This is my maternal Grandfather Harry Bennett, and my Grandmother Isabella Bennett (nee Dent). Harry was born on 15th June 1897 in Cross Street, Darlaston. Isabella was apparently born on 17th November 1897 in Wednesbury, although we have not yet been able to locate her birth certificate.

Harry Bennett worked in one of the metal industries for which the Black Country is famous. In 1921 when he married Isabella he was an iron stamper. During the Great War Harry served as Private 17250 in the 7th Battalion Royal Lincolnshire Regiment. He first serving abroad shortly after January 1st 1916 and was one of the lucky few who survived the war. After the war Harry returned home to Wednesbury where he and Isabella raised a total of nine children. Harry died on 28th December 1953 and is buried in Wednesbury.

Isabella Dent married Harry Bennett on January 22nd 1921 at the Register Office in West Bromwich. Isabella died on October 16th 1974 and is buried with her husband.