Carleton Gayle Dent (1887 - 1968)

Born 15 Sep 1887 in Memphis, Shelby, Tennessee, United States

Ancestors

Husband of Ethel (McCaleb) Dent — married 5 Jun 1912 in Independence, Arkansas, United States

Died 12 Sep 1968 at age 80 in El Paso, Colorado, United States

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Biography

Carleton Gayle Dent, born on September 15, 1887, in Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee, was the son of George Gayle Dent and Anne Carleton Dent. His early years found him in Spring River Township, Lawrence County, Arkansas, where, by 1900, he began his career as a salesman.

In 1910, Carleton shifted gears, pursuing a career as an electrician while still residing in Spring River Township. On June 5, 1912, he married Ethel McCaleb in Independence County, Arkansas, marking the beginning of a new chapter in his life.

The 1920 census places Carleton in Seattle, King County, Washington, where he continued his work as an electrician. Returning to his roots, he settled in Batesville, Independence County, Arkansas, by 1930, maintaining his occupation in the electrical field.

The 1940 census records a shift in Carleton's career, now identified as an engineer while still residing in Batesville. His versatility and adaptability in various professions showcased his industrious nature.

Tragically, Carleton Gayle Dent passed away from a heart attack on September 12, 1968, during a vacation in the mountain area of Pike Peaks, Colorado. His final resting place is at Oaklawn Cemetery in Batesville, Independence County, Arkansas. Carleton's life journey reflects a dynamic individual who navigated through different professions, leaving a lasting impact on his community and family.

Sources

• 1900 United States Federal Census: Year: 1900; Census Place: Spring River, Lawrence, Arkansas; Roll: 64; Page: 8; Enumeration District: 0073 Ancestry Record 7602 #14856978
• 1910 United States Federal Census: Year: 1910; Census Place: Spring River, Lawrence, Arkansas; Roll: T624_55; Page: 3a; Enumeration District: 0087; FHL microfilm: 1374068 Ancestry Record 7884 #188916627
• 1920 United States Federal Census: Year: 1920; Census Place: Seattle, King, Washington; Roll: T625_1930; Page: 15A; Enumeration District: 298 Ancestry Record 6061 #93833767
• 1930 United States Federal Census: Year: 1930; Census Place: Batesville, Independence, Arkansas; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 0033; FHL microfilm: 2339812 Ancestry Record 6224 #86270969
• 1940 United States Federal Census: Year: 1940; Census Place: Batesville, Independence, Arkansas; Roll: m-t0627-00143; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 32-34 Ancestry Record 2442 #100469820
• Arkansas, U.S., County Marriages Index, 1837-1957: Ancestry.com. Arkansas, U.S., County Marriages Index, 1837-1957 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2011. Original data: "Arkansas County Marriages, 1838–1957." Index. FamilySearch, Salt Lake City, Utah, 2009, 2011. "Arkansas County Marriages, 1838–1957," database, FamilySearch; from Arkansas Courts of Common Pleas and County Clerks. Digital images of originals housed at various county courthouses in the State of Arkansas. Marriage records. Ancestry Record 2548 #352235
• Tennessee, U.S., Delayed Birth Records, 1869-1909: Ancestry.com. Tennessee, U.S., Delayed Birth Records, 1869-1909 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2012. Original data: Tennessee Delayed Birth Records, 1869–1909. Nashville, Tennessee: Tennessee State Library and Archives. Ancestry Record 2282 #193123
• U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942: The National Archives At St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System; Record Group Number: 147 Ancestry Record 1002 #3445729
• Burial: Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/15904793/carleton-g-dent: accessed 10 January 2024), memorial page for Carleton G. Dent (1887–1968), Find A Grave: Memorial #15904793, citing Oaklawn Cemetery, Batesville, Independence County, Arkansas, USA; Maintained by Jamie Brooks (contributor 46618298).
• Body Found, Fort Collins Coloradoan, Fort Collins, Colorado, 13 Sep 1968, Fri. - Page 8. Newspapers Clip: 138493945, Accessed 10 Jan 2024.