John D. Benner

Male 1874 - 1943


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  • Born  16 Jun 1874  Lower Salford Township, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Gender  Male 
    Died  20 Aug 1943  Souderton, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Buried  Souderton Mennonite Cemetery, Souderton, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Notes 
    • Gospel Herald - Vol. XXXVI, No . 23 - September 2, 1943 - pp. 479, 480
      Benner.-John D., son of the late Joseph and Katie (Detwiler) Benner, was born June 16, 1874 in Lower Salford Twp., Pa.; died Aug. 20, 1943; aged 69 y. 2 m. 4 d. He united with the Salford Mennonite Church at the age of 21. He was married twice. His first wife, Katie (Slotter) Benner, preceded him in death in 1900; his second wife, Lizzie (Detwiler) Benner, preceded him in death in 1938. He lived in Souderton, Pa., since 1903. Preceding his death, he was ill for 5 years and bedfast for 5 months. Death was caused by chronic nephritis. Surviving is an adopted daughter (Mrs. Oswin F. Detwiler), 2 sisters (Mrs. Allen Lewis, Souderton, Pa., and Mrs. Samuel Lewis, Telford, Pa.), and 2 brothers (Joseph and Garrett, Souderton), Funeral services were held Aug. 24, at the Souderton Mennonite Church. The sermon was preached by Jacob M. Moyer, assisted by Abram K. Landis. Text, I Cor. 15:54, 55. Interment in the adjoining cemetery.
    Person ID  I3235  ShowalterFunk
    Last Modified  22 Feb 2009 

    Family 1  Elizabeth (Lizzie) Detweiler,   b. 3 Sep 1863, Hilltown Township, Bucks County, Pennsylvania Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 30 Mar 1938, Souderton, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Family ID  F2343  Group Sheet

    Family 2  Kate R. Slotter,   b. 8 Sep 1872, Lower Salford Township, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 26 May 1900, Lower Salford Township, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Family ID  F2344  Group Sheet


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