Benjamin Kent

1798-1882
Benjamin Kent (1798-1882) was born 17 Jun. 1798 in Vinalhaven, Hancock Co., Maine. He was the son of Benjamin Kent and Sarah Beverage. He married Deborah Thomas on 13 May 1821 in Vinalhaven. He accompanied Wilford Woodruff to his first meeting on the North Fox Island, Hancock Co., Maine on 20 Aug. 1837 and hosted him overnight the same day. He died 9 Feb. 1882 and was buried in North Haven, Knox Co., Maine.

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