Gaston, Joseph.  "The Centennial History of Oregon, 1811-1912."  Vol. 2. 
Chicago, Clarke Publishing Co., 1912. p. 757.
 
THOMAS F. BENNETT

     is engaged in the wholesale and retail butchering and meat business, having
his residence and headquarters at Eugene, Lane county, this state. He was born
in Bruce county, Ontario, November 11, 1864, a son of Thomas and Anna (Manuel)
Bennett. His father was a native of Ireland and grew to manhood in his, native
country, where he learned and followed the trade of shoemaker. While yet a young
man, he emigrated to Canada and while there, was married and established his
home. At middle age, when he was in the best years of his life, he was suddenly
removed from his earthly labors by accidentally drowning, leaving his widow the
guardian of their thirteen children, the youngest of whom is the subject of this
review.
     Thomas F. Bennett at the age of seven years, removed with his mother from
Ontario, Canada, to Cook county, Illinois. He remained with his mother during
his early years and received his education in the common schools. While yet a
young man, he removed to California, and while there learned the butchering
trade, in all its various phases. In 1894, he removed to,Oregon, settling in
Eugene, where he established himself in the meat business, conducting a general
wholesale and retail market. His knowledge in his chosen field and occupation
enables, him, not only to do his slaughtering, but he also cures his hams and
bacon for market and manufactures sausage and refines lard.
     He chose for his partner in life, Miss Nellie J. French, of Dunsmir,
California, and to this union one son has been born, Frank. Mr. Bennett is a
member of K. P. Lodge, No. 33; of Aerie No. 275, Fraternal Order of Eagles of
Eugene; and a member of Eugene Encampment, No. 115, Woodmen of the World. Mr.
Bennett is known among his acquaintances as a man abounding in that energy and
resourcefulness so characteristic of the Celtic race. He is alive and attentive
to his business interests seeking at all times to enlarge and extend the limits
of his trade.  In his shop can be found only first-class goods, at prices which
permit him to compete with the best and largest dealers in western Oregon. He
is, a public-spirited man, ready to give his influence and assistance in the
advancement of the best interests of the community.


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Submitted to the Oregon Bios. Project in March 2007 by Diana Smith. Submitter
has no additional information about the person(s) or family mentioned above.