Background
Bennett, Robert Root was born on December 12, 1865 in Toledo, Ohio, United States. Son of William Henry and Helen Louise (Root) Bennett.
Bennett, Robert Root was born on December 12, 1865 in Toledo, Ohio, United States. Son of William Henry and Helen Louise (Root) Bennett.
Bachelor of Laws, Columbian (now George Washington University, 1904.
1 son, Tracy William (deceased). Married second, Elsie Havener, August 17, 1917. Admitted to District of Columbia Bar, 1904.
Special agent unites states department Justice, Washington, 1917.
Served as confidential agent War Department, later captain Intelligence Section, General Staff, United States of America, 1917-1919. Confidential mission to Central America, 1919.
Conducted expedition to Yucatan, exploring ancient ruins, for Museum of America Indian, New York, 1930.
Mason. Donor of Bennett medal to Boatswain Leo H. Luksich, United States Coast Guard, for avenging insult to American flag, 1917.
Married Edna M. McCracken, November 6, 1889 (died January 23, 1907). Married second, Elsie Havener, August 17, 1917.