EXHIBIT 23.1

CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

     We consent to the incorporation by reference in the Registration Statements of Fentura Financial, Inc. on Form S-3D (File No.333-120182) on Form S-8 (File No. 333-118085), on Form S-8 (File No. 333-137104) and on Form S-8 (File No. 333-137103) of our report dated March 18, 2009, which is incorporated by reference in the 2008 Annual Report on Form 10-K of Fentura Financial, Inc.

/s/ CROWE HORWATH LLP  

Grand Rapids, Michigan
March 18, 2009