Hendley Stone Bennett (April 7, 1807 – December 15, 1891) was a slave owner[1] and U.S. Representative from Mississippi.

Born near Franklin, Tennessee, Bennett attended the public schools in West Point, Mississippi.

He was admitted to the bar in 1830 and commenced practice in Columbus, Mississippi.

He moved to Paris, Texas, in 1859 and continued the practice of law.

In 1886, he returned to Franklin, Tennessee, and continued the practicing law.