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Corporal Thomas Bennett 1725–1789

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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 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 trees

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C Reliability
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Reliability Score: C
Basic — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
Verification checklist
  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Corporal Bennett in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 2 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: C — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 31 Jul 1725 · Westmoreland, Virginia, USA
Died 7 Jun 1789 · Williamston, Martin, North Carolina
Spouse Mary Oldham (1720–1781)
Children Thomas Tarpley Bennett

Researchers connected through Corporal Bennett 1725–1789

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Immediate Family

Parents
Spouse(s)
Mary Oldham

Biography

In 1725, Corporal Thomas Bennett entered the world in Westmoreland, Virginia, USA. Corporal Thomas Bennett married mary ann oldham, and had children including thomas tarpley bennett. Corporal Thomas Bennett passed away in 1789 in Williamston, Martin, North Carolina.

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Life Timeline

1725
Birth of Corporal Thomas Bennett in Westmoreland, Virginia, USA
Birth
1742
Corporal Thomas Bennett was married in Virginia, United States
Marriage
1789
Death of Corporal Thomas Bennett in Williamston, Martin, North Carolina
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Corporal Bennett

This ancestor line traces from Yeocomico, Westmoreland, Virginia (1672) to Westmoreland, Virginia, USA (1725) across 2 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Corporal Bennett (1725–1789) was born in Westmoreland, Virginia, USA and died in Williamston, Martin, North Carolina. 2 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 (C) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Corporal 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 2 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.

Corporal Bennett's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Corporal Thomas Bennett PTP
1725–1789
Westmoreland, Virginia, USA
Parents
Unknown
Unknown
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
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Corporal Bennett's Descendants

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Corporal Thomas Bennett PTP 1725–1789 m. Mary Ann Oldham PTP 1720–1781