I believe a Samuel Bentley, b. 1714 in Virginia is the beginning of my lineage so far that I know. Then it picks up with a Samuel Bentley, b. 7/12/1772 in Halifax, VA, d. 1939 in Forsythe, GA, married on 9/25/1795 to a Nancy Legrand. I think their were two sons: Samuel W. Bentley (my great great great grandfather), b. 1804 in South Carolina; and John William Bentley, b 5/12/1807 in GA. I have quite a bit of Bentley history after this time but am trying to piece it all together. If you believe this may be part of your lineage, please e:mail me a.s.a.p. We can share some information and possibly fill in some holes.