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     Mary Ella Bennett was born circa 1859; age 1 at 1860 census, Montgomery Co MD. Age stated as 19 at 1880 census. She married John Matthews. Mary Ella Bennett died circa 19 July 1933. She was buried on 22 July 1933 Cedar Hill Cemetery, Suitland, Prince George's Co, MD; Shown in 9-29-1 in plat book, Cedar Hill Cemetery, next to Basil Wallich and her sister, Martha Jane.

     Myrtle Chlonia Bennett was born on 20 April 1887. She married John Grover Cleveland Thompson in November 1905. Myrtle Chlonia Bennett died on 1 July 1957 at age 70.

     Reginald H. Bennett was a farmer and later a produce salesman living in Prince George's Co Maryland.

He was born circa 1883; age stated as 37 at 1920 US Census. He married Virginia [Oriani]. Reginald H. Bennett died on 3 November 1973 Hyattsville, Prince George's Co, MD. He was buried Fort Lincoln Cemetery, Brentwood, Prince George's Co, MD; 3401 Bladensburg Road.

     Richard Allen Bennett was a carpenter in the Gaithersburg area of Montgomery County MD.

He was often called Bud. He was born on 2 February 1864 Washington, DC. He married Sophie A. Davis, daughter of Charles E. Davis and Catherine Elizabeth Trail, circa 1903; age at marriage stated as 39 in 1930 census. Richard Allen Bennett died on 28 August 1946 at age 82. He was buried after 28 August 1946 Presbyterian Church, Neelsville, Montgomery Co, MD.

     Richard Henry Bennett was a miller as a young man, later a farmer near Germantown, Montgomery Co MD.

He was born on 8 March 1829. He married Savilla Miller, daughter of Jacob Miller and Ann Harrison, on 20 April 1850 Montgomery Co, MD. Richard Henry Bennett survived Savilla Miller on 19 March 1877 Germantown, Montgomery Co, MD. Richard Henry Bennett married Martha Ann Trail, daughter of Hezekiah Trail and Sarah Ann Baker, on 4 March 1881. Richard Henry Bennett died on 14 May 1902 Montgomery Co, MD, at age 73. He was buried Presbyterian Church, Neelsville, Montgomery Co, MD.

     Richard Hiram Bennett was a construction carpenter, living next to his parents home on Laurence Avenue near Kensington in 1930.

He was born on 15 September 1889. He married Chloe Jeanette Thompson, daughter of Josiah Thompson and Florance L. (?), on 14 December 1911; no issue.
Richard Hiram Bennett died on 16 September 1983 at age 94.

     Robert Edward Bennett was born. He died in 1986 Aquasco, Prince George's Co, MD.

     Roger David Bennett was a railway conductor.

He was also known as Roger Davis Bennett. He was born on 4 November 1891 TN. He married Beulah Mae Jordan on 3 November 1920. Roger David Bennett died on 23 December 1922 at age 31.

     Rosa G. Bennett was often called Rose. She was born circa 1864; Age stated as 16 at 1880 census, Montgomery Co MD. She married William Arthur Hughes on 31 August 1883 Montgomery Co, MD.

     Russell W. Bennett was born circa 1925; age stated as 5 yrs at 1930 census. He married Mary Louise Norris. They had 7 children: Christine, Diana, Brenda, Deborah, Richard, Michael. Russell W. Bennett died on 15 April 1968 Edgewater, Anne Arundel Co, MD. He was buried on 18 April 1968 Parklawn Cemetery, Rockville, Montgomery Co, MD.

     Sadie Maud Bennett was born on 3 August 1884. She married Walter Rathburn Biggs on 28 December 1904. Sadie Maud Bennett died on 1 December 1922 at age 38.

     Sarah Frances Bennett was often called Fannie. She was born on 7 January 1853. She married Washington M. Miller, son of William Miller and Rebecca Watkins, on 7 April 1874 Montgomery Co, MD. Sarah Frances Bennett died on 17 July 1928 at age 75. She was buried after 17 July 1928 Presbyterian Church, Neelsville, Montgomery Co, MD.

     Virginia S. Bennett was often called Jennie. She was born circa 1866. She married Richard Allnutt.

     William H. Bennett was born on 27 October 1851. He married Margaret A. Davis on 20 December 1881. William H. Bennett died on 1 December 1906 at age 55. He was buried Methodist Cemetery, Goshen, Montgomery Co, MD.

     William Harry Bennett was born circa 1913 Washington DC. He died in 1999.

     Wootie Carman Bennett was born on 3 October 1884. She died; never married. She was buried Forest Oak Cem, Montgomery Co, MD; on Frederick Road (Rte. 355).

     Catherine Benson was born circa 1821 Montgomery Co, MD. She married Henry Pierce Dwyer on 10 September 1845 Montgomery Co, MD. They had at least 8 children: Mary, Lucy, Henry, Martha E, Edward M, Clara E, George E, Frank R.. Catherine Benson died circa 1905 Montgomery Co, MD.

     Dorothy Benson married Peter R. Paffen. Dorothy Benson was born on 23 October 1924 Chicago, Cook, IL. She died on 20 June 1996 Albuquerque, Bernalillo Co, NM, at age 71.

     Elizabeth Benson married Benjamin Chew, son of Col. Samuel Chew and Anne Ayres, on 8 December 1692 Anne Arundel Co, MD.

     James Seletha Benson was born on 22 August 1844. He married Mary Jane Allnutt, daughter of John Allnutt and Elizabeth Ann Miller, on 20 December 1866. They had 11 children: Charles E, Catherine E, Ernest T, Annie, Olive, Mary V, Susie, Carrie, Nellie, Grace, Lucie.. James Seletha Benson died on 23 December 1924 at age 80. He was buried Laytonsville Cemetery, Laytonsville, Montgomery Co, MD.

     John Benson married Elizabeth Smith, daughter of Thomas Smith. John Benson died in 1676; Will dated 20 Dec 1676 probated 20 Jan 1676/7.

     John Edward Benson was born on 8 March 1847 Montgomery Co, MD. He married Rebecca Allice Dowden, daughter of Soloman Dowden and Jane Elisabeth Harris, on 17 December 1872 MD. They had 7 children: John Edgar, Lilly E, William S, Emma J, Orion R, Nellie M, H Estelle. John Edward Benson died on 20 April 1930 Goshen, Montgomery Co, MD, at age 83. He was buried Neelsville Presbyterian Cemetery, Neelsville, Montgomery Co, MD.

     Ninian Benson was born circa 1790. He married Anne Crockett on 20 March 1809 Montgomery Co, MD. Ninian Benson died on 5 March 1830.

     Roberta Jane Benson was often called Bertie. She was born on 9 May 1861. She married William Theodore Dowden, son of Zachariah Dowden III and Rebecca Miller, on 1 December 1886 Montgomery Co, MD. Roberta Jane Benson survived William Theodore Dowden on 28 February 1924 Baltimore, MD; killed by runaway train. Roberta Jane Benson died on 14 August 1935 at age 74. She was buried Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Neelsville, Montgomery Co, WI.

     Sarah Jane Benson was born on 2 March 1849. She married Benjamin Franklin Watkins, son of Alpha (Alfred) Watkins and Harriet Ann Lewis, on 11 November 1868 Mongomery Co, MD. They had 9 children: Wesley W, William Clarence, Lillian May, Bradley G, Walter Howard, Harvey C, Virgie Lee (qv), Clara Blanche, Bessie Myrtle.. Sarah Jane Benson died on 7 January 1931 at age 81. She was buried Forest Oak Cemetery, Gaithersburg, Mongomery Co, MD.

     William H. Benson was born on 15 December 1812 Montgomery Co, MD. They had 8 children: Harriett A, James W, John E (qv), Mary E, William H, Emma V, Richard J, Roberta J (qv).. He married Jane Trail, daughter of Edward Northcraft Trail and Harriet Fish (?), on 5 February 1842 Montgomery Co, MD. William H. Benson died on 5 May 1903 Goshen, Montgomery Co, MD, at age 90. He was buried Neelsville Presbyterian Cemetery, Neelsville, Montgomery Co, MD.

     William H. Benson was born on 15 December 1812 Montgomery Co, MD. He married Catherine Crawford circa 1842. William H. Benson died on 28 March 1864 Montgomery Co, MD, at age 51. He was buried Laytonsville, Montgomery Co, MD.

     William P. Benson was born circa 1778 MD. He married Sarah Dowden, daughter of Zachariah Dowden and Sarah Pennyfield ?, on 9 November 1803 Montgomery Co, MD. They had 7 or more children: Julia Ann, Elizabeth, William H (qv), Johnson, John T, James R, Mary E. William P. Benson died circa 1850 MD.

     William Thomas Benson was born circa 1757 MD. He married Mary McBernard. They had perhaps 3 children: Sarah, William P (qv), Ninian (qv). William Thomas Benson died in October 1790 Montgomery Co, MD.

     Mahala Benton married James Dowden, son of Zachariah Dowden and Sarah Pennyfield ?, on 25 December 1809 Montgomery Co, MD.