Near Elkhart in Anderson County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Miles Bennett

Photographed By James Hulse, April 25, 2024

1. Miles Bennett Marker

Inscription. A Soldier in the
Army of Texas, 1836
Born in Indiana
July 26, 1816
Died November 24, 1849

His Wife
Laura Jordon Bennett
Born August 28, 1830
Died December 24, 1925

Erected 1936 by State of Texas. (Marker Number 8736.)

Topics and series. This memorial is listed in this topic list: War, Texas Independence. In addition, it is included in the Texas 1936 Centennial Markers and Monuments series list.

Location. 31° 35.508′ N, 95° 35.296′ W. Marker is near Elkhart, Texas, in Anderson County. Memorial is on Farm to Market Road 861, 0.2 miles north of County Road 103, on the left when traveling north. The marker is located in the western section of the Pilgrim Cemetery. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1559 FM861, Elkhart TX 75839, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Dickinson Parker (here, next to this marker); Rev. Daniel Parker (a few steps from this marker); In Honor of the Veterans Buried at Pilgrim (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Pilgrim Predestinarian Regular Baptist Church (about 300 feet away); Old Pilgrim Church

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(about 300 feet away); Replica of Pilgrim Church (about 300 feet away); a different marker also named Pilgrim Predestinarian Regular Baptist Church (approx. 2 miles away); Site of Henry High School (approx. 2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Elkhart.

Also see . . . Bennett, Miles (1816–1887). Texas State Historical Association (TSHA)

Miles Bennett, son of Armstead and Faith Bennett, was born on July 26, 1816, in Indiana. He was the fourth of seven children, all of whom moved with their parents to Texas in 1834 and settled in an area now in the north part of Houston County. The sons bought land and moved into what is now Anderson County. Miles served in the Texas army from June 1 to September 1, 1836, as a private and was in the battle of San Jacinto. He also served in the Mexican War and one year in the Civil War. His early land grants date from a Class 3 certificate in March 1839 and include a land patent in Anderson County, dated November 14, 1849, but not filed until July 17, 1874. His first wife was Rachel Parker, daughter of Daniel Parker. Rachel, born September 27, 1821, died on December 23, 1843, soon after the birth
Photographed By James Hulse, April 25, 2024

2. Miles Bennett Marker
and death of their first child. They are buried in the same grave in Pilgrim Cemetery, the first persons interred there.

(Submitted on April 30, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)

Additional commentary.
1. Miles Bennett - State of Texas 1936 marker
This marker is a part of the State of Texas Historical markers for the War of Texas Independence. It also has information about the marker from the Atlas of Texas Historical sites including a Texas State marker number.

— Submitted April 30, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.

Photographed By James Hulse, April 25, 2024

3. Miles Bennett Marker

The marker is located at the far right in the photo.

Credits. This page was last revised on April 30, 2024. It was originally submitted on April 29, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 48 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 30, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.