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Josiah Bennett 1722–1785 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 2 February 1722

Birth Location: Preston City, New London, Connecticut, USA

Death Date: 1785

Death Location: Guilford, Windham, Vermont, USA

Father: Thomas Bennett*

Mother: Jemima Harrington

Spouse(s): Susannah Bates

Children(s): Zilpha Bennett

Josiah Bennett was born in 1722 in Preston City, New London, Connecticut, USA, the child of Thomas Bennett And Jemima Harrington. In 1774, Josiah Bennett resided in Scituate, Rhode Island, British America. In 1783, Josiah Bennett resided in Shrusberry, Worcester. Josiah Bennett married Susannah Bates, and had children including Zilpha Bennett. Josiah Bennett passed away in 1785 in Guilford, Windham, Vermont, USA.

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Biography

  • Josiah Bennett was born in 1722 in Preston City, New London, Connecticut, USA, the child of Thomas Bennett And Jemima Harrington.
  • In 1774, Josiah Bennett resided in Scituate, Rhode Island, British America.
  • In 1783, Josiah Bennett resided in Shrusberry, Worcester.
  • Josiah Bennett married Susannah Bates, and had children including Zilpha Bennett.
  • Josiah Bennett passed away in 1785 in Guilford, Windham, Vermont, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Thomas Bennett*
1697–1761
Birth Location: Stonington, New London, Connecticut Colonial America
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Jemima Harrington
1695–1761
Birth Location: Stonington, New London County, Connecticut, United States of America
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Spouses(s)

Susannah Bates
1724–1766
Birth Location: Voluntown, New London, Connecticut, USA
SB

Children(s)

Zilpha Bennett
1754–1810
Birth Location: Rhode Island
ZB

Josiah Bennett's Ancestors

Self
Josiah Bennett
1722–1785
Birth Place: Preston City, New London, Connecticut, USA
Parents
Thomas Bennett*
1697–1761
Stonington, New London, Connecticut Colonial America
Jemima Harrington
1695–1761
Stonington, New London County, Connecticut, United States of America
Grandparents
Isaac Harrington
1668–1728
Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island, United States of America
Sarah Harrington
1671–1744
Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island, United States of America
Great-Grandparents
Benjamin Harrington
1616–1687
Elizabeth White
1622–1701
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Josiah Bennett's Descendants

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Josiah Bennett (2 February 1722–1785) m. Susannah Bates (28 July 1724–1766)
  1. 1. Zilpha Bennett 1754–1810 m. Simeon HARRINGTON 1743–1811
    1. 1. Josiah Harrington 1781–1810
    2. 2. Susannah Wood 1775–1851
    3. 3. Simeon Harrington 1778–1867
    4. 4. Ethan (Lily) Harrington 1766–
    5. 5. Joshua Harrington 1793–1867
    6. 6. Martha Harrington 1786–1833
    7. 7. Peter Harrington 1775–
    8. 8. Elizabeth (Sallie) Martin 1777–1853 m. Nathaniel Bennett 1788–1874
      1. 1. Stephen Bennett 1820–1898
      2. 2. John (H) Bennett 1824–1852 m. Louisa Teressha 1829–
      3. 3. Sarah (M) Bennett 1826–1855
      4. 4. Elizabeth Bennett 1826–1912
      5. 5. WILL (William) Bennett 1818–1930
      6. 6. Mary Bennett 1837–1866
      7. 7. Simeon (Gardner) Bennett 1814–1880
      8. 8. Nancy (Martin) Bennet 1821–1914 m. Robert Felts 1812–1860
        1. 1. Marcus (Luther) Felts 1859–1906 m. Maroney (Dixie Marana) Lewis 1870–1906
        2. 2. John (W) Felts 1852–1919 m. Susanna Ragan 1860–1938
        3. 3. Mary Felts 1844– m. William (Wesley) Watts 1833–1917
        4. 4. George (Russell) Felts 1845–1930
        5. 5. Susan (Jane) Felts 1850–1935 m. Thomas (J) Ford 1856–1927
        6. 6. Anne (Melissa) Felts 1857–1952 m. George (Robards) Milliken 1839–1935
        7. 7. John (B) Felts 1860–1951 m. Martha ("Mattie") Light 1875–1910
        8. 8. Francis Kelley 1847–1920 m. Montgomery Binkley 1834–1891
        9. 9. Woodrow (Wood Cephas) Felts 1843–1864
        10. 10. Catherine (Tennessee "Kitty") Felts 1855–1943 m. Albert (Sidney Floyd) Douglas 1863–1946
        11. 11. A. (R.) Hicks 1849–1925 m. James (D.) Hicks 1840–1926
      9. 9. Thomas Bennett 1814–1880 m. Elizabeth Harper 1824–
        1. 1. Thomas (H) Bennett 1850–1940
        2. 2. Nancy (A) Bennett 1852–1944
        3. 3. John (W) Bennett 1852–1928
        4. 4. Susan (Francis) Bennett 1858–1927
        5. 5. Tennessee Bennett 1865–1923
        6. 6. James (Nathan) Bennett 1846–1928 m. Pernesia (C.) Lantrip 1851–
      10. 10. Green (L) Bennett 1801– m. Lucy (Mary) Daniels 1813–1895
        1. 1. Louisiana ("Lucy") Bennett 1830–1870
        2. 2. Peter Bennett 1828–
        3. 3. John (W.) Bennett 1835–
        4. 4. Joseph Bennett 1836–
        5. 5. Lovey (A.) Bennett 1840–
        6. 6. Lamisa Bennett 1843–
        7. 7. Tennessee Bennett 1848–
      11. 11. William (Aron) Bennett 1818–1853 m. Martha Daulin 1820–
        1. 1. Julia (T Bennett) Reding 1844–1930
      12. 12. Amy Bennett 1835–
      13. 13. Emiline Bennett 1835–

Josiah Bennett's Timeline

5 Records

1722
2 February 1722
Birth of Josiah Bennett in Preston City, New London, Connecticut, USA
Preston City, New London, Connecticut, USA
1774
1774
Age 52
Josiah Bennett resided here in Scituate, Rhode Island, British America
Scituate, Rhode Island, British America
1783
Abt 1783
Age 61
Josiah Bennett resided here in Shrusberry, Worcester
Shrusberry, Worcester
1783
5 Aug 1783
Age 61
Josiah Bennett - Probate in Worcester, Massachusetts, USA
Worcester, Massachusetts, USA
1785
1785
Age 63
Death of Josiah Bennett in Guilford, Windham, Vermont, USA
Guilford, Windham, Vermont, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 2 February 1722
    Event Place: Preston City, New London, Connecticut, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Connecticut, U.S., Town Birth Records, pre-1870 (Barbour Collection), Genealogical Publishing Co.; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; The Barbour Collection of Connecticut Town Vital Records. Vol. 1-55; Author: White, Lorraine Cook, Ed.; Publication Date: 1994-2002; Volume: 35
    [2] American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI), Godfrey Memorial Library; Middletown, Connecticut; American Genealogical Biographical Index; Volume Number: 12
    [3] U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900, Source number: 3512.003; Source type: Pedigree chart; Number of Pages: 18
    [4] Geneanet Community Trees Index
    [5] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1774
    Event Place: Scituate, Rhode Island, British America
    Record Source: Rhode Island Census

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: Abt 1783
    Event Place: Shrusberry, Worcester
    Record Source: Massachusetts, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, Massachusetts, Worcester County, Probate Estate Files; Author: Massachusetts. Probate Court (Worcester County)

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1785
    Event Place: Guilford, Windham, Vermont, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Massachusetts, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, Massachusetts, Worcester County, Probate Estate Files; Author: Massachusetts. Probate Court (Worcester County)
    [2] Geneanet Community Trees Index
    [3] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Date: 5 Aug 1783
    Event Place: Worcester, Massachusetts, USA
    Record Source: Massachusetts, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, Massachusetts, Worcester County, Probate Estate Files; Author: Massachusetts. Probate Court (Worcester County)
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