Ellis W. Bentley
Ellis W. Bentley (February 17, 1884 – May 9, 1974) was an American farmer and politician from New York. Life. Bentley was born on February 17, 1884 in Brooklyn, New York, the son of John Bentley and Lizzy Annin. In 1903, Bentley moved to Windham, in the northern Catskills. There, he conducted the largest poultry farm and hatchery in the county. He was involved in various agricultural activities and local organizations. He served on the board of education and was justice of the peace and town supervisor. In 1922, Bentley was elected to the New York State Assembly  as a Republican, representing Greene County. He served in the Assembly in 1923, 1924, 1925, 1926, 1927, 1928, 1929, 1930, 1931, 1932, 1933, and 1934. Bentley was a member of the Windham Community United Methodist Church. His children were John, Elizabeth, Margie, and Lois. Bentley died in Falls Church, Virginia on May 9, 1974. He was buried in the Windham Cemetery.