Benjamin W Arnett Jr (1865 - 1948)

Born 28 Mar 1865 in Brownsville, Berks County, Pennsylvania, United States

Husband of Agnes L (Robinson) Arnett — married 7 Mar 1898 in Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, United States

Died 21 Apr 1948 at age 83 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Biography

Benjamin Arnett Jr is a part of US Black heritage.

Benjamin was born about 1865. He is the son of Benjamin Arnett and Mary Louise Gordon.

In the 1870 census B W (age 5) was in Bridgeport Township, Fayette, Pennsylvania, United States.^[1]

In the 1880 census Benjamin (age 16), Attending School, was the single son of B. W. Amett [sic] in Xenia, Greene, Ohio, United States.^[2]

Benjamin would graduate from Wilberforce University in 1886 and later attended Columbia University in New York. He taught for several years including Edward Waters College. After his service as a chaplain, Benjamin would serve as a pastor in Ohio, New York and Philadelphia.^[3]

In 1898 Benjamin enlisted and served as a chaplain with the Eighth Regiment during the Spanish-American War. This info was recorded on page 2 of his Death Certificate^[4] Benjamin (age 32y), son of Benj.W. Arnett & Mary L. Gordon, married Agnes L. Robinson Gray (age 26y), daughter of David Robinson, on 7 March 1898 in Detroit, Wayne, Michigan.^[5]

In the 1900 census Benjamin (age 35) was the married son of Benjamin W Arnett in Xenia Township (part between Columbus pike & Springfield & Fairfield pike incl. Wilberforce Un, ED 95, Greene, Ohio, United States.^[6]

In September, 1906 Benjamin W Arnett (41), a widower, and Retta M Burkett (26) obtained a marriage license in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.^[7]

In 1910, Benjamin and Retta were living on 19th Street in Philadelphia. Benjamin was a clergyman. Also in residence was daughter Josephine Arnett (8) and Retta's sister, Katherine Burkett (31).^[8]

In 1915 Benjamin, Retta and Josephine were living in New York City.^[9]

By 1920 Benjamin was serving as a pastor in Philadelphia and the family, including Josephine, were living on Earlham Terrace in Philadelphia.^[10] In 1930 Benjamin and Retta were living on Kinsey in Philadelphia. Benjamin was a Methodist minister.^[11] In 1940 they lived on Thompson in Philadelphia.^[12]

Rev Benjamin W Arnett of 57th Street in Philadelphia died at the Naval Hospital in that city on April 21, 1948 at the age of 83. He was born in Pennsylvania to Benjamin Arnett and Mary L Gordon. The informant was Retta Arnett of the same address.^[4] He was buried April 27. Burial was in the Mount Lawn Cemetery, Sharon Hill, Delaware County, Pennsylvania.^[13]

Research Notes

DOD on Memorial page cites 1942 - have requested a correction to 1948 based on Death Certificate.

Sources

1. ↑ 1870 Census: "United States Census, 1870"
   citing Page: 5; Affiliate Publication Number: M593; Line: 38; FHL microfilm: 000552841; Record number: 20062;
   FamilySearch Record: MZG5-756 (accessed 14 January 2023)
   FamilySearch Image: S3HT-XH17-TT8 Image number 00516
   B W Arnold (5) in Bridgeport Township, Fayette, Pennsylvania, United States. Born in Pennsylvania.
2. ↑ 1880 Census: "United States Census, 1880"
   citing enumeration district , sheet , NARA microfilm publication T9 (Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.), FHL microfilm .
   FamilySearch Record: M8MV-HZ9 (accessed 14 January 2023)
   FamilySearch Image: 33S7-9YBJ-95TT Image number 00712
   Benjamin W Amett (16), single son, Attending School, in household of B. W. Amett (42) in Xenia, Greene, Ohio, United States. Born in Pennsylvania, United States.
3. ↑ Arnett, Benjamin W, Jr; Wright, R. R. (Richard Robert)., Hawkins, J. Russell. (1916). Centennial encyclopedia of the African Methodist Episcopal church. Philadelphia, Pa: [Printed by Book concern of the A. M. E. church. Image 39 of 140 accessed on HathiTrust 04-04-2024 Link to Page
4. ↑ ^{4.0 4.1} Death: "Pennsylvania, U.S., Death Certificates, 1906-1970"
   Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission; Harrisburg, PA, USA; Pennsylvania (State). Death Certificates, 1906-1968; Certificate Number Range: 035851-038400; Certificate Number: 37433
   Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry ca Record 5164 #7365055 (accessed 4 April 2024)
   Benjamin W Arnett death 21 Apr 1948 (born 28 Mar 1865), son of Benjamin Arnett & Mary L Gordon, in Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA.
5. ↑ Marriage: "Michigan Marriages, 1868-1925"
   citing Marriage, Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, , Citing Secretary of State, Department of Vital Records, Lansing; FHL microfilm 4208631.
   FamilySearch Record: N3XB-P28 (accessed 14 January 2023)
   FamilySearch Image: S3HY-XCH9-PK7 Image number 624
   Benjamin WJr Arnett (32y) marriage to Agnes L. Robinson Gray (26y) on 7 Mar 1898 in Detroit, Wayne, Michigan.
6. ↑ 1900 Census: "United States Census, 1900"
   citing Affiliate Publication Number: T623; Line: 52; FHL microfilm: 1241272; Record number: 30358;
   FamilySearch Record: MM83-VZ3 (accessed 14 January 2023)
   FamilySearch Image: S3HT-63YQ-Z3D Image number 00629
   Benjamin W Arnett, Jr (35), married son, in household of Benjamin W Arnett (62) in Xenia Township (part between Columbus pike & Springfield & Fairfield pike incl. Wilberforce Un, ED 95, Greene, Ohio, United States. Born in Pennsylvania.
7. ↑ Marriage License: "Newspapers.com"
   The Baltimore Sun (Baltimore, Maryland) Sun, Sep 30, 1906, page 7
   Newspapers Clip: 144743246 (accessed 4 April 2024)
8. ↑ 1910 Census: "1910 United States Federal Census"
   Year: 1910; Census Place: Philadelphia Ward 36, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Roll: T624_1406; Page: 11b; Enumeration District: 0863; FHL microfilm: 1375419
   Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry ca Record 7884 #25631366 (accessed 4 April 2024)
   Benjiman Arnett (45), married, Clergyman, head of household in Philadelphia Ward 36, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA. Born in Pennsylvania.
9. ↑ 1915 Census: "New York, U.S., State Census, 1915"
   New York State Archives; Albany, New York; State Population Census Schedules, 1915; Election District: 16; Assembly District: 21; City: New York; County: New York; Page: 42; Line Number: 41
   Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry ca Record 2703 #4843331 (accessed 4 April 2024)
   Benjamin W Arnet (50) head of household in New York, New York. Born in United States.
10. ↑ 1920 Census: "1920 United States Federal Census"
    Year: 1920; Census Place: Philadelphia Ward 22, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Roll: T625_1623; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 594
    Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry ca Record 6061 #92397093 (accessed 4 April 2024)
    Benjamin W Arnett (54), married, Clergyman, head of household in Philadelphia Ward 22, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Born in Pennsylvania.
11. ↑ 1930 Census: "1930 United States Federal Census"
    Year: 1930; Census Place: Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 0887; FHL microfilm: 2341841
    Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry ca Record 6224 #55813878 (accessed 4 April 2024)
    Benjaman Arnett (65), married, Minister, head of household at 1661 Kinsey., Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA. Born in Pennsylvania.
12. ↑ 1940 Census: "1940 United States Federal Census"
    Year: 1940; Census Place: Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Roll: m-t0627-03750; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 51-2053
    Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry ca Record 2442 #23841423 (accessed 4 April 2024)
    Reverend Benj N Arnett (75), married, Clergman, head of household in Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Born in Pennsylvania.
13. ↑ Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/199107609/benjamin-w-arnett: accessed 14 January 2023), memorial page for Benjamin W Arnett Jr. (28 Mar 1865–21 Apr 1942), Find A Grave: Memorial #199107609, citing Mount Lawn Cemetery, Sharon Hill, Delaware County, Pennsylvania, USA; Maintained by nakhabat72 (contributor 49966842).

• Pension: "United States General Index to Pension Files, 1861-1934"
  citing Affiliate Publication Title: General Index to Pension Files, 1861-1934; Affiliate Publication Number: T288; Digital film/folder number: 005077299; FHL microfilm: 540768; Image number: 1382
  FamilySearch Record: KDP5-HDC (accessed 4 April 2024)
  FamilySearch Image: 33S7-9TRS-S9X2
  Name: Benjamin W Arnett; Pension Date: 1924; Pension Place: Pennsylvania; System Of Record: SLS.
• Military Headstone: "U.S., Headstone Applications for Military Veterans, 1861-1985"
  National Archives at Washington DC; Washington DC, USA; Applications for Headstones For U.S. Military Veterans, 1925-1941; NAID: 596118; Record Group Number: 92; Record Group Title: Records of the Office of the Quartermaster General
  Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry ca Record 2375 #976580 (accessed 4 April 2024)
  Name: Benjamin W Arnett Jr; Unit: U.s. Vol Inf.; Enlistment Date: 21 Jun 1898; Discharge Date: 6 Mar 1899; Death Date: 21 Apr 1948; Cemetery: MT Lawn Cemetery; Cemetery Location: Sharon Hill, Pennsylvania, USA.