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John Bennett 1605–1663

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 5 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 5 trees
Death year and location consistent across 5 trees

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C Reliability
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Reliability Score: C
Basic — 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

5 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: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: C — verified across 5 independent trees

Born 17 Oct 1605 · Wiveliscombe, Somerset, , England
Died 29 Jun 1663 · Marblehead, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
Spouse Margaret Palmer
Children Mary Margaret Bennett

Researchers connected through John Bennett 1605–1663

and 4 more tree owners connected with John Bennett 1605–1663

Immediate Family

Biography

John Bennett was born in 1605 in Wiveliscombe, Somerset, England. John Bennett married margaret palmer, and had children including mary margaret bennett. John Bennett passed away in 1663 in Marblehead, Essex, Massachusetts, United States.

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Life Timeline

1605
Birth of John Bennett in Wiveliscombe, Somerset, England
Birth
1663
Death of John Bennett in Marblehead, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from John Bennett

This ancestor line traces from Lovedays Manor, Elmington, Oxfordshire, England (1465) to Wiveliscombe, Somerset, , England (1605) across 5 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

John Bennett (1605–1663) was born in Wiveliscombe, Somerset, , England and died in Marblehead, Essex, Massachusetts, United States. 5 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 (C) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 5 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
1605–1663
Wiveliscombe, Somerset, , England
Parents
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Grandparents
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John Bennett's Descendants

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John Bennett PTP 1605–1663