Walter BENNETT 1732–1805
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3 researchers on YourRoots have Walter BENNETT in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 2 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, with linked records
Researchers connected through Walter BENNETT 1732–1805
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Immediate Family
Biography
In 1732, Walter BENNETT entered the world in Shaftsbury, Holy Trinity, Dorset, England, born to edith monketon. Walter BENNETT had children including robert e bennett. Walter BENNETT passed away in 1805 in Shaftesbury, St James, Dorset, England.
Sources
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1Baptism Records England & Wales, Christening Index, 1530-1980
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2Baptism Records England, Select Births and Christenings
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3Church Records England, Select Dorset Church of England Parish Registers
Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from Walter BENNETT
This ancestor line traces from Fontmell Magna, Dorset, England (1715) to Shaftsbury, Holy Trinity, Dorset, England (1732) across 2 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Walter BENNETT (1732–1805) was born in Shaftsbury, Holy Trinity, Dorset, England and died in Shaftesbury, St James, Dorset, 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 Walter 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 2 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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Walter BENNETT's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record