Bennett, John

BENNETT

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Date: 10/5/2007 at 15:51:04

Maquoketa Record
November 5, 1912

BENNETT

John Bennett was born Jan 15, 1843, at Vita Grand, Ill., and died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. John Stall on Nov. 1, 1912. Mr. Bennett was the oldest son of a family of six, three boys and three girls. He grew to manhood in the little town of Apple River, Ill. Working in the mines until he went to the west in the time of the gold rush, enduring many hardships of the earlier days. He was married to Mrs. Emeline Brandage in the year 1881, who preceded him to that great beyond on March 14, 1912. To this union were born three children Mrs. John Stall, of Preston, Iowa, Mrs. Delbert French of Chicago, Ill., Mrs. Arthur Hartman of Oxford Jct. Iowa. He had been ailing for the past five years but always able to work until the last six months.

Mr. Bennett came to Maquoketa Iowa, twenty-nine years ago and made this his home until his recent bereavement, then went to Preston, Iowa, to live with his daughter. Since then he has been confined to his bed most of the time. Two weeks ago he was taken worse and never recovered. He leaves to mourn his loss besides his three daughters, five step-children, two sisters, Mrs. Angeline Menzimer and Mrs. Geo. Evans of Apple River, Ill., two brothers, S. H. Bennett, of Platteville, Wis., and W. P. Bennett of Montana. The funeral was held at the home of Mary McTier at 10 o’clock Monday, Nov. 4, 1912, Rev. B. B. Keister officiating.