William Bentley b. 1573

The Bentley Family

1560 - 2007

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The Stories and History of the Bentley Families By H Ross Glover and Robert H Glover.doc

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Will of Mary (Goodwin) Bentley

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Note: Sources are noted conservatively to allow the text to be more readable as this is a family story and not a pure research project.

Information is documented as accurately as currently possible, but in some cases the information is probable or possible—or sometimes

theoretical. Sources are noted within the book chapters and referenced at the end of the book. The information is only as good as

the sources. In cases where researchers differ on their acceptance of information, debate is included and the reader can decide for

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Key Sources:

SARTER, Emilie: "One Branch of the Bentley Family of Rhode Island (Rhode Island Historical Society, 1949). 121 pages.

THE STORIES AND HISTORY OF THE BENTLEY FAMILIES By H. Ross Glover and Robert H. Glover

THE BENTLEYS FROM 16th CENTURY ENGLAND TO SOUTH DANSVILLE, NY. Including the Thornton, Burger, Smalt, and Glover Families

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William Bentley b. 1573

William Bentley was possibly between abt 1573 to 1581. Stewarts book states William was born in Ampthill, Bedfordshire Co., England. Married Mary Goodwin on May 18 or 20, 1601 in ST. Paul's Church, Bedfordshire Co., England. Stewarts book states the parish register and the transcript do not agree on the date of Marriage. William Bentley Died before the writing of his wife's Will on June 27, 1632. Possibly 1628, possibly in Elstow, Bedfordshire Co., England. The transcription of Mary's Will states that she is a Widow, which means that William died before her Will was written. William and Mary (Goodwin) Bentley begot 7 children.

These are the children of William & Mary (Goodwin) Bentley all born in Elstow, Bedfordshire County, England.

Mary Bentley was born est. 1602. Executrix to Mary (Goodwin) Bentley's Will

Margaret Bentley was born before Christening date of November 13, 1603. She died June 10, 1644 in Elstow, Bedfordshire County, England.

Elizabeth Bentley was born before Christening date of October 23, 1605.

Thomas Bentley was born before Christening date of July 12, 1607.

John Bentley was born before Christening date of November 05, 1608 (Only populated Link) For more info on John Bentley follow the link.

Rose Bentley was born before Christening date of July 12, 1612.

Emma (or Annie) Bentley was born before Christening date of February 8, 1617.

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The web site that follows the Bentley Family Tree was created by Scott Charles Rode on 07/05/2001. Revised on 10/16/2007. Revisions are underway with coordinating efforts among several key Bentley researchers. Robert H. & H. Ross Glover, Sean Bentley and others to be mentioned later. I'm the 11th Great Grandson of William Bentley b. 1573, England

Thank you all for coming here to enjoy a blast from the past. Originally all information that was typed onto this web site was researched, compiled and edited by Betty Sonnek and George & Violet Bentley. No known sources were given by them, but with all of the new information being added many more researchers are contributing.

We of us who are part of this grand Family Tree thank all of those who put forth so much energy and effort in getting this put together.

Quote "Finding Ancestors from the past is like fishing in a lake filled with only minnows and you want Walleye" By: Scott C. Rode