SAD DEATH OF YOUTH

Stewart Bennett, Twelve-Year-Old Son of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Bennett, Becomes Victim of Typhoid

The Daily Telegram., September 12, 1903

Stewart, Bennett, the 12-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Bennett, who lived on the Weston road, near this city, died at his home Friday afternoon at 4 o’clock, after a lingering illness with typhoid fever. He was a bright and genial little fellow and his death will be deeply mourned by his many little playmates. The many friends of the parents extend their sincere sympathy in the sad hour of their affliction.

The funeral will be held from the residence Sunday morning at 9 o’clock, and the internment will be in the I. O. O. F. cemetery in this city.

MRS. ELLA BENNETT DIES OF TYPHOID

The Clarksburg Telegram., August 04, 1905

Mrs. Ella Bennett, wife of J. M. Bennett, died at her home on the West Milford road about two miles from this city, Sunday morning at 8:25 o’clock after a lingering illness with typhoid fever.

The deceased was thirty-nine years of age and is survived by her husband and two daughters. She was an excellent woman and leaves many friends who mourn over her untimely death with deep regret and sorrow.

The funeral will take place from the late home Tuesday morning at ten o’clock. Rev. S. K. Arbuthnot, pastor of Goff M. E. Church, will conduct the funeral services. The burial will occur in the I. O. O. F. cemetery in this city.

MISS BENNETT IS TAKEN BY DEATH

Young Lady Succumbs to Typhoid Fever at Her Home on Chestnut Street.

The Daily Telegram., April 08, 1907

Bertha B. Bennett, aged 16, daughter of J. M. Bennett and Ella S. Bennett, deceased, died at her home at 450 Chestnut Street Monday Morning at 2:30 o’clock after an illness with typhoid fever.

Miss Bennett is survived by one sister, Laura V. S. Cory, besides her father. A brother, Stewart A. Bennett, is dead.

The funeral will take place Tuesday afternoon at 2 o’clock. Services will be held at the late home, led by the Rev. J. E. Scott, pastor of the Methodist Church in Adamston, and the burial will be held in the I. O. O. F. Cemetery.

DEATH TAKES FAMILY

With a Single Exception Within the Short Period of Three Years.

The Daily Telegram., May 22, 1907

J. M. Bennett died at his home at 450 Chestnut street of typhoid fever Wednesday morning at 10 o’clock, at the age of 40 years. A daughter, Mrs. Amos Scoray, survives him. A daughter died a few weeks ago of the same disease, and his wife died about a year ago. Another member or two of the family died within the past three years.

The funeral will be held Friday morning at 10 o’clock and interment will be in the Odd Fellows’ cemetery.

Photographs of Jarial “Mack” (J. M.) Bennett, Ella Bennett, Stewart Bennett and Bertha Bennett originally posted by Donna S on findagrave