Benjamin G. Lockett

Benjamin G. Lockett

• Father: (?) Lockett
• Mother: Unknown (?)

• Benjamin G. Lockett was born circa 1829 in Georgia.
• William Lockett and Frances (?) appeared in the US federal census of 1 June 1850 in Crawford County, Georgia. Other members of the household included Benjamin G. Lockett.
• He was a trader, according to the 1850 census.
• He married Unknown (?) circa 1852.
• Benjamin G. Lockett became a widower at the circa 1859 death of his wife Unknown (?)
• Benjamin G. Lockett appeared in the US federal census of 1 June 1860 in Macon, Bibb County, Georgia, and Sarah Bridges, age 52, who may be Benjamin's mother-in-law.. Other members of the household included James Lockett, William Lockett and Lucy Lockett.
• He was a planter, according to the 1860 census.
• The following appeared on 28 October 1865 in The Macon Daily Telegraph: Will be sold to the highest bidder, on the 2nd Tuesday in December, 1865, for Cash, the Plantation belonging to the estate of William Lockett, dec'd, situated in Crawford county, and adjoining Ewell Webb, John Dent and others-- the place contains 1,500 acres, is well improved in all respects, with accommodations for 35 hands, and is one of the best plantations in the county, either for cotton or grain. Also, all the Mules, Horses, Hogs, Cattle, Crops of all kinds, together with Wagons, Carts and farming and other utensils of all kinds. The sale will take place on the premises, commencing at 10 o'clock, and will continue from day to day, untill all the property is sold. Terms Cash. Benj. G. Lockett, Ex'r of Wm. Lockett, Dec'd. For further information apply on the premises or to L. N. Whittle, Macon, Ga.

• Last Edited: 6 Mar 2009