Who was Thomas Bennett?

Thomas Bennett (1706–1769) was born in Stratford, Fairfield, Connecticut, USA and died in Southbury, New Haven, Connecticut, USA. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Thomas Bennett 1706–1769

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

Born 25 Aug 1706 · Stratford, Fairfield, Connecticut, USA

Died 25 Aug 1769 · Southbury, New Haven, Connecticut, USA

Father Thomas Bennett Capt

Mother Mary Booth

Siblings Abraham Bennett, Anna Bennett, Bethia Bennett, Damaras Bennett, Deborah Bennett, Ephraim Bennett, Eunice Bennett, Mary Bennett, Rebecca Bennett

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Immediate Family

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Thomas Bennett Capt

Mary Booth

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Children

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Biography

In 1706, Thomas Bennett entered the world in Stratford, Fairfield, Connecticut, USA, born to thomas bennett capt and mary booth. Thomas Bennett passed away in 1769 in Southbury, New Haven, Connecticut, USA.

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Birth of Thomas Bennett in Stratford, Fairfield, Connecticut, USA

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1769

Death of Thomas Bennett in Southbury, New Haven, Connecticut, USA

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Thomas Bennett

This ancestor line traces from Cranfield, Central Bedfordshire Unitary Authority, Bedfordshire, England (1589) to Stratford, Fairfield, Connecticut, United States (1706) across 5 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Thomas Bennett (1706–1769) was born in Stratford, Fairfield, Connecticut, USA and died in Southbury, New Haven, Connecticut, USA. 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 Thomas 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.
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