Charles Bennett

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]

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. 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.