Son of Willem Willemszen Bennet and Gertrude Van Mulheym.

Born circa 1665 at Gowanus, Kings Co., New York.

Married Ariaentje Van de Water, daughter of Hendrick Van de Water and Grietje Van der Meulen, at Reformed Dutch Church, New York City, New York, on 15 December 1686 (Banns 26 Nov 1686).

Willem owned and occupied what was later known as the Garret Bergen farm at Gowanus. He took the oath of allegiance there in 1687.

Witnessed the baptism of Abraham Ver Hulst , son of Jacobus Cornelisz Verhulst and Maria Willemse Bennet, on 20 April 1690 at Reformed Dutch Church, New York City, New York, (sponsors Willem and Jacob Bennet, Maria Baddie, and Ariaentje Van der Water).

Witnessed the baptism of Isaac Ver Hulst, son of Jacobus Cornelisz Verhulst and Maria Willemse Bennet, on 20 April 1690 at Reformed Dutch Church, New York City, New York, (sponsors Willem and Jacob Bennet, Maria Baddie, and Ariaentje Van der Water).

Willem Willemse Bennet was a member of the at Old First Dutch Reformed Church, Breuckelen (Brooklyn), Kings Co., Long Island, New York, on 27 March 1696. In the presence of Domine Galiaem Bertholf and the consistory of Breuckelen, the following persons were confirmed as members.

He appeared on the census in 1698 at Brooklyn, Kings Co., New York, with a wife, five children and two apprentices.

Witnessed the baptism of Jacobus Bennet, son of Jacob Willemse Bennet and Neeltje Beekman, on 27 February 1698 at Reformed Dutch Church, New York City, New York, (sponsors Willem Bennet, Aeltje Winants).

Witnessed the baptism of Hendrick Van de Water, son of Albertus Van de Water and Petronella Cornelise Clopper, on 10 July 1698 at Old First Dutch Reformed Church, Breuckelen (Brooklyn), Kings Co., Long Island, New York, (witnesses: Willem Bennet, Ariaentje his wife).

Will was dated on 14 September 1702 William Bennet of Gowanus in Brooklyn. Mentions wife Arianke, children Gertroy, Greetie, William, Arianke, Hendrick, Mariki and Johannes. Wife named as executrix. Signs by his mark. Witnesses: Henry ffilkin, Symon Aerson, Gysbert Dehartt, the latter signs by his mark. Recorded at the request of William Bennett, 14 Sept. 1702 (same day), by Henry ffilken, Reg.

Witnessed the baptism of Albartus Pouelse, son of Johannes Poulisse and Lysbeth Van de Water, on 23 January 1704 at Reformed Dutch Church, New York City, New York, (sponsors Willem Bennet, Pieternello Kloppers).

Witnessed the baptism of Theunis Tiebout, son of Teunis Tiebout and Marey Van de Water, on 23 September 1705 at Reformed Dutch Church, New York City, New York, (sponsors Willem Bennet, Pieternella Kloppers, Wed.).

Witnessed the baptism of Wyntje Pouwelse, daughter of Johannes Poulisse and Lysbeth Van de Water, on 7 October 1705 at Reformed Dutch Church, New York City, New York, (witnesses Willem Bennet, Petronella Kloppers, Wed.).

Witnessed the baptism of Albartus Van de Water, son of Johannes Van de Water and Baafje Sippe, on 14 September 1707 at Reformed Dutch Church, New York City, New York, (sponsors Willem Bennet, Pieternella Kloppers).

Children by Ariaentje:

1. Geertruy Bennet b. ca. 1687, d. between 14 Apr 1746 and 12 Apr 1751

2. Grietje Bennet b. 15 Nov 1689

3. Willem Bennet b. ca. 1692, d. between 20 Jan 1750 and 22 Feb 1750

4. Ariantje Bennet b. 30 May 1695

5. Hendrick Bennet b. ca. 1698, d. between 8 Nov 1766 and 6 Apr 1784

6. Marike Bennet b. ca. 1700

7. Johannes Bennet b. before 14 Sep 1702

Willem Willemse Bennet died before 1724; when his widow wrote her will.

Bio includes data from The Brouwer Genealogy Database.

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