Who was Agnes Bennett?

Agnes Bennett (1563–1598) was born in Wiveliscombe, Somerset, England and died in Wiveliscombe, Somerset, England. 14 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Right now, 14 researchers on YourRoots have Agnes in their trees. The ancestor migration map traces 4 generations of this lineage.

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Agnes Bennett 1563–1598

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 14 independent trees

Born 1 Aug 1563 · Wiveliscombe, Somerset, England

Died 2 Aug 1598 · Wiveliscombe, Somerset, England

Father Sir Bennett (1533–1603)

Mother Elizabeth Edney

Siblings Christopher Bennett, Eleanor Bennett, Elizabeth Belcher, Elizabeth Bennett, Johan Bennett, John Bennett, Margery Bennett, Richard Bennett, Robert Bennett, Thomas Bennett, Xofer Bennett

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Immediate Family

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Sir Bennett

1533–1603

Elizabeth Edney

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Children

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Biography

The story of Agnes Bennett began in 1563 in Wiveliscombe, Somerset, England. Agnes Bennett passed away in 1598 in Wiveliscombe, Somerset, England.

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Birth of Agnes Bennett in Wiveliscombe, Somerset, England

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1598

Death of Agnes Bennett in Wiveliscombe, Somerset, England

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Agnes Bennett

This ancestor line traces from Wiveliscombe, Somerset, England, United Kingdom (1472) to Wiveliscombe, Somerset, England (1563) across 4 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Agnes Bennett (1563–1598) was born in Wiveliscombe, Somerset, England and died in Wiveliscombe, Somerset, England. 14 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (B) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 14 researchers on YourRoots have Agnes in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 4 generations of this lineage geographically.
: It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
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