2335

Cleveland Morning Leader, 29 August 1864 (ed; 5 inches) ~ See original
p.4, col.4 ~ View at ChronAm

2335 - L Aug. 29; ed: 4/4 - Major Charles H. Bentley, 22, of the 8th East
Tennessee cavalry died yesterday after an illness of four months. He
had an enviable reputation for courage as a soldier and efficiency as
an officer. Major Bentley and James Brownlow, called Brownlow and
Bentley, terrorized the Rebels and will long be associated with the most
brilliant victories in eastern Tenr:essee.
"His record is one of which a nation may be proud, and his services
to his country demand a nation's gratitude."
He had lived at 183 Kinsman st. (5)

Wars / Civil War / Bandits and Guerrillas

Index terms:

Bentley, Maj. Charles H.; Brownlow, James (Union officer); Kinsman st.; Tennessee