Month: April 2021

The Bennett surname is derived from the Latin given name Benedictus, which means “blessed.” It became a common given name throughout Europe due to the popularity of St. Benedict (c.480-550). By the 12th century, the name was found in versions derived directly from Latin, as well as versions derived from Norman French.1 “In the reigns… Continue reading Bennett Family Crest

Revisiting Philip & Nancy Bennett. . . 1 Francis Bennett …+ Lydia Dossett ……2 Philip Bennett, Sr. ……+ Nancy Forrester ………3 Elizabeth Bennett ………+ Thomas Gillis Mercer …………4 Elizabeth Mercer …………+ William Cornelius Tyson, Sr. Family Group Sheet (Muhlenberg County KYGenWeb Project) Bennett, Philip & Nancy Forrester Philip Bennett Born: 1780, North Carolina Died: After… Continue reading Bennett, Philip & Nancy…

Descendants of Philip Bennett Sr. Generation 2 1. PHILIP2 BENNETT SR.1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 (Francis1) was born in 1780 in North Carolina7, 8. He died on May 04, 18709 in Muhlenberg County, Kentucky. He married Nancy Forrester, daughter of Edmond Forrester on October 31, 1806 in Orange County, North Carolina (Date of Bond)10.… Continue reading Philip Bennett Sr.

Descendants of Francis Bennett Generation 1 1. FRANCIS1 BENNETT was born in 1752 in Ireland. He died in 1792 in North Carolina. He married LYDIA DOSSETT. She was born about Abt. 1755 in North Carolina. Francis Bennett and Lydia Dossett had the following child: i. PHILIP2 BENNETT SR. was born in 1780 in North Carolina.… Continue reading Francis Bennett