Hendley S. Bennett

Biography

Hendley S. Bennett, born in 1807, spent his life throughout a century of transformation, contributing steadily to the community near Mount Hope. While details of his occupation remain quiet, those who knew him likely saw a neighbor who offered quiet support and resilience through decades of change.

He passed in 1891 and was laid to rest in Mount Hope Cemetery, where his memory endures among the gentle landscape and the shared stories of those who walked beside him along life’s path.