Who was Edith Bennett*?

Edith Bennett* (1527–1576) was born in Little Melton, Norfolk, England and died in Malden, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA. 8 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Edith Amos Bennett* 1527–1576

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C 1 criteria (Basic)

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 8 independent trees

Born 1 Jan 1527 · Little Melton, Norfolk, England

Died 17 May 1576 · Malden, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA

Father Thomas William Bennett

Mother Lady Agnes Ann Countess Of Tankerville Molyns 14Th Ggm

Spouse Richard Rogers Calle Call Cosford Cale Colle Calles

Children George Cosford

Siblings Anna Bennett, Avis Bennett, Edmund Bennett, Elizabeth Bennett, John Bennett, Margaret Bennett, Richard Bennett, Thomas Bennett

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Immediate Family

Parents

Thomas William Bennett

Lady Agnes Ann Countess Of Tankerville Molyns 14Th Ggm

Spouse(s)

Richard Rogers Calle Call Cosford Cale Colle Calles

Children

George Cosford

Biography

In 1527, Edith Amos Bennett entered the world in Little Melton, Norfolk, England, born to thomas william bennett and lady agnes ann countess of tankerville molyns 14th ggm. Edith Amos Bennett married richard rogers calle call cosford cale colle calles, and had children including george cosford. Edith Amos Bennett passed away in 1576 in Malden, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA.

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Life Timeline

1527

Birth of Edith Amos Bennett in Little Melton, Norfolk, England

Birth

1576

Death of Edith Amos Bennett in Malden, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Edith Bennett*

This ancestor line traces from Wallingford, Berkshire, England, United Kingdom (1503) to Little Melton, Norfolk, England (1527) across 2 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Edith Bennett* (1527–1576) was born in Little Melton, Norfolk, England and died in Malden, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA. 8 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, 8 researchers on YourRoots have Edith 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.
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