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William E. Bently, Elenora C. Bentley, 5 North 43 West


In 1870 Muskegon County, Michigan, Elisha Bentley is 57, Mary Bentley 47, Green Bentley 21, Orrin Bentley 17, John Bentley 11, Benjamin Bentley 9, William Bentley 6, and Mary E Bentley 4.

In 1880 Limestone County, Alabama, John M. Lentz is 31 Self (Head), Nova C. Lentz 25 Wife, Nadge May Lentz 4/12 Daughter, and Annie Goode 21 Cousin.
(Lettie Ann Goode Brooks BIRTH 9 Jun 1859 Alabama, DEATH 5 Aug 1940 (aged 81) Athens, Limestone County, Alabama, BURIAL Athens City Cemetery Athens, Limestone County, Alabama, MEMORIAL ID 29112699Annie's mother was Rhoda LENTZ Goode BIRTH 2 FEB 1827 Lentzville, Limestone, Alabama, DEATH 16 JUN 1877 Lentzville

John Milton Lentz BIRTH 5 Jun 1849 Lentzville, Limestone County, Alabama, DEATH 14 Jan 1906 (aged 56) Brooken Township, Haskell County, Oklahoma, BURIAL Brooken Cemetery Brooken Township, Haskell County, Oklahoma, MEMORIAL ID 20388613 ยท
He married in 1892 Rosella Freeman Lentz BIRTH 22 Aug 1871 Mississippi, DEATH 13 Jun 1949 (aged 77) Quinton, Pittsburg County, Oklahoma, BURIAL Brooken Cemetery Brooken Township, Haskell County, Oklahoma, MEMORIAL ID 20388619

Elenora then married William R. Simpson BIRTH 4 Apr 1841 Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania, DEATH 13 Mar 1909 (aged 67) Diagonal, Ringgold County, Iowa, BURIAL Bethel Cemetery Grant Township, Ringgold County, Iowa, MEMORIAL ID 54322640.

In 1870 Jefferson County, Iowa, Wm. A. Stewart is 37, Mary M. Stewart 42, Lon Stewart 18, Maggie Stewart 17, Elnora Stewart 15 born in Pennsylvania, John M. Stewart 13, William Stewart 11, Charles Stewart 10, Frank B. Stewart 6, and Walter W. Stewart 4.
William Adams Stewart BIRTH 9 Jan 1817 Mifflin County, Pennsylvania, DEATH 2 Apr 1901 (aged 84) Fairfield, Jefferson County, Iowa, BURIAL Evergreen Cemetery Fairfield, Jefferson County, Iowa, MEMORIAL ID 50835103.

Elenora C. Stewart, 37, born in Jefferson County, Iowa, to William Stewart and Mary M. Lang, married Wm. R. Simpson on October 24, 1895 in Jefferson County, IOwa.

In 1900 Holyoke, Elnora C. Lentz is widowed, a dressmaker, 38, Head Nadge M. Lentz 20 Daughter, Edith C. Lentz 17 Daughter, and Verne Lentz 2 Son.

William cash-claimed a quarter in section 14, 5N 43W in 1891.
William E. Bentley, 36, born in Michigan married Elenora Lentz on 12 Sep 1900 in Chase County, Nebraska.

1902 Holyoke "Mrs. Nadge Cooper who had for several weeks been visiting her mother and sister, Mrs. Bently and Misa Edith Lentz of Holyoke, returned to her home in Denver last week."

June 1903 Holyoke " W. E. Bently has been promoted tv the position in the round house left vacant by tbe resignation of Wm. Hinze."

October 1903 "Mrs. Cooper left Holyoke the last of the week for San Francisco. Her mother, Mrs. Bentley, and sister, Mrs. Brace, accompanied her as far as Denver."

April 1904 "Will Bentley of Holyoke received the sad news of his mother's death last Friday and left Holyoke on the evening train for the old home in Iowa to attend the funeral."

August 1904 "At a hearing in the county court of this county on Tuesday a jury found tbat Mrs. W. E. Bentley of Holyoke was so distracted in mind as to require the appointment of a conservator to take charge of business affairs. Her husband W. E. Bentley was appointed. Mr. Bentley took the evening train with his wife for a visit to Iowa in the hope that a lower altitude would prove beneficial to her health as she has been suffering from poor health for several months."

July 1905 " Died at the home of her daughter in Holyoke Tuesday July llth, Mrs. W. E. Bentley from apoplexy. The sudden death of Mrs. Bentley was quite a shock to the people of the town who had seen her up and around till the day of her death. The funeral services were conducted from the Baptist Church Rev. J.T. Jenkins preaching the sermon assisted in the services by Rev. Chase of the Presbyterian church. Obituary will be published next week."
Elenora C. Bentley BIRTH 1855 DEATH 1905 (aged 49โ€“50) BURIAL Holyoke Memorial Park Holyoke, Phillips County, Colorado, MEMORIAL ID 82851116
Elenora proved up a quarter in section 13 in 1905.



William E. Bentley Birth Place: Muskegan, Mich. Marriage Date: 30 Aug 1905 Marriage Place: Webster City, Hamilton, Iowa Groom Previous Wife's Name: Un Father: Elisha M. Bentley Mother: Mary Mitchell Spouse: Clara E. Scott

In 1910 Hamilton County, William Bentley is 46, Clara E. Bentley 39 Wife, Isean Scott 14 Step Daughter, Fern Scott 12 Step Daughter, Nettie Scott 9 Step Daughter, Pearl Bentley 3 Daughter, Leslie Bentley 2 Son, Gladys Bentley 0 Daughter, Vern Bentley 12 Son, and William Buttler 26 Boarder.







Clara Ellen Butler Bentley BIRTH 13 Jun 1870 Mount Ayr, Ringgold County, Iowa, DEATH 29 Nov 1933 (aged 63) Woden, Hancock County, Iowa, BURIAL Buffalo Township Cemetery Titonka, Kossuth County, Iowa, MEMORIAL ID 32049484
William Elton Bentley BIRTH 28 Jan 1864 Muskegon, Muskegon County, Michigan, DEATH 1941 (aged 76โ€“77) Iowa, BURIAL Buffalo Township Cemetery Titonka, Kossuth County, Iowa, MEMORIAL ID 32049487

Clara Ellen Butler Bentley BIRTH 13 Jun 1870 Mount Ayr, Ringgold County, Iowa, DEATH 29 Nov 1933 (aged 63) Woden, Hancock County, Iowa, BURIAL Buffalo Township Cemetery Titonka, Kossuth County, Iowa, MEMORIAL ID 32049484


Pearl Viola Bentley McEnroe BIRTH 1 Sep 1906 Kamrar, Hamilton County, Iowa, DEATH 14 Feb 2003 (aged 96) Algona, Kossuth County, Iowa, BURIAL Calvary Cemetery Algona, Kossuth County, Iowa, MEMORIAL ID 94324167.

Leslie Elton Bentley BIRTH 14 Apr 1908 DEATH 20 Feb 1987 (aged 78) Lane County, Oregon, BURIAL Bingham Township Cemetery Woden, Hancock County, Iowa, MEMORIAL ID 111001840

Gladys Mary Bentley Christensen BIRTH 30 Mar 1910 Kamrar, Hamilton County, Iowa, DEATH 17 Jul 2011 (aged 101) Algona, Kossuth County, Iowa, BURIAL Buffalo Township Cemetery Titonka, Kossuth County, Iowa, MEMORIAL ID 88408222.

Lowell Frank Bentley BIRTH 19 Nov 1911 Jewell, Hamilton County, Iowa, DEATH 22 Jul 1997 (aged 85) Titonka, Kossuth County, Iowa, BURIAL Buffalo Township Cemetery Titonka, Kossuth County, Iowa, MEMORIAL ID 32049485


NADGE

August 1901 "Nadge and Edith Lentz left Holyoke last evening for Denver where they will visit a few days and will go from there to Cripple Creek whore they expect to secure positions as stenographers. These young ladies have been residents of Holyoke for a few years nnd have made many friends among the people of our town. Miss Nadge has for some time held the position as stenographer in W. D. Kelsey's law offloe. Their Holyoke friends dislike very much to see them leave our town but will be glad to hear of their success."

Marriage License Lentz, N. Myree and Cooper, Charles E. married on May 17, 1902 in El Paso County.

In 1920 San Francisco, Thomas J. Mee is 30 Head, Nadge Mee 33 Wife, Marguerite Mee 0 Daughter, and Charline Cooper 16 Stepdaughter.
Charline Cooper Stuart BIRTH 1904 DEATH 6 Feb 1937 (aged 32โ€“33) BURIAL Cypress Lawn Memorial Park Colma, San Mateo County, California, MEMORIAL ID 87628317
" In Oakland, California, Charline M. Stuart, beloved wife of Harry N. Stuart; loving mother of Robert Stuart; daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas J. Mee; sister of Marguerite Mee, aged 33 years."

Nadge Mae Lentz Mee BIRTH Feb 1880 Alabama, DEATH 25 Jan 1938 (aged 57) San Francisco County, California, BURIAL Cypress Lawn Memorial Park Colma, San Mateo County, California, MEMORIAL ID 87709300 "
Thomas Joseph Mee BIRTH 9 May 1889 Denver, Denver County, Colorado, DEATH 16 Aug 1962 (aged 73) San Francisco, San Francisco County, California, BURIAL Cypress Lawn Memorial Park, MEMORIAL ID 87709302

Marguerite Nadge Mee Morrison BIRTH 25 Jan 1919 San Francisco County, California, DEATH 14 Jul 2004 (aged 85) San Diego County, California, BURIAL Masonic Cemetery Fallbrook, San Diego County, California, PLOT Section: Ash, Block 64, Lot 2b MEMORIAL ID 213101194


EDITH

Lentz, Edith L. and Brace, William S. married on June 2, 1903 in Phillips County.
At the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Bently of Holyoke, on Tuesday evening, June 2, Rev. J. T. Jenkins officiating, W. H. Brace and Miss Edith Lentz were united in marriage. Only relativees were present to witness the ceremony. After the ceremony, the guests sat down to an excellent wedding supper.
These young people are well known in Holyoke. The bride has resided in our town for several years and is a bright, intelligent and accomplished young lady and is highly respected by all who know her. Will Brace may be called a Holyoke boy as he has spent the most of his life in our town. He has for several years been one of the trusted employees of the B. & M. as brakeaman on the High Line. He enjoys the esteem and best wishes of many friends in our town and is to be congratulated on securing such a refined and amiable young lady as a life companion. They will make their home in Holyoke. The Herald extends best wishes for a long and happy married life."

December 1905 "Mrs. William Brace and daughter left Holyoke, Wednesday, for Curtis, Neb., where she expects to make her home."

August 1907 Greeley "Mr. and Mrs. E. E. Brace and children of Platteville and Mrs. William Brace of Curtis, Neb., spent several days last week with Mr. and Mrs. H. A. Russell."

In 1880 Harlan County, Nebraska, Soloman Brace is 35, Ida Brace 22 Wife, Edwin Brace 5 Son, Hattie Brace 3 Daughter, William Brace 1 Son, and Authar Brace 6/12 Son.


Solomon Brace BIRTH 6 May 1845 DEATH 5 Oct 1898 (aged 53) BURIAL Prairie Home Cemetery Holdrege, Phelps County, Nebraska, PLOT A 21 MEMORIAL ID 36716058.

In 1900 Holdredge, Nebraska, Ida C. Brace is 42 Head, Edwin E. Brace 25 Son, Hattie C. Brace 23 Daughter, William S. Brace 22 Son, and Arthur Brace 20 Son.

Rev Edwin Eugene Brace BIRTH 14 Nov 1874 Utah, DEATH 4 Mar 1953 (aged 78) Colorado, BURIAL Mountain View Cemetery Longmont, Boulder County, Colorado, PLOT Block 35, Lot 43, Space 6 MEMORIAL ID 60877638

"Vancouver, Washington, June 26, 1913 The funeral of the late W. S. Brace, who was found dead from the effects of carbolic acid poisoning alongside of the S. P. & S. embankment, will be hdld tomorrow afternoon at 3 o'clock from the Knapp funaral chapel, Tenth and Columbia streets. The order uf Railway Conductors, of which deceased was a member, will have charge of the burial service. Interment will be made in the city cemetery" Will Brace had many frlcnde In Holyoke who feel sad to hear of his death and sympathize with hie wife, formerly Edith Lentz of our town."

VERNE

In 1910 Hamilton County, Iowa William Bentley is 46, Clara E. Bentley 39 Wife, Isean Scott 14 Step Daughter, Fern Scott 12 Step Daughter, Nettie Scott 9 Step Daughter, Pearl Bentley 3 Daughter, Leslie Bentley 2 Son, Gladys Bentley 0 Daughter, Vern Bentley 12 Son, and William Buttler 26 Boarder.

Verne Stuart Simpson Birth Date: 23 Oct 1897 Birth Place: Fairfield Je, Iowa Death Date: 5 Aug 1979 Father: William Simpson Mother: Nora Stuart

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