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Stephen Nathaniel Bentley 1867–1930 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: Apr 1867

Birth Location: Whitaker, Letcher, Kentucky, United States

Death Date: Bef 2 Apr 1930

Death Location: Letcher County, Kentucky, USA

Father: Benjamin Bentley

Mother: Elizabeth Reynolds

Spouse(s): Frances Hall

Children(s): Martha Bentley, Benjamin Bentley, Mary Bentley, Ellis Bentley, Johnny Bentley

In 1867, Stephen Nathaniel Bentley entered the world in Whitaker, Letcher, Kentucky, United States, born to Benjamin Bentley And Elizabeth Reynolds. In 1870, Stephen Nathaniel Bentley resided in Precinct 2, Letcher, Kentucky, United States. Stephen Nathaniel Bentley married Frances Fanny Twin Hall, and had children including Benjamin F Bentley, Ellis Bentley, Johnny Bentley, Martha Bentley, Mary Bentley. Stephen Nathaniel Bentley passed away in 1930 in Letcher County, Kentucky, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1867, Stephen Nathaniel Bentley entered the world in Whitaker, Letcher, Kentucky, United States, born to Benjamin Bentley And Elizabeth Reynolds.
  • In 1870, Stephen Nathaniel Bentley resided in Precinct 2, Letcher, Kentucky, United States.
  • Stephen Nathaniel Bentley married Frances Fanny Twin Hall, and had children including Benjamin F Bentley, Ellis Bentley, Johnny Bentley, Martha Bentley, Mary Bentley.
  • Stephen Nathaniel Bentley passed away in 1930 in Letcher County, Kentucky, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Benjamin Bentley
1839–1890
Birth Location: Kentucky
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Elizabeth Reynolds
1840–1875
Birth Location: Virginia
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Spouses(s)

Frances Hall
1870–1940
Birth Location: Letcher County, Kentucky
FH

Children(s)

Martha Bentley
1887–1969
Birth Location: Letcher, Kentucky, USA
MB
Benjamin Bentley
1893–1972
Birth Location: , , Kentucky, USA
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Mary Bentley
1898–
Birth Location: , , Kentucky, USA
MB
Ellis Bentley
1904–1972
Birth Location: Mallie, Knott, Kentucky, USA
EB
Johnny Bentley
1895–
Birth Location: Kentucky
JB

Stephen Bentley's Ancestors

Self
Stephen Bentley
1867–1930
Birth Place: Whitaker, Letcher, Kentucky, United States
Parents
Benjamin Bentley
1839–1890
Kentucky
Elizabeth Reynolds
1840–1875
Virginia
Grandparents
John (Quillen) Bentley
1788–1858
Rowan, North Carolina
Margaret. (Peggy) Hamilton
1800–1841
Letcher, Letcher, Kentucky, United States
Noah (Milburn Reynolds) Sr.
1808–1884
, Russell, Virginia, USA
Mary (C) Reynolds
1816–1890
Virginia
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
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Thomas Jr
1728–1789
Mary Beasley
1714–1795
Peter Lewis
1704–1780
Margaret Eyre
1725–1803
Thomas Hamilton
1719–1772
Esther Sampson
1730–1769
Charles Hamilton
1749–1818
Thetis Memery
Thomas Reynolds
1740–1808
Hester Reynolds
1743–1826
Robert Pippin
1752–1845
Margaret Reynolds
1763–1810
Jeremiah Stone
1768–1827
Mary BAKER
1764–1839
John Sr
1750–1815
Mary GGM
1762–1836

Stephen Bentley's Descendants

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Stephen (Nathaniel) Bentley (Apr 1867–Bef 2 Apr 1930) m. Frances ("Fanny" (Twin)) Hall (14 MAY 1870–aft 15 Apr 1940)
  1. 1. Martha Bentley 1887–1969 m. Morgan Whitaker 1884–1969
    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
  2. 2. Benjamin (F) Bentley 1893–1972
  3. 3. Mary Bentley 1898–
  4. 4. Ellis Bentley 1904–1972 m. Dolly Short 1905–1994
    1. 1. Edward (Glenn) Bentley 1935–2021
  5. 5. Johnny Bentley 1895–

Stephen Bentley's Timeline

8 Records

1867
Apr 1867
Birth of Stephen Nathaniel Bentley in Whitaker, Letcher, Kentucky, USA
Whitaker, Letcher, Kentucky, USA
1867
Apr 1867
Birth of Stephen Nathaniel Bentley in Whitaker, Letcher, Kentucky, United States
Whitaker, Letcher, Kentucky, United States
1870
1870
Age 3
Stephen Nathaniel Bentley resided here in Precinct 2, Letcher, Kentucky, United States
Precinct 2, Letcher, Kentucky, United States
1880
1880
Age 13
Stephen Nathaniel Bentley resided here in Cawman, Letcher, Kentucky, USA
Cawman, Letcher, Kentucky, USA
1900
1900
Age 33
Stephen Nathaniel Bentley resided here in Millstone, Letcher, Kentucky, USA
Millstone, Letcher, Kentucky, USA
1910
1910
Age 43
Stephen Nathaniel Bentley resided here in Upper Carr, Knott, Kentucky, USA
Upper Carr, Knott, Kentucky, USA
1920
1920
Age 53
Stephen Nathaniel Bentley resided here in Upper Carr, Knott, Kentucky, USA
Upper Carr, Knott, Kentucky, USA
1930
Bef 2 Apr 1930
Age 63
Death of Stephen Nathaniel Bentley in Letcher County, Kentucky, USA
Letcher County, Kentucky, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: Apr 1867
    Event Place: Whitaker, Letcher, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Upper Carr, Knott, Kentucky; Roll: T625_577; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 50; Image: 315
    [2] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Cawman, Letcher, Kentucky
    [3] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Precinct 2, Letcher, Kentucky; Roll: M593_481; Page: 365A; Image: 130; Family History Library Film: 545980
    [4] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Millstone, Letcher, Kentucky; Roll: 538; Page: 13B; Enumeration District: 0075; FHL microfilm: 1240538
    [5] 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: Birth
    Event Date: Apr 1867
    Event Place: Whitaker, Letcher, Kentucky, United States

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Precinct 2, Letcher, Kentucky, United States
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Precinct 2, Letcher, Kentucky; Roll: M593_481; Page: 365A; Image: 130; Family History Library Film: 545980

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Cawman, Letcher, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Cawman, Letcher, Kentucky

    Genealogy Event 5
    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: 13B; Enumeration District: 0075; FHL microfilm: 1240538

    Genealogy Event 6
    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 7
    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; Image: 315

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: Bef 2 Apr 1930
    Event Place: Letcher County, Kentucky, USA
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