In the passing of Mrs. Mary Devall Bennett at her home on North Second street Monday evening, Palatka loses the oldest and one of its most beloved and highly respected residents. Her death was not unexpected by friends and relatives, as she had been in feeble health for more than a year, and owing to her advanced age, little hopes were held for her recovery.
Mrs. Bennett was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James O. Devall, and was born in Willington, S.C., eighty-six years ago. Her maternal grandfather, Moses Waddell, was a distinguished divine of Willington, and was president of the University of Georgia, at Athens, for a number of years. At the age of seven years she came to Florida, the family first settling at Lake Monroe, but two years later moved to this city, where her entire life was spent. Reared in a Christian home, in early life Mrs. Bennett became a member of the Presbyterian Church, and for many years had labored in the Master's vineyard and wrought nobly and well. She was a regular attendant at all church services and was never absent except for providential reasons. Her death removes from the church one of its most faithful and consecrated members. She was also active in W.C.T.U. work and the United Daughters of the Confederacy. Her husband, Pedro L. Bennett, served in the Confederate Army during the Civil War. During her residence of seventy-six years, Mrs. Bennett was fond of relating reminescenses of the war of the 60's and early history of the city. She saw it grow from a few houses to its present size.
She is survived by an only daughter, Mrs. J. D. Lane of Jacksonville, and two sisters, Mrs. L. C. Wilson and Mrs. Annie M. Kimmons of Live Oak, and two grandchildren, Miss Mary Belle Lane of Jacksonville, and Davis W. Lane, of Folkman, Ga.
Funeral services were held at the Presbyterian church Tuesday afternoon at 3"30 o'clock, the sad and impressive service being conducted by Rev. Donald MacQueen, pastor.
The following gentlemen acted as pallbearers: Messrs. Joseph H. Haughton, R. F. Adams, C. H. Hyde, F. T. Merrill, H. C. Gardner and Jerome Bruce. (Times-Herald Obituary dtd Friday, 20 May 1927.)∼Mrs. Mary F. Benet (1840-1927) was born at Willington, S.C., Nov. 5, 1840. She came to Florida with her father’s family in 1847, when they settled on Lake Monroe, near Sanford. The family moved to Palatka in 1850, and this city was Mrs. Benet’s home until the time of her death. Mrs. Benet was a quiet, unobtrusive lady of the old South, who always stood firm and true to her country and its history. She had experienced the privations and vicissitudes of war, and the hardships and joys that followed.
She was firm in her faith and trust in God - a Christian lady of high standing and a life-long member of the Presbyterian Church.
She was elected Honorary President of the Patton Anderson chapter, U. D. C., on September 4, 1924, was always interested in its work and was present at its meetings when her health would permit,
Mrs. Benet completed her voyage of mortal life Monday, May 16th, 1927, at the ripe age of 86 years, and went peacefully to her Heavenly Home.
Mrs. Benet was greatly loved by this chapter, and we shall miss her bodily presence and her kind influence. (Times-Herald Obituary dtd Friday, 7 Oct 1927.)
Mrs. Bennett was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James O. Devall, and was born in Willington, S.C., eighty-six years ago. Her maternal grandfather, Moses Waddell, was a distinguished divine of Willington, and was president of the University of Georgia, at Athens, for a number of years. At the age of seven years she came to Florida, the family first settling at Lake Monroe, but two years later moved to this city, where her entire life was spent. Reared in a Christian home, in early life Mrs. Bennett became a member of the Presbyterian Church, and for many years had labored in the Master's vineyard and wrought nobly and well. She was a regular attendant at all church services and was never absent except for providential reasons. Her death removes from the church one of its most faithful and consecrated members. She was also active in W.C.T.U. work and the United Daughters of the Confederacy. Her husband, Pedro L. Bennett, served in the Confederate Army during the Civil War. During her residence of seventy-six years, Mrs. Bennett was fond of relating reminescenses of the war of the 60's and early history of the city. She saw it grow from a few houses to its present size.
She is survived by an only daughter, Mrs. J. D. Lane of Jacksonville, and two sisters, Mrs. L. C. Wilson and Mrs. Annie M. Kimmons of Live Oak, and two grandchildren, Miss Mary Belle Lane of Jacksonville, and Davis W. Lane, of Folkman, Ga.
Funeral services were held at the Presbyterian church Tuesday afternoon at 3"30 o'clock, the sad and impressive service being conducted by Rev. Donald MacQueen, pastor.
The following gentlemen acted as pallbearers: Messrs. Joseph H. Haughton, R. F. Adams, C. H. Hyde, F. T. Merrill, H. C. Gardner and Jerome Bruce. (Times-Herald Obituary dtd Friday, 20 May 1927.)∼Mrs. Mary F. Benet (1840-1927) was born at Willington, S.C., Nov. 5, 1840. She came to Florida with her father’s family in 1847, when they settled on Lake Monroe, near Sanford. The family moved to Palatka in 1850, and this city was Mrs. Benet’s home until the time of her death. Mrs. Benet was a quiet, unobtrusive lady of the old South, who always stood firm and true to her country and its history. She had experienced the privations and vicissitudes of war, and the hardships and joys that followed.
She was firm in her faith and trust in God - a Christian lady of high standing and a life-long member of the Presbyterian Church.
She was elected Honorary President of the Patton Anderson chapter, U. D. C., on September 4, 1924, was always interested in its work and was present at its meetings when her health would permit,
Mrs. Benet completed her voyage of mortal life Monday, May 16th, 1927, at the ripe age of 86 years, and went peacefully to her Heavenly Home.
Mrs. Benet was greatly loved by this chapter, and we shall miss her bodily presence and her kind influence. (Times-Herald Obituary dtd Friday, 7 Oct 1927.)
In the passing of Mrs. Mary Devall Bennett at her home on North Second street Monday evening, Palatka loses the oldest and one of its most beloved and highly respected residents. Her death was not unexpected by friends and relatives, as she had been in feeble health for more than a year, and owing to her advanced age, little hopes were held for her recovery.
Mrs. Bennett was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James O. Devall, and was born in Willington, S.C., eighty-six years ago. Her maternal grandfather, Moses Waddell, was a distinguished divine of Willington, and was president of the University of Georgia, at Athens, for a number of years. At the age of seven years she came to Florida, the family first settling at Lake Monroe, but two years later moved to this city, where her entire life was spent. Reared in a Christian home, in early life Mrs. Bennett became a member of the Presbyterian Church, and for many years had labored in the Master's vineyard and wrought nobly and well. She was a regular attendant at all church services and was never absent except for providential reasons. Her death removes from the church one of its most faithful and consecrated members. She was also active in W.C.T.U. work and the United Daughters of the Confederacy. Her husband, Pedro L. Bennett, served in the Confederate Army during the Civil War. During her residence of seventy-six years, Mrs. Bennett was fond of relating reminescenses of the war of the 60's and early history of the city. She saw it grow from a few houses to its present size.
She is survived by an only daughter, Mrs. J. D. Lane of Jacksonville, and two sisters, Mrs. L. C. Wilson and Mrs. Annie M. Kimmons of Live Oak, and two grandchildren, Miss Mary Belle Lane of Jacksonville, and Davis W. Lane, of Folkman, Ga.
Funeral services were held at the Presbyterian church Tuesday afternoon at 3"30 o'clock, the sad and impressive service being conducted by Rev. Donald MacQueen, pastor.
The following gentlemen acted as pallbearers: Messrs. Joseph H. Haughton, R. F. Adams, C. H. Hyde, F. T. Merrill, H. C. Gardner and Jerome Bruce. (Times-Herald Obituary dtd Friday, 20 May 1927.)∼Mrs. Mary F. Benet (1840-1927) was born at Willington, S.C., Nov. 5, 1840. She came to Florida with her father’s family in 1847, when they settled on Lake Monroe, near Sanford. The family moved to Palatka in 1850, and this city was Mrs. Benet’s home until the time of her death. Mrs. Benet was a quiet, unobtrusive lady of the old South, who always stood firm and true to her country and its history. She had experienced the privations and vicissitudes of war, and the hardships and joys that followed.
She was firm in her faith and trust in God - a Christian lady of high standing and a life-long member of the Presbyterian Church.
She was elected Honorary President of the Patton Anderson chapter, U. D. C., on September 4, 1924, was always interested in its work and was present at its meetings when her health would permit,
Mrs. Benet completed her voyage of mortal life Monday, May 16th, 1927, at the ripe age of 86 years, and went peacefully to her Heavenly Home.
Mrs. Benet was greatly loved by this chapter, and we shall miss her bodily presence and her kind influence. (Times-Herald Obituary dtd Friday, 7 Oct 1927.)
Mrs. Bennett was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James O. Devall, and was born in Willington, S.C., eighty-six years ago. Her maternal grandfather, Moses Waddell, was a distinguished divine of Willington, and was president of the University of Georgia, at Athens, for a number of years. At the age of seven years she came to Florida, the family first settling at Lake Monroe, but two years later moved to this city, where her entire life was spent. Reared in a Christian home, in early life Mrs. Bennett became a member of the Presbyterian Church, and for many years had labored in the Master's vineyard and wrought nobly and well. She was a regular attendant at all church services and was never absent except for providential reasons. Her death removes from the church one of its most faithful and consecrated members. She was also active in W.C.T.U. work and the United Daughters of the Confederacy. Her husband, Pedro L. Bennett, served in the Confederate Army during the Civil War. During her residence of seventy-six years, Mrs. Bennett was fond of relating reminescenses of the war of the 60's and early history of the city. She saw it grow from a few houses to its present size.
She is survived by an only daughter, Mrs. J. D. Lane of Jacksonville, and two sisters, Mrs. L. C. Wilson and Mrs. Annie M. Kimmons of Live Oak, and two grandchildren, Miss Mary Belle Lane of Jacksonville, and Davis W. Lane, of Folkman, Ga.
Funeral services were held at the Presbyterian church Tuesday afternoon at 3"30 o'clock, the sad and impressive service being conducted by Rev. Donald MacQueen, pastor.
The following gentlemen acted as pallbearers: Messrs. Joseph H. Haughton, R. F. Adams, C. H. Hyde, F. T. Merrill, H. C. Gardner and Jerome Bruce. (Times-Herald Obituary dtd Friday, 20 May 1927.)∼Mrs. Mary F. Benet (1840-1927) was born at Willington, S.C., Nov. 5, 1840. She came to Florida with her father’s family in 1847, when they settled on Lake Monroe, near Sanford. The family moved to Palatka in 1850, and this city was Mrs. Benet’s home until the time of her death. Mrs. Benet was a quiet, unobtrusive lady of the old South, who always stood firm and true to her country and its history. She had experienced the privations and vicissitudes of war, and the hardships and joys that followed.
She was firm in her faith and trust in God - a Christian lady of high standing and a life-long member of the Presbyterian Church.
She was elected Honorary President of the Patton Anderson chapter, U. D. C., on September 4, 1924, was always interested in its work and was present at its meetings when her health would permit,
Mrs. Benet completed her voyage of mortal life Monday, May 16th, 1927, at the ripe age of 86 years, and went peacefully to her Heavenly Home.
Mrs. Benet was greatly loved by this chapter, and we shall miss her bodily presence and her kind influence. (Times-Herald Obituary dtd Friday, 7 Oct 1927.)
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