Martha Bennet Bennet (1763-1852) - Find a Grave Memorial

Martha Bennet Bennet

Birth

15 Aug 1763

Foster, Providence County, Rhode Island, USA

Death

20 Sep 1852 (aged 89)

Wilkes-Barre, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, USA

Burial

Hanover Cemetery

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Martha, wife of Rufus Bennett, died September 20, 1852, aged 89 years. She was in the fort at the time of its surrender to the British and at her death was the only survivor of the memorable event.

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Parents

Ishmael Bennet

1730–1820

Spouse

Rufus Sanford Bennett

1754–1842

Siblings

Daniel Bennet

1783–1861
Josiah Bennett

1786–1857
Nathan Bennett

1789–1872
Mary Polly "Polly" Bennett Ruggles

1789–1832
Sarah E Bennett Blackman Finch

1796–1881

Children

Sarah Bennett Finch

1785–1847
Celestia Bennett Stivers Fisher

1799–1879

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Martha Bennet Bennet

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Ishmael Bennet

Rufus Sanford Bennett

Daniel Bennet

Josiah Bennett

Nathan Bennett

Mary Polly "Polly" Bennett Ruggles

Sarah E Bennett Blackman Finch

Sarah Bennett Finch

Celestia Bennett Stivers Fisher

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