John A. Bentley | |
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| 12th United States Commissioner of Pensions | |
| In office March 28, 1876 – June 27, 1881 | |
| President | Ulysses S. Grant Rutherford B. Hayes |
| Preceded by | Charles R. Gill |
| Succeeded by | William Wade Dudley |
| Member of the Wisconsin Senate from the 1st district | |
| In office January 1, 1865 – January 1, 1867 | |
| Preceded by | John E. Thomas |
| Succeeded by | Van Eps Young |
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| Born | January 27, 1836 Kingsbury, New York |
| Died | 1912 (aged 75–76) |
| Resting place | Glens Falls Cemetery Glens Falls, New York |
| Political party | Republican |
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| Alma mater | Albany Law School |
| Profession | lawyer, politician |
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.[1]