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Rufus Bennett 1754–1842 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1754

Birth Location: Preston City, New London, Connecticut, United States

Death Date: 20 Apr 1842

Death Location: Wilkes-Barre, Luzerne, Pennsylvania, United States

Father: Isaac Bennett

Mother: Elizabeth Sheldon

Spouse(s): Martha Bennett

Children(s): Patty Bennett, Elmer Bennett, William Bennett, Welles Bennett, Thomas Bennett, Mary Bennett, Rufus Bennett, Selsta Bennett, Marinda Bennett, Sarah Bennett, Elreid Bennett

In 1754, Rufus Bennett entered the world in Preston City, New London, Connecticut, United States, born to Isaac Bennett And Elizabeth Sheldon. Rufus Bennett married Martha Bennett, and had children including Elmer R Bennett, Elreid Rockwell Bennett, Marinda Bennett, Mary Ann Bennett, Patty M Bennett, Rufus H Bennett, Sallie Bennet, Sarah Sally Bennett, Selsta Celesta Bennett, Thomas Ransom Bennett, Welles Perse Bennett, William Bennett. Rufus Bennett passed away in 1842 in Wilkes-Barre, Luzerne, Pennsylvania, United States.

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Biography

  • In 1754, Rufus Bennett entered the world in Preston City, New London, Connecticut, United States, born to Isaac Bennett And Elizabeth Sheldon.
  • Rufus Bennett married Martha Bennett, and had children including Elmer R Bennett, Elreid Rockwell Bennett, Marinda Bennett, Mary Ann Bennett, Patty M Bennett, Rufus H Bennett, Sallie Bennet, Sarah Sally Bennett, Selsta Celesta Bennett, Thomas Ransom Bennett, Welles Perse Bennett, William Bennett.
  • Rufus Bennett passed away in 1842 in Wilkes-Barre, Luzerne, Pennsylvania, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

Isaac Bennett
1733–1809
Birth Location: Preston City, New London, Connecticut, USA
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Elizabeth Sheldon
1741–1809
Birth Location: Preston City, New London, Connecticut, USA
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Spouses(s)

Martha Bennett
1763–1852
Birth Location: Foster, Providence, Rhode Island, United States
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Children(s)

Patty Bennett
1806–
Birth Location: Pennsylvania, USA
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Elmer Bennett
1809–1895
Birth Location: Wilkes-Barre, Luzerne, Pennsylvania, USA
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William Bennett
1786–1858
Birth Location: Wilkes-Barre, Luzerne, Pennsylvania, USA
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Welles Bennett
1791–1859
Birth Location: Pennsylvania, USA
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Thomas Bennett
1805–
Birth Location: Pennsylvania, USA
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Mary Bennett
1813–1813
Birth Location: Pennsylvania, USA
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Rufus Bennett
1787–1847
Birth Location: Pennsylvania, USA
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Selsta Bennett
1792–1852
Birth Location: Pennsylvania, USA
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Marinda Bennett
1794–
Birth Location: Pennsylvania, USA
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Sarah Bennett
1785–1847
Birth Location: Wilkes-Barre, Luzerne, Pennsylvania, USA
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Elreid Bennett
1800–1855
Birth Location: Wilkes-Barre, Luzerne, Pennsylvania, USA
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Rufus Bennett's Ancestors

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Rufus Bennett
1754–1842
Birth Place: Preston City, New London, Connecticut, United States
Parents
Isaac Bennett
1733–1809
Preston City, New London, Connecticut, USA
Elizabeth Sheldon
1741–1809
Preston City, New London, Connecticut, USA
Grandparents
Isaac Bennett
1705–1778
Stonington, New London, Connecticut, United States
Mary Harrington
1699–1772
Connecticut
Great-Grandparents
John Bennett
1666–1745
Elizabeth Parke
1672–1751
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Thomas Bennett
1603–1691
Agnes Beard
1604–1703

Rufus Bennett's Descendants

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Rufus Bennett (1754–20 Apr 1842) m. Martha Bennett (15 Aug 1763–20 Sep 1852)
  1. 1. Patty (M) Bennett 1806–
  2. 2. Elmer (R) Bennett 1809–1895
  3. 3. William Bennett 1786–1858
  4. 4. Welles (Perse) Bennett 1791–1859
  5. 5. Thomas (Ransom) Bennett 1805–
  6. 6. Mary (Ann) Bennett 1813–1813
  7. 7. Rufus (H) Bennett 1787–1847
  8. 8. Selsta (Celesta) Bennett 1792–1852
  9. 9. Marinda Bennett 1794–
  10. 10. Sarah (Sally) Bennett 1785–1847
  11. 11. Elreid (Rockwell) Bennett 1800–1855 m. Sarah Fisher 1802–1858
    1. 1. Ira Bennett 1830–1908 m. Mary Bealdock 1838–1895
      1. 1. Edward Bennett 1860–
      2. 2. Ester (W) Kinch 1865–1949 m. William Kinch 1864–
        1. 1. Ida (May) Kinch 1886–1980
        2. 2. Albert (Edward) Kinch 1887–
        3. 3. Ira (Alexander) Kinch 1888–1960
        4. 4. Ruth (F.) Kinch 1891–
        5. 5. Howard (W.) Kinch 1892–
      3. 3. Emma Bennett 1868–1897
      4. 4. Alwilder ("Allie" Bennett,) Slusser 1874–1968 m. William Slusser 1879–
      5. 5. Mary (Louise) Bennett 1875–1952
      6. 6. Marguerite (M) Mckee 1879– m. Archie (B) Mckee 1879–
        1. 1. Beatrice (B) Mckee 1903–
      7. 7. Simeon (Rockwell "Sim") Bennett 1862–1920 m. Agnes (McDonald) Bennett 1871–1952
        1. 1. Donald Bennett 1903–1991 m. Vera (E.) Earl 1903–1992 m. Glenna (Lucille) Walter 1912–1991
        2. 2. Lila (Agnes "Goldie or Dode" Bennett,) Clark 1891–1956 m. Harold (N) Clark 1889–
        3. 3. Leslie Bennett 1889–1956 m. Lydia (Irene) Martin 1894–1990
        4. 4. Donna Bennett 1893–1908
        5. 5. Vernan Bennett 1895–1930 m. Hazel (M) Kujala 1900–1975
      8. 8. William (Edgar) Bennett 1860–1947 m. Amelia Beversdorf 1874–1951 m. Mildred ("Millie") Bennett 1873–
        1. 1. Grace (Irene) Bennett 1902–1997
        2. 2. Clark (L.) Bennett 1910–1998
        3. 3. Carl Bennett 1912–
        4. 4. Ruth (E) Bennett 1897–1992
        5. 5. Ulva (Bennett) MacDillett 1900–1927
    2. 2. Daniel (B.) Bennett 1832–1884

Rufus Bennett's Timeline

3 Records

1754
1754
Birth of Rufus Bennett in Preston City, New London, Connecticut, United States
Preston City, New London, Connecticut, United States
1783
1783
Age 29
Rufus Bennett was married in Hanover, Luzerne, PA, USA
Hanover, Luzerne, PA, USA
1842
20 Apr 1842
Age 88
Death of Rufus Bennett in Wilkes-Barre, Luzerne, Pennsylvania, United States
Wilkes-Barre, Luzerne, Pennsylvania, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1754
    Event Place: Preston City, New London, Connecticut, United States

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 1783
    Event Place: Hanover, Luzerne, PA, USA

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 20 Apr 1842
    Event Place: Wilkes-Barre, Luzerne, Pennsylvania, United States
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