The Bentley family of Upstate New York, in the general area of Saratoga County, was thought to have started with four Bentley brothers from England. Three went west followed by the fourth, who then returned to New York. By study of family documents and photos, and an examination of public records, mostly the US Census, a clearer picture of the family history emerges. What is certain is that one Bentley, John Henry, was in the Civil War, and he did in fact settle in Michigan for a few years before returning to Greenfield, NY. However, it does not appear that his origins are in England.

Family Outline:

1. Rhoda Marguerite BENTLEY (b. 8/5/1915, d. 4/12/1997) & Thayer Lucene LANGWORTHY (b. 2/25/1913, d. 12/24/1991).
1. Lora L. LANGWORTHY & Peter S. MILLER.
1. Colin L. MILLER.
2. Judith Ann LANGWORTHY (b. 3/6/1943, d. 3/6/1943).
3. Heather Ayres LANGWORTHY () m1 G. Brian CHADWICK.
1. Jennifer R. CHADWICK.
2. Joshua T. CHADWICK.

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