Bennett was of Irish parentage, born in 1809, the son of Major William Bennett formerly of the 69th Regiment of Foot, and the grandson of Richard Bennett who was murdered during the Wexford Rebellion of 1798.
Bennett had Irish heritage, was born in 1809, the son of Major William Bennett formerly of the 69th Regiment of Foot, and the descendant of Richard Bennett, who died during the Wexford Rebellion of 1798.