Good Morning,

We Bentley researchers are haggling over the identification of the William
Weldon Bentley who became an original member of the Society of the Cincinnati
for Virginia.  I feel he was the individual who was living in Amelia County in
1770s, son of Samuel & brother of Efford and my ancestor Rachel Bentley
Saunders.  He died in Powhatan Co. early 1800s, having married (1) Judith Archer and
(2) Lucy Gaines Turpin, widow of a Harris.  However,  others having filed DAR
memberships for the Captain William Bentley of the Virginia Continental Line.
Sadly, William Bentley of Powhatan and his wife died before they'd have asked
for a pension so that avenue is unavailable.  I personally, am fatigued from
this debate, as it gets us nowhere in sorting out Bentley lines from VA to
points west and south in late 1700s, early 1800s..

My question is whether it would be reasonable for a man from Amelia County to
have enlisted in Hanover County ca 1776 or 1775 (as I've been told)?  I am
thinking that that early in the Rev. War it would indeed be reasonable for a
future soldier to go that distance to formally enlist if so moved.

Thanks in advance for any thoughts.

Best Regards,
Janet (Baugh) Hunter


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