Frank L. Bennett

As printed in 1912

FRANK L. BENNETT.

In placing Frank L. Bennett, well known hardware dealer of Mt. Vernon, in the front rank of Knox county business men, simple justice is done to a biographical fact, recognized throughout this locality by those at all familiar with his history. A man of rare judgment, sound discretion, keen discernment and business ability of a high order, he has managed with tactful success important enterprises and so impressed his individuality upon the community as to gain recognition among its leading citizens and representative men of affairs.

Mr. Bennett was born April 17, 1864, in Groveport, Franklin county, Ohio, and he is the son of Thomas B. and Anna J. (Patterson) Bennett, both natives of Ohio, the father devoting his life to farming in Franklin county, never becoming a resident of Knox county; they are both now deceased.

Frank L. Bennett lived on the home farm until he was fourteen years of age, and there attended the district schools, then went to Springfield, Ohio, entering the shops of William FT. Whiteley, remaining there six years; he then went to Columbus, Ohio, and for four years was in the employ of the Columbus Buggy Company, then after having become very proficient as a mechanic, he went to Galloway, Franklin county, and took charge of the carriage shop of Edward Courtright, and remained there five years, giving his usual high-grade service. Fie came to Mt. Vernon in 1896 and engaged in the hardware business with A. P>. Henderson, under the firm name of Henderson & Bennett. In December, 1901, he sold his interest and in February, 1902, engaged in business for himself at No. 314 South Main street, where he built up a very satisfactory trade and remained until March, 1911, when he moved to more commodious quarters at No. 307 South Main street. He has a neat and attractive store, in which is tastily arranged a large, choice and carefully selected stock of all kinds of hardware, farm implements, tools, plumbers' supplies and builders’ supplies, except lumber. He carries on a very extensive and lucrative trade, which is constantly growing, his customers coming from all over the county, for they here find goods of excellent quality, reasonable prices and honest and courteous treatment.

Mr. Bennett is a stockholder in the Mt. Vernon Ice Company, and as a business man he has been very successful. Politically, he is a Republican and is always active for reforms and improved conditions whenever possible. He has never sought office, but has taken an interest in public matters, regarding it as every man’s duty to vote and uphold what he believes to be right. Fraternally, he is a member of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows and the encampment and the Knights of Pythias, being treasurer of the encampment and the Odd Fellows.

Mr. Bennett was united in marriage on March 22, 1890, to Anna D. Martin, daughter of Dariah and Margaret (Webb) Martin, of Troy, Miami county, Ohio. Both parents are deceased. The modern, pleasant and neatly kept home of Mr. and Mrs. Bennett, on East Hamtramck street, has been blessed by the birth of one child, an interesting daughter, hearing the name Bernice, who is still a member of the family circle.

Mrs. Bennett belongs to the Baptist church, while Mr. Bennett affiliates with the same, being a liberal supporter and a regular attendant, but not a member. Since coming to Knox county he has Avon a vast circle of friends among whom he intends spending the balance of his days.

As printed in Past and present of Knox County, Ohio (1912). See the original pages. Wording is the original; obvious scanning errors have been corrected, and a few may remain.