Fifth Generation

139. Lydia ACKLEY was born on 22 Jan 1865 in Bridgeton, Cumberland , New Jersey.^15,40,155 She appeared in the census between 1870 and 1880 in New Jersey. She died on 13 Oct 1955 in Eau Gallie, Brevard, Florida.^155,156 She was buried in Evergreen Memorial Cemetery, Cocoa, Brevard, Florida.¹⁵⁵

Lydia ACKLEY and George Thomas BENNETT were married.^156,157 George Thomas BENNETT (son of Living and Living) was born on 10 Jul 1858 in Salem, Cumberland , New Jersey.¹⁵⁵ He died on 26 Oct 1944 in Eau Gallie, Brevard, Florida.¹⁵⁵ He was buried in Evergreen Memorial Cemetery, Cocoa, Brevard, Florida.¹⁵⁵ Lydia was an accomplished seamstress and did fine hand needlework. They moved to Orlando, Florida in 1907 after George responed to an ad in the Camden paper for someone to assist in opening a sanitarium in Orlando. From the Okeechobee Methodist Church history book: Okeechobee Methodist Church was organized as a "class" by Rev. W.O. Troutman May 1915 with seven members. Later that year the Okeechobee company deeded them land for a church. The frame building erected 1916 served as a church and parsonage. The present brick structure dedicated in 1926. Old building was remolded for the parsonage. Annex built 1924, Educational Building in 1959. Pastors serving this church have been Troutman, Henderson, Bennett, Crowson, Lee, Howell, Standifer, White, Jones, Boyette, and the present pastor the Rev. V.J. Ragsdale. Rev. George Thomas Bennett served as pastor from September 1917 through December 1919. The grandchildren and great grandchildren called George Thomas "Popsey". He had more than one occupation. He was a Methodist minister, a doctor, and while residing in New Jersey, he worked as a druggist (information from census). In his latter years, he lost most of his vision and used to walk his great grandchildren around in Cocoa using his cane. His daughter, Hazel, moved her parents to Eau Gallie six months before his death so she could assist with his care. George Thomas was a Mason and Lydia and Hazel R. were members of the Grand Chapter Order of the Eastern Star of the State of Florida. To the grandchildren and great grandchildren, Lydia was Mam Mam Lydia ACKLEY and George Thomas BENNETT had the following children:

+279	i.	Ethel Wright BENNET.
280	ii.	Hazel Rovilla BENNET157 was born on 3 Apr 1897 in Camden, Camden , New Jersey.157 She died on 16 Dec 1999 in Apopka, Orange, Florida.157 She was buried between 20 Dec 1999 and Jan in Florida Memorial Gardens, Rockledge, Brevard, Florida.157 Space 3, Lot 47, Apostles B Section She.157 Hazel was a School Teacher and after retirement became a Christian Science Practitioner. Clifford was a building contractor. There are many buildings in Eau Gallie that show his handiwork. The Ginter Building, which was there home for years now houses a museum and gift shop. Hazel went to live in the Christian Science Home at Apopka, Florida soon after her 100th birthday Her Obituary appeared in the157 Obituary for Hazel Ginter Melbourne -- Hazel Rovilla Bennett Ginter, 102 a retired school teacher and superintendent, died Thursday, Dec. 16, in Apopka. Mrs. Ginter was born in Camden, N.J. She came to Brevard County in the 1920's from Winter Haven. She began her teaching career at the age of 16 in Winter Haven. After teaching in Eau Gallie for several years, she became a superintendent of the Eau Gallie school district. Mrs. Ginter was a member of Christian Science Church of Eau Gallie. She was a former member of Grand Chapter Order of the Eastern Star of Florida. Survivors include three nieces and one nephew. No calling hours are scheduled. Graveside services will be at p.m. Monday at Florida Memorial Gardens, north of Melbourne. Brownlee and Maxwell Funeral Home in Melbourne is in charge of arrangements. Donations may be made to a charity of one's choice.