Seeking information on Samuel Smith Bennit (Bennet/Bennett)born ca 1827 New York USA. death and ship arrival dates unknown. Parents named William Bennit and Maria Nostrand. Used Smith as first name, married Catherine McFarland/McFarlane at Willoughby (Nth Sydney) NSW 1861. Children born St Leonards(Nth Sydney)- Stephen Nostrand, William Smith, Kate Elizabeth, Andrew Jackson, Thomas McFarland, Henry Clay, Eliza Mary, Clara, Rachel Martha.