Bennett Family - Ourfolk

William Bell, Mrs. Null's father, was of Scotch blood. He died on the old homestead, at Bells Mills, December 24, 1888. The family were of the Presbyterian faith. He served as sheriff of this county from 1862 to 1865. He was most generous and noted for his hospitality and was acquainted far and near.

His wife was the daughter of David and Sarah Bennett, born 1826, near Port Royal. David Bennett was the son of John Bennett, who emigrated from France. His wife was Sarah Hough, of German ancestry.

Their children were : 1. Charles McCully, educated at the High School and Seminary at Greensburg, graduating in the classical course in 1899. He studied for a lawyer and registered, but is now in the accounting department of the Keystone Coal and Coke Company. 2. Walter Bennett, attended the public schools of Greensburg and Leech's Business College of the same place, taking stenography and typewriting. When sixteen years of age he served as page two terms for Senator Robbins, in Washington D. C. For the past six years he has been associated with the American Sheet Steel an Tin Plate Company, located at Scottdale, Pa. 3. Eleanor attended the common schools of Westmoreland county and DarlingtonSeminary at West Chester, Pa. 4. Genevieve. 5. Millard Fillmore. 6. Galia Minota. 7. Henry Harrison.

From: Null Family - Westmoreland County Home Page