Harris Leland Trent (abt. 1893 - abt. 1971)

Born about 31 Jan 1893 in Unionville, Putnam, Missouri, United States

Ancestors

Died about 18 Jan 1971 at about age 77 in Horseshoe Bend, Boise, Idaho, United States

Biography

Leland Trent was a Missourian.

Leland was born about 31 Jan 1893 in Unionville, Missouri.

He is the son of Wilson Trent and Sarah Guffey.

In 1900, Leland, age 7 was residing in Richland, Putnam, Missouri with his parents and siblings.^[1]

In 1910, Leland, age 16 was residing in Richland, Putnam, Missouri with his parents and siblings.^[2]

WWI Veteran, Missouri, USA, PVT - Enlistment Date 1918^[3]

In 1930, Leland, age 37 is married and residing with wife May and children Wilson, Junior and Louise in Richland, Putnam, Missouri. His occupation is listed as Farmer.^[4]

In 1940, Leland, age 47, was residing in Glendale, Canyon, Idaho with wife May and their growing family, children Wilson, Trent Junior, Louise, Lucille and Bobby. His occupation is listed as Farmer.^[5]

Military Records - Harris Leland Trent, 1942 WWII Draft Registration Card Index ^[6]

In 1950, Leland, age 57, was residing in Roseberry, Valley, Idaho with wife May and their children Bert and Clyde. His occupation is listed as Farmer.^[7]

Death & Burial Records - Harris Leland Trent, 77 (1893-1971)

Harris Leland Trent Memorial, 77 (1893-1971)^[8]

WWI Veteran, Missouri, USA, PVT - 18 Jan 1971, Veteran Headstone^[3]

Harris Leland Trent Obit, 77 (31 Jan 1893-18 Jan 1971) https://www.newspapers.com/image/25144929/?terms=leland%20trent&match=1

Census

1900 US Census Record, Richland, Putnam, Missouri^[1]

1910 US Census Record, Richland, Putnam, Missouri^[2]

1930 US Census Record, Richland, Putnam, Missouri^[4]

1940 US Census Record, Richland, Putnam, Missouri^[5]

1950 US Census Record, Richland, Putnam, Missouri^[7]

Research Notes

1. The original profile showed a birthdate of 1882 but he was actually born 31 Jan 1893 (verified by military, death/gravestone, obit records).

Sources

1. ↑ ^{1.0 1.1} 1900 Census: 1900 United States Federal Census, database with images
   Year: 1900; Census Place: Richland, Putnam, Missouri; Roll: 883; Page: 9; Enumeration District: 0122
   Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 7602 #30344114 (accessed 1 August 2023)
   Horace L Trent (7), single son, in household of Wilson Trent (40) in Richland, Putnam, Missouri. Born in Missouri, USA.Name should be Harris vs. Horace
   
2. ↑ ^{2.0 2.1} 1910 Census: 1910 United States Federal Census, database with images
   Year: 1910; Census Place: Richland, Putnam, Missouri; Roll: T624_806; Page: 6b; Enumeration District: 0130; FHL microfilm: 1374819
   Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 7884 #177473636 (accessed 1 August 2023)
   Hars L Trent (16), single son, in household of Wilson Trent (50) in Richland, Putnam, Missouri, USA. Born in Missouri.
   
3. ↑ ^{3.0 3.1} Name: Harris Leland Trent;
   Rank: Private;
   Birth Date: 31 Jan 1893;
   Service Number: omitted;
   Service Branch: US Army;
   Enlistment Date: 23 Feb 1918;
   Discharge Date: 4 Jun 1918;
   Death Date: 18 Jan 1971;
   Cemetery: Pioneer Cemetery;
   Cemetery Location: Horseshoe Bend, Idaho, USA. National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, MO, USA; Applications for Headstones and Markers, 7/1/1970-9/30/1985; NAID: 6016127; Record Group Number: 15; Record Group Title: Records of the Department of Veterans Affairs, 1773-2007
   Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 2375 #4295943 (accessed 1 August 2023)
   Name: Harris Leland Trent; Rank: Private; Birth Date: 31 Jan 1893; Service Number: 2207533; Service Branch: US Army; Enlistment Date: 23 Feb 1918; Discharge Date: 4 Jun 1918; Death Date: 18 Jan 1971; Cemetery: Pioneer Cemetery; Cemetery Location: Horseshoe Bend, Idaho, USA.
   
4. ↑ ^{4.0 4.1} 1930 Census: 1930 United States Federal Census, database with images
   Year: 1930; Census Place: Richland, Putnam, Missouri; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 0011; FHL microfilm: 2340954
   Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 6224 #4792198 (accessed 1 August 2023)
   Leland Trent (37), married, Farmer, head of household in Richland, Putnam, Missouri, USA. Born in Missouri.
   
5. ↑ ^{5.0 5.1} 1940 Census: 1940 United States Federal Census, database with images
   Year: 1940; Census Place: Glendale, Canyon, Idaho; Roll: m-t0627-00743; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 14-30
   Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 2442 #100746455 (accessed 1 August 2023)
   Leland Trent (47), married, Farmer, head of household in Glendale, Canyon, Idaho. Born in Missouri.
   
6. ↑ Military: "U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942", database with images
   The National Archives At St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System; Record Group Number: 147; Box or Roll Number: 50
   Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 1002 #10329975 (accessed 1 August 2023)
   Name: Harris L Trent;
   Gender: Male;
   Race: White;
   Registration Age: 49;
   Birth Date: 31 Jan 1893;
   Birth Place: Unionville, Missouri, USA;
   Residence Place: Melda, Idaho, USA;
   Registration Date: abt 1942;
   Military Draft Date: 1942.
7. ↑ ^{7.0 7.1} 1950 Census: 1950 United States Federal Census, database with images
   National Archives at Washington, DC; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Year: 1950; Census Place: Roseberry, Valley, Idaho; Roll: 2004; Page: 18; Enumeration District: 43-8
   Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 62308 #4882719 (accessed 1 August 2023)
   H Leland Trent (57), married, Farmer, head of household in Roseberry, Valley, Idaho, USA. Born in Missouri.
   
8. ↑ Memorial: Find a Grave, database with images
   Find A Grave: Memorial #15924764 (accessed 1 August 2023)
   Memorial page for Harris Leland Trent (31 Jan 1893-18 Jan 1971), citing Pioneer Cemetery, Horseshoe Bend, Boise County, Idaho, USA; Maintained by R.I.P. (contributor 47339884).
   

Acknowledgments

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