William Bennett
Bef 1703 - Abt 1783 (> 79 years)-
Name William Bennett Born Bef 2 Jun 1703 Christ Church Parish, Middlesex County, Virginia 
[1] - The birth of William Bennett is recorded in the parish register for Christ Church Parish in Middlesex County, Virginia.
Gender Male Baptism 2 Jun 1703 Christ Church Parish, Middlesex County, Virginia [1] - The baptism of William Bennett is recorded in the parish register for Christ Church Parish in Middlesex County, Virginia.
Tax List 1748 Lunenburg County, Virginia - William Bennett is shown on the 1748 tithe list of Peter Phelps with sons Jospeh and Peter. William Bennett, son of William, is absent from this list. John Goad is listed on the same page.
Tax List 1749 Lunenburg County, Virginia - William Bennett is shown on the 1749 tithe list of Nicholas Haile with sons Joseph and Peter. William Bennett, son of William, is absent from this list.
Tax List 1750 Lunenburg County, Virginia - William Bennett is shown on the 1750 tithe list of Nicholas Haile with sons Joseph and Peter. William Bennett, son of William, is absent from this list.
Deed 27 Sep 1760 Halifax County, Virginia [2] 264 acres on the south side of Staunton River - William Bennett and his wife Hannah later conveyed this property by deed of gift to William's grandsons, Reuben and William Bennett, sons of Peter Bennett.
Deed 17 Feb 1763 Halifax County, Virginia [3] 150 acres on both sides of Frying Pan Creek Deed 13 Aug 1764 Halifax County, Virginia [4] 76 acres on the north side of the Pigg River - William & Hannah Bennett sold this land to William's son, Thomas Bennett, on 16 Mar 1767. Pittsylvania Co., Deed Book 6, p. 323.
Tax List 28 Nov 1764 Halifax County, Virginia [5] - Peter Bennett, William Bennett and Rich'd Bennett appear on Edward Booker's 1764 tax list.
Tax List 17 Jul 1765 Halifax County, Virginia [6] Edward Booker's list - Peter Bennett, William Bennett and Rich'd Bennett appear on Edward Booker's 1765 tax list.
Deed 16 Mar 1767 Halifax County, Virginia [7] 76 acres on the north side of the Pigg River - This was the land that William Bennett purchased from William Roysden on 13 August 1764. Pittsylvania Co., Deed Book 5, p. 189.
Court Aug 1770 Pittslyvania County, Virginia [8] Exempted from payment of levies Court 27 Sep 1770 Pittslyvania County, Virginia [9] Suit for trespass discontinued Court Jun 1771 Pittslyvania County, Virginia [10] Judgment against William Bennett Court Mar 1772 Pittslyvania County, Virginia [11] Judgment for William Bennett Court Jun 1772 Pittslyvania County, Virginia [12] Residence 16 Nov 1773 Pittslyvania County, Virginia [13] near Pigg River - William Bennett and Hannah Goad lived in the northern part of Pittsylvania County around Pigg River and Frying Pan Creek near Hannah's father, John Goad. On 16 Nov. 1773 John Goad gave a deed of trust in favor of James Mitchell to 160 acres of land where he lived by William Bennett's line. The deed of trust was recorded 25 Nov. 1773. Pittsylvania County Deed Bk. 3, pg. 402
Deed of Gift 1 Feb 1776 Pittslyvania County, Virginia [14] 194 acres on the south side of Staunton River - Deed of Gift FromWilliam Bennet to Reuben Bennet, Februrary 1, 1776
Pittsylvania Deeds1774 – 1778, Book 4, Page 107.
Feb 1, 1776 From William Bennet of Pittsylvania County, to Reuben Bennet, a grandson of the said William Bennet and the son of Peter Bennet, for all the natural love he has for the said William Bennet Jr, has given Reuben Bennet one certain about 70 acres, being the upper part of a parcel of 264 acres conveyed to the said William Bennet by the executors of Richard Randolph, Gent of Henrico County dec'd. The land is in Pittsylvania County on the south side of Staunton River, and bounded by the mouth of Bennets Cr, the old patent lines.
Signed - William (X his mark) Bennet, Hannah (C her mark) Bennet.
Wit - William Goad, Reuben (X his mark) Bennet, Tobias Phillips, James (X his mark) Bennet, James Clements.
Recorded Feb 22, 1776.
Deed of Gift 14 Feb 1777 Pittslyvania County, Virginia [15] 70 acres on the south side of the Staunton River - Deed of Gift FromWilliam Bennet to William Bennet, Februrary 1, 1776
Pittsylvania Deeds1774 – 1778, Book 4, Page 107.
Feb 1, 1776 From William Bennet Sr of P, to William Bennet Jr, the grandson of the said William Bennet Sr and the son of Peter Bennet, for the natural love he has for the said William Bennet Jr, has given William Bennet Jr about 70 acres, being the upper part of a parcel of 264 acres conveyed to the said William Bennet by the executors of Richard Randolph, Gent of Henrico County dec’d. The land is in P on the south side of Staunton River,and bounded by the mouth of Bennets Cr, the old patent lines.
Signed -William (X his mark) Bennet, Hannah (C her mark)Bennet.
Wit: William Goad, Reuben (X his mark) Bennet, Tobias Phillips, James (X his mark) Bennet, James Clements. Recorded Feb 22, 1776.
Tax List 1782 Montgomery County, Virginia _UID 9F36EDE7446048DA97B196C2A2AD4FBE6B5D Died Abt 1783 Montgomery County, Virginia - William Bennett Sr. appears on the Montgomery Co. Tax List in 1782 with sons James Bennett and Thomas Bennett. He is listed as untithable. William Bennett would have been about 79 years of age at the time. In an earlier deed in Pittsylvania Co. William's son Thomas Bennett is described as being from Montgomery Co. William's son James is listed as a landowner. These facts suggest that William Bennett moved to Montgomery Co. in his later years with sons James and Thomas. James and Thomas eventually returned to Pittsylvania County. It is likely that William Bennett died in Montgomery County before their return to Pittsylvania County. The DAR Patriot Index indicates that William Bennett died in 1783, probably in Montgomery Co. No will has been found for William Bennett or Hannah Bennett.
Person ID I303 Bennett, Harrison, and Herron Families Last Modified 7 Mar 2020
Father William Bennett, b. Abt 1684, Christ Church Parish, Middlesex County, Virginia , d. Aft 1710, Middlesex County, Virginia (Age ~ 27 years) Mother Sarah Brumwell, b. 2 Nov 1679, Christ Church Parish, Middlesex County, Virginia , d. Bef 1720, Middlesex County, Virginia (Age < 40 years) Married Abt 1702 Christ Church Parish, Middlesex County, Virginia 
Children4 children Family ID F10 Group Sheet | Family Chart
Children 1. Thomas Bennett, b. 1742, Virginia , d. Bef 1809, Caldwell County, Kentucky (Age < 66 years)Married: Margaret Roysden (1780)2. Stephen Bennett, b. Abt 1744, Virginia , d. 1826, Jackson County, Georgia (Age ~ 82 years)Married: Grissell Wade (1766)Last Modified 14 Oct 2020 Family ID F2838 Group Sheet | Family Chart
Family 2 Mary Humphreys, b. 24 Jan 1703/4, Christ Church Parish, Middlesex County, Virginia , d. Bef 1755, Virginia (Age < 50 years) Married 9 Apr 1724 Christ Church Parish, Middlesex County, Virginia [16] - “William Benit and Mary Humpherys Married April ye 9th 1724. The Parish Register of Christ Church, Middlesex County, Va. From 1653 To 1812, Southern Historical Press, Easley, SC, 1988, pg. 164.
Children 1. Peter Bennett, b. 21 Jun 1724, Christ Church Parish, Middlesex County, Virginia , d. Bef 25 May 1778, Bedford County, Virginia (Age < 53 years)Married: Frances Vardeman (1743)2. Elizabeth Bennett, b. 1 Dec 1726, d. Yes, date unknown Married: John Henderson3. William Bennett, b. 16 Dec 1727, Christ Church Parish, Middlesex County, Virginia , d. Yes, date unknown4. Joseph Bennett, b. 2 May 1731, Christ Church Parish, Middlesex County, Virginia , d. Yes, date unknown5. Richard Bennett, b. 6 Feb 1732/3, Christ Church Parish, Middlesex County, Virginia , d. 16 Oct 1811, Pittslyvania County, Virginia (Age 78 years)Last Modified 14 Oct 2020 Family ID F251 Group Sheet | Family Chart
Family 3 Hannah Goad, b. 7 Apr 1732, North Farnham Parish, Richmond County, Virginia , d. Aft 14 Feb 1777, Pittslyvania County, Virginia (Age > 45 years) Married Bef 1755 Pittslyvania County, Virginia - The two known children of William Bennett and Hannah Goad are Benjamin Bennett and James Bennett. James Bennett, who remained in Pittsylvania Co., is identified in Winston Dalton's journal as the son of William and Hannah. Benjamin and James Bennett first appear in the Pittsylvania County tax list in 1773 with their tithes charged to William Bennett. Benjamin and James are first listed on their own in 1776. Assuming that they had reached the age of majority in 1776, then we can estimate their birth year as 1755. Hannah probably married William Bennett before 1755.
Children 1. James Bennett, b. Abt 1755, Pittslyvania County, Virginia , d. 21 May 1826, Pittslyvania County, Virginia (Age ~ 71 years)Married: Letitia Kerr2. Benjamin Bennett, b. Abt 1755, Pittslyvania County, Virginia , d. Yes, date unknownMarried:Last Modified 14 Oct 2020 Family ID F238 Group Sheet | Family Chart
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Notes - William Bennett was baptized 2 June, 1703 in Christ Church Parish, Middlesex Co., Va. His parents were William Bennett and Sarah Brumwell of the parish. (Register of Christ Church Parish)
William Bennett married Mary Humphries 9 April 1724. (Register of Christ Church Parish)
William Bennett and Mary Humphries had five children - Peter (bap. 21 June 1724), Elizabeth (bap. 1 Dec. 1726), William (bap. 5 Jan. 1728), Joseph (bap. 6 June 1731), and Richard (b. 6 Feb. 1733 and bap. 10 March 1733).
William Bennett had sons Thomas (b. abt 1742) and Stephen (b. abt. 1744) whose mothers are not currently identified. They are too old to be be children of Hannah Goad show was born in 1732. They could be the children of Mary Humphries or another unknown wife of William Bennett.
William Bennett married Hannah Goad. There is no record of their marriage. The will of John Goad dated July 7, 1771 mentions his daughter Hannah Bennett, whom he left 1 shilling. William's son Peter was a witness to the will. The will was probated July 23, 1771. Bedford County Will Book. 1, pg. 132.
William Bennett and Hannah Goad probably had at least two children - James and Benjamin (b. abt 1755). James is identified as the son of William and Hannah in Winston Dalton's journal.
William Bennett moved to Lunenberg County (now Pittsylvania County) by 1750, where he appeared on the First List of Tithables. Peter Bennett and Joseph Bennett also appeared on the list. They are most likely the sons of William Bennett.
William Bennett purchased 264 acres from the estate of Richard Randolph of Henrico Co. by deed dated 27 Sept. 1760. for 11 pounds five shillings. The land was located on the south side of the Staunton River along Bennett's Creek. Witnesses to the deed include John Goad (William's father-in-law) and Timothy Dolton/Dalton. The deed was recorded in May 1761. Halifax Co. Deed Book 3, p. 128
William Bennett purchased 150 acres on both sides of Frying Pan Creek from Timothy Dolton/Dalton on 17 Feb. 1763. Halifax Co. Deed Book 4, p. 217
Wiliam Bennett was granted 76 acres of land on the north side of the Pigg River By William Roysden for 26 pounds. The land was part of a 300 acre tract granted to William Roysdon by patent 13 Aug. 1763. Witnesses included James Dolton/Dalton and John Good/Goad. Halifax Co. Deed Book 4, pg. 217
William Bennett and his wife Hannah conveyed 76 acre tract to Thomas Bennett for 26 £ by deed dated 16 March 1767. This is the same tract that William purchased from William Roysden. John Bobbit is a witness to the deed. Halifax Co. Deed Book 6, p. 323.
William Bennett and Hannah Goad lived in the northern part of Pittsylvania County around Pigg River and Frying Pan Creek near Hannah's father, John Goad. On 16 Nov. 1773 John Goad gave a deed of trust in favor of James Mitchell to 160 acres of land where he lived by William Bennett's line. The deed of trust was recorded 25 Nov. 1773. Pittsylvania County Deed Bk. 3, pg. 402
On Feb. 1, 1776, William Bennett and his wife Hannah conveyed 70 acres of land to William's grandson, William Bennett, Jr. This land was part of a tract conveyed to William Bennett by the Executors of Richard Randolph. William Jr. was the son of Peter and Francis Bennett. William Bennett is identified in the deed of gift as William Bennett, Sr. Pittsylvania Co. Deed Book 4, pp. 107-108
On Feb. 1, 1776, William Bennett and his wife Hannah conveyed 194 acres of land to William's grandson, Reuben Bennett. This land was part of a tract conveyed to William Bennett by the Executors of Richard Randolph. Reuben was the son of Peter and Francis Bennett. William Bennett is identified in the deed of gift as William Bennett, Sr. Pittsylvania Co. Deed Book 4, p. 109
On 14 Feb. 1777 William and his wife Hannah joined in conveying 100 acres on Frying Pan Creek to David Ross of Dinwiddie County. Timothy Dolton/Dalton originally patented this same tract of land on March 28, 1759. Pittsylvania Co. Deed Book 4, p. 109
William Bennett Sr. appears on the Montgomery Co. Tax List in 1782 with sons James Bennett and Thomas Bennett. He is listed as untithable. William Bennett would have been about 79 years of age at the time. In an earlier deed in Pittsylvania Co. William's son Thomas Bennett is described as being from Montgomery Co. William's son James is listed as a landowner. These facts suggest that William Bennett moved to Montgomery Co. in his later years with sons James and Thomas.
The DAR Patriot Index indicates that William Bennett died in 1783, probably in Montgomery Co. No will has been found for William Bennett or Hannah Bennett.
- William Bennett was baptized 2 June, 1703 in Christ Church Parish, Middlesex Co., Va. His parents were William Bennett and Sarah Brumwell of the parish. (Register of Christ Church Parish)
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Sources - [S373] Christ Church Parish Register, 60 (Reliability: 2).
William Bennett the Sone of William and Sarah Bennett was baptized ye 2th of June - [S451] Halifax County, Virginia, Deeds, Richard Randolph to William Bennett; deed; 27 September 1760; 3; 128; 16 January 2020; 7898198; Deed books, v. 1-3 1752-1766 (Reliability: 3).
- [S451] Halifax County, Virginia, Deeds, Timothy Dalton to William Bennett; deed ; 17 February 1763; 4; 217; 16 January 2020; 7898197; Deed books, v. 1-3 1752-1766 (Reliability: 3).
- [S451] Halifax County, Virginia, Deeds, William Roysdon to William Bennett; deed; 13 August 1764; 5; 189; 17 January 2020; 7898197; Deed books, v. 4-5 1762-1765.
- [S474] Halifax County, Virginia, Colonial Poll & Tithable Lists, 4 (Reliability: 2).
- [S474] Halifax County, Virginia, Colonial Poll & Tithable Lists, 9 (Reliability: 2).
- [S451] Halifax County, Virginia, Deeds, William Bennett to Thomas Bennett; deed; 16 March 1767; 6; 323; 17 January 2020; 7898196; Deed books, v. 6-8 1765-1772.
- [S476] Pittsylvania County, Virginia, Court Minutes, William Bennett; minute entry; 27 September 1770; 1; 249; 22 February 2020; 7897273; Court records (or order book), v. 1, 1767-1772 (Reliability: 3).
On the motion of William Bennett and for reasons appearing to the Court he is Exempted from the payment of Public and County levies in the future. - [S476] Pittsylvania County, Virginia, Court Minutes, William Bennett; minute entry; 27 September 1770; 1; 249; 22 February 2020; 7897273; Court records (or order book), v. 1, 1767-1772 (Reliability: 3).
In Trespass
William Bennett, Plaintiff
against
James Roberts, Gen't, Defendant
For reasons appearing to this Court this suit is discontinued. - [S476] Pittsylvania County, Virginia, Court Minutes, William Bennett; minute entry; June 1771; 1; 293; 22 February 2020; 7897273; Court records (or order book), v. 1, 1767-1772 (Reliability: 3).
On a petition
John Aylett, Plaintiff
against
William Bennett, Defendant
The defendant being summoned and not appearing (altho solemnly called) the Plaintiff proved his account for one pound eleven shillings and three pence. Judgment is therefore granted him against the said defendant for the same with Costs. - [S476] Pittsylvania County, Virginia, Court Minutes, William Bennett; minute entry; June 1771; 1; 395; 22 February 2020; 7897273; Court records (or order book), v. 1, 1767-1772 (Reliability: 3).
On a petition
William Bennett, Plaintiff
against
Charles Ballew, Defendant
The defendant being summoned and not appearing (altho solemnly called) the Plaintiff proved his account of Two pounds ten shillings. Judgment is therefore granted him against the said defendant for the same with Costs. - [S476] Pittsylvania County, Virginia, Court Minutes, William Bennett; minute entry; June 1771; 1; 439; 22 February 2020; 7897273; Court records (or order book), v. 1, 1767-1772 (Reliability: 3).
In Trespass on the Case
William Bennett, Plaintiff
against
Joseph, Defendant
The suit is dismissed and it is considered by the Court that the defendant recover against the Plaintiff his Costs by him in his behalf expended. - [S74] Pittsylvania County, Virginia, Deeds, John Goad to James Mitchell; 16 November 1773; deed of trust; 3; 402; Reel 1; Deed Book, No. 3, 1772-1774 (Reliability: 3).
- [S74] Pittsylvania County, Virginia, Deeds, William & Hannah Bennett to Reuben Bennett; 1 February 1776; deed; 4; 109-110; Reel 2 (Reliability: 3).
Lower part of land situated on south side of Staunton River patented by William Bennett containing 194 acres;
Beginning at a black walnut on the Staunton River;
Along old patent line S20E 72 poles to a common hickory in the head of a valley;
Thence S37E 204 poles to William Bennett's corner pine;
Thence S37W 100 poles to a corner mulberry on the river bank;
Then down the meanders of the river to the first station
William and his wife Hannah signed the deed by mark.
Wm. Goad, James Clement, Tobias Phillips, Wm. Bennett, Jun and James Bennett witnessed the deed. - [S74] Pittsylvania County, Virginia, Deeds, William & Hannah Bennett to William Bennett; 1 February 177; deed; 4; 107-108; Reel 2 (Reliability: 3).
Upper part of land situated on south side of Staunton River patented by William Bennett containing 70 acres;
Beginning at a Mulberry on the said River at the mouth of Bennett's Creek;
With old patent line N20W 226 poles to a corner pine;
Thence S37W 108 poles to a corner mulberry on the river bank;
Then up the meanders of the river;
S49E 194 poles to the first station
William and his wife Hannah signed the deed by mark.
Wm. Goad, Reuben Bennett, Tobias Phillips, James Bennett and James Clement, Tobias witnessed the deed. - [S373] Christ Church Parish Register, 164 (Reliability: 2).
“William Benit and Mary Humpherys Married April ye 9th 1724. The Parish Register of Christ Church, Middlesex County, Va. From 1653 To 1812, Southern Historical Press, Easley, SC, 1988, pg. 164.
- [S373] Christ Church Parish Register, 60 (Reliability: 2).