Don Riley Bennett
Sex: M
Individual Information
Birth Date: 2 Nov 1892 - Westfield, Clark, Illinois, United States
Christening:
Death: 3 Feb 1951 - Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, United States ( at age 58)
Burial: in Maple Hill Cemetery, Westfield, Clark, Illinois, United States
Cause of Death:
Find A Grave ID: 23938393
Spouses and Children
1. *Ethel Alenza GobleFind A Grave ID: 1452420315
Marriage: 15 Apr 1917
Marriage Notes
Per The Champaign Daily Gazette Champagne, Illinois April 14, 1917
TO ATTEND WEDDING --
Misses Ada Goble, Cevilla and Stella Carothers expect to go to Westfield tomorrow where they will attend the wedding of the former's sister, Miss Ethel Goble to Donald Bennett, both of that place. The wedding will take place at 6 o'clock at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Goble.
The bride is well known here, and, until a few months ago was employed at the W. Lewis & Co. store. They will reside on a farm near Westfield.
Children:
1. Mary Jane Bennett
2. Margaret Elizabeth Bennett
3. John Brook Bennett
Notes
General:
Per 1920 US Census 1/13/1920 A farm in Westfield township, Clark, Illinois
Don R. Bennett is the 27 year old white male head of household, born in Illinois, as were his parents, works of his own account as farmer on his general farm. His wife, 26 year old Ethel A. Bennett, was born in Illinois, as were her parents. They have 2 daughters, born in Illinois, 1 year 10 month old Mary Jane Bennett, and 9 month old Margaret Bennett. Living with the family is sister-in-law 15 year old Beulah Goble, born in Illinois, as were her parents, attends school.
Per 1930 US Census 4/16/1930 2400 Stair St, Detroit, Wayne, Michigan
Don R. Bennett is the 37 year old white male head of household, born in Illinois, as were his parents, works as a laborer in an auto factory and is not a veteran. His wife is 37 year old Ethel G. Bennett, born in Illinois, as were her parents. Age of 1st marriage was 24 for both. Mary J. Bennett, 12 year old daughter, was born in Illinois. Margaret E. Bennett, 11 year old daughter, was born in Indiana. John Bennett, 4 year 2 month old son, was born in Michigan.
There are 3 boarders, Elis J. Kimball, William Evans and Elmer Evans.
Per 1940 US Census 4/1/1940 Westfield, Clark, Illinois
Don Riley Bennett is the 47 year old white male head of household, born in Illinois, lived in the same general place with his familty in 1935. Educated through1 year of college, he works of his own account as attendant in a filing station, working 99 hours last week, and in 52 weeks of work in 1939 has no wages but did have other income over $50 last year. His wife, 47 year old Ethel Bennett, was educated through 3 years of college, born in Illinois, does home housework. Mary J. Bennett, 22 year old single daughter, born in Illinois, educated through 4 years of high school, does home housework and has income other than wages over $50 last year. Margaret E. Bennett, 21 year old single daughter, born in Indiana, educated through 4 years of college, attends school, works as a librarian in a college library, working 30 hours last week, and in 36 weeks of work earned $216 in 1939, along with other income over $50. John B. Bennett, 14 year old son, attends school, finished through 8th grade, was born in Michigan. Carol R. Bennett, 3 year old daughter, was born in Illinois. Margaret L. Bennett, 1 year old granddaughter, was born in Illinois.
Per 1950 US Census 4/14/1950 792 Lansing (downstairs) Detroit, Wayne, Michigan
Don Bennett is the 57 year old white male head of household, works as a plant guard for a steel manufacturer, working 40 hours last week. He was born in Illinois, as were all family members. His wife, 57 year old Ethel Bennett, keeps house. Mary Jane Bennett, 32 year old never married daughter, does clerical work for a drug manufacturer, working 40 hours last week. Carol Bennett is their 13 year old daughter. Margaret Bennett is their 11 year old granddaughter. Additional information on Don - educated through 10th grade, last year worked 52 weeks and earned $3,120, a veteran of WWI.
Per Findagrave
Don Riley Bennett
Birth 2 Nov 1892 Westfield, Clark County, Illinois, USA
Death 3 Feb 1951 (aged 58) Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan, USA
Burial Maple Hill Cemetery Westfield, Clark County, Illinois, USA
Memorial ID 23938393