Reuben Bennett
1757 - Bef 1808 (< 51 years)-
Name Reuben Bennett Born 1757 Gender Male Share 1 Feb 1776 Pittslyvania County, Virginia 
[1] grantee in the deed of gift of William Bennett-303 Share 14 Feb 1777 Pittslyvania County, Virginia [2] witness in the deed of gift of William Bennett-303 Deed 23 Apr 1778 Pittsylvania County, Virginia [3] 85 aces on south side of Staunton River - Reuben Bennett sold this property to his brother-in-law Thomas Fullilove Bennett on 20 Apr 1789.
Residence 23 Apr 1778 Bedford Co., Virginia [3] - On 23 Apr 1778 Reuben Bennett purchased 85 acres from Benjamin Tarrant. Pittsylvania Co., Virginia Deed Book 4, pp. 487-488. The deed described Reuben Bennett as being of Bedford County. Reuben Bennett's father lived in Bedford County. It is likely that Reuben Bennett moved to Pittsylvania County in 1778 at about the same time that his father died.
Deed 10 Jun 1786 Wilkes County, Georgia 200 acres on Kettle Creek Bill of Sale 3 Nov 1788 Wilkes County, Georgia a mullato slave named Silva, a bed and other personal goods POA 13 Apr 1789 Pittslyvania County, Virginia [4] power of attorney Deed 20 Apr 1789 Pittslyvania County, Virginia [5] 85 acres on south side of Staunton River Deed 19 Sep 1789 Wilkes County, Georgia 450 acres - On 19 Sept. 1789, Reuben Bennett purchased 450 acres in Wilkes Co. from John Cole, Jr. The land was on Kettle Creek joinning John Leftwich. Edward Gresham and Josiah Hatcher witnessed the deed. Wilkes County, GA Deed Book BB, p. 35 (Davidson I, p. 253).
Deed 12 Nov 1791 Pittslyvania County, Virginia [6] 194 acres on the south side of the Staunton River Will Jan 1807 Wilkes County, Georgia - The will of Reuben Bennett names wife, Elizabeth, children: Winston, Elizabeth Evans, Ann Strozier, Jinney, William, Hannah, Richard, Asenah, Reuben, Polly; grandchildren: Salley Powers, Bennett Powers; son-in-law, William Powers. This will was refused for probate on 15 Feb 1809.
_UID 727A8D129AB34AC98D4448BCF54870D744C7 Died Bef 21 Mar 1808 Wilkes County, Georgia - An inventory for the estate of Reuben Bennett was returned by his administrator on 21 May 1808.
Person ID I485 Bennett, Harrison, and Herron Families Last Modified 18 Feb 2020
Father Peter Bennett, b. 21 Jun 1724, Christ Church Parish, Middlesex County, Virginia , d. Bef 25 May 1778, Bedford County, Virginia (Age < 53 years) Mother Frances Vardeman, b. 1730, d. 1804 (Age 74 years) Married Bef 1744 Virginia [7] - Peter Bennett married Frances, whose last name is not known, but is frequently reported to be Vardeman. Frances joined in the deed dated 21 Sep 1768 to Hannah Dodson and is named in the will of Peter Bennett.
Children8 children Notes - Minutes of Inferior Court, 1798-1811, p. 317--Jan. 27, 1807. Sally Stallings and John Ray appointed guardians of Simeon, Jesse, Jeremiah, Louisa and Sally, orphans of Jesse Stallings, dec'd. Sanders and James Stallings orphans of Jesse choose their mother Sally Stallings guardian. Micajah Bennett appointed guardian of James orphan of James Evans, dec'd. Joseph Echols appointed guardian of Sarah, Joshua, Patsy and Polly Crane, orphans of Glover Crane, dec'd. Jonathan Webster appointed guardian of James and Henry Josey. Mary Josey appointed guardian of Kitty and Rowena Josey, all orphans of Henry Josey, dec'd. (Davidson , p. 148)
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Family ID F270 Group Sheet | Family Chart
Family Elizabeth Married Bef 25 Oct 1791 - Reuben's wife Elizabeth signed a deed from Reuben Bennett to John James on 25 October 1791. Wilkes County, GA Deed Book KK, p. 227.
Children 1. Reubin Bennett, b. Between 1795 and 1805, Wilkes County, Georgia , d. Yes, date unknown2. Elizabeth Bennett Married: Evans3. Hannah Bennett Married: Anderson Dabney4. William Bennett, b. Abt 1781, d. Yes, date unknown 5. Ann Bennett, b. Abt 1783, d. Yes, date unknown Married: John Strozier (1805)6. Jenny Bennett, b. Abt 1785, d. Yes, date unknown Married: John Laws (1807)7. Daughter Bennett, b. Abt 1787, d. Yes, date unknown Married: William Powers (1807)8. Richard Bennett, b. Between 1788 and 1795, Wilkes County, Georgia , d. Yes, date unknown9. Asenath Bennett, b. Abt 1795, d. Yes, date unknown Married: Parmenas Cochran (1811)10. Winston Bennett, b. Abt 1795, d. Yes, date unknown 11. Polly Bennett, b. Abt 1799, d. Yes, date unknown Last Modified 14 Oct 2020 Family ID F273 Group Sheet | Family Chart
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Notes - On 1 Feb. 1776, William Bennett, Sr., deed by gift 194 acres of land on the south side of the Staunton River to Reuben Bennett. William Bennett was the grandfather of Reuben Bennett. The land was the lower part of a parcel containing 264 acres conveyed to William Bennett by Richard Randolph. The remaining 70 acres was granted by William Bennett to Peter Bennett, brother of Reuben Bennett. William Goad, James Clements, Tobias Phillips William Bennett Jr. and James Bennett witnessed the deed, which was recorded 22 Feb. 1776. Hannah, the wife of William Bennett relinquished her right of dower. Pittsylvania Co. Deed Book 4, p. 109-110. He later sold this land to Thomas Pullen.
On 23 April 1778, Reuben Bennett purchased 85 acres of land on the south side of the Staunton River from Benjamin Tarrant. There were no witnesses. Pittsylvania Co. Deed Book 4, p. 487. Deed was delivered to James Keatts for John D. Rovere heirs, who are owners on 25 Jan. 1862.
On 23 Oct. 1784, Reuben Bennett witnessed a deed from John Hammett to Heffrey Early for 200 acres joining William and James Hammett, and John Thompson. Wilkes Co, Georgia Deed Book CC, p. 152-53 (Davidson I, p. 265).
Reuben Bennett is listed in the 1785 tax list for Wilkes Co. GA, with 1 poll and 600 acres. A John Bennett is listed with 1 poll and 400 acres. (Davidson II, pp. 17-18).
On 10 June, 1786, Reuben Bennett sold to Meredith Cathing, 200 acres on Kettle Creek. The land was granted to Reuben Bennett in 1785. Wilkes County, GA Deed Book CC, p. 159 (Davidson I, p. 266).
On 25 Jul. 1789, Reuben Bennett witnessed a decision by arbitrators Absolom Bedell and John Nelson regarding a dispute between John Hindley and john Cole. the arbitrators decided that john Cole should relinquish his claim to 400 acres adjacent Jacob Hindley. Wilkes County, GA Deed Book DD, p. 189 (Davidson I, p. 269).
On 19 Sept. 1789, Reuben Bennett purchased 450 acres in Wilkes Co. from John Cole, Jr. The land was on Kettle Creek joinning John Leftwich. Edward Gresham and Josiah Hatcher witnessed the deed. Wilkes County, GA Deed Book BB, p. 35 (Davidson I, p. 253).
On 3 Nov. 1788, a bill of sale from Lewis McLean to Reuben Bennett, Jesse Evans, and Jane Vardeman, for a mulatto slave named Silva, beds, and other perspnal goods was recorded in Wilkes Co., Ga. William Vardeman and Jos. Griffin wtnessed the bill of sale. Wilkes Co., Georgia Deed Book GG, p. 7 (Davidson II, p. 92.)
On 9 Nov. 1789, Reuben Bennett sold to Mark Snow 225 acres on Kettle Creek. Wilkes Co., Gerogia Deed Book GG, p.166. (Davidson II, p. 73)
12 Nov 1792. Reuben Bennett of Wilkes Co., GA sold 194 a. of land on south side of Staunton River bounded by William Bennett to Thomas Pullen. Deed is witnessed by James Arthur, Richard Bennett, William Bennett. Rec. 16 Apr. 1792. Pittsylvania Co., Virginia Deeds 1791-1794, p. 174.
On 25 Oct 1791, Reuben Bennett sold to John Johns, both of Wilkes Co, 225 acres on Kettle Creek for 10 pds. (signed) Reuben Bennett, Elizabeth Bennett. Wit: Benjn. Branham, Spencer Brantham, J.P., Regd. 29 Oct 1793. Wilkes County, Georgia Deed Book KK, p. 227. This deed gives the name of Reuben’s wife.
Reuben Bennett purchased from David Duncan, both of Wilkes Co. GA, £100, 75 acres on Kettle Creek, part of land whereon said David Duncan now lives, corner Joseph White, Reuben Bennett, Jesse Evans, John Robertson. Wit. Lewis McLean, Winston Bennett, Daniel Duncan. Reg. on oath of Bennett & McLean 26 April 1794. Wilkes County, GA Deed Book MM, p. 232.
A Reuben Bennett received 1 draw in the 1803 land lottery. In 1806, a Reuben Bennett received 1 draw in Maj. J. Paterson’s Batt., Capt. Jos. Henderson’s District and a Reuben Bennett, Sr. received 2 draws in Capt. Sherrod Malone’s District. (Davidson I, pp. 310, 320, 322).
Reuben Bennett died by 21 Mar. 1808 when an inventory of his estate was returned to court. Wilkes County, GA, Inventories, Sales, Etc, Book MM, 1807-1810, p. 105 (Davidson I, p. 116). On 7 April 1809, an account of sales was recorded by his administrator Stephen Evans. Purchasers named included Richard Bennett, Winston Bennett, William Bennett, Alexander Bennett, Stephen Evans, and William Evans. Wilkes County, GA, Inventories, Sales, Etc, Book NN, 1807-1810, p. 32 (Davidson I, p. 119).
During court held on 10 March, 1809, Richard and Asinea Bennett chose James Roan as their guardian. Mrs. Bennett (his wife) , was appointed guardian of Reuben and Polly with William Bennett as surety. Wilkes County, GA, Minutes of Inferior Court, 1798-1811, p. 393 (Davidson, p. 152). During court held on 8 Aug. 1809, Winston Bennett was appointed guardian of Winston and Asenith Bennett, orphans of Reuben Bennett. Wilkes County, GA, Minutes of Inferior Court, 1798-1811, p. 406 (Davidson, p. 153). On 3 May, 1824, Elizabeth Bennett, guardian of Reuben Bennett and Polly Bennett, was ordered to appear in court and show cause why the representatives of Parmenas Cochran, dec’d and Thomas Bowles should not be relieved as her security. Wilkes County, GA, Minutes of Inferior Court, 1824-1827, p. 13 (Davidson, p. 209).
Stephen Evans was appointed administrator of Reuben Bennett’s estate. His administrators return for 1810 shows payment to James Findley, surveyor, and payment for a grant of land in behalf of the heirs. His return for 1811 shows payment to Elizabeth Bennett for herself and as guardian of Reuben and Polly Bennett, and payment to Winston Bennett and John Strozier large sums, no account mentioned. Returns for 1812 show payment to the heirs of Reuben Bennett, $11.00 each, $132.00. Returns for 1814 show payment to William, Richard and Winston Bennett, John Strozier, John Laws, Parmenas Cochran, William Powers, Elizabeth Bennett for herself and as guardian of Polly and Reuben Bennett $121.00 each, and payment received of William Bennett, Excr. of Peter Bennett, dec'd. certain sums. Wilkes County, GA Returns of Administrators and Guardians, Book I, pp. 87, 89. (Davidson I, p. 227)
Sources:
Grace Gillam Davidson, The Early Records of Georgia, Volume I, Wilkes County, Macon, GA 1933. (Davidson I)
Grace Gillam Davidson, The Early Records of Georgia, Volume II, Wilkes County, Macon, GA 1933. (Davidson II)
- On 1 Feb. 1776, William Bennett, Sr., deed by gift 194 acres of land on the south side of the Staunton River to Reuben Bennett. William Bennett was the grandfather of Reuben Bennett. The land was the lower part of a parcel containing 264 acres conveyed to William Bennett by Richard Randolph. The remaining 70 acres was granted by William Bennett to Peter Bennett, brother of Reuben Bennett. William Goad, James Clements, Tobias Phillips William Bennett Jr. and James Bennett witnessed the deed, which was recorded 22 Feb. 1776. Hannah, the wife of William Bennett relinquished her right of dower. Pittsylvania Co. Deed Book 4, p. 109-110. He later sold this land to Thomas Pullen.
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Sources - [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. - [S74] Pittsylvania County, Virginia, Deeds, Benjamin Tarrant to Reuben Bennett; 23 April 1778; deed; 4; 487-488; Reel 2 (Reliability: 3).
85 acres on south side of Staunton River;
Beginning at a Spanish Oak on river bank;
S32E 32 poles to corner red oak;
E 70 poles to corner white oak;
N50E 60 poles to a corner white oak;
N16W 90 poles to a corner pine;
N75W 60 poles to a corner hickory;
S80W 34 poles to three corner pines by the River;
Up meanders of River 110 poles to the first station.
Reuben Bennett is described as being of Bedford County.
Deed was acknowledged in open court by Benjamin Tarrant. - [S74] Pittsylvania County, Virginia, Deeds, Reuben Bennett to William Bennett; 13 April 1789; power of attorney; 8; 394-395; 7646008; Deed book, v. 8, 1787-1790 (Reliability: 3).
Witnessed by William Ward, James Arthur and William Ellist - [S74] Pittsylvania County, Virginia, Deeds, Thomas Bennett from Reuben Bennett; 20 April 1789; deed; 8; 384-385; Reel 4.
85 acres south side of Staunton River patent by Benjamin Tarrant and his father Leonard Tarrant
Beginning at a Spanish oak by the S. river;
New line on a East course to corner white oak;
Old line N50E 60 poles to a white oak;
N17E 90 poles crossing little branch to a pine;
N75E 60 poles to a hickory;
S80W 34 poles to three pines;
Thence to the River;
Then up the River crossing Little Creek as it meanders to the beginning
Reuben Bennett is described as being of Wilkes Co., Georgia.
James Arthur, William Bennett, Elizabeth Bennett and Charity Wheeler witnessed the deed. - [S74] Pittsylvania County, Virginia, Deeds, Reuben Bennett to Thomas Pullen; 12 November 1791; deed; 9; 174-175; 7645999; Deeds and wills book, v. 9, 1791-1794 (Reliability: 3).
194 acres on south side of Staunton River;
Beginning at a black walnut on the river bank;
Along the old patent line S20E 72 poles to a corner hickory in the head of a valley;
S57E 204 poles to William Bennett's corner pine;
S37W 108 poles to a corner mulberry on the river bank;
Down meanders of river to the first station.
Reuben Bennett is described as being of Wilkes Co., Georgia.
Thomas Pullen is described as being of Bedford Co., Virginia.
Reuben Bennett signed his name.
Witnessed by James Arthur, Richard Bennett & William Bennett.
This is the land granted Reuben Bennett by his grandfather William and grandmother Hannah. - [S74] Pittsylvania County, Virginia, Deeds, Peter and Frances Bennett to Hannah Dodson; 21 September 1768; deed; 1; 424-425; Reel 1; Deed Book No. 1, 1767-1770 (Reliability: 3).
300 acres on south side of Pigg River;
Beginning at a white oak on the River bank;
N55E 210 poles to a shrub white oak;
N40W 158 poles to a chestnut tree and two dogwoods on the river;
With meanders of the same to the first station.
Part of 300 acres patented by William Roysdon;
John Goad, Robert Goad and Abraham Gaod witnessed the deed.
Peter Bennett signed his name;
Frances signed by mark - [S74] Pittsylvania County, Virginia, Deeds.
- [S74] Pittsylvania County, Virginia, Deeds, William & Hannah Bennett to Reuben Bennett; 1 February 1776; deed; 4; 109-110; Reel 2 (Reliability: 3).