Samuel Bennet, a watchmaker said to be from Bolton, however looking more closely at this watch it seeems to be another transcribed name error. Samuel would seem to be from Wotton, There are a number of Samuel Bennett’s who were watchmakers, and several places called Wotton. Little is known about Samuel, but research continues. His one known watch, Number 5956, suggests a bought in movement.

A white metal key wound, verge pocket watch for repair, the fusee movement signed Sam’l Bennet, Bolton, no. 5956, associated plain case.

The movement would appear to read Samuel Bennet of Wotton and not from Bolton.