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Elizabeth Bennett 1562–1637

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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 11 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 11 trees
Death year and location consistent across 11 trees

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B Reliability
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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
  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

11 researchers on YourRoots have Elizabeth Bennett in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 9 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 11 independent trees

Born 31 May 1562 · Wiveliscombe, Somerset, England
Died 12 Jul 1637 · Wiveliscombe, Somerset, England
Father Sir Robert Herbert Earl Of Tankerville Bennett
Mother Lady Elizabeth Edney
Siblings Agnes Bennett, Dorothy Bennett, Edward Bennett, Eleanor Bennett, Elizabeth Belcher, Johan Bennett, John Bennett, Margery Bennett, Xofer Bennett
Records
Somerset, England, Church of England … Marriage
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Researchers connected through Elizabeth Bennett 1562–1637

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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

The story of Elizabeth Bennett began in 1562 in Wiveliscombe, Somerset, England. Elizabeth Bennett passed away in 1637 in Wiveliscombe, Somerset, England.

Sources

  1. 1
    Marriage Records Somerset, England, Church of England Baptisms, Marriages, and Burials

  2. 2
    Record Marriage

Life Timeline

1562
Birth of Elizabeth Bennett in Wiveliscombe, Somerset, England
Birth
1637
Death of Elizabeth Bennett in Wiveliscombe, Somerset, England
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Elizabeth Bennett

This ancestor line traces from Great Weldon, Northamptonshire, England, United Kingdom (1314) to Wiveliscombe, Somerset, England, United Kingdom (1562) across 9 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Elizabeth Bennett (1562–1637) was born in Wiveliscombe, Somerset, England and died in Wiveliscombe, Somerset, England. 11 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, 11 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 9 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.

Related Records

Sir Robert Herbert Earl Of Tankerville Bennett
Father
Lady Elizabeth Edney
Mother
Elizabeth Bennett in the US Census
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Elizabeth Bennett's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Elizabeth Bennett PTP
1562–1637
Wiveliscombe, Somerset, England
Parents
Unknown
Unknown
Grandparents
Unknown
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Elizabeth Bennett's Descendants

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Elizabeth Bennett PTP 1562–1637