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 was of Irish descent, born in 1809, the son of Major William Bennett from the 69th Regiment of Foot, and the grandson of Richard Bennett, who perished during the Wexford Rebellion of 1798.