Bennett was born and reared in Groesbeck. He was preceded in death by
his parents and his brother Vernon. He died young. His obituary was
saved by his aunt Ann Elizabeth Bennett Hudson. The obituary states that
Mr. Bennett was a wealthy man and had been cared for by his aunt Ann
Elizabeth after the death of his mother. The obit state that Bennett
died haing not yet attained his 35th year. No wife or children are
mentioned. The article states that Bennett's business partner was his
cousin Franklin Jackson. It does not state what business they were in.