Vincent Bennewe

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Spelled and referred to variously (aka "Finschen"), one Vincent Bennewe lived in the Albany area during the mid-eighteenth century. Although we might guess that he was descended from the family of Pierre Bennewe, we seek defining information on his origins and path to Albany. However, a "Vincent Benoit" appears to have been christened in New York City in October 1733.

His wife appears to have been one Antie Bovie. Their children were christened in the Albany Dutch church in 1756 and 1757. The couple also sponsored family-based baptisms at the Albany church during the 1750s and 60s.

In September 1765, the British army certified the claim of "Vincent Benneway [or Benoit]" for movement from Albany to "Ft. George" in March of that year. Benneway signed a receipt for the same in May 1766 acknowledging payment of that account. [the father of the VB who was christened in NYC in 1733 was a carman]

During the mid-1760s, his property in the West Manor was assessed moderately. References ("Sent Bennewe") in those documents are variable in value and location. His holdings appear to have been located south of Albany city.

In 1767, he was identified as an enlisted man in the Albany-based militia company captained by Abraham C. Cuyler. This sketch is driven by this single city militia reference.

After that, the name Vincent Bennewe has not been encountered in any sources consulted thus far. Past diminishing returns, we move on for now.


biography in-progress


notes

the people of colonial Albany Sources: The life of Vincent Bennewe has no CAP biography number. This sketch is derived chiefly from family and community-based resources.




first posted 6/10/15; updated 11/2/15