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Benjamin M Bentley 1926–1972 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 19 May 1926

Birth Location: Letcher, Kentucky, USA

Death Date: 11 Sep 1972

Death Location: Mayking, Letcher County, Kentucky, United States of America

Father: Emory Bentley

Mother: Clara Holbrook

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The story of Benjamin M Bentley began in 1926 in Letcher, Kentucky, USA. In 1930, Benjamin M Bentley resided in East Whitesburg, Letcher, Kentucky, USA. In 1935, Benjamin M Bentley resided in Letcher, Kentucky. Benjamin M Bentley passed away in 1972 in Mayking, Letcher County, Kentucky, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Benjamin M Bentley began in 1926 in Letcher, Kentucky, USA.
  • In 1930, Benjamin M Bentley resided in East Whitesburg, Letcher, Kentucky, USA.
  • In 1935, Benjamin M Bentley resided in Letcher, Kentucky.
  • Benjamin M Bentley passed away in 1972 in Mayking, Letcher County, Kentucky, United States of America.

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Benjamin Bentley's Ancestors

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Benjamin Bentley
1926–1972
Birth Place: Letcher, Kentucky, USA
Parents
Emory Bentley
1898–1933
Letcher, Kentucky, USA
Clara Holbrook
1897–1987
Letcher, Kentucky, USA
Grandparents
Ulysses (J) Bentley
1869–1906
Kentucky
Elizabeth Blevins
1866–
Letcher, Kentucky, USA
Miles (Mahoe) Holbrook
1871–1948
, , Kentucky, USA
Flora Collins
1878–1939
, Letcher, Kentucky, USA
Great-Grandparents
Benjamin Bentley
1839–1890
Elizabeth Reynolds
1840–1875
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John Bentley
1788–1858
Margaret. Hamilton
1800–1841
Noah Sr.
1808–1884
Mary Reynolds
1816–1890

Benjamin Bentley's Timeline

5 Records

1926
19 May 1926
Birth of Benjamin M Bentley in Letcher, Kentucky, USA
Letcher, Kentucky, USA
1930
1930
Age 4
Benjamin M Bentley resided here in East Whitesburg, Letcher, Kentucky, USA
East Whitesburg, Letcher, Kentucky, USA
1935
1935
Age 9
Benjamin M Bentley resided here in Letcher, Kentucky
Letcher, Kentucky
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 14
Benjamin M Bentley resided here in Letcher, Kentucky, United States
Letcher, Kentucky, United States
1972
11 Sep 1972
Age 46
Death of Benjamin M Bentley in Lorain, Lorain, Ohio, USA
Lorain, Lorain, Ohio, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 19 May 1926
    Event Place: Letcher, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Letcher, Kentucky; Roll: T627_1330; Page: 19A; Enumeration District: 67-2
    [2] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: East Whitesburg, Letcher, Kentucky; Roll: 765; Page: 27B; Enumeration District: 0021; Image: 1112.0; FHL microfilm: 2340500
    [3] Kentucky Birth Index
    [4] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: East Whitesburg, Letcher, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: East Whitesburg, Letcher, Kentucky; Roll: 765; Page: 27B; Enumeration District: 0021; Image: 1112.0; FHL microfilm: 2340500

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Letcher, Kentucky
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Letcher, Kentucky; Roll: T627_1330; Page: 19A; Enumeration District: 67-2

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Letcher, Kentucky, United States
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Letcher, Kentucky; Roll: T627_1330; Page: 19A; Enumeration District: 67-2

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 11 Sep 1972
    Event Place: Lorain, Lorain, Ohio, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Mayking, Letcher County, Kentucky, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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