Joseph Gilbert BENNETT
BIRTH:1860 fed. cen. Mineral Pt.,Iowa,Wisc. fhl# 805,412 family 869 pg 819; MARR:fhl# 1,266,677 ,Iowa,Wisc. Marr. Vol 2 pg 100; DEATH:Headstone from index from the Mineral Point Library; BURIAL:Graceland Cem. sec. C2 b. 10-10-1852 d. 12-30-1926; Marr. Cert. Vol 2 pg 100 Mineral Point,Iowa,Wisc. Date reg. Feb 2nd 1880 Both white Groom: Joseph Gilbert Bennett F. James Bennett M. Betsy Bride Mary Ellen Beckerley F. John Beckerley M. Mary Ann Occupation husband Farmer residence Mineral Point, Iowa, Wisc. Marr. Contracted Jany 29, 1880 Ceremony - Religious Pronouncing marr. W. Jacka Jr. Res. Mineral Point Witnesses: Wm Harris and Jennie Treweek Jany 29, 1880 Sources: 1880 federal census index. They might not have been married when census taken; 1900 fed census fhl# 1,241,791 ed 67 pg 9 line 76 Mineral Pt.,Iowa,Wisc. family 181 Bennett, Joseph G. head white male b. Oct 1852 age a47 md 20 y b. Wisc f. b. England m. b. Engl Farmer owned farm free Bennett, Mary E. wife white female b. Aug 1853 age 46 md 20 y mother of 4 with 4 lvg. b. Mich f. b. Engl. m. b. Engl Bennett, William H. sone white male b. Nov 1880 age 19 b. wisc f. B. Wisc m. b. Mich farm laborer Bennett Erwin H. son white male b. Feb 1883 age 17 b. Wisc f. b. Wisc m. b. Mich farm laborer Bennett, Sarah daug white female b. June 1890 age 9 b. Wisc f. b. Wisc m. b. Mich school Bennett, Sarah R. Daug white female b. Aug 1894 age 5 b. Wisc f. B. Wisc m. b. Mich at school Need 1910 federal census Need 1920 fed census Mineral Pt.,Wisc.
BIRTH:1900 fed census fhl# 1,241,791 ed 67 pg 9 line 76 Mineral Pt.,Wisc.; MARR:Vol 2 pg 387 Mineral Point,Iowa,Wisc; DEATH:Headstone Graceland Cem. Sec C2;Obit; BURIAL:Headstone Index from the Mineral Point Library;Obit; Conflict on year of birth-1900 fed census said 1853 and headstone 1854. Could be a typo on the cemetery listing. Need to get a copy of the obit. Sources: MARRIAGE Joseph Gilbert Bennett/Mary Ellen Beckerley 29 Jan 1880 Vol 2 p.387 Occ. farmer res. Mineral Point,Iowa,Wisc. f. James Bennett m. Betsy Mary Ellen f. John Beckerley m. Mary Ann Need 1880, 1900, 1910 & 1920 federal census Obit Mineral Point Tribune Mineral Point, Wisconsin September 7, 1922 A Dear Mother at Rest Quietly and calmly, Mrs Joseph G. Bennett passed suddenly from this life on Friday morning, September 1st at her home at 336 Dodge Street. The deceased wasa born in Eagle Harbor, Mich. Aug 16, 1854, her maiden name being Mary Ellen Beckerleg ?. In her girlhood she came with her parents and family to Wisconsin, and has resided continously in the vicinity and in the city of Mineral Point since then. On Januaty 29,1880 she was wedded to Joseph G. Bennett, and to their union were born four children who survive her: Wm H. of Denver, Colo, Irvin H., who resides on the home farm in Diamond Grove, Mrs Clarence Julian, and Susan, who reside in this city. Her labors were many and ardous, but her love was always true and strong: often it seemed too strong for her frail body. Her passing, while it saddened the community, strengthens the faith of those who knew her, for she lived noble, and such lives are not lived in vain. Mrs Bennett was always a christian and church member. She united with the Primitive Methodist Church in girlhood and for many years was a hard worker in the church at Plum Grove. After moving to Mineral Point she joined the Methodist Church April 7, 1912 during the pastorate of A.B. Bourquard. No church ever had a more consistent member. Her life was devoted to others and by her many acts of charity and love she drew all who knew her to become her unfaltering friends. The funeral services were held at the home Sunday afternoon, conducted by J.E. Cooke. Garnet Wearing, Dorcas Jacks and Madge Opie furnished the music. A very large company of friends assembled to show their respect and love. Those from out of town who attended the funeral were: Richard Beckerleg of Edgely, North Dakota, W.H. Bennett of Denver, Colo., Arnold Williams, Clarence Woodbury and wives, Mrs J. Williams, Miss Winnie Phillips, Thomas Phillips of Dodgeville, W.J. Rule and family of Edmond and Mrs Gilbert Gorgen of Fennimore.
BIRTH:fhl# 1,241,791 1900 fed cens Mineral Point,Iowa,Wisc. ed 67 pg 9; MARR:None; DEATH:Headstone;Obit; BURIAL:Headstone JKL Row D21;Obit; Obituary - W. H. Bennett was born in the town of Mineral Point, November 12, 1880. He was the first child of Jospeh g. and Mary Ellen Bennett. His early life was spent on the farm from where he attended school About 1905 he left Mineral Point to attend Brown's Business College in Bloomington, Illinois. He was employed in a number of cities but his retirement was from Binks Manufacturing Co. in Chicago, Illinois. He then made his home near Orland, Florida. He made many friends and enjoyed dong things he loved best. Gardening, reading and growing beautiful flowers. He arrived in Mineral Point February 22, 1957 with his niece and her husband returning from their vacation He remained here due to ill health. His death occured February 25, 1958. Survivors are, Irwin H. Bennett, Mrs Susan Arthur, William Julian, James Arthur, of Mineral Point. Interment was in the Graceland Cemetery. Mineral Point Tribune January 2, 1919 William H. Bennett returned to Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Thursday, after a visit with his mother, Mrs Joseph G. Bennett.
BIRTH:1900 fed cens fhl# 1,241,791 ed 67 pg 9 Mineral Pt,Iowa,Wisc.; MARR: DEATH:Headstone;Copy of obit Democrat-Tribune Mineral Piint, Wisconsin June 3, 1971 pg 3; BURIAL:Headstone; Need 1920 fed census Took spelling of first name from the headstone instead of the 1900 fed. census. Copy of obit Funeral services for Irwin Bennett, 88, Mineral Piint, will be held at 2 pm this Thursday afternoon at the Gorgen funeral home. Mr. Bennett died Monday night in a Dodgeville hospital. A lifelong resident of Mineral Point, he had been retired the past 25 years. He was married to the former Stella Rule, who died in 1968. Surviving are a sister, Mrs Susan Arthur, one niece and one nephew. Note there are no children mentioned in this obit or his wifes.
BIRTH:1900 fed cens fhl# 1,241,791 ed 67 pg 9 Mineral Pt.,Iowa,Wisc; MARR: Search for a marriage for a Sarah bennett to William Julian
BIRTH:1900 fed cens fhl# 1,241,791 ed 67 pg 9 Mineral Pt.,Iowa,Wisc; MARR: Search for a marriage to James Arthur in Mineral Point
He married Mary Ellen Beckerley 29 Jan 1880 at Mineral Point, Iowa, Wisconsin . Mary Ellen Beckerley was born at Eagle Harbor, Michigan 16 Aug 1853 .
They were the parents of 4
children:
William H. Bennett
born Nov 1880.
Irwin H. Bennett
born Feb 1883.
Sarah Bennett
born Jun 1891.
Susan R. Bennett
born Aug 1894.
Joseph Gilbert Bennett died 30 Dec 1926 .
Mary Ellen Beckerley died 1 Sep 1922 at Mineral Point, Iowa, Wisconsin .