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Wilma Lorene Bentley 1918 – 2002 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1 Aug 1918

Birth Location: Connersville, Fayette, Indiana, USA

Death Date: 9 Feb 2002

Death Location: Connersville, Indiana

Father: Elmer Bentley

Mother: Minnie Lynn

Spouse(s): Samuel Peacock

Children(s): Donna Peacock

In 1918, Wilma Lorene Bentley (Peacock) entered the world in Connersville, Fayette, Indiana, USA, born to Elmer Harrison Bentley and Minnie Madge Lynn. In 1935, Wilma Lorene Bentley (Peacock) resided in New Castle, Henry, Indiana. In 1940, Wilma Lorene Bentley (Peacock) resided in New Castle, Henry, Indiana, USA. Wilma Lorene Bentley (Peacock) married Samuel Burr Peacock, and had children including Donna Louise Peacock. Wilma Lorene Bentley (Peacock) passed away in 2002 in Connersville, Indiana.

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Biography

  • In 1918, Wilma Lorene Bentley (Peacock) entered the world in Connersville, Fayette, Indiana, USA, born to Elmer Harrison Bentley and Minnie Madge Lynn.
  • In 1935, Wilma Lorene Bentley (Peacock) resided in New Castle, Henry, Indiana.
  • In 1940, Wilma Lorene Bentley (Peacock) resided in New Castle, Henry, Indiana, USA.
  • Wilma Lorene Bentley (Peacock) married Samuel Burr Peacock, and had children including Donna Louise Peacock.
  • Wilma Lorene Bentley (Peacock) passed away in 2002 in Connersville, Indiana.

Immediate Family

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Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Wilma Bentley's Ancestors

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Wilma Bentley
1918 – 2002
Birth Place: Connersville, Fayette, Indiana, USA
Parents
Elmer Harrison Bentley
1892 – 1968
Union County, Indiana
Minnie (Madge) Lynn
1895 – 1972
Connersville, Fayette, Indiana, USA
Grandparents
Lawrence (Edward) Lynn
1861 – 1919
Blooming Grove, Franklin, Indiana, USA
Alpharetta ('Alpha') Garrison
1866 – 1918
Eaton, Preble, Ohio, USA
Great-Grandparents
Lawrence Lynn,
1823 – 1865
Elizabeth Ryman
1833 –
Thomas Garrison
1833 – 1915
Mary Scott
1843 – 1928
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Henry Lynn,
1775 – 1823
Rebecca Cain
1779 – 1874

Wilma Bentley's Descendants

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Wilma (Lorene) Bentley (1 Aug 1918 – 9 Feb 2002) m. Samuel (Burr) Peacock (30 May 1916 – 15 Jan 1959)
  1. 1. Donna (Louise) Peacock (25 April 1938 – 31 March 2008)

Wilma Bentley's Timeline

4 Records

1918
1 Aug 1918
Birth of Wilma Lorene Bentley (Peacock) in Connersville, Fayette, Indiana, USA
Connersville, Fayette, Indiana, USA
1935
1935
Age 17
Wilma Lorene Bentley (Peacock) resided here in New Castle, Henry, Indiana
New Castle, Henry, Indiana
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 22
Wilma Lorene Bentley (Peacock) resided here in New Castle, Henry, Indiana, USA
New Castle, Henry, Indiana, USA
2002
9 Feb 2002
Age 84
Death of Wilma Lorene Bentley (Peacock) in Connersville, Indiana
Connersville, Indiana

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1 Aug 1918
    Event Place: Connersville, Fayette, Indiana, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: New Castle, Henry, Indiana; Roll: T627_1052; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 33-16A
    [2] Indiana, Marriages, 1810-2001
    [3] Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011, Indiana Archives and Records Administration; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Death Certificates; Year: 2002; Roll: 03
    [4] Indiana, Birth Certificates, 1907-1940
    [5] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: New Castle, Henry, Indiana
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: New Castle, Henry, Indiana; Roll: T627_1052; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 33-16A

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: New Castle, Henry, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: New Castle, Henry, Indiana; Roll: T627_1052; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 33-16A

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 9 Feb 2002
    Event Place: Connersville, Indiana
    Record Source:
    [1] Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011, Indiana Archives and Records Administration; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Death Certificates; Year: 2002; Roll: 03
    [2] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007

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