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Josephine Bentley 1873–1954 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 18 Jun 1873

Birth Location: Letcher County, Kentucky

Death Date: 13 Feb 1954

Death Location: Letcher County, Kentucky

Father: John Bentley

Mother: Malinda Addington

Spouse(s): Enoch Potter

Children(s): Sylvan Potter, Roosevelt Potter, Opal Potter, Linda Potter, John Potter, Everett Potter, Virgie Potter, Cora Potter, Cloa Potter, Celesta Potter, Carson Potter

In 1873, Josephine Bentley entered the world in Letcher County, Kentucky, born to John Martin Bentley And Malinda Addington. In 1880, Josephine Bentley resided in Upper Elkhorn Creek, Pike, Kentucky. In 1900, Josephine Bentley resided in Magisterial District 2, Pike, Kentucky. Josephine Bentley married Enoch Elmer Potter, and had children including Carson Potter, Celesta Mae Potter, Cloa Potter, Cora Lee Potter, Everett Edward Potter, John Vent Potter, Linda Ollie Potter, Opal Ruth Potter, Roosevelt V Potter, Sylvan Potter, Virgie Eura Potter. Josephine Bentley passed away in 1954 in Letcher County, Kentucky.

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Biography

  • In 1873, Josephine Bentley entered the world in Letcher County, Kentucky, born to John Martin Bentley And Malinda Addington.
  • In 1880, Josephine Bentley resided in Upper Elkhorn Creek, Pike, Kentucky.
  • In 1900, Josephine Bentley resided in Magisterial District 2, Pike, Kentucky.
  • Josephine Bentley married Enoch Elmer Potter, and had children including Carson Potter, Celesta Mae Potter, Cloa Potter, Cora Lee Potter, Everett Edward Potter, John Vent Potter, Linda Ollie Potter, Opal Ruth Potter, Roosevelt V Potter, Sylvan Potter, Virgie Eura Potter.
  • Josephine Bentley passed away in 1954 in Letcher County, Kentucky.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Josephine Bentley's Ancestors

Self
Josephine Bentley
1873–1954
Birth Place: Letcher County, Kentucky
Parents
John Martin Bentley
1854–1942
Pike County, Kentucky
Malinda Addington
1855–1933
Wise County, Virginia
Grandparents
John (Vint) Bentley
1823–
Kentucky
Anna (M.) Potter
1830–1901
Pike County, Kentucky
William Addington
1819–1892
Wise County, Virginia
Nancy Kilgore
1825–1909
Russell County, Virginia
Great-Grandparents
William Addington
1783–1857
Sarah Stallard
1790–1867
Ralph Kilgore
1797–1875
Amelia Wheatley
1804–1875
2nd-Great-Grandparents
William *
1750–1805
Margaret *
1756–1830
Samuel Stallard
1745–1816
Jaela Duncan
1751–1816
Raphael Kilgore
1773–1850
Nancy Gray
1775–1848

Josephine Bentley's Descendants

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Josephine Bentley (18 Jun 1873–13 Feb 1954) m. Enoch (Elmer) Potter (20 Mar 1867–25 Jan 1944)
  1. 1. Sylvan Potter 1909–
  2. 2. Roosevelt (V.) Potter 1900–1975 m. Hattie Collier 1902–1937 m. Laura (Belle) Belcher 1909–2001
    1. 1. Stella Potter 1923–1982 m. Roy Wright 1925–2005
    2. 2. R (V) Potter 1931–1989
    3. 3. Jimmy (Dale) Potter 1943–2009
    4. 4. Gale (Clifford) Potter 1929–1992
    5. 5. Elmon (Grady) Potter 1922–1991
      1. 1. David (Wayne) Potter 1951–1992
    6. 6. Aileen (M.) Potter 1925–2002 m. Samuel (G.) Wright 1924–2008
  3. 3. Opal (Ruth) Potter 1914–
  4. 4. Linda (Ollie) Potter 1908–
  5. 5. John (Vent) Potter 1907–
  6. 6. Everett (Edward) Potter 1905–1966
  7. 7. Virgie (Eura) Potter 1899–1981 m. Varney Moore 1896–1969
    1. 1. Carl Moore 1918–
  8. 8. Cora (Lee) Potter 1912–
  9. 9. Cloa Potter 1917–
  10. 10. Celesta (Mae) Potter 1902–1958
  11. 11. Carson Potter 1914–1916

Josephine Bentley's Timeline

7 Records

1873
18 Jun 1873
Birth of Josephine Bentley in Letcher County, Kentucky
Letcher County, Kentucky
1880
1880
Age 7
Josephine Bentley resided here in Upper Elkhorn Creek, Pike, Kentucky
Upper Elkhorn Creek, Pike, Kentucky
1900
1900
Age 27
Josephine Bentley resided here in Magisterial District 2, Pike, Kentucky
Magisterial District 2, Pike, Kentucky
1910
1910
Age 37
Josephine Bentley resided here in Elkhorn City, Pike, Kentucky
Elkhorn City, Pike, Kentucky
1920
1920
Age 47
Josephine Bentley resided here in Sycamore, Pike, Kentucky
Sycamore, Pike, Kentucky
1930
1930
Age 57
Josephine Bentley resided here in District 3, Pike, Kentucky
District 3, Pike, Kentucky
1954
13 Feb 1954
Age 81
Death of Josephine Bentley in Letcher County, Kentucky
Letcher County, Kentucky

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 18 Jun 1873
    Event Place: Letcher County, Kentucky
    Record Source:
    [1] Kentucky Death Index
    [2] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Sycamore, Pike, Kentucky; Roll: T625_596; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 116; Image: .
    [3] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: District 3, Pike, Kentucky; Roll: 775; Page: 27B; Enumeration District: 12; Image: 462.0.
    [4] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Upper Elkhorn Creek, Pike, Kentucky; Roll: T9_439; Family History Film: 1254439; Page: 686.1000; Enumeration District: 102; Image: 0228.
    [5] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Magisterial District 2, Pike, Kentucky; Roll: T623_548; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 79.
    [6] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Elkhorn City, Pike, Kentucky; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: ; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Upper Elkhorn Creek, Pike, Kentucky
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Upper Elkhorn Creek, Pike, Kentucky; Roll: T9_439; Family History Film: 1254439; Page: 686.1000; Enumeration District: 102; Image: 0228.

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Magisterial District 2, Pike, Kentucky
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Magisterial District 2, Pike, Kentucky; Roll: T623_548; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 79.

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Elkhorn City, Pike, Kentucky
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Elkhorn City, Pike, Kentucky; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: ; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Sycamore, Pike, Kentucky
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Sycamore, Pike, Kentucky; Roll: T625_596; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 116; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: District 3, Pike, Kentucky
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: District 3, Pike, Kentucky; Roll: 775; Page: 27B; Enumeration District: 12; Image: 462.0.

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 13 Feb 1954
    Event Place: Letcher County, Kentucky
    Record Source: Kentucky Death Index

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