FAMILY GROUP RECORD OF
WILLIAM BENNETT AND
ELIZABETH WHITE
William Bennett was born 20 September 1759 in Quatt
Malvern, Shropshire, England, the son of Edward and Mary
Bennett. He married Elizabeth White 23 May 1793 in St.
Martin's, Birmingham, Warwickshire.
Marriage record for William Bennett and Elizabeth White in Birmingham
Elizabeth was christened 17 January 1762 in Gaydon and Chadshunt, Warwickshire, the daughter of Richard White and Jane Woodfield. (For information on finding Elizabeth's ancestry, see this link: Finding Elizabeth White.)
The family moved from Birmingham to William's birthplace, Quatt in 1803. Five children were born to William and Elizabeth in Birmingham. The fifth child, Thomas, was privately baptised in Birmingham in April 1803, then christened in Quatt in December 1803. Another son was born in Quatt. William worked in Quatt as an agricultural laborer.
An 1836 tax rate book for Worfield lists:
Name of occupant: William Bennett
Owner: Mr. W. Whitmore
Property: Cottage & garden
Place: Gags Rock
William is the only occupant listed in Gags Rock.
The family lived at Gagg's Hill, Worfield in 1841.
View from Gags Hill (1986, from www.bbc.co.uk)
Burial record for Elizabeth Bennett in the Quatt parish register
Elizabeth, "Betty Bennett of Gagg's Hill, parish
of Worfield, age 77", died and was buried 24 March
1841 in the nearby parish of Quatt, Shropshire.
Death certificate for Elizabeth Bennett
In the 1841 census of Worfield, Shropshire, William Bennett was found living in Gaggs Bank, Worfield. They are the only family listed in Gagg's Hill.
William Bennett, age 80, ag lab, yes (born in the
same county)
Thomas Bennett, age 40, ag lab, no (not born in the
same county)
William Bennett, junior, age 35, ag lab, yes (born in
the same county)
William Bennett, age 10, yes (born in the same
county). This is most likely William's grandson.
William Bennet "of Gagg's Hill, parish of
Worfield, age 88" died and was buried 23 August 1845
in Quatt.
Burial record of William Bennett in Quatt
William and Elizabeth had the following children:
1. Edward, christened 30 September 1793 in
St. Philips, Birmingham; married Sarah Holland 18 November
1824 in Worfield, Shropshire; had children: John, 16
September 1825 in Worfield, Harriot, 2 September 1827 in
Worfield, William, 10 Oct 1829 in Quatford, Shropshire,
Joseph, 8 January 1832 in Quatford, and Eliza, 2 March 1834
in Quatford; is found living with his daughter, Eliza, in
the home of his sister, Mary Green in the 1841 census.
*2. Mary, christened 22 August 1796 in St.
Philips, Birmingham; married 1) Samuel Thomason 12 April
1819 in Kidderminster; married 2) William Henry Green 20
July 1830 in Kingswinford, Staffordshire; died 9 July 1874
in Pleasant Grove, Utah.
Baptism record for Mary Bennett in Birmingham:
"Mary dr
of William & Elizabeth Bennett"
3. Elizabeth,
christened 9 April 1798 in St. Philips Birmingham; married
Samuel Nicholls 12 July 1824 in Worfield.
4. William ,
christened 17 August 1801 in St. Philips Birmingham.
5. Thomas,
baptized privately at Birmingham, christened 1 April 1803 in
Quatt, Shropshire; married Mary Ann Tomkins 4 May 1823 in
Claverley, Shropshire.
Thomas Bennett's baptism record in the Quatt parish
register
6. William,
christened 14 December 1807 in Quatt, Shropshire; married
Appolonia Broom (widow of Samuel Nichols) in about 1859;
occupation: agricultural laborer; of Gorse Cottage, Quatt in
1861; had children Nora, Amelia, William, John, Edmund,
buried 27 April 1882 in Quatt.
SOURCES:
IGI; Quatt parish register; St. Philips, Birmingham parish
register, FHL# 813713; Kingswinford parish register, FHL#
435779; Kidderminster parish register, FHL# 435266; 1841
census, Claverly, FHL# 474583; 1841 census, Worfield, Gags
Hill; National Burial Register; 1861 English census, 1871
English census; 1881 English census; Rate Book Worfield
Parish 1836.
FAMILY GROUP RECORD OF
EDWARD BENNETT AND
MARY VAUGHAN
Edward Bennett was christened 13 June 1731 in
Quatt Malvern, Shropshire, England, the son of Thomas
Bennett and Mary Burnich. He married Mary Vaughan 30
December 1754 in Quatford, Shropshire.
Marriage record for Edward Bennett and Mary Vaughn in Quatford
Mary was born 24 August 1729 in Worfield, Shropshire, the
daughter of Benjamin Vaughan and Mary Richards. Mary died
and was buried 11 December 1811 in Quatt, at the age of 88.
Burial record for Mary Bennett in Quatt
Edward "of Worfield", age 89 died and was buried 21
April 1819 in Quatt.
Edward Bennett's burial in the Quatt parish register
Edward and Mary had the following children:
1. John,
christened 14 September 1755 in Quatt Malvern; died 15
September 1755 in Quatt Malvern.
2. Thomas,
christened 26 August 1757 in Quatt Malvern.
*3. William,
christened 20 September 1759 in Quatt Malvern; married
Elizabeth White 23 May 1793 in St. Martin's, Birmingham;
died 22 April 1816 in Worfield, Shropshire.
Baptism record for William Bennett in the Quatt parish register
4. Mary,
christened 4 January 1762 in Quatt Malvern.
5. Sarah,
christened 26 December 1763 in Quatt Malvern.
6. Edward,
christened 25 January 1767 in Quatt Malvern.
7. John,
christened 15 October 1770 in Quatt Malvern; died 2 April
1771 in Quatt Malvern.
8. George,
christened 7 March 1773 in Quatt Malvern.
SOURCES: IGI; Quatt parish register.
FAMILY GROUP RECORD OF
THOMAS BENNETT AND
MARY BURNICH
Thomas Bennett was christened 23 May 1692 in Chelmarsh, Shropshire, the son of George Bennett and Sarah Nickolls. He married Mary Burnich 30 October 1709 in Wombourn, Staffordshire.
Marriage record for Thomas Bennett and Mary Burnich in the Wombourn parish register:
"Wed Thomas Bennet of Quat & Mary Burnich October 30"
Mary was christened 4 December 1687 in Quatford, Shropshire, the daughter of Richard and Elizabeth Burnish.
In their older years, Thomas transfered property to his daughter-in-law, Martha Bennett, in exchange for care for himself and his wife Mary, on 1 October 1768. The deed of gift was probated by 13 March 1769, so Thomas was deceased by that date.
Articles of agreement made & between Thomas Bennet of Gagshill in the parish of Quatt & County of Salop, yeoman & Martha Bennet daughter in law of the said Thos Bennet of the same place, widow, first the said Thos Bennet gives, disposes and possesses the said Martha Bennet a kitchen one room over it which is now in possession of the said Thos Bennet & Martha Bennet jointly together with all the goods & effects whatsoever in the said house & at the Sheep & Lion ___, he the said Thos Bennet is now possessed of together with one garden one hempyard with a barn and close of land thereunto or near adjoining contain he estimates about half an acre by the same manor ___ at which aforesaid mentiond good cattle lands & premises I give & dispose to her during her natural life & after her decease I give & dispose the aforesaid mentioned goods & possessions to her two daughters Violet & Ann Bennet jointly between them and their heirs for ever. And the said Martha Bennet in consideration of the aforesaid gift and disposal as aforesaid her the said Martha Bennet doth covenant & agree to & with the said Thos Bennet & Mary his wife as followeth, that is to say, her the said Martha Bennet her executors & administrators & assigns shall & will take proper care & provide what is necessary for the maintenance & support of them the said Thos Bennet & Mary his wife during their natural life and after their decease to bury them in a decent Christian manner. In witness whereof the partners to these presents have hereunto put their hands & seals this first day of October in the year of our Lord 1768.
The mark of Thos Bennet
The mark of Martha Bennet
Thomas and Mary had the following children:
1. Elisabeth, christened 13 January 1711 in Quatt
Malvern.
2. Anne,
christened 14 January 1714 in Quatt Malvern.
3. Thomas, christened 24 February 1716 in Quatt Malvern; buried 3 November 1781 in Quatt.
4. John, christened 24 May 1719 in Quatt Malvern.
5. George, christened 14 January 1721 in Quatt Malvern; buried 15 February 1721 in Quatt Malvern.
6. Eleanor, christened 15 April 1723 in Quatt Malvern; buried 3 July 1723 in Quatt Malvern.
7. Sarah, christened 4 October 1724 in Quatt Malvern.
8. William, christened 2 July 1729 in Quatt Malvern; married Martha; had children Violetta (1748) and Anne (1750).
*9.
Edward, christened 13 June 1731 in Quatt Malvern;
married Mary Vaughan 30 December 1754 in Quatford; buried 21
April 1819 in Quatt.
Baptism of Edward Bennett in the Quatt parish register
SOURCES: IGI; Quatt parish register; Quatford
parish register; deed of gift for Thomas Bennet, 1768, on
www.findmypast.co.uk.
FAMILY GROUP RECORD OF
GEORGE BENNETT AND
SARAH NICKOLLS
George Bennett was christened 22 September 1659 in Alveley,
Shropshire, the son of Francis Bennett. He married Sarah
Nickolls 23 August 1684 in St. Leonards, Bridgenorth,
Shropshire.
Marriage record of George Bennett and Sarah Nicholls in the St. Leonards Bridgenorth parish register
Sarah was christened 2 January 1662 in Chelmarsh, the
daughter of Thomas and Mary Nicholls.
George and Sarah had the following children:
1. Anne, christened 17 July 1685 in
Chelmarsh.
2. Elizabeth, christened 1 March 1686 in Chelmarsh.
*. Thomas, christened 26 November 1689 in Chelmarsh;
married Mary Burnich 30 May 1709 in Wombourn, Staffordshire.
Baptism record for Thomas Bennett in the
Chelmarsh parish register: "Thomas ye sonne of George
Bennitt & Sarah his wife was baptized ye 26th day of
November"
4. Mary, christened 23 May 1692 in Chelmarsh.
5. George, christened 2 November1694 in Chelmarsh.
6. William, christened 7 March 1696 in Chelmarsh.
SOURCES:
Chelmarsh parish register.
FAMILY GROUP RECORD OF
FRANCIS AND ANNE BENNETT
Francis Bennett was christened 20 October 1622 in Alveley, Shropshire, the son of Thomas Benet. He married Anne. Francis Bennett is shown as a witness for the will of Cassandra Nicolls of Alveley in 1667. Anne "wife of Ffrances Bennett" died and was buried 4 November 1688 in Alveley.
Burial record for Anne Bennett in Alveley: "Anne the wife of Ffrancis Bennett was buried November 4th.
Affadavit was made before John Burton vicar of Higlie in the county of Salop, November 4th and was brought to me the same day".
Francis "of Nordly" died and was buried 28 September 1700 in Alveley.
Burial record for Francis Bennett in Alveley: "Ffrancis Bennett of Nordley, lately decd. buryd September ye 28th, affid. brought"
Francis and Anne had the following children:
1. Thomas, born 15 November 1657 in Alveley.
*2. George, christened 22 September 1659 in Alveley; married Sarah Nickolls 23 August 1684 in St. Leonards, Bridgenorth, Shropshire.
Baptism record of George Bennett in Alveley: "George the sonne of Ffrancis Bennett was borne ye 22th day of September" 1659.
3. Charles, christened 29 July 1661 in Alveley; buried 18 June 1662 in Alveley.
SOURCE: Alveley parish register.
THOMAS BENNETT
Thomas Bennett was christened 18 June 1587 in Alveley, the son of William Bennett. He died and was buried 31 January 1667 in Alveley.
Burial record for Thomas Bennett in Alveley
*1. Francis, christened 20 October 1622 in Alveley.
Baptism record of Francis Bennett in Alveley: "Ffranncis the sonne of Thomas Benet was baptized the 20 of October".
2. Ann, christened 30 November 1624 in Alveley; married Thomas Jones 23 October 1654 in Alveley.
3. Margery, christened 24 January 1626 in Alveley.
SOURCES: Alveley parish register.
FAMILY GROUP RECORD OF
WILLIAM BENNETT AND
ELINOR GRENHOUSE
William Bennet was born in about 1550 of Alveley. He
married Elinor Grenhouse 23 January 1576 in Alveley.
Marriage record for William Bennett and Elinor Grenhouse in Alveley:
"Wm Bennet & Elinor Grenhouse were maried 23 of January".
William died and was buried 30 January 1617 in
Alveley.
Elinor died and was buried 27 August 1622 in Alveley.
Elinor Bennett's burial in the Alveley parish register: "Elnor Benet buried ye 27th day of August".
William and Elinor had the following children:
1. Elizabeth, christened 12 January
1577 in Alveley.
2. Johane, christened 25 December 1581 in Alveley;
married William Estooppe 6 August 1608 in Alveley.
3. Jhon, christened 25 December 1585 in Alveley.
*4. Thomas, christened 18 June 1587 in Alveley.
5. Francis, christened 24 November 1591 in Alveley.
SOURCES:
Alveley parish register.