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Elizabeth Bennett 1559–1645

Public Tree Person

What is a Public Tree Person?

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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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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2 researchers on YourRoots have Elizabeth 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 2 independent trees

Born 15 Jun 1559 · Bridgewater, Somerset, England
Died 7 Sep 1645 · Weathersfield, Hartford, Connecticut, USA
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, Eleanor Bennett, Elizabeth Bennett, John Bennett, Margery Bennett, Richard Bennett, Thomas Bennett Sr, Thomas Bennett Viii, William Bennett

Researchers connected through Elizabeth Bennett 1559–1645

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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
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Children
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Biography

Elizabeth Bennett was born in 1559 in Bridgewater, Somerset, England, the child of sir robert herbert bennett earl of tankerville and lady emma elizabeth edney countess of edney. Elizabeth Bennett passed away in 1645 in Weathersfield, Hartford, Connecticut, USA.

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Life Timeline

1559
Birth of Elizabeth Bennett in Bridgewater, Somerset, England
Birth
1645
Death of Elizabeth Bennett in Weathersfield, Hartford, Connecticut, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Elizabeth Bennett

This ancestor line traces from St. Stephens, London, Middlesex, England (1479) to Bridgewater, Somerset, England (1559) across 4 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Elizabeth Bennett (1559–1645) was born in Bridgewater, Somerset, England and died in Weathersfield, Hartford, Connecticut, USA. 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 (B) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Elizabeth 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.

Elizabeth Bennett's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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Elizabeth Bennett PTP
1559–1645
Bridgewater, Somerset, England
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Elizabeth Bennett's Descendants

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Elizabeth Bennett PTP 1559–1645