We went to Ireland this lasy May.
Couldnt find out anything new.
We have good information on the Bennett family from 1822 forward.
This is when the Kenny's and Bennett's left the Cavan Fermanaugh area and sailed to Canada.
I was given information from another relative of a 1821 census where they were still living in
Drumhecknagh, Kilmore Parish, County Cavan, Ireland
The census lists Edward, Julia and children living in one house.
A Mary Bennett living in a house next door with 2 younger children. Its said she is widowed.
It was believed this was Edwards mother.
It indicates in 1821 that Edward was 23 years old yet the children living with Mary Bennett were 11 and 14.
It was said Mary Bennet and the 2 younger did not travek to Canada bit stayed in Ireland.
Then the father of Julia, Noble Kenny lived with his family in a 3rd house.
Edward was born in 1798, Julia was born in 1800.
I so far have found no information on Edwards father or if Mary was the mother.
We have found nothing prior to that 1821 census.
Wednesday 27th Nov 2013, 02:42AM
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Hi Vic,
You might want to try a site called www.rootsireland.ie/
There are 6 baptism records for Edward Bennett born in Cavan: 1774, 1819, 1823, 1862, 1865 & 1897
However when mother's first name Mary is added to the search criteria the only match is the 1862 record
It is possible to check the parish and it wasn't Annagh RC however
You need to purchase credit to view the records on rootsireland
In the Tithe Applotments (free to search online) there are 12 Bennetts in Cavan including a couple of Edwards (1828)
In Griffiths Valuation - also free to search - there are 50 Bennetts in Cavan (1857)
Col
ColCaff, IrelandXO Volunteer ☘
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Thank You,
My information shows my Edward Bennett was born 1798
and left Ireland in 1821 or 1822 at the age of 23.
The Edward Bennett baptised in 1774 may by chance been my Edward Bennetts father as the Mary Bennett was born in 1776.
I have also heard rumor that our name was spelled Bennette and the e was dropped when they landed in Canada.