New-York tribune., 1873-12-17
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Col Frederick L. Dent father " Mrs.
Grant died yesterday the white iouss. Washington.
at he venerable age Of g. His demise the
0f old ago rather than Of any inherent disease. lie
complained OF being ungelI on Monday, but
ing symptoms apparent untii short tune before
his DEATH which took place TRANQUILITY. Ills born
Cumberland Md, In 1885, being the nrst white child
born 10 that town. He trained to baganess pur.
suits and engaged trade In ,Pittsburgh sEd subss
qucntly ST. Louis. He was enterp ,ing merchant
and twIce ever year made an extensive tour
in the West for the purpose Of collecting se-
counts. This led 10 hs making many friends.
and 10 his Knowing more OF the old fAm
lies IN the Western country than perhaps msn Of
his time. In 1878 Mr. Dent was married rttsbur sb
10 Miss Wrenshaw the daughter Of Methodist preacher
who during her life honored and loved by hcs neigh
bors She died In 1857, having been the mother Of
children. seven Of whom still living. "a follows.
John Dent. now In New-Mexico; ,ieorgv W. Dsnt San
Francisco; Frederick I. Dent Of the regular army;
Louis Dent, Washington; Mrs Grant wife OF the Pres
dent Mrs. Sharpe wife OF the United states Marshal for
the District OfCOnmba. and Mrs Casey the youngest,
Of New-Orleans, Soon after his marriage, hr Dent
settled st. LOUIS where he accumulated considerable
wealth and purchased the White Haven farm. then sew
eral miles from the city limits. retaining at the sams
time a residence In town. His country home had =
great reputation for hospitality. and wss seldom with
out guests. 10 was here that Lieut., Grant was be
trothed IN is43 Miss Dent 10 whom he was married
nye years later in ST. Louis.
Mr. Dent was a Methodist and IN politics was always
very rigid and aggressive Democrat ooincidnT IN his
views with the Tom Benton-Jackson school He never
had even in late years. any sympathy with the Rspnb
lcan party. and held to his opinions with paronsbis
persstency considering his advanced age. Since tho
time hi, son-inlaw became General Of the Armies M
Dent had been member OF his household. whether In
Washington the seaside In Long Branch He was
generally liked those who had frequent occasion
visit the White House. beng regarded As wortny
type OF a generation which has now few slrViVors
Between him and his daughter, MIS- Grant, there Al
ways existed the warmest and tenderest ties Wbls
her husband doing military duty IN Csifornia sbe
army he received from Mr.. Dent part OF the Whi."
Haven farm ali Of which belongs TO the President.
and ia Of great value from ~: iokty 70 Ss' .,
Mansion on Friday morning; tue Rev MI. linany wiz
oihcate The remains will DC transported over tne BAL
tmOre and Railroad st. LOUIS leaving washington
ar 20 on tuat day The will be Secretary
Fish and Gen sherman Senator Bogy, ana Represe nb
tive, stInnard Wells and Stone of Missouri, Lowndes
OF Maryland and Negley of PennsylVanla'
THE HON. JOHN NJ PARKER.
The Hon. John M Parker died suddenly OF
spoplexy at his late residence in Owego last evening
Mr. Parker who had attained distinction IA q lawyer
and was an active Republican. elected Judge OF tho
Supreme Court of state, the With District Nov
g. 1859 He discharged his judicial duties sasiactouy
and was renOminated his term was about to expire
in 1867. He elected by large majority ana was
entitled hold Office until 1915. HIS ueath p'soes
| another judg geship IN the gift OF Gov. DIX.
OBITUARY NOTE.
Gen. Henry d. Barto, a banker and leading
citizen OF Trumansburg N " died OF parsyto srok"
At his late resdence In that city Moudsy eveang'
| ue was IN ms hltlsIh year. 20