Bentley, John Boyd, 1896-1989.

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John Boyd Bentley was born in Hampton, Va. 9 February 1896. He attended the College of William and Mary and served in the U.S. Field Artillery in World War I. Bentley attended the Virginia Theological Seminary in Alexandria, Va. He served as an Episcopal clergyman in Alaska and in Williamsburg. He then served as Suffragan Bishop and Bishop of Alaska. From 1947 to 1964, Bentley was Director of Overseas Missions of the Episcopal Church. He died 12 June 1989.

From the description of Papers, 1895-1987. (College of William & Mary). WorldCat record id: 23593985

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Death 1989

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