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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Details of Benjamin's family with Catherine Jones
1 1851 UK Census
2 Wales, Flintshire Parish Register (1538-1912)
3 FindAGrave
4 FamilySearch.org
5 Certificate - Marriage
2 Wales, Flintshire Parish Register (1538-1912)
3 FindAGrave
4 FamilySearch.org
5 Certificate - Marriage
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