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Agnes Mary Bennett 1563–1598

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A Public Tree Person is an ancestor documented independently by multiple YourRoots tree owners. When several researchers' family histories converge on the same person, we publish a shared page that combines what they've documented.

Why this is a Public Tree Person

Full name consistent across 3 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 3 trees
Death year and location consistent across 3 trees

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Reliability Score: B
Medium — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
Verification checklist
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3 researchers on YourRoots have Agnes Bennett in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 4 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 3 independent trees

Born 1 Aug 1563 · Wiveliscombe, Somerset, England
Died 2 Aug 1598 · Wiveliscombe, Somerset, England
Father Sir Robert Herbert Bennett Earl Of Tankerville
Mother Lady Emma Elizabeth Edney Countess Of Edney
Spouse John Yeoman
Siblings Capt Bennett, Christopher Bennett, Dorothy Bennett, Edward Bennett, Eleanor Bennett, Elizabeth Bennett, John Bennett, Margery Bennett, Richard Bennett, Thomas Bennett Sr, Thomas Bennett Viii, William Bennett

Researchers connected through Agnes Bennett 1563–1598

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Biography

Agnes Mary Bennett was born in 1563 in Wiveliscombe, Somerset, England, the child of sir robert herbert bennett earl of tankerville and lady emma elizabeth edney countess of edney. Agnes Mary Bennett married john yeoman. Agnes Mary Bennett passed away in 1598 in Wiveliscombe, Somerset, England.

Sources

  1. 1
    Burial Records England, Select Deaths and Burials, 1538-1991

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    Marriage Records London, England, Church of England Baptisms, Marriages and Burials, 1538-1812

  3. 3
    Probate/Wills UK, Extracted Probate Records, 1269-1975

  4. 4
    Marriage Records Somerset, England, Church of England Baptisms, Marriages, and Burials

  5. 5
    Marriage Records Bristol, England, Church of England Baptisms, Marriages and Burials

Life Timeline

1563
Birth of Agnes Mary Bennett in Wiveliscombe, Somerset, England
Birth
1598
Death of Agnes Mary Bennett in Wiveliscombe, Somerset, England
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Agnes Bennett

This ancestor line traces from South Denchworth, Denchworth Manor, East Locking, Wantage, Berkshire, England (1461) to Wiveliscombe, Somerset, England (1563) across 4 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Agnes Bennett (1563–1598) was born in Wiveliscombe, Somerset, England and died in Wiveliscombe, Somerset, England. 3 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, 3 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.
Use the "Compare Tree" button on any researcher's profile above. You can compare your tree side by side with theirs, see where your records overlap or differ, and collaborate to fill gaps.

Agnes Bennett's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Agnes Mary Bennett PTP
1563–1598
Wiveliscombe, Somerset, England
Parents
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Grandparents
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Unknown
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Agnes Bennett's Descendants

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Agnes Mary Bennett PTP 1563–1598