The records shows 3-4 different possible birth years for Francis: 1823, 1825, 1826 & 1827. His death date is estimated between 1880 to 1900. 1890 is used as a filler.
A June 1862 Consolidated list of persons subject to military duty in Lacon, Marshall County, Illinois shows:
F. Adam Bennett, 37, Occupation Cooper, born NY
Per census info:
In 1860 Francis 33 lived in Lacon, IL with his wife Elizabeth age 28 b. Indiana and his son William b. in Illinois. He was working as a Cooper.
In 1870 Francis 45, Elizabeth 38 & William 11 were still living in Lacon. Francis was working in a Cooper's shop.
In 1880 Francis 57, Elizabeth 47 & William H. 10 were still in Lacon. Francis was still working as a Cooper and William as a Painter.
By 1900 Francis nor Elizabeth or William are shown in the census for Marshall County.
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Here is Frank A. Bennett's service record from the ILLINOIS STATE ARCHIVES;
Illinois Civil War Detail Report
Name BENNETT, FRANK A Rank PVT Company D Unit 77 IL US INF
Personal Characteristics
Residence LACON, MARSHALL CO, IL Age 36 Height 5' 10
Hair LIGHT Eyes HAZEL Complexion LIGHT Marital
Status MARRIED Occupation COOPER
Nativity WILLET, COURTLAND CO, NY
Service Record
Joined When AUG 9, 1862 Joined Where LACON, IL
Joined By Whom R H BROCK Period 3 YRS Muster
In SEP 2, 1862 Muster In Where PEORIA, IL
DISCHARGED AT KEOKUK IOWA JAN 31, 1863 FOR DISABILITY∼Co. D 77th Illinois Infantry
A June 1862 Consolidated list of persons subject to military duty in Lacon, Marshall County, Illinois shows:
F. Adam Bennett, 37, Occupation Cooper, born NY
Per census info:
In 1860 Francis 33 lived in Lacon, IL with his wife Elizabeth age 28 b. Indiana and his son William b. in Illinois. He was working as a Cooper.
In 1870 Francis 45, Elizabeth 38 & William 11 were still living in Lacon. Francis was working in a Cooper's shop.
In 1880 Francis 57, Elizabeth 47 & William H. 10 were still in Lacon. Francis was still working as a Cooper and William as a Painter.
By 1900 Francis nor Elizabeth or William are shown in the census for Marshall County.
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Here is Frank A. Bennett's service record from the ILLINOIS STATE ARCHIVES;
Illinois Civil War Detail Report
Name BENNETT, FRANK A Rank PVT Company D Unit 77 IL US INF
Personal Characteristics
Residence LACON, MARSHALL CO, IL Age 36 Height 5' 10
Hair LIGHT Eyes HAZEL Complexion LIGHT Marital
Status MARRIED Occupation COOPER
Nativity WILLET, COURTLAND CO, NY
Service Record
Joined When AUG 9, 1862 Joined Where LACON, IL
Joined By Whom R H BROCK Period 3 YRS Muster
In SEP 2, 1862 Muster In Where PEORIA, IL
DISCHARGED AT KEOKUK IOWA JAN 31, 1863 FOR DISABILITY∼Co. D 77th Illinois Infantry
The records shows 3-4 different possible birth years for Francis: 1823, 1825, 1826 & 1827. His death date is estimated between 1880 to 1900. 1890 is used as a filler.
A June 1862 Consolidated list of persons subject to military duty in Lacon, Marshall County, Illinois shows:
F. Adam Bennett, 37, Occupation Cooper, born NY
Per census info:
In 1860 Francis 33 lived in Lacon, IL with his wife Elizabeth age 28 b. Indiana and his son William b. in Illinois. He was working as a Cooper.
In 1870 Francis 45, Elizabeth 38 & William 11 were still living in Lacon. Francis was working in a Cooper's shop.
In 1880 Francis 57, Elizabeth 47 & William H. 10 were still in Lacon. Francis was still working as a Cooper and William as a Painter.
By 1900 Francis nor Elizabeth or William are shown in the census for Marshall County.
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Here is Frank A. Bennett's service record from the ILLINOIS STATE ARCHIVES;
Illinois Civil War Detail Report
Name BENNETT, FRANK A Rank PVT Company D Unit 77 IL US INF
Personal Characteristics
Residence LACON, MARSHALL CO, IL Age 36 Height 5' 10
Hair LIGHT Eyes HAZEL Complexion LIGHT Marital
Status MARRIED Occupation COOPER
Nativity WILLET, COURTLAND CO, NY
Service Record
Joined When AUG 9, 1862 Joined Where LACON, IL
Joined By Whom R H BROCK Period 3 YRS Muster
In SEP 2, 1862 Muster In Where PEORIA, IL
DISCHARGED AT KEOKUK IOWA JAN 31, 1863 FOR DISABILITY∼Co. D 77th Illinois Infantry
A June 1862 Consolidated list of persons subject to military duty in Lacon, Marshall County, Illinois shows:
F. Adam Bennett, 37, Occupation Cooper, born NY
Per census info:
In 1860 Francis 33 lived in Lacon, IL with his wife Elizabeth age 28 b. Indiana and his son William b. in Illinois. He was working as a Cooper.
In 1870 Francis 45, Elizabeth 38 & William 11 were still living in Lacon. Francis was working in a Cooper's shop.
In 1880 Francis 57, Elizabeth 47 & William H. 10 were still in Lacon. Francis was still working as a Cooper and William as a Painter.
By 1900 Francis nor Elizabeth or William are shown in the census for Marshall County.
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Here is Frank A. Bennett's service record from the ILLINOIS STATE ARCHIVES;
Illinois Civil War Detail Report
Name BENNETT, FRANK A Rank PVT Company D Unit 77 IL US INF
Personal Characteristics
Residence LACON, MARSHALL CO, IL Age 36 Height 5' 10
Hair LIGHT Eyes HAZEL Complexion LIGHT Marital
Status MARRIED Occupation COOPER
Nativity WILLET, COURTLAND CO, NY
Service Record
Joined When AUG 9, 1862 Joined Where LACON, IL
Joined By Whom R H BROCK Period 3 YRS Muster
In SEP 2, 1862 Muster In Where PEORIA, IL
DISCHARGED AT KEOKUK IOWA JAN 31, 1863 FOR DISABILITY∼Co. D 77th Illinois Infantry
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