Person:George Zent (1)

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George Zent
b.15 Oct 1793 Dauphin County, Pennsylvania
d.6 Dec 1853 Richland County, Ohio (died intestate)
Parents and Siblings
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m. Abt 1784
  1. Jacob Zent1784 - 1878
  2. Elizabeth 'Betsy' Zent1788 -
  3. John Zent1791 - 1867
  4. George Zent1793 - 1853
  5. Daniel Zent1794 - 1877
  6. Catherine Zent1798 - 1875
  7. Martin Zent1800 - 1879
  8. Sarah Zent1802 - 1895
  9. Mary Zent1803 - 1880
Spouse and Children
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m. 11 Dec 1823
  1. Jacob Zent1824 - 1855
  2. John Weaver Zent1825 - 1891
  3. David Weaver Zent1827 - 1903
  4. Susan Zent1828 - 1900
  5. Sarah Ann Zent1830 - 1890
  6. Mary Ann Zent1831 - 1912
  7. Saphrona Zent1832 - 1833
  8. George Weaver Zent1833 - 1852
  9. Sampson Zent1835 - 1917
  10. Elizabeth Gertrude Zent1836 - 1921
  11. Isaac Weaver Zent1837 - 1908
  12. Emma (Amy) Zent1839 - 1840
  13. Emmina Zent1840 - 1845
  14. Lodema C. Zent1841 - 1926
  15. Katherine Zent1842 - 1843
Spouse and Children
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m. 26 Sep 1844
Spouse and Children
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m. 16 Mar 1852
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Facts and Events
Name George Zent
Gender Male
Birth[1] 15 Oct 1793 Dauphin County, Pennsylvania
Marriage 11 Dec 1823 Richland County, Ohioto Sarah Weaver
Marriage 26 Sep 1844 Richland County, Ohioto Mary Jane Palmer
Marriage 16 Mar 1852 Richland County, Ohioto Sarah J. Long
Death? 6 Dec 1853 Richland County, Ohio (died intestate)
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About George Zent

George Zent, (1793-1853), was the father of a large family. He was born Oct. 15, 1793. His children are Jacob, born July 28, 1824; John, Aug. 10, 1825; David, March 9, 1827; Susan, July 4, 1828; Sarah Ann, Jan. 30, 1830; Mary, March 10,1831; Sophrona, Aug. 14, 1832 (she lived only one year and is buried at Bellville): George, Oct. 7, 1833; Sampson, Jan. 23, 1835; Elizabeth, May 22, 1836; Isaac, Oct. 5, 1837; Emma, April 14, 1839; Emmina, May 6, 1840; Lodema, Sept. 3, 1841; Catharine, Nov. 3, 1842. [bio courtesy of Rhonda Bletner]

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Notes

George Zebt is mentioned in "The History of Richland County, Ohio" in a biographical sketch of Jefferson Township.

There is no information regarding children from George's second marriage, but other information has suggested that George and Jane divorced sometime after 1850. George MAY have been married a third time. In the family bible, a listing of a marriage between "George Zent and Sarah Long on the sixteenth day of March A.D. 1852".

Schedule of property in Richland County, Ohio probate court lists estate of George Zent, with property sold "for the support of his minor heirs, namely Sampson, Elizabeth, Isaac and Lodema Zent." Dated January 6, 1854, Bellville, Richland County, Ohio.

References
  1. ↑ Zent Family Bible, bible of George and Sarah (Weaver) Zent, now in possession of Charles Bowers of Norwalk, Ohio.
  2.   United States. 1830 U.S. Census Population Schedule. (National Archives Microfilm Publication M19).

    Name: George Zent
    Home in 1830 (City, County, State): Jefferson, Richland, Ohio
    Free White Persons - Males - Under 5: 3
    Free White Persons - Males - 30 thru 39: 1 [b. bet. 1791-1800]
    Free White Persons - Females - Under 5: 2
    Free White Persons - Females - 20 thru 29: 1 [b. bet. 1801-1810]
    Free White Persons - Under 20: 5
    Free White Persons - 20 thru 49: 2
    Total Free White Persons: 7
    Total - All Persons (Free White, Slaves, Free Colored): 7

  3.   United States. 1850 U.S. Census Population Schedule. (National Archives Microfilm Publication M432).

    Name: George Zent
    Gender: Male
    Age: 57
    Birth Year: abt 1793
    Birthplace: Pennsylvania
    Home in 1850: Jefferson, Richland, Ohio, USA
    Occupation: Farmer
    Industry: Agriculture
    Real Estate: 5000
    Line Number: 29
    Dwelling Number: 168
    Family Number: 168
    Household Members: Name Age
    George Zent 57
    Jane Zent 36
    David Zent 23
    Sarah A Zent 19
    Mary Zent 17
    George Zent 5
    Sampson Zent 13
    Elisabeth Zent 11
    Isaac Zent 9
    Lodema Zent 7

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