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Samuel Bent Sr.

Birth	:	1 Mar 1739 Milton, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, USA
Death	:	1 Jul 1821 Annapolis County, Nova Scotia, Canada
Burial	:	Wadeville Cemetery, Granville Centre, Annapolis County, Canada
Coordinate	:	44.7826810, -65.4406310
Inscription	:	Samuel Bent d. July 1, 1821 aged 83
Description	:	Samuel Bent Sr was born on March 1, 1739 in Milton, Suffolk County, Province of Massachusetts Bay, New England. He was the son of Ebenezer Bent Sr. and Deborah Fairbank. Several authors, including Calnek in his 'History of the County of Annapolis' and Allen H. Bent in 'The Bent Family in America' record the story of young Samuel Bent, who, according to family tradition, had played a part in the war against the French in Canada in 1759. It was towards the end of that campaign that Samuel enlisted in a company commanded by Capt. John Wade, a Massachusetts... Read More	Samuel Bent Sr was born on March 1, 1739 in Milton, Suffolk County, Province of Massachusetts Bay, New England. He was the son of Ebenezer Bent Sr. and Deborah Fairbank. Several authors, including Calnek in his 'History of the County of Annapolis' and Allen H. Bent in 'The Bent Family in America' record the story of young Samuel Bent, who, according to family tradition, had played a part in the war against the French in Canada in 1759. It was towards the end of that campaign that Samuel enlisted in a company commanded by Capt. John Wade, a Massachusetts carriage and chair maker with whom Samuel had apprenticed. Allen Bent relates the family tradition... "Toward the close of the battle on the Plains of Abraham, when victory seemed certain, a call was made for a flag staff. Young Bent volunteered to improvise one from the many tall firs which lined the heights. After it had been set in position it was found that in the hurry of the moment the necessary halyard had not been made fast to the top. After several had tried in vain to climb the flag staff, Bent asked permission to try it and succeeded in reaching the top with the line in his teeth. The flag was attached and the officer in command ordered that the young soldier should have the honor of hoisting the flag of victory." Either during his time in Canada or upon his return to Massachusetts, Samuel became aware of the offer being made by Governor Lawrence to New England residents to take up free lands that had been evacuated by the expulsion five years earlier of the French Acadians. Samuel's name was not on the original grant of 1759 but in the early summer of 1760 his name is found on the passenger list of the 'Charming Molly', which brought the early wave of settlers to Annapolis Royal. From Annapolis Royal, it is not known exactly when Samuel took up residence in Granville Township, where he would live the remainder of his life. Calnek points out that the original grant of 1759 was probably cancelled, perhaps because many of those listed on that grant failed to come to the county or, if they did, failed to meet the terms of the grant. In a document entitled "State of the Condition of Nova Scotia, 1763" it is noted that "The propietors of Annapolis and Granville have not yet got a grant of their land." It appears that most of the land grants were made between 1761 and 1769. It is probable that Samuel received his grant and built his house prior to 1764, the year in which he married. Samuel married Rachel Ray, daughter of (--?--) Ray, on January 31, 1764 in Granville, Annapolis County, Nova Scotia. They are known to have had twelve children - two daughters and ten sons, all born in Granville Township. In order of birth they were Samuel Jr., Nedabiah, Ann, James, Rachel, Jesse, Seth, James, John, Ebenezer, Charles and Elias. Samuel died on July 1, 1821 in Granville, Annapolis County, Nova Scotia, British North America, at age 82. Interment took place in Wadeville Cemetery, Granville Centre, Annapolis County.

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Samuel Bent Sr.'s memorial is located at: Wadeville Cemetery, Granville Centre, Annapolis County, Canada.
When did Samuel Bent Sr. death?
Samuel Bent Sr. death on 1 Jul 1821 in Annapolis County, Nova Scotia, Canada
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Latitude: 44.7826810
Longitude: -65.4406310

Family Members:

Spouse

Rachel Ray Bent

(1743 - 1838)

Children

Jesse Bent

(1774 - 1865)

Elias Bent

(1788 - 1878)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Wadeville Cemetery
Granville Centre, Annapolis County, Canada
Coordinate: 44.7826810, -65.4406310

2. Crow Harbour Cemetery
Granville Centre, Annapolis County, Canada
Coordinate: 44.7854600, -65.4442200

3. Pioneer Cemetery
Granville Centre, Annapolis County, Canada
Coordinate: 44.7932300, -65.4320400

4. Troop Burial Ground
Belleisle, Annapolis County, Canada
Coordinate: 44.8011200, -65.4292700

5. St. Paul's Parish of Rosette Anglican Graveyard
Round Hill, Annapolis County, Canada
Coordinate: 44.7680320, -65.4191150

6. All Saints Anglican Graveyard
Granville Centre, Annapolis County, Canada
Coordinate: 44.7714800, -65.4674300

7. Round Hill Cemetery
Round Hill, Annapolis County, Canada
Coordinate: 44.7718290, -65.4059540

8. St. Mary's Anglican Church Graveyard
Belleisle, Annapolis County, Canada
Coordinate: 44.8021260, -65.3996630

9. Harris Cemetery
Moschelle, Annapolis County, Canada
Coordinate: 44.7498890, -65.4643330

10. Hardwick Burial Ground
Moschelle, Annapolis County, Canada
Coordinate: 44.7512400, -65.4758100

11. DeLancey Burial Ground
Tupperville, Annapolis County, Canada
Coordinate: 44.7909990, -65.3835770

12. Gesner Cemetery
Belleisle, Annapolis County, Canada
Coordinate: 44.8098110, -65.3894570

13. Parker Gilliatt Cemetery
Granville Ferry, Annapolis County, Canada
Coordinate: 44.7606300, -65.5052700

14. Longley Cemetery
Upper Granville, Annapolis County, Canada
Coordinate: 44.8095000, -65.3792000

15. Troop-Hall Cemetery
Granville Ferry, Annapolis County, Canada
Coordinate: 44.7574800, -65.5066600

16. Eagleson Cemetery
Upper Granville, Annapolis County, Canada
Coordinate: 44.8064500, -65.3670400

17. Bent Burial Ground
Upper Granville, Annapolis County, Canada
Coordinate: 44.8077950, -65.3650370

18. Hillside Cemetery
Parkers Cove, Annapolis County, Canada
Coordinate: 44.8309910, -65.4943040

19. Condon Cemetery
Youngs Cove, Annapolis County, Canada
Coordinate: 44.8401704, -65.4726969

20. Lakebrook Cemetery
Parkers Cove, Annapolis County, Canada
Coordinate: 44.8336020, -65.4900910

21. Davoue Family Cemetery
Annapolis Royal, Annapolis County, Canada
Coordinate: 44.7363220, -65.5003290

22. Woodlawn Cemetery
Lequille, Annapolis County, Canada
Coordinate: 44.7347710, -65.4988870

23. St. Louis Cemetery
Annapolis Royal, Annapolis County, Canada
Coordinate: 44.7464600, -65.5159030

24. Hudson Burial Ground
Parkers Cove, Annapolis County, Canada
Coordinate: 44.8141100, -65.5236200