Joseph H. Dent, Jr. was born in 1794 in Lincolnshire, England. He died 18 Sept 1875. He is buried at Greene, NY. His epitaph reads “Though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death I will fear no evil.” His first marriage was to Betsy Lawton, who was born in 1797. She died 31 Mar 1865 and is buried at Greene, NY. Her epitaph reads “We miss thee at home.” Two daughters and three sons were born to this union. Joseph’s second marriage was to Mrs. Sara Lee.211