“The History of Jefferson County, Wisconsin”, published: Chicago:  
Western Historical Company.   1879.


AMOS BENNETT, chief carpenter of the C., M. & St. P. R. R. Co.; born 
in Luzerne Co., Penn; was a resident of New York State about nine 
years; came to Watertown in May, 1848; engaged in business as 
carpenter, contractor and builder until 1861, when he became connected 
with the railway company that he now represents in one of the most 
important and responsible positions of the management.  April 2, 1843, 
he married Mary Harvey; she was born in Albany Co., N.Y.; they have 
five children – Louisa, Kate G., Jesse W., Annie and Mary Estelle.  Mr. 
And Mrs. Bennett are members of the Congregational Church.


Submitted by:  Linda Pingel  (LPingel@worldnet.att.net)