A History of Masonry in Madison County, Kentucky 1812-1913, compiled 
and written by Robert R. Burnam, 1914, p.  93.

JOHN BENNETT, the next Master of Richmond Lodge, was born in Madison County 
March 22, 1837, and died May 1, 1903.  He was the son of Samuel Bennett and 
Elizabeth Chenault, both of whom were of the best pioneer and Revolutionary 
stock.  The subject of this sketch completed his education at Transylvania 
University just before the war between the States.  He immediately began 
the study of law.  On being admitted to the bar of his native County he 
entered at once upon a most successful professional and business career.  A 
man of the strictest integrity and of a most companionable disposition, he 
counted his friends by his acquaintances.  In addition to practicing his 
profession he was for many years president of the Farmers National Bank and 
was connected with other financial institutions of his County and State.  
He was elected to the State Senate in 1881, serving four years, and again 
in 1895.  During the last term he became a candidate before his party 
caucus for United States Senator, but was defeated by William J. Deboe.  He 
was made a Master Mason August 14, 1880.  Elected Master of his Lodge 
December 27, 1888.  Exalted a Royal Arch Mason in 1880.  Created and 
constituted a Knights Templar December, 1880.  Elected Eminent Commander 
April, 1884.  Gifted with a rare sense of humor as well as a fine 
information, he was a most delightful companion.  None but those to whom 
they were dispensed knew of the many charities performed by John Bennett.  
It can be truly said that he loved his fellowman.

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