M. Katharine Jones Bennett

M. Katharine Jones Bennett (November 28, 1861 – April 11, 1950) was an American philanthropist known for her work with the Woman's Board of Home Missions, the Council of Women for Home Missions, and the Presbyterian Board of National Missions.

Biography

Bennett née Jones was born on November 28, 1861 in Englewood, New Jersey. She graduated from Elmira College in 1885.

As a young women Bennett was involved in religious and social service mainly through activities with home missions, which were activities that benefited populations within the United States as opposed to activities in other nations. Early in her life Bennett served as secretary for the Woman’s Board of Home Missions of the Presbyterian Church and the College Settlements Association. She served on the board of the Presbyterian Board of National Missions from 1923 through 41.

Bennett died on April 11, 1950 in Englewood.