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John Bennet 1624–1670 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 10 JUL 1624

Birth Location: Wiveliscombe, Somersetshire, England

Death Date: 26 JAN 1670

Death Location: Blainesville, Page County, Virginia, United States of America

Father: Bennet None

Mother: Agnes Bennett

Spouse(s): Mary Berry

Children(s): Mary Johnson, William I

The story of John Bennet began in 1624 in Wiveliscombe, Somersetshire, England. In 1624, John Bennet established residence. John Bennet married Mary Berry, and had children including Mary Johnson, William Peter Bennett I. John Bennet passed away in 1670 in Blainesville, Page County, Virginia, United States of America.

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  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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Biography

  • The story of John Bennet began in 1624 in Wiveliscombe, Somersetshire, England.
  • In 1624, John Bennet established residence.
  • John Bennet married Mary Berry, and had children including Mary Johnson, William Peter Bennett I.
  • John Bennet passed away in 1670 in Blainesville, Page County, Virginia, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Bennet None
1603–1668
Birth Location: Wiveliscombe, Taunton Deane Borough, Somerset, England
B
Agnes Bennett
1607–1660
Birth Location: –
AB

Spouses(s)

Mary Berry
1628–1667
Birth Location: England
MB

Children(s)

Mary Johnson
1665–1743
Birth Location: VA
MJ
William I
1660–1683
Birth Location: Christchurch, Middlesex County, Virginia, United States of America
WI

John Bennet's Ancestors

Self
John Bennet
1624–1670
Birth Place: Wiveliscombe, Somersetshire, England
Parents
Bennet
1603–1668
Wiveliscombe, Taunton Deane Borough, Somerset, England
Agnes Bennett
1607–1660
Grandparents
Thomas Bennett
1570–1616
Wiveliscombe, Taunton Deane Borough, Somerset, England
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

John Bennet's Descendants

1.
JB
John Bennet (10 JUL 1624–26 JAN 1670) m. Mary Berry (1628–1667)
  1. 1. Mary Johnson 1665–1743 m. Col (Joseph Matthaus BALL Owner of Epping Forest Plantation, House of Burgess member, GF of Pres George Washington 62) yrs 1649–1711 m. William Johnson 1669–1707 m. Richard Hewes 1645–1713
    1. 1. Martha Kerr 1685–1771 m. James (Kerr (Immigrant to) America) 1680–1770 m. Augustin Washington 1694–1743
      1. 1. James Kerr 1710–1800 m. Mary (A.) Kerr 1850–1910
        1. 1. Elizabeth Kerr 1732–1780
        2. 2. Mary Kerr 1726–1824
        3. 3. Jane (Ann Kerr) (Carr) 1764–1816 m. Elisha ("Eli" (1755-1816)) LINDSEY 1755–1816
      2. 2. John Kerr 1699–1753
      3. 3. John (Kerr) (Carr) 1703–1777
      4. 4. Samuel Washington 1734–1781
    2. 2. Elizabeth (Bonum,) Straughan\Strachen 1695–1726
    3. 3. Mary Washington 1708–1789 m. Augustine (I Washington, son of) Lawrence 1694–1743 m. Augustin Washington 1694–1743
      1. 1. General (George Washington (1st President of the United) States) 1732–1799
        1. 1. John (Parke) Custis 1753–1785
        2. 2. Martha (Parke) Custis 1756–1773
        3. 3. Daniel (Park) Custis 1751–1754
        4. 4. Frances (Park) Custis 1753–1757
      2. 2. Col (Samuel) Washington 1734–1781
      3. 3. Sybella (Elizabeth) Washington 1738–1809
      4. 4. Charles Washington 1738–1799
      5. 5. Elizabeth (Betty) Washington 1733–1798
      6. 6. Jane Washington 1736–1744
      7. 7. John (Augustine) Washington 1737–1787
      8. 8. Warner Washington 1739–1747
      9. 9. Mary (Mildred) Washington 1739–1740
      10. 10. Lawrence Washington 1717–1752
      11. 11. Lewis Washington 1723–1734
      12. 12. John (Augustine) Washington 1736–1787
  2. 2. William (Peter Bennett) I 1660–1683
    1. 1. William Bennett 1684–1735

John Bennet's Timeline

3 Records

1624
10 JUL 1624
Birth of John Bennet in Wiveliscombe, Somersetshire, England
Wiveliscombe, Somersetshire, England
1624
1624
John Bennet resided here
None
1670
26 JAN 1670
Age 46
Death of John Bennet in Northumberland, New Kent, Virginia, United States
Northumberland, New Kent, Virginia, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 10 JUL 1624
    Event Place: Wiveliscombe, Somersetshire, England
    Record Source:
    [1] Global, Find a Grave® Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current
    [2] Geneanet Community Trees Index
    [3] Global, Find a Grave Index for Burials at Sea and Other Select Burial Locations

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1624
    Record Source:
    [1] Virginia, Compiled Census and Census Substitutes Index
    [2] Age:
    0

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1649
    Event Place: Virginia
    Record Source:
    [1] Virginia Immigrants
    [2] U.S. and Canada, Passenger and Immigration Lists Index, 1500s-1900s, Place: Virginia; Year: 1649; Page Number: 30

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Virginia
    Record Source: Virginia Immigrants

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 26 JAN 1670
    Event Place: Northumberland, New Kent, Virginia, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] Global, Find a Grave® Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current
    [2] Geneanet Community Trees Index
    [3] Global, Find a Grave Index for Burials at Sea and Other Select Burial Locations
    [4] Age:
    45

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Blainesville, Page County, Virginia, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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