William Bennett 1703–1777
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3 researchers on YourRoots have William 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: C — verified across 3 independent trees
Researchers connected through William Bennett 1703–1777
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Immediate Family
Biography
The story of William Bennett began in 1703 in Christ Church, Middlesex, Virginia, United States. William Bennett married mary humphrey, and had children including elizabeth anne bennett. William Bennett passed away in 1777 in Pittsylvania, Virginia, United States.
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1Church Records Christ Church Parish, Virginia Births, 1653-1812
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2Record Family Data Collection - Births
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3Record Family Data Collection - Deaths
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4Record Family Data Collection - Individual Records
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5Marriage Records Family Data Collection - Marriages
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6Record Millennium File
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7Marriage Records U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900
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8Record Ancestry.com - http://www.Ancestry.com - Ancestry Family Trees - Online publication - Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com. Original data: Family Tree files submitted by Ancestry members. - This information comes from 1 or more individual Ancestry Family Tree files. This source citation points you to a current version of those files. Note: The owners of these tree files may have removed or changed information since this source citation was created. - Ancestry Family Trees - - http://trees.ancestry.com/pt/AMTCitationRedir.aspx?tid=3050489&pid=11825
Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from William Bennett
This ancestor line traces from Middlesex, Virginia, USA (1679) to christ church, Middlesex County, Virginia, USA (1703) across 2 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- William Bennett (1703–1777) was born in Christ Church, Middlesex, Virginia, United States and died in Pittsylvania, Virginia, United States. 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 (C) based on cross-tree validation.
- Right now, 3 researchers on YourRoots have William 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.
- 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.
Related Records
William Bennett's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record