Clark County Clipper, April 1, 1886

Died.

Last Sunday at 9:30 o'clock, Mrs. A. Bennett quietly breathed her last.

Mrs. Bennett was born in Monroe county, Ohio, September 28th, 1846, and died upon her forty third birthday, she was married to Mr. A. Bennett at Wheeling, W. Va., September 28th, 1870.  Six children were born to them, two died, and four living.  Mrs. Bennett has always been a devoted Christian an indulgent mother, and a good wife.  Mr. Bennett settled on Crooked Creek in 1879.  They resided there two years, then moved to Garden City.  While superintending the planting of trees in the yard, she caught cold and had a severe congestive chill, which resulted in pneumonia; she was ill only five days.  The funeral took place Monday at 2 o'clock at the family residence, Rev. F. E. Shelton of Dodge City officiating.  The Clipper lends its sympathies to the bereaved family.

Submitted by ~Shirley Brier~ in September 28, 2005.

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