John Bennett of Nomini

John Bennett first appears in the northern neck of Virginia around 1648. On August 1, 1653 he received a grant of 150 acres in Northumberland county for the transportation of three persons into the Virginia. (Patents 3, pg. 3). William Spence and Elizabeth Bennett are named as headrights. Elizabeth is probably his wife. She is named in later deeds. I assume the third person is himself. The land is on the east side of the Nomany [Nominy] River in what is now Westmoreland County. This places John in the ChesapeakeBay area between the Nominy river and the Machotick River near the border with present day Northumberland County. He was a carpenter and is identified in various deeds and records as John Bennett of Nomini.

John Bennett died before 1661. In 1661, Vincent Cox was granted 346 acres in Northumberland Co. adjoining Robt Bennett, son of John Bennett, dec'd. (Patents 4, page 432)

Family

Wife: Elizabeth Berry

Children

• 1. Edward Bennett Married: Ann Spann
• 2. Robert Bennett Married: Mary
• 3. John Bennett : Matilda

References

• http://www.bennett-twins.com/getperson.php?personID=I1092&tree=Benn... cites
• SOURCE: Wills of Westmoreland County, Virginia Author: Augusta B. Fothergill Call Number: F232.W4F7 Appeals Press. 1925.
  • TASKER, JOHN, (Nuncupative) will. 12 January 1654. John Draper said unto Tasker, master, I pray you you are very ill and sick do you make your will. He answered there is none here at present to do it, but I will give my whole estate to you. Proved by the oath of Gershon Cromwell. (First will on record.)
  • DRAPER, JOHN, 14 January 1653; 20 June 1656. Legatees; friend William Spence my gun; Anne daughter of George Watts one heifer. John Bennett my house and plantation.