Brief Life History of Samuel
When Samuel Bennett was born on 13 July 1712, in Fairfield, Fairfield, Connecticut, United States, his father, James Bennett, was 36 and his mother, Deborah Adams, was 34. He married Abiah Bennett about 1728, in Stratfield, Fairfield, Fairfield, Connecticut, United States. He died in Tioga, New York, United States.
Photos and Memories (0)
Do you know Samuel? Do you have a story about him that you would like to share? Sign In or Create a FREE Account
Family Time Line
Sources (1)
- Legacy NFS Source: Samuel Bennett -
Spouse and Children
Parents and Siblings
Siblings (8)
+3 More Children
World Events (4)
1776
Thomas Jefferson's American Declaration of Independence endorsed by Congress. Colonies declare independence.
1791
Historical Boundaries 1791: Tioga, New York, United States
1803
France sells Louisiana territories to U.S.A.
Name Meaning
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.
Dictionary of American Family Names © Patrick Hanks 2003, 2006.
Possible Related Names
Discover Even More
As a nonprofit, we offer free help to those looking to learn the details of their family story.