Mary E. Fridley1

F, #7529, b. circa 1862
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FatherHarvey W. Fridley1 b. 29 Nov 1832, d. 12 Oct 1919
MotherCaroline Cargill1 b. circa 1843
Birth*circa 1862 Mary E. Fridley was born circa 1862 at OH.1 
 She was the daughter of Harvey W. Fridley and Caroline Cargill.1 
(Witness) Census3 Jun 1870 Mary E. Fridley appeared on the census of 3 Jun 1870 in the household of Harvey W. Fridley and Caroline Cargill at Salem Twp, Shelby Co, OH.1 

Census Records Summary

Enumeration DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
3 Jun 1870Salem Twp, Shelby Co, OHHarvey W. Fridley, Caroline Cargill, Mary E. Fridley, Laura B. Fridley and George D. Fridley1

Citations

  1. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.

Sampson Bennett1

M, #7531, b. 4 May 1810, d. 8 Sep 1895
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FatherJacob Bennett b. circa 1777, d. Oct 1860
MotherMary Persinger b. circa 1775
Birth*4 May 1810 Sampson was born at Botetourt Co, VA, on 4 May 1810. 
 He was the son of Jacob Bennett and Mary Persinger. 
Marriage*1831 He married Phebe Fridley at VA in 1831.2 
Census*1840 Sampson Bennett appeared on the census as head of household at Alleghany Co, VA, in 1840.
1m 30-40; 2f <5; 1f 5-10; 1f 20-30.3 
Deed*10 Feb 1845 They sold property at Alleghany Co, VA, on 10 Feb 1845.
Sampson Bennett and his wife Phebe sold 89 acres for consideration of $1 to John Bennett. The land was located in the Rich Patch, joining the land of John Bennett and Stephen Hook, and was the tract deeded to Sampson on 26 February 1839 by his father Jacob Bennett.4 
Marriage*circa 1847 He married Mary Elizabeth Armentrout at VA circa 1847. 
Employment*Jul 1850 Occupation: farmer in Jul 1850 at District 1, Alleghany Co, VA.3 
Census19 Jul 1850 Sampson Bennett and Mary Elizabeth Armentrout appeared on the census as head of household at District 1, Alleghany Co, VA, on 19 Jul 1850.3 
EmploymentAug 1860 Occupation: farmer in Aug 1860 at Alleghany Co, VA.3 
Census*25 Aug 1860 Sampson Bennett and Mary Elizabeth Armentrout appeared on the census as head of household at Alleghany Co, VA, on 25 Aug 1860.3 
EmploymentAug 1870 Occupation: farmer in Aug 1870 at Boiling Spring Twp, Alleghany Co, VA.3 
Census25 Aug 1870 Sampson Bennett and Mary Elizabeth Armentrout appeared on the census as head of household at Boiling Spring Twp, Alleghany Co, VA, on 25 Aug 1870. Also enumerated in this household was Sarah Armstrong, age 10, b. VA.3 
EmploymentJun 1880 Occupation: farmer in Jun 1880 at Boiling Spring Dist, Alleghany Co, VA.3 
Census26 Jun 1880 Sampson Bennett and Mary Elizabeth Armentrout appeared on the census as head of household at Boiling Spring Dist, Alleghany Co, VA, on 26 Jun 1880.3 
Death*8 Sep 1895 Sampson died on 8 Sep 1895 at Bess, Alleghany Co, VA, at age 85.
Sampson Bennett, d. 8 September, Bess, Potts Creek, VA, of old age, age 92, par. n/a, b. Rockbridge Co, VA, farmer, consort of Mary E. Bennett, reported by Jacob M. Bennett, son.5 

Census Records Summary

Enumeration DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
1840Alleghany Co, VASampson Bennett3
19 Jul 1850District 1, Alleghany Co, VASampson Bennett, Mary Elizabeth Armentrout, Mary A. Bennett, Margaret Bennett, Mary Frances Bennett, Caleb Bennett, Harriet Bennett and Jacob M. Bennett3
25 Aug 1860Alleghany Co, VASampson Bennett, Mary Elizabeth Armentrout, Mary Frances Bennett, Caleb Bennett, Harriet Bennett and Jacob M. Bennett3
25 Aug 1870Boiling Spring Twp, Alleghany Co, VASampson Bennett, Mary Elizabeth Armentrout, Jacob M. Bennett and Rebecca Wolf3
26 Jun 1880Boiling Spring Dist, Alleghany Co, VASampson Bennett, Mary Elizabeth Armentrout, Jacob M. Bennett and Rebecca Wolf3

Family 1

Phebe Fridley b. 20 Nov 1811, d. circa 1846
Marriage*1831 He married Phebe Fridley at VA in 1831.2 
Children

Family 2

Mary Elizabeth Armentrout b. circa 1828, d. 2 Jun 1895
Marriage*circa 1847 He married Mary Elizabeth Armentrout at VA circa 1847. 
Child
  • Jacob M. Bennett

Citations

  1. [S2215] Surname from James Ruckman Dietz, "History of William Dietz, Sr. and his Descendants", pub. information unknown.
  2. [S1206] Tom Pitman, May 1993.
  3. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.
  4. [S2872] Land Records, Civil Records "Alleghany, Virginia, United States records," images, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-C37X-7FTT : Jan 14, 2025), image 225 of 381;.
  5. [S229] Deaths, Civil Records Ancestry.com. Virginia, U.S., Death Registers, 1853-1911 [database on-line]. Lehi, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2022.

Mary Elizabeth Armentrout1

F, #7548, b. circa 1828, d. 2 Jun 1895
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Birth*circa 1828 Mary was born at VA circa 1828. 
Marriage*circa 1847 She married Sampson Bennett at VA circa 1847. 
Census19 Jul 1850 Mary Elizabeth Armentrout and Sampson Bennett appeared on the census as head of household at District 1, Alleghany Co, VA, on 19 Jul 1850.2 
Census*25 Aug 1860 Mary Elizabeth Armentrout and Sampson Bennett appeared on the census as head of household at Alleghany Co, VA, on 25 Aug 1860.2 
Census25 Aug 1870 Mary Elizabeth Armentrout and Sampson Bennett appeared on the census as head of household at Boiling Spring Twp, Alleghany Co, VA, on 25 Aug 1870. Also enumerated in this household was Sarah Armstrong, age 10, b. VA.2 
Census26 Jun 1880 Mary Elizabeth Armentrout and Sampson Bennett appeared on the census as head of household at Boiling Spring Dist, Alleghany Co, VA, on 26 Jun 1880.2 
Death*2 Jun 1895 Mary died on 2 Jun 1895 at Bess, Alleghany Co, VA.
Mary E. Bennett, d. 2 June, Bess, Potts Creek, VA, of dropsy, age 68, par. n/a, b. Rockbridge Co, VA, consort of Sampson Bennett, reported by Jacob M. Bennett, son.3 

Census Records Summary

Enumeration DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
19 Jul 1850District 1, Alleghany Co, VASampson Bennett, Mary Elizabeth Armentrout, Mary A. Bennett, Margaret Bennett, Mary Frances Bennett, Caleb Bennett, Harriet Bennett and Jacob M. Bennett2
25 Aug 1860Alleghany Co, VASampson Bennett, Mary Elizabeth Armentrout, Mary Frances Bennett, Caleb Bennett, Harriet Bennett and Jacob M. Bennett2
25 Aug 1870Boiling Spring Twp, Alleghany Co, VASampson Bennett, Mary Elizabeth Armentrout, Jacob M. Bennett and Rebecca Wolf2
26 Jun 1880Boiling Spring Dist, Alleghany Co, VASampson Bennett, Mary Elizabeth Armentrout, Jacob M. Bennett and Rebecca Wolf2

Family

Sampson Bennett b. 4 May 1810, d. 8 Sep 1895
Marriage*circa 1847 She married Sampson Bennett at VA circa 1847. 
Child
  • Jacob M. Bennett

Citations

  1. [S2836] VA Death Certificate online at ancestry.com,, Jacob M. Bennett.
  2. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.
  3. [S229] Deaths, Civil Records Ancestry.com. Virginia, U.S., Death Registers, 1853-1911 [database on-line]. Lehi, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2022.

Mary A. Bennett

F, #7550, b. circa 1834
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FatherSampson Bennett b. 4 May 1810, d. 8 Sep 1895
MotherPhebe Fridley b. 20 Nov 1811, d. circa 1846
Birth*circa 1834 Mary was born at VA circa 1834.1 
 She was the daughter of Sampson Bennett and Phebe Fridley. 
(Witness) Census19 Jul 1850 Mary A. Bennett appeared on the census of 19 Jul 1850 in the household of Sampson Bennett and Mary Elizabeth Armentrout at District 1, Alleghany Co, VA.1 

Census Records Summary

Enumeration DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
19 Jul 1850District 1, Alleghany Co, VASampson Bennett, Mary Elizabeth Armentrout, Mary A. Bennett, Margaret Bennett, Mary Frances Bennett, Caleb Bennett, Harriet Bennett and Jacob M. Bennett1

Citations

  1. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.