John A. Bentley

John A. Bentley (January 27, 1836 – 1912) was an American lawyer and politician. He was United States Commissioner of Pensions under the last year of Ulysses S. Grant's presidency and through the presidency of Rutherford B. Hayes. He also served as a member of the Wisconsin State Senate in 1865 and 1866.

For others of the same name, see John Bentley.
John A. Bentley
12th United States Commissioner of Pensions
In office
March 28, 1876 – June 27, 1881
PresidentUlysses S. Grant
Rutherford B. Hayes
Preceded byCharles R. Gill
Succeeded byWilliam Wade Dudley
Member of the Wisconsin Senate
from the 1st district
In office
January 1, 1865 – January 1, 1867
Preceded byJohn E. Thomas
Succeeded byVan Eps Young
Personal details
Born(1836-01-27)January 27, 1836
Kingsbury, New York
Died1912 (aged 75–76)
Resting placeGlens Falls Cemetery
Glens Falls, New York
Political partyRepublican
Spouses
  • Isabella J. Peat
  • (died 1917)
Children
  • William R. Bentley
  • (b. 1867; died 1941)
Parents
  • Cornelius Bentley (father)
  • Mary (Brayton) Bentley (mother)
Alma materAlbany Law School
Professionlawyer, politician
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