Samuel M Bennett

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• Name	Samuel M Bennett  [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6]
  Born	20 Mar 1831 Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA [1, 3, 4, 6, 7]
  Gender	Male
  Race	Mulatto [1]
  Name	Saml. Bennett [7]
  Name	Samuel Bennet [4]
  Residence	​ Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA [2]
  Residence	1850 North Ward, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA [1]  –  20 Age: 20; Waiter Occupation: Waiter; Industry: Industry Not Reported
  Residence	1860 Ward 4, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA [3]  –  Residence Post Office: Harrisburg
  Residence	1 Jul 1863 Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA [4]  –  Marital Status: Married
  Residence	1880 Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA [7]  –  Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head: Self
  Residence	1888 Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA [5]
  Died	19 Feb 1902 Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA [6, 8, 9, 10]
  Buried	​ 201 South 30th, Penbrook, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA [6, 8]
  	Lincoln Cemetery
  Notes	Samuel Bennett, one of the oldest native-born colored residents of this city, passed away on Wednesday night at 10:30 PM after a lingering illness that lasted for many months. Mr. Bennett was born in this city on March 20, 1831. He grew up in the city and took an active part in the early stages of the abolition movement. For many years, he served as the head waiter of the Lochiel Hotel, where he came into contact with many prominent politicians of the old school. About twelve years ago, his wife passed away, and sometime later, Mr. Bennett secured a position in Pittsburgh and moved to that city. Due to failing health, he eventually returned to Harrisburg. He was a devoted member of the Wesley Union A. M. E. Zion Church on South Street for many years. He served as the leader of the choir for forty years and was also the president of the trustee board of the church. Mr. Bennett was highly regarded among the colored Masons and held the esteemed position of Grand Master of the F. and A. M. of Pennsylvania. He was one of the oldest members of Chosen Friends Lodge, F. and A. M., No. 43. Additionally, he was a member of the G. U. O. of O. F. and belonged to the patriarchy, the highest branch of this order. He is survived by four sisters and two brothers: Mrs. Caroline Smith of Chicago, Mrs. Elizabeth Grimes of Scranton, Mrs. Julia Nail of Middletown, and Mrs. Charlotte Porter of this city; Frank of Pittsburgh and George of New York City. Mr. Bennett was well-known among the older citizens for his progressive and upright character. His funeral will take place on Sunday at 1 o'clock PM at the Wesley Union A. M. E. Zion Church on South Street. The Reverend K. H. Hill, D. D., will preside over the services. The secret orders to which he belonged will be in attendance in large numbers and will observe the ceremonies specific to their organizations.
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  Father	Aaron M. Bennett (Age 89 years) b. 1791, Carlisle, Cumberland, Pennsylvania, USA d. 22 Sep 1880, Middletown, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA (Age 89 years)
  Relationship	natural
  Mother	Mary Myers (Age 75 years) b. 1794, Pennsylvania, USA d. 1869 (Age 75 years)
  Relationship	natural
  Family ID	F3639 Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family	Eliza Bennett b. Abt 1835, Virginia, USA
  Last Modified	1 Nov 2024
  Family ID	F3646 Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

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  [S8] 1850 United States Federal Census, Ancestry.com, (Name: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc.; Location: Provo, UT, USA; Date: 2009;), Year: 1850; Census Place: Harrisburg North Ward, Dauphin, Pennsylvania; Roll: 774; Page: 71b. Record for Samuel Bennett https://search.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/sse.dll?db=8054&h=306912&indiv=try [S2626] U.S., African American Newspapers, 1829-1947, Ancestry.com, (Name: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc.; Location: Provo, UT, USA; Date: 2013;). [S66] 1860 United States Federal Census, Ancestry.com, (Name: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc.; Location: Provo, UT, USA; Date: 2009;), Year: 1860; Census Place: Harrisburg Ward 4, Dauphin, Pennsylvania; Roll: M653_1104; Page: 1103; Family History Library Film: 805104. [S84] U.S., Civil War Draft Registrations Records, 1863-1865, Ancestry.com, (Name: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc.; Location: Provo, UT, USA; Date: 2010;), National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Washington, D.C.; Consolidated Lists of Civil War Draft Registration Records (Provost Marshal General's Bureau; Consolidated Enrollment Lists, 1863-1865); Record Group: 110, Records of the Provost Marsha. [S45] U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995, Ancestry.com, (Name: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc.; Location: Provo, UT, USA; Date: 2011;). [S3] U.S., Find a Grave Index, 1600s-Current, Ancestry.com, (Name: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc.; Location: Provo, UT, USA; Date: 2012;). [S47] 1880 United States Federal Census, Ancestry.com and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, (Name: Ancestry.com Operations Inc; Location: Lehi, UT, USA; Date: 2010;), Year: 1880; Census Place: Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania; Roll: 1123; Page: 357B; Enumeration District: 094. [S4] Findagrave, (Location: Penbrook, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, USA; Date: 1885;), Samuel Bennett Feb 1902. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/239477510/samuel-bennett [S5045] Newspapers.com - Harrisburg Daily Independent - 1902-02-21 - Obituary for Samuel Bennett, (Name: Harrisburg Daily Independent; Location: Harrisburg, Pennsylvania; Date: 1902-02-21;), Obituary for Samuel Bennett 1902-02-21. https://www.newspapers.com/article/harrisburg-daily-independent-obituary-fo/135929918/?xid=637 [S5046] Newspapers.com - Harrisburg Telegraph - 20 Feb 1902 - Page 3, (Name: Harrisburg Telegraph; Location: Harrisburg, Pennsylvania; Date: 20 Feb 1902;), Arrangements for Funeral of Samuel M. Bennett 20 Feb 1902. https://www.newspapers.com/clip/135930836/arrangements-for-funeral-of-samuel-m/?xid=637