James Luther Bennett1

M, b. 24 April 1899, d. 12 March 1960

FatherAlexander Bennett b. 12 May 1879, d. 23 Oct 1971
MotherMelissa Hattie Johnson b. 27 Jan 1880, d. 21 Dec 1966
James Luther Bennett|b. 24 Apr 1899\nd. 12 Mar 1960|p351.htm|Alexander Bennett|b. 12 May 1879\nd. 23 Oct 1971|p348.htm|Melissa Hattie Johnson|b. 27 Jan 1880\nd. 21 Dec 1966|p321.htm|Robert Bennett|||Annie (?)|||Lewis B. Johnson|b. 27 Jun 1857\nd. 29 Apr 1912|p319.htm|Sarah "Sally" Ann Gill|b. 10 Sep 1861\nd. 22 Jun 1944|p320.htm|

Birth*24 Apr 1899 James was born at Glade, Raleigh Co, WV, on 24 Apr 1899.2,3,4 
 He was the son of Alexander Bennett and Melissa Hattie Johnson
(Witness) Census18 Jun 1900 James Luther Bennett appeared on the census of 18 Jun 1900 in the household of Alexander Bennett and Melissa Hattie Johnson at Richmond Dist, Raleigh Co, WV.1 
(Witness) Census22 Apr 1910 James Luther Bennett appeared on the census of 22 Apr 1910 in the household of Alexander Bennett and Melissa Hattie Johnson at Richmond Dist, Raleigh Co, WV.5 
(Witness) Census16 Jan 1920 James Luther Bennett appeared on the census of 16 Jan 1920 in the household of Alexander Bennett and Melissa Hattie Johnson at Plumley Pct, Raleigh Co, WV.5 
(Witness) Census22 Apr 1930 James Luther Bennett appeared on the census of 22 Apr 1930 in the household of Dewey Everett Bennett and Grace Elliott at Town Dist, Raleigh Co, WV.5 
Marriage*12 Nov 1930 He married Jewel Eloise Ballengee at Summers Co, WV, on 12 Nov 1930. James L. Bennett, age 31, single, b. Raleigh Co, res. Maynor; Jewel E. Ballengee, age 18, single, b. Summers, res. Clayton; md by M.M. Ballengee.4 
(informant) Death13 Aug 1936 James was informant for the death of Earl Bennett at Alderson, Monroe Co, WV, on 13 Aug 1936.6 
(informant) Death11 Jan 1956 James was informant for the death of Jewel Eloise Ballengee at Hinton Hospital, Hinton, Summers Co, WV, on 11 Jan 1956.6,7,3 
Death*12 Mar 1960 James died on 12 Mar 1960 at Alderson, Monroe Co, WV, at age 60.2,3 
Burial*15 Mar 1960 He was buried on 15 Mar 1960 at Adkins Cem, Alderson, Monroe Co, WV.2,3 

Family

Jewel Eloise Ballengee b. 8 Dec 1912, d. 11 Jan 1956
Marriage*12 Nov 1930 He married Jewel Eloise Ballengee at Summers Co, WV, on 12 Nov 1930. James L. Bennett, age 31, single, b. Raleigh Co, res. Maynor; Jewel E. Ballengee, age 18, single, b. Summers, res. Clayton; md by M.M. Ballengee.4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S205] U.S. Census, Population Schedule, 1900 census (month, year, state).
  2. [S237] Obituary, James Luther Bennett, Beckley (WV) Post-Herald, Monday, 14 March 1960.
  3. [S2673] online cemetery transcription, Adkins/Edds Cemetery, Monroe Co, WV, online at http://files.usgwarchives.net/wv/monroe/cemetery/…, accessed Feb 2010.
  4. [S2712] , Summers Co, WV.
  5. [S205] U.S. Census, Population Schedule.
  6. [S2683] WV Death Certificate.
  7. [S237] Obituary, Jewel E. Bennett, Beckley (WV) Post-Herald, Thursday, 12 Jan 1956.
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