William Dent, farmer, P.O. Driftwood, was born in what is now Gibson Township, Cameron co., Pa, February 21, 1818, and is a son of Thomas and Betsy (Overturf) Dent. His father, a carpenter, was a native of England. He was among the first settlers of Gibson township, and cleared and improved the farm now occupied by Thomas Dent, where he died. His children were ten in number: Rachel (Mrs. Andrew Overturf), Andrew, Mary A. (Mrs. Reuben Lewis), William, Thomas, Eliza (Mrs. Isaac Smith), Emeline (Mrs. G. Gray), Ellen (Mrs. John Mahon), Susan (Mrs. Charles Miller), Roxie (Mrs. Jacob Miller). William Dent was reared in Gibson township, where most of his life has been spent. He was for many years engaged in the lumber business, and he cleared a part of the farm he now occupies, where he has resided for many years. He married Nancy Miller, daughter of John and Betsy (Logue) Miller, of Grove township, and they have six children: Emeline (Mrs. Michael Kennan), Charles, John, William, Mary (Mrs. John C. Campbell) and George. Mr. Dent has been constable, supervisor and collector of Gibson township; in politics is a Democrat.

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