In 1811 a church was organized at Mr. Bentley's house. He was chosen Vice-president of the Union Sabbath School Society on 11Oct1816. In May 1825 a small church was dedicated at the Falls Village. For 50 years he was regarded as the main pillar of the Methodist Church in Chelsea. He was a member of the Board of Trustees of the Norwich Savings Society.
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Compiled by: J. K. Loren