Old Dead Relatives

The genealogy of my extended family

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First Name

Last Name
John DENNETT

John DENNETT

Male 1646 - 1709  (63 years)

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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  John DENNETT was born in 1646 in Hurst Pierpoint, Sussex, England; died on 5 May 1709 in Portsmouth, Rockingham, New Hampshire.

    Other Events:

    • Immigrant?: Y
    • Probate: 17 Mar 1709

    Notes:

    From Early Families of Old Kittery: DENNET OR DENNETT.
    "The Dennet family is of Norman origin, and Hugh D'Anet is said to have come into England with William the Conqueror. There are many of the name Dennet in England who can trace their lineage back six centuries or more."

    "Two brothers, John and Alexander Dennet, came from England to Portsmouth between 1660 and 1670. John Dennet died 5 May 1709, aged 63, and was buried at the Point of Graves. He was a carpenter.
    ——
    His will names children: John, Amy (Ammi), Joseph, Ephraim; wife Amy; grand-daughters Margaret Adams, Mary Dennett (who was blind).

    John married Amy SHERBURNE on 15 Dec 1675 in Kittery, York, Maine. Amy was born on 20 Mar 1657 in Portsmouth, Rockingham, New Hampshire; died on 12 Mar 1708 in Portsmouth, Rockingham, New Hampshire. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. John DENNETT was born on 15 Dec 1675 in Portsmouth, Rockingham, New Hampshire; died on 18 Nov 1742 in Kittery, York, Maine.
    2. Amy DENNETT was born on 9 Apr 1679 in Portsmouth, Rockingham, New Hampshire; died in 1755 in Kittery, York, Maine.

Generation: 2


    Notes

    This website uses dates from the Gregorian calendar (New Style), unless otherwise noted.

    For more information on dates, see Wikipedia: Old Style and New Style dates.

    I strive to document my sources. However, some people and dates are best guesses and will be updated as new information is revealed. If you have something to add, please let me know.

    Updated 23 Dec 2023