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William BENTLEY (b. 22 Mar 1795, d. 18 May 1853)
William BENTLEY (son of Azel BENTLEY and Sarah)197, 197, 197, 197, 197 was born 22 Mar 1795 in NY198, 199, 199, 199, 199, and died 18 May 1853 in Jackson Township, Decatur, Indiana, USA200.He married Sarah Maselle HOWE on 20 Dec 1821 in Butler, Ohio, daughter of Ebenezer HOWE and Sarah SEARS.
Includes NotesNotes for William BENTLEY:
William, age 30-40, with female, age 20-30, 2 males of 5 and under 10, and 3 males under 5, on the Oxford, Butler, Ohio Fed Census 0f 1830. He's in Jackson, Decatur, Indiana Sep 25 1850 per Fed Census.
"William Bentley and his family moved from Ohio to this county in February, 1847, settling in Jackson township and locating on a tract of land in the deep timber, on what is now known as the Tyner farm, where James Pavey lives. He built a house of hewed logs on that part of the farm which is now occupied by his son and there he spent the rest of his days, his death occurring May 18,1853. His widow long survived him, her death not occurring until April 22,1881. William Bentley and his wife were excellent citizens and their influence was very helpful in the early days of Jackson township. They were among the founders of the old Dry Fork Baptist church and helped build that church. Mr. Bentley was an ardent Whig and took an active part in the political affairs of the county."
Decatur County History, written by the people of Decatur County, Indiana and compiled by the Decatur County Historical Society
(See George W. Patrick)
More About William BENTLEY:
Date born 2: 22 Mar 1795, Wilkes, North Carolina, USA.200
Date born 3: 22 Mar 1795, Wilkes, North Carolina, USA.200
Died 2: 18 May 1853, Decatur, IN.201, 201, 201, 201, 201
Died 3: 18 May 1853, Jackson Township, Decatur, Indiana, USA.202
Occupation: 25 Sep 1850, Farmer.203
Religion: 25 Sep 1850, Deacon, Missionary Baptist Church, Jackson Twnshp, Decatur Co, IN.203
Residence: 25 Sep 1850, Jackson Twnshp, Decatur Co, IN.203
More About William BENTLEY and Sarah Maselle HOWE:
Marriage: 20 Dec 1821, Butler, Ohio.
Children of William BENTLEY and Sarah Maselle HOWE are:
+Adolphus G G BENTLEY, b. 10 Mar 1822, Butler, Ohio, USA204, d. 10 Feb 1859, Cornerville, Decatur Co, Indiana205.
+Ebenezer H BENTLEY, b. 16 Oct 1824, Butler, Ohio, USA206, d. 06 Nov 1895, Oxford Township, Butler, Ohio, USA206.
Alvin BENTLEY, b. 18 Nov 1826, OH207, d. 19 Jun 1863, Memphis, TN207.
Isabel BENTLEY, b. 1827, OH207, d. date unknown.
Azel BENTLEY, b. 18 Jan 1828, Butler, OH207, d. 16 Oct 1830, Ohio207.
+Gideon H BENTLEY, b. 04 May 1830, OH208, 209, 209, d. 08 Feb 1915, Adams, Decatur, IN209, 209, 209.
+Calvin William Howe BENTLEY, b. 16 May 1832, Butler, OH209, 209, 209, 209, d. 07 Jul 1888, Rearden, Lincoln, WA209, 209, 209, 209.
+Louisa H BENTLEY, b. 04 Jan 1835, OH209, d. date unknown, Delaware, IN209.
Sarah H BENTLEY, b. 01 Feb 1837, OH209, d. 25 Feb 1900, Decatur, IN209.
Annis T BENTLEY, b. 02 Dec 1838, OH209, d. 19 Jan 1877209.
+Alexander BENTLEY, b. 17 Mar 1844, Butler, OH209, 209, d. 01 Jul 1927, Decatur, IN209, 209.
Eleatha H BENTLEY, b. 04 Jul 1848, IN209, d. 11 Mar 1863209.