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Eleanor Bennett 1568–1598

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Full name consistent across 4 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 4 trees
Death year and location consistent across 4 trees

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Reliability Score: B
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  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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4 researchers on YourRoots have Eleanor 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 4 independent trees

Born 5 Mar 1568 · 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
Siblings Agnes Mary Bennett, Capt Bennett, Christopher Bennett, Dorothy Bennett, Edward Bennett, Elizabeth Bennett, John Bennett, Margery Bennett, Richard Bennett, Thomas Bennett Sr, Thomas Bennett Viii, William Bennett
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Biography

Eleanor Bennett was born in 1568 in Wiveliscombe, Somerset, England, the child of sir robert herbert bennett earl of tankerville and lady emma elizabeth edney countess of edney. Eleanor Bennett passed away in 1598 in Wiveliscombe, Somerset, England.

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Life Timeline

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Birth of Eleanor Bennett in Wiveliscombe, Somerset, England
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1598
Death of Eleanor Bennett in Wiveliscombe, Somerset, England
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Oldest Ancestor Line from Eleanor Bennett

This ancestor line traces from Wiveliscombe, Somerset, England, United Kingdom (1472) to Wiveliscombe, Somerset, England, United Kingdom (1568) across 4 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Eleanor Bennett (1568–1598) was born in Wiveliscombe, Somerset, England and died in Wiveliscombe, Somerset, England. 4 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, 4 researchers on YourRoots have Eleanor 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.
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Related Records

Sir Robert Herbert Bennett Earl Of Tankerville
Father
Lady Emma Elizabeth Edney Countess Of Edney
Mother
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Eleanor Bennett's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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Eleanor Bennett PTP
1568–1598
Wiveliscombe, Somerset, England
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Eleanor Bennett's Descendants

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Eleanor Bennett PTP 1568–1598