Who was Sarah Bentley?

Sarah Bentley (1896–1976) was born in Kentucky and died in Portsmouth, Scioto, Ohio, United States. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Sarah Elizabeth Bentley 1896–1976

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: A — verified across 2 independent trees, with linked records

Born 5 Feb 1896 · Kentucky

Died 19 Jun 1976 · Portsmouth, Scioto, Ohio, United States

Father Moses Bentley

Mother Margaret N White

Siblings Coetta Bentley, Ella Alaphair Bentley, Evaline Bentley, H Bertha Bentley, Henry D Bentley, Herbert Ermon Bentley, Hillard Dempsey Bentley, Manerva Nerva Bentley, Marinda Bentley, Nancy Isabelle Bentley, Pindy Bently

Records

1900 United States Federal Census 1910 United States Federal Census

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Immediate Family

Parents

Moses Bentley

Margaret N White

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

No children recorded

Biography

Sarah Elizabeth Bentley was born in 1896 in Kentucky, the child of moses bentley and margaret n white. In 1900, Sarah Elizabeth Bentley resided in Millstone, Letcher, Kentucky, USA. In 1910, Sarah Elizabeth Bentley resided in Thompson, Greenup, Kentucky, USA. Sarah Elizabeth Bentley passed away in 1976 in Portsmouth, Scioto, Ohio, United States.

Sources

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Census 1900 United States Federal Census
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Census 1910 United States Federal Census

Life Timeline

1896

Birth of Sarah Elizabeth Bentley in Kentucky

Birth

1900

Sarah Elizabeth Bentley resided here in Millstone, Letcher, Kentucky, USA

Residence

1910

Sarah Elizabeth Bentley resided here in Thompson, Greenup, Kentucky, USA

Residence

1976

Death of Sarah Elizabeth Bentley in Portsmouth, Scioto, Ohio, United States

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Sarah Bentley

This ancestor line traces from Guines, Somme, Picardie, France (1029) to Kentucky (1896) across 25 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Sarah Bentley (1896–1976) was born in Kentucky and died in Portsmouth, Scioto, Ohio, United States. 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 (A) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Sarah 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 25 generations of this lineage geographically.
: It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
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