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Mary Myers

Mary Myers



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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Mary MyersMary Myers was born in 1794 in Pennsylvania, USA; died in 1869; was buried in 201 South 30th, Penbrook, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA.

    Family/Spouse: Aaron M. Bennett. Aaron (son of Father Unknown Bennett and Mother Unknown Bennett) was born in 1791 in Carlisle, Cumberland, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 22 Sep 1880 in Middletown, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in 201 South 30th, Penbrook, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 2. Caroline Bennett  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1823 in Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA.
    2. 3. Samuel M Bennett  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 20 Mar 1831 in Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 19 Feb 1902 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in 201 South 30th, Penbrook, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA.
    3. 4. Elizabeth Bennett  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1832 in Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA.
    4. 5. Jacob Bennett  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1834 in Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA.
    5. 6. Julian Bennett  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1835 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA.
    6. 7. Frank H Bennett  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1851 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 3 Jul 1918 in South Fayette, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in Bridgeville, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA.
    7. 8. George E. Bennett  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1839 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA.
    8. 9. Charlotte A Bennett  Descendancy chart to this point was born in Nov 1841 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA.
    9. 10. David Bennett  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1842 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA.
    10. 11. Henry Bennett  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1840 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA.
    11. 12. Anna Bennett  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1846 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA.


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Caroline BennettCaroline Bennett Descendancy chart to this point (1.Mary1) was born in 1823 in Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA.

    Family/Spouse: Husband Unknown Smith. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 3.  Samuel M BennettSamuel M Bennett Descendancy chart to this point (1.Mary1) was born on 20 Mar 1831 in Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 19 Feb 1902 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in 201 South 30th, Penbrook, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA.

    Family/Spouse: Eliza Bennett. Eliza was born about 1835 in Virginia, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  3. 4.  Elizabeth BennettElizabeth Bennett Descendancy chart to this point (1.Mary1) was born in 1832 in Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA.

    Family/Spouse: Husband Unknown Grimes. Husband was born about 1830. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  4. 5.  Jacob BennettJacob Bennett Descendancy chart to this point (1.Mary1) was born in 1834 in Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA.

  5. 6.  Julian BennettJulian Bennett Descendancy chart to this point (1.Mary1) was born in 1835 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA.

    Family/Spouse: William Neal. William was born in 1830 in Tennessee, USA; died on 27 Aug 1894 in Middletown, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in 201 South 30th, Penbrook, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 13. Edward A Neal  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 14 Apr 1878 in Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 22 Sep 1913 in Middletown, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in Middletown, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA.
    2. 14. William H. Neal  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1874 in Pennsylvania, USA; died on 22 Mar 1897 in Middletown, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in 201 South 30th, Penbrook, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA.

  6. 7.  Frank H BennettFrank H Bennett Descendancy chart to this point (1.Mary1) was born in 1851 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 3 Jul 1918 in South Fayette, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in Bridgeville, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA.

    Frank married Anna B. Harris on 2 Jan 1896 in Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA. Anna was born on 4 Jul 1874. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Family/Spouse: Hannah Bennett. Hannah was born about 1855 in Pennsylvania, USA; died before 1896 in Pennsylvania, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 15. James Jackson  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1879 in Pennsylvania, USA.
    2. 16. Florence Jackson  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1877 in New York, USA.

  7. 8.  George E. BennettGeorge E. Bennett Descendancy chart to this point (1.Mary1) was born about 1839 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA.

  8. 9.  Charlotte A BennettCharlotte A Bennett Descendancy chart to this point (1.Mary1) was born in Nov 1841 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA.

    Family/Spouse: Charles L. Porter. Charles was born about 1828 in York, Pennsylvania, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 17. Joseph D. Porter  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 1 May 1856 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 4 May 1927 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in 201 South 30th, Penbrook, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA.
    2. 18. Aaron Porter  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1857 in Pennsylvania, USA.
    3. 19. Mary Ephemia Porter  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 2 Feb 1861 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 16 Nov 1936 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in 201 South 30th, Penbrook, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA.
    4. 20. Charlie Porter  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1862 in Pennsylvania, USA.
    5. 21. David Porter  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1865 in Pennsylvania, USA.
    6. 22. Harry Porter  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1867 in Pennsylvania, USA.
    7. 23. Hattie Porter  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1871 in Pennsylvania, USA.
    8. 24. Carrie Porter  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1879 in Pennsylvania, USA.
    9. 25. Jennie Porter  Descendancy chart to this point was born Apr about 1872 in Pennsylvania, USA.

  9. 10.  David BennettDavid Bennett Descendancy chart to this point (1.Mary1) was born in 1842 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA.

    Family/Spouse: Analine Bennett. Analine was born about 1845 in New York, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  10. 11.  Henry BennettHenry Bennett Descendancy chart to this point (1.Mary1) was born in 1840 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA.

  11. 12.  Anna BennettAnna Bennett Descendancy chart to this point (1.Mary1) was born in 1846 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA.


Generation: 3

  1. 13.  Edward A NealEdward A Neal Descendancy chart to this point (6.Julian2, 1.Mary1) was born on 14 Apr 1878 in Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 22 Sep 1913 in Middletown, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in Middletown, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA.

    Edward married Elizabeth Noon on 26 Mar 1906 in Middletown, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA. Elizabeth was born about 1887. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 14.  William H. NealWilliam H. Neal Descendancy chart to this point (6.Julian2, 1.Mary1) was born in 1874 in Pennsylvania, USA; died on 22 Mar 1897 in Middletown, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in 201 South 30th, Penbrook, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA.

  3. 15.  James JacksonJames Jackson Descendancy chart to this point (7.Frank2, 1.Mary1) was born about 1879 in Pennsylvania, USA.

  4. 16.  Florence JacksonFlorence Jackson Descendancy chart to this point (7.Frank2, 1.Mary1) was born about 1877 in New York, USA.

  5. 17.  Joseph D. PorterJoseph D. Porter Descendancy chart to this point (9.Charlotte2, 1.Mary1) was born on 1 May 1856 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 4 May 1927 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in 201 South 30th, Penbrook, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA.

    Family/Spouse: Hattie Alexander. Hattie was born in Oct 1854 in Mount Holly Springs, Cumberland, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 27 Dec 1934 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in Penbrook, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, United States of America. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  6. 18.  Aaron PorterAaron Porter Descendancy chart to this point (9.Charlotte2, 1.Mary1) was born about 1857 in Pennsylvania, USA.

  7. 19.  Mary Ephemia PorterMary Ephemia Porter Descendancy chart to this point (9.Charlotte2, 1.Mary1) was born on 2 Feb 1861 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 16 Nov 1936 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in 201 South 30th, Penbrook, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA.

    Mary married Turner Cooper, II on 29 Apr 1890 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA. Turner (son of Turner Cooper, I and Elizabeth Johnston) was born on 2 Aug 1853 in Winchester, Frederick, Virginia, USA; died on 17 Feb 1929 in 1610 Elm street, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in 201 South 30th, Penbrook, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 26. Sarah E Cooper  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 20 Mar 1894 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 12 Oct 1942 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in 201 South 30th, Penbrook, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA.
    2. 27. Dr. Charles Logan Cooper  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 17 May 1898 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 20 May 1947 in Greensboro, Guilford, North Carolina, USA.
    3. 28. Jennie R Cooper  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1900 in Pennsylvania, USA.
    4. 29. Ross R Cooper  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1903 in Pennsylvania, USA.
    5. 30. Harry W Cooper  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1901 in Pennsylvania, USA.
    6. 31. Charlotte Lily Cooper  Descendancy chart to this point was born in Mar 1897 in Pennsylvania, USA; died in 1910.
    7. 32. William T. Cooper  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 3 Aug 1892 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 10 Oct 1955 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA.
    8. 33. Porter V Cooper  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 2 Feb 1891 in Pennsylvania, USA; died in Apr 1972 in Trenton, Mercer, New Jersey, USA.
    9. 34. Mary J. Cooper  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1896 in Pennsylvania, USA.

  8. 20.  Charlie PorterCharlie Porter Descendancy chart to this point (9.Charlotte2, 1.Mary1) was born about 1862 in Pennsylvania, USA.

  9. 21.  David PorterDavid Porter Descendancy chart to this point (9.Charlotte2, 1.Mary1) was born about 1865 in Pennsylvania, USA.

  10. 22.  Harry PorterHarry Porter Descendancy chart to this point (9.Charlotte2, 1.Mary1) was born about 1867 in Pennsylvania, USA.

  11. 23.  Hattie PorterHattie Porter Descendancy chart to this point (9.Charlotte2, 1.Mary1) was born about 1871 in Pennsylvania, USA.

  12. 24.  Carrie PorterCarrie Porter Descendancy chart to this point (9.Charlotte2, 1.Mary1) was born about 1879 in Pennsylvania, USA.

  13. 25.  Jennie PorterJennie Porter Descendancy chart to this point (9.Charlotte2, 1.Mary1) was born Apr about 1872 in Pennsylvania, USA.


Generation: 4

  1. 26.  Sarah E CooperSarah E Cooper Descendancy chart to this point (19.Mary3, 9.Charlotte2, 1.Mary1) was born on 20 Mar 1894 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 12 Oct 1942 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in 201 South 30th, Penbrook, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA.

  2. 27.  Dr. Charles Logan CooperDr. Charles Logan Cooper Descendancy chart to this point (19.Mary3, 9.Charlotte2, 1.Mary1) was born on 17 May 1898 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 20 May 1947 in Greensboro, Guilford, North Carolina, USA.

  3. 28.  Jennie R CooperJennie R Cooper Descendancy chart to this point (19.Mary3, 9.Charlotte2, 1.Mary1) was born in 1900 in Pennsylvania, USA.

  4. 29.  Ross R CooperRoss R Cooper Descendancy chart to this point (19.Mary3, 9.Charlotte2, 1.Mary1) was born in 1903 in Pennsylvania, USA.

  5. 30.  Harry W CooperHarry W Cooper Descendancy chart to this point (19.Mary3, 9.Charlotte2, 1.Mary1) was born in 1901 in Pennsylvania, USA.

  6. 31.  Charlotte Lily CooperCharlotte Lily Cooper Descendancy chart to this point (19.Mary3, 9.Charlotte2, 1.Mary1) was born in Mar 1897 in Pennsylvania, USA; died in 1910.

  7. 32.  William T. CooperWilliam T. Cooper Descendancy chart to this point (19.Mary3, 9.Charlotte2, 1.Mary1) was born on 3 Aug 1892 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 10 Oct 1955 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA.

  8. 33.  Porter V CooperPorter V Cooper Descendancy chart to this point (19.Mary3, 9.Charlotte2, 1.Mary1) was born on 2 Feb 1891 in Pennsylvania, USA; died in Apr 1972 in Trenton, Mercer, New Jersey, USA.

  9. 34.  Mary J. CooperMary J. Cooper Descendancy chart to this point (19.Mary3, 9.Charlotte2, 1.Mary1) was born in 1896 in Pennsylvania, USA.



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