Anna Maria Bennett (Nee Evans (13 Nov 1746[1] – 12 February 1808) was a novelist who wrote in English.
Anna was previously thought to come from Merthyr Tydfil[3] Glamorgan, Wales, the daughter of a David Evans, who was described variously as a customs officer and a grocer.
[4] Discovered in recent genealogical research, a will proved on thirteenth November 1785, names her as being the daughter of John Evans born 1717, of Bear Lane Christ Church Surrey.
He also names Sir Thomas Pye as recipient of part of his estate in order to support his daughter.
After leaving Thomas Bennett, eventually, Anna Maria found work in a chandler's shop.