Alexander Bennett1

M, b. 12 May 1879, d. 23 October 1971

FatherRobert Bennett2
MotherAnnie (?)2
Alexander Bennett|b. 12 May 1879\nd. 23 Oct 1971|p348.htm|Robert Bennett|||Annie (?)|||||||||||||||

Birth*12 May 1879 Alexander was born at Meadow Creek, Summers Co, WV, on 12 May 1879.2,3,4,5 
 He was the son of Robert Bennett and Annie (?).2 
Marriage*24 Jun 1898 He married Melissa Hattie Johnson at Summers Co, WV, on 24 Jun 1898. 
Employment*Jun 1900 Occupation: farmer in Jun 1900 at Richmond Dist, Raleigh Co, WV.5 
Census*18 Jun 1900 A census listed Alexander as head of household at Richmond Dist, Raleigh Co, WV, on 18 Jun 1900.5 
EmploymentApr 1910 Occupation: farmer in Apr 1910 at Richmond Dist, Raleigh Co, WV.1 
Census22 Apr 1910 A census listed Alexander as head of household at Richmond Dist, Raleigh Co, WV, on 22 Apr 1910.1 
EmploymentSep 1918 Occupation: farmer in Sep 1918 at Raleigh Co, WV.3 
Mlt-Registration*12 Sep 1918 He registered for the draft on 12 Sep 1918 at Raleigh Co, WV.3 
Residence*12 Sep 1918 He resided at Raleigh Co, WV, on 12 Sep 1918.3 
EmploymentJan 1920 Occupation: farmer in Jan 1920 at Plumley Pct, Raleigh Co, WV.1 
Census16 Jan 1920 A census listed Alexander as head of household at Plumley Pct, Raleigh Co, WV, on 16 Jan 1920.1 
EmploymentApr 1930 Occupation: farmer in Apr 1930 at New River, Richmond Dist, Raleigh Co, WV.1 
Census24 Apr 1930 He was listed as a resident in the census report at New River, Richmond Dist, Raleigh Co, WV, on 24 Apr 1930.1 
Mlt-Registration27 Apr 1942 He registered for the draft on 27 Apr 1942 at Alderson, Monroe Co, WV.4 
Residence27 Apr 1942 He resided at Alderson, Monroe Co, WV, on 27 Apr 1942.4 
Residence*21 Dec 1966 He resided at Sand Branch, Raleigh Co, WV, on 21 Dec 1966.6 
ResidenceOct 1971 He resided at Mt Hope, Raleigh Co, WV, in Oct 1971.2 
Death*23 Oct 1971 Alexander died on 23 Oct 1971 at Beckley Hospital, Beckley, Raleigh Co, WV, at age 92.2 
Burial*25 Oct 1971 His body was interred on 25 Oct 1971 at Prosperity, Raleigh Co, WV, at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens.2 

Family

Melissa Hattie Johnson b. 27 Jan 1880, d. 21 Dec 1966
Marriage*24 Jun 1898 He married Melissa Hattie Johnson at Summers Co, WV, on 24 Jun 1898. 
Children

Citations

  1. [S205] U.S. Census, Population Schedule.
  2. [S237] Obituary, Alexander Bennett, Beckley (WV) Post-Herald & Register, Sunday, 24 Oct 1971.
  3. [S2684] WWI Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918.
  4. [S2696] WWII Draft Registration Cards, 1942.
  5. [S205] U.S. Census, Population Schedule, 1900 census (month, year, state).
  6. [S237] Obituary, Hattie Bennett, Beckley (WV) Raleigh Register, Thursday, 22 Dec 1966.
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