Bennett, L. M.

BENNETT, BANNAN

Posted By: Gary Norris (email)
Date: 12/10/2012 at 12:40:59

The History of Poweshiek County, Iowa
Des Moines: Union Hist. Co., 1880.

BENNETT, L.M. - Bear Creek Twp - pg 823. Butcher and stock-dealer, Brooklyn. Born in Muskingum county, Ohio, November 19, 1836; was there raised to manhood and educated. Came to Poweshiek county in 1864, and engaged in agricultural pursuits. Has been in the stock trade and butchering for the past twelve years. He was married, November 12, 1863, to Miss O - Bannan, of Licking county, Ohio, daughter of the Hon. W.P. O - Bannan, of that county. By this union they have two daughters: Ella and Clara H. He enlisted, October 14, 1861, in company A, Seventy-sixth Ohio, participating in a few of the fierce battles of the war, such as Fort Donelson, Shiloh and others. Was honorably discharged September 17, 1862, on account of sickness contracted while discharging his duty. Mr. Bennett is a Master Mason, and a member of the Brooklyn Veteran Union. Himself and family are members of the M.E. Church.