Who was John BENNETT?

John BENNETT (1566–1601) was born in Somerset, England and died in Somerset, England. 3 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Right now, 3 researchers on YourRoots have John in their trees. The ancestor migration map traces 4 generations of this lineage.

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John BENNETT 1566–1601

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Why this is a Public Tree Person

Full name consistent across 3 independent trees

Birth year and location consistent across 3 trees

Death year and location consistent across 3 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)

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3 researchers on YourRoots have John 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 3 independent trees

Born 25 Mar 1566 · Somerset, England

Died 17 Oct 1601 · Somerset, England

Father Robert Bennett 13Ggf

Mother Elizabeth Edney 13Ggm

Siblings Agnes Bennett, Christopher Bennett, Dorothy Bennett, Edward Bennett, Eleanor Bennett, Elizabeth Belcher, Elizabeth Bennett, Johan Bennett, Margery Bennett, Richard Bennett, Robert Bennett, Thomas Bennett 12Ggf, William Bennett

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Researchers connected through John BENNETT 1566–1601

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Immediate Family

Parents

Robert Bennett 13Ggf

Elizabeth Edney 13Ggm

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

No children recorded

Biography

The story of John BENNETT began in 1566 in Somerset, England. John BENNETT passed away in 1601 in Somerset, England.

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Life Timeline

1566

Birth of John BENNETT in Somerset, England

Birth

1601

Death of John BENNETT in Somerset, England

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from John BENNETT

This ancestor line traces from England (1485) to Somerset, England (1566) across 4 generations.

Direct Lineage

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Frequently Asked Questions

: John BENNETT (1566–1601) was born in Somerset, England and died in Somerset, England. 3 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, 3 researchers on YourRoots have John 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.