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Peter Bennett 1724–1778 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 21 Jun 1724

Birth Location: Middlesex, Virginia, USA

Death Date: 26 May 1778

Death Location: Gretna, Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA

Father: ? Bennett

Mother: Mary Humphrey

Spouse(s): Frances Vardeman

Children(s): None None, None None, Mary Bennett, Elizabeth Bennett, None None, Abner Bennett, None None, Micajah Bennett

Peter Bennett was born in 1724 in Middlesex, Virginia, USA, the child of Bennett And Mary Humphrey. Peter Bennett married Frances Vardeman, and had children including Abner Bennett, Elizabeth Bennett, Mary Bennett, Micajah Bennett. Peter Bennett passed away in 1778 in Gretna, Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA.

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Biography

  • Peter Bennett was born in 1724 in Middlesex, Virginia, USA, the child of Bennett And Mary Humphrey.
  • Peter Bennett married Frances Vardeman, and had children including Abner Bennett, Elizabeth Bennett, Mary Bennett, Micajah Bennett.
  • Peter Bennett passed away in 1778 in Gretna, Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA.

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Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Peter Bennett's Ancestors

Self
Peter Bennett
1724–1778
Birth Place: Middlesex, Virginia, USA
Parents
? Bennett
1703–1777
King and Queen, Virginia, USA
Mary Humphrey
1704–1733
Accomac, Middlesex County, Virginia, USA
Grandparents
William (Bennett) II
1684–1710
Christ Church Parish, Middlesex, Virginia, United States
Sarah Brumwell
1679–1720
Christ Church, Middlesex, Virginia, United States
Great-Grandparents
William Bennett
1659–
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John Bennett
1624–1670

Peter Bennett's Descendants

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Peter Bennett (21 Jun 1724–26 May 1778) m. Frances Vardeman (1729–1809)
  1. 1. 1757–1808 m. Elizabeth Tarpley 1751–1821
    1. 1. Mary (Nancy) Bennett 1790–1832 m. Edward McCain 1787–1850
      1. 1. Casandra McCain 1824–1899 m. William Jarrell 1826–
        1. 1. Williams ((Bill)) Jarrell 1848–1912 m. Elizabeth (M. (Eliza)) Jones 1854–1911
        2. 2. Ellen Jarrell 1855–1929 m. Willis (Elbert) Stafford 1850–1928
        3. 3. Nancy (Jarrell) Gerald 1845–1880
        4. 4. Infant Jarrell 1846–1846
        5. 5. J. (G.) Gerald 1861–1939 m. Rhoda Stanford 1883–1961
        6. 6. Dennis (Bradley) Jarrell 1849–1925 m. Virginia ((Jennie)) Jones 1857–
        7. 7. Asa (Delver) Jarrell 1859–1935 m. Rachel Jarrell 1869–
        8. 8. John (J) Jarrell 1845–1909 m. Rebecca (Elizabeth) Seal 1850–1923
        9. 9. Samuel (L.) Jarrell 1858–1936
        10. 10. James (J.) Jarrell 1848–1888
        11. 11. George (W) Jarrell 1852–1928
        12. 12. Sylvester (Richard) Jarrell 1855–1930
        13. 13. Joseph (Clark) Jarrell 1851–1910
        14. 14. Rodney (R.) Jarrell 1857–1903
        15. 15. Charles Jarrell 1847–1927 m. Amanda (Melvina) Jarrell 1848–1929
        16. 16. William Jarrell 1846–1872
        17. 17. Cordelia Gerald 1869–1940
      2. 2. James McCain 1824–1863
      3. 3. Robert (Edward) McCain 1827–1900 m. Martha (A) Edwards 1835–1914 m. Mary (Charlotte) Wood 1830–1873
        1. 1. William (Edward) McCain 1876–1972 m. Lillian (Ann) Tycer 1885–1917 m. Amy (Irene) Edwards 1888–1980
        2. 2. Martha ((Mattie)) McCain 1878– m. Fleet (Benjamin) Varnado 1876–1954
        3. 3. Cady McCain 1879–
        4. 4. Ollie McCain 1879–
        5. 5. Angus (Bouie) McCain 1861–1936 m. Cora Peake 1867–1933
        6. 6. Jim McCain 1850–1850
        7. 7. Nancy (Floreda (Flora)) McCain 1852–1941 m. Andrew (Edwin) Magee 1851–1934
        8. 8. Frances (Jane) McCain 1854–1882
        9. 9. Michael (Buchannan) McCain 1856–1942
        10. 10. John (Edward) McCain 1858–1858
        11. 11. James ((Jim) Medd) McCain 1863–1931 m. Constance Mccain 1874–
        12. 12. John (Morgan) McCain 1869–1871
        13. 13. Stanford (Chaille) McCain 1871–1873
        14. 14. Thomas (Collier) McCain 1866–
      4. 4. Mary McCain 1819–1883
      5. 5. Nicholas (S) Mccain 1821–1918 m. Rebecca (Ellen) Davis 1832–1899
        1. 1. James (A) McCain 1866–1872
        2. 2. Louella (E) McCain 1871–1930
        3. 3. Robert (Lee) McCain 1869–1949 m. Margarette (Lorena) Poole 1868–1898
        4. 4. Nancy (H) McCain 1852–1937
      6. 6. John (Bennett) McCain 1818–1862
      7. 7. Clarinda McCain 1825–1839
      8. 8. Melissa (Ingram) Mccain 1832–1846 m. Samuel (E) Slocum 1831–
        1. 1. James (S) Slocom 1868–
        2. 2. Randell Slocum 1859–
        3. 3. William Slocum 1862–
        4. 4. Stephen (Ellis) Slocum 1869– m. Blanche (A) Slocom 1869–
        5. 5. Margret Slocum 1864–
        6. 6. Lilly Slocum 1866–
      9. 9. Margret Mccain 1820–1837 m. William (Winter) Simmons 1793–1874
        1. 1. Preston Simmons 1849–1909 m. Letitia Mccain 1875–1943
        2. 2. Mary Simmons 1838–1861
        3. 3. Albertus Simmons 1842–
        4. 4. William (E.A.) Simmons 1842–
    2. 2. Elizabeth (Tarpley) Bennett 1781–1811 m. Stephen Evans 1785–1822 m. Willis (W.) Watson 1782–1857
      1. 1. Anne Evans 1800–1850
      2. 2. Winston Evans 1797–1870 m. Sarah Park 1808–
      3. 3. William (Bennett) Evans 1810–1868 m. Rachel (M) Cotton 1808–1881
        1. 1. William (Clement) Evans 1837–1914
        2. 2. Hardin Evans 1842–1915
        3. 3. Bennett Evans 1845–1914 m. Sarah (Ann (Sallie)) Hagan 1841–1923
        4. 4. Sophia Evans 1835–1900 m. Calloway (Monroe) Webb 1835–1901
        5. 5. Reuben (Vardeman) Evans 1840–1910 m. Mahala Evans 1845–1915
      4. 4. Sophia Evans 1800–1833
      5. 5. Louisa Evans 1812–1830
      6. 6. Stephen (H) Evans 1795–
      7. 7. Bennett (Davis) Evans 1808–1870
      8. 8. Stephen (W) Evans 1813–
      9. 9. Jenette Evans 1816–1880
    3. 3. Winston (B) Bennett 1791–
    4. 4. Reuben Bennett 1782–1838 m. Sally\Sarah Edwards 1787– m. Sarah Robertson 1783–1876
      1. 1. William (Terrell) Bennett 1812–1868
      2. 2. Vespusius Bennett 1816–1862
      3. 3. 1821–
      4. 4. Darius (J) Bennett 1822– m. Mary (Rosetta) Hayden 1812–
        1. 1. Sarah (P) Bennet 1853–
        2. 2. Louisiana Bennett 1855–
      5. 5. Daniel Bennett 1825–1885 m. Sarah (Temperance) Mixon 1834–1885
        1. 1. Reuben (Matthew) Bennett 1859–1923 m. Ella (G) Watson 1866–1916
        2. 2. Leroy (Preston) Bennett 1851–1928 m. Charlotte Bennett 1849–1932
        3. 3. Frederick (Edgar "Major") Bennett 1872–1956
        4. 4. Clarinda (Ellen) Bennett 1856–1948
        5. 5. Mary Bennet 1859–1947
        6. 6. Robert (William) Bennett 1862–1944 m. Cassann Bennett 1864–1936
        7. 7. Annie (Elizabeth) Bennett 1866–1902
        8. 8. Francis (Marie "Fannie") Bennett 1868–1947 m. Wilson (Louis) Willie 1864–1937
        9. 9. Christian Bennet 1874–
        10. 10. Mary (Delphine) Bennett 1854–
        11. 11. Joseph (Alexander 'Alex') Bennett 1858–1934
        12. 12. Charlotte (Christine) Bennett 1875–1969
        13. 13. Alice (Virginia "Jenny") Bennett 1863–1945
      6. 6. Adeline Bennett 1806–1850
      7. 7. Melissa Bennett 1814–
      8. 8. Leroy (Thaddeus) Bennett 1823–1847
      9. 9. David (Robertson) Bennett 1808–1839
      10. 10. Mary Bennett 1818–
    5. 5. Elizabeth ((Daughter)) Bennett 1785–1824 m. 1780–1824
      1. 1. Elizabeth Strozier 1806–1850
        1. 1. Elizabeth (Carolina) Bowles 1831–1905 m. Robert (A.) Reid 1826–1895
      2. 2. Peter (W) Strozier 1814–1888 m. Caroline H 1814–1891
        1. 1. Eugenius (N.) Strozier 1837–1861
        2. 2. John (L.) Strozier 1839–1913 m. Sarah (C) Robertson 1845–1942
      3. 3. Reuben (James) Strozier 1822–1889 m. Mary (Walker) Wright 1828–1919 m. Mattie (Stokes) Pitts 1868–1946
        1. 1. Bennett (Peter) Strozier 1852–1923
        2. 2. Mattie Strozier 1850–1927 m. John (P.) Culver 1845–1925
        3. 3. Sarah (Elizabeth) Strozier 1844–1850
        4. 4. Albert (Wright) Strozier 1870–1948 m. Alice (Evora) Waddell 1878–1969
        5. 5. Reuben (James Strozier) Jr 1857–1918 m. Matie (Lila) Stokes 1868–1946
        6. 6. Edmond (Wilbur) Strozier 1866–1952 m. Nettie (V) Armor 1865–1934
        7. 7. Evie (Elizabeth) Strozier 1867–1960
        8. 8. John (Wiley) Strozier 1854–1927
        9. 9. Henry (Milton) Strozier 1861–1942 m. Ola Strozier 1873–1964
        10. 10. Mary (W.) Strozier 1864–
        11. 11. Josiah Strozier 1859–
        12. 12. Warren Strozier 1869–
      4. 4. John Strozier 1808–
      5. 5. Nancy (Ann Bennett) Strozier 1812–1830
    6. 6. Jincy Bennett 1790– m. John Law 1787–
    7. 7. Asenath Bennett 1796– m. –1817
      1. 1. Cena Cochrane 1816– m. Littleberry (B (Berry)) Bowles 1806–
        1. 1. Mary Bowles 1849–
        2. 2. Pinkney Bowles 1852–
        3. 3. JoAnna Bowles 1853– m. William Evans 1852–
        4. 4. Franklin Bowles 1854– m. Jennie Bowles 1852–
        5. 5. Reuben Bowles 1856–
        6. 6. Mary (Elizabeth) Guffin 1837–1913 m. Robert (Young) Mangum 1838–1914
    8. 8. Peter Bennett 1775– m. Frances Pinkston 1775–
      1. 1. Micajah (Y) Bennett 1807–1856 m. Mary Cotton 1807–1861
        1. 1. Richmond (Oliver) Bennett 1836–1895 m. Sarah (Jane) Moore 1837–1931
        2. 2. John (Pinkston Bennett) Sr 1832–1908 m. Mary (Jane) Davis 1838–1925
        3. 3. Sarah (Frances) Hightower 1829–1892
        4. 4. Mary (Ann Elizabeth) Davis 1838–1915
    9. 9. Mary (Ann (Polly)) Bennett 1802–1852 m. Matthew (Patton) II 1794–1848
      1. 1. George (Barber) Patton 1834–1909 m. Hannah (Lucinda) McMinn 1835–1890
        1. 1. Norris (N.) Patton 1872–
        2. 2. Sarah (Ann) Forgus 1860–1890
        3. 3. Harry (Nance) Patton 1873–1966 m. Nancy (Ann Fletcher) Allen 1878–1961
        4. 4. Susan (Malinda) Cunningham 1864–1889
        5. 5. Eulala (Elizabeth) Patton 1877–1899
        6. 6. Lena (Pauline) Cowan 1875–1952
        7. 7. Molly (Ruth) Patton 1858–1890
        8. 8. Matthew (Robert) Patton 1855–1940 m. Mary (Ethel) Irwin 1869–
        9. 9. Marion (Da) Pace 1868–1951
        10. 10. Ozella (Jane) Green 1861–1930
        11. 11. Emily (H.) Patton 1866–1921
        12. 12. Martha (F.) Patton 1870–
  2. 2. 1750–1825
    1. 1. James Bennett –1826
  3. 3. Mary Bennett 1757–1820 m. John Lawson 1745–1829
    1. 1. Winright Lawson 1773–1821
    2. 2. Adam Lawson 1776–1825
  4. 4. Elizabeth Bennett 1759–1810
  5. 5. 1764–1838 m. 1757–1781
    1. 1. Vincent Snow 1782–1829 m. Mary ((Polly)) Walden 1784–1852
      1. 1. Thomas Snow 1808–
        1. 1. Joseph Snow 1832–
      2. 2. Jabez Snow 1821–1864 m. Parthenia Hughes 1825–1906
        1. 1. Clara (Victor) Snow 1861–1956 m. John (C) Thompson 1857–1916
        2. 2. Valeria (M) Webb 1855–1918
        3. 3. Jabez (S.) Snow 1862–
      3. 3. Terry (Osborne) Snow 1812–1890
  6. 6. Abner Bennett 1766–
    1. 1. George (Abner) Bennett 1830–1861
      1. 1. John (Elisha) Bennett 1860–1916 m. Mollie (Aurelia) Edwards 1864–1952
        1. 1. Myrtle (S) Bennett 1895–
        2. 2. Clyde (Edwards) Bennett 1896–1965 m. Dorothy Hubbard 1905–1978
        3. 3. Elisha (Keen) Bennett 1899–
  7. 7. 1769–1811 m. –1821
    1. 1. 1796–1853
      1. 1. William (Daniel) Bennett 1836–
      2. 2. Winbern (C.) Bennett 1836–
      3. 3. Cyrus (D) Bennett 1826–1906 m. Martha (E.) Ashworth 1839–1930
        1. 1. Eugene (C.) Bennett 1878–1947
        2. 2. John (Abner) Bennett 1867–1941
        3. 3. James (Coleman) Bennett 1873–1960
        4. 4. Gillie (Ann) Dudley 1861–1940
        5. 5. Molly (B.) Bennett 1865–
        6. 6. Alxa Bennett 1876–
      4. 4. Asenath (Ann) Bennett 1820–1895 m. John (Otis Perdue) Jr 1810–1877
        1. 1. William (Colton) Perdue 1849–1930 m. Louisa (P) Law 1850–1921
        2. 2. Cyrus Perdue 1854–1854
        3. 3. Wilmoth (Frances) Hunt 1855–1939
        4. 4. Sarah (Elizabeth) Divers 1844–1921
        5. 5. John (Abner) Perdue 1852–1928
        6. 6. Susan (M) Perdue 1846–1922 m. George (M.) Davis 1849–
        7. 7. James (Otey) Perdue 1858–1935
        8. 8. Julia (Martha) Byrd 1842–1915
        9. 9. Gilley (Ann) Perdue 1840–1850
        10. 10. Jessie (Allan) Perdue 1863–1937 m. Emma (Kate) Bennett 1869–1951
    2. 2. 1805–
    3. 3. 1807–
    4. 4. 1809–
  8. 8. Micajah Bennett 1761–1825 m. Ann Johnson 1761–1830 m. Mary Snow 1752–1811
    1. 1. Sarah (Elizabeth (Sally)) Bennett 1780–1850 m. Weaver (Alexander Cotton) Sr 1768–1836 m. James (Arden) Evans 1773–1799
      1. 1. Mary Cotton 1807–1861 m. Micajah (Y) Bennett 1807–1856
      2. 2. Travis Cotton 1815–1850
        1. 1. William (T) Cotton 1838–
        2. 2. Matthew (Bennett) Cotton 1839–1862
        3. 3. William (Lynch) Cotton 1842– m. Martha Cotton 1848–
        4. 4. James Cotton 1845–
      3. 3. Bennett Cotton 1824–1842
      4. 4. Sarah (M.) Cotton 1815–1857 m. Michael Hindsman 1813–1870
      5. 5. Rachel (M) Cotton 1808–1881 m. William (Bennett) Evans 1810–1868
      6. 6. James (Arden Evans) Jr 1800–1855 m. Mary Malone 1798–1868
        1. 1. Mary (Ann) Evans 1825–1862 m. James (Edward) Harrison 1815–1875
        2. 2. Frances (America) Evans 1835–1853
        3. 3. Emaline (Elizabeth) Evans 1823–1869
        4. 4. James (Arden Evans) III 1827–1872
        5. 5. Andrew (Jackson) Evans 1833–1901
        6. 6. Martha (Antoinette) Evans 1828–
        7. 7. Lavinia (Adalaide) Evans 1838–1878
        8. 8. William (B Evans) Sr 1819–1876
        9. 9. Amanda (Sarah) Hampton 1834–1851
      7. 7. Weaver (Alexander Cotton) II 1822–1896 m. Mary (Elizabeth) Cook 1829–1849 m. Mary (Ann) Wherry 1833–1920
        1. 1. Edgar Cotton 1874–1918
        2. 2. Alice (Virginia) Parrish 1862–1895
        3. 3. Georgia (Ann) Collins 1860–
        4. 4. Andrew (Calvin) Cotton 1873–1942
        5. 5. Margaret (Elizabeth) Willard 1856–1921
        6. 6. John (Wherry) Cotton 1853–1859
        7. 7. Catherine Cotton 1867–1909 m. Virgil (Arthur) Haynie 1868–1938
        8. 8. Weaver (Alexander Cotton,) Jr. 1863–1922
        9. 9. Archibald (Watkins) Cotton 1878–1934 m. Pearl McKinnis 1888–1968
        10. 10. Baby (Daughter) Cotton 1849–1849
        11. 11. Sara (Bennett) Bryant 1855–1929
        12. 12. Mary (Jane) Cotton 1858–1900 m. David (Hodges) Foreman 1854–1938
        13. 13. Minnie (Lee) Aderhold 1868–1906
        14. 14. Ivan Cotton 1875–
      8. 8. Nancy (Mary) Cotton 1810–1855 m. William (Uncle "Billy") Hindsman 1806–1886
        1. 1. Sarah Hindsman 1831–1894
        2. 2. Michael (C) HIndsman 1835–1901
        3. 3. Mariah Hindsman 1833–1880 m. John (Weaver) Cotton 1831–1866 m. James (Washington) Smith 1823–1899
        4. 4. Andrew (Calhoun Lawrence) Hindsman 1834–1916
        5. 5. Nancy (E. Jane) Hindsman 1840–1918
    2. 2. Jesse (J.) Bennett 1812–1875
    3. 3. Jeptha Bennett 1814–
    4. 4. Micajah Bennett 1788–1858 m. Mary (Polly) Boles 1789–
      1. 1. Anna (Cora) Bennett 1829–1875
      2. 2. William (Henry) Bennett 1836–1868
    5. 5. Peter Bennett 1789–
    6. 6. Nancy Bennett 1785–
    7. 7. William Bennett 1790–
    8. 8. Charity (Ann) Bennett 1783–

Peter Bennett's Timeline

6 Records

1724
21 Jun 1724
Birth of Peter Bennett in Christ Church Parish, Middlesex, Virginia, USA
Christ Church Parish, Middlesex, Virginia, USA
1724
21 Jun 1724
Birth of Peter Bennett in Middlesex, Virginia, USA
Middlesex, Virginia, USA
1724
19 Jul 1724
Peter Bennett was baptized
None
1752
1752
Age 28
Peter Bennett was married in Virginia, USA
Virginia, USA
1778
26 May 1778
Age 54
Death of Peter Bennett in Bedford, Bedford, Virginia, USA
Bedford, Bedford, Virginia, USA
1784
1784
Age 60
Peter Bennett resided here in Granville, North Carolina, United States
Granville, North Carolina, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 21 Jun 1724
    Event Place: Christ Church Parish, Middlesex, Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900, Source number: 49.000; Source type: Electronic Database; Number of Pages: 1; Submitter Code: RBA
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 21 Jun 1724
    Event Place: Middlesex, Virginia, USA

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Baptism
    Event Date: 19 Jul 1724

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 1752
    Event Place: Virginia, USA

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1784
    Event Place: Granville, North Carolina, United States
    Record Source: North Carolina, State Census, 1784-1787

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 26 May 1778
    Event Place: Bedford, Bedford, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Gretna, Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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