James Bennett 1691–1752
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2 researchers on YourRoots have James 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: B — verified across 2 independent trees
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Immediate Family
Biography
The story of James Bennett began in 1691 in Charles Parrish, York, Virginia, United States. James Bennett married mary rogers, and had children including anne bennett, benjamin bennett, brambley bennett, bridget bennett, frances sims bennett, francis bennett sims, james bennett, jesse bennett, joseph bennett, lucy bennett, martha bennett, mary anne bennett, mary bennett, nathaniel bennett, priscilla dugger bennett, priscilla bennett, reuben bennett, sarah bennett, william bennett. James Bennett passed away in 1752 in Brunswick, Virginia, United States.
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Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from James Bennett
This ancestor line traces from Christ Church, Middlsx, Virginia, USA (1659) to Charles Parrish, York, Virginia, United States (1691) across 2 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- James Bennett (1691–1752) was born in Charles Parrish, York, Virginia, United States and died in Brunswick, Virginia, United States. 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.
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James Bennett's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record