Harry Clarke Dent (1870 - 1934)

Born Jun 1870 in Harlstone, Northamptonshire, England, United Kingdom

Ancestors

Husband of Agnes Augusta (Austin) Dent — married 1894 in Burton Latimer

Descendants

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Biography

Harry was born in in the June quarter of 1870^[1], and baptised at Harlestone, Northamptonshire, on 12 June 1870. His parents were James Clark (sic) and Emma Dent ^[2].

In 1871 Harry was living in Harlstone with his parents James C and Emma Dent and siblings Mary E Dent (5) and William F (3) all children were born in Harlestone ^[3].

In 1881 he was still living in Harlestone with his parents, and siblings Jonathan (7), Sarah (5), Frank (2) and baby Helen. All children were born in Harlestone ^[4]

In 1891 he was a Groom and Gardner, still living in Harlestone with his parents, and siblings Frank W (12), Ellen F (10), Walter J (7), Emma E (6) and John C (4). All children were born in Northamptonshire ^[5].

In 1894 Harry married Agnes Augusta Austin ^[6]

In 1901 Harry 33 was a Groom and Gardner, living with his wife Agnes A Dent, and children Ellen (aged 6), John J (5) Victor G (3) andMary E (1) All children were born Harleston, Northamptonshire ^[7].

In 1911 Harry was a Domestic Groom, engaged in Estate Work (presumably at Althorpe), still living in Harlestone with his wife, and children John James (15), Mary Elazabeth (sic) (11), Alfred Austin (9), Frank William (6) and Olive Marie (2) all children were born in Harlestone ^[8].

In World War 1, Harry served in the Northamptonshire Regiment (Private 20763) and the Labour Corps Private 549356) ^[9]. In about 1917, Harry was in the Northamptonshire Regiment. He was stationed for a time on the East Coast, but never went overseas, due to his age ^[10]. He was probably, therefore, in the 9th Reserve Batallion, stationed at Clay-next-the-Sea in Norfolk in 1917, moving to Sheringham, Norfolk in mid 1918 ^[11]

In the 1921 census Harry (age 52), Farm Labourer, was the married head of household at 73, Harlestone, Northamptonshire, England.

Harry died aged 64 in the March quarter of 1934, and his death was registered in the Brixworth district ^[13].

Sources

1. ↑ Birth: Registrar General, "Index of Births, Marriages and Deaths for England and Wales," database, FreeBMD ([1]: viewed 13 April 2018) Births Jun 1870 Brixworth 3b 125
2. ↑ "England Births and Christenings, 1538-1975," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:JQHF-6HV : 9 March 2018, Harry Clarke Dent, ); citing item 2 p 130 n1042, index based upon data collected by the Genealogical Society of Utah, Salt Lake City; FHL microfilm 1,999,467.
3. ↑ "England and Wales Census, 1871", database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:VFXY-SF7 : 11 December 2017), Harry C Dent in entry for James C Dent, 1871.
4. ↑ "England and Wales Census, 1881," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:Q27C-Q1HH : 11 December 2017), Harry Dent in household of James C Dent, Harlestone, Northamptonshire, England; from "1881 England, Scotland and Wales Census," database and images, findmypast (http://www.findmypast.com : n.d.); citing p. 3, Piece/Folio 1564/56, The National Archives, Kew, Surrey; FHL microfilm 101,774,478.
5. ↑ "England and Wales Census, 1891," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:42RT-W2M : 10 December 2017), Harry C Dent in household of James C Dent, Harlestone, Northamptonshire, England; from "1891 England, Scotland and Wales census," database and images, findmypast (http://www.findmypast.com : n.d.); citing PRO RG 12, Northamptonshire county, subdistrict, The National Archives of the UK, Kew, Surrey.
6. ↑ ([2]: viewed 13 April 2018) Marriages Mar 1894 Kettering 3b 254
7. ↑ "England and Wales Census, 1901," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:X9YH-TVH : 8 April 2016), Harry C Dent, Harlestone, Northamptonshire, England; from "1901 England, Scotland and Wales census," database and images, findmypast (http://www.findmypast.com : n.d.); citing West Brixworth subdistrict, PRO RG 13, The National Archives, Kew, Surrey.
8. ↑ "England and Wales Census, 1911," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:X7G4-L4J : 21 December 2018), Harry Clarke Dent, Harleston, , Northamptonshire, England; from "1911 England and Wales census," database and images, findmypast (http://www.findmypast.com : n.d.); citing PRO RG 14, The National Archives of the UK, Kew, Surrey.
9. ↑ WO 372/6/5231 (Can be found at The National Archives in Kew, and contains First World War, War Office: Service Medal and Award Rolls Index)
10. ↑ Personal recollection, Ruth Alcock 3/2/2020.
11. ↑ https://www.longlongtrail.co.uk/army/regiments-and-corps/the-british-infantry-regiments-of-1914-1918/northamptonshire-regiment/
12. ↑ 1921 Census: "1921 Census Of England & Wales"
    Archive: The National Archives; Series: RG 15; Piece number: 07688; District reference: RD 165 RS 1 ED 9, 10, 11, 12
    FindMyPast Image - FindMyPast Transcription (accessed 19 February 2024)
    Harry Clarke Dent (52), married, Farm Labourer, head of household at 73, Harlestone in Brixworth registration district in Northamptonshire, England. Born in Northamptonshire, England. Employed by E J Tharne Farmer.
13. ↑ http://www.freebmd.org.uk/cgi/information.pl?cite=JAafo%2FX32W83eFmkIrt%2BRQ&scan=1