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Adamson Bentley
One of the earliest pioneers of the Western Reserve, Adamson Bentley was an early subscriber to Alexander Campbell's Christian Baptist, and was an agent for it. He espoused the teachings of Campbell boldly throughout the area, and was one of the first in Northern Ohio to do so. He was the leading preacher in the Mahoning Association for years. After the union of the forces of B.W. Stone and A. Campbell in 1832, Bentley heard the teachings of Walter Scott, and was influenced to leave the Baptist church to teach the simple gospel of the New Testament, and to be a member of it. After learning the way more perfectly, he became a zealous messenger for the cause of Christ throughout the Western Reserve. His brother-in-law was Sidney Rigdon. Both these men served restoration churches initially. Rigdon ultimately left, and would have part in the founding of Mormonism. However, Bentley maintained a commitment to restoring New Testament Christianity all his life.
Directions To The Grave Of Adamson Bentley Adamson and Mary Bentley are buried in Chagrin Falls, just southeast of Cleveland, Ohio. Head southeast out of Cleveland on Hwy 422. After crossing I-271 take the exit at Hwy. 91 and turn right (south). Take a left on Solon Rd, heading back north. Go through Bentleyville and head into Chagrin Falls. As you come into town Solon Rd. will take a sharp turn to the right and become Maple St. You will be in the downtown area. Turn right (south) on S. Franklin St. and the Evergreen Hill Cemetery will be on your right. In the same cemetery, very near Bentley's grave is very near the grave of William Hayden.
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 Note William Hayden Monument Just Behind Bentley  
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