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Martha Bentley 1887–1969 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 8 Oct 1887

Birth Location: Letcher, Kentucky, USA

Death Date: 15 Aug 1969

Death Location: Letcher, Kentucky, USA

Father: Stephen Bentley

Mother: Frances Hall

Spouse(s): Morgan Whitaker

Children(s): Ethel Whitaker, Ross Whitaker, Lola Whitaker-Craft, George Whitaker, Grover Whitaker, Jonah Whitaker

In 1887, Martha Bentley entered the world in Letcher, Kentucky, USA, born to Stephen Nathaniel Bentley And Frances Fanny Twin Hall. In 1900, Martha Bentley resided in Millstone, Letcher, Kentucky, USA. In 1910, Martha Bentley resided in Upper Carr, Knott, Kentucky, USA. Martha Bentley married Morgan Whitaker, and had children including Ethel Viola Whitaker, George Whitaker, Grover Whitaker, Jonah Whitaker, Lola Whitaker Craft, Ross Whitaker. Martha Bentley passed away in 1969 in Letcher, Kentucky, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1887, Martha Bentley entered the world in Letcher, Kentucky, USA, born to Stephen Nathaniel Bentley And Frances Fanny Twin Hall.
  • In 1900, Martha Bentley resided in Millstone, Letcher, Kentucky, USA.
  • In 1910, Martha Bentley resided in Upper Carr, Knott, Kentucky, USA.
  • Martha Bentley married Morgan Whitaker, and had children including Ethel Viola Whitaker, George Whitaker, Grover Whitaker, Jonah Whitaker, Lola Whitaker Craft, Ross Whitaker.
  • Martha Bentley passed away in 1969 in Letcher, Kentucky, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Stephen Bentley
1867–1930
Birth Location: Whitaker, Letcher, Kentucky, United States
SB
Frances Hall
1870–1940
Birth Location: Letcher County, Kentucky
FH

Spouses(s)

Morgan Whitaker
1884–1969
Birth Location: Letcher, Kentucky, USA
MW

Children(s)

Ethel Whitaker
1915–1945
Birth Location: Letcher, Kentucky, USA
EW
Ross Whitaker
1916–1997
Birth Location: Jenkins, Letcher, Kentucky, USA
RW
Lola Whitaker-Craft
1919–2011
Birth Location: Letcher, Kentucky, USA
LW
George Whitaker
1920–2004
Birth Location: Pine Top, Knott, Kentucky, USA
GW
Grover Whitaker
1923–1931
Birth Location: Jenkins, Letcher, Kentucky, USA
GW
Jonah Whitaker
1930–1996
Birth Location: Payne Gap, Letcher, Kentucky, USA
JW

Martha Bentley's Ancestors

Self
Martha Bentley
1887–1969
Birth Place: Letcher, 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

Martha Bentley's Descendants

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Martha Bentley (8 Oct 1887–15 Aug 1969) m. Morgan Whitaker (12 Oct 1884–30 Dec 1969)
  1. 1. Ethel (Viola) Whitaker 1915–1945 m. James (Edward) Hamilton 1909–1975
    1. 1. Morgan (Edward) Hamilton 1938–2004
    2. 2. Reba (Mable) Hamilton-Hall 1941–2001
    3. 3. Bernice Hamilton 1939–2004
  2. 2. Ross Whitaker 1916–1997 m. Pearl Hensley 1920–1975 m. Mary (Jane) Page 1913–1986
  3. 3. Lola Whitaker-Craft 1919–2011
  4. 4. George Whitaker 1920–2004
  5. 5. Grover Whitaker 1923–1931
  6. 6. Jonah Whitaker 1930–1996

Martha Bentley's Timeline

9 Records

1887
8 Oct 1887
Birth of Martha Bentley in Letcher, Kentucky, USA
Letcher, Kentucky, USA
1900
1900
Age 13
Martha Bentley resided here in Millstone, Letcher, Kentucky, USA
Millstone, Letcher, Kentucky, USA
1910
1910
Age 23
Martha Bentley resided here in Upper Carr, Knott, Kentucky, USA
Upper Carr, Knott, Kentucky, USA
1920
1920
Age 33
Martha Bentley resided here in Jenkins, Letcher, Kentucky, USA
Jenkins, Letcher, Kentucky, USA
1930
1930
Age 43
Martha Bentley resided here in Jenkins, Letcher, Kentucky, USA
Jenkins, Letcher, Kentucky, USA
1935
1935
Age 48
Martha Bentley resided here in Hemphill, Letcher, Kentucky
Hemphill, Letcher, Kentucky
1940
1940
Age 53
Martha Bentley resided here in Hemphill, Letcher, Kentucky, USA
Hemphill, Letcher, Kentucky, USA
1965
1965
Age 78
Martha Bentley resided here in Kentucky
Kentucky
1969
15 Aug 1969
Age 82
Death of Martha Bentley in Letcher, Kentucky, USA
Letcher, Kentucky, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 8 Oct 1887
    Event Place: Letcher, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Kentucky, U.S., Death Records, 1852-1965, Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives; Frankfort, Kentucky
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Hemphill, Letcher, Kentucky; Roll: m-t0627-01330; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 67-15
    [3] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File
    [4] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Jenkins, Letcher, Kentucky; Roll: T625_587; Page: 38A; Enumeration District: 59
    [5] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Jenkins, Letcher, Kentucky; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 0012; FHL microfilm: 2340500
    [6] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Millstone, Letcher, Kentucky; Page: 13; Enumeration District: 0075; FHL microfilm: 1240538
    [7] 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 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; Page: 13; Enumeration District: 0075; FHL microfilm: 1240538

    Genealogy Event 3
    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 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Jenkins, Letcher, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Jenkins, Letcher, Kentucky; Roll: T625_587; Page: 38A; Enumeration District: 59

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Jenkins, Letcher, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Jenkins, Letcher, Kentucky; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 0012; FHL microfilm: 2340500

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Hemphill, Letcher, Kentucky
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Hemphill, Letcher, Kentucky; Roll: m-t0627-01330; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 67-15

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Hemphill, Letcher, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Hemphill, Letcher, Kentucky; Roll: m-t0627-01330; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 67-15

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1965
    Event Place: Kentucky
    Record Source: U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 15 Aug 1969
    Event Place: Letcher, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File
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