Samuel III (1772–1858) was born in , Halifax, Virginia, USA and died in Forsyth County, Georgia, USA. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Samuel Henry Bentley III 1772–1858

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: C — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 8 Jul 1772 · , Halifax, Virginia, USA

Died 10 Aug 1858 · Forsyth County, Georgia, USA

Father Samuel Bentley Jr

Mother Elizabeth Younger

Spouse Elizabeth Betsy Hitt

Children Rev William Henry Bentley

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Immediate Family

Parents

Samuel Bentley Jr

Elizabeth Younger

Spouse(s)

Elizabeth Betsy Hitt

Children

Rev William Henry Bentley

Biography

The story of Samuel Henry Bentley III began in 1772 in, Halifax, Virginia, USA. Samuel Henry Bentley III married elizabeth betsy hitt, and had children including rev william henry bentley. Samuel Henry Bentley III passed away in 1858 in Forsyth County, Georgia, USA.

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1772

Birth of Samuel Henry Bentley III in, Halifax, Virginia, USA

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1858

Death of Samuel Henry Bentley III in Forsyth County, Georgia, USA

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Samuel III

This ancestor line traces from Farnham, Richmond, Virginia, USA (1690) to , Halifax, Virginia, USA (1772) across 4 generations.

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: Samuel III (1772–1858) was born in , Halifax, Virginia, USA and died in Forsyth County, Georgia, USA. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (C) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Samuel in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 4 generations of this lineage geographically.
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