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Peter Bennett[1]

Male 1724 - Bef 1778  (< 53 years)


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  • Name Peter Bennett 
    Born 21 Jun 1724  Christ Church Parish, Middlesex County, Virginia Find all individuals with events at this location  [1] 
    Gender Male 
    Baptism 19 Jul 1724  Christ Church Parish, Middlesex County, Virginia Find all individuals with events at this location  [1] 
    Residence 1750  Lunenburg County, Virginia Find all individuals with events at this location 
    • Peter Bennett appeared on the First List of Tithables of Lunenburg Co. in 1750, along with his father William and brother Joseph..
    Deed 12 May 1764  Halifax County, Virginia Find all individuals with events at this location  [2] 
    148 acres on the sourh side of the Pigg River 
    • Deed From William Roysden to Peter Bennett
      Halifax Co. Deed Book 5, 1764 – 1765, p. 80
       
      12 May 1764 William Roysden of Halifax Co. and Ann, his wife, to Peter Bennett of Bedford Co., for £ 26, 148 acres beg. at a white oak on the south side of Pigg River thence north ...up sd river to the first station, part of that tract formerly surveyed for Robert Walton, deed & John Adams... All houses,fences.

      Signed: William Roysden, Ann (A) Roysden 
      Wit: Arter Barden, Mathew (+) Barden, John Goad
      Recorded 17 May 1764
      Ann relinquished her right of dower. 
    Tax List 28 Nov 1764  Halifax County, Virginia Find all individuals with events at this location  [3] 
    Edward Booker's list 
    • Peter Bennett, William Bennett and Rich'd Bennett appear on Edward Booker's 1764 tax list.
    Tax List 17 Jul 1765  Halifax County, North Carolina Find all individuals with events at this location  [4] 
    Edward Booker's List 
    • Peter Bennett, William Bennett and Rich'd Bennett appear on Edward Booker's 1765 tax list.
    Tax List 17 Jul 1765  Halifax County, Virginia Find all individuals with events at this location  [5] 
    John Donilson's list 
    • Peter Bennett, Rich'd Bennett and John Bennett appear on John Donilson's 1765 tax list.
    Deed 21 Sep 1768  Pittslyvania County, Virginia Find all individuals with events at this location  [6] 
    150 acres on south side of Pigg River 
    • The land was part of 300 acres granted to William Roysdon.
    Will 7 Jan 1778  Bedford County, Virginia Find all individuals with events at this location  [7] 
    • Will of Peter Bennett, 7 January I778, 25 May 1778

      In the name of God Amen.I Peter Bennett of the county of Bedford & Colony of Virginia, by this the abundant mercy of God, am in perfect health & memory, but considering the mortality of human life, do constitute this my last Will & Testament.  & desire it to be [secured] by all as such Revoking all former Wills heretofore made by me.  And in order to dispose of my Wordly estate to my Satisfaction (at my Decease) I give & bequeathe it in the manner & form following.  V. I do lend unto my loving Wife Francis Bennett (after all my just debts & charges be paid) during her life in Widowhood, all & every part of my estate, that is in any wise belonging or appertaining unto [tear] as an estate or a part of an estate.  And at her decease, my will & desire is that all may be sold for the best price that can be got, & the money divided between my Children (V. William Bennett, Mary Lawson, Reubin Bennett, Elizabeth Perry, Micajah Bennett, Rachel Bennett, Abner Bennett, and Richard Bennett) as is here directed. V. My will & desire is that my first two named sons, Wm & Reubin Bennett do discount Thirty two pounds then Shillings each from an equal proportion of the money arising from my estate when sold, (because they have already received that sum, each, in the land they now live on.)  and all the other named Children to receive a Just & equal proportion of the money arising from sd. Estate without any discount from princilal or part.  Item.  If at any time after my decease, my now loving wife should marry, Then my Will & desire is, That my Estate my be sold by the discretion of my Executors & the money Divided as afforesaid, allowing my Wife a childs part only. ____ Item. If at any time before there be a Division of my Estate agreable to this Will; there should be a Decease of any of the above named children without being of age or proper Heir4, Then my Will & desire is that my Estate may be divided in form afforesd betwixt those that be then living.  Lastly, I do appoint my two sons V. Wm & Reubin Bennett, whole and Sole Executors to this my last Will & Testament. Given under my hand and seal this seventh day of January 1770.

      Signed & sealed: Peter Bennett

      Wit: David Watt, Wm Ward, David Perry, William Goad

      At a court held for Bedford County the 25th day of May 1778 This last will and Testament of Peter Bennett Deceased was proved by the oath of David Watt and William Goad Witnesses thereto. Subscribed and Ordered to be recorded and on the Motion of Wm Bennett and Reuben Bennett The Executors hereto named who made oath thereto Certificate is Granted them for Obtaining probate in due form giving Security whereupon They Together with John Callaway William Vardeman and William Leftwich their securities entered into and acknowledged their Bond in the Penalty of Five Thousand Pounds for the said Executors due and lawfull administration of the said Decedants Estate and performance of his Will. Teste J. Steboe CC.

      Executors: William Bennett and Reubin Bennett
      Security: John Callaway, William Vardeman, and William Leftwich
    _UID AD8FE84D25D147BB96FE0E47DC272C6EEFDE 
    Died Bef 25 May 1778  Bedford County, Virginia Find all individuals with events at this location  [8] 
    • The last will & testament of Peter Bennett was proved in court held for Bedford County on 25 May 1778. His sons William Bennett and Reuben Bennett were executors. John Callaway, William Vardeman and William Leftwich were sureties.
    Person ID I482  Bennett, Harrison, and Herron Families
    Last Modified 16 Feb 2020 

    Father William Bennett,   b. Bef 2 Jun 1703, Christ Church Parish, Middlesex County, Virginia Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. Abt 1783, Montgomery County, Virginia Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age > 79 years) 
    Mother Mary Humphreys,   b. 24 Jan 1703/4, Christ Church Parish, Middlesex County, Virginia Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. Bef 1755, Virginia Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age < 50 years) 
    Married 9 Apr 1724  Christ Church Parish, Middlesex County, Virginia Find all individuals with events at this location  [9] 
    • “William Benit and Mary Humpherys Married April ye 9th 1724. The Parish Register of Christ Church, Middlesex County, Va. From 1653 To 1812, Southern Historical Press, Easley, SC, 1988, pg. 164.
    Children 5 children 
    Family ID F251  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Frances Vardeman,   b. 1730,   d. 1804  (Age 74 years) 
    Married Bef 1744  Virginia Find all individuals with events at this location  [6] 
    • Peter Bennett married Frances, whose last name is not known, but is frequently reported to be Vardeman. Frances joined in the deed dated 21 Sep 1768 to Hannah Dodson and is named in the will of Peter Bennett.
    Notes 
    • Minutes of Inferior Court, 1798-1811, p. 317--Jan. 27, 1807. Sally Stallings and John Ray appointed guardians of Simeon, Jesse, Jeremiah, Louisa and Sally, orphans of Jesse Stallings, dec'd. Sanders and James Stallings orphans of Jesse choose their mother Sally Stallings guardian. Micajah Bennett appointed guardian of James orphan of James Evans, dec'd. Joseph Echols appointed guardian of Sarah, Joshua, Patsy and Polly Crane, orphans of Glover Crane, dec'd. Jonathan Webster appointed guardian of James and Henry Josey. Mary Josey appointed guardian of Kitty and Rowena Josey, all orphans of Henry Josey, dec'd. (Davidson , p. 148)
      [10]
    Children 
     1. William Bennett,   b. Abt 1744,   d. 11 Sep 1827  (Age ~ 83 years)
     2. Mary Bennett,   b. 1756,   d. Yes, date unknown
    Married: John Lawson
     3. Reuben Bennett,   b. 1757,   d. Bef 21 Mar 1808, Wilkes County, Georgia Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age < 51 years)
     4. Elizabeth Bennett,   b. 1759,   d. 1810  (Age 51 years)
     5. Micajah Bennett,   b. 1761,   d. Bef 5 Jul 1824, Jackson County, Georgia Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age < 63 years)
     6. Rachel Bennett,   b. 1764,   d. Yes, date unknown
    Married: Thomas Snow
     7. Abner Bennett,   b. 1766,   d. Yes, date unknown
     8. Richard Bennett,   b. 24 Apr 1769, Bedford County, Virginia Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. Yes, date unknown
    Last Modified 14 Oct 2020 
    Family ID F270  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Notes 
    • Peter Bennett was the son of William Bennett and Mary Humphries. Peter Bennett was baptized 21 June, 1724 in Christ Church Parish, Middlesex Co., Va. (Register of Christ Church Parish)

      Peter Bennett married Frances, whose last name is not known, but is frequently reported to be Vardeman. A William Vardeman witnessed the will of Peter Bennett. In Cavaliers and Pioneers, Vol 5, page 354, "Verdeman" is mentioned as a neighbor of Israel Petereson in Lunenburgh Co on the N side of Staunton River on S side of the River crossing Ruddy's Creek. This would be in present day Bedford County. At this point, the evidence does not provide sufficient support to confirm that Frances’ maiden name is Vardeman.

      Peter Bennett was a witness to the will of John Goad dated July 7, 1771, which mentions his step mother Hannah Bennett. The will was probated July 23, 1771. Bedford Co. Will Book 1, pg. 132.

      Peter Bennett moved to the part of Lunenburg County which is now Pittsylvania County with his father and brothers. He appeared on the First List of Tithables of Lunenburg Co. in 1750, along with his father William and brother Joseph..

      On 12 May 1764, William and Margaret Roysden conveyed 148 acres on the south side of the Pigg River in present day Pittsylvania Co. to Peter Bennett. Halifax Co. Deed Book 5, pg. 80. William and Margaret were the parents of Margaret Roysden, who married Peter’s half brother Thomas.

      On 21 September, 1768, Peter and Francis Bennett conveyed 150 acres on the south side of the Pigg River to Hannah Dodson for 40 pounds. It is noted in the deed that the land was part of a 300 acre tract granted to William Roysdon by patent dated 30 August 1763 and afterward sold to Peter Bennett. Pittsylvania Co. Deed Book 1, p. 424 (Payne 42).

      On Feb. 1, 1776, William Bennett and his wife Hannah conveyed 70 acres of land to William’s grandson, William Bennett, Jr. William Jr. is identified in the deed of gift as the son of Peter Bennett. Pittsylvania Co. Deed Book 4, pp. 107-108

      On Feb. 14, 1776, William Bennett and his wife Hannah conveyed 194 acres of land to William’s grandson, Reuben Bennett. Reuben is identified in the deed of gift as the son of Peter Bennett. Pittsylvania Co. Deed Book 4, p. 109

      Peter died in Bedford Co., Va. in 1778. His will dated January 7, 1778 was probated May 25, 1778. He was survived by his wife Frances and his children. Peter Bennett named eight children in his will; William Bennett (b. abt. 1744), Mary Bennett Lawson (b. abt. 1756), Reuben Bennett (b. abt. 1757), Elizabeth Bennett Perry (b. abt. 1759), Micajah Bennett (b. abt. 1761), Rachel Bennett (b. abt. 1764), Abner Bennett (b. abt. 1766), and Richard Bennett (b. April 24 1769).

  • Sources 
    1. [S373] Christ Church Parish Register, 115 (Reliability: 2).
      Peter Son of William & Mary Bennett born June ye 21. baptized July ye 12, 1724.

    2. [S451] Halifax County, Virginia, Deeds, William Roysen to Peter Bennett; deed; 12 May 1764; 5; 80; 25 January 2020; 7898197; Deed books, v. 4-5 1762-1765.
      148 acres in Halifax County ;
      Beginning at a white oak on the south side of the Pigg River;N45E 210 poles to a shrub oak;
      Thence N45W 158 poles to a chestnut tree and two dogwoods on the said River;
      Thence up the river to the first station.
      Land formerly surveyed for Robert Walton, deceased & John Adams.
      Witnessed by Arter Barden, Matthew Barden and John Goad.
      Signed by William Roysden and Ann Roysden.

    3. [S474] Halifax County, Virginia, Colonial Poll & Tithable Lists, 4 (Reliability: 2).

    4. [S474] Halifax County, Virginia, Colonial Poll & Tithable Lists, 8 (Reliability: 2).

    5. [S474] Halifax County, Virginia, Colonial Poll & Tithable Lists, 12 (Reliability: 2).

    6. [S74] Pittsylvania County, Virginia, Deeds, Peter and Frances Bennett to Hannah Dodson; 21 September 1768; deed; 1; 424-425; Reel 1; Deed Book No. 1, 1767-1770 (Reliability: 3).
      300 acres on south side of Pigg River;
      Beginning at a white oak on the River bank;
      N55E 210 poles to a shrub white oak;
      N40W 158 poles to a chestnut tree and two dogwoods on the river;
      With meanders of the same to the first station.
      Part of 300 acres patented by William Roysdon;
      John Goad, Robert Goad and Abraham Gaod witnessed the deed.
      Peter Bennett signed his name;
      Frances signed by mark

    7. [S454] Bedford County, Virginia, Will Books, Peter Bennett; will; 7 January 1778; 1; 292-293; 24 January 2020; 7645309; Will books, v. 1 1763-1787 v. 2 (p. 1-351) 1788-1802.
      Will of Peter Bennett
      Dated: 7 January I778
      My loving wife Frances Bennett during her life in widowhood all my estate. At her decease all may be sold and the money divided between my children William Bennett, Mary Lawson, Reubin Bennett, Elizabeth Perry, Micajah Bennett, Rachel Bennett, Abner Bennett and Richard Bennett as if her directed Viz. my sons Wm. and Reuben Bennett do discount 30 pounds 10 shillings each from an equal proportion of the money becausethey have already received that sum each in the the land they now live on and all the other named children to receive a just and equall proportion.
      If at any time after my decease my now loving wife should marry my estate may be sold by the discretion of my Executors and the money divided as aforesaid allowing my wife a child's part only. If any time before there be a division of my estate there should be a decease of any of the above named children without being of age or proper heir, my estate may be divided betwixt those that be then living.
      Executors: my two sons Wm. and Reubin Bennett
      Signed: Peter Bennet
      Witnesses: David Watt, Wm. Ward, David Perry, William Goad
      Executors: William Bennett and Reubin Bennett
      Security: John Callaway, William Vardeman, and William Leftwich

    8. [S454] Bedford County, Virginia, Will Books, Peter Bennett; will; 7 January 1778; 1; 292-293; 24 January 2020; 7645309; Will books, v. 1 1763-1787 v. 2 (p. 1-351) 1788-1802.

    9. [S373] Christ Church Parish Register, 164 (Reliability: 2).
      “William Benit and Mary Humpherys Married April ye 9th 1724. The Parish Register of Christ Church, Middlesex County, Va. From 1653 To 1812, Southern Historical Press, Easley, SC, 1988, pg. 164.

    10. [S74] Pittsylvania County, Virginia, Deeds.


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