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  • ID: I299
  • Name: Benjamin Franklin BENNETT
  • Given Name: Benjamin Franklin
  • Surname: Bennett
  • Sex: M
  • _UID: A7CD2A85D420154999C6D020C55E9772F0B3
  • Change Date: 29 DEC 2011
  • Note:
    Articles from numerous US newspapers discussing Benjamin Bennett murder on 21 Feb 1930 in Hobbs, New Mexico:

    Sunday Avalanche-Journal
    Lubbock, Texas
    23 Feb 1930

    Albuquerque Journal
    Albuquerque, New Mexico
    23 Feb 1930

    Albuquerque Journal
    Albuquerque, New Mexico
    24 Feb 1930

    Daily Herald
    Big Spring, Texas
    25 Feb 1930

    Daily Sun
    Corsicana, Texas
    24 Feb 1930

    Semi-Weekly Light
    Corsicana, Texas
    25 Feb 1930

    Dallas Morning News
    Dallas, Texas
    24 Feb 1930

    The Independent
    Helena, Montana
    23 Feb 1930

    Daily Optic
    Las Vegas, New Mexico
    24 Feb 1930

    Daily Record
    Roswell, New Mexico
    24 Feb 1930

    San Saba News
    San Saba, Texas
    6 Mar 1930



  • Birth: 28 JUL 1864 in Mills County, Texas 1
  • Census: 8 JUN 1900 Laramie County, Wyoming
  • ADDR: Glendo Precinct 2 3 2 4 4 2 4
  • _SHAR:
  • Name: Sarah Elizabeth /Lane/
  • Date: 31 DEC 2011Note: Ancestry.com message boards
    Re: LANE
    Greg Henderson (View posts)Posted:18 Aug 2004 8:41AM
    Classification: Query

    I'm related to Alfred G. Lane and Mariah Pate.The had a son named Alfred VanBuren Lane and their daughter Sarah E. Lane was my g-grandmother who married my g-grandfather Benjamin F. Bennett.What do you need????? I'm not familiar with Martin VanBuren Lane. Do you know who his father was or his siblings???
    Greg Henderson
  • Date: 27 MAR 1874Place: Lampasas County, TexasPage: Mrs Sarah E Bennett; State of Oklahoma, Comanche County; certificate #16250; 24 March 1928
  • Date: 4 JUN 1880Place: Lampasas County, TexasPage: Source Citation: Year: 1880; Census Place: Precinct 5, Lampasas, Texas; Roll: 1316; Family History Film: 1255316; Page: 331B; Enumeration District: 089; .
  • Date: 24 MAR 1928Place: Lawton, Comanche, OklahomaNote: per Greg Henderson:
    Lawton Constitution 3-26-1928 page 2

    "Mrs.Bennett's Funeral Held: Service Held at Salvation Army Hall with Ensign Tolcher in Charge"

    Funeral services were held this afternoon at the Salvation Army Hall for Mrs.Sarah E. Bennett 53, who died at her home, 407 1/2 Fifth Street Saturday afternoon.

    Besides her husband, B.F. Bennett, she is survived by two daughters.Frankie Taylor of this city and Mrs. Mollie George of Matador Texas,a granddaughter Thelma George and a grandson, Bennett Henderson of this city. Mr. and Mrs. George came up Sunday to attend the funeral.

    The services were conducted by Ensign Tolcher. The pallbearers were Frank Metcalf, Lewis Schoopman, John Fox, Jr., Earl Fox, Ellsworth Dexter,and Edwin Griswold. Burial was made in Highland cemetery with Ritters in charge. The many friends of the family sympathize with them in their bereavement.Page: Mrs Sarah E Bennett; State of Oklahoma, Comanche County; certificate #16250; 24 March 1928Page: "Mrs.Bennett's Funeral Held: Service Held at Salvation Army Hall with Ensign Tolcher in Charge"; 26 March 1928; received in transcribe form from Greg Henderson
  • Type: Funeral
  • Date: 26 MAR 1928Place: Lawton, Comanche, OklahomaNote: per Greg Henderson:
    Lawton Constitution 3-26-1928 page 2

    "Mrs.Bennett's Funeral Held: Service Held at Salvation Army Hall with Ensign Tolcher in Charge"

    Funeral services were held this afternoon at the Salvation Army Hall for Mrs.Sarah E. Bennett 53, who died at her home, 407 1/2 Fifth Street Saturday afternoon.Page: "Mrs.Bennett's Funeral Held: Service Held at Salvation Army Hall with Ensign Tolcher in Charge"; 26 March 1928; received in transcribe form from Greg Henderson
  • Date: 26 MAR 1928Place: Lawton, Comanche, OklahomaNote: Sarah E Lane Bennett
    Birth: Mar. 27, 1874
    Death: Mar. 24, 1928
    She was the daughter of Alfred Vanburen Lane and Mary E Mullin. She married Benkamin Franklin Bennett, son of James Bennett and Margaret Hamilton. 
    Burial:
    Highland Cemetery
    Lawton
    Comanche County
    Oklahoma, USA
     
    Created by: Matt Henderson
    Record added: Dec 27, 2007
    Find A Grave Memorial# 23582913


    Page: Mrs Sarah E Bennett; State of Oklahoma, Comanche County; certificate #16250; 24 March 1928Page: "Mrs.Bennett's Funeral Held: Service Held at Salvation Army Hall with Ensign Tolcher in Charge"; 26 March 1928; received in transcribe form from Greg Henderson
  • ROLE: spouse 5
  • Census: 20 APR 1910 McCulloch County, Texas
  • ADDR: JP 1, Brady City 2 3 2 4 4 2 4
  • _SHAR:
  • Name: Sarah Elizabeth /Lane/
  • Date: 31 DEC 2011Note: Ancestry.com message boards
    Re: LANE
    Greg Henderson (View posts)Posted:18 Aug 2004 8:41AM
    Classification: Query

    I'm related to Alfred G. Lane and Mariah Pate.The had a son named Alfred VanBuren Lane and their daughter Sarah E. Lane was my g-grandmother who married my g-grandfather Benjamin F. Bennett.What do you need????? I'm not familiar with Martin VanBuren Lane. Do you know who his father was or his siblings???
    Greg Henderson
  • Date: 27 MAR 1874Place: Lampasas County, TexasPage: Mrs Sarah E Bennett; State of Oklahoma, Comanche County; certificate #16250; 24 March 1928
  • Date: 4 JUN 1880Place: Lampasas County, TexasPage: Source Citation: Year: 1880; Census Place: Precinct 5, Lampasas, Texas; Roll: 1316; Family History Film: 1255316; Page: 331B; Enumeration District: 089; .
  • Date: 24 MAR 1928Place: Lawton, Comanche, OklahomaNote: per Greg Henderson:
    Lawton Constitution 3-26-1928 page 2

    "Mrs.Bennett's Funeral Held: Service Held at Salvation Army Hall with Ensign Tolcher in Charge"

    Funeral services were held this afternoon at the Salvation Army Hall for Mrs.Sarah E. Bennett 53, who died at her home, 407 1/2 Fifth Street Saturday afternoon.

    Besides her husband, B.F. Bennett, she is survived by two daughters.Frankie Taylor of this city and Mrs. Mollie George of Matador Texas,a granddaughter Thelma George and a grandson, Bennett Henderson of this city. Mr. and Mrs. George came up Sunday to attend the funeral.

    The services were conducted by Ensign Tolcher. The pallbearers were Frank Metcalf, Lewis Schoopman, John Fox, Jr., Earl Fox, Ellsworth Dexter,and Edwin Griswold. Burial was made in Highland cemetery with Ritters in charge. The many friends of the family sympathize with them in their bereavement.Page: Mrs Sarah E Bennett; State of Oklahoma, Comanche County; certificate #16250; 24 March 1928Page: "Mrs.Bennett's Funeral Held: Service Held at Salvation Army Hall with Ensign Tolcher in Charge"; 26 March 1928; received in transcribe form from Greg Henderson
  • Type: Funeral
  • Date: 26 MAR 1928Place: Lawton, Comanche, OklahomaNote: per Greg Henderson:
    Lawton Constitution 3-26-1928 page 2

    "Mrs.Bennett's Funeral Held: Service Held at Salvation Army Hall with Ensign Tolcher in Charge"

    Funeral services were held this afternoon at the Salvation Army Hall for Mrs.Sarah E. Bennett 53, who died at her home, 407 1/2 Fifth Street Saturday afternoon.Page: "Mrs.Bennett's Funeral Held: Service Held at Salvation Army Hall with Ensign Tolcher in Charge"; 26 March 1928; received in transcribe form from Greg Henderson
  • Date: 26 MAR 1928Place: Lawton, Comanche, OklahomaNote: Sarah E Lane Bennett
    Birth: Mar. 27, 1874
    Death: Mar. 24, 1928
    She was the daughter of Alfred Vanburen Lane and Mary E Mullin. She married Benkamin Franklin Bennett, son of James Bennett and Margaret Hamilton. 
    Burial:
    Highland Cemetery
    Lawton
    Comanche County
    Oklahoma, USA
     
    Created by: Matt Henderson
    Record added: Dec 27, 2007
    Find A Grave Memorial# 23582913


    Page: Mrs Sarah E Bennett; State of Oklahoma, Comanche County; certificate #16250; 24 March 1928Page: "Mrs.Bennett's Funeral Held: Service Held at Salvation Army Hall with Ensign Tolcher in Charge"; 26 March 1928; received in transcribe form from Greg Henderson
  • ROLE: spouse 6
  • Census: 12 JAN 1920 Lawton, Comanche, Oklahoma 2 3 2 4 4 2 4
  • _SHAR:
  • Name: Sarah Elizabeth /Lane/
  • Date: 31 DEC 2011Note: Ancestry.com message boards
    Re: LANE
    Greg Henderson (View posts)Posted:18 Aug 2004 8:41AM
    Classification: Query

    I'm related to Alfred G. Lane and Mariah Pate.The had a son named Alfred VanBuren Lane and their daughter Sarah E. Lane was my g-grandmother who married my g-grandfather Benjamin F. Bennett.What do you need????? I'm not familiar with Martin VanBuren Lane. Do you know who his father was or his siblings???
    Greg Henderson
  • Date: 27 MAR 1874Place: Lampasas County, TexasPage: Mrs Sarah E Bennett; State of Oklahoma, Comanche County; certificate #16250; 24 March 1928
  • Date: 4 JUN 1880Place: Lampasas County, TexasPage: Source Citation: Year: 1880; Census Place: Precinct 5, Lampasas, Texas; Roll: 1316; Family History Film: 1255316; Page: 331B; Enumeration District: 089; .
  • Date: 24 MAR 1928Place: Lawton, Comanche, OklahomaNote: per Greg Henderson:
    Lawton Constitution 3-26-1928 page 2

    "Mrs.Bennett's Funeral Held: Service Held at Salvation Army Hall with Ensign Tolcher in Charge"

    Funeral services were held this afternoon at the Salvation Army Hall for Mrs.Sarah E. Bennett 53, who died at her home, 407 1/2 Fifth Street Saturday afternoon.

    Besides her husband, B.F. Bennett, she is survived by two daughters.Frankie Taylor of this city and Mrs. Mollie George of Matador Texas,a granddaughter Thelma George and a grandson, Bennett Henderson of this city. Mr. and Mrs. George came up Sunday to attend the funeral.

    The services were conducted by Ensign Tolcher. The pallbearers were Frank Metcalf, Lewis Schoopman, John Fox, Jr., Earl Fox, Ellsworth Dexter,and Edwin Griswold. Burial was made in Highland cemetery with Ritters in charge. The many friends of the family sympathize with them in their bereavement.Page: Mrs Sarah E Bennett; State of Oklahoma, Comanche County; certificate #16250; 24 March 1928Page: "Mrs.Bennett's Funeral Held: Service Held at Salvation Army Hall with Ensign Tolcher in Charge"; 26 March 1928; received in transcribe form from Greg Henderson
  • Type: Funeral
  • Date: 26 MAR 1928Place: Lawton, Comanche, OklahomaNote: per Greg Henderson:
    Lawton Constitution 3-26-1928 page 2

    "Mrs.Bennett's Funeral Held: Service Held at Salvation Army Hall with Ensign Tolcher in Charge"

    Funeral services were held this afternoon at the Salvation Army Hall for Mrs.Sarah E. Bennett 53, who died at her home, 407 1/2 Fifth Street Saturday afternoon.Page: "Mrs.Bennett's Funeral Held: Service Held at Salvation Army Hall with Ensign Tolcher in Charge"; 26 March 1928; received in transcribe form from Greg Henderson
  • Date: 26 MAR 1928Place: Lawton, Comanche, OklahomaNote: Sarah E Lane Bennett
    Birth: Mar. 27, 1874
    Death: Mar. 24, 1928
    She was the daughter of Alfred Vanburen Lane and Mary E Mullin. She married Benkamin Franklin Bennett, son of James Bennett and Margaret Hamilton. 
    Burial:
    Highland Cemetery
    Lawton
    Comanche County
    Oklahoma, USA
     
    Created by: Matt Henderson
    Record added: Dec 27, 2007
    Find A Grave Memorial# 23582913


    Page: Mrs Sarah E Bennett; State of Oklahoma, Comanche County; certificate #16250; 24 March 1928Page: "Mrs.Bennett's Funeral Held: Service Held at Salvation Army Hall with Ensign Tolcher in Charge"; 26 March 1928; received in transcribe form from Greg Henderson
  • ROLE: spouse 7
  • Death: of gunshot wound- homicide 21 FEB 1930 in Hobbs, Lea, New Mexico
  • Note:
    received from Greg Henderson:

    Lawton Constitution 2-26-1930 page 7

    "Former Resident Dies in Accident"

    B.F.Bennett, 65 years of age, former resident of Lawton, was accidentally killed last Friday night at 11:30 o'clock at Hobbs, New Mexico. Mr.Bennett left here last August to make his home with his daughter Mrs. Cleve George at Hobbs.

    It is reported here that the killings was one of mistaken identity. Mr.Bennett was a concrete workman and is well known here in the building circles, was well liked by all who knew him for his agreeable and likeable disposition.

    Besides his daughter, Mrs. George, he is survived by another daughter Mrs.F.J. Pauley of this city, also a grandson Bennett Henderson of Lawton, and a granddaughter Miss Thelma George of Hobbs New Mexico and other relatives.

    The body arrived on the 11: am Frisco this morning accompanied by relatives.
    ----------------------------------------------------------
    Lawton Constitution 2-27-1930 page 5

    "Funeral for Bennett Held"

    Funeral services were held yesterday afternoon Ritter's Chapel at ____o'clock for B.F. Bennett, former Lawton citizen who was accidentally killed at Hobbs, New Mexico last Friday night at 11:30 o'clock. The services were conducted by Adjutant Tolcher of the Salvation Army and were well attended, the floral offerings were beautiful.

    The pallbearers were J.S. Mull, J. Miller, John Fox, Jr., Red_____, Barry E. Lee, and Oscar_____. Burial was made in Highland Cemetery.
    1
  • Burial: 25 FEB 1930 Lawton, Comanche, Oklahoma
  • ADDR: Highland Cemetery 1
  • Event: Funeral 25 FEB 1930 Lawton, Comanche, Oklahoma
  • ADDR: Ritter's Chapel 8



    Father: James BENNETT b: 26 MAR 1826 in Kentucky
    Mother: Margarete Alberta HAMILTON b: JAN 1834 in Indiana

    Marriage 1 Sarah Elizabeth LANE b: 27 MAR 1874 in Lampasas County, Texas
    • Married: CA 1888 in Texas 9
    Children
    1. Has No Children Margaret BENNETT b: AUG 1889 in Texas
    2. Has No Children Mollie BENNETT b: JUL 1891 in Texas
    3. Has No Children Ella BENNETT b: APR 1893 in Texas

    Sources:
    1. Abbrev: State of New Mexico, Bureau of Public Health
      Title: , Death certificate , State of New Mexico, Bureau of Public Health, , .
      Repository:
        Name: RAS Private Collection (scan/digital photo of original image)

      Page: Begamin Franklin Bennett; State of New Mexico, Lea county; certificate no. 3083; 21 February 1930
      Quality: 3
    2. Abbrev: Oklahoma State Board of Health Death Certificate
      Title: , Death certificate , Oklahoma State Board of Health- Bureau of Vital Statistics, , .
    3. Abbrev: 1880 United States Federal Census
      Title: United States of America, Bureau of the Census. Tenth Census of the United States, 1880. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 1880. T9, 1,454 rolls., 1880 United States Federal Census (scans of original images) (Ancestry.com and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. 1880 United States Federal Census [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: The Generations Network, Inc., 2005. 1880 U.S. Census Index provided by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints)
      Note:



      Repository:
        Name: RAS Private Collection (scan/digital photo of original image)
    4. Abbrev: "Mrs.Bennett's Funeral Held: Service Held at Salvation Army Hall with Ensign Tolcher in Charge"
      Title: , <I>Lawton Constitution, Lawton, Oklahoma, .
    5. Abbrev: 1900 United States Federal Census
      Title: United States of America, Bureau of the Census. Twelfth Census of the United States, 1900. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 1900. T623, 1854 rolls., 1900 United States Federal Census (scans of original images) (Ancestry.com. 1900 United States Federal Census [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: The Generations Network, Inc., 2004.)
      Note:



      Repository:
        Name: RAS Private Collection (scan/digital photo of original image)

      Page: Source Citation: Year: 1900; Census Place: Glendo, Laramie, Wyoming; Roll: T623_1827; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 43.
      Quality: 3
    6. Abbrev: 1910 United States Federal Census
      Title: United States of America, Bureau of the Census. Thirteenth Census of the United States, 1910. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 1910. T624, 1,178 rolls., 1910 United States Federal Census (scans of original images) (Ancestry.com. 1910 United States Federal Census [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: The Generations Network, Inc., 2006.)
      Note:



      Repository:
        Name: RAS Private Collection (scan/digital photo of original image)

      Page: Source Citation: Year: 1910; Census Place: Justice Precinct 1, McCulloch, Texas; Roll: T624_1574; Page: 15B; Enumeration District: 0188; Image: 895; FHL Number: 1375587.
      Quality: 3
    7. Abbrev: 1910 United States Federal Census
      Title: United States of America, Bureau of the Census. Thirteenth Census of the United States, 1910. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 1910. T624, 1,178 rolls., 1910 United States Federal Census (scans of original images) (Ancestry.com. 1910 United States Federal Census [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: The Generations Network, Inc., 2006.)
      Note:



      Repository:
        Name: RAS Private Collection (scan/digital photo of original image)

      Page: Source Citation: Year: 1920;Census Place: Lawton Ward 3, Comanche, Oklahoma; Roll: T625_1458; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 125; Image: 855.
      Quality: 3
    8. Abbrev: Funeral For Bennett Held
      Title: , <I>Lawton Constitution, Lawton, Oklahoma, .
      Page: "Funeral For Bennett Held"; 27 February 1930; received in transcribed form from Greg Bennett
      Quality: 2
    9. Abbrev: 1900 United States Federal Census
      Title: United States of America, Bureau of the Census. Twelfth Census of the United States, 1900. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 1900. T623, 1854 rolls., 1900 United States Federal Census (scans of original images) (Ancestry.com. 1900 United States Federal Census [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: The Generations Network, Inc., 2004.)
      Note:



      Repository:
        Name: RAS Private Collection (scan/digital photo of original image)

      Page: Source Citation: Year: 1900; Census Place: Glendo, Laramie, Wyoming; Roll: T623_1827; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 43.

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