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Benjamin Bentley 1838–1890 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 05 Jun 1838

Birth Location: Letcher, Kentucky, USA

Death Date: Bet. 1890–1894

Death Location: Neon, Letcher, Kentucky, USA

Father: John Sr

Mother: Margaret. Hamilton

Spouse(s): Elizabeth Reynolds

Children(s): John Bentley, Noah Bentley, Stephen Bentley, Emmaline Bentley, Ada Bentley, Susan Bentley, Thomas Bentley, Samuel Bentley, Mary Bentley, Ezekiel Bentley, Ulysses Bentley, LIVI BENTLEY, Ulysses Bentley

The story of Benjamin Bentley began in 1838 in Letcher, Kentucky, USA. In 1870, Benjamin Bentley resided in Precinct 2, Whitesburg, Letcher, Kentucky, USA. In 1880, Benjamin Bentley resided in Cawman, Letcher, Kentucky, USA. Benjamin Bentley married Elizabeth Reynolds, and had children including Ada E Bentley, Emmaline F Bentley, Ezekiel Bentley, John Quiller Bentley, Livi Bentley, Mary Bentley, Noah Lincoln Bentley, Samuel C Bentley, Stephen N Bentley, Susan F Bentley, Thomas Bentley, Ulysses Grant Bentley, Ulysses J Bentley. Benjamin Bentley passed away in 1890 in Neon, Letcher, Kentucky, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of Benjamin Bentley began in 1838 in Letcher, Kentucky, USA.
  • In 1870, Benjamin Bentley resided in Precinct 2, Whitesburg, Letcher, Kentucky, USA.
  • In 1880, Benjamin Bentley resided in Cawman, Letcher, Kentucky, USA.
  • Benjamin Bentley married Elizabeth Reynolds, and had children including Ada E Bentley, Emmaline F Bentley, Ezekiel Bentley, John Quiller Bentley, Livi Bentley, Mary Bentley, Noah Lincoln Bentley, Samuel C Bentley, Stephen N Bentley, Susan F Bentley, Thomas Bentley, Ulysses Grant Bentley, Ulysses J Bentley.
  • Benjamin Bentley passed away in 1890 in Neon, Letcher, Kentucky, USA.

Immediate Family

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Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Benjamin Bentley's Ancestors

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Benjamin Bentley
1838–1890
Birth Place: Letcher, Kentucky, USA
Parents
John Quillen ‘Quiller’ Bentley Sr
1793–1858
Rowan County, North Carolina, USA
Margaret. (Peggy) Hamilton
1800–1841
Letcher, Letcher, Kentucky, United States
Grandparents
Thomas (Hamilton) Jr
1758–1847
Bedford, Bedford, Virginia, United States
Ann (Agnes) Martin
1771–1850
Bedford Co, Virginia
Great-Grandparents
Thomas Hamilton
1719–1772
Esther Sampson
1730–1769
Charles Hamilton
1749–1818
Thetis Memery
2nd-Great-Grandparents
+++Thomas Hamilton
1699–1722
Mary Cornish
1700–1738
Obadiah Sampson
1710–1766
John Hamilton
1716–1750
Lettice Short
1723–1750
William Memory
1720–1781
Dorothy Goodyear
1720–

Benjamin Bentley's Descendants

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Benjamin Bentley (05 Jun 1838–Bet. 1890–1894) m. Elizabeth Reynolds (1840–1875)
  1. 1. John (Quiller) Bentley 1859–1934 m. Elender (Ellen) Bates 1863–1933
    1. 1. Susan (A) Bentley 1900–1989
    2. 2. Martha Bentley 1889–1918
    3. 3. Dr (Daniel Van) Bentley 1888–1957
    4. 4. Laura Bentley 1892–1971
    5. 5. Can (Martin) Bentley 1897–1985
    6. 6. Minerva (Jane) Bentley 1894–1917
    7. 7. Mary Bentley 1874–1950
    8. 8. Nerna Bently 1895–
    9. 9. Laura Bentley 1892–1971
    10. 10. Car Bentley 1898–
  2. 2. Noah (Lincoln) Bentley 1863–1927
  3. 3. Stephen (N.) Bentley 1867–
  4. 4. Emmaline (F) Bentley 1869–
  5. 5. Ada (E) Bentley 1872–
  6. 6. Susan (F.) Bentley 1875–1961
  7. 7. Thomas Bentley 1877–1963
  8. 8. Samuel (C.) Bentley 1878–
  9. 9. Mary Bentley 1876–
  10. 10. Ezekiel Bentley 1879–1946
  11. 11. Ulysses (Grant) Bentley 1869–1906
  12. 12. LIVI BENTLEY 1865–
  13. 13. Ulysses (J) Bentley 1869–1906 m. Elizabeth Blevins 1866–
    1. 1. Nancy (Jane) Bentley 1896–1966 m. William (Thurman) Clark 1889–1941
      1. 1. Edna (Viola) Clark 1912–1986
    2. 2. Barbara (Allen) Whitaker 1888–1947
    3. 3. Barbara Bentley 1888–1947 m. Rush Whitaker 1885–
    4. 4. Emory Bentley 1898–1933 m. Clara Holbrook 1897–1987
      1. 1. Gertrude Bentley 1923–2001
      2. 2. Benjamin (M) Bentley 1926–1972
      3. 3. Gladys Bentley 1923–
      4. 4. Flora (Elizabeth) Bentley 1920–1925
      5. 5. Emery (L) Bentley 1934–2000

Benjamin Bentley's Timeline

4 Records

1838
05 Jun 1838
Birth of Benjamin Bentley in Letcher, Kentucky, USA
Letcher, Kentucky, USA
1870
1870
Age 32
Benjamin Bentley resided here in Precinct 2, Whitesburg, Letcher, Kentucky, USA
Precinct 2, Whitesburg, Letcher, Kentucky, USA
1880
1880
Age 42
Benjamin Bentley resided here in Cawman, Letcher, Kentucky, USA
Cawman, Letcher, Kentucky, USA
1890
Bet. 1890–1894
Age 52
Death of Benjamin Bentley in Neon, Letcher, Kentucky, USA
Neon, Letcher, Kentucky, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 05 Jun 1838
    Event Place: Letcher, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Kentucky, U.S., Death Records, 1852-1965, Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives; Frankfort, Kentucky
    [2] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Cawman, Letcher, Kentucky; Roll: 428; Page: 576a; Enumeration District: 063
    [3] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Precinct 2, Letcher, Kentucky; Roll: M593_481; Page: 365A

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Precinct 2, Whitesburg, Letcher, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Precinct 2, Letcher, Kentucky; Roll: M593_481; Page: 365A

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Cawman, Letcher, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Cawman, Letcher, Kentucky; Roll: 428; Page: 576a; Enumeration District: 063

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Letcher, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: Kentucky, U.S., Birth Records, 1847-1911, Kentucky Department of Libraries and Archives; Frankfort, Kentucky; Kentucky Birth, Marriage and Death Records - Microfilm (1852-1910)

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: Bet. 1890–1894
    Event Place: Neon, Letcher, Kentucky, USA

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