YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

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

William Henry Bennett 1847–1933 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1847

Birth Location: Barrabool Hills, Victoria, Australia

Death Date: 13 July 1933

Death Location: Winchelsea, Surf Coast Shire, Victoria, Australia

Father:

Mother:

Spouse(s): Anne Mousley

Children(s): Elizabeth Bennett, Edward Bennett, Amy Bennett, Mary Bennett, William Bennett

The story of William Henry Bennett began in 1847 in Barrabool Hills, Victoria, Australia. In 1906, William Henry Bennett resided in Bambra, Victoria, Australia. In 1914, William Henry Bennett resided in Birregurra, Corangamite, Victoria, Australia. William Henry Bennett married Anne Mousley, and had children including Amy Beatrice Bennett, Edward Ernest Bennett, Elizabeth Clara Bennett, Mary Lydia Polly Bennett, William Henry Bennett. William Henry Bennett passed away in 1933 in Winchelsea, Surf Coast Shire, Victoria, Australia.

Find more search results for William Bennett
WB

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 William Henry Bennett began in 1847 in Barrabool Hills, Victoria, Australia.
  • In 1906, William Henry Bennett resided in Bambra, Victoria, Australia.
  • In 1914, William Henry Bennett resided in Birregurra, Corangamite, Victoria, Australia.
  • William Henry Bennett married Anne Mousley, and had children including Amy Beatrice Bennett, Edward Ernest Bennett, Elizabeth Clara Bennett, Mary Lydia Polly Bennett, William Henry Bennett.
  • William Henry Bennett passed away in 1933 in Winchelsea, Surf Coast Shire, Victoria, Australia.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Anne Mousley
1852–1917
Birth Location: Geelong, Victoria, Australia
AM

Children(s)

Elizabeth Bennett
1877–1961
Birth Location: Winchelsea, Victoria, Australia
EB
Edward Bennett
1880–
Birth Location: Winchelsea, Victoria, Australia
EB
Amy Bennett
1886–1962
Birth Location: Deans Marsh, Victoria, Australia
AB
Mary Bennett
1874–1944
Birth Location: Winchelsea, Victoria, Australia
MB
William Bennett
1883–1962
Birth Location: Winchelsea, Victoria, Australia
WB

William Bennett's Ancestors

Self
William Bennett
1847–1933
Birth Place: Barrabool Hills, Victoria, Australia
Parents
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

William Bennett's Descendants

1.
WB
William (Henry) Bennett (1847–13 July 1933) m. Anne Mousley (27 Jun 1852–23 Feb 1917)
  1. 1. Elizabeth (Clara) Bennett 1877–1961 m. John Smith 1873–1950
    1. 1. Gladys (Mary) Smith 1910–
    2. 2. Beatrice (Emma) Smith 1903–1943
    3. 3. Marshall (James) Smith 1908–
    4. 4. Hazel Smith 1912–1997
    5. 5. John (William) Smith 1917–1975
    6. 6. Gilbert (Archibald) Smith 1906–1965
  2. 2. Edward (Ernest) Bennett 1880– m. Elizabeth (Ellena) Churcher 1890–1969
    1. 1. Laurie (Desmond) Bennett 1922–1939
  3. 3. Amy (Beatrice) Bennett 1886–1962 m. Samuel (Leslie) Houghton 1885–1970
    1. 1. Rita Houghton 1915– m. W Vesey 1915–
    2. 2. Alexander (William) Houghton 1917–1991
    3. 3. Norman (Leslie) Houghton 1914–1969 m. Alfreda (Mary Elizabeth) Drayton 1918–
  4. 4. Mary (Lydia (Polly)) Bennett 1874–1944 m. James Hayes 1853–1930 m. John (William) Hager 1866–1933
    1. 1. William (Henry) Hagar 1895–1970 m. Christina (Catherine) Dunne 1893–1990
  5. 5. William (Henry) Bennett 1883–1962 m. Agnes Boddington 1888–1975
    1. 1. Lois (Lesley) Bennett 1919–2017
    2. 2. Barry (Douglas) Bennett 1925–2007
    3. 3. Phyllis (Patricia) Bennett 1924–2013
    4. 4. Robert (George) Bennett 1914–1993 m. Florence Dorman 1915–2008
    5. 5. John (Rickard) Bennett 1921–2003
    6. 6. Lois Bennett 1918–
    7. 7. Charles (Nathaniel) Bennett 1916–1948

William Bennett's Timeline

8 Records

1847
1847
Birth of William Henry Bennett in Barrabool Hills, Victoria, Australia
Barrabool Hills, Victoria, Australia
1906
12 Dec 1906
Age 59
William Henry Bennett resided here in Bambra, Victoria, Australia
Bambra, Victoria, Australia
1914
1914
Age 67
William Henry Bennett resided here in Birregurra, Corangamite, Victoria, Australia
Birregurra, Corangamite, Victoria, Australia
1919
1919
Age 72
William Henry Bennett resided here in Birregurra, Corangamite, Victoria, Australia
Birregurra, Corangamite, Victoria, Australia
1924
1924
Age 77
William Henry Bennett resided here in Birregurra, Corangamite, Victoria, Australia
Birregurra, Corangamite, Victoria, Australia
1931
1931
Age 84
William Henry Bennett resided here in Birregurra, Corangamite, Victoria, Australia
Birregurra, Corangamite, Victoria, Australia
1933
13 July 1933
Age 86
Death of William Henry Bennett in Winchelsea, Victoria, Australia
Winchelsea, Victoria, Australia
1933
30 Aug 1933
Age 86
William Henry Bennett - Probate
None

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1847
    Event Place: Barrabool Hills, Victoria, Australia
    Record Source:
    [1] Australia Birth Index
    [2] Australia Death Index
    [3] Australia and New Zealand, Find a Grave Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 12 Dec 1906
    Event Place: Bambra, Victoria, Australia
    Record Source: Australian Electoral Rolls

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1914
    Event Place: Birregurra, Corangamite, Victoria, Australia
    Record Source: Australian Electoral Rolls

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1919
    Event Place: Birregurra, Corangamite, Victoria, Australia
    Record Source: Australian Electoral Rolls

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1924
    Event Place: Birregurra, Corangamite, Victoria, Australia
    Record Source: Australian Electoral Rolls

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1931
    Event Place: Birregurra, Corangamite, Victoria, Australia
    Record Source: Australian Electoral Rolls

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 13 July 1933
    Event Place: Winchelsea, Victoria, Australia
    Record Source:
    [1] Australia Death Index
    [2] Australia and New Zealand, Find a Grave Index
    [3] Victoria, Australia, Wills and Probate Records, 1841-2009, Public Record Office Victoria; North Melbourne, Victoria; Victorian Wills, Probate and Administration Records 1841-1925; Series: VPRS 7591

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Winchelsea, Surf Coast Shire, Victoria, Australia
    Record Source: Australia and New Zealand, Find a Grave Index

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Date: 30 Aug 1933
    Record Source: Victoria, Australia, Wills and Probate Records, 1841-2009, Public Record Office Victoria; North Melbourne, Victoria; Victorian Wills, Probate and Administration Records 1841-1925; Series: VPRS 7591
Find more search results for William Bennett

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