HENRY BENTLEY.
Henry Bentley who was fatally injured last Thursday at the gravel pit in Lacona, passed away at his home on Ellisburg street Thursday evening. While outwardly he did not seem to be severely injured, his system received a shock from which he did not rally.
Henry Bentley was born in Milton, Saratoga county in 1821 being the oldest child of Stephen Bentley, and came into this town with them when about two years of age, where his entire life was spent with the exception of about four years when he resided in tbe village of Mexico. He was married in 1864 to Miss Cynthia E. Arnold, who survives him Although Mr. and Mrs. Bentley had no children of their own they brought up two Calvin Harrington of Oswego City, Neb., and Mrs. C.M. Lovejoy of Ayer, Mass. who is now here to look after Mrs. Bentley's declining years. Mr. Bentley was a blacksmith by trade, and for many years was engaged in that business. He was also engaged in the mercantile business for a period, and was very energetic; although far advanced in years, he was always at work,and but a few months before his death, painted tbe Wilda house adjoining his home. Mr. Bentley was one of the oldest and highly esteemed residents of our community. The funeral was held from his home Sunday and was largely attended, Rev. W.M. Hydon officiating. Interment in Woodlawn cemetery.
Source: Sandy Creek News, Sept 27, 1906
Henry Bentley who was fatally injured last Thursday at the gravel pit in Lacona, passed away at his home on Ellisburg street Thursday evening. While outwardly he did not seem to be severely injured, his system received a shock from which he did not rally.
Henry Bentley was born in Milton, Saratoga county in 1821 being the oldest child of Stephen Bentley, and came into this town with them when about two years of age, where his entire life was spent with the exception of about four years when he resided in tbe village of Mexico. He was married in 1864 to Miss Cynthia E. Arnold, who survives him Although Mr. and Mrs. Bentley had no children of their own they brought up two Calvin Harrington of Oswego City, Neb., and Mrs. C.M. Lovejoy of Ayer, Mass. who is now here to look after Mrs. Bentley's declining years. Mr. Bentley was a blacksmith by trade, and for many years was engaged in that business. He was also engaged in the mercantile business for a period, and was very energetic; although far advanced in years, he was always at work,and but a few months before his death, painted tbe Wilda house adjoining his home. Mr. Bentley was one of the oldest and highly esteemed residents of our community. The funeral was held from his home Sunday and was largely attended, Rev. W.M. Hydon officiating. Interment in Woodlawn cemetery.
Source: Sandy Creek News, Sept 27, 1906
HENRY BENTLEY.
Henry Bentley who was fatally injured last Thursday at the gravel pit in Lacona, passed away at his home on Ellisburg street Thursday evening. While outwardly he did not seem to be severely injured, his system received a shock from which he did not rally.
Henry Bentley was born in Milton, Saratoga county in 1821 being the oldest child of Stephen Bentley, and came into this town with them when about two years of age, where his entire life was spent with the exception of about four years when he resided in tbe village of Mexico. He was married in 1864 to Miss Cynthia E. Arnold, who survives him Although Mr. and Mrs. Bentley had no children of their own they brought up two Calvin Harrington of Oswego City, Neb., and Mrs. C.M. Lovejoy of Ayer, Mass. who is now here to look after Mrs. Bentley's declining years. Mr. Bentley was a blacksmith by trade, and for many years was engaged in that business. He was also engaged in the mercantile business for a period, and was very energetic; although far advanced in years, he was always at work,and but a few months before his death, painted tbe Wilda house adjoining his home. Mr. Bentley was one of the oldest and highly esteemed residents of our community. The funeral was held from his home Sunday and was largely attended, Rev. W.M. Hydon officiating. Interment in Woodlawn cemetery.
Source: Sandy Creek News, Sept 27, 1906
Henry Bentley who was fatally injured last Thursday at the gravel pit in Lacona, passed away at his home on Ellisburg street Thursday evening. While outwardly he did not seem to be severely injured, his system received a shock from which he did not rally.
Henry Bentley was born in Milton, Saratoga county in 1821 being the oldest child of Stephen Bentley, and came into this town with them when about two years of age, where his entire life was spent with the exception of about four years when he resided in tbe village of Mexico. He was married in 1864 to Miss Cynthia E. Arnold, who survives him Although Mr. and Mrs. Bentley had no children of their own they brought up two Calvin Harrington of Oswego City, Neb., and Mrs. C.M. Lovejoy of Ayer, Mass. who is now here to look after Mrs. Bentley's declining years. Mr. Bentley was a blacksmith by trade, and for many years was engaged in that business. He was also engaged in the mercantile business for a period, and was very energetic; although far advanced in years, he was always at work,and but a few months before his death, painted tbe Wilda house adjoining his home. Mr. Bentley was one of the oldest and highly esteemed residents of our community. The funeral was held from his home Sunday and was largely attended, Rev. W.M. Hydon officiating. Interment in Woodlawn cemetery.
Source: Sandy Creek News, Sept 27, 1906
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