• Born: 1788, Camborne, Cornwall
• Christened: 21 Sep 1788, Camborne, Cornwall ²
• Married: 5 Nov 1812, Camborne, Cornwall ¹
• Died: 6 Feb 1836, Cairn, Camborne, Cornwall ⁴
• Buried: 8 Feb 1836, Camborne, Cornwall ³

  Research Notes:

Richard Bennett of Cairn, died aged 47 years, "hurted in a mine" (burial record).

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Abstract of the Will of Richard Bennetts of the Parish of Camborne in the County of Cornwall, Miner, written 8 Dec 1835, proved 7 Jun 1836. ⁴

Gives his personal effects to his wife Elizabeth Bennetts during her widowhood until the youngest child comes of age, whereafter he gives the residue to his children Ann, Thomas, William, Christopher, Matthew, Richard, Edward, Gilbert, Elizabeth and Joseph Bennetts, whom he directs to pay to her an annuity of £8.

Nominates his brothers-in-law John and Edward Bawden as guardians of his will.

(his mark)

Witnesses: Cyprus Michell, Edward Bawden, John Bawden

Effects under £200.

Administration was granted to Elizabeth Bennetts, the principal legatee named in the will, renunciation made to John Bawden and Edward Bawden, executors in trust.