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Ellis Bentley 1904–1972 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 10 Jan 1904

Birth Location: Mallie, Knott, Kentucky, USA

Death Date: 27 Oct 1972

Death Location: Garrett, Floyd County, Kentucky, United States of America

Father: Stephen Bentley

Mother: Frances Hall

Spouse(s): Dolly Short

Children(s): Edward Bentley

The story of Ellis Bentley began in 1904 in Mallie, Knott, Kentucky, USA. In 1910, Ellis Bentley resided in Upper Carr, Knott, Kentucky, USA. In 1920, Ellis Bentley resided in Upper Carr, Knott, Kentucky, USA. Ellis Bentley married Dolly Short, and had children including Devoist H Bentley, Dewey L Bentley, Edward Glenn Bentley. Ellis Bentley passed away in 1972 in Garrett, Floyd County, Kentucky, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Ellis Bentley began in 1904 in Mallie, Knott, Kentucky, USA.
  • In 1910, Ellis Bentley resided in Upper Carr, Knott, Kentucky, USA.
  • In 1920, Ellis Bentley resided in Upper Carr, Knott, Kentucky, USA.
  • Ellis Bentley married Dolly Short, and had children including Devoist H Bentley, Dewey L Bentley, Edward Glenn Bentley.
  • Ellis Bentley passed away in 1972 in Garrett, Floyd County, Kentucky, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Stephen Bentley
1867–1930
Birth Location: Whitaker, Letcher, Kentucky, United States
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Frances Hall
1870–1940
Birth Location: Letcher County, Kentucky
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Spouses(s)

Dolly Short
1905–1994
Birth Location: Kentucky
DS

Children(s)

Edward Bentley
1935–2021
Birth Location: Knott, Kentucky, USA
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Ellis Bentley's Ancestors

Self
Ellis Bentley
1904–1972
Birth Place: Mallie, Knott, Kentucky, USA
Parents
Stephen Nathaniel Bentley
1867–1930
Whitaker, Letcher, Kentucky, United States
Frances ("Fanny" (Twin)) Hall
1870–1940
Letcher County, Kentucky
Grandparents
Benjamin Bentley
1839–1890
Kentucky
Elizabeth Reynolds
1840–1875
Virginia
Thomas (Hall) Sr
1840–1919
Letcher or Perry Co.,Kentucky, USA
Martha (Patricia “Patsy”) Whitaker
1840–1929
North Carolina
Great-Grandparents
John Bentley
1788–1858
Margaret. Hamilton
1800–1841
Noah Sr.
1808–1884
Mary Reynolds
1816–1890
Reuben Hall
1814–1880
Mahala Bentley
1819–1880
Peter Whitaker
1805–1885
Frances White
1810–1860
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Daniel Sr
1752–1839
Nancy Lewis
1759–1845
Thomas Jr
1758–1847
Ann Martin
1771–1850
Henry Reynolds
1777–1850
Sarah Pippin
1778–1860
👑 Stone
1789–1853
Frances Jessee
1789–1804
Reuben Hall
1771–1862
**Nancy Smith
1779–1854
Elizabeth Bentley
1792–1866
Benjamin Bentley
1788–1857
Robert White
1781–1844
Margaret Stamper
1780–1824

Ellis Bentley's Descendants

1.
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Ellis Bentley (10 Jan 1904–27 Oct 1972) m. Dolly Short (13 Nov 1905–23 Nov 1994)
  1. 1. Edward (Glenn) Bentley 1935–2021

Ellis Bentley's Timeline

8 Records

1904
10 Jan 1904
Birth of Ellis Bentley in Mallie, Knott, Kentucky, USA
Mallie, Knott, Kentucky, USA
1910
1910
Age 6
Ellis Bentley resided here in Upper Carr, Knott, Kentucky, USA
Upper Carr, Knott, Kentucky, USA
1920
1920
Age 16
Ellis Bentley resided here in Upper Carr, Knott, Kentucky, USA
Upper Carr, Knott, Kentucky, USA
1930
1930
Age 26
Ellis Bentley resided here in District 2, Knott, Kentucky, USA
District 2, Knott, Kentucky, USA
1935
1935
Age 31
Ellis Bentley resided here in Ivan, Spider, Knott, Kentucky
Ivan, Spider, Knott, Kentucky
1940
1940
Age 36
Ellis Bentley resided here in Magistrial District No 2, Knott, Kentucky, USA
Magistrial District No 2, Knott, Kentucky, USA
1950
1950
Age 46
Ellis Bentley resided here in Wayland, Floyd, Kentucky, USA
Wayland, Floyd, Kentucky, USA
1972
27 Oct 1972
Age 68
Death of Ellis Bentley in Garrett, Floyd, Kentucky, USA
Garrett, Floyd, Kentucky, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 10 Jan 1904
    Event Place: Mallie, Knott, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Knott, Kentucky; Roll: m-t0627-01326; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 60-7B
    [2] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Upper Carr, Knott, Kentucky; Roll: T625_577; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 50
    [3] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: District 2, Knott, Kentucky; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 0004; FHL microfilm: 2340495
    [4] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Upper Carr, Knott, Kentucky; Roll: T624_482; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 0083; FHL microfilm: 1374495
    [5] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [6] 1950 United States Federal Census, United States of America, Bureau of the Census; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census, 1790-2007; Record Group Number: 29; Residence Date: 1950; Home in 1950: Wayland, Floyd, Kent
    [7] 1950 United States Federal Census, United States of America, Bureau of the Census; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census, 1790-2007; Record Group Number: 29; Residence Date: 1950; Home in 1950: Knott, Kentucky; Rol

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Upper Carr, Knott, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Upper Carr, Knott, Kentucky; Roll: T624_482; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 0083; FHL microfilm: 1374495

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Upper Carr, Knott, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Upper Carr, Knott, Kentucky; Roll: T625_577; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 50

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: District 2, Knott, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: District 2, Knott, Kentucky; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 0004; FHL microfilm: 2340495

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Ivan, Spider, Knott, Kentucky
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Knott, Kentucky; Roll: m-t0627-01326; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 60-7B

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Magistrial District No 2, Knott, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Knott, Kentucky; Roll: m-t0627-01326; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 60-7B

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1950
    Event Place: Wayland, Floyd, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1950 United States Federal Census, United States of America, Bureau of the Census; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census, 1790-2007; Record Group Number: 29; Residence Date: 1950; Home in 1950: Wayland, Floyd, Kent
    [2] 1950 United States Federal Census, United States of America, Bureau of the Census; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census, 1790-2007; Record Group Number: 29; Residence Date: 1950; Home in 1950: Knott, Kentucky; Rol

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 27 Oct 1972
    Event Place: Garrett, Floyd, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Garrett, Floyd County, Kentucky, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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