts
Sex of child: Male
Legitimate: Yes
Date of birth: Feb. 10, Sunday, 1918
Father, Full Name: Mr. Ben Foraker Mounts
P.O. Address: 3814 E 26 Kansas City, MO
Color or race: White
Age at last birthday: 29
Birthplace: Indiana
Occupation: Carpenter
Mother, Full Maiden Name: Mrs. Mabel Bennett Mounts
P.O. Address: 3814 E 26 Kansas City, MO
Color or race: White
Age at last birthday: 25
Birthplace: Canton, Mo.
Occupation: Housewife
Number of child of this mother: 1
Number of children, of this mother, now living: ___
Born at full term: Yes
I hereby certify that I attended the birth of this child, who was: Born alive at 10 AM.
Signature: Terry E. Lilly, Physician
Address: 610 [illegible] building
Filed Feb. 24, 1918, Ada Irmas, Registrar
- ↑ United States. 1920 U.S. Census Population Schedule. (National Archives Microfilm Publication T625)
Ben F. Mounts household; Census Place: Kansas City Ward 14, Jackson,Missouri; Roll: T625_929; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 225; Image: 758.
Census 1920 Mounts Ben F. Mabel Ben C.
Kansas City, Jackson, Missouri
10 January 1920
3814 6-26, Dwelling 204, Family 205
Ben F. Mounts
Head
Rented home
Male
White
31
Married
Able to read and write
Born in Indiana
Father born in Indiana
Mother born in Kentucky
Spoke English
Employed as a service manager at address[?]
Mabel Mounts
Wife
Female
White
27
Married
Able to read and write
Born in Missouri
Father born in Illinois
Mother in Missouri
Spoke English
Ben C. Mounts
Son
Male
White
1 11/12
Single
Born in Missouri
Father born in Indiana
Mother born in Missouri
Spoke English
- ↑ United States. 1920 U.S. Census Population Schedule. (National Archives Microfilm Publication T625)
Chas F Bennett household; Census Place: Kansas City Ward 13, Jackson, Missouri; Roll: T625_929; Page: 13A; Enumeration District: 207; Image: 245.; Dwelling 343.
Census 1920 Bennett Charles Elizabeth
12 January 1920
Kansas City Ward 13, Jackson, Missouri
4003 Park Avenue
Dwelling 343, Family 343
Chas F Bennett
Head
Rented home
Male
White
55
Married
Able to read and write
Born in Illinois
Father born in New York
Mother born in Illinois
Spoke English
Employed as a painter on own account
Elizabeth Bennett
Wife
Female
White
53
Married
Able to read and write
Born in Missouri
Both parents born in Kentucky
Spoke English
Ellis Bennett
Son
Male
White
21
Single
Able to read and write
Born in Illinois
Father born in Illinois
Mother born in Missouri
Spoke English
Employed as a clerk for a journal
Wage worker
Forrest Bennett
Son
Male
White
20
Single
Able to read and write
Born in Illinois
Father born in Illinois
Mother born in Missouri
Employed as a jeweler for Myer Jewel
Mildred Bennett
Daughter
Female
White
17
Single
Able to read and write
Born in Illinois
Father born in Illinois
Mother born in Missouri
Employed as an operator for Bell Telephone
1920 United States Federal Census about Chas F Bennett
Name:
Chas F Bennett
[Oheo F Bennett]
Age:
55
Birth Year:
abt 1865
Birthplace:
Illinois
Home in 1920:
Kansas City Ward 13, Jackson, Missouri
Race:
White
Gender:
Male
Relation to Head of House:
Head
Marital Status:
Married
Spouse's Name:
Elizabeth Bennett
Father's Birthplace:
New York
Mother's Birthplace:
Illinois
Home Owned:
Rent
Able to Read:
Yes
Able to Write:
Yes
Neighbors:
View others on page
Household Members:
Name
Age
Chas F Bennett
55
Elizabeth Bennett
53
[52]
Ellis* Bennett
21
Hert Bennett
20
Mildred Bennett
17
View
Original
Record
View original image View blank form
Source Citation: Year: 1920; Census Place: Kansas City Ward 13, Jackson, Missouri; Roll: T625_929; Page: 13A; Enumeration District: 207; Image: 245.
Source Information:
Ancestry.com. 1920 United States Federal Census [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2010. Images reproduced by FamilySearch.
Original data: Fourteenth Census of the United States, 1920. (NARA microfilm publication T625, 2076 rolls). Records of the Bureau of the Census, Record Group 29. National Archives, Washington, D.C. For details on the contents of the film numbers, visit the following NARA web page: NARA. Note: Enumeration Districts 819-839 are on roll 323 (Chicago City).
Description:
This database is an index to individuals enumerated in the 1920 United States Federal Census, the Fourteenth Census of the United States. It includes all states and territories, as well as Military and Naval Forces, the Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, and the Panama Canal Zone. The census provides many details about individuals and families including: name, gender, age, birthplace, year of immigration, mother tongue, and parents’ birthplaces. In addition, the names of those listed on the population schedule are linked to actual images of the 1920 Federal Census. Learn more...
- ↑ United States. 1920 U.S. Census Population Schedule. (National Archives Microfilm Publication T625)
Chas F Bennett household; Census Place: Kansas City Ward 13, Jackson, Missouri; Roll: T625_929; Page: 13A; Enumeration District: 207; Image: 245.; Dwelling 343.
Census 1920 Bennett Charles Elizabeth
12 January 1920
Kansas City Ward 13, Jackson, Missouri
4003 Park Avenue
Dwelling 343, Family 343
Chas F Bennett
Head
Rented home
Male
White
55
Married
Able to read and write
Born in Illinois
Father born in New York
Mother born in Illinois
Spoke English
Employed as a painter on own account
Elizabeth Bennett
Wife
Female
White
53
Married
Able to read and write
Born in Missouri
Both parents born in Kentucky
Spoke English
Ellis Bennett
Son
Male
White
21
Single
Able to read and write
Born in Illinois
Father born in Illinois
Mother born in Missouri
Spoke English
Employed as a clerk for a journal
Wage worker
Forrest Bennett
Son
Male
White
20
Single
Able to read and write
Born in Illinois
Father born in Illinois
Mother born in Missouri
Employed as a jeweler for Myer Jewel
Mildred Bennett
Daughter
Female
White
17
Single
Able to read and write
Born in Illinois
Father born in Illinois
Mother born in Missouri
Employed as an operator for Bell Telephone
1920 United States Federal Census about Chas F Bennett
Name:
Chas F Bennett
[Oheo F Bennett]
Age:
55
Birth Year:
abt 1865
Birthplace:
Illinois
Home in 1920:
Kansas City Ward 13, Jackson, Missouri
Race:
White
Gender:
Male
Relation to Head of House:
Head
Marital Status:
Married
Spouse's Name:
Elizabeth Bennett
Father's Birthplace:
New York
Mother's Birthplace:
Illinois
Home Owned:
Rent
Able to Read:
Yes
Able to Write:
Yes
Neighbors:
View others on page
Household Members:
Name
Age
Chas F Bennett
55
Elizabeth Bennett
53
[52]
Ellis* Bennett
21
Hert Bennett
20
Mildred Bennett
17
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Source Citation: Year: 1920; Census Place: Kansas City Ward 13, Jackson, Missouri; Roll: T625_929; Page: 13A; Enumeration District: 207; Image: 245.
Source Information:
Ancestry.com. 1920 United States Federal Census [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2010. Images reproduced by FamilySearch.
Original data: Fourteenth Census of the United States, 1920. (NARA microfilm publication T625, 2076 rolls). Records of the Bureau of the Census, Record Group 29. National Archives, Washington, D.C. For details on the contents of the film numbers, visit the following NARA web page: NARA. Note: Enumeration Districts 819-839 are on roll 323 (Chicago City).
Description:
This database is an index to individuals enumerated in the 1920 United States Federal Census, the Fourteenth Census of the United States. It includes all states and territories, as well as Military and Naval Forces, the Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, and the Panama Canal Zone. The census provides many details about individuals and families including: name, gender, age, birthplace, year of immigration, mother tongue, and parents’ birthplaces. In addition, the names of those listed on the population schedule are linked to actual images of the 1920 Federal Census. Learn more...
- ↑ United States. 1930 U.S. Census Population Schedule. (National Archives Microfilm Publication T626)
Charles F. Bennett household; Census Place: Kansas City, Jackson, Missouri; Roll: 1202; Page: 23A; Enumeration District: 0223; Image: 428.0; FHL microfilm: 2340937.; Dwelling 402.
Census 1930 Bennett Charles Elizabeth
15 April 1930
Kansas City, Jackson, Missouri
4003 Park Avenue
Dwelling 402, Family 438
Charles F. Bennett
Head
Owned home for 3000
Owned a radio set
Male
White
65
Married
21 at first marriage
Had not attended school within the year
Able to read and write
Born in Illinois
Father born in Ohio
Mother born in Illinois
Spoke English
Employed as an interior decorator
At work yesterday
Not a veteran
Elizabeth Bennett
Wife
Female
White
62
Married
18 at first marriage
Had not attended school within the year
Able to read and write
Born in Missouri
Both parents born in Kentucky
Spoke English
1930 United States Federal Census about Charles F Bennett
Name:
Charles F Bennett
Gender:
Male
Birth Year:
abt 1865
Birthplace:
Illinois
Race:
White
Home in 1930:
Kansas City, Jackson, Missouri
Map of Home:
View map
Marital Status:
Married
Relation to Head of House:
Head
Spouse's Name:
Elizabeth Bennett
Father's Birthplace:
Ohio
Mother's Birthplace:
Illinois
Occupation:
Education:
Military Service:
Rent/home value:
Age at first marriage:
Parents' birthplace:
*View Image
Neighbors:
View others on page
Household Members:
Name
Age
Charles F Bennett
65
Elizabeth Bennett
62
Robert C Hamilton
9
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Original
Record
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Source Citation: Year: 1930; Census Place: Kansas City, Jackson, Missouri; Roll: 1202; Page: 23A; Enumeration District: 0223; Image: 428.0; FHL microfilm: 2340937.
Source Information:
Ancestry.com. 1930 United States Federal Census [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2002.
Original data: United States of America, Bureau of the Census. Fifteenth Census of the United States, 1930. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 1930. T626, 2,667 rolls.
Description:
The 1930 Census contains records for approximately 123 million Americans. The census gives us a glimpse into the lives of Americans in 1930, and contains information about a household’s family members and occupants including: birthplaces, occupations, immigration, citizenship, and military service. The names of those listed in the census are linked to actual images of the 1930 Census. Learn more...
- ↑ United States. 1940 U.S. Census Population Schedule. (National Archives Microfilm Publication T627)
Charlie F. Bennett household; Census Place: Kansas City, Jackson, Missouri; Roll: T627_2179; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 116-304.; Household 54.
Census 1940 Bennett Charles
4 April 1930
Kansas City, Jackson, Missouri
4003 Park Avenue
Household 54
Home owned for 2000
Charlie F. Bennett
Male
White
75
Widowed
Had not attended school within the year
Highest grade completed: 4
Born in Illinois
Lived in the same house in 1935
Currently employed
Worked 32 hours the last week of March
Employed as a painter
Worked 16 weeks in 1939
Income of 300 the previous year
Received income from another source
1940 United States Federal Census about Charlie F Bennett
Name:
Charlie F Bennett
Respondent:
Yes
Age:
75
Estimated Birth Year:
abt 1865
Gender:
Male
Race:
White
Birthplace:
Illinois
Marital Status:
Widowed
Relation to Head of House:
Head
Home in 1940:
Kansas City, Jackson, Missouri
Map of Home in 1940:
View map
Street:
Park
House Number:
4003
Inferred Residence in 1935:
Kansas City, Jackson, Missouri
Residence in 1935:
Same House
Sheet Number:
3A
Number of Household in Order of Visitation:
54
Occupation:
Painter
House Owned or Rented:
Owned
Value of Home or Monthly Rental if Rented:
2000
Attended School or College:
No
Highest Grade Completed:
Elementary school, 4th grade
Hours Worked Week Prior to Census:
32
Class of Worker:
Wage or salary worker in private work
Weeks Worked in 1939:
16
Income:
300
Income Other Sources:
Yes
Neighbors:
View others on page
Household Members:
Name
Age
Charlie F Bennett
75
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Source Citation: Year: 1940; Census Place: Kansas City, Jackson, Missouri; Roll: T627_2179; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 116-304.
Source Information:
Ancestry.com. 1940 United States Federal Census [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2012.
Original data: United States of America, Bureau of the Census. Sixteenth Census of the United States, 1940. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 1940. T627, 4,643 rolls.
Description:
The 1940 United States Federal Census is the largest census released to date and the most recent census available for public access. The census gives us a glimpse into the lives of Americans in 1940, with details about a household’s occupants that include birthplaces, occupations, education, citizenship, and income. Learn more...
- ↑ United States. 1920 U.S. Census Population Schedule. (National Archives Microfilm Publication T625)
Chas F Bennett household; Census Place: Kansas City Ward 13, Jackson, Missouri; Roll: T625_929; Page: 13A; Enumeration District: 207; Image: 245.; Dwelling 343.
Census 1920 Bennett Charles Elizabeth
12 January 1920
Kansas City Ward 13, Jackson, Missouri
4003 Park Avenue
Dwelling 343, Family 343
Chas F Bennett
Head
Rented home
Male
White
55
Married
Able to read and write
Born in Illinois
Father born in New York
Mother born in Illinois
Spoke English
Employed as a painter on own account
Elizabeth Bennett
Wife
Female
White
53
Married
Able to read and write
Born in Missouri
Both parents born in Kentucky
Spoke English
Ellis Bennett
Son
Male
White
21
Single
Able to read and write
Born in Illinois
Father born in Illinois
Mother born in Missouri
Spoke English
Employed as a clerk for a journal
Wage worker
Forrest Bennett
Son
Male
White
20
Single
Able to read and write
Born in Illinois
Father born in Illinois
Mother born in Missouri
Employed as a jeweler for Myer Jewel
Mildred Bennett
Daughter
Female
White
17
Single
Able to read and write
Born in Illinois
Father born in Illinois
Mother born in Missouri
Employed as an operator for Bell Telephone
1920 United States Federal Census about Chas F Bennett
Name:
Chas F Bennett
[Oheo F Bennett]
Age:
55
Birth Year:
abt 1865
Birthplace:
Illinois
Home in 1920:
Kansas City Ward 13, Jackson, Missouri
Race:
White
Gender:
Male
Relation to Head of House:
Head
Marital Status:
Married
Spouse's Name:
Elizabeth Bennett
Father's Birthplace:
New York
Mother's Birthplace:
Illinois
Home Owned:
Rent
Able to Read:
Yes
Able to Write:
Yes
Neighbors:
View others on page
Household Members:
Name
Age
Chas F Bennett
55
Elizabeth Bennett
53
[52]
Ellis* Bennett
21
Hert Bennett
20
Mildred Bennett
17
View
Original
Record
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Source Citation: Year: 1920; Census Place: Kansas City Ward 13, Jackson, Missouri; Roll: T625_929; Page: 13A; Enumeration District: 207; Image: 245.
Source Information:
Ancestry.com. 1920 United States Federal Census [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2010. Images reproduced by FamilySearch.
Original data: Fourteenth Census of the United States, 1920. (NARA microfilm publication T625, 2076 rolls). Records of the Bureau of the Census, Record Group 29. National Archives, Washington, D.C. For details on the contents of the film numbers, visit the following NARA web page: NARA. Note: Enumeration Districts 819-839 are on roll 323 (Chicago City).
Description:
This database is an index to individuals enumerated in the 1920 United States Federal Census, the Fourteenth Census of the United States. It includes all states and territories, as well as Military and Naval Forces, the Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, and the Panama Canal Zone. The census provides many details about individuals and families including: name, gender, age, birthplace, year of immigration, mother tongue, and parents’ birthplaces. In addition, the names of those listed on the population schedule are linked to actual images of the 1920 Federal Census. Learn more...
- ↑ United States. 1930 U.S. Census Population Schedule. (National Archives Microfilm Publication T626)
Charles F. Bennett household; Census Place: Kansas City, Jackson, Missouri; Roll: 1202; Page: 23A; Enumeration District: 0223; Image: 428.0; FHL microfilm: 2340937.; Dwelling 402.
Census 1930 Bennett Charles Elizabeth
15 April 1930
Kansas City, Jackson, Missouri
4003 Park Avenue
Dwelling 402, Family 438
Charles F. Bennett
Head
Owned home for 3000
Owned a radio set
Male
White
65
Married
21 at first marriage
Had not attended school within the year
Able to read and write
Born in Illinois
Father born in Ohio
Mother born in Illinois
Spoke English
Employed as an interior decorator
At work yesterday
Not a veteran
Elizabeth Bennett
Wife
Female
White
62
Married
18 at first marriage
Had not attended school within the year
Able to read and write
Born in Missouri
Both parents born in Kentucky
Spoke English
1930 United States Federal Census about Charles F Bennett
Name:
Charles F Bennett
Gender:
Male
Birth Year:
abt 1865
Birthplace:
Illinois
Race:
White
Home in 1930:
Kansas City, Jackson, Missouri
Map of Home:
View map
Marital Status:
Married
Relation to Head of House:
Head
Spouse's Name:
Elizabeth Bennett
Father's Birthplace:
Ohio
Mother's Birthplace:
Illinois
Occupation:
Education:
Military Service:
Rent/home value:
Age at first marriage:
Parents' birthplace:
*View Image
Neighbors:
View others on page
Household Members:
Name
Age
Charles F Bennett
65
Elizabeth Bennett
62
Robert C Hamilton
9
View
Original
Record
View original image View blank form
Source Citation: Year: 1930; Census Place: Kansas City, Jackson, Missouri; Roll: 1202; Page: 23A; Enumeration District: 0223; Image: 428.0; FHL microfilm: 2340937.
Source Information:
Ancestry.com. 1930 United States Federal Census [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2002.
Original data: United States of America, Bureau of the Census. Fifteenth Census of the United States, 1930. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 1930. T626, 2,667 rolls.
Description:
The 1930 Census contains records for approximately 123 million Americans. The census gives us a glimpse into the lives of Americans in 1930, and contains information about a household’s family members and occupants including: birthplaces, occupations, immigration, citizenship, and military service. The names of those listed in the census are linked to actual images of the 1930 Census. Learn more...
- ↑ United States. 1930 U.S. Census Population Schedule. (National Archives Microfilm Publication T626)
Charles F. Bennett household; Census Place: Kansas City, Jackson, Missouri; Roll: 1202; Page: 23A; Enumeration District: 0223; Image: 428.0; FHL microfilm: 2340937.; Dwelling 402.
Census 1930 Bennett Charles Elizabeth
15 April 1930
Kansas City, Jackson, Missouri
4003 Park Avenue
Dwelling 402, Family 438
Charles F. Bennett
Head
Owned home for 3000
Owned a radio set
Male
White
65
Married
21 at first marriage
Had not attended school within the year
Able to read and write
Born in Illinois
Father born in Ohio
Mother born in Illinois
Spoke English
Employed as an interior decorator
At work yesterday
Not a veteran
Elizabeth Bennett
Wife
Female
White
62
Married
18 at first marriage
Had not attended school within the year
Able to read and write
Born in Missouri
Both parents born in Kentucky
Spoke English
1930 United States Federal Census about Charles F Bennett
Name:
Charles F Bennett
Gender:
Male
Birth Year:
abt 1865
Birthplace:
Illinois
Race:
White
Home in 1930:
Kansas City, Jackson, Missouri
Map of Home:
View map
Marital Status:
Married
Relation to Head of House:
Head
Spouse's Name:
Elizabeth Bennett
Father's Birthplace:
Ohio
Mother's Birthplace:
Illinois
Occupation:
Education:
Military Service:
Rent/home value:
Age at first marriage:
Parents' birthplace:
*View Image
Neighbors:
View others on page
Household Members:
Name
Age
Charles F Bennett
65
Elizabeth Bennett
62
Robert C Hamilton
9
View
Original
Record
View original image View blank form
Source Citation: Year: 1930; Census Place: Kansas City, Jackson, Missouri; Roll: 1202; Page: 23A; Enumeration District: 0223; Image: 428.0; FHL microfilm: 2340937.
Source Information:
Ancestry.com. 1930 United States Federal Census [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2002.
Original data: United States of America, Bureau of the Census. Fifteenth Census of the United States, 1930. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 1930. T626, 2,667 rolls.
Description:
The 1930 Census contains records for approximately 123 million Americans. The census gives us a glimpse into the lives of Americans in 1930, and contains information about a household’s family members and occupants including: birthplaces, occupations, immigration, citizenship, and military service. The names of those listed in the census are linked to actual images of the 1930 Census. Learn more...
- ↑ United States. 1940 U.S. Census Population Schedule. (National Archives Microfilm Publication T627)
Charlie F. Bennett household; Census Place: Kansas City, Jackson, Missouri; Roll: T627_2179; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 116-304.; Household 54.
Census 1940 Bennett Charles
4 April 1930
Kansas City, Jackson, Missouri
4003 Park Avenue
Household 54
Home owned for 2000
Charlie F. Bennett
Male
White
75
Widowed
Had not attended school within the year
Highest grade completed: 4
Born in Illinois
Lived in the same house in 1935
Currently employed
Worked 32 hours the last week of March
Employed as a painter
Worked 16 weeks in 1939
Income of 300 the previous year
Received income from another source
1940 United States Federal Census about Charlie F Bennett
Name:
Charlie F Bennett
Respondent:
Yes
Age:
75
Estimated Birth Year:
abt 1865
Gender:
Male
Race:
White
Birthplace:
Illinois
Marital Status:
Widowed
Relation to Head of House:
Head
Home in 1940:
Kansas City, Jackson, Missouri
Map of Home in 1940:
View map
Street:
Park
House Number:
4003
Inferred Residence in 1935:
Kansas City, Jackson, Missouri
Residence in 1935:
Same House
Sheet Number:
3A
Number of Household in Order of Visitation:
54
Occupation:
Painter
House Owned or Rented:
Owned
Value of Home or Monthly Rental if Rented:
2000
Attended School or College:
No
Highest Grade Completed:
Elementary school, 4th grade
Hours Worked Week Prior to Census:
32
Class of Worker:
Wage or salary worker in private work
Weeks Worked in 1939:
16
Income:
300
Income Other Sources:
Yes
Neighbors:
View others on page
Household Members:
Name
Age
Charlie F Bennett
75
* View original image View blank form
Source Citation: Year: 1940; Census Place: Kansas City, Jackson, Missouri; Roll: T627_2179; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 116-304.
Source Information:
Ancestry.com. 1940 United States Federal Census [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2012.
Original data: United States of America, Bureau of the Census. Sixteenth Census of the United States, 1940. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 1940. T627, 4,643 rolls.
Description:
The 1940 United States Federal Census is the largest census released to date and the most recent census available for public access. The census gives us a glimpse into the lives of Americans in 1940, with details about a household’s occupants that include birthplaces, occupations, education, citizenship, and income. Learn more...
- ↑ United States. 1940 U.S. Census Population Schedule. (National Archives Microfilm Publication T627)
Charlie F. Bennett household; Census Place: Kansas City, Jackson, Missouri; Roll: T627_2179; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 116-304.; Household 54.
Census 1940 Bennett Charles
4 April 1930
Kansas City, Jackson, Missouri
4003 Park Avenue
Household 54
Home owned for 2000
Charlie F. Bennett
Male
White
75
Widowed
Had not attended school within the year
Highest grade completed: 4
Born in Illinois
Lived in the same house in 1935
Currently employed
Worked 32 hours the last week of March
Employed as a painter
Worked 16 weeks in 1939
Income of 300 the previous year
Received income from another source
1940 United States Federal Census about Charlie F Bennett
Name:
Charlie F Bennett
Respondent:
Yes
Age:
75
Estimated Birth Year:
abt 1865
Gender:
Male
Race:
White
Birthplace:
Illinois
Marital Status:
Widowed
Relation to Head of House:
Head
Home in 1940:
Kansas City, Jackson, Missouri
Map of Home in 1940:
View map
Street:
Park
House Number:
4003
Inferred Residence in 1935:
Kansas City, Jackson, Missouri
Residence in 1935:
Same House
Sheet Number:
3A
Number of Household in Order of Visitation:
54
Occupation:
Painter
House Owned or Rented:
Owned
Value of Home or Monthly Rental if Rented:
2000
Attended School or College:
No
Highest Grade Completed:
Elementary school, 4th grade
Hours Worked Week Prior to Census:
32
Class of Worker:
Wage or salary worker in private work
Weeks Worked in 1939:
16
Income:
300
Income Other Sources:
Yes
Neighbors:
View others on page
Household Members:
Name
Age
Charlie F Bennett
75
* View original image View blank form
Source Citation: Year: 1940; Census Place: Kansas City, Jackson, Missouri; Roll: T627_2179; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 116-304.
Source Information:
Ancestry.com. 1940 United States Federal Census [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2012.
Original data: United States of America, Bureau of the Census. Sixteenth Census of the United States, 1940. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 1940. T627, 4,643 rolls.
Description:
The 1940 United States Federal Census is the largest census released to date and the most recent census available for public access. The census gives us a glimpse into the lives of Americans in 1940, with details about a household’s occupants that include birthplaces, occupations, education, citizenship, and income. Learn more...
- ↑ Description: See notes for more on Charles and Liz
- ↑ Probably the one member of both families that stands out most in my memory is Grandad Bennett. Perhaps that is because he outlived all of his own generation -- I guess he is the only one of my Grandparents whom my wife, Betty, ever met. But that isn't the only reason I remember him. I am probably over-working the word "character," but it is the perfect word to describe Grandad Bennett. From things that Byie has told me, as well as other stories I have heard, Grandad apparently wasn't the most ambitious of souls. He was a happy-go-lucky sort of person who knew and loved everyone and was always ready to stop whatever he was doing (ESPECIALLY if it was manual labor) and pass the time of day. I was never sure of what jobs Grandad had had -- I know that he tried farming, and I have heard of his adventures with door-to-door selling. Someone once told me that he really didn't care he made a sale or not -- he just enjoyed visiting with the people! When I was a little boy he was a house painter. That was long before the days of latex, water-based paint. Paint in those days was practically made by hand, with the painter mixing in turpentine and various coloring ingredients and doing a lot of vigorous shaking and stirring. I remember the shed behind Grandad's house being a great place to play, what with all the ladders to climb on and the buckets of paint and turpentine to dabble in. As I say, Grandad wasn't overly ambitious and the quicker he could get through a job and get it over with, the better. I remember many years later when Daddy was remodeling a house in Kansas City that was owned by the college. (This was after we had moved to Marshall). He hired Grandad to do some painting. I was also helping Daddy. Daddy almost had a heart attack as he watched Grandad sling his paint brush around, throwing paint over everything, slopping it over the trim, and generally making a terrible mess of everything. I can't remember exactly what happened, but I believe that Daddy made some excuse to excuse Granddad from the job and he and I cleaned up the mess and did it all over.
Yes, Grandad had his failings, but the love that he had for EVERYONE -- especially for his family -- made up for everything. And if ANYBODY ever made it to Heaven, Grandad is there today. How he did love his Lord, and his church! I could try to be funny here, and I apologize for what might be sarcasm, but we sometimes wondered which Grandad loved the most -- his Lord or his church. Grandad was of the firm belief (and now I'm going to exaggerate -- but not much!) that heaven will be populated ONLY by Baptists. Anyone who would attend any other church but Baptist was destined for the other place. I say that in jest, and deep in my heart I don't believe it to be entirely true, but everyone in the family, including his children, laughed behind his back about Grandad's "hard shell" attitude towards his Baptist faith. I wonder if he will be amazed when his Presbyterian, Methodist, Nazarene, and -- yes -- even Catholic friends show up in Heaven!
- ↑ Grandma's given name was Elizabeth, although the only names I ever heard her called were "Liz" or "Lizzie." She was a very large lady (I'm trying to be kind here -- I hate the word "fat"!). I was the first grandchild (I think Betty Bennett, Uncle Forrest's and Aunt Katherine's oldest child, was born about five years later). I guess Grandma Bennett would have spoiled me rotten if Byie had let her. I can still remember Grandma scooping me up and enveloping me in those huge arms and bosom, nearly smothering me. She was a fabulous cook -- I will never forget those pies and cakes! And she didn't take any back talk from Grandad. She treated him like the little boy he really was at heart. Years later (here I go -- getting into the thirties again!) Byie and Daddy and I would come to Grandad's from Marshall and spend weekends with them. Grandad and I would sleep together in the back bedroom (Oh, how I loved that!) and would talk and giggle until Grandma would call out from the other bedroom, "You two kids be quiet in there!". Somewhere or sometime I have been told that Grandad and Grandma were married as teenagers, and that Grandad and his brother married Grandma and her sister in a double wedding. This is one of those "colorful" stories that I can't substantiate, but, knowing them, I wouldn't doubt it!
- ↑ Lived in a rented home
- ↑ Not employed 8 months during the year of 1900
- ↑ Owned mortgaged home
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