Ann Bennett
Femaleabout 1751–

Brief Life History of Ann

Ann Bennett was born about 1751, in Heswall, Cheshire, England. She married Edward Davies on 10 February 1768, in Heswall, Cheshire, England, United Kingdom. They were the parents of at least 5 sons and 4 daughters. She lived in Heswall, Cheshire, England, United Kingdom in 1768.

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Spouse and Children

Parents and Siblings

Edward Davies

1747–

Ann Bennett

1751–

Marriage: 10 February 1768

Nancy Davies

1769–1769

Hannah Davies

1770–

Edward Davies

1771–

Thomas Davies

1773–

Hannah Davies

1776–

John Davies

1780–

Peter Davies

1783–

Edward Davies

1786–

Margaret Davies

1789–

Sources (20)

Ann in entry for Nancy Davis, "England, Cheshire Bishop's Transcripts, 1598-1900"
Ann in entry for Nancy Davies, "England, Cheshire Parish Registers, 1538-2000"
Ann in entry for Hannah Davies, "England, Cheshire Parish Registers, 1538-2000"

Spouse and Children

Edward Davies

Male1747– Male

Ann Bennett

Female1751– Female

Marriage

10 February 1768Heswall, Cheshire, England, United Kingdom

Children (9)

Nancy Davies

Female1769–1769 Female

Female1770– Female

Male1771– Male

Male1773– Male

Female1776– Female

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World Events (8)

1752 · Gregorian Calendar is Adopted

Age 1

Gregorian calendar was adopted in England in 1752. That year, Wednesday, September 2, 1752, was followed by Thursday, September 14th, 1752, which caused the country to skip ahead eleven days.

1754 · Seven Years' War

Age 3

The Seven Years' War began as a North American conflict then stretched between England and France. England, along with allies, battled France in America, India, and Europe, making it arguably the first global war. The conflict ended with the signing of the Treaty of Paris in 1763 and England was victorious. The Seven Years' war ultimately led to discontent in the colonies and the American Revolution.

1787 · English Convicts Sail to Australia

Age 36

The first fleet of convicts sailed from England to Australia on May 13, 1787. By 1868, over 150,000 felons had been exiled to New South Wales, Van Diemen's Land, and Western Australia.

Name Meaning

Bennett

Ann

English: from the medieval personal name Benedict , from Latin Benedictus ‘blessed’. In the 12th century the Latin form of the name is found in England alongside versions derived from the Old French form Beneit, Benoit, which was common among the Normans. The surname has also been established in Ireland since the 14th century.

German: from a short form of the personal name Bernhard .

Altered form of French Benet or Bennet or of some other similar (like-sounding) French surname. Altered ending reflects the Canadian and American French practice of sounding the final -t.

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Ann Bennett
Femaleabout 1751–

Brief Life History of Ann

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