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Matilda Bentley 1818–1870 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1818 or 1821

Birth Location: Perry County, Kentucky

Death Date: Abt 1870

Death Location: Lawrence County, Kentucky

Father: Thomas Bentley

Mother: Benjamin III

Spouse(s): John Hughes

Children(s): Nancy Hughes, John Jr, Gabriel Hughes, Nancy Hughes, William Hughes, Elizabeth Hughes, John Hughes, James Hughes, William Hughes, Mary Hughes, Raney Hughes, Sarah Hughes, William Hughes, Delilah Hughes, ☙ 2GGM, Gabriel Hughes, William Hughes, Raney Hughes, Nancy Hughes, Sarah Hughes, Mary Hughes, Delilah Hughes, William Hughes, John Hughes, William Hughes, Matilda Hughes, James Hughes

The story of Matilda Bentley began in 1818 in Perry County, Kentucky. Matilda Bentley married John William Hughes, and had children including Delilah Hughes, Elizabeth Ann Hughes, Elizabeth Ann Hughes 2Ggm, Gabriel Ellis Hughes, Gabriel Hughes, James Hughes, John Hughes, John Mathias Hughes, John Mathias Hughes Jr, Mary M Hughes, Mary Margaret Hughes, Matilda Hughes, Nancy Hughes, Raney Hughes, Sarah Hughes, William Edward Hughes, William H Hughes, William Hughes. Matilda Bentley passed away in 1870 in Lawrence County, Kentucky.

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Biography

  • The story of Matilda Bentley began in 1818 in Perry County, Kentucky.
  • Matilda Bentley married John William Hughes, and had children including Delilah Hughes, Elizabeth Ann Hughes, Elizabeth Ann Hughes 2Ggm, Gabriel Ellis Hughes, Gabriel Hughes, James Hughes, John Hughes, John Mathias Hughes, John Mathias Hughes Jr, Mary M Hughes, Mary Margaret Hughes, Matilda Hughes, Nancy Hughes, Raney Hughes, Sarah Hughes, William Edward Hughes, William H Hughes, William Hughes.
  • Matilda Bentley passed away in 1870 in Lawrence County, Kentucky.

Immediate Family

Parents

Thomas Bentley
1785–1860
Birth Location: North Carolina, United States
TB
Benjamin III
1785–1860
Birth Location: Bear Creek, Mocksville, Davies, Rowan, North Carolina, USA
BI

Spouses(s)

John Hughes
1815–1887
Birth Location: Russell, Virginia, USA
JH

Children(s)

Nancy Hughes
1838–
Birth Location: Perry County, Kentucky, USA
NH
John Jr
1858–1926
Birth Location: Letcher, Letcher County, Kentucky, United States of America
JJ
Gabriel Hughes
1839–1917
Birth Location: Perry County, Kentucky, United States of America
GH
Nancy Hughes
1838–1901
Birth Location: Perry County, Kentucky, USA
NH
William Hughes
1847–1931
Birth Location: Letcher, Kentucky, United States
WH
Elizabeth Hughes
1850–1917
Birth Location: Letcher, Letcher, Kentucky, United States
EH
John Hughes
1858–1926
Birth Location: Letcher, Letcher, Kentucky, United States
JH
James Hughes
1866–1924
Birth Location: Lawrence County, Kentucky, USA
JH
William Hughes
1863–
Birth Location: Kentucky
WH
Mary Hughes
1845–
Birth Location: Washington, Russell, Virginia, United States
MH
Raney Hughes
1837–
Birth Location: Perry, Kentucky, USA
RH
Sarah Hughes
1843–
Birth Location: Lawrence Co, Kentucky, USA
SH
William Hughes
1836–1937
Birth Location: North Carolina
WH
Delilah Hughes
1845–1939
Birth Location: –
DH
☙ 2GGM
1850–1917
Birth Location: Letcher County, Kentucky, USA
☙2
Gabriel Hughes
1839–1917
Birth Location: Perry, Kentucky, United States
GH
William Hughes
1832–
Birth Location: North Carolina, United States
WH
Raney Hughes
1837–
Birth Location: –
RH
Nancy Hughes
1838–
Birth Location: Perry, Kentucky, United States
NH
Sarah Hughes
1842–
Birth Location: –
SH
Mary Hughes
1845–
Birth Location: Washington, Russell, Virginia, United States
MH
Delilah Hughes
1845–1939
Birth Location: Kentucky
DH
William Hughes
1848–1937
Birth Location: –
WH
John Hughes
1858–
Birth Location: Lawerence Co, Kentucky, United States
JH
William Hughes
1863–
Birth Location: –
WH
Matilda Hughes
1864–
Birth Location: –
MH
James Hughes
1866–1925
Birth Location: Kentucky, United States
JH

Matilda Bentley's Ancestors

Self
Matilda Bentley
1818–1870
Birth Place: Perry County, Kentucky
Parents
Thomas Bentley
1785–1860
North Carolina, United States
Benjamin (Aaron Bentley) III
1785–1860
Bear Creek, Mocksville, Davies, Rowan, North Carolina, USA
Grandparents
Daniel (David Bentley) Sr
1752–1839
Bear Creek, Mocksville, Davies, Rowan, Colony of North Carolina
Nancy Lewis
1759–1845
Bear Creek, Mocksville, Davies, Rowan, Colony of North Carolina
Great-Grandparents
Thomas Jr
1728–1789
Mary Beasley
1714–1795
Peter Lewis
1704–1780
Margaret Eyre
1725–1803
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Thomas Bentley
1699–1783
Susanna Townsend
1706–1748
Robert Beasley
1678–1719
Mary Bentley
1662–1719
Thomas (Hare)
1688–1731
Jane Turner
1690–1747

Matilda Bentley's Descendants

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Matilda Bentley (1818 or 1821–Abt 1870) m. John (William) Hughes (1815–1887)
  1. 1. Nancy Hughes 1838–
    1. 1. William (S Wright) Jr 1855–1900
      1. 1. Mary Wright 1880–1969
        1. 1. Bennie (Wise) Craft 1918–1993
      2. 2. John (W) Wright 1888–1945
        1. 1. Owen (W) Wright 1914–1981
        2. 2. Benton (Mack) Wright 1918–1976
      3. 3. Benjamin (Franklin Wright) MD 1891–1969
        1. 1. Eve (Irene) Wright 1914–2005
      4. 4. Lettie (Dallas) Craft 1894–1974
        1. 1. William (‘Billie’ Wiley Craft) Jr 1923–1944
        2. 2. Garnett Craft 1914–2001
      5. 5. Samuel (Tilden) Wright 1878–1974
        1. 1. Nick Wright 1906–1995
      6. 6. Martha Venters 1874–1925
        1. 1. Martin Venters 1895–1928
        2. 2. Joseph (Coleman) Venters 1898–1984
  2. 2. John (Mathias Hughes) Jr 1858–1926 m. Lauranne (Ellen) Hughes 1862–1894
    1. 1. Goldie (M.) Curnutte 1898–1986
    2. 2. Pearl (Matilda) Curnutte 1888–1952
    3. 3. Robert (Lee) Hughes 1911–1990
    4. 4. Virginia (Haddix) McBride 1887–1981
    5. 5. James (Harvey Hughes) Sr 1881–1963
    6. 6. William Hughes 1896–1920
    7. 7. John (Henry) Hughes 1883–1951
  3. 3. Gabriel (Ellis) Hughes 1839–1917
  4. 4. Nancy Hughes 1838–1901
  5. 5. William (Edward) Hughes 1847–1931
  6. 6. Elizabeth (Ann) Hughes 1850–1917
  7. 7. John (Mathias) Hughes 1858–1926
  8. 8. James Hughes 1866–1924
  9. 9. William Hughes 1863–
  10. 10. Mary (Margaret) Hughes 1845–
  11. 11. Raney Hughes 1837–
  12. 12. Sarah Hughes 1843–
  13. 13. William (H) Hughes 1836–1937
  14. 14. Delilah Hughes 1845–1939
  15. 15. ☙ (Elizabeth Ann Hughes) 2GGM 1850–1917 m. 🌸 (Ransom T.) Holbrooks 1846–1894
    1. 1. 🌸 (Mary E Holbrooks) 1GGM 1878–1941 m. John Austin 1888– m. 👑 (Noah Lincoln) Bentley 1863–1927
      1. 1. Lincoln Bentley 1897–1934 m. Ettie Bentley 1901–1987
        1. 1. Bonnie Bentley 1923–2002 m. Charles (Jackson) Sizemore 1925–1953
        2. 2. Willie (May) BENTLEY 1918–1919
        3. 3. Noah Bentley 1929–1983 m. Anna (Maxine (Mickey)) Tuggle 1930–2018
        4. 4. Bette (Rose) Bentley 1933–2021 m. Carl (Lavere) Palmer 1928–2023
        5. 5. Irene Bentley 1920–2005 m. Lemuel McDonald 1917–2007
        6. 6. Claudie Bentley 1925–2005 m. Otis (Clayton) Anderson 1922–1974
        7. 7. Maudia Bentley 1927–2009 m. George Roscoe 1903–1988
      2. 2. Margie (L) Bentley 1895–1983 m. Harve (E) Smith 1893– m. Robert Branham-Smith 1892–1963
        1. 1. Maywood Smith 1924–
        2. 2. Noah (L) Smith 1926–
        3. 3. Woodrow (W) Smith 1917–1964 m. Dicie Everidge 1918–2010 m. Lettie (Malinda) Bentley 1916–2010
        4. 4. Sylvia Smith 1919–
        5. 5. Robert (D) Smith 1921–
        6. 6. Paul Smith 1934–2017
      3. 3. Bessie Bentley 1904–1927 m. Matt Adkins 1900–1980
      4. 4. Laurabelle Bentley 1904–1979 m. William (E. "Ned") Adams 1895–1932 m. Ruben Anderson 1905– m. William Austin 1910–1983
        1. 1. Ruth Adams 1923–2009
        2. 2. Edith Adams 1926–
        3. 3. Anna (Lor) Adams 1934–2014
      5. 5. Nancy (Ann) BENTLEY 1900–1904
      6. 6. Dave ((Dock) L) Bentley 1908–1972 m. Daisy (Ellen) Lark 1907–1927 m. Lola Webb 1909–1995
        1. 1. Charles (Edward) Bentley 1926–2009 m. Emma (Jean) Craft 1932–2014
    2. 2. Sarah Holbrooks 1867–1929
      1. 1. Sherman Quillen 1893–
    3. 3. Nancy Holbrook 1871–1897 m. Elijah (Willis) Isaacs 1861–1944
      1. 1. George (Preston) Isaacs 1884–1965 m. Rebecca Meade 1886–1963
        1. 1. Oscar Isaacs 1907–1987
        2. 2. Nathan Isaacs 1909–2008
        3. 3. Riley Isaacs 1912–1989
        4. 4. Nannie Isaacs 1912–1995
        5. 5. Theodore Isaacs 1904–1980
        6. 6. Roy Isaacs 1915–1916
      2. 2. Elizabeth Isaacs 1888–
      3. 3. Sarah Isaacs 1889–
      4. 4. Elender Isaacs 1892–1925
      5. 5. William Isaacs 1893–
      6. 6. Jane (M) Isaacs 1896–1964
      7. 7. Richard Isaacs 1906–1983
      8. 8. Andrew (Andy) Isaacs 1901–1969
      9. 9. Conard Isaacs 1915–1973
      10. 10. Mary (Elizabeth) Isaacs 1887–1969
      11. 11. Sarah (Alice) Isaacs 1889–1962
      12. 12. William (G) Isaacs 1892–1963
      13. 13. Eleanor (Ellie) Isaacs 1892–1925
      14. 14. Susie Isaacs 1907–1976
    4. 4. John (A.) HOLBROOK 1874–1941 m. Mary (Ann) Stewart 1879–1924
      1. 1. B. (A.) HOLBROOK 1922–1999
      2. 2. Betty (Jane) Napier 1898–1977
      3. 3. Susannah (M. ("Susan")) HOLBROOK 1900–1973
      4. 4. Gabriel Holbrook 1908–1946
      5. 5. Noah (S) Holbrook 1901–1966
      6. 6. Nannie (Z Nan) Holbrook 1906–1999
      7. 7. Alvin (D. Holbrook) Sr 1910–1976
      8. 8. Hillard Holbrook 1916–1993
      9. 9. Bessie (V) Holbrook 1919–1926
      10. 10. Benjamin (Franklin) Holbrook 1913–1971
    5. 5. Delila Holbrook 1874–1950 m. William Yonts 1865–
      1. 1. Laura (J) Yonts 1892–
      2. 2. Francis Yonts 1892–
      3. 3. Nancy Yonts 1895–
      4. 4. Martha Yonts 1898–1978
      5. 5. Mckenley Yonts 1900–1989
      6. 6. Solomon Yonts 1907–1987
      7. 7. Stella Yonts 1910–
      8. 8. Bessie Yontz 1913–
      9. 9. Buda Yontz 1919–
    6. 6. William Holbrook 1884–1957 m. Malissa ("Lizzie") Adams 1886–1970 m. Mary Adams 1887–1918
      1. 1. Ransom (T) Holbrook 1913–1977 m. Thelma Manies 1919–1992 m. Minerva (Arminda) Stewart 1915–2000 m. Minnie (Stewart) Fleming 1917–
        1. 1. Ransom (T) Hollbrook 1950–1950
        2. 2. Bruce (Edger) Holbrook 1944–2003
        3. 3. Bruce (Edger) Holbrook 1944–2003
      2. 2. Simmy Holbrook 1916–1985
      3. 3. Benjiman Short 1908–
      4. 4. Jessie Holbrook 1917–1917
      5. 5. Melien Holbrook 1921–
      6. 6. Edison Holbrook 1922–
      7. 7. Lena (Mae) Holbrook 1899–
      8. 8. John (W) Craft 1906–
      9. 9. Eliza Holbrook 1913–
      10. 10. Oliver Holbrook 1918–
      11. 11. Lona (M) Holbrook 1925–
    7. 7. Francis (Kathern) Holbrook 1881–1949 m. Riley Sparks 1875–1959
      1. 1. Henry (Watterson) Sparks 1896–1960
      2. 2. James (Bennett) Sparks 1902–1977
      3. 3. William Sparks 1905–1992
      4. 4. Susan Sparks 1898–1984
      5. 5. Lula Sparks 1900–1971
      6. 6. Maggie (Mae) Sparks 1923–1989
      7. 7. Sylvester Sparks 1917–1975
      8. 8. Elizabeth ('Lizzie' Sparks) Shorts 1907–1982
      9. 9. Linda Sparks 1910–2004
      10. 10. Chester (Lee) Sparks 1914–1985
      11. 11. Gladys Sparks 1920–1997
      12. 12. Ismay Sparks 1912–1989
      13. 13. Mary Sparks 1926–
    8. 8. Ransom ("RT") holbrook 1894–1961 m. Leona (Mae) Powell 1899–1984
      1. 1. Goldie Holbrook 1921–
      2. 2. Wistaris Holbrook 1924–
    9. 9. Jessie (B) Holbrook 1887–1964 m. Sarah (Elizabeth "Sadie") Polly 1887–1965
      1. 1. Ota Holbrook 1908–
      2. 2. Alpha (Holbrook) Adams 1910–1988
        1. 1. Carl Adams 1930–2001
      3. 3. Woodrow (W) Holbrook 1913–1990
      4. 4. Floyd (Beckham) Holbrook 1913–1979
      5. 5. Belvia (Holbrook) Gilliam 1918–1986
      6. 6. Ella (Holbrook) hart 1922–1998
      7. 7. Viola (July Holbrook) Branson 1924–2006
      8. 8. Inez (Louise) Holbrook 1926–2006 m. Mack (McCoy) Bates 1917–2013
  16. 16. Gabriel Hughes 1839–1917
  17. 17. William (H) Hughes 1832–
    1. 1. Victoria (A) Carey 1871–
      1. 1. Marie (C) Short 1903–1984
        1. 1. Marcia (Gunning Staples) Kemp 1939–1997
    2. 2. Carrie (Catherine) Hughes 1873–1912
      1. 1. James (Walter) Curnutte 1900–1975
        1. 1. Mary (Inez) Curnutte 1923–1989
      2. 2. Mary (Catherine) Curnutte 1908–1974
        1. 1. Mary (Elizabeth) Austin 1930–2013
  18. 18. Raney Hughes 1837–
  19. 19. Nancy Hughes 1838–
  20. 20. Sarah Hughes 1842–
  21. 21. Mary (M) Hughes 1845–
  22. 22. Delilah Hughes 1845–1939
  23. 23. William Hughes 1848–1937
  24. 24. John Hughes 1858– m. Laurana JObe 1880–1892 m. Lovina Hicks 1892–
  25. 25. William Hughes 1863–
  26. 26. Matilda Hughes 1864–
  27. 27. James Hughes 1866–1925

Matilda Bentley's Timeline

9 Records

1818
1818
Birth of Matilda Bentley in Perry, Kentucky
Perry, Kentucky
1818
1818 or 1821
Birth of Matilda Bentley in Perry County, Kentucky
Perry County, Kentucky
1819
1819
Age 1
Birth of Matilda Bentley in Perry, Kentucky
Perry, Kentucky
1836
31 Dec 1836
Age 18
Matilda Bentley was married in Floyd, Kentucky
Floyd, Kentucky
1850
1850
Age 32
Matilda Bentley resided here in District 2, Letcher, Kentucky
District 2, Letcher, Kentucky
1870
Abt 1870
Age 52
Death of Matilda Bentley in Lawrence County, Kentucky
Lawrence County, Kentucky
1880
1880
Age 62
Matilda Bentley resided here in Falls of Blaine, Lawrence, Kentucky, USA
Falls of Blaine, Lawrence, Kentucky, USA
1895
1895
Age 77
Death of Matilda Bentley in Lawrence County, Kentucky, USA
Lawrence County, Kentucky, USA
1895
1895
Age 77
Death of Matilda Bentley in Flyod, Kentucky, United States
Flyod, Kentucky, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1818
    Event Place: Perry, Kentucky
    Record Source: Web: Netherlands, GenealogieOnline Trees Index, 1000-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1819
    Event Place: Perry, Kentucky
    Record Source:
    [1] Kentucky, U.S., Death Records, 1852-1965, Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives; Frankfort, Kentucky
    [2] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Falls of Blaine, Lawrence, Kentucky; Roll: 427; Family History Film: 1254427; Page: 350D; Enumeration District: 050; Image: 0506
    [3] U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900, Source number: 130.001; Source type: Pedigree chart; Number of Pages: 1
    [4] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: District 2, Letcher, Kentucky; Roll: M432_209; Page: 136A; Image: 556
    [5] Web: Netherlands, GenealogieOnline Trees Index, 1000-Current

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1818 or 1821
    Event Place: Perry County, Kentucky

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 31 Dec 1836
    Event Place: Floyd, Kentucky

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: District 2, Letcher, Kentucky
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: District 2, Letcher, Kentucky; Roll: M432_209; Page: 136A; Image: 556

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Falls of Blaine, Lawrence, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Falls of Blaine, Lawrence, Kentucky; Roll: 427; Family History Film: 1254427; Page: 350D; Enumeration District: 050; Image: 0506

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1895
    Event Place: Lawrence County, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: Web: Netherlands, GenealogieOnline Trees Index, 1000-Current

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1895
    Event Place: Flyod, Kentucky, United States
    Record Source: Web: Netherlands, GenealogieOnline Trees Index, 1000-Current

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: Abt 1870
    Event Place: Lawrence County, Kentucky
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