This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: SamMozley Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.bennett/535.578.2.1.1.2.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: No, I don't have a William born around 1823 in my records, but the name William is very common among Bennetts and since at least three different Bennett men, probably related to each other, came to Virginia before 1630, it would almost be surprising to find Bennetts who were NOT from Virginia. Those branches have spread to almost every southern and Midwestern state, so your quest will be, as mine is, complex. However, Virginia posts a lot of colonial-period records on line, so I encourage you to keep trying. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.