Percy Dodson Bennett, Jr.

Family/Spouse: Unknown. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Percy married Annie Sutherlin Mcdaniel on 28 Nov 1920 in Danville, Independent Cities, Virginia, USA. Annie was born on 24 Feb 1901 in Kenbridge, Lunenburg, Virginia, USA; died in Dec 1978. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Name: Annie Sutherlin Bennett

Notes:

Buried:
He was buried at Floral Hills Memorial Gardens, Ringgold, Virginia.

William married Martha Elizabeth Dodson about 1895. Martha (daughter of Henry Joel Dodson and Tabitha Elizabeth Jennings) was born on 1 Jan 1877 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA; died on 7 Mar 1972 in Ringgold, Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA; was buried in Floral Hills Memorial Gardens, Ringgold, Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Name: Martha Elizabeth Bennett

Other Events and Attributes:

• Milit-Serv: 1863

Notes:

Milit-Serv:
He was a private in the 38th Virginia Infantry, Armistead Brigade, Picketts Division.

Died:
THE DANVILLE REGISTER, Danville, Va., Tue., Feb. 22, 1910, p. 2, col.2 [edited]. Mr. C. Dots Bennett, a Confederate veteran and for many years a widely known resident of this county, died yesterday at the home of his son-in-law, Mr. Charles L. Wilson, on North Main street, after a long illness. Death was due to kidney trouble. Mr. Bennett was sixty-eight years of age and a member of Company A, Thirty-eighth Virginia volunteers, under command of Capt. Daniel Townes, and was severely wounded between the eyes at the battle of Gettysburg. He was the commander of the Confederate Veterans Camp, of Ringgold, Va.. Mr. Bennett enjoyed the esteem and confidence of a large circle of friends. He leaves a widow, Mrs. Sallie Bennett, and the following children: Messrs. William, Penny, Sam and Thomas Bennett, Mrs. Nannie B. Weston, all of this county, and three sisters, Mrs. Hayes, Mrs. Slayton and Mrs. Tex, of this county. The funeral services will be conducted at Ringgold this (Tuesday) afternoon. Interment will be made in the family burying grounds. (http://boards.ancestry.com/localities.northam.usa.states.virginia.counties.henry/4113/mb.ashx)

Charles married Sarah Brim Shapard on 22 Dec 1868 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA. Sarah (daughter of Phillip Pendleton Shapard and Parthenia Dodson) was born on 8 Mar 1846 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA; died on 1 Jan 1922; was buried in Bennett Family Cemetery, Ringgold, Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Married:
BENNETT, Charles D., age 25, single, occ Farmer, s/o Jessee L. and Nancy Bennett to Sarah B. Shapard, age 19, single, d/o Pendleton P. and Parthenia Shapard. 22 December 1868. Married by W.R. McDonald.

Henry married Tabitha Elizabeth Jennings on 11 Mar 1874 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA. Tabitha (daughter of Byrd Thomas Jennings and Martha Georgia Brightwell) was born on 11 Oct 1851 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA; died on 1 Dec 1884 in Ringgold, Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA; was buried in Clark Family Cemetery, Ringgold, Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Name: Tabitha Elizabeth Dodson
• Residence: 1870, Chatham, Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA

Notes:

Residence:
Occupation: At Home

Notes:

Family Bible of Jesse Lewis Bennett and Nancy Bennett

The Testament of Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ
J.B. Lippincott & Company, 1858

On Page labeled Births

Jesse L. Bennett and Nancy Bennett (written in upper right corner)

Oct. 3, 1860
William D. Bennett
was born September
the 10 1828

Mary.. H.. Bennett
was born December
the 13 1829

Lark E. Bennett
was born November
the 21 1831

John N. Bennett
was born April
the 27 1833

Judith A. Bennett
was born March
the 1 1835

Joel L. Bennett
was born March
the 8 1837

Thomas C. Bennett
was born April
the 8 1839

Charles D. Bennett
was born October
the 14 1840

Henrietta ? Bennett
was born June
the 12 1842

Jesse.. L..Bennett
was born October
the 21 1844

Nannie C. Bennett
was born December
the 31 1846

Martha E. Bennett
was born August
the 2 1848

Liticia N. Bennett
was born July the
20 1850

Taxanar N. Bennett
was born August
the 19 1852
the last

On bottom right corner was written

J.L.B.
When this you see
remember me.
On page labeled Marriages

Nancy Bennett was
born December the 12 1810

Mary Jiles was
born June 1815

Transcriber's Notes:

The date Oct. 3, 1860 on the page labeled 'Births' appears to be the date that the information was recorded in the Bible. The bible is dated 1858, which is after the last recorded birth. The handwriting was the same throughout indicating that all information was recorded at one time. It is likely that Jesse and Nancy purchased the Bible about October 3, 1860 and recorded family births at that time.

This bible record was transcribed by David E. Bennett on June 9, 2000. The bible was in the possession of Sam G. Bennett, grandson of Jesse L. Bennett. Sam Bennett related that he found the Bible in a trunk in his home, which was purchased by Jesse Lewis Bennett in 1847.

Family Bible of Jesse Lewis Bennett and Nancy Bennett

The Testament of Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ
J.B. Lippincott & Company, 1858

On Page labeled Births

Jesse L. Bennett and Nancy Bennett (written in upper right corner)

Oct. 3, 1860
William D. Bennett
was born September
the 10 1828

Mary.. H.. Bennett
was born December
the 13 1829

Lark E. Bennett
was born November
the 21 1831

John N. Bennett
was born April
the 27 1833

Judith A. Bennett
was born March
the 1 1835

Joel L. Bennett
was born March
the 8 1837

Thomas C. Bennett
was born April
the 8 1839

Charles D. Bennett
was born October
the 14 1840

Henrietta ? Bennett
was born June
the 12 1842

Jesse.. L..Bennett
was born October
the 21 1844

Nannie C. Bennett
was born December
the 31 1846

Martha E. Bennett
was born August
the 2 1848

Liticia N. Bennett
was born July the
20 1850

Taxanar N. Bennett
was born August
the 19 1852
the last

On bottom right corner was written

J.L.B.
When this you see
remember me.
On page labeled Marriages

Nancy Bennett was
born December the 12 1810

Mary Jiles was
born June 1815

Transcriber's Notes:

The date Oct. 3, 1860 on the page labeled 'Births' appears to be the date that the information was recorded in the Bible. The bible is dated 1858, which is after the last recorded birth. The handwriting was the same throughout indicating that all information was recorded at one time. It is likely that Jesse and Nancy purchased the Bible about October 3, 1860 and recorded family births at that time.

This bible record was transcribed by David E. Bennett on June 9, 2000. The bible was in the possession of Sam G. Bennett, grandson of Jesse L. Bennett. Sam Bennett related that he found the Bible in a trunk in his home, which was purchased by Jesse Lewis Bennett in 1847.

Jesse + Nancy G Lyon. Nancy (daughter of Judith Hill) was born on 12 Dec 1810; died on 19 Jun 1887 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA; was buried in Bennett-Lewis Cemetery, Keeling, Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Name: Nancy G. Bennett

Other Events and Attributes:

• Will: 29 Mar 1879, , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA

Notes:

Will:
Pittsylvania County to wit:
I Philip P. Shepard, Sr. of the County of Pittsylvania and State of Virginia being advanced in age but of sound mind and disposing memory do make and Constitute this my last will and testament in manner following to wit: First it is my will and desire that all my just debts and funeral expenses be paid first out of any assets of which I may possess. Second I give to my son John W. Shepard and to my three daughters Elizabeth B. Shepard, Clementine P. Shepard and Eliza A. Shepard respepectively one bed and bedding. Thirdly I give and bequeath to my beloved wife during her life or so long as she remains my widow, all of the property both real and personal of which I may die possessed, after the payment of my just debts as abovve mentioned and I hereby authorize her to give to any of the heirs of my body any portion of my estate during her life provided and equal share thereof shall be given to all my children hereafter named. Fourthly, It is my will and desire that my beloved wife Parthenia L. Shepard shall have full control of all my estate during her life and shall have perfect right to consume so much of all the rents and profits accruing there therefrom as may be necessary for her comfort and support, t together with either or all of my daughters who may remain unmarried and remain with her after my diseased [sic]. Fifthly it is my will and desire that after the death of my wife Parthenia L. Shepard all of my estate both real and personal which may then exist and not consumed shall be sold at public auction and proceeds accruing from said sale to be divided equally between all the heirs of my body after taken in consideration the amount of advancements made to them respectively durining my life as well as during the lifetime of my said wife. Sixthly. It is my will and desire that after all the existing debts of the firm of P. P. Shepard, Sr. shall be fully paid and settled up that my son P. P. Shepard, Jr. shall be entitleled to one half of all the goods that may then remain on hand. Seventh. Having the utmost confidence in the integrity of my beloved wife Parthenia L. Shepard, I do hereby constitute and appoint her my Executrix to this my last will and testamennt and do most respectfully request the Judge of the County Court to permit her to qualify without giving any security. In testimony whereof I have hereto set my hand to this my will dated 29" day of March 1879 in the presence of the undersigned as witnesses to the same.

Philip P. Shapard, Sr.
Witnesses
Stephen H. Townes, William W. Boothe
At a County Court held for Pittsylvania county on the 19" day of January 1880. The last will and testament of P.P. Shapard, Sr. was proven by the oaths of Stephen H. Townes and William W. Boothe the two subscribing witnesses thereto and is ordedered to be recorded. And on the motion of Parthenia L. Shapard the Executrix therein named, who made oath and entered into and acknowledged a bond in the penalty of eight thousand dollars conditioned according to law, certificate is granted her for obtaining probate of said will in due form, the testator requesting the Court not to require security of the said Executrix.
Teste
W. B. Shepherd, Clerk

Contributed by Maribeth Lesley McNaull

Died:
Philip's tombstone gives his date of death as 6 Dec 1880. This appears to be incorrect. The 1880 census, enumerated on 25 June 1880 shows Parthenia Shepard as a widow. Also, his will was proven on 19 Jan 1880.

Pittsylvania County, Virginia Will Book 3:241-242,Written: 29 Mar 1879, Proved: 19 Jan 1880

Phillip married Parthenia Dodson on 6 Dec 1841 in , Halifax, Virginia, USA. Parthenia (daughter of Elijah Dodson and Sarah Ferrell) was born on 02 May 1823; died on 12 Feb 1896. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Name: Parthenia Shapard

Notes:

1880 Census of Pittsylvania Co., VA
Dan River Township, Page 239C
Porthina L. Shepard, age 57 w/ children John W., 36, Elizabeth R., 29, Clementine, 23, and Eliza A., 20
Census shows both parents of Porthina were born in VA.

Notes:

Died:
The register of death shows that Felix Dodson died in October, 1876. The day is not legible.

Felix married Elizabeth Margaret Ferguson on 22 Oct 1850 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA. Elizabeth (daughter of Henry H. Ferguson and Elizabeth Millner) was born on 07 Apr 1828 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA; died on 11 Dec 1917 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA; was buried in Clark Family Cemetery, Ringgold, Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Name: Elizabeth Margaret Dodson

Other Events and Attributes:

• Census: 1820, , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA

Notes:

Christened:
On April the 24th 1763 John Bennett, son of John Bennett, was received into the care of the Broad Run Baptist Church.

Census:
His household contained 2 males under 10, 1 male 10-16, 1 male over 45, 3 females under 10, 2 females 10-16, 2 females 16-26, and 1 female 26-45.

John married Mary Lewis on 12 Mar 1795 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA. Mary (daughter of Mary Ann) was born about 1760; died after 14 Dec 1850; was buried in Bennett-Lewis Cemetery, Keeling, Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Name: Mary Bennett

Other Events and Attributes:

• Event-Misc: 12 Dec 1809, , Amherst, Virginia, USA

Notes:

Event-Misc:
Lyon, Judith, nCe Judith Hill.
1809. Dec. 12. A 962. Divorce from her husband, Alexander Lyon. He spent estate left petitioner by her father, William Hill, went to North Carolina in 1795, married one Polly Smith, lived with her five or six years, had three children by her, anand having expended her estate, abandoned her. Petitioner has since heard of him in various parts of the United States and understands that he has been several times married. Petitioner has lately inherited an estate from her mother, which estate is forfeitable if she lives with her husband again. She understands that he will attempt to seize her negroes if possible. Affidavit of Polly Smith accompanying. Rejected.

Other Events and Attributes:

• Census: 1820, , Halifax, Virginia, USA
• Census: 1830, , Halifax, Virginia, USA
• Census: 1840, , Halifax, Virginia, USA
• Census: 1850, , Halifax, Virginia, USA

Notes:

The Death Certicate for John S. Shepard shows the relation of the informant as 'Carpenter'. Although I have a copy of a certified death certificate, this is obviously an error. The online 'Death Records Indexing Project' at the Library of Virginia shows the relation of the informant as 'son'. Source of information: Halifax County, 1857, page 27, line 29.

Shapard, William to Thomas Shapard & Francis Royster. "convey and transfer to John Shapard, son of the said William Shapard, one Negro boy named Abram & to Robert Shapard, son also of the said William Shapard one Negro boy named Dick as their own absolute right & property of which Negroes the said William is now possesses..." Children of William were Samuel, Mildred, William, Elizabeth, Royster, James, Lewis, Thomas, Mary, John, Anne, Barnett & Robert. (DIT-1807, pp. 49-51, book T)

Census:
1 male under 10, 1 male 26-45, 3 females under 10, 1 female 26-45

Census:
1 male 15-20, 1 male 20-30, 1 male 40-50, 1 female 10-15, 2 females 15-20, and 1 female 50-60

Census:
1 male 20-30, 1 male 30-40, 1 male 50-60, 1 female 15-20 and 1 female 50-60

John married Elizabeth Vass on 15 Oct 1808 in , Person, North Carolina, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Name: Elizabeth Shapard

Elijah married Sarah Ferrell on 27 Oct 1817 in , Halifax, Virginia, USA. Sarah (daughter of William Ferrell) was born in , , Virginia, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Name: Sarah Dodson

Notes:

Census:
Two children, Charles D. Dodson and Sarah S. Dodson appear in the household of Elijah Dodson in the 1850 census. These children are too young to be children of Elijah. Their relationship to Elijah is unkown to me.

Other Events and Attributes:

• Will: 27 Nov 1844, , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA

Notes:

Buried:
Believed to be buried under the 2 unmarked stones at cemetery center.

Joel married Nancy G. Clark on 20 Nov 1822 in , Lunenburg, Virginia, USA. Nancy was born in 1800 in , , Virginia, USA; died on 18 Oct 1858 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA; was buried in Clark Family Cemetery, Ringgold, Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Name: Nancy G. Dodson
• Census: 1850, , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA

Notes:

Married:
Marriage bond was dated 7 Oct 1822.

Henry married Elizabeth Millner on 23 Nov 1821 in , Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Name: Elizabeth Ferguson