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Reuben Bennett 1782–1838 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 29 Nov 1782

Birth Location: St. Stephens Parish, Northumberland, Virginia

Death Date: 16 Dec 1838

Death Location: St. Tammany Parish, Louisiana

Father: None None

Mother: Elizabeth Tarpley

Spouse(s): Sally\Sarah Edwards, Sarah Robertson

Children(s): William Bennett, Vespusius Bennett, None None, Darius Bennett, Daniel Bennett, Adeline Bennett, Melissa Bennett, Leroy Bennett, David Bennett, Mary Bennett

The story of Reuben Bennett began in 1782 in St. Stephens Parish, Northumberland, Virginia. Reuben Bennett married Sally Sarah Edwards, Sarah Robertson, and had children including Adeline Bennett, Daniel Bennett, Darius J Bennett, David Robertson Bennett, Leroy Thaddeus Bennett, Mary Bennett, Melissa Bennett, Reuben Bennett Iii, Vespusius Bennett, William Terrell Bennett. Reuben Bennett passed away in 1838 in St. Tammany Parish, Louisiana.

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Biography

  • The story of Reuben Bennett began in 1782 in St. Stephens Parish, Northumberland, Virginia.
  • Reuben Bennett married Sally Sarah Edwards, Sarah Robertson, and had children including Adeline Bennett, Daniel Bennett, Darius J Bennett, David Robertson Bennett, Leroy Thaddeus Bennett, Mary Bennett, Melissa Bennett, Reuben Bennett Iii, Vespusius Bennett, William Terrell Bennett.
  • Reuben Bennett passed away in 1838 in St. Tammany Parish, Louisiana.

Immediate Family

Parents

None None
1757–1808
Birth Location: Staunton City, Virginia, USA
Elizabeth Tarpley
1751–1821
Birth Location: Richmond, Virginia, USA
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Spouses(s)

Sally\Sarah Edwards
1787–
Birth Location: Georgia
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Sarah Robertson
1783–1876
Birth Location: Burke County, Georgia, USA
SR

Children(s)

William Bennett
1812–1868
Birth Location: St Tammany, Louisiana, United States
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Vespusius Bennett
1816–1862
Birth Location: St Tammany, Louisiana, United States
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None None
1821–
Birth Location: St Tammany, Louisiana, United States
Darius Bennett
1822–
Birth Location: St Tammany, Louisiana, United States
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Daniel Bennett
1825–1885
Birth Location: St Tammany Parish, Louisiana, USA
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Adeline Bennett
1806–1850
Birth Location: St Tammany, Louisiana, United States
AB
Melissa Bennett
1814–
Birth Location: St Tammany, Louisiana, United States
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Leroy Bennett
1823–1847
Birth Location: St Tammany, Louisiana, United States
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David Bennett
1808–1839
Birth Location: St Tammany, Louisiana, United States
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Mary Bennett
1818–
Birth Location: St Tammany, Louisiana, United States
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Reuben Bennett's Ancestors

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Reuben Bennett
1782–1838
Birth Place: St. Stephens Parish, Northumberland, Virginia
Parents
1757–1808
Staunton City, Virginia, USA
Elizabeth Tarpley
1751–1821
Richmond, Virginia, USA
Grandparents
Peter Bennett
1724–1778
Middlesex, Virginia, USA
Frances Vardeman
1729–1809
Goochland, Goochland, Virginia, USA
James Tarpley
1692–1765
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Mary ((Peaches)) Tarpley
1708–1758
King and Queen County, Virginia, USA
Great-Grandparents
? Bennett
1703–1777
Mary Humphrey
1704–1733
William I
1698–1789
Magdelina Peterson
1702–1752
1651–1713
1669–1718
Thomas Camp\Kemp
1661–1711
Catherine Southern
1670–1715
2nd-Great-Grandparents
William II
1684–1710
Sarah Brumwell
1679–1720
Johannes Vardeman
1668–1714
Margaret Evans
1672–1714
1625–1663
Mary Brassier
1629–1708
James Biddlecomb
1634–1687
Mary Brasseur
1645–1713
1635–1704
Mary Ewen\Ewing
1641–1672

Reuben Bennett's Descendants

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Reuben Bennett (29 Nov 1782–16 Dec 1838) m. Sally\Sarah Edwards (abt 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
      1. 1. Barbara Bennett 1883–
      2. 2. Ellen (L) Bennett 1884–
      3. 3. Ernest (Leroy) Bennett 1886–1963 m. Delia (Matilda) Bennett 1895–1957
        1. 1. Archie (Felton) Bennett 1920–1969 m. Theresa Bennett 1929–2015
        2. 2. Rufus (R) Bennett 1913–1998 m. Milbry (L) Stevens 1911–
        3. 3. Martha (Josephine) Benett 1916–2004 m. Orville (James) Chadwick 1912–2011
        4. 4. Luda Benett 1919–
      4. 4. Sarah (E) Bennett 1887–
      5. 5. Effie (Etta) Bennett 1889–1970
      6. 6. Ruby (C) Bennett 1891– m. Oscar (W) Varnado 1892–
        1. 1. August (Emmett) Varnado 1922–1997
        2. 2. Carl Varnado 1925–
        3. 3. Ruben Varnado 1918–
        4. 4. Dewitt Varnado 1921–
      7. 7. August (Rudolph) Bennett 1893–1956 m. Nettie (B) Stanga 1900–1985
      8. 8. Edna (A) Bennett 1895–
      9. 9. Daisy (A) Bennett 1897–
      10. 10. Andrew (R) Bennett 1900–1985 m. Gertrude Holliday 1899–1978
        1. 1. Giles (R) Bennett 1931–1955
        2. 2. Wennie (Mae) Bennett 1926–
        3. 3. Sidney ((Pete) D) Bennett 1935–2009
      11. 11. Katie (C) Bennett 1902–1970 m. Ora (Lorenzo) Oakley 1896–1982
        1. 1. Chester (Edward) Oakley 1936–2014
      12. 12. Mathew (J) Bennett 1907–
    2. 2. Leroy (Preston) Bennett 1851–1928 m. Charlotte Bennett 1849–1932
      1. 1. Henry (Phillip) Bennett 1882–1914
      2. 2. Corona Bennet 1874–
      3. 3. Augusta Bennet 1876–
      4. 4. Ida Bennet 1880–1958 m. Arthur (Arnold) Stanga 1876–1959
        1. 1. Clyde (M) Stanga 1903–1920
        2. 2. Edward Stanga 1918–
    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
      1. 1. Sarah (Emma) McIntyre 1887–1983
    7. 7. Annie (Elizabeth) Bennett 1866–1902
    8. 8. Francis (Marie "Fannie") Bennett 1868–1947 m. Wilson (Louis) Willie 1864–1937
      1. 1. Ginetta ("Nettie") Willie 1887–1967
      2. 2. Edgar Willie 1889–1964
      3. 3. Alma Willie 1894–1968
      4. 4. Hezzie (W) Willie 1891–1912
      5. 5. Lelia ("Lela" Ella) Willie 1896–1951
      6. 6. Avery (M) Willie 1898–1899
      7. 7. Mayanna Willie 1899–1976
      8. 8. Annie (C) Willie 1900–1980
      9. 9. Hosea (D) Willie 1902–1972
      10. 10. Hovie Willey 1904–
      11. 11. Vivian (Viver) Willie 1905–1975
      12. 12. Howard Willie 1907–1997
      13. 13. Louis (Robert) Willie 1885–1921
    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–

Reuben Bennett's Timeline

8 Records

1782
29 November 1782
Birth of Reuben Bennett in St Stephens Parish, Northumberland, Virginia, USA
St Stephens Parish, Northumberland, Virginia, USA
1782
14 Feb 1782
Birth of Reuben Bennett in St. Stephens Parish, Northumberland, Virginia
St. Stephens Parish, Northumberland, Virginia
1782
29 Nov 1782
Birth of Reuben Bennett
None
1804
17 Nov 1804
Age 22
Reuben Bennett was married in Oglethorpe, Georgia
Oglethorpe, Georgia
1820
1820
Age 38
Reuben Bennett resided here in St Helena, Louisiana, United States
St Helena, Louisiana, United States
1830
1830
Age 48
Reuben Bennett resided here in St Helena, Louisiana, USA
St Helena, Louisiana, USA
1838
16 Dec 1838
Age 56
Death of Reuben Bennett in St Tammany Parish, Louisiana, USA
St Tammany Parish, Louisiana, USA
1838
16 Dec 1838
Age 56
Death of Reuben Bennett in St. Tammany Parish, Louisiana
St. Tammany Parish, Louisiana

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 29 November 1782
    Event Place: St Stephens Parish, Northumberland, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Radfordville, Perry, Alabama; Roll: M653_20; Page: 631; Image: 129; Family History Library Film: 803020

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 14 Feb 1782
    Event Place: St. Stephens Parish, Northumberland, Virginia

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 29 Nov 1782

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 17 Nov 1804
    Event Place: Oglethorpe, Georgia
    Record Source: Georgia Marriages, 1699-1944

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: Abt. 1809
    Event Place: Wilkes County, Georgia, USA

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1820
    Event Place: St Helena, Louisiana, United States
    Record Source: 1820 United States Federal Census, 1820 U S Census; Census Place: St Helena, Louisiana; Page: 367; NARA Roll: M33_30; Image: 77

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1830
    Event Place: St Helena, Louisiana, USA
    Record Source: 1830 United States Federal Census, 1830; Census Place: St Helena, Louisiana; Series: M19; Roll: 43; Page: 61; Family History Library Film: 0009686

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 16 Dec 1838
    Event Place: St Tammany Parish, Louisiana, USA

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 16 Dec 1838
    Event Place: St. Tammany Parish, Louisiana
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