BENT

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The Marin Journal
Thursday, January 1, 1914
Page 8

Sausalito Man Passed Away

Wilson B. Dent, of Sausalito, died on December 31st, 1913, at the age of 51 years, 3 months and 2 days. He was the husband of Olive E. Dent and father of Ralph R., Wilson E., Bester (sic) E. Dent. He was a native of Massachusetts. Mr. Dent resided in Sausalito but was engaged in the printing business in San Francisco. He was a member of Marin Lodge No. 191, F. and A. M. of San Rafael, and of Mill Valley chapter of Royal Arch Masons.

The funeral will take place from his late residence on Curry avenue, Sausalito at 2 p.m. Saturday, January 3d, with interment at Fernwood.

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The Marin Journal
Thursday, January 8, 1914
Page 3

Death of W. D. Bent

Last week we announced the death of W. D. Dent (the name is Bent) of Sausalito. The News in speaking of him says:
"Mr. Bent was a representative citizen, one who always stood for right and the uplift of t he community. He was modest but always a dependable friend. He invariably was a good neighbor and there was no happier family circle in the land than his. There was a daily beauty about his life which won every heart. In temperament he was mild, conciliatory and candid and yet remarkable for uncompromising firmness. He gained confidence when he seemed least to seek it.
"Mr. Bent came to Sausalito about a quarter of a century ago and at the time of his demise was a member of the printing firm of Bent & Meyerdiercks of San Francisco. He was a member of Marin Lodge of Masons and Mill Valley Chapter Royal Arch Masons."

The funeral was conducted on Saturday afternoon by Marin Masonic Lodge of San Rafael.

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The Marin County death index gives his name as William Dexter Bent.