Ionia County MI Archives Obituaries.....Bennett, MIles 1900
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Lake Odessa Wave 5/18/1900
Per LAKE ODESSA WAVE, MI; 5-18-1900 (Friday), p 5:  "Miles Bennett, an old
resident of Berlin Township, died at his home last Saturday morning, after a
short illness with a complication of diseases.  Mr. Bennett was the father of
Mrs. Ed Tew of this village.  He was 61 years of age, had lived on the farm
where he died 30 years, and was considered one of Berlin's best-to-do and most
influential farmers.  He leaves a wife and 3 grown children."

   Per undated IONIA newspaper obituary:  "Bennett. - Miles Bennett was born in
the state of New York, Oct. 6, 1839; died at his home in Berlin, Ionia Co.,
Michigan, May 12, 1900, being in the 61st year.  He came to Michigan in the
spring of 1866 and has lived ever since in the Township of Berlin.  He was
married to Miss Matilda Bradt Dec. 17, 1868.  To this union were given two sons
and one daughter.  The wife and children survive him.  In 1862, he enlisted in
the Civil War and bravely served his country until the close of the conflict. 
He was always at the front, was engaged in one hundred and twenty-five battles
and skirmishes.  His death was largely due to a wound in the neck that affected
the spine.  He suffered much for three weeks.  In 1886, he enlisted in the army
of the Lord, and united with the Wesleyan Methodist church at East Berlin, and
was a true and faithful member until death.  One of the chief characteristics of
Brother Bennett was that he was a strong supporter of the gospel, financially. 
Another strong pillar is gone.  The church with the family mourn.  The funeral
services were held at the church on Monday, May 14, at 10:30 A. M., conducted by
the writer, assisted by the Rev. M. J. Badder, of Clarksville.  Text, II Timothy
4: 6, 8. - J. F. Danner - "

   THE IONIA SENTINEL, MICH.; 5-17-1900:  "Miles Bennett, an old soldier and
pioneer resident of this county, died at his home, in Berlin, Saturday, aged 61
years.  The funeral services were conducted from the W. M. church on Monday,
Rev. J. F. Danner officiating.  Interment in Balcom cemetery."


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