Bentley, William
From Helderberg Hilltowns of Albany County, NY
Birth
William was born in 1760. [1]
Marriage & Children
He married Abiliny Shepard, a daughter of Joseph Shepard[1] at about 1786. Their known children:
- William Bentley, Jr. born about 1789[1]
- Olive Bentley was born in 1791. She married Peter Capwell[1]
At about 1800 he married Abigail Smith, a daughter of Elisha Smith[1] who was the widow of _____Hopkins. Their known children were:
- Alvah Bentley
- George H. Bentley was born in 1806[1]
- Edwin S. Bentley
- Alexander N. Bentley
Death
Abiliny Shepard Bentley died sometime after 1791. William died in 1820[1]
William Bentley Will
Written on September 4, 1820, proved and recorded on November 9, 1820
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