Bennett, Perry 1884-1930

BENNETT

Posted By: Linda Ziemann, volunteer (email)
Date: 2/23/2008 at 20:11:39

PERRY BENNETT SERVED COUNTRY

PASSED HIS YOUTH WORKING ON A FARM IN HUNGERFORD TOWNSHIP

Mr. and Mrs. Charles Bennett, pioneer residents in the vicinity of James, in
Hungerford township, have received word of the death of their son, Perry
Bennett, of Bawtelle, West Los Angeles, California.

His death took place Friday, September 5, at the National Home for disabled
soldiers. Perry Bennett enlisted at Sioux City, March 18, 1917, and was one
of the first volunteers in this section of the country following the
outbreak of the World War.

Perry Bennett was born on a farm east of James April 22, 1884, and received
his education in the public schools of Plymouth county.

Besides his wife he is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Bennett,
of James; three brothers, Frank Bennett, of Los Angeles; Clarence Bennett,
of Hinton; Vern Bennett, of James; four sisters, Mrs. Ella Woolworth, of Los
Angeles, Calif., Mrs. Elizabeth _____, of Parkston, S.D..[the rest is not
readable.]

~Source: LeMars Semi-Weekly Sentinel, Sept. 16, 1930