Stated in the Widow's Pension declaration: Catharine Bowman's first husband, Thomas Bent, died Aug 19, 1875. This is the same date as the tombstone at Mt.Zion Cemetery.
↑ Somerset County, PA - Various films from Salt Lake Library FHL#22066 - Tombstone Inscriptions.
Mt. Zion Cemetery in Alleghany Township - p.9 - Thomas B. Bent died Aug 19, 1875 age 29y6m5d. Civil War Veteran.