Bennetts - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Re: BENNETTS OF CORNWALL

smoc53704 — 2012-04-05 04:23:15Z

Hello, I have great grand parents named Bennetts who came from Cambourne, Cornwall and settled in Grand and Iowa Counties in Wisconsin, USA. If I can be of help to you or if you can help me please let me know.

Re: Bennetts - Lead Mine Cornwall/Wales

Valfarbenn — 2012-03-15 15:02:36Z

IHAVE JUST PICKED UP YOUR EMAIL AND IT IS QUITE POSSIBLE YOU ARE CONNECTED,Ineed another few months to get back to the Bennetts as I have been compiling a readable form of another family since being in England 2010 for 6 months.
Stayed in St Just for a while and met remaining Bennetts,If You get back to me later in year I will be back with the Bennetts,have over 400 pages of lines and info

Valerie

valfarbenn@bigpond.com.au

William R. Bennetts

dknerler1 — 2011-11-09 21:51:48Z

I am looking for information on Wm. R. Bennetts. He was born around 1804 in Cornwall(?). I think he married Elizabeth (but I could be wrong) and had 4 sons named William, John (b. 1832), Thomas (b. 1834), and Noah (b. 1836).
This is as far back as I can trace my family and I would be very gratefull to hear from someone that has more information.

WILLIAM HENRY BENNETTS IN AUSTRALIA

merylwatson1 — 2011-10-13 03:21:49Z

I am trying to identify William Henry Bennetts who was living in Crystal Street Broken Hill in 1915. He died in 1919 and is buried in Broken Hill. After my gt-grandmother Elizabeth Johnson nee Murphy(previously the widow of James Hockey)died in WA in 1913, three of the Hockey children were apparently sent to live with the Bennetts, including son Harold Hockey who in 1915 enlisted for WW1 and produced a letter from William Henry Bennetts stating he was Harold's uncle and guardian. The Hockeys were from Cornwall and lived in Clunes Victoria before Elizabeth took her family to WA, but I can't find any link between Bennetts and Hockey. Can anyone help me with this?

Re: BENNETTS OF CORNWALL

CooperLacaud — 2011-09-14 23:34:10Z

I see that this message is from 6 years ago! but I am researching my g.g.g grandfather James Bennetts from Camborne.

His son, my g.g. grandfather James Bennetts, (perhaps the brother of your relative Samuel?) was born in 1825 so his father could easily have been born in 1795. I was wondering if you ever found anything else out about him and how did you discover that his wife was Mary Vincent?

Sarah

Henry Bennetts ( or Bennett)

mqd91q — 2011-09-06 01:57:15Z

Trying to trace Henry Bennetts (or Bennett)roots back to England.

The US 1900 census shows his birth details as December, 1834, and his entry to the US as 1856. His death certificate shows his birth details as 16/12/1835. I believe that he, like many others from Corwall, emigrated to work in the copper mines of Michigan (Houghton County to be exact). His death certificate states his father's name as John Bennetts, but has no details of his mothers name. He married Caroline Gilbert at The North American Mine in Michigan on 16th Jan 1858 and they went on to have 15 children.

I've found baptism records in Cornwall for periods before Dec 1834 (too early) and the nearest record is 7 Feb 1835 (parents John and Jennifer).

Any help/information would be most welcome !

Re: Bennetts - Lead Mine Cornwall/Wales

Stottlin — 2011-07-27 02:02:22Z

I'm rearching Eliza Bennett/Bennetts who lived in Michigan in 1861. She was married so her name then was Eliza Nicholls. Her brother, Harry, apparently left Michigan in 1862 to move back to England. I'm wondering if this is the same line.

Thomas Nathan And Sara Elizabeth Bennett

jmbbr47 — 2011-02-12 18:43:03Z

I am looking for ANY information regarding the Bennett family of Thomas Nathan and Sara Elizabeth Bennett of Missouri and Oklahoma they were also in Mew Mexico and Texas

Bennett and Bennetts Cornwall, Twelveheads, Cusvey, Gwennapp

doomsdayimpala — 2011-01-31 15:04:52Z

Bennett and Bennetts Cornwall, Twelveheads, Cusvey, Gwennapp
i am researching Samuel Bennetts and Harriett Michell, lived in Twelveheads and Cusvey mid 1800's.

Re: JAMES BENNETT or BENNETTS

BMarcheschi — 2010-10-11 04:41:00Z

Hi Pam,
This is 100% my family. James and Matha Pearce Bennetts are my 2x great-grandparents. Please contact me as your friend in my cousin and would love to contact her.
Beth

Re: JAMES BENNETT or BENNETTS

pamorme1 — 2010-10-09 22:12:30Z

Hi Bev

Sorry but I cannot see a connection at the moment. The Bennetts I am looking for came from Stoke Climsland a place just in Cornwall and north west of Plymouth. Your Bennetts are on the north coast of Cornwall quite some distance away. Bennetts are not my family and I have been looking for an old friend so have only concentrated on her direct line. The Frederick in her tree was born in Telluride, Colorado and returned to England with his mother sfter his father's death.

I have found a Frederick Charles Bennetts who married Caroline Phillips Q1 1889 Truro v5c p232. There is a birth of a ? James Frederick Bennetts Q2 1889 Truro v5c p133 (may have died prior to 1891 census). If you do not have any certificates I would suggest you begin with the marriage certificate as a starting point as St Agnes is in the District of Truro, Cornwall.

Try and Google Bennetts in Cornwall as I think there is information there.

Regards Pam

Re: JAMES BENNETT or BENNETTS

BeverlyJohnson904 — 2010-10-09 15:27:11Z

I am searching for a Frederick Charles Bennetts born about 1890 in St Agnes? who had a brother James. Mothers name Caroline (nee Phillips). Frederick died in 1984 in Camborne. Also Skinner Bottoms listed as area of birth. Any connection? Bev. Michigan, USA

Edward James Bennetts, Margaret Bennetts, Annie Bennetts Steel

normanann1 — 2010-08-15 21:47:13Z

I am seeking information about my great uncle Eddie and his sisters, all from St Just in |Penwith, Cornwall, all emigrated to Grass Valley: Maggie & Annie in 1910's, Eddie in 1920. Annie married Frank Steel and had a son, Richard. I am the grandaughter of their sister, Mary Ancell Bennetts Hill. I would love to know if they have any living descendants in California.

Richard Bennetts and Eliza Osborne Tavistock Cornwall to Wallaroo Mines (Kadina) Australia

johnolds142 — 2010-04-13 13:35:03Z

Hi

I'm looking for information about my 2nd Great Grandparents, Richard Bennetts and Eliabeth (Eliza) Osborne who came out to Australia from Cornwall on the ship GILMORE, arriving at Port Adelaide South Australia on 05 July 1857. My Great Grandfather was four at the time, he was born on 20 June 1853 at Tavistock Devonshire.

My Great Grandfather Richard married Elizabeth Ann Lee on 10 May 1875 at Kadina. They had 7 children, Richard (1876-); Florence Ethel (Flo) (1878-); Sampson (1880-1887); Ernest (1884-1978); Emily (1888-1976); Samuel (1891-) and my Grandfather, Joseph Howard Lee Bennetts (1897-1981).

Richard and Eliza lived at Wallaroo Mines (Kadina) South Australia and are both buried at the Kadina Cemetery but erroneously recorded in the SA BDM under the surname of Bennett. Richard senior was killed on 25 Dec 1872 in a rock fall at the Wallaroo Mines.

Richard and Elizabeth and their family lived at Wallaroo Mines (Kadina) before moving the new mining town of Broken Hill NSW during 1887 after Sampson's death.

Would like to hear from anyone who may be researching this branch of the Bennetts family or who may have come across records of this family during their research.

Regards, John

JAMES BENNETT or BENNETTS

pamorme1 — 2010-03-21 19:21:00Z

Looking for a James Bennett/Bennetts from around Stoke Climsland, Cornwall who had a son James born 1842. Possibly the son of Mary Ann Gist as he is with his grandmother Mary Gist nee Veal 1851 & 1861 Census in Stoke Climsland, Cornwall. James 1842 marries Martha Pearce in the same place 1863.

Any help appreciated.

Re: Bennetts - Lead Mine Cornwall/Wales

Valfarbenn — 2010-01-01 08:47:28Z

Hello Mary,
I read your message and know who you belong to,your Charles William Bennetts married Beatrice(Trixie) Bell.
Charles was the son of Frederick Charles Bennetts who married 1908 Jane Hamilton
Frederick Charles Bennetts was the son of William (James) Bennetts,who married Catherine Ohl
William was brother to our great grandfather,James Bennetts.
Richard Bennetts,THEIR FATHER was born in St Just in Penwith,(son of Richard Bennetts and Eleanor Rodda) 1814/15. Married Grace Ellis who died in Bendigo,and is buried in White Hills Cemetary at Epsom,leaving eight children.
I have all the lines.
Richard who married Nellie Stone,in 1866, was 26 years old
i have a copy of the original marriage record,that means he was born in 1840,The son of Richard Bennetts and Elizabeth Noy
Our Richard Bennetts son,RICHARD was born in 1843 in St Just in Penwith and married Mary Ann Stephens in Bendigo,Victoria

Valerie

Re: Richard Bennetts St.Just 1814

Valfarbenn — 2010-01-01 07:25:52Z

The Bennetts family motto:Getting it 100 per cent

“De bon Valoir server le Roy”

“To Serve the King with Right Good Will”

Re: Richard Bennetts St.Just 1814

Valfarbenn — 2009-12-31 08:56:09Z

Hello,
The more research i do on the Cornish Bennetts the more i find them becoming intermarried through various families and wouldn't be surprised if we are connected,eventually.
Originally they were followers of St Benedict in Savigny in France,where they built an Abbey.I know some came from Italy,the Romans were incredible building engineers,and were used there.When Savigny Abbey was completed,,William of Normandy brought that particular group,of Benedictine Monks who wore grey habits,andbuilders,(amongst them Frenchmen)to England,
To cut a long story short,James the first of England,sixth of Scotland,nephew to Elizabeth the first, split up the brotherhood,there were too many conflicts etc., between protestants and Catholics on the Scottish borders, some recieved monetry encouragement,to move,to Ireland,Scotland,Cornwall,
To keep their identity,and unity in origins, preserved, the name Bennett appears to have been taken by them all,which means,"Of St Benedict" and today there is that sense of belonging whenever you meet a fellow Bennett.....you then discover they intermarried into certain Cornish families,and today i am amazed how a lot of Cornish folk, still seem to be doing that,sticking together,through think and thin,
Nice isn't it?

Valerie

The family motto; To serve God AND the King,came into being ,
The name Bennetts came into existence

Re: Richard Bennetts St.Just 1814

Valfarbenn — 2009-12-31 08:06:08Z

Did i ever contact you,
Did you ever find out what happened to Richard Bennetts born abt1814? (from your aunts?
Some researchers think 1817 but that i think is another Richard,
I have done a lot of work on the Bennetts, back to their entrance into England and the building of the Abbey at Barrow in Furness
fascinating,but i still am not 100 per cent convinced our Richard Bennetts evaporated,

valerie

valfarbenn@bigpond.com.au

George Henry Bennett, missouri, kansas

cmarniem — 2009-10-19 00:30:45Z

Hi! I am looking for any information concerning a George Bennett Jr born dec 11, 1914 in Kansas City, MO. to a George Henry Bennett and Alice Bennett. Alice had been married previously to a Duane Kuhn and they had a daughter Alberta b in 1900 who married a steppleman and lived in St. Louis. Alice's maiden name was Volker and she was born in Illinois. I have Jr's death as October 1985 in Shawnee Mission,KS I am also looking for any infomation concerning Alice. George Henry aka Henry George passed away in 1938 in Kansas City.

Re: Bennetts - Lead Mine Cornwall/Wales

mclarkebell — 2009-09-08 03:35:26Z

Strangely my maiden name is Mary Bell Bennetts and I was born in Rockhampton Queensland Australia. My father was Charles William Bennetts, His father was James and grand-father was Richard who was born in Cornwall at a town called St. Just that is near the airport at Lands-end. I believe richard was an engineer and he moved with his wife to USA. James was born on a boat on lake michigan in USA and following the death of his mother and the re-marriage of his father to a Nelly Stone he and his brother moved back to Cornwall and then immigrated to Australia settling in central Queensland. James married a Catherine Frobos (Froburs). I am a practicing christian and very evangelistic having been on a few missionary trips, the latest to NE India in 2005. I was just amazed that there had been an earlier Mary Bell Bennetts who was also an evangelist and wonder if Iwas related to her. Please feel free to reply. Cheers, Mary Bell

Re: Ann Bennetts Stoney

jazzy_eales — 2009-03-21 22:03:26Z

dont think i can help you much but bennetts and vincent are cornish names so could look in the cornwell are at moment im researching the bennetts family for my grandmother who is from cornwall not getting very far at mo i found sometimes it helps to find the children then the adults as alot of adult lied about there age hope this might help i will keep an eye out to for those names though.

Bennetts In Cornwall

bennettsnz — 2009-01-20 04:46:31Z

Hi My great great Grandfather was Edward John Bennetts born in 1877 or 1878 in Somerset either in Old Cleeve or St Giles, I have the information about his wife (Esther Ann Reynolds) and their children etc etc all the way to my father but I am trying to find my GGGrandfathers silblings or parents etc, I may have found them looking through the census's, Father John 1833 and Mother Mary Ann together they had a quite a few children but I need some confirmation that these are the right parents for my Edward, any help would be great thanks.

PS Also looking for the name of the ship Edward, wife and 10 Children travelled to New Zealand on round 1921 or 1922

Bennett's of Vermont

lbsmith155 — 2008-11-15 15:46:38Z

I am looking for info on Benjamin J Bennett b. 1825 or William H Bennett b. 1824. Mothers name could have been Susan. William married Nancy Boutwell, Benjamin married Susan M and/or Lurana Jones. Benjamin had at least 5 children; Augustus b. 1847, Lucien b. 1848, Alpheus b. 1850, Emma b. 1852 and Elwin b. 1856. I am the great granddaughter of Alpheus.

Re: BENNETTS OF CORNWALL

Johnhlang — 2008-06-07 09:32:12Z

Am rsearching 'Bennetts' in Crowan, Cornwall - specifically John & Elizabeth Bennetts, who had a daughter - English Bennetts!!

Any relation to your people??

Please reply to :

Johnhlang@sky.com

Re: BENNETTS OF CORNWALL

Johnhlang — 2008-06-07 09:28:24Z

I'm researching a John & Elizabeth Bennetts, who had a daughter named - English Bennetts!! From Crowan, Cornwall!

Any relation do you think??

Please reply to

JohnHLang@Sky.com

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Re: BENNETTS OF CORNWALL

Johnhlang — 2008-06-07 09:24:49Z

Hello

Just seen your message re. Bennetts surname. I'm researching Bennetts in Cornwal about the same time. I have a John Bennetts who married Elizabeth (Surname not known). John & Elizabeth had a daughter - English Bennetts. Have picked them up in the various census and they lived in Crowan, Cornwall.

As it's been several years since your original posting I thought that you might have reserached more and wondered if the above people are related to any of the folk in your family trees?

I have just lokked at this having not done anything constructive with my genealogy for a few years.

Please do reply - if I pick up anybody I think could be relevant to your genealogy I'll drop you an email.

Regards

John Lang

PLEASE REPLY DIRECT TO MY EMAIL:

JOHNHLANG@SKY.COM. Thank you

Also researching: Coombes, Davy, Richards, Bennetts, (H)Odgers.

Bennetts Salmon Arms BC Canada

08sep43 — 2008-03-20 06:39:24Z

I am seeking any info on this line. He left Australia with his wife and they had a family in Salmon Arms. Oral family history says he joined the Mounties.

William Franklin Bennett Of Arkansas

GeChandler — 2007-11-28 19:56:04Z

William was born in 1867 in Mississippi. He was married the first time in early 1890's in Arkansas. He married my Grandmother Mary Florance Poe sometime in early 1900. If anyone knows this family I would like to know the name of Williams first wife and when they married. After William and Mary Florance married they lived the rest of their lives in Perry County Arkansas. Gene

Re: Bennetts,Camborne,Cornwall,Engl:pre 1720

sterndale2 — 2007-04-22 19:44:36Z

Hi!

I have Bennetts and Goldsworthy ancestors from Gwennap.
I have Samuel Bennetts married Catherine Goldsworthy, at Gwennap 1853, they are my G.Grandparents. I have further info if you are
interested.
My e-mail address is sterndale@sky.com
Regards
Ken Bennetts

Re: Jeremiah Bennett/s b. 1806; md 1831 to Ann Wicks b 1806 Gwennap, Cornwall, England

sterndale2 — 2007-04-22 19:37:25Z

Hi! Barbara
I note your interest in Jeremiah Bennetts, he was the
brother of my GG.grandfather Richard,
TI would be pleased to hear from you
My e-mail address is sterndale@sky.com
Regards
Ken Bennetts

Noah and Oma Lee Bennett

JoeyAnnKirtley — 2007-02-21 14:06:40Z

I am Looking for some information on Noah and Oma Lee Bennett. All I Know is they had 3 boys- Walter, Opal,and charlie And I know of One daughter and I think her Name is or was Ruthie Carmicheal and she lived in California and all the boys live in Arkansas. Charlie being the yougest, Walter passed away late last year or early this year he had no children. Opal also lives in Arkansas With Pat and they have 4 maybe 5 children all boys. Charlie has 4 children 1 boy Charlie Arron Bennett and three girls Carolyn Wynn, Rachell Schmitt, and Me Joey Ann Kirtley If any one has any information please send it to me or let me know where to find it. Thank you Joey

MUNK-BENNETS marriage in CA in 1861

danderup — 2006-11-05 02:38:14Z

Am not related but may be of interest to someone who is. I have no further info.

Vern D
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Transcribed by Betty <betty@unisette.com>
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The Sacramento Union
Wednesday Morning, January 1, 1862

MARRIAGES IN THE CITY AND COUNTY (for the year 1861)
January
29 - Thomas K. MUNK and Mary V. BENNETS

Re: Grandparents

alexander33919 — 2006-06-07 23:36:46Z

Are you still looking for Noah? I have seen his name in my own Bennett research. Since your post was dated 2003, you may have already found the info you need. Let me know....my Bennett research is just beginning!

Re: BENNETTS OF CORNWALL

marilyndearden2 — 2006-04-03 19:32:35Z

THERE DOESN'T SEEM TO BE ANY CONNECTION WITH MY BANNETTS - SORRY. HAVE YOU TRIED THE ONLINE PARISH CLERKS FOR CORNWALL? I HAVE FOUND A GREAT DEAL OF HELP THRU' THEIR SITE!
MARILYN

Re: Bennetts,Camborne,Cornwall,Engl:pre 1720

2006-04-01 06:06:27Z

I have a John BENNETTS born Cornwall 1855. Died in NSW (Australia) in 1923. Is he in your tree? He was my maternal ggrandfather.

Bennetts - Lead Mine Cornwall/Wales

juliabeekay — 2006-03-26 18:06:03Z

Hi
My Dad had a flashback last night of his father (James Bennetts) telling him that his grandmother had owned a mine, possibly lead, in Cornwall in the mid late 1800's. She had moved to Wales and left the mine in the hands of her son who basically gambled it away and moved to possibly the USA.

My grandfather was James Bennetts born in 1885 in Swansea, his father was John Bands Bennetts born Cardiganshire 1859 and his father was James Bennetts who I believe was from Cornwall. I have been given the name Towereath but can't find trace of this.

Also there is a family tale of a female preacher - Mary Bell Bennetts in the mid 1800's????

Any other Bennetts' out there who can help?

Contact me at juliabeekay@yahoo.com

Cheers!!

Bennett

DRyan43196 — 2006-02-04 00:05:04Z

Yes you may contact me!!

Bennett

DRyan43196 — 2006-02-04 00:05:04Z

Hi! I don't know if our family would be of interest.. but they were Bennett and not Bennetts... from Tennessee.. and ??? Arkansas..Missouri..DRyan43196@aol.com

Re: BENNETTS OF CORNWALL

fionaje — 2006-01-28 18:35:15Z

Lesley, please get in touch - my email address is fionajenner@supanet.com

Bennetts,Camborne,Cornwall,Engl:pre 1720

2005-11-15 20:51:46Z

If you are working on the Bennetts lineage, and connect with the Golsworthie family, drop a note

Re: Richard Bennetts St.Just 1814

fionaje — 2005-11-08 20:29:11Z

Hello Lesley
Have just received the death certificate for William Thomas (Matha Bennetts husband) who died at 14 Railway Terrace on 16.09.1892 aged 36. Walter Bennetts, your g grandfather (?) and William's brother in law, registered the death and is listed as being present at the death. Walter's address listed as 29 Jackson Street. By 1901, Martha was living next door to him at 31 Jackson Street.
Fiona

Re: Richard Bennetts St.Just 1814

fionaje — 2005-10-30 12:50:56Z

Thanks for the responses!
Valerie, I will email you with what information I have so far in case there is a link.
In 1851, John and Eliza Bennetts (nee Bray) lived at an address in Downing Street, Bodmin with 4 children Elizabeth (Bray), William, John and Caroline Bennetts. There was another Bennetts family in the same road (haven't got the information in front of me) and I wondered whether he might be a brother. Also a Bray family.
By 1861, they were living at Higher Coombe, St Cleer. Elizabeth Bray was off the census but the family had expanded to include Eliza, Martha, James, George and Thomas.
Another move as by 1871, they were in Church Rowe, Camborne. The children living with them at this time were Caroline, Martha, James, George, Thomas and Walter.
In 1881, some of the family had moved to 34 Jackson Street, Brotton (North Riding of Yorkshire).
Martha had married William Thomas from St Just in 1875 and was living in Railway Terrace.
I think Thomas married married Harriet (if I am right, Thomas dropped the s and became plain Bennett) and had 11 children at least before his death in 1910 in the Lumpsey mines. Harriet lived to a ripe old age.
George and Walter were still living with their parents.

Lesley's mother is my grandmother's cousin (Martha and Walter being siblings).
Do you think there is any link between Richard Bennetts and my family Valerie?

Re: Richard Bennetts St.Just 1814

2005-10-30 05:02:31Z

Dear fiona,
Sorry I haven't been able to reply until now have been in Europe for the past 8 weeks.
My Richard Bennetts was married to Grace Ellis also called Day, also from the same district.
I had planned to visit there again whilst in England but didn't have the time i needed so hope to be back there again in a couple years.My Richard went to America back to Cornwall then onto Australia with his 2 eldest sons to the Victorian goldfields.His wife and the rest of the family followed.
My email address is valfarbenn@bigpond.com.au so Fiona will be happy to compare notes,photos etc.,
Looking forward to hearing from you,

Valerie

Re: Richard Bennetts St.Just 1814

fionaje — 2005-10-29 16:14:35Z

I have tried to email you but have recived no response to date. Am concerned I have written to wrong address!!
My 95 year old grandmother (Lyla Wright born Jackson St, Brotton1910) and her 93 year old sister (Emily Wright born Mayfield Cottage, Hinderwell b 1912) are both still alive and remember the family and area well. Lyla now has alzheimers and is virtually blind but Emily still very alert.
I have family photos and family anecdotes to share.
None of my immediate family on Grandma's side still live in the area - the 3 sisters all went into service in Hastings, Sussex in their early teens - two of them married local men so now we are spread across the southern half of the country. The third sister married a Scot during the war but it was a short-lived marriage. Olive stayed in Bexhill till her death in 1983.
Lyla followed my mum to Bristol in the early 60's.

Philippa Bennetts, Cornwall, mar. c 1740- any connections.

2005-10-24 22:37:30Z

Looking to make a connection to sibling relations and or parentage, to determine family of origin.

Re: Richard Bennetts St.Just 1814

LesleyNicholson — 2005-10-06 21:45:20Z

Your grandmother is my 86 yr old Mum's cousin. Mum was born in Jackson St Brotton in 1919, her young parents lived with Walter and Nancy aka Annie. Does your grandmother still live in the North East? My Mum left the area in the 1920's but remembers her family there and often visited. She remembers saying goodbye to her uncle John, Walter's eldest son as he left to go on tour to China, where he subsequently died. (He was a whistler on the stage).

Re: BENNETTS OF CORNWALL

LesleyNicholson — 2005-10-06 21:26:36Z

I too am researching the Bennetts from Cornwall. Martha Bennetts is the sister of my gt grandfather Walter,who also moved to Mbro with his parents & brother Thomas. Their mother Eliza lived with him at the time of her death in 1901. I am lucky to have the family bible which records Caroline, Martha et al. Walter's wife Nancy Lawry also came from St Just & her family also migrated to Brotton near Mbro. Their youngest son Walter moved to S Yorks in the 1920's to work in the coal mines there.

Re: BENNETTS OF CORNWALL

fionaje — 2005-09-04 19:19:34Z

I am also researching Bennetts in the Camborne area of Cornwall - were tin and copper miners in the mid 19th century. The names I have at the moment are (still early days) John Bennetts b 1823 married to Eliza
6 children Caroline, Martha, James, George, Thomas and Walter, all of whom worked in the mines from the age of eight. Martha, James and George all moved 450 miles away to the ironstone mining area just outside Middlesbrough, Cleveland in Yorkshire (North Riding). The area was attracting many workers from all over the country in the new industry. Martha had 6 children with William Thomas (from St Just in Cornwall) Emily (who lost a leg at 3 after going onto the railway line),James, George, Eliza (my great grandmother), Martha and Harry (who lost his right arm and leg in a mining accident when he was only 14). William died of peritonitis at the age of 36 and must have died around the time of Harry's birth.

Re: Richard Bennetts St.Just 1814

fionaje — 2005-09-04 18:57:22Z

I am also researching the Bennetts in Cornwall. My 95 year old grandmother still has fond memories of her grandmother Martha Bennetts (born approx 1855 in Bodminland, Cornwall). She worked in the tin and copper mines from the age of 8 and never learned to read and write well. She was one of 6 children (Caroline 1851, James 1857, George 1859, Thomas 1861and Walter 1864). All worked in the copper and tin mines.Her parents were John Bennetts 1823 and Eliza 1823.
Martha married William Thomas in 1857. William was from St Just (also a miner) and moved to Brotton in the North Riding of Yorkshire where he became an ironstone miner deputy. Two of Martha's brothers also worksed the same mines in Brotton (Walter and George). George married Harriet from Penryn and Walter married Annie from St Just.