He was born on 20 August 1835, in Southampton Township, Bedford County, Pennsylvania, probably to Robert Bennett and Nancy Willison. [sources: date: 5, 9 (Aug 1835); 3 (29 in 1864), (23 in 1860), 7 (34 in 1870), 8 (44 in 1880), 9 (64 in 1900), 10 (53 in 1910), 14 (20 Aug 1835), 16 (14 in 1850), 17 (20 Aug 1835), 18 (20 Aug 1835), 19 (20 Aug 1835). place: 3, 5 (Flintstone MD), 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 16, 17, 18, 19. parents: 16, 17]
In 1850, he was living in Southampton Township, Bedford County, Pennsylvania. He was living with Robert and Nancy Bennet (presumably his parents), and with Isaac, James, and Clarissa Bennet (presumably his siblings). He had attended school within the year. [source: 16]
On 5 February 1855, he married Ann Mariah Perdew, in Bean's Cove, Southampton Township, Bedford County, Pennsylvania. She was born on 9 April 1839, in Pennsylvania, to [unknown] and Priscilla Dicken. They had six children:
[sources: 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 14, 15, 17 (9 Apr 1838), 18]
In 1860, he was living in Southampton Township, Bedford County, Pennsylvania. He was living with his wife Ann, children Calvin, Alice, and Jenny [?], and three other Bennett's. He was a farmer, and owned $1,000 in real estate, and $300 in personal property. [source: 6]
When he enlisted, he was 5 feet 9 inches tall, and had a dark complexion, blue eyes, and dark hair. [source: 3]
He was drafted. His service was credited to the sixteenth congressional district. He was mustered into service on 21 September 1864. He was enlisted for one year, at Chambersburg, Pennsylvania, by Captain Boil. He was a private in company I. [sources: 1, 3, 4, 20]
He was discharged by general order on 30 or 31 May 1865. He was a private, in company I. [sources: 1, 2 (31 May), 3 (31 May), 4 (30 May), 20]
In 1870, he was living in Southampton Township, Bedford County, Pennsylvania. He was living with his wife Ann, and children Calvin, Alice, Malinda, Martha, and Mary. He was a farmer, and owned $1,500 in real estate and $500 in personal property. [source: 7]
About 1874, he moved to Everett, Bedford County, Pennsylvania, where he lived until his death. He joined the Mount Union Christian Church, and remained a member until his death. [source: 5]
In 1880, he was living in East Providence Township, Bedford County, Pennsylvania. He was living with his wife Ann, and children Calvin, Martha, Mollie, and Sarah. He was a farmer. [source: 8]
On 21 June 1880, he applied successfully for a pension. [sources: 4, 13]
In 1890, he was living in East Providence Township, Bedford County, Pennsylvania (post office: Everett). He had rheumatism and piles, which he had contracted in 1865 while in the army. [source: 11]
In 1900, he was living in East Providence Township, Bedford County, Pennsylvania. He was living with his wife Ann, son Calvin, and four grandchildren. He was not working. [source: 9]
On 11 October 1906, his wife, Ann M Bennett, died. She was buried in the Mount Union Christian Church Cemetery, Mench, Bedford County, Pennsylvania. [sources: 5, 15, 17]
In 1910, he was living in East Providence Township, Bedford County, Pennsylvania. He was living with his son Calvin and three of Calvin's children. He was widowed. [source: 10]
He died on 14 January 1919, at East Providence Township, Bedford County, Pennsylvania. He died of senility. He was a farmer. On 16 January 1919, he was buried in the Mount Union Christian Church Cemetery, Mench, Bedford County, Pennsylvania. [sources: 4 (13 Jan), 5 (13 Jan), 12 (12 Jan), 14 (13 Jan), 17 (13 Jan), 18 (14 Jan 1919), 19]
1 Bates, Samuel Penniman. History of Pennsylvania volunteers, 1861-5. Harrisburg: B. Singerly, state printer, 1869-71. 5 volumes. 'Ninety-first regiment', volume 3, pages 186-233. (In the roster) (Henry Bennett)
2 company I, register of men discharged (Hennett [sic] Bennett)
3 company I, descriptive roll, [between #9 and #10] (Henry Bennett)
4 pension index, by regiment, 91st PA Infantry, company I (Henry Bennett)
5 'Death of Father Bennett'. The Herald of Gospel Liberty, 6 February 1919, page 142 (Father Bennett)
6 1860 US census, Pennsylvania, Bedford County, Southampton Township (post office Elbinsville), microfilm series M653, film 1072, page 568 = 28 handwritten (Henry Bennett)
7 1870 US census, Pennsylvania, Bedford County, Southampton Township (post office: Chaneysville PA), microfilm series M593, film 1304, page 619 = 3 handwritten (Henry Bennett)
8 1880 US census, Pennsylvania, Bedford County, East Providence Township, supervisor's district 8, enumeration district 232, microfilm series T9, film 1098, page 278 = 18 B handwritten (Henry Bennett)
9 1900 US census, Pennsylvania, Bedford County, East Providence Township, supervisor's district 13 [?], enumeration district 11, microfilm series T623, film 1375, page 134 = 7 A handwritten (Henry Bennett)
10 1910 US census, Pennsylvania, Bedford County, East Providence Township, supervisor's district 16, enumeration district 10, microfilm series T624, film 1312, page 60 = 4 handwritten (Henry Bennett)
11 1890 US census, veterans' schedule, Pennsylvania, Bedford County, East Providence Township, supervisor's district 7, enumeration district 84, page 1 (Henry Bennett)
12 Pennsylvania death indices, 1919 ('Bennett,Henry;--2589;Bed.Co;Jan.14.')
13 pension index, by name (Henry Bennett)
14 Find a grave, memorial 98558957, created by Wire, added 9 October 2012, accessed 27 October 2013 [includes a photo of the headstone, which mentions his service in the 91st] (Henry Bennett)
15 Find a grave, memorial 98559109, created by Wire, added 9 October 2012, accessed 27 October 2013 (Ann Mariah Perdew Bennett)
16 1850 US census, Pennsylvania, Bedford County, Southampton Township, microfilm series M432, film 751, page 154 verso = 308 handwritten to 155 recto = 309 handwritten (FamilySearch) (Henry Bennet)
17 'Harvey Wilkins family', a family tree, available on Ancestry.com, owner J Brubaker, accessed 27 September 2013) [other family trees are available on Ancestry] (Henry Bennett)
18 'Duchesne "Duke" CLARK's Genealogy Database', a gedcom, available on RootsWeb WorldConnect, contact Duchesne "Duke" Clark, updated 21 September 2013, accessed 27 September 2013 (Henry Bennett)
19 death certificate, Pennsylvania, Philadelphia County, #2589 (Henry Bennett)
20 index to compiled service records of volunteer Union soldiers who served in organizations from the state of Pennsylvania (Henry Bennett)
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| Family number | 652 | |||||||
| Name | Henry Bennett | Ann M " | Calvin " | Alice " | Jenny [?] " | James " | Clarissa " | Wesley Bennett |
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| Value of personal estate | 300 | 100 | ||||||
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| father's birthplace | Pa | Pa | Pa | Pa | Pa | Pa |
| mother's birthplace | Pa | Pa | Pa | Pa | Pa | Pa |
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| dwelling number | 123 | ||||||
| family number | 124 | ||||||
| name | Bennett Henry | - Ann M. | - Calvin | - Edward G | - Nellie A | - Odessa N | - Ruth A |
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| # of children living | 5 | ||||||
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| father's birthplace | Penna | Penna | Penna | Penna | Penna | Penna | Penna |
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On January 9, we were summoned to the bedside of Father Bennett and, not being able to get there that day, we were more surprised to receive a message the same evening telling us of the death of Ruth Bennett, his granddaughter. We arrived there on Friday and very soon realized that it could not be very long before Father Bennett would follow, but his mind was still active and he asked me about my going to The American Christian Convention and insisted that I go and further said that he hoped our present editor would be reelected. Father Bennett has always been an ardent supporter of the Christian Church and I think a subscriber and reader of THE HERALD for over fifty years. He was strong in faith and lived day by day in a Christian's hope and on Saturday told Brother DuVall he was only waiting his time, which did not come until Monday night, about midnight, when death relieved him of all earthly cares, when he passed without a struggle and with a smile, to be with his Savior and those he loved.
Father Henry Bennett was born near Flintstone, Md., August 20, 1836, and departed this life January 13, 1919, aged 83 years, 4 months, and 23 days.
Mother Bennett, who was Ann M. Perdew, preceded him to the spirit world about thirteen years ago.
Father Bennett served in the Rebellion in Co. I, 91st Pa. Infantry and was present at Lee's surrender.
He was the father of six children, namely: Calvin Bennett, of Everett, R.D. 4; Alice, wife of O. W. Williams, of Everett, Pa.; Martha, deceased wife of Ambert Steckman, of Bedford, Pa.; Mollie, wife of U. G. Wilkins, of Everett, R.D. 6; Sadie A., wife of Ira D. Mellott, of Warfordsburg, R.D. 1, and Malinda, who died at the age of about sixteen years.
Funeral services were held at the Mt. Union Christian church, of which the deceased had been a member ever since he moved to this neighborhood, about forty-five years ago. Funeral sermon by Rev. John Bennett, of Artemas, Pa., assisted by Rev. Lewis A. DuVall.