Herbert Willett Bent was born May 1, 1856 in Bentville, Annapolis County, Nova Scotia, British North America. He was the son of Stephen Edward Bent Jr. and Lucy Jane Willett.
Herbert married Alice Jane Whitman, daughter of Ebenezer Rice Whitman and Susanna Beals, on May 4, 1880 in Middleton, Annapolis County. The ceremony was performed by Rev. R. Smith at the Methodist Parsonage. Following their marriage the couple went to Massachusetts for a period of time less than a year, where they were employed as domestic servants.
By the following Spring they had returned to Nova Scotia, settling at Belleisle, Annapolis County, where they took up residence in the house of Obadiah Parker, Jr. (an uncle of Mary Elizabeth Parker, Herbert's stepmother) and his wife, Susan Marilla Bent, who was Herbert's aunt. In 1884 Herbert bought the eastern one-third of the Parker property and acquired full ownership in 1904.
The Bridgetown Weekly Monitor carried a delightful account of a special occasion under the heading "Married Forty Years" - The home of Mr. And Mrs. Herbert W. Bent, Belleisle, was the scene of a very interesting event on Tuesday May 4th when the bride and groom of forty years were at home to their friends. The parlor was prettily decorated with potted plants and cut flowers and looked most inviting. The bride, gowned in a lovely dress of taupe broadcloth and silk (the gift of her eldest son during his stay in England as a soldier) looked very youthful and happy. They were assisted in receiving by their daughter, Mrs. Rev. C. L. Gesner, of Advocate Harbor gowned in black silk. Mrs. John Bent also wore black silk, Mrs. Stanley Bent royal blue satin, while Miss Susie M. Troop, gowned in a dainty frock of white with blue trimmings looked very sweet as she welcomed the guests at the door. The gifts consisting of China and Silver, were very nice. Refreshments were served in the dining room which was trimmed in daffodils and potted plants. After a very enjoyable evening the guests at the hour of ten returned to their homes wishing the bride and groom many more years of happy wedded bliss.
In addition to being a farmer all his life, Herbert lived an active life associated with the Belleisle Fruit Company Warehouse as manager. He was a faithful member of the Upper Granville Methodist Church where, for more than thirty years, he was superintendent of the Methodist Sunday school. He was a willing helper in all the other departments of the Church work when needed. A charter member of Belleisle Division of the Sons of Temperance, he held the position of Worthy Patriarch at the time of his death. His deep spiritual emotion, cheery smile and witty word endeared him to family and friends.
As reported in his obituary, Herbert was stricken while attending church three weeks before [his death]. His condition first was not considered serious and hopes were entertained that he would soon be himself again. But after two weeks illness his physician realized that his end was near. His children who were away were summoned to his bedside. The end came very gradually as stated above.
Herbert died, at age 67, on May 24, 1923 at Belleisle. His funeral, very largely attended, took place from his late home in Belleisle on Sunday, May 27th. The pastor Rev. J. H. Freestone officiated, assisted by Rev. H. Rackham, of Lawrencetown. The underbearers were his four sons. He was laid to rest the same day in Wadeville Cemetery, Granville Centre, Annapolis County.
Great-grandfather of Christopher Ronald Bent
Herbert married Alice Jane Whitman, daughter of Ebenezer Rice Whitman and Susanna Beals, on May 4, 1880 in Middleton, Annapolis County. The ceremony was performed by Rev. R. Smith at the Methodist Parsonage. Following their marriage the couple went to Massachusetts for a period of time less than a year, where they were employed as domestic servants.
By the following Spring they had returned to Nova Scotia, settling at Belleisle, Annapolis County, where they took up residence in the house of Obadiah Parker, Jr. (an uncle of Mary Elizabeth Parker, Herbert's stepmother) and his wife, Susan Marilla Bent, who was Herbert's aunt. In 1884 Herbert bought the eastern one-third of the Parker property and acquired full ownership in 1904.
The Bridgetown Weekly Monitor carried a delightful account of a special occasion under the heading "Married Forty Years" - The home of Mr. And Mrs. Herbert W. Bent, Belleisle, was the scene of a very interesting event on Tuesday May 4th when the bride and groom of forty years were at home to their friends. The parlor was prettily decorated with potted plants and cut flowers and looked most inviting. The bride, gowned in a lovely dress of taupe broadcloth and silk (the gift of her eldest son during his stay in England as a soldier) looked very youthful and happy. They were assisted in receiving by their daughter, Mrs. Rev. C. L. Gesner, of Advocate Harbor gowned in black silk. Mrs. John Bent also wore black silk, Mrs. Stanley Bent royal blue satin, while Miss Susie M. Troop, gowned in a dainty frock of white with blue trimmings looked very sweet as she welcomed the guests at the door. The gifts consisting of China and Silver, were very nice. Refreshments were served in the dining room which was trimmed in daffodils and potted plants. After a very enjoyable evening the guests at the hour of ten returned to their homes wishing the bride and groom many more years of happy wedded bliss.
In addition to being a farmer all his life, Herbert lived an active life associated with the Belleisle Fruit Company Warehouse as manager. He was a faithful member of the Upper Granville Methodist Church where, for more than thirty years, he was superintendent of the Methodist Sunday school. He was a willing helper in all the other departments of the Church work when needed. A charter member of Belleisle Division of the Sons of Temperance, he held the position of Worthy Patriarch at the time of his death. His deep spiritual emotion, cheery smile and witty word endeared him to family and friends.
As reported in his obituary, Herbert was stricken while attending church three weeks before [his death]. His condition first was not considered serious and hopes were entertained that he would soon be himself again. But after two weeks illness his physician realized that his end was near. His children who were away were summoned to his bedside. The end came very gradually as stated above.
Herbert died, at age 67, on May 24, 1923 at Belleisle. His funeral, very largely attended, took place from his late home in Belleisle on Sunday, May 27th. The pastor Rev. J. H. Freestone officiated, assisted by Rev. H. Rackham, of Lawrencetown. The underbearers were his four sons. He was laid to rest the same day in Wadeville Cemetery, Granville Centre, Annapolis County.
Great-grandfather of Christopher Ronald Bent
Herbert Willett Bent was born May 1, 1856 in Bentville, Annapolis County, Nova Scotia, British North America. He was the son of Stephen Edward Bent Jr. and Lucy Jane Willett.
Herbert married Alice Jane Whitman, daughter of Ebenezer Rice Whitman and Susanna Beals, on May 4, 1880 in Middleton, Annapolis County. The ceremony was performed by Rev. R. Smith at the Methodist Parsonage. Following their marriage the couple went to Massachusetts for a period of time less than a year, where they were employed as domestic servants.
By the following Spring they had returned to Nova Scotia, settling at Belleisle, Annapolis County, where they took up residence in the house of Obadiah Parker, Jr. (an uncle of Mary Elizabeth Parker, Herbert's stepmother) and his wife, Susan Marilla Bent, who was Herbert's aunt. In 1884 Herbert bought the eastern one-third of the Parker property and acquired full ownership in 1904.
The Bridgetown Weekly Monitor carried a delightful account of a special occasion under the heading "Married Forty Years" - The home of Mr. And Mrs. Herbert W. Bent, Belleisle, was the scene of a very interesting event on Tuesday May 4th when the bride and groom of forty years were at home to their friends. The parlor was prettily decorated with potted plants and cut flowers and looked most inviting. The bride, gowned in a lovely dress of taupe broadcloth and silk (the gift of her eldest son during his stay in England as a soldier) looked very youthful and happy. They were assisted in receiving by their daughter, Mrs. Rev. C. L. Gesner, of Advocate Harbor gowned in black silk. Mrs. John Bent also wore black silk, Mrs. Stanley Bent royal blue satin, while Miss Susie M. Troop, gowned in a dainty frock of white with blue trimmings looked very sweet as she welcomed the guests at the door. The gifts consisting of China and Silver, were very nice. Refreshments were served in the dining room which was trimmed in daffodils and potted plants. After a very enjoyable evening the guests at the hour of ten returned to their homes wishing the bride and groom many more years of happy wedded bliss.
In addition to being a farmer all his life, Herbert lived an active life associated with the Belleisle Fruit Company Warehouse as manager. He was a faithful member of the Upper Granville Methodist Church where, for more than thirty years, he was superintendent of the Methodist Sunday school. He was a willing helper in all the other departments of the Church work when needed. A charter member of Belleisle Division of the Sons of Temperance, he held the position of Worthy Patriarch at the time of his death. His deep spiritual emotion, cheery smile and witty word endeared him to family and friends.
As reported in his obituary, Herbert was stricken while attending church three weeks before [his death]. His condition first was not considered serious and hopes were entertained that he would soon be himself again. But after two weeks illness his physician realized that his end was near. His children who were away were summoned to his bedside. The end came very gradually as stated above.
Herbert died, at age 67, on May 24, 1923 at Belleisle. His funeral, very largely attended, took place from his late home in Belleisle on Sunday, May 27th. The pastor Rev. J. H. Freestone officiated, assisted by Rev. H. Rackham, of Lawrencetown. The underbearers were his four sons. He was laid to rest the same day in Wadeville Cemetery, Granville Centre, Annapolis County.
Great-grandfather of Christopher Ronald Bent
Herbert married Alice Jane Whitman, daughter of Ebenezer Rice Whitman and Susanna Beals, on May 4, 1880 in Middleton, Annapolis County. The ceremony was performed by Rev. R. Smith at the Methodist Parsonage. Following their marriage the couple went to Massachusetts for a period of time less than a year, where they were employed as domestic servants.
By the following Spring they had returned to Nova Scotia, settling at Belleisle, Annapolis County, where they took up residence in the house of Obadiah Parker, Jr. (an uncle of Mary Elizabeth Parker, Herbert's stepmother) and his wife, Susan Marilla Bent, who was Herbert's aunt. In 1884 Herbert bought the eastern one-third of the Parker property and acquired full ownership in 1904.
The Bridgetown Weekly Monitor carried a delightful account of a special occasion under the heading "Married Forty Years" - The home of Mr. And Mrs. Herbert W. Bent, Belleisle, was the scene of a very interesting event on Tuesday May 4th when the bride and groom of forty years were at home to their friends. The parlor was prettily decorated with potted plants and cut flowers and looked most inviting. The bride, gowned in a lovely dress of taupe broadcloth and silk (the gift of her eldest son during his stay in England as a soldier) looked very youthful and happy. They were assisted in receiving by their daughter, Mrs. Rev. C. L. Gesner, of Advocate Harbor gowned in black silk. Mrs. John Bent also wore black silk, Mrs. Stanley Bent royal blue satin, while Miss Susie M. Troop, gowned in a dainty frock of white with blue trimmings looked very sweet as she welcomed the guests at the door. The gifts consisting of China and Silver, were very nice. Refreshments were served in the dining room which was trimmed in daffodils and potted plants. After a very enjoyable evening the guests at the hour of ten returned to their homes wishing the bride and groom many more years of happy wedded bliss.
In addition to being a farmer all his life, Herbert lived an active life associated with the Belleisle Fruit Company Warehouse as manager. He was a faithful member of the Upper Granville Methodist Church where, for more than thirty years, he was superintendent of the Methodist Sunday school. He was a willing helper in all the other departments of the Church work when needed. A charter member of Belleisle Division of the Sons of Temperance, he held the position of Worthy Patriarch at the time of his death. His deep spiritual emotion, cheery smile and witty word endeared him to family and friends.
As reported in his obituary, Herbert was stricken while attending church three weeks before [his death]. His condition first was not considered serious and hopes were entertained that he would soon be himself again. But after two weeks illness his physician realized that his end was near. His children who were away were summoned to his bedside. The end came very gradually as stated above.
Herbert died, at age 67, on May 24, 1923 at Belleisle. His funeral, very largely attended, took place from his late home in Belleisle on Sunday, May 27th. The pastor Rev. J. H. Freestone officiated, assisted by Rev. H. Rackham, of Lawrencetown. The underbearers were his four sons. He was laid to rest the same day in Wadeville Cemetery, Granville Centre, Annapolis County.
Great-grandfather of Christopher Ronald Bent
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Herbert W. Bent
Born May 1, 1856
Died May 24, 1923
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Alice J. His Wife
Born June 15, 1858
Died Feb. 2, 1946
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