Family:Peter Dence and Mary Thomas (1)

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Parents: Frederick Dentz and Mary Moyer
Peter Dence
b. 17 Jan 1836 Loganton, Clinton, Pennsylvania, United States
d. 1 Jul 1864 Hopewell City, Prince George, Virginia, United States
Parents: Andrew Barr and Lydia Unknown
Mary E Barr
b. 1828 Columbia, Pennsylvania, United States
d. 31 May 1896 Lock Haven, Clinton, Pennsylvania, United States
m. 6 Apr 1858 Crawford Township, Clinton County, Pennsylvania, United States
Facts and Events
Marriage[1] 6 Apr 1858 Crawford Township, Clinton County, Pennsylvania, United States
Census[2] 1860 Nippenose, Lycoming, Pennsylvania, United States
Children
BirthDeath
1.
Joseph H Dence
14 Mar 1860 Clinton, Pennsylvania, United States
16 Oct 1937 Clinton, Pennsylvania, United States
2.
Maria Rebecca Dence
26 Oct 1861 Pennsylvania, United States
8 Feb 1918 Wayne, Clinton, Pennsylvania, United States
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Surname spellings found: Dance, Dentz.

Mary, widow of Peter was married first to Mr. Thomas, second to Peter Dence, third to George Mills.

Peter Dence enlisted in Co. B, 11th Regiment, Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry, mustered in 14 Apr 1864. He was killed in action 6 May 1864 at the Battle of Wilderness, Spottsylvania, Virginia.

References
  1. ↑ Peter Dence, in United States Sanitary Commission. Civil War Widows Pension File
    Certificate #66482 (widow), #117520 (minor), 1865 & 1868.

    Sworn affidavit of Justice of the Peace who married this couple. Document is part of application for pension benefits for widow and minor children.

  2. ↑ Mary E. Dentz, in 1860 United States Census
    Roll:M653_1137; Page: 606; Image:129; Family History Library Film: 805137., 1860.

    Household of Peter Dentz 24 yo. and Mary E. Dentz 31 yo, Catharine J. Dentz, John H. Dentz, and Joseph H. Dentz 1/12.

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