Will of "John Bennit of Lancaster ... Gentleman", dated 9 Feb 1757, proved 23 Jun 1761, names grandson John Bennit (son to my eldest son John Bennit late of Lancaster Deceased) [under 21]; daughter Bashaba Robbins; son Nathan Bennit; son Jotham Bennit; son Elisha Bennit; son Jacob Bennit; son Thomas Bennit; wife. Son Nathan Bennit to be executor. Codicil 31 Jan 1761 Nathan Bennitt since Deceased, his share to his children, son Elisha to be executor.
21 Jun 1761: Inventory of John Bennitt late of Lancaster Gent'm: £233:18:02, by Joseph Wilder, David Wilder, M Willard.
23 Nov 1762: Account of Elisha Bennit Executor of John Bennit late of Lancaster Dec'd, allowed. Balance to heirs of Nathan Bennit Dec'd, Jotham Bennit, Jacob Bennit & Thomas Bennit and to himself Elisha Bennit. Countersigned by Bathsheba Robbins, Bathsheba Bennitt, Abigail Bennitt, Edward Robbins, Jotham Bennit, Jacob Bennitt, Thomas Bennitt.