"William Thomas Kent, son of David and Elizabeth Kent, was born in Franklin township, Greene county, Pa., Nov. 29, 1832. He fell asleep at his home in East Waynesburg, Feb. 25, 1906, being of age, 73 years, 2 months and 26 days. He was one of twelve children, four sons and eight daughters. There are two sisters and one brother living. The sisters are Mrs. Weeden Bryan, of Richhill township, and Mrs. Lindsey Thomas, of Franklin township. The brother that survives is S. B. Kent, of Waynesburg.

Mr. Kent's early life was spent on the home farm in Franklin township. His married life in Richhill township until about three years ago when he came to East Waynesburg. He was married to Elizabeth Simington Jan. 21, 1852. He was the father of four children, three sons and one daughter. One son died in infancy. Two sons and a daughter are still living and with their mother mourn the loss of a kind husband, a loving father, a faithful friend. The sons are George B. Kent, of Washington, Pa., and John L. Kent, of Bristoria. The daughter is Mrs. Madison Hughes, of East Waynesburg.

Mr. Kent had followed the occupation of a farmer until about three years ago he left the farm and came to East Waynesburg. During his young life he was a member of the Independent Order of the Odd Fellows at Jacksonville, but when his lodge broke up he never connected himself with any other local branch of the order.

He united with the Church of God at Long Run, Pa., about thirty-five years ago under the preaching of Revs. Thompson and Battlebaugh who were holding a meeting there at that time. He was a faithful member of the church through all these years; served as a deacon and trustee, also for a number of years. He was a man of unusually good health until the past three years has been ailing but was around as usual until three weeks before his death. His disease was what is commonly known as the hardening of the veins or the stopping of the circulation.

Mr. Kent was a man who always made friends. He was a kind neighbor and always glad to aid those who were in need. He bore his last illness bravely, and while desiring to live he was willing to meet his Lord whom he had served so long.

His funeral services consisted of a brief service of song, scripture reading and prayer at the house. The music here was furnished by the neighbors of Mr. Kent. The main service was held at the Christian church, Tuesday, Feb. 27, at 2:30 p. m. The music was furnished by a quartet of the Christian church choir. Mrs. Ellsworth Cathers presided at the piano, the singers were Messrs. E. B. Throckmorton and W. M. Hoge, and Mrs. Harry Rhodes and Miss Daisy Knight. Rev. F. A. Bright spoke the sermon from the fifth chapter of Job and the 29th verse, "Thou shalt come to the grave in a full age as a shock of corn cometh in its season." The pall bearers were from among the relatives of the deceased. Interment was made in Oakmont cemetery."