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John Bennett 1566–1601

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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B Reliability
B
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

2 researchers on YourRoots have John Bennett in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 5 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 25 Mar 1566 · Wiveliscombe, Somerset, England
Died 17 Oct 1601 · Somerset, England
Father Robert Hebert Bennett
Mother Elizabeth Edney (1537–1597)
Siblings Agnes Bennett, Christopher Bennett, Dorothy Bennett, Edward Bennett, Elizabeth Bennett, Johan Bennett, Margery Bennett, Richard Bennett, Robert Bennett, Thomas Bennett, William Bennett, Xofer Bennett

Researchers connected through John Bennett 1566–1601

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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

In 1566, John Bennett entered the world in Wiveliscombe, Somerset, England, born to robert hebert bennett and elizabeth edney. John Bennett passed away in 1601 in Somerset, England.

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Life Timeline

1566
Birth of John Bennett in Wiveliscombe, Somerset, England
Birth
1601
Death of John Bennett in Somerset, England
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from John Bennett

This ancestor line traces from Newbury, Berkshire, England (1458) to Wiveliscombe, Somerset, England (1566) across 5 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

John Bennett (1566–1601) was born in Wiveliscombe, Somerset, England and died in Somerset, England. 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 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 5 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.

John Bennett's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
John Bennett PTP
1566–1601
Wiveliscombe, Somerset, England
Parents
Unknown
Elizabeth Edney PTP
1537–1597
Wiveliscombe, Somerset, England
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

John Bennett's Descendants

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John Bennett PTP 1566–1601