HNS compiled this on Feb 2, 1981 from Highland Co Ct. Rec. and the 1820-40 & 50 & 60 Census. Wills, Administrations, Guardianships pp 67. Graves in the Presbyterian Cemetery were reinterred into the Hillsboro Cemetery. Col. Eli P. Bentley’s name was among them.

ELI P., born In about 1794 in Virginia. Married HARRIOT SPRICE In Maryland. He died in Highland County, Ohio, and was buried in the Presbyterian Cemetery, Later the graves were moved to the Hillsboro Cemetery. He was spoken of at his time as COL. ELI P. BENTLEY. HARRIOT was born in 1796 in Maryland and died 20-Aug-1851 and is buried in the Quaker Cemetery in Highland Co. Ohio.