James Bennet was born in New York State and came to Canada as a young man and registered as a United Empire Loyalist. Bennet fought in the War of 1812 and served as a Private in the Flank Company 2nd Regiment Lincoln Militia. After the war, Bennet was awarded a land grant and raised his family there. His wife’s name was Jerusha Van Etten (Vanatter) who was also born in the US and together they had 10 children, seven sons and three daughters.
Veteran Summary
James BennetPrivate , Flank Company 2nd Regiment Lincoln Militia
Place of Birth
, New York, USA
Place of Death
St. George, Ontario, CAN
Died on: 08 FEB 1873
Reason: Old age
Location of Grave
St. George Cemetery, 257 St. George Road
St. George, ON, CAN
Latitude: 43.2538N Longitude: -80.2568