Bradshaw Family History
Joseph Bentley
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1. Joseph Bentley was born Abt 1812, Burke County, North Carolina, United States; died 3 Feb 1897, Alexander County, North Carolina, USA; was buried , Alexander County, North Carolina, at Bentley Cemetery near Barrett's Mountain. Joseph married Clarissa Presnell. Clarissa (daughter of Nathan Presnell and Nancy) was born Abt 1809; died Aft 1900; was buried , Alexander County, North Carolina, at Bentley Cemetery near Barrett's Mountain. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 2. Ada Oliver
was born Abt 1886.
Joseph married Clarissa Presnell. Clarissa (daughter of Nathan Presnell and Nancy) was born Abt 1809; died Aft 1900; was buried , Alexander County, North Carolina, at Bentley Cemetery near Barrett's Mountain. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 3. Serena Bentley
was born Abt 1837.
- 4. Hugh Bentley
was born Abt 1838, Alexander County, North Carolina; died Between 1880 and 1900; was buried , Alexander County, North Carolina, at Friendship Lutheran Church Cemetery.
- 5. Nathan Bentley
was born Abt 1839.
- 6. Moses Bentley
was born Abt 1841.
- 7. James Bentley
was born Abt 1845.
- 8. Susan Bentley
was born Abt 1846.
- 9. Mary Bentley
was born Abt 1848.
- 2. Ada Oliver
Generation: 2
2. Ada Oliver (1.Joseph1) was born Abt 1886.
Ada married Dovy G Oliver. Dovy (daughter of Elan Boos and William S James) was born Abt 1884. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 10. Nathan Presnell
- 11. Julie Vickers
- 12. Nancy
- 13. Serena Bentley
was born Abt 1837.
- 14. Nathan Bentley
was born Abt 1839.
- 15. Moses Bentley
was born Abt 1841.
- 16. James Bentley
was born Abt 1845.
Ada married Julius L D Bentley 18 Apr 1903. Julius (son of Hugh Bentley and Anna Presnell) was born 18 Aug 1879, Alexander Mills, Rutherford, North Carolina, United States. [Group Sheet]
- 10. Nathan Presnell
3. Serena Bentley (1.Joseph1) was born Abt 1837.
Serena married William S James 4 Jun 1856, Alexander County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet]
4. Hugh Bentley (1.Joseph1) was born Abt 1838, Alexander County, North Carolina; died Between 1880 and 1900; was buried , Alexander County, North Carolina, at Friendship Lutheran Church Cemetery.
Hugh married Anna Presnell Abt 1855, North Carolina, USA. Anna (daughter of William Presnell and Jane Watkins) was born 13 Jun 1833, Alexander County, North Carolina; died 13 Aug 1909, Alexander, NC; was buried , Alexander County, North Carolina, at Friendship Lutheran Church Cemetery. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 17. Marcus T N Bentley
was born Mar 1863, North Carolina, United States; died 1 Apr 1940, Alexander, NC; was buried , Friendship Luth. Ch, Taylorsville, Alexander, NC.
- 18. Roland E Bentley
was born Oct 1863, North Carolina, United States.
- 19. Candace A Bentley
was born 30 Jan 1866, Alexander, North Carolina, United States; died 19 Jun 1931, Ellendale, Alexander, North Carolina, United States; was buried , Taylorsville, Alexander County, North Carolina, USA.
- 20. Waitsel M D Bentley
was born 30 Jan 1866, North Carolina, United States; died 28 Dec 1928, Alexander, North Carolina, United States; was buried , Alexander County, North Carolina, at Friendship Cemetery.
- 21. Larrence Bentley
was born 21 Dec 1874, Alexander County, North Carolina; died 28 Oct 1948; was buried , Alexander County, North Carolina, in Antioch Church Cemetery.
- 22. Milton Quince Keller
was born 29 Jan 1877, Alexander, North Carolina, United States; died 21 Jun 1953, Alexander, North Carolina, United States.
- 23. Augustus Ulysses Grant Bentley
was born 18 Aug 1879, Alexander, NC; died 5 Apr 1927, Alexander, North Carolina, United States; was buried , Alexander County, North Carolina, at Friendship Cemetery.
- 24. Julius L D Bentley
was born 18 Aug 1879, Alexander Mills, Rutherford, North Carolina, United States.
- 17. Marcus T N Bentley
5. Nathan Bentley (1.Joseph1) was born Abt 1839.
Notes:
After June 17, 1863 when Nathan deserted, he never rejoined his company, but pension records indicate that he survived the war.
6. Moses Bentley (1.Joseph1) was born Abt 1841.
Moses married . Unknown [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 25. Susan Bentley
was born Abt 1846.
- 25. Susan Bentley
7. James Bentley (1.Joseph1) was born Abt 1845.
8. Susan Bentley (1.Joseph1) was born Abt 1846.
Susan married . Unknown [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 26. Elan Boos
was born 1878.
- 26. Elan Boos
9. Mary Bentley (1.Joseph1) was born Abt 1848.
Mary married Nathan Presnell 4 Jun 1856, Alexander County, North Carolina. (son of Dovy G Oliver and Ada Oliver) [Group Sheet]
Generation: 3
10. Nathan Presnell (2.Ada2, 1.Joseph1)
Nathan married Nancy. (daughter of Dovy G Oliver and Ada Oliver) [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 27. Clarissa Presnell
was born Abt 1809; died Aft 1900; was buried , Alexander County, North Carolina, at Bentley Cemetery near Barrett's Mountain.
- 27. Clarissa Presnell
11. Julie Vickers (2.Ada2, 1.Joseph1)
Julie married Larrence Bentley Alexander County, North Carolina. Larrence (son of Mary O Wakefield and Nancy Baker, son of Hugh Bentley and Anna Presnell) was born 21 Dec 1874, Alexander County, North Carolina; died 28 Oct 1948; was buried , Alexander County, North Carolina, in Antioch Church Cemetery. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 28. William Presnell
- 29. Jane Watkins
- 30. Roland E Bentley
was born Oct 1863, North Carolina, United States.
- 31. Candace A Bentley
was born 30 Jan 1866, Alexander, North Carolina, United States; died 19 Jun 1931, Ellendale, Alexander, North Carolina, United States; was buried , Taylorsville, Alexander County, North Carolina, USA.
- 32. Brenda Toms
- 33. Waitsel M D Bentley
was born 30 Jan 1866, North Carolina, United States; died 28 Dec 1928, Alexander, North Carolina, United States; was buried , Alexander County, North Carolina, at Friendship Cemetery.
- 34. Marcus T N Bentley
was born Mar 1863, North Carolina, United States; died 1 Apr 1940, Alexander, NC; was buried , Friendship Luth. Ch, Taylorsville, Alexander, NC.
- 28. William Presnell
12. Nancy (2.Ada2, 1.Joseph1)
Nancy married Nathan Presnell. (son of Dovy G Oliver and Ada Oliver) [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 27. Clarissa Presnell
was born Abt 1809; died Aft 1900; was buried , Alexander County, North Carolina, at Bentley Cemetery near Barrett's Mountain.
- 27. Clarissa Presnell
13. Serena Bentley (2.Ada2, 1.Joseph1) was born Abt 1837.
Serena married William S James 4 Jun 1856, Alexander County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet]
14. Nathan Bentley (2.Ada2, 1.Joseph1) was born Abt 1839.
Notes:
After June 17, 1863 when Nathan deserted, he never rejoined his company, but pension records indicate that he survived the war.
15. Moses Bentley (2.Ada2, 1.Joseph1) was born Abt 1841.
Moses married . Unknown [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 35. Susan Bentley
was born Abt 1846.
- 35. Susan Bentley
16. James Bentley (2.Ada2, 1.Joseph1) was born Abt 1845.
17. Marcus T N Bentley (4.Hugh2, 1.Joseph1) was born Mar 1863, North Carolina, United States; died 1 Apr 1940, Alexander, NC; was buried , Friendship Luth. Ch, Taylorsville, Alexander, NC.
Marcus married Columbus Payne 18 Apr 1903. [Group Sheet]
Marcus married Dovy G Oliver 30 Aug 1900. Dovy (daughter of Elan Boos and William S James) was born Abt 1884. [Group Sheet]
18. Roland E Bentley (4.Hugh2, 1.Joseph1) was born Oct 1863, North Carolina, United States.
Roland married Julius L D Bentley 10 Feb 1894, Alexander County, North Carolina. Julius (son of Hugh Bentley and Anna Presnell) was born 18 Aug 1879, Alexander Mills, Rutherford, North Carolina, United States. [Group Sheet]
19. Candace A Bentley (4.Hugh2, 1.Joseph1) was born 30 Jan 1866, Alexander, North Carolina, United States; died 19 Jun 1931, Ellendale, Alexander, North Carolina, United States; was buried , Taylorsville, Alexander County, North Carolina, USA.
Notes:
Twin of Waisel M D Bentley.
Candace married William M Oliver 4 Jan 1893. [Group Sheet]
20. Waitsel M D Bentley (4.Hugh2, 1.Joseph1) was born 30 Jan 1866, North Carolina, United States; died 28 Dec 1928, Alexander, North Carolina, United States; was buried , Alexander County, North Carolina, at Friendship Cemetery.
Notes:
Twin of Candace Bentley.
Waitsel married Artie Mae Willet 10 Feb 1894, Alexander County, North Carolina. Artie was born 22 Feb 1877, Irdell County, North Carolina; died 29 May 1961, Alexander County, North Carolina; was buried , Alexander County, North Carolina, at Liledoun Cemetery. [Group Sheet]
21. Larrence Bentley (4.Hugh2, 1.Joseph1) was born 21 Dec 1874, Alexander County, North Carolina; died 28 Oct 1948; was buried , Alexander County, North Carolina, in Antioch Church Cemetery.
Larrence married Fannie Teague 20 Mar 1907, Alexander County, North Carolina. Fannie (daughter of Lawrence L Teague and Ellen S Teague) was born 7 Jul 1890; died 5 Feb 1927; was buried , Alexander County, North Carolina, in Antioch Church Cemetery. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 36. Everett Bentley
was born 27 Dec 1907.
- 37. Carl Bentley
was born 12 Jan 1909; died Feb 1973, Aiken County, South Carolina.
- 38. Hayden Bentley
was born 4 Mar 1911; died 19 Oct 1929.
- 39. Eunice Bentley
- 40. Lois Bentley
- 41. Conley Bentley
was born 29 Jan 1919; died 20 Jul 1919.
- 42. Ralph Lesley Bentley
was born 13 Jul 1920, Alexander County, North Carolina; died 25 Jul 1965, Alexander County, North Carolina.
- 43. Pearl Marie Bentley
was born 7 Sep 1923, Alexander County, North Carolina; died 27 Oct 1997, Catawba County, North Carolina; was buried , Catawba County, North Carolina, at Woodlawn Cemetery.
- 36. Everett Bentley
22. Milton Quince Keller (4.Hugh2, 1.Joseph1) was born 29 Jan 1877, Alexander, North Carolina, United States; died 21 Jun 1953, Alexander, North Carolina, United States.
23. Augustus Ulysses Grant Bentley (4.Hugh2, 1.Joseph1) was born 18 Aug 1879, Alexander, NC; died 5 Apr 1927, Alexander, North Carolina, United States; was buried , Alexander County, North Carolina, at Friendship Cemetery.
Notes:
Twin to Julius L D Bentley.
Augustus married Jane Watkins 4 Jan 1893. (daughter of Julie Vickers and Larrence Bentley) [Group Sheet]
Augustus married Ada Norlene Smith Abt 1910, Alexander, NC. Ada was born 3 Mar 1891, Alexander, NC; died 17 Sep 1971, Rowan, NC; was buried , Liledoun Cemetery, Taylorsville, Alexander, NC. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 44. Howard Bentley
was born 9 Dec 1912, Alexander, NC; died 28 Jan 1998, Kannapolis, Cabarrus.
- 45. William Howard Bentley
was born 20 May 1913, Alexander, North Carolina, United States; died 15 Apr 1992, Salisbury, Rowan, North Carolina, United States.
- 46. Hattie Bell Bentley
was born 9 Dec 1913, Taylorsville, Alexander, NC; died 27 Jan 1989, Alexander, NC; was buried , Liledoun Cemetery, Taylorsville, Alexander, NC.
- 47. Roy Bentley
was born 30 Jan 1915, Alexander, NC; died 2 Jun 1916, Alexander, NC; was buried , Friendship Luth. Ch, Taylorsville, Alexander, NC.
- 48. Edith Annalou Bentley
was born 21 May 1916, Alexander, North Carolina, United States; died 10 Dec 2000, Statesville, Iredell, North Carolina, United States; was buried 13 Dec 2000, Taylorsville, Alexander, North Carolina, United States.
- 49. Chall Bentley
was born 20 Apr 1920, Alexander, NC; died May 1987, Rowan, NC; was buried , Rowan, NC.
- 50. Edgar Bentley
was born 19 Dec 1923, Alexander, NC; died Sep 1982, Salisbury, Rowan, NC.
- 44. Howard Bentley
24. Julius L D Bentley (4.Hugh2, 1.Joseph1) was born 18 Aug 1879, Alexander Mills, Rutherford, North Carolina, United States.
Notes:
Twin to Augustus Bentley.
Julius married Ada Oliver 18 Apr 1903. Ada (daughter of Joseph Bentley and Clarissa Presnell) was born Abt 1886. [Group Sheet]
25. Susan Bentley (6.Moses2, 1.Joseph1) was born Abt 1846.
Susan married . Unknown [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 51. Elan Boos
was born 1878.
- 51. Elan Boos
26. Elan Boos (8.Susan2, 1.Joseph1) was born 1878.
Elan married William S James. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 52. Moses Bentley
was born 1769, Bear Creek, Rowan, North Carolina, United States; died 1 May 1827, Burke, North Carolina, USA.
- 53. Mary Ann LORRANCE
was born Abt 1768, England; died 1830, Alexander, North Carolina, USA.
- 54. Margaret Bentley
was born Abt 1794, Irdell County, North Carolina.
- 55. Nancy Bentley
was born Abt 1796, Irdell County, North Carolina.
- 56. William B. Austin
was born 24 Apr 1785, Burke, North Carolina, United States; died 1857, North Carolina, United States; was buried , Granite Falls, Caldwell, North Carolina, United States of America.
- 57. Henry Fisher
- 58. Drucilla Bentley
was born Abt 1807, Burke County, North Carolina; died 1841, Cocke, Tennessee, United States.
- 59. Dovy G Oliver
was born Abt 1884.
- 60. Hugh Bentley
was born Abt 1808, Burke County, North Carolina.
- 61. James Hilliard Moore
was born 6 May 1769, Tryon, Polk, North Carolina, United States; died 1 Aug 1859, Hickory, Catawba, North Carolina, United States; was buried Aug 1859, Hickory, Catawba, North Carolina, United States.
- 62. Mary Bentley
was born May 1814, Caldwell County, North Carolin; died 1900, Alexander, North Carolina, USA.
- 63. Sarah Bentley
was born 9 Jun 1821, Burke, North Carolina, United States; died 1 May 1901, Sangamon, Macon, Illinois, United States; was buried , West Grove Cemetery, Lincoln Township, Ogle, Illinois, United States.
- 52. Moses Bentley
Generation: 4
27. Clarissa Presnell (10.Nathan3, 2.Ada2, 1.Joseph1) was born Abt 1809; died Aft 1900; was buried , Alexander County, North Carolina, at Bentley Cemetery near Barrett's Mountain.
Clarissa married Joseph Bentley. Joseph (son of Moses Bentley and Mary Ann LORRANCE) was born Abt 1812, Burke County, North Carolina, United States; died 3 Feb 1897, Alexander County, North Carolina, USA; was buried , Alexander County, North Carolina, at Bentley Cemetery near Barrett's Mountain. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 64. Ada Oliver
was born Abt 1886.
Clarissa married Joseph Bentley. Joseph (son of Moses Bentley and Mary Ann LORRANCE) was born Abt 1812, Burke County, North Carolina, United States; died 3 Feb 1897, Alexander County, North Carolina, USA; was buried , Alexander County, North Carolina, at Bentley Cemetery near Barrett's Mountain. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 65. Serena Bentley
was born Abt 1837.
- 66. Hugh Bentley
was born Abt 1838, Alexander County, North Carolina; died Between 1880 and 1900; was buried , Alexander County, North Carolina, at Friendship Lutheran Church Cemetery.
- 67. Nathan Bentley
was born Abt 1839.
- 68. Moses Bentley
was born Abt 1841.
- 69. James Bentley
was born Abt 1845.
- 70. Susan Bentley
was born Abt 1846.
- 71. Mary Bentley
was born Abt 1848.
- 64. Ada Oliver
28. William Presnell (11.Julie3, 2.Ada2, 1.Joseph1)
William married Jane Watkins. (daughter of Julie Vickers and Larrence Bentley) [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 72. Anna Presnell
was born 13 Jun 1833, Alexander County, North Carolina; died 13 Aug 1909, Alexander, NC; was buried , Alexander County, North Carolina, at Friendship Lutheran Church Cemetery.
- 72. Anna Presnell
29. Jane Watkins (11.Julie3, 2.Ada2, 1.Joseph1)
Jane married Augustus Ulysses Grant Bentley 4 Jan 1893. Augustus (son of Hugh Bentley and Anna Presnell) was born 18 Aug 1879, Alexander, NC; died 5 Apr 1927, Alexander, North Carolina, United States; was buried , Alexander County, North Carolina, at Friendship Cemetery. [Group Sheet]
Jane married William Presnell. (son of Julie Vickers and Larrence Bentley) [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 72. Anna Presnell
was born 13 Jun 1833, Alexander County, North Carolina; died 13 Aug 1909, Alexander, NC; was buried , Alexander County, North Carolina, at Friendship Lutheran Church Cemetery.
- 72. Anna Presnell
30. Roland E Bentley (11.Julie3, 2.Ada2, 1.Joseph1) was born Oct 1863, North Carolina, United States.
Roland married Julius L D Bentley 10 Feb 1894, Alexander County, North Carolina. Julius (son of Hugh Bentley and Anna Presnell) was born 18 Aug 1879, Alexander Mills, Rutherford, North Carolina, United States. [Group Sheet]
31. Candace A Bentley (11.Julie3, 2.Ada2, 1.Joseph1) was born 30 Jan 1866, Alexander, North Carolina, United States; died 19 Jun 1931, Ellendale, Alexander, North Carolina, United States; was buried , Taylorsville, Alexander County, North Carolina, USA.
Notes:
Twin of Waisel M D Bentley.
Candace married William M Oliver 4 Jan 1893. [Group Sheet]
32. Brenda Toms (11.Julie3, 2.Ada2, 1.Joseph1)
Brenda married Luther Partee Bentley. (son of Ralph Lesley Bentley and Mabel Beatrice Link) [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 73. Julie Vickers
- 73. Julie Vickers
33. Waitsel M D Bentley (11.Julie3, 2.Ada2, 1.Joseph1) was born 30 Jan 1866, North Carolina, United States; died 28 Dec 1928, Alexander, North Carolina, United States; was buried , Alexander County, North Carolina, at Friendship Cemetery.
Notes:
Twin of Candace Bentley.
Waitsel married Artie Mae Willet 10 Feb 1894, Alexander County, North Carolina. Artie was born 22 Feb 1877, Irdell County, North Carolina; died 29 May 1961, Alexander County, North Carolina; was buried , Alexander County, North Carolina, at Liledoun Cemetery. [Group Sheet]
34. Marcus T N Bentley (11.Julie3, 2.Ada2, 1.Joseph1) was born Mar 1863, North Carolina, United States; died 1 Apr 1940, Alexander, NC; was buried , Friendship Luth. Ch, Taylorsville, Alexander, NC.
Marcus married Columbus Payne 18 Apr 1903. [Group Sheet]
Marcus married Dovy G Oliver 30 Aug 1900. Dovy (daughter of Elan Boos and William S James) was born Abt 1884. [Group Sheet]
35. Susan Bentley (15.Moses3, 2.Ada2, 1.Joseph1) was born Abt 1846.
Susan married . Unknown [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 74. Elan Boos
was born 1878.
- 74. Elan Boos
36. Everett Bentley (21.Larrence3, 4.Hugh2, 1.Joseph1) was born 27 Dec 1907.
Everett married Ervin A Cazire. Ervin (son of John Henry Kiziah and Mattie Elizabeth Smith) was born 17 May 1910; died Aug 1979. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 75. Ronald McGarr
- 75. Ronald McGarr
37. Carl Bentley (21.Larrence3, 4.Hugh2, 1.Joseph1) was born 12 Jan 1909; died Feb 1973, Aiken County, South Carolina.
Carl married Robert Lee Shearin (son of Doris Ruth Wallace and Arlene Gay Bass) [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 76. Julie Elder
- 77. Richard Andrew Kiziah
- 78. Catherine M Sudderth
was born 14 Nov 1854, Caldwell County, North Carolina; died 13 Jan 1903, Caldwell County, North Carolina; was buried 13 Jan 1903, Caldwell County, North Carolina, at Confidence Advent Christian Church Cemetary.
- 76. Julie Elder
38. Hayden Bentley (21.Larrence3, 4.Hugh2, 1.Joseph1) was born 4 Mar 1911; died 19 Oct 1929.
Hayden married Roy Wilson Kiziah (son of John Henry Kiziah and Mattie Elizabeth Smith) [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 79. Carl Bentley
was born 12 Jan 1909; died Feb 1973, Aiken County, South Carolina.
- 80. Gail Andrea Shearin
- 79. Carl Bentley
39. Eunice Bentley (21.Larrence3, 4.Hugh2, 1.Joseph1)
Eunice married Charles Munday. (son of Brenda Toms and Brook Presnell) [Group Sheet]
40. Lois Bentley (21.Larrence3, 4.Hugh2, 1.Joseph1)
41. Conley Bentley (21.Larrence3, 4.Hugh2, 1.Joseph1) was born 29 Jan 1919; died 20 Jul 1919.
Conley married Troy William Kiziah. (son of John Henry Kiziah and Mattie Elizabeth Smith) [Group Sheet]
42. Ralph Lesley Bentley (21.Larrence3, 4.Hugh2, 1.Joseph1) was born 13 Jul 1920, Alexander County, North Carolina; died 25 Jul 1965, Alexander County, North Carolina.
Ralph married Mabel Beatrice Link. Mabel (daughter of Luther Caldwell Link and Anna Lula Suddreth) was born 4 Apr 1920, Catawba County, North Carolina; died 3 Mar 1994, Alexander County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 81. Charles Wayne Bentley
- 82. Luther Partee Bentley
- 83. Marie Bentley
- 84. Linda Kay Bentley
- 85. Ruby Bentley
- 86. Hayden Lesley Bentley
- 87. Susan Bentley
- 81. Charles Wayne Bentley
43. Pearl Marie Bentley (21.Larrence3, 4.Hugh2, 1.Joseph1) was born 7 Sep 1923, Alexander County, North Carolina; died 27 Oct 1997, Catawba County, North Carolina; was buried , Catawba County, North Carolina, at Woodlawn Cemetery.
Pearl married Katrina Catherine Pruitt (daughter of Rufus Preston Pruitt and Pearl Marie Bentley) [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 88. George Sides
- 89. Ann Rudisill
- 90. Rodney Lee Long
Pearl married Rufus Preston Pruitt. Rufus (son of Mary Stone and Frances Crispin) was born 17 Nov 1922, Damascus, Virginia; died 15 Mar 1994, Catawba County, North Carolina; was buried , Catawba County, North Carolina, at Woodlawn Cemetery. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 91. Rufus Preston Pruitt, Jr
- 92. Katrina Catherine Pruitt
was born , Virginia.
- 88. George Sides
44. Howard Bentley (23.Augustus3, 4.Hugh2, 1.Joseph1) was born 9 Dec 1912, Alexander, NC; died 28 Jan 1998, Kannapolis, Cabarrus.
45. William Howard Bentley (23.Augustus3, 4.Hugh2, 1.Joseph1) was born 20 May 1913, Alexander, North Carolina, United States; died 15 Apr 1992, Salisbury, Rowan, North Carolina, United States.
46. Hattie Bell Bentley (23.Augustus3, 4.Hugh2, 1.Joseph1) was born 9 Dec 1913, Taylorsville, Alexander, NC; died 27 Jan 1989, Alexander, NC; was buried , Liledoun Cemetery, Taylorsville, Alexander, NC.
47. Roy Bentley (23.Augustus3, 4.Hugh2, 1.Joseph1) was born 30 Jan 1915, Alexander, NC; died 2 Jun 1916, Alexander, NC; was buried , Friendship Luth. Ch, Taylorsville, Alexander, NC.
48. Edith Annalou Bentley (23.Augustus3, 4.Hugh2, 1.Joseph1) was born 21 May 1916, Alexander, North Carolina, United States; died 10 Dec 2000, Statesville, Iredell, North Carolina, United States; was buried 13 Dec 2000, Taylorsville, Alexander, North Carolina, United States.
49. Chall Bentley (23.Augustus3, 4.Hugh2, 1.Joseph1) was born 20 Apr 1920, Alexander, NC; died May 1987, Rowan, NC; was buried , Rowan, NC.
50. Edgar Bentley (23.Augustus3, 4.Hugh2, 1.Joseph1) was born 19 Dec 1923, Alexander, NC; died Sep 1982, Salisbury, Rowan, NC.
51. Elan Boos (25.Susan3, 6.Moses2, 1.Joseph1) was born 1878.
Elan married William S James. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 93. Moses Bentley
was born 1769, Bear Creek, Rowan, North Carolina, United States; died 1 May 1827, Burke, North Carolina, USA.
- 94. Mary Ann LORRANCE
was born Abt 1768, England; died 1830, Alexander, North Carolina, USA.
- 95. Margaret Bentley
was born Abt 1794, Irdell County, North Carolina.
- 96. Nancy Bentley
was born Abt 1796, Irdell County, North Carolina.
- 97. William B. Austin
was born 24 Apr 1785, Burke, North Carolina, United States; died 1857, North Carolina, United States; was buried , Granite Falls, Caldwell, North Carolina, United States of America.
- 98. Henry Fisher
- 99. Drucilla Bentley
was born Abt 1807, Burke County, North Carolina; died 1841, Cocke, Tennessee, United States.
- 100. Dovy G Oliver
was born Abt 1884.
- 101. Hugh Bentley
was born Abt 1808, Burke County, North Carolina.
- 102. James Hilliard Moore
was born 6 May 1769, Tryon, Polk, North Carolina, United States; died 1 Aug 1859, Hickory, Catawba, North Carolina, United States; was buried Aug 1859, Hickory, Catawba, North Carolina, United States.
- 103. Mary Bentley
was born May 1814, Caldwell County, North Carolin; died 1900, Alexander, North Carolina, USA.
- 104. Sarah Bentley
was born 9 Jun 1821, Burke, North Carolina, United States; died 1 May 1901, Sangamon, Macon, Illinois, United States; was buried , West Grove Cemetery, Lincoln Township, Ogle, Illinois, United States.
- 93. Moses Bentley
52. Moses Bentley (26.Elan3, 8.Susan2, 1.Joseph1) was born 1769, Bear Creek, Rowan, North Carolina, United States; died 1 May 1827, Burke, North Carolina, USA.
Notes:
On May 20, 1794 he bought 100 acres from Abner Baker for 100 pounds, land situated on the waters of the little South Fork of the Yadkin River and on the west side of "Rocky Faced Mountain."
1800 Iredell County records show a land evaluation for direct tax lists Moses Bentley as owning a house valued at $7.25, a tub mill and stable at $30.00 and 260 acres of land at $130.00
After selling the South Yadkin River land, he moved his family to the upper Little River area of Burke County, now Alexander and Caldwell County.
January 02, 1801, entered a claim for 80 acres, joining William Rown, on South Yadkin River
Stated granted him above land by Grant No. 313
January 18, 1801, Entered claim for 110 acres, on same river, joining Isaac Baker, Grant #345
1803, Began selling his land in the South Yadkin area.
Sold 48 acress on Little South Fork to Richard Wilson for 60 pounds
August 02, 1803, Sold 200 acres to Matthew Wallce, later sold 40 acres to Thomas Farmer
1805, Burke County List of taxables shows 200 acres of land and two polls
April 1807, Probate of will of William Payne, Mose Bentley was a witness
1827, At his death, he had over 800 acres of land.
Was a slave owner
May 16, 1827, Wrote his will, offered for probate in October 1827, Burke County
Moses married Mary Ann LORRANCE 1792, Of, Burke, North Carolina, USA. Mary (daughter of Elan Boos and William S James) was born Abt 1768, England; died 1830, Alexander, North Carolina, USA. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 95. Margaret Bentley
was born Abt 1794, Irdell County, North Carolina.
- 96. Nancy Bentley
was born Abt 1796, Irdell County, North Carolina.
- 105. Moses J Bentley, Jr
was born 1 Jul 1800, Rocky Face Mountain, Iredell County, North Carolina; died 4 Dec 1883, Watauga, North Carolina, USA.
- 106. Benjamin S Bentley
was born Abt 1803, Iredell, North Carolina, United States; died 17 Nov 1900, Alexander, North Carolina, United States.
- 107. James Bentley
was born 1807, North Carolina, United States.
- 99. Drucilla Bentley
was born Abt 1807, Burke County, North Carolina; died 1841, Cocke, Tennessee, United States.
- 101. Hugh Bentley
was born Abt 1808, Burke County, North Carolina.
- 108. Joseph Bentley
was born Abt 1812, Burke County, North Carolina, United States; died 3 Feb 1897, Alexander County, North Carolina, USA; was buried , Alexander County, North Carolina, at Bentley Cemetery near Barrett's Mountain.
- 109. Lydia Bentley
was born 10 Dec 1813, Burke County, North Carolina; died 29 Jun 1886, Caldwell, North Carolina, United States; was buried , Caldwell County, North Carolina, at Mt. Herman Methodist Church Cemetery.
- 103. Mary Bentley
was born May 1814, Caldwell County, North Carolin; died 1900, Alexander, North Carolina, USA.
- 110. Phoebe Bentley
was born 1820, Burke County, North Carolina, United States; died 1910, Oklahoma, United States.
- 104. Sarah Bentley
was born 9 Jun 1821, Burke, North Carolina, United States; died 1 May 1901, Sangamon, Macon, Illinois, United States; was buried , West Grove Cemetery, Lincoln Township, Ogle, Illinois, United States.
- 95. Margaret Bentley
53. Mary Ann LORRANCE (26.Elan3, 8.Susan2, 1.Joseph1) was born Abt 1768, England; died 1830, Alexander, North Carolina, USA.
Mary married Benjamin S Bentley 12 Oct 1820, Burke County, North Carolina. Benjamin (son of Moses Bentley and Mary Ann LORRANCE) was born Abt 1803, Iredell, North Carolina, United States; died 17 Nov 1900, Alexander, North Carolina, United States. [Group Sheet]
Mary married Moses Bentley 1792, Of, Burke, North Carolina, USA. Moses (son of Elan Boos and William S James, son of Benjamin Bentley and Jane Holman) was born 1769, Bear Creek, Rowan, North Carolina, United States; died 1 May 1827, Burke, North Carolina, USA. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 95. Margaret Bentley
was born Abt 1794, Irdell County, North Carolina.
- 96. Nancy Bentley
was born Abt 1796, Irdell County, North Carolina.
- 105. Moses J Bentley, Jr
was born 1 Jul 1800, Rocky Face Mountain, Iredell County, North Carolina; died 4 Dec 1883, Watauga, North Carolina, USA.
- 106. Benjamin S Bentley
was born Abt 1803, Iredell, North Carolina, United States; died 17 Nov 1900, Alexander, North Carolina, United States.
- 107. James Bentley
was born 1807, North Carolina, United States.
- 99. Drucilla Bentley
was born Abt 1807, Burke County, North Carolina; died 1841, Cocke, Tennessee, United States.
- 101. Hugh Bentley
was born Abt 1808, Burke County, North Carolina.
- 108. Joseph Bentley
was born Abt 1812, Burke County, North Carolina, United States; died 3 Feb 1897, Alexander County, North Carolina, USA; was buried , Alexander County, North Carolina, at Bentley Cemetery near Barrett's Mountain.
- 109. Lydia Bentley
was born 10 Dec 1813, Burke County, North Carolina; died 29 Jun 1886, Caldwell, North Carolina, United States; was buried , Caldwell County, North Carolina, at Mt. Herman Methodist Church Cemetery.
- 103. Mary Bentley
was born May 1814, Caldwell County, North Carolin; died 1900, Alexander, North Carolina, USA.
- 110. Phoebe Bentley
was born 1820, Burke County, North Carolina, United States; died 1910, Oklahoma, United States.
- 104. Sarah Bentley
was born 9 Jun 1821, Burke, North Carolina, United States; died 1 May 1901, Sangamon, Macon, Illinois, United States; was buried , West Grove Cemetery, Lincoln Township, Ogle, Illinois, United States.
- 95. Margaret Bentley
54. Margaret Bentley (26.Elan3, 8.Susan2, 1.Joseph1) was born Abt 1794, Irdell County, North Carolina.
Margaret married William B. Austin 24 Dec 1812, Burke County, North Carolina. William (son of Benjamin Dillery Austin and Mary Elizabeth "Polly" Hunter, son of Elan Boos and William S James) was born 24 Apr 1785, Burke, North Carolina, United States; died 1857, North Carolina, United States; was buried , Granite Falls, Caldwell, North Carolina, United States of America. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 111. Mary M Austin
was born 1814, North Carolina, United States; died 1900, Caldwell, North Carolina, United States; was buried , Granite Falls, Caldwell, North Carolina, United States of America.
- 112. Susan Adaline Austin
was born 24 Feb 1836, Catawba, North Carolina, United States; died 9 Jul 1912, Alexander, North Carolina, United States; was buried , Bentley Family Cemetary, Taylorsville, Alexander, North Carolina, United States.
- 113. Henrietta S. Austin
was born 11 Sep 1841, Burke, North Carolina, United States; died 16 Dec 1917, Ellendale, Alexander, North Carolina, United States.
- 111. Mary M Austin
55. Nancy Bentley (26.Elan3, 8.Susan2, 1.Joseph1) was born Abt 1796, Irdell County, North Carolina.
Nancy married Henry Fisher 12 Oct 1820, Burke County, North Carolina. (son of Elan Boos and William S James) [Group Sheet]
56. William B. Austin (26.Elan3, 8.Susan2, 1.Joseph1) was born 24 Apr 1785, Burke, North Carolina, United States; died 1857, North Carolina, United States; was buried , Granite Falls, Caldwell, North Carolina, United States of America.
William married Margaret Bentley 24 Dec 1812, Burke County, North Carolina. Margaret (daughter of Moses Bentley and Mary Ann LORRANCE, daughter of Elan Boos and William S James) was born Abt 1794, Irdell County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 111. Mary M Austin
was born 1814, North Carolina, United States; died 1900, Caldwell, North Carolina, United States; was buried , Granite Falls, Caldwell, North Carolina, United States of America.
- 112. Susan Adaline Austin
was born 24 Feb 1836, Catawba, North Carolina, United States; died 9 Jul 1912, Alexander, North Carolina, United States; was buried , Bentley Family Cemetary, Taylorsville, Alexander, North Carolina, United States.
- 113. Henrietta S. Austin
was born 11 Sep 1841, Burke, North Carolina, United States; died 16 Dec 1917, Ellendale, Alexander, North Carolina, United States.
- 111. Mary M Austin
57. Henry Fisher (26.Elan3, 8.Susan2, 1.Joseph1)
Henry married Nancy Bentley 12 Oct 1820, Burke County, North Carolina. Nancy (daughter of Moses Bentley and Mary Ann LORRANCE, daughter of Elan Boos and William S James) was born Abt 1796, Irdell County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet]
58. Drucilla Bentley (26.Elan3, 8.Susan2, 1.Joseph1) was born Abt 1807, Burke County, North Carolina; died 1841, Cocke, Tennessee, United States.
Drucilla married Edward Teague. Edward (son of Moses Teague and Catherine Payne) was born Abt 1806, Taylorsville, Alexander County, North Carolina; died 1865. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 114. James Michael Teague
- 114. James Michael Teague
59. Dovy G Oliver (26.Elan3, 8.Susan2, 1.Joseph1) was born Abt 1884.
Dovy married Marcus T N Bentley 30 Aug 1900. Marcus (son of Hugh Bentley and Anna Presnell, son of Julie Vickers and Larrence Bentley) was born Mar 1863, North Carolina, United States; died 1 Apr 1940, Alexander, NC; was buried , Friendship Luth. Ch, Taylorsville, Alexander, NC. [Group Sheet]
60. Hugh Bentley (26.Elan3, 8.Susan2, 1.Joseph1) was born Abt 1808, Burke County, North Carolina.
Hugh married Mary Smith 21 Sep 1828, Burke County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet]
61. James Hilliard Moore (26.Elan3, 8.Susan2, 1.Joseph1) was born 6 May 1769, Tryon, Polk, North Carolina, United States; died 1 Aug 1859, Hickory, Catawba, North Carolina, United States; was buried Aug 1859, Hickory, Catawba, North Carolina, United States.
James married Lydia Bentley. Lydia (daughter of Moses Bentley and Mary Ann LORRANCE) was born 10 Dec 1813, Burke County, North Carolina; died 29 Jun 1886, Caldwell, North Carolina, United States; was buried , Caldwell County, North Carolina, at Mt. Herman Methodist Church Cemetery. [Group Sheet]
62. Mary Bentley (26.Elan3, 8.Susan2, 1.Joseph1) was born May 1814, Caldwell County, North Carolin; died 1900, Alexander, North Carolina, USA.
Mary married Aquilla Keller 5 Oct 1835, Wilkes County, North Carolina. Aquilla (son of Johann Jacob Keller) was born Feb 1815, Burke County, North Carolina; died Between 1847 and 1850, Prob Greene County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 115. Nancy Caroline Keller
was born Apr 1838, Burke, North Carolina, United States; died 14 Jun 1921, Bristol, Sullivan County, Tennessee; was buried 1921, Brown Cemetery: Sullivan County, Tennessee.
- 116. Marcus Milton Keller
was born 4 Apr 1839, Burke County, North Carolina; died 4 May 1927, Martin County, Indiana; was buried , Fairview Cemetery, El Nora, Indiana.
- 117. Joseph Henry Keller
was born Abt Nov 1841, Burke County, North Carolina; died 1905, Cedar Grove, West Virgina; was buried , Brick Church Cemetery., Cedar Grove, West Virgina.
- 118. Mary Keller
was born Nov 1847, Caldwell County, North Carolina; died 25 Oct 1917, Wittenberg, Alexander, North Carolina; was buried , Bentley Family Cemetery, Alexander County, North Carolina.
Mary married Aquilla Keller. Aquilla (son of Johann Jacob Keller) was born Feb 1815, Burke County, North Carolina; died Between 1847 and 1850, Prob Greene County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet]
- 115. Nancy Caroline Keller
63. Sarah Bentley (26.Elan3, 8.Susan2, 1.Joseph1) was born 9 Jun 1821, Burke, North Carolina, United States; died 1 May 1901, Sangamon, Macon, Illinois, United States; was buried , West Grove Cemetery, Lincoln Township, Ogle, Illinois, United States.
Sarah married Joseph Robinson. [Group Sheet]
Sarah married Joseph Robinson 12 Apr 1837, Lincoln County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet]