Daughter of Ebenezer Rice Whitman and Susannah Beals.
Alice Jane Whitman was born June 15, 1858 in Lawrencetown, Annapolis County, Nova Scotia, British North America.
Alice married Herbert Willett Bent, son of Stephen Edward Bent and Lucy Jane Willett, on May 4, 1880 in Middleton. 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.
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 by 1904 he had acquired full possession of the property.
On May 19, 1920 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.
Alice was a devoted member of the Upper Granville Methodist Church and, when able, she eagerly took an active part in church and community life, always willing to do her share. She taught in the Sunday School for many years. A kind neighbor and one who enjoyed contact with people, she was President of the local auxiliary for some time, and a Life Member of the Society since 1913. She was especially interested in Missions and delighted to knit and make quilts for the mission boxes for Labrador and did a great deal of knitting for the Red Cross during the war periods.
On May 24, 1923 Alice was widowed, at age 64, by the death of Herbert, to whom she had been married for 43 years. Alice's son Harry remained with Alice on the Belleisle homestead, managing the farm, until he married in 1936 and Alice sold the farm. From that point on she resided mainly with her daughter's family.
Alice died, at age 87, in Belleisle at the home of Mrs. Alfred Hogan with whom she had been spending the winter. Although she had been in failing health for a number of years, she was confined to her room for only about a month. Her daughter, Carrie, had come from her home in Millstream, New Brunswick and spent two weeks at the home of Mrs. Hogan caring for her mother until her passing.
Alice's funeral was held Sunday afternoon February 3, 1946 in the United Church at Upper Granville with Rev. W. C. Picketts officiating. Her four sons were pallbearers. The service was largely attended by her many friends. She was laid to rest the same day beside her husband in Wadeville Cemetery, Granville Centre.
Alice was the youngest of nine children born to Rice and Susannah Whitman and was the last surviving member of the family.
Great-grandmother of Christopher Ronald Bent
Alice Jane Whitman was born June 15, 1858 in Lawrencetown, Annapolis County, Nova Scotia, British North America.
Alice married Herbert Willett Bent, son of Stephen Edward Bent and Lucy Jane Willett, on May 4, 1880 in Middleton. 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.
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 by 1904 he had acquired full possession of the property.
On May 19, 1920 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.
Alice was a devoted member of the Upper Granville Methodist Church and, when able, she eagerly took an active part in church and community life, always willing to do her share. She taught in the Sunday School for many years. A kind neighbor and one who enjoyed contact with people, she was President of the local auxiliary for some time, and a Life Member of the Society since 1913. She was especially interested in Missions and delighted to knit and make quilts for the mission boxes for Labrador and did a great deal of knitting for the Red Cross during the war periods.
On May 24, 1923 Alice was widowed, at age 64, by the death of Herbert, to whom she had been married for 43 years. Alice's son Harry remained with Alice on the Belleisle homestead, managing the farm, until he married in 1936 and Alice sold the farm. From that point on she resided mainly with her daughter's family.
Alice died, at age 87, in Belleisle at the home of Mrs. Alfred Hogan with whom she had been spending the winter. Although she had been in failing health for a number of years, she was confined to her room for only about a month. Her daughter, Carrie, had come from her home in Millstream, New Brunswick and spent two weeks at the home of Mrs. Hogan caring for her mother until her passing.
Alice's funeral was held Sunday afternoon February 3, 1946 in the United Church at Upper Granville with Rev. W. C. Picketts officiating. Her four sons were pallbearers. The service was largely attended by her many friends. She was laid to rest the same day beside her husband in Wadeville Cemetery, Granville Centre.
Alice was the youngest of nine children born to Rice and Susannah Whitman and was the last surviving member of the family.
Great-grandmother of Christopher Ronald Bent
Daughter of Ebenezer Rice Whitman and Susannah Beals.
Alice Jane Whitman was born June 15, 1858 in Lawrencetown, Annapolis County, Nova Scotia, British North America.
Alice married Herbert Willett Bent, son of Stephen Edward Bent and Lucy Jane Willett, on May 4, 1880 in Middleton. 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.
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 by 1904 he had acquired full possession of the property.
On May 19, 1920 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.
Alice was a devoted member of the Upper Granville Methodist Church and, when able, she eagerly took an active part in church and community life, always willing to do her share. She taught in the Sunday School for many years. A kind neighbor and one who enjoyed contact with people, she was President of the local auxiliary for some time, and a Life Member of the Society since 1913. She was especially interested in Missions and delighted to knit and make quilts for the mission boxes for Labrador and did a great deal of knitting for the Red Cross during the war periods.
On May 24, 1923 Alice was widowed, at age 64, by the death of Herbert, to whom she had been married for 43 years. Alice's son Harry remained with Alice on the Belleisle homestead, managing the farm, until he married in 1936 and Alice sold the farm. From that point on she resided mainly with her daughter's family.
Alice died, at age 87, in Belleisle at the home of Mrs. Alfred Hogan with whom she had been spending the winter. Although she had been in failing health for a number of years, she was confined to her room for only about a month. Her daughter, Carrie, had come from her home in Millstream, New Brunswick and spent two weeks at the home of Mrs. Hogan caring for her mother until her passing.
Alice's funeral was held Sunday afternoon February 3, 1946 in the United Church at Upper Granville with Rev. W. C. Picketts officiating. Her four sons were pallbearers. The service was largely attended by her many friends. She was laid to rest the same day beside her husband in Wadeville Cemetery, Granville Centre.
Alice was the youngest of nine children born to Rice and Susannah Whitman and was the last surviving member of the family.
Great-grandmother of Christopher Ronald Bent
Alice Jane Whitman was born June 15, 1858 in Lawrencetown, Annapolis County, Nova Scotia, British North America.
Alice married Herbert Willett Bent, son of Stephen Edward Bent and Lucy Jane Willett, on May 4, 1880 in Middleton. 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.
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 by 1904 he had acquired full possession of the property.
On May 19, 1920 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.
Alice was a devoted member of the Upper Granville Methodist Church and, when able, she eagerly took an active part in church and community life, always willing to do her share. She taught in the Sunday School for many years. A kind neighbor and one who enjoyed contact with people, she was President of the local auxiliary for some time, and a Life Member of the Society since 1913. She was especially interested in Missions and delighted to knit and make quilts for the mission boxes for Labrador and did a great deal of knitting for the Red Cross during the war periods.
On May 24, 1923 Alice was widowed, at age 64, by the death of Herbert, to whom she had been married for 43 years. Alice's son Harry remained with Alice on the Belleisle homestead, managing the farm, until he married in 1936 and Alice sold the farm. From that point on she resided mainly with her daughter's family.
Alice died, at age 87, in Belleisle at the home of Mrs. Alfred Hogan with whom she had been spending the winter. Although she had been in failing health for a number of years, she was confined to her room for only about a month. Her daughter, Carrie, had come from her home in Millstream, New Brunswick and spent two weeks at the home of Mrs. Hogan caring for her mother until her passing.
Alice's funeral was held Sunday afternoon February 3, 1946 in the United Church at Upper Granville with Rev. W. C. Picketts officiating. Her four sons were pallbearers. The service was largely attended by her many friends. She was laid to rest the same day beside her husband in Wadeville Cemetery, Granville Centre.
Alice was the youngest of nine children born to Rice and Susannah Whitman and was the last surviving member of the family.
Great-grandmother of Christopher Ronald Bent
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Herbert W. Bent
Born May 1, 1856
Died May 24, 1923
Mother
Alice J. His Wife
Born June 15, 1858
Died Feb. 2, 1946
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