Robert Lee Bennett (abt. 1826 - 1872)

Born about 1826 in Virginia

Husband of Margaret Ann Augusta (Ramey) Bennett — married 6 May 1856 in Marengo County, Alabama

Descendants

Died 5 Dec 1872 at about age 46 in Montgomery, Alabama

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Biography

Found dead from Malarial Congestion in his hotel room in Montgomery, Alabama while serving as an elected member of the Alabama Legislature from Hale County Alabama. He is buried in Newbern Cemetery, Hale County, Alabama.

Letter from Beryl Dana Oliver, (Mrs. W.B. Oliver), granddaughter of above, refers to him as RICHARD Lee Bennett. In the letter she states "Richard Lee Bennett joined the Confederate Forces and became a Cavalryman with Bedford Forrest. After the Civic [sic] War, validating General Lee's promise "To rejoin the Union", after the War, Richard Lee Bennett represented Hale County in the Alabama Legislature. He was found dead in his room at The Exchange Hotel in Montgomery, Alabama on December 2, 1872. As is customary in such cases, the Governor recessed the Legislature in a gesture of respect." letter dated Feb. 26, 1982

Also in other family handwritten notes, author unknown but grandchild of the following: Richard Lee Bennett came to Newbern before the Civil War, married MARY ANN Augusta Ramey about 1854. "He had measles while serving in the Confederate army, and was never robust again." "He had one brother, David Bennett, who lived in Huntsville, Ala. and moved to Texas during the Civil War. He lived in Lovaca County, Texas, post office was Sweethome, Texas. David Bennett had a daughter, Mrs. W.A. McCuthen, whose husband was a physician, probably located near Sweethome, Texas."

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Included in above is photo of tombstone with inscription which reads: "Died Montgomery, Alabama Dec. 7, 1872 while serving as member of the Alabama Legislature from Hale County. C.S.A."

Most documents have R.L., headstone has Robert, also referred to as Richard as in the 1860 census and probate records. All names used have the same family members and locations. Do not know why Robert and Richard are used interchangeably.