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John A Bentley, Coal Miner 1887–1930 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 14 Apr 1887

Birth Location: Elkhorn City, Pike County, Kentucky, USA

Death Date: 1930

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

Father: Solomon Bentley

Mother: Mary Bentley

Spouse(s): Grace Holbrook

Children(s): Laura Gibson, Jessie Bentley, Wintford Bentley, John Bentley, Bessie Bentley, Verdia Bentley

In 1887, John A Bentley, Coal Miner entered the world in Elkhorn City, Pike County, Kentucky, USA, born to Solomon Bentley And Mary Jane Bentley. In 1900, John A Bentley, Coal Miner resided in Millstone, Letcher, Kentucky, USA. In 1910, John A Bentley, Coal Miner resided in Gladeville, Wise, Virginia, USA. John A Bentley, Coal Miner married Grace Holbrook, and had children including Bessie Bentley, Jessie Bentley, John Bentley, Laura Bele Gibson, Verdia Bentley, Wintford Bentley. John A Bentley, Coal Miner passed away in 1930 in Neon, Letcher County, Kentucky, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1887, John A Bentley, Coal Miner entered the world in Elkhorn City, Pike County, Kentucky, USA, born to Solomon Bentley And Mary Jane Bentley.
  • In 1900, John A Bentley, Coal Miner resided in Millstone, Letcher, Kentucky, USA.
  • In 1910, John A Bentley, Coal Miner resided in Gladeville, Wise, Virginia, USA.
  • John A Bentley, Coal Miner married Grace Holbrook, and had children including Bessie Bentley, Jessie Bentley, John Bentley, Laura Bele Gibson, Verdia Bentley, Wintford Bentley.
  • John A Bentley, Coal Miner passed away in 1930 in Neon, Letcher County, Kentucky, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

John Miner's Ancestors

Self
John Miner
1887–1930
Birth Place: Elkhorn City, Pike County, Kentucky, USA
Parents
Solomon Bentley
1856–1944
, Letcher, Kentucky, USA
Mary (Jane) Bentley
1857–1918
Alexander, Wilkes, North Carolina, United States
Grandparents
Daniel Bentley
1823–1862
Perry, Kentucky, USA
Miranda Ramey
1825–1892
Perry, Kentucky
James (Martin) Bentley
1823–1849
Wilkes, North Carolina, United States
Tabitha Baker
1833–1910
North Carolina, USA
Great-Grandparents
Lewis GGF
1783–1872
Nancy Hammonds
1783–1872
Moses Ramey
1796–1846
Tabitha Fuller
1800–1866
James Sr
1781–1880
Elizabeth Laws
1792–1869
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
Benjamin Bentley
1854–1929
Elizabeth Laws
1792–1869
William Laws
1753–1816
Frances Guess
–1836

John Miner's Descendants

1.
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John (A Bentley, Coal) Miner (14 Apr 1887–1930) m. Grace Holbrook (1887–1928)
  1. 1. Laura (Bele) Gibson 1914–1988
  2. 2. Jessie Bentley 1917–
  3. 3. Wintford Bentley 1923–1962
  4. 4. John Bentley 1916–
  5. 5. Bessie Bentley 1913–
  6. 6. Verdia Bentley 1911–

John Miner's Timeline

6 Records

1887
14 Apr 1887
Birth of John A Bentley, Coal Miner in Elkhorn City, Pike County, Kentucky, USA
Elkhorn City, Pike County, Kentucky, USA
1900
1900
Age 13
John A Bentley, Coal Miner resided here in Millstone, Letcher, Kentucky, USA
Millstone, Letcher, Kentucky, USA
1910
1910
Age 23
John A Bentley, Coal Miner resided here in Gladeville, Wise, Virginia, USA
Gladeville, Wise, Virginia, USA
1917
1917-1918
Age 30
John A Bentley, Coal Miner resided here in Letcher County, Kentucky, USA
Letcher County, Kentucky, USA
1920
1920
Age 33
John A Bentley, Coal Miner resided here in Baker, Letcher, Kentucky, USA
Baker, Letcher, Kentucky, USA
1930
1930
Age 43
Death of John A Bentley, Coal Miner
None

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 14 Apr 1887
    Event Place: Elkhorn City, Pike County, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Baker, Letcher, Kentucky; Roll: T625_587; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 67
    [2] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Kentucky; Registration County: Letcher County
    [3] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Millstone, Letcher, Kentucky; Roll: 538; Page: 14A; Enumeration District: 0075; FHL microfilm: 1240538
    [4] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Gladeville, Wise, Virginia; Roll: T624_1652; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 0131; FHL microfilm: 1375665
    [5] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    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: 14A; Enumeration District: 0075; FHL microfilm: 1240538

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Gladeville, Wise, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Gladeville, Wise, Virginia; Roll: T624_1652; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 0131; FHL microfilm: 1375665

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1917-1918
    Event Place: Letcher County, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Kentucky; Registration County: Letcher County

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Baker, Letcher, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Baker, Letcher, Kentucky; Roll: T625_587; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 67

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1930
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Neon, Letcher County, Kentucky, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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