James W. Bennett was the 3rd elected sheriff of Limestone Co., TX. He
was elected in 1850. He enlisted in the CSA, 10th TX Regmt. (Infantry),
Oct. 1861. He became a Captain in Co. B and was killed in the Battle of
Atlanta.
He is listed in the 1850 Limestone Co. census with his parents Townsend
and Mary. His occupation is given as 'Sheriff'.