Cumberland County, Maine - Reuben B. Bennett
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Biography
Reuben B. Bennett
Biographical Review
Cumberland County, Maine
Boston
Biographical Review Publishing Company
1896
Page 624


Reuben B. Bennett, a prominent merchant of Bridgton, was born in the town,
February 25, 1819, son of William and Lois (Flint) Bennett. He is a descendant
of a pioneer of Vermont, from which State his father came to Bridgton. The
youngest of, a family of seven children, six sons and one daughter, he is also
the sole survivor.

Like his brothers, he was reared to farming pursuits. When eighteen years of
age, he began carpentering, which he followed four or five years, still making
his home with his father, however. He next moved to the town of Sweden, and was
there employed in a mill for twelve years. Coming then to Bridgton, he obtained
an engagement at the old Walkerson mill, which stood on the site now occupied by
the Pondicherry mills, and managed it for a long time. On ending this connection
he embarked in mercantile business, which he still pursues. In this venture he
"has been very successful, and at the present time owns two business houses in
the lower village. He has also made considerable profit by buying large tracts
of standing timber, manufacturing it into lumber, and disposing of it at the
leading markets of the vicinity. Mr. Bennett is the architect of his own
fortunes. He has won success by energy, industry, and enterprise under the
guidance of a good judgment.

In 1840 Mr. Bennett w as united in marriage to Miss Johanna Burnell, who was
born in Bridgton, December 22, 1820. Their children were: Wesley, Benjamin F.,
Harriet A., andFrank P. Wesley died when young, Harriet A. in 1893. Frank P. is
the present Postmaster of Bridgton. Mrs. Bennett, a woman of much worth, is an
active member of the Methodist Episcopal church. Mr. Bennett, Sr., is an earnest
advocate of Democratic principles. He is active in public affairs, generously
aiding and encouraging all beneficial enterprises, and is highly esteemed in his
native town.