Grandfather John Alexander Bennett (Canadian). Grandmother Jean Irene Bennett (US citizen.) She was a dentist. They lived in Yenangyat in 1901-1905. He was Superintendent for Burma Oil. Had child, James Gorden Bennett born in Rangoon. Delivered by woman Doctor named Dr. Conte. Jean stayed with the doctor for months before the baby came.

Closest neighbors in Yenangyat were the Sampson's a mile away. They had child born 1904 at home, Todd Sampson. Interested in finding family of Sampson's. I have a photo of them. She says there are only 4 women (European) within 50 miles. But mentions a lot of natives and "servants."

I have photos of John and Jean with their "servants" (one name given as Shau who has a wife and a baby) There may be people still there related to the servants in the photo.

In a letter she mentions the Deputy Commissioner is coming to dinner. Would like to find out who that would have been.

Also mentions a Mr. Jacobs the general manager who "comes up once a week" and who has a Steamer Launch. They had two grown daughters in Calcutta and a grown son.

Yenangyat was on Irrawady River South of Mandalay on west side of river. Sometimes it shows on maps if they are detailed enough. Interested in learning more about Yenangyat (Upper Burma) area, photos, any info, maps. Interested in Burma Oil in that location in early 1900's. Would like to travel there but don't know if there is anything still there and if travel is allowed? Please respond to mixmoseslake@aol.com as I am not on line a lot. Ann Mix