Who was John Bennett?

John Bennett (1849–1919) was born in Virginia, United States and died in Grafton, Taylor, West Virginia, United States. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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John Hoffman Bennett 1849–1919

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C 1 criteria (Basic)

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 26 Jan 1849 · Virginia, United States

Died 26 Dec 1919 · Grafton, Taylor, West Virginia, United States

Father Jacob S Bennett

Mother Elizabeth Gainer

Siblings Alfred Bennett, Asa Bennett, David Hess Bennett, Emery Bennett, Greenberry Bennett, John Bennett, Jonathan P Bennett, Mary Ellen Bennett, Mary J Bennett, Minerva Catherine Bennett, Nelson S Bennett, Rachel Bennett

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Immediate Family

Parents

Jacob S Bennett

Elizabeth Gainer

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

No children recorded

Biography

In 1849, John Hoffman Bennett entered the world in Virginia, United States, born to jacob s bennett and elizabeth gainer. John Hoffman Bennett passed away in 1919 in Grafton, Taylor, West Virginia, United States.

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1849

Birth of John Hoffman Bennett in Virginia, United States

Birth

1919

Death of John Hoffman Bennett in Grafton, Taylor, West Virginia, United States

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Oldest Ancestor Line from John Bennett

This ancestor line traces from Ireland (1705) to Virginia, United States (1849) across 6 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: John Bennett (1849–1919) was born in Virginia, United States and died in Grafton, Taylor, West 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.
: 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 6 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.
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