Balaam Bentley (abt. 1783)

Born about 1783 in Georgia, United States

Ancestors

Died [date unknown] in Lincoln County, Georgia, United States [uncertain]

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Biography

Balaam is a named beneficiary in his dad William's will which reads in part:

2ndIy I give and bequeath unto my two youngest sons BALAAM and JOSHUA, the tract of land, buildings, and tenements, whereon we now live, to be divided to them according to equal value, and by them after the death of their Mother, or their coming to the years of 21. But if either of them should die, the next younger brother shall have his part. …Proved and approved the 2nd day of May, 1792.

Research Notes

From Allan L. Bentley

• See Profile for Balaam Bentley re Bentley-1522 cp. Bentley-5658

More About BALAAM BENTLEY:

Burial: Bentley Family Cemetery, Amity, Lincoln County, Georgia

Sources

See also:

• http://files.usgwarchives.net/ga/wilkes/wills/bentley791wl.txt