Who was Johan Bennett?

Johan Bennett (1561–1561) was born in Wiveliscombe, Somerset, England and died in Wiveliscombe, Somerset, England. 4 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Johan Bennett 1561–1561

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 4 independent trees

Born 22 Apr 1561 · Wiveliscombe, Somerset, England

Died 29 May 1561 · Wiveliscombe, Somerset, England

Father Sir Bennett (1533–1603)

Mother Elizabeth Edney

Siblings Agnes Bennett, Christopher Bennett, Eleanor Bennett, Elizabeth Belcher, Elizabeth Bennett, Johan Bennett, John Bennett, Margery Bennett, Richard Bennett, Robert Bennett, Thomas Bennett, Xofer Bennett

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Immediate Family

Parents

Sir Bennett

1533–1603

Elizabeth Edney

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Children

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Biography

Johan Bennett was born in 1561 in Wiveliscombe, Somerset, England, the child of sir robert herbert bennett and elizabeth edney. Johan Bennett passed away in 1561 in Wiveliscombe, Somerset, England.

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Birth of Johan Bennett in Wiveliscombe, Somerset, England

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Death of Johan Bennett in Wiveliscombe, Somerset, England

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Johan Bennett

This ancestor line traces from Toulouse, Jura, Franche-Comte, France (1000) to Wiveliscombe, Somerset, , England (1561) across 24 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Johan Bennett (1561–1561) 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 Johan 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 24 generations of this lineage geographically.
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