Benjamin Bennett 
Benjamin was born in December 1797 in Wepre and his baptism took place on December 31st, 1797 in Hawarden.1 2 Birth Notes
Margaret was baptised in November 1795, so its unlikely DOB 15 March 1796 is correct (origin FindaGrave).
55 in 1851, born Northop and living at Golftyn, Connah's Quay
Headstone confirms born in Wepre, Flintshire
Name: Benjamin Bernett
Baptism Age: 0
Record Type: Baptism
Birth Date: 1797
Baptism Date: 31 Dec 1797
Baptism Place: Hawarden, Flintshire, Wales
Father: Beryl (should be Benjamin)
Mother: Elizabeth
Page number: 105
MMN = Millington
Abode: Shotton, Fisherman
Death Notes
Name: Benjamin Bennett
Birth Date: 15 Mar 1796
Birth Place: Flint, Flintshire, Wales
Death Date: 20 Feb 1880
Death Place: Holden, Millard County (Millard), Utah, USA
Cemetery: Holden Cemetery
Burial or Cremation Place: Holden, Millard County (Millard), Utah
Has Bio?: N
Spouse: Catherine Bennett
Children: Elizabeth B Kenney
John Bennett
URL: https://www.findagrave.com/mem...
General Notes
In 1841, Benjamin was 40, a Pilot, living at Golftyn. His wife Catherine (40), and they had John (14), Benjamin (14), Jonathan (10), Catherine (8), Edward (5) and Elizabeth (1).
In 1851, Benjamin and Catherine were 55, born Northop and living at Golftyn (by Connah's Quay), Northop, Flintshire. Jonathan, Catherine, Edward and Elizabeth (19, 17, 15 and 11) were still at home.
In May-June 1860, Benjamin (pilot) and Catherine Bennett (both 59) and their daughter Elizabeth (20) sailed on the William Tapscott (Packet Ship) from Liverpool to NY. The journey for the three cost £18. 0s 3d. The US 1860 Census recorded the three at Douglas, Nebraska Territory.
A news report has them arriving in Utah 5 Oct 1860.
Benjamin was active in Church work. He died at Holden, Utah, 20 Feb 1880.
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Occupation Details
Occupation Notes
Benjamin and his son John were Fishermen when Johnh married in 1843
From 1818 to October 22nd, 1843 Benjamin's occupation was Fisherman in Connah's Quay.5
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Connections & Relationships
Relationship Notes
In 1818, Maria Bennett was a witness to Benjamin Bennett's marriage to Catherine Jones.
Maria Bennett was a representative of Benjamin.
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Ancestor Pedigree Chart
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- b.1732 d.24 Oct 1795 in Golftyn
- b.1766 in Wepre d.1830 in Utah (UT)
- b.1735 in Wepre d.Jun 1782 in Hawarden
- b.Dec 1797 in Wepre d.20 Feb 1880 in Utah (UT)
- b.~ 1730 in Shotton d.1778 in Chester
- b.Mar 1765 in Shotton d.Jul 1845 in Holywell
- b.Feb 1728 in Hawarden d.Jan 1786 in Shotwick
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Family Pictures
Benjamin and Catherine were married in a religious ceremony on December 31st, 1818 in Connah's Quay.2
Marriage/Union Notes
Event Type: Marriage
Event Date: 31 Dec 1818
Name: Benjamin Bennett
Spouse's Name: Catherine Jones
Marriage Place: Connah's Quay, Flintshire, Wales
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Children
Birth Notes
Aged 15 in 1841 at Golftyn
Left home by 1851
Aged 38 in 1861, born Golftyn
Born: Golftyn (by Connah's Quay), Flintshire, Wales
Name: John Bennett
Gender: Male
Birth Date: 4 Sep 1822
Baptism Date: 13 Jul 1823
Baptism Place: Northop Cum Flint,Flint,Wales
Father: Benjamn. Bennett
Mother: Catherine
FHL Film Number: 104818Death Notes
Death: 20 April 1870
Holden, Millard, Utah, USABirth Notes
14 in 1841, Abode: Golftyn, Northop
Born: Golftyn (by Connah's Quay), Flintshire, Wales
Name: Benjamin Bennett
Gender: Male
Birth Date: 6 Mar 1827
Baptism Date: 25 Mar 1827
Baptism Place: Northop Cum Flint,Flint,Wales
Father: Benjamin Bennett
Mother: Catherine
FHL Film Number: 104818Death Notes
Name Benjamin Bennett
Age 48
Estimated Birth Year 1825
Registration Quarter Oct-Nov-Dec
Death Registration Place Holywell, Flintshire, United Kingdom
Death Date Dec 1873
Inferred Death Place Flintshire, United Kingdom
Volume 11b
Page 174Birth Notes
Aged 10 in 1841
Aged 19 in 1851, an Apprentice Sailmaker
Born: Golftyn (by Connah's Quay), Flintshire, Wales
Name: Jonathan Bennett
Gender: Male
Birth Date: 14 Aug 1831
Baptism Date: 30 Oct 1831
Baptism Place: Northop Cum Flint,Flint,Wales
Father: Benjamin Bennett
Mother: Catherine
FHL Film Number: 104818Birth Notes
Aged 8 in 1841
Aged 17 in 1851
Born: Golftyn (by Connah's Quay), Flintshire, Wales
Name: Catherine Bennett
Baptism Age: 0
Record Type: Baptism
Birth Date: 11 May 1833
Baptism Date: 9 Jun 1833
Baptism Place: Northop, Flintshire, Wales
Father: Benjamin
Mother: Catherine
Page number: 24Death Notes
Death: 16 September 1902
Holden, Millard, Utah, United States
Name: Catherine Hewitt
Birth Date: 10 May 1835
Death Date: 16 Sep 1902
Cemetery: Holden Cemetery
Burial or Cremation Place: Holden, Millard County, Utah, United States of America
Has Bio?: Y
URL:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/62434260/catherine-hewitt
SaveBirth Notes
Aged 5 in 1841
Born: Golftyn (by Connah's Quay), Flintshire, Wales
Name: Edward Bennett
Gender: Male
Birth Date: Mar 1836
Baptism Date: 24 Apr 1836
Baptism Place: Northop Cum Flint,Flint,Wales
Father: Benjamin Bennett
Mother: Catherine Jones
FHL Film Number: 104818Death Notes
Name: Edward Bennett
Estimated birth year: abt 1836
Registration Year: 1892
Registration Quarter: Apr-May-Jun
Age at Death: 56
Registration district: Holywell, Flintshire
Volume: 11b
Page: 170
Accidently drowned at Mostyn Deeps, on the Dee eastury, near Holywell (see attached news clip).Birth Notes
Aged 1 in 1841
Aged 26 in 1870
Aged 40 in 1880, born Wales
BENNETT, ELIZABETH JONES
GRO Reference: 1839 S Quarter in HOLYWELL
Volume 27 Page 190
Born: Golftyn (by Connah's Quay), Flintshire, Wales
Name: Elizabeth Bennet(t)
Gender: Female
Birth Date: 26 Apr 1839
Baptism Date: 27 Oct 1839
Baptism Place: Saint Marks,,Flint,WalesNorthop
Father: Benjamin Bennet
Mother: Catherine
FHL Film Number: 104818
NOTE: Birth date should be Sept. (not April)Death Notes
Death: 1 April 1921
Holden, Millard, Utah, United States
Cap John Bennett
John was born on September 4th, 1822 in Golftyn and his baptism took place on July 13th, 1823 in Connah's Quay.6 7
Benjamin Bennett
Benjamin was born on March 6th, 1827 in Golftyn and his baptism took place on March 25th, 1827 in Northop.9 7
Jonathan Bennett
Jonathan was born on August 14th, 1831 in Golftyn and his baptism took place on October 30th, 1831 in Northop.1 7
Catherine Bennett
Catherine was born on May 11th, 1833 in Golftyn and her baptism took place on June 9th, 1833 in Northop.1
Edward Bennett
Edward was born on March 10th, 1836 in Golftyn and his baptism took place on April 24th, 1836 in Northop.9 7
Elizabeth Bennett
Elizabeth was born on September 26th, 1839 in Golftyn and her baptism took place on October 27th, 1839 in Northop.9 7
1 1851 UK Census
2 Wales, Flintshire Parish Register (1538-1912)
3 FindAGrave
4 FamilySearch.org
5 Certificate - Marriage
6 1861 UK Census
7 Wales Select Parish Records (1541-1907)
8 Millennium File
9 1841 UK Census
10 FreeBMD.org.uk
2 Wales, Flintshire Parish Register (1538-1912)
3 FindAGrave
4 FamilySearch.org
5 Certificate - Marriage
6 1861 UK Census
7 Wales Select Parish Records (1541-1907)
8 Millennium File
9 1841 UK Census
10 FreeBMD.org.uk
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