Shaver, F. A., Arthur P. Rose, R. F. Steele, and A. E. Adams, compilers. "An Illustrated History of Central Oregon." ("Embracing Wasco, Sherman, Gilliam, Wheeler, Crook, Lake, & Klamath Counties") Spokane, WA: Western Historical Publishing Co., 1905. p. 675. HENRY TRENT has spent about twenty years in what is now Wheeler county, devoting himself to general farming and stockraising. His labors have been blessed with good success and he has a fine estate of one section two miles south from Richmond. He is a man of stability and industry and has assiduously continued in his labors here for the time mentioned. He has, also, so conducted himself during this time that he has won the esteem of the people, and gained for himself an excellent standing. Henry Trent was born in Washington county, Virginia, on February 22, 1862, the son of Louis and Isabell (Thomas) Trent, both natives of Virginia. They came from well-to-do and prominent families and the father fought through the Civil War. Our subject was reared and educated in his native place and when the years of budding manhood came, there came also, as often to the American youth, a desire to try his fortunes in the boundless west; and soon he made preparations for the journey. From all he could ascertain, he decided that Oregon was the place to come to and accordingly in 1886 we find him herding sheep in the vicinity of Mitchell. Being of a thrifty and careful disposition it was not long before he had saved money enough to purchase some stock for himself. He also bought some land and soon he was launched as an Oregon stockman, although, necessarily, at that time, on a small scale. But small beginnings make favorable endings, and so in this case, we soon see Mr. Trent in possession of the fine estate he now has and a band of stock. His care and skill have been amply rewarded and he is today one of the representative men of the county. On October 16, 1890. Mr. Trent decided to take a helpmeet to himself, Miss Rebecca M. Parish becoming his bride then. She was born in the Willamette valley to T. M. A. J. and Elenor (Beers) Parish, early pioneers of Oregon. They have journeyed on the pilgrim way, of life since, sharing each other's successes and trials and are now valued members of society and have many friends. They have won good success and are to be classed as the builders of the county and as substantial citizens of today. Mr. Trent is a member of the A. 0. U. W., and his wife of the auxiliary. Some details of Trent's experiences might be interesting and helpful to others who are struggling to get a foothold. In 1889, he concluded to try the sheep business and accordingly rented a band of twelve hundred from Mr. A. J. Parish. Owing to the scarcity of food, the hard winter coming after, he was frozen out and lost all but two hundred. Still having faith in sheep, he had, in order to pursue that business, to go to herding, which he did. To add to the burden, on December 17, 1891, his house and nearly all his goods were destroyed by fire. This was a hard stroke, but applying the motto, "If at first you do not succeed, try, try again," he went on and has made a success. He is now, in addition to handling his farm business, contractor for the United States mail from Richmond to Mitchell, which contract expires in July, 1906. He has held it for seven years. Mr. Trent has two brothers in Oregon, John of Richmond, and A. C. of Antone: and his mother, five sisters, and two brothers, still reside in Virginia. Mrs. Trent's mother was the daughter of A. Beers, and she and her brother are believed to be the only surviving members of the party which came to Oregon in 1837, on the ship Lansanne, around Cape Horn. ******************* Submitted to the Oregon Bios. Project in December 2010 by Diana Smith. Submitter has no additional information about the person(s) or family mentioned above.