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Benjamin Franklin BENTLEY 1895–1977 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 11 Jun 1895

Birth Location: Letcher, Letcher, Kentucky, United States

Death Date: 25 Apr 1977

Death Location: Haymond, Letcher County, Kentucky, USA

Father: Samuel Bentley

Mother: Sarah Holbrook

Spouse(s): Tishie Bentley

Children(s): Samuel BENTLEY, Lester BENTLEY, Jackie BENTLEY, Novella Bentley, Betsy Bentley, Loyd Bentley

In 1895, Benjamin Franklin BENTLEY entered the world in Letcher, Letcher, Kentucky, United States, born to Samuel Harrison Dog Hair Bentley And Sarah M Holbrook. In 1900, Benjamin Franklin BENTLEY resided in Millstone, Letcher, Kentucky, USA. Benjamin Franklin BENTLEY married Tishie Bentley, and had children including Betsy Irene Bentley, Jackie Bentley, Lester Grady Bentley, Loyd A Bentley, Novella Bentley, Ramona Bentley, Samuel Elbert Bentley, Watson Bentley. Benjamin Franklin BENTLEY passed away in 1977 in Haymond, Letcher County, Kentucky, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1895, Benjamin Franklin BENTLEY entered the world in Letcher, Letcher, Kentucky, United States, born to Samuel Harrison Dog Hair Bentley And Sarah M Holbrook.
  • In 1900, Benjamin Franklin BENTLEY resided in Millstone, Letcher, Kentucky, USA.
  • Benjamin Franklin BENTLEY married Tishie Bentley, and had children including Betsy Irene Bentley, Jackie Bentley, Lester Grady Bentley, Loyd A Bentley, Novella Bentley, Ramona Bentley, Samuel Elbert Bentley, Watson Bentley.
  • Benjamin Franklin BENTLEY passed away in 1977 in Haymond, Letcher County, Kentucky, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Samuel Bentley
1859–1946
Birth Location: Neon, Kentucky
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Sarah Holbrook
1872–1948
Birth Location: Cawman, Letcher, Kentucky, USA
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Spouses(s)

Tishie Bentley
1903–1988
Birth Location: Millstone, Letcher, Kentucky, United States
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Children(s)

Samuel BENTLEY
1935–2007
Birth Location: Letcher, Letcher, Kentucky, United States
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Lester BENTLEY
1924–1994
Birth Location: Neon Letcher, Kentucky
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Jackie BENTLEY
1931–1949
Birth Location: Millstone, Letcher, Kentucky, United States
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Novella Bentley
1923–
Birth Location: Kentucky
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Betsy Bentley
1929–2006
Birth Location: Letcher, Kentucky, USA
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Loyd Bentley
1925–
Birth Location: Letcher, Kentucky, USA
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Benjamin BENTLEY's Ancestors

Self
Benjamin BENTLEY
1895–1977
Birth Place: Letcher, Letcher, Kentucky, United States
Parents
Samuel Harrison" Dog Hair" Bentley
1859–1946
Neon, Kentucky
Sarah (M) Holbrook
1872–1948
Cawman, Letcher, Kentucky, USA
Grandparents
Daniel Bentley
1823–1862
Perry, Kentucky, USA
Miranda Ramey
1825–1892
Perry, Kentucky
James (E.) Holbrook
1830–1910
Kentucky
Tabitha Bentley
1845–1928
Cawman, Letcher, Kentucky
Great-Grandparents
Lewis GGF
1783–1872
Nancy Hammonds
1783–1872
Moses Ramey
1796–1846
Tabitha Fuller
1800–1866
William HOLBROOK
1809–1880
Sarah Adams
1807–1914
Daniel Bentley
1823–1862
Miranda Ramey
1825–1892
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Daniel Sr
1752–1839
Nancy Lewis
1759–1845
Joseph Hammons
1763–1867
Catherine Collins
1767–1850
William Ramey
1745–1816
Anna Samlins
1784–1856
Abraham Reverend
1774–1858
Anna Bennett
1774–1825
Randolph Jr.
1717–1792
Elizabeth Adams
1775–1861
John Adams
1786–1865
Margaret Turner
1787–1854
Lewis GGF
1783–1872
Nancy Hammonds
1783–1872
Moses Ramey
1796–1846
Tabitha Fuller
1800–1866

Benjamin BENTLEY's Descendants

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Benjamin (Franklin) BENTLEY (11 Jun 1895–25 Apr 1977) m. Tishie Bentley (11 Feb 1903–17 Jul 1988)
  1. 1. Samuel (Elbert) BENTLEY 1935–2007
  2. 2. Lester (Grady) BENTLEY 1924–1994
  3. 3. Jackie BENTLEY 1931–1949
  4. 4. Novella Bentley 1923–
  5. 5. Betsy (Irene) Bentley 1929–2006
  6. 6. Loyd (A) Bentley 1925–

Benjamin BENTLEY's Timeline

10 Records

1895
11 Jun 1895
Birth of Benjamin Franklin BENTLEY in Potterfork , Letcher, Kentucky, United States
Potterfork , Letcher, Kentucky, United States
1895
11 Jun 1895
Birth of Benjamin Franklin BENTLEY in Letcher, Letcher, Kentucky, United States
Letcher, Letcher, Kentucky, United States
1900
1900
Age 5
Benjamin Franklin BENTLEY resided here in Millstone, Letcher, Kentucky, USA
Millstone, Letcher, Kentucky, USA
1910
1910
Age 15
Benjamin Franklin BENTLEY resided here in Elkhorn, Letcher, Kentucky, USA
Elkhorn, Letcher, Kentucky, USA
1920
1920
Age 25
Benjamin Franklin BENTLEY resided here in Fleming, Letcher, Kentucky, USA
Fleming, Letcher, Kentucky, USA
1920
1920
Age 25
Benjamin Franklin BENTLEY resided here in Fleming, Letcher, Kentucky, USA
Fleming, Letcher, Kentucky, USA
1930
1930
Age 35
Benjamin Franklin BENTLEY resided here in Haymond and Millstone, Letcher, Kentucky, USA
Haymond and Millstone, Letcher, Kentucky, USA
1935
1935
Age 40
Benjamin Franklin BENTLEY resided here in Haymond-Potters Creek-Cromona, Letcher, Kentucky
Haymond-Potters Creek-Cromona, Letcher, Kentucky
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 45
Benjamin Franklin BENTLEY resided here in Haymond-Potters Creek-Cromona, Letcher, Kentucky, USA
Haymond-Potters Creek-Cromona, Letcher, Kentucky, USA
1977
25 Apr 1977
Age 82
Death of Benjamin Franklin BENTLEY in Fleming-Neon, Letcher, Kentucky, United States
Fleming-Neon, Letcher, Kentucky, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 11 Jun 1895
    Event Place: Potterfork , Letcher, Kentucky, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Haymond-Potters Creek-Cromona, Letcher, Kentucky; Roll: T627_1330; Page: 23A; Enumeration District: 67-17
    [2] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 400-16-1580; Issue State: Kentucky; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Fleming, Letcher, Kentucky; Roll: T625_587; Page: 55B; Enumeration District: 67; Image: 529
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Haymond and Millstone, Letcher, Kentucky; Roll: 766; Page: 19B; Enumeration District: 0026; Image: 170.0; FHL microfilm: 2340501
    [5] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Millstone, Letcher, Kentucky; Roll: 538; Page: 18A; Enumeration District: 0075; FHL microfilm: 1240538
    [6] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Elkhorn, Letcher, Kentucky; Roll: T624_491; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 0146; FHL microfilm: 1374504
    [7] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [8] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 11 Jun 1895
    Event Place: Letcher, Letcher, Kentucky, United States

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Millstone, Letcher, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Millstone, Letcher, Kentucky; Roll: 538; Page: 18A; Enumeration District: 0075; FHL microfilm: 1240538

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Elkhorn, Letcher, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Elkhorn, Letcher, Kentucky; Roll: T624_491; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 0146; FHL microfilm: 1374504

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Fleming, Letcher, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Fleming, Letcher, Kentucky; Roll: T625_587; Page: 55B; Enumeration District: 67; Image: 529

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Fleming, Letcher, Kentucky, USA

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Haymond and Millstone, Letcher, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Haymond and Millstone, Letcher, Kentucky; Roll: 766; Page: 19B; Enumeration District: 0026; Image: 170.0; FHL microfilm: 2340501

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Haymond-Potters Creek-Cromona, Letcher, Kentucky
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Haymond-Potters Creek-Cromona, Letcher, Kentucky; Roll: T627_1330; Page: 23A; Enumeration District: 67-17

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Haymond-Potters Creek-Cromona, Letcher, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Haymond-Potters Creek-Cromona, Letcher, Kentucky; Roll: T627_1330; Page: 23A; Enumeration District: 67-17

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 25 Apr 1977
    Event Place: Fleming-Neon, Letcher, Kentucky, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 400-16-1580; Issue State: Kentucky; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Haymond, Letcher County, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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