(from Beers)
David B. Bentley was born on the family's Warwick homestead in 1864. His father, John, was born in England and arrived in Lambton County with David's grandparents, Benjamin and Martha (Appleyard) Bentley in 1848. John married Julia Rogers in 1863. They had five children: David B., George Albert, Annie Louise, William Joseph and John R.
In his youth, David farmed as well as attending the public schools of Warwick, the Canadian Literary Institute in Woodstock and finally the Model School at Forest. After completing his term in Forest, he taught for three years before entering the Normal School in Ottawa, specializing in the Art of Teaching. After two years in educational work, he enrolled at Trinity University at Toronto, graduating in 1891 with M.D., C.M.
In 1890, David Bentley married Ellen E. Allen. Upon his graduation, the Bentleys first settled in Oil Springs, then Forest and finally Sarnia. During these years he established a successful practice. He and Ellen had three sons: Othel A., Albert W. and David W.
Mrs. Bentley passed away in 1904 and is buried in Lakeview Cemetery, Sarnia.
William Joseph Bentley (1871–) was born in Warwick Twp. He attended Warwick and Forest public schools. He was a younger brother of David B. Bentley.
Chapter 24 of 25 - Bentley Family
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