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Eliza A. Bennett

Female 1845 - 1896  (50 years)


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  1. 1.  Eliza A. Bennett was born 4 Oct 1845, Ohio (daughter of Charles Bennett and Caroline Thurston); died 5 Sep 1896, Mundy Township, Genesee County, MI; was buried , Oakwood Cemetery, Fenton, MI.

    Notes:

    Eliza was half Sioux Indian. According to descendant Patti Brewer, it is said that Eliza's father traded a team of oxen for her mother.

    In the 1850 Federal Census, Eliza A. Bennett is age 7, living with her family at Augusta, Washtenaw Co., MI. In 1860 she is age 17, living with her family at Fenton, Genesee Co., MI.

    Eliza married at age 19+, to Abner, who was not quite 43.

    According to some genealogies, her name was Sarah Elizabeth. However, she is Eliza A. in the 1850 census, and Eliza in 1860 & 1870.

    Eliza married Abner Remington 18 Feb 1863, Flint, Genessee County, MI. Abner (son of Thomas REMINGTON and Alice "Elce" GRINNELL) was born 13 Mar 1820, Tiverton, Newport Co., RI; died 6 Mar 1900, Fenton, Genesee County, MI; was buried , Oakwood Cemetery, Fenton, MI. [Group Sheet]

    Notes:

    When they were married, Abner was not quite 43 years of age and Eliza was not yet 20.

    Children:
    1. Minnie Almina Remington was born 19 Nov 1863, Fenton, Genesee County, MI; died 30 Aug 1922, Holly, Oakland County, MI; was buried 1 Sep 1922, Gibsonville Cemetery, Whigville, Genesee County, MI.
    2. Alice Grinnell (1) Remington was born 9 Mar 1868, Fenton, Genesee County, MI; died 24 May 1871, Fenton, Genesee County, MI; was buried , Oakwood Cemetery, Fenton, MI.
    3. Alice Grinnell (2) Remington was born 9 Dec 1871, Fenton, Genesee County, MI; died 17 Oct 1938, Flint, Genesee County, MI; was buried , Evergreen Cemetery, Grand Blanc, MI.

Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Charles Bennett was born 12 Oct 1808, Cambridge, MA; died Aft 1 Jun 1880.

    Notes:

    In the 1850 Federal Census, the Bennett family is living at Augusta, Washtenaw Co., MI.

    In 1860 they appear in the census as Charles & Caroline Bent. They are living at Fenton, Genesee Co., MI. Four children are in the household; perhaps their children Caroline & Paul have died, because they are not there. According to this census data, Charles Sr. is a farmer, born in VT; but the 1850 census says he was born in MA.

    In 1870 they are Chas & Caroline Bennet, still at Fenton, MI. Their two youngest sons are with them, and they are next door to son Charles, Jr., and his wife. According to the census data, Charles, Sr., is a sailor born in MA.

    In 1880 they are at Lasalle, Monroe Co., MI. Also with them are a daughter-in-law and grandson.

    Charles married Caroline Thurston Abt 1832. Caroline was born 14 Nov 1813, Oswego County, NY; died Aft 1 Jun 1880. [Group Sheet]


  2. 3.  Caroline Thurston was born 14 Nov 1813, Oswego County, NY; died Aft 1 Jun 1880.
    Children:
    1. Keziah Bennett was born Abt 1833, OH.
    2. Emily Bennett was born Abt 1836, OH.
    3. Charles Bennett, Jr. was born 23 Sep 1841, Lake Erie, OH; died 9 Jan 1908, Fenton, Genesee County, MI.
    4. Caroline Bennett was born Abt 1845, OH.
    5. 1. Eliza A. Bennett was born 4 Oct 1845, Ohio; died 5 Sep 1896, Mundy Township, Genesee County, MI; was buried , Oakwood Cemetery, Fenton, MI.
    6. Paul Bennett was born Abt 1847, MI.
    7. John Bennett was born Abt 1853, MI.
    8. Frank Bennett was born Abt 1856, MI.