Bennet was born in 1795. Bennet Mason ... He passed away in 1873.
Birth (Confident)
Bennett is the son of James and Jane Mason of St. Clair Co. Illinois and named in his father, James Mason's will dated Nov 15 1815... " one horse, saddle, and bridal and a suit of clothes, the exact amount one hundred and fifty dollars is to be given to my son Bennit when he becomes of age". This indicates that Bennett was not yet 21 years of age. On Nov 21 1816, Bennett signed a receipt for the $150 left him by his father placing the year of his birth around 1795 not 1790 as indicated on his headstone.
Timeline
- Parents: James Mason and Jane/Jean - Birth: 15 Sep 1795 in Virginia, USA - Spouse: Mary Ava Wesner - Marriage: 24 Jul 1817 in Crawford, Illinois, USA - Census: 1830 in Knox, Indiana, USA - Census: 1840 in Knox, Indiana, USA - Census: 1860 in Vigo, Knox, Indiana, USA - Census: 1870 in Vigo, Knox, Indiana, USA - Death: 12 May 1873 in Vigo, Knox, Indiana, USA
Marriage
Bennett's marriage to Mary Wesner is recorded in Crawford Co. Illinois and eight of their children are named in Bennett's will written in 1872. The remaining children are listed in census or cemetery records.
Will
Bennett's will was will written Oct 17, 1872 and proved May 24, 1873. Bennett and Mary are buried in Beckes Cemetery overlooking the old White River bed. Beckes Cemetery is off the road on private land and can be found by taking SR67 North to Bicknell. In Bicknell, turn right on Main Street; left on SE300S; 0.4 miles turn right at the stop sign; 1.2 miles turn left (changes from blacktop to gravel road); 0.5 miles stop & park. Cross the field on the right to the top of the hill to find the cemetery. It is about a 1/4 mile off the road. When we were there in 1999 it was being mowed & maintained.
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