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Elizabeth Merle Gillespie

Elizabeth Merle Gillespie

Female 1846 - 1943  (97 years)


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  • Name Elizabeth Merle Gillespie 
    Birth 12 Aug 1846 
    Gender Female 
    Death Nov 1943 
    Person ID I71327  Stewartsny
    Last Modified 2 Dec 2025 

    Father Robert D. Gillespie,   b. 12 Dec 1826   d. 22 Sep 1906, Richland Township, Oswego County, New York Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 79 years) 
    Relationship natural 
    Mother Minerva M. Doane,   b. 26 Apr 1832, Rupert, Bennington County, New York Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 10 Jan 1899, Richland Twp., Oswego County, New York Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 66 years) 
    Relationship natural 
    Marriage 31 Dec 1860 
    Family ID F5821  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Merton Levi Bennett,   b. Jan 1857, Pulaski, Oswego, New York Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 17 Nov 1935 (Age 78 years) 
    Marriage 7 Jan 1909  Pulaski, Oswego, New York Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Family ID F17353  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
    Last Modified 2 Dec 2025 

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    • Elizabeth Merle Gillespie Bennett - August 12, 1864 - November 15, 1943. Plot D-21. Daughter of Robert D. and Minerva M. Doane Gillespie. Wife of Merton Levi Bennett.
      Newspaper Obituary - Thursday, November 18, 1943 Pulaski Democrat - Pulaski, New York - Mrs. Merton Bennett Dies in Syracuse - Mrs. Elizabeth M. Bennett, 79, widow of Merton Bennett, died Monday in Crouse Irving Hospital, Syracuse, where she had been for the last six years. Born August 12, 1864, in Pulaski, daughter of Robert D. and Minerva Doane Gillespie, Mrs. Bennett had lived most of her life in Pulaski, in the house now occupied by Johnston MacRoberts. About 10 years ago she went to Syracuse with her husband. There are no immediate survivors. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. at the Foster funeral home, Thursday. Dr. Howard Deller, pastor of the Congregational church, will officiate. Interment will be in Pulaski cemetery.
      Newspaper Obituary - Thursday, December 23, 1943 Pulaski Democrat - Pulaski, New York - In Memory of Mrs. Merton L. Bennett - Mrs. Lizzie Gillespie Bennett passed from this life on the morning of November 15, 1943. Mrs. Bennett had been a patient in the Crouse Irving Hospital, Syracuse for several years. Through all the years she had kept a keen interest in Pulaski and those associated with her during her residence in this place. She never failed in doing her part in helping the societies of which she was a member when her home was here. Mrs. Bennett was ever a quiet, unassuming person but to those who knew her while she was known as a true friend. Many times there were little acts of kindness done by her for others, unknown to few, except to those to whom she hoped to give pleasure. She had been a member of the Ontario chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution for more than 25 years and we feel sure that she was always interested in the things for which the society stands. During her stay in the hospital, she had a marker placed for her ancestor who served in the war of 1812. At that time a delegation from Syracuse chapter Daughters of 1812 came to Pulaski to assist in the ceremonies. We wish to express, in some small way our appreciation for her interest in our chapter. A good friend and an interested member has gone from our society. Ida B. Hadley, Mabel B. Curtiss, Ruth A. McChesney, Committee.