William Gentles was born in County Tyrone, Ireland. Until Christine Dawson and J.C. Gentles discovered anamorph "Arthroderma uncurvatum", the teleomorph of "Trichophyton ajelloi". The maggot larvae, often used as fishing bait, are known as gentles. Only one eyewitness account actually identifies the soldier as Private William Gentles. Ryan Gentles, the Mercury Lounge's booker, quit his job to become the band's manager. Gentles management firm is known as Wiz Kid Management. Gentles re-enlisted for his fourth enlistment on June 10, 1875 while at Camp Douglas. When volunteers were called for, Private William Gentles was one of those who stepped forward. As a civilian, William Gentles apparently settled in St. Joseph, Missouri. Bishop Gentles brought together some independent churches and organized new ones as well. The Mercury Lounge's booker, Ryan Gentles, quit his job to become the band's manager. Gentles was buried several days later in the post cemetery. Gentles completed his enlistment in 1864 and re-enlisted as a veteran volunteer. After the Civil War, Gentles returned to civilian life for two years, apparently in Missouri.