YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

Create a free account to navigate family trees, view ancestors, and discover connections.

Matilda A Bennett 1826–1877 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: abt 1826

Birth Location: Georgia

Death Date: 27 August 1877

Death Location: Thomastown, Leake County, Mississippi, United States of America

Father: William Allen

Mother: Martha Allen

Spouse(s): Henry Justice, Henry Justus, John Bennett

Children(s): Margaret Justus, Sarah Bennett, John Bennett, Martha Trippe, Amanda Gee, Emma Ward, Saphrona Luten, William Bennett, Alonzo Justice, Reesy Bennett

The story of Matilda A Bennett began in 1826 in Georgia. In 1850, Matilda A Bennett resided in Madison, Mississippi, USA. In 1860, Matilda A Bennett resided in District 19, Goodlettsville, Davidson, Tennessee, . Matilda A Bennett married Henry 1817 H L Leslie Justice, Henry L Justus, John Fletcher Bennett, Luke Allen, and had children including Alonzo Samuel Justice, Amanda Gee, Emma R Ward, John Wesley Bennett, Margaret C Justus, Martha M Trippe, Reesy E Bennett, Saphrona Angeline Luten, Sarah Bennett, William A Bennett. Matilda A Bennett passed away in 1877 in Thomastown, Leake County, Mississippi, United States of America.

Find more search results for Matilda Bennett
MB

Reliability Score

This score reflects the reliability of the source family tree. A high rating indicates a trustworthy source with strong data consistency.

Reliability Score:
A
Criteria:
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
  • N/A 0 criteria (Insufficient)

This tree's reliability score:

  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

Biography

  • The story of Matilda A Bennett began in 1826 in Georgia.
  • In 1850, Matilda A Bennett resided in Madison, Mississippi, USA.
  • In 1860, Matilda A Bennett resided in District 19, Goodlettsville, Davidson, Tennessee, .
  • Matilda A Bennett married Henry 1817 H L Leslie Justice, Henry L Justus, John Fletcher Bennett, Luke Allen, and had children including Alonzo Samuel Justice, Amanda Gee, Emma R Ward, John Wesley Bennett, Margaret C Justus, Martha M Trippe, Reesy E Bennett, Saphrona Angeline Luten, Sarah Bennett, William A Bennett.
  • Matilda A Bennett passed away in 1877 in Thomastown, Leake County, Mississippi, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Matilda Bennett's Ancestors

Self
Matilda Bennett
1826–1877
Birth Place: Georgia
Parents
William Marion Allen
1793–1879
Georgia, Georgia, USA
Martha (Patsy) Allen
1795–1844
North Carolina, United States of America
Grandparents
Chloe (Cloe) Collins
1764–1841
Putnam, Georgia, United States
James Allen
1752–1814
Spotsylvania, Spotsylvania, British Crown Colony, Virginia, USA
Great-Grandparents
Sarah Keyes
1721–1798
William Allen
1713–1793
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Ezekiel Keyes
1699–1742
Abigail Barrett
1697–1739
Simon Murphy
1700–1753
Elizabeth Bird
1700–1753

Matilda Bennett's Descendants

1.
MB
Matilda (A) Bennett (abt 1826–27 August 1877) m. Henry ("1817" "H L" Leslie) Justice (1817–Before 1870) m. Henry (L.) Justus (abt 1817–1870) m. John (Fletcher) Bennett (18 February 1818–July 1888)
  1. 1. Margaret (C) Justus 1844–1910 m. John (Burton) Jackson 1839–1924
    1. 1. Lena ((Leoma\Leona) Minnie) Jackson 1881–1943 m. Eugene (Franklin) Grubbs 1877–1963
      1. 1. Charles (Burton) Grubbs 1897–1988 m. Ethel Lee 1902–1965 m. Annie Grubbs 1907– m. Ethel Lee 1907–1991 m. Inny (Wilkerson) Grubbs 1906–1991
        1. 1. Norman (Burton) Grubbs 1920–1956 m. Lera (Hazelwood) Grubbs 1926–
        2. 2. Dorothy (Lois) Grubbs 1925– m. Russell (P) Hyatt 1916–
        3. 3. Sarah (Grubbs) Hill 1934–1983 m. James (Minter) Hill 1923–1979 m. Robert (Lindsay) Maness 1926–2017
        4. 4. Mildred (G) Grubbs 1924–2004 m. R (L) McLeon 1921–
        5. 5. Burton Grubbs 1929–1994 m. Ida Williams 1914– m. Velma (Grubbs) Williams 1900–2002
        6. 6. Dorothy Grubbs 1926–
        7. 7. Burton (Eugene) Grubbs 1929–1994 m. Gladys (L) Swearengin 1934–2006 m. Gara (Elizabeth) Overstreet 1923–
      2. 2. Agnes (G.) Finney 1901–1997
      3. 3. Connell Grubbs 1909–1976 m. Mary (Elizabeth) Painter 1929–1999
  2. 2. Sarah Bennett 1843–1920 m. Joseph (Joshua) Williams 1843–1920
    1. 1. Laura (D) Williams 1875–
    2. 2. Maggie (L) Williams 1883–1974
    3. 3. Katherine (Frances) Long 1873–1946
    4. 4. William (Oscar) Williams 1879–1934
    5. 5. Matilda (Ann) Lovorn 1868–1930
  3. 3. John (Wesley) Bennett 1851–1927
  4. 4. Martha (M) Trippe 1842–1912
  5. 5. Amanda Gee 1854–1936
  6. 6. Emma (R) Ward 1846–1919
  7. 7. Saphrona (Angeline) Luten 1857–1925
  8. 8. William (A) Bennett 1848–1914
  9. 9. Alonzo (Samuel) Justice 1843–1926
  10. 10. Reesy (E) Bennett 1845–

Matilda Bennett's Timeline

5 Records

1826
abt 1826
Birth of Matilda A Bennett in Georgia
Georgia
1850
1850
Age 24
Matilda A Bennett resided here in Madison, Mississippi, USA
Madison, Mississippi, USA
1860
1860
Age 34
Matilda A Bennett resided here in District 19, Goodlettsville, Davidson, Tennessee, USA
District 19, Goodlettsville, Davidson, Tennessee, USA
1874
7 Feb 1874
Age 48
Matilda A Bennett resided here in Georgia
Georgia
1877
27 August 1877
Age 51
Death of Matilda A Bennett in Leake, Mississippi, USA
Leake, Mississippi, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: abt 1826
    Event Place: Georgia
    Record Source:
    [1] 1860 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M653; Residence Date: 1860; Home in 1860: District 19, Davidson, Tennessee; Roll: M653_1246; Page: 267; Family History Libr
    [2] 1850 United States Federal Census
    [3] U.S., Freedman's Bank Records
    [4] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [5] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Madison, Mississippi, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: District 19, Goodlettsville, Davidson, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M653; Residence Date: 1860; Home in 1860: District 19, Davidson, Tennessee; Roll: M653_1246; Page: 267; Family History Libr

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 7 Feb 1874
    Event Place: Georgia
    Record Source: U.S., Freedman's Bank Records

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Texas, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Civil War Pension Index: General Index to Pension Files, 1861-1934

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 27 August 1877
    Event Place: Leake, Mississippi, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Thomastown, Leake County, Mississippi, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

About YourRoots

Family Tree Map

Explore your family tree geographically

Import your GEDCOM file to transform your family tree into an interactive global map. See your roots laid out visually and understand your true geographic heritage.

Powerful tools like "Trace Back To Me" instantly map your family's migration paths from a chosen ancestor all the way back to you.

LEARN MORE
AI Genealogy Research

Discover ancestors beyond "end-of-line" automatically

Import your family tree and let AI expand it for you. AI Ancestor Finder scans "end-of-line" ancestors to uncover their parents across hundreds of family lines at once. AI Deep Research analyzes selected ancestors and family clusters, suggesting relevant records and next steps.

Turn on Auto Research Mode to get new discoveries daily or weekly, so your tree keeps growing even while you're away.

LEARN MORE
DNA Match

Find more DNA matches across all DNA tests

Combine your DNA data with your family tree to unlock the full power of YourRoots DNA Match. Connect with relatives across major testing services — Ancestry, 23andMe, MyHeritage, and more.

View your matches' maps and trees to identify shared ancestors, and soon you'll be able to add them directly to your own tree and map.

LEARN MORE
Ancestry Reports

Ancestry DNA analysis that goes deeper than others

Unlock exclusive reports that reveal your deeper origins.

  • Deep Ancestry Report — Analyze 130+ ethnicities, sub-regions, and 1,800+ communities in one detailed view.
  • Global & Native American Reports — Developed with Stanford researchers to uncover hidden ancestries across all 22 chromosomes.
  • Ancient DNA Series — Compare your DNA with 1,000+ ancient genomes from Viking, Celtic, and early American civilizations.
LEARN MORE