New York, U.S., State Census, 1875

Validator (claude-sonnet-5-5, 2026-10-28): consistent, confidence 3/4, tier record.
The image is the original 1875 state census page. Household 437, dwelling 162, shows Norman S. Bentley, 44, born Oswego, as head of household. The name and the implied birth year of about 1831 fit the claim. The record cannot confirm the death date or the person's full identity, but nothing in it contradicts the claim.
Matches: The 1875 NY state census, Brooklyn Ward 22, Kings County, lists "Norman S Bentley" (handwriting reads approximately Norman S. Bentley), a 44-year-old male, head of household, born in Oswego, NY.; The age of 44 gives a birth year of about 1831, which matches the claimed 1831 birth.; The household includes wife Emily (42, born Pa) and children Mary, George S., William and Daniel, with a servant, Lena Ropke.; The name on the page fits the claimed name Norman S Bentley.
Limits: The claim is only about the name. A census entry shows the name as the enumerator recorded it, not as proof of the full legal name.; The age gives only an approximate birth year, and the census does not give the death year of 1901.; The first name is handwritten and could be read as Norman or Norvman, so the reading depends on the handwriting.; Nothing on the page links this man to the database person other than the name and age. Spouse and children from the database would be needed to confirm the match.