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Show Bentley Family hold Reunion PAROWAN - Through the organizational ability and enthusiasm of Troy and Rosland Thornton, the John and Elizabeth Middlefel Bentley family met for a family reunion July 8 in the Parowan first, second ward cultural hall. The Bentley family of Lancashire, England, came to Utah after joining the LDS Church, The posterity of the family now reside in Australia, Canada and many of the states. Family members traveled from Oklahoma, Arizona, Idaho, Wyoming, New Mexico, California and many parts of Utah. Registration began at 11 a.m. and 225 family members attended. Hosts for the reunion were family members from Parowan and Cedar City and thev served a delicious luncheon, committee chairman were Adele B. Matheson, Nell H. Bentley, Janet B. Thornton and Afton R. Topham. A unique and cleveiw program featuring talent s from family members was presented and genealogical information was available from Dr. Bryce B. Orton, family genealogist. Group pictures were taken and everyone enjoyed an afternoon of visiting and getting acquainted. The family wishes to extend their love and thanks to Troy and Rosland for bringing them together. |