1. Illinois Statewide Marriage Index 1763-1900:
Groom: DENT, WILLIAM JOHN; Bride: GAFFEY, RUTH; County: LA SALLE; Date: 09/23/1899; Vol/Page: 4 /238; License#: 3083

2. From the 1910 US Census, Illinois, LaSalle, Bruce Township, Streator City (part of), ED 80, Sheet 13B, Enumerated 22 April 1910, Lines 56-61:
William Dent; Head; Age 32; Married 10 years; POB Illinois; Father POB England; Mother POB England; Occupation - Factory Worker; Owns Home.
Ruth Dent; Wife; Age 28; Married 10 years; Mother of 4 Children, 4 Still Living; POB Illinois; Father POB England; Mother POB England.
Louisa Dent; Daughter; Age 9; POB Illinois; Attends School.
Harry Dent; Son; Age 7; POB Illinois; Attends School.
Fannie Dent; Daughter; Age 3; POB Illinois.
Mildred Dent; Daughter; Age 1; POB Illinois.