Who was WILLIAM Bentley?

WILLIAM Bentley (1632–1666) was born in Birstall, Bradford, Yorkshire, England and died in Bradford, Yorkshire, England. 5 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Right now, 5 researchers on YourRoots have WILLIAM in their trees. The ancestor migration map traces 6 generations of this lineage.

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WILLIAM Bentley 1632–1666

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: C — verified across 5 independent trees

Born 15 Jan 1632 · Birstall, Bradford, Yorkshire, England

Died 21 Mar 1666 · Bradford, Yorkshire, England

Father Robert Bentley

Mother Anne Hurst

Spouse Lady Sarah Watterworth

Children John Bentley

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Immediate Family

Parents

Robert Bentley

Anne Hurst

Spouse(s)

Lady Sarah Watterworth

Children

John Bentley

Biography

The story of WILLIAM Bentley began in 1632 in Birstall, Bradford, Yorkshire, England. WILLIAM Bentley married lady sarah watterworth, and had children including john bentley. WILLIAM Bentley passed away in 1666 in Bradford, Yorkshire, England.

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Birth of WILLIAM Bentley in Birstall, Bradford, Yorkshire, England

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1666

Death of WILLIAM Bentley in Bradford, Yorkshire, England

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Oldest Ancestor Line from WILLIAM Bentley

This ancestor line traces from Hipperholme, Yorkshire, England (1500) to Birstall, Bradford, Yorkshire, England (1632) across 6 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: WILLIAM Bentley (1632–1666) was born in Birstall, Bradford, Yorkshire, England and died in Bradford, Yorkshire, England. 5 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, 5 researchers on YourRoots have WILLIAM 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 6 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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