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Thomas Kent

Male 1563 - 1605  (42 years)


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  1. 1.  Thomas Kent was born about 1563 in Nether Wallop, Hampshire, England; died on 25 May 1605 in Over Wallop, Hampshire, England; was buried on 25 May 1605.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Will: 24 May 1605; He made his will: The fower and twentithe day of May Anno Dm 1605 before us Richard Kent the younger and Edward Pyle the yonger of Upper Wallopp in the Countie of Southhhamp]t[on] yeom[en] [Richard Osgoode also signed as a witness], Thomas Kente of Upper Wallopp aforesd in the Countie of Southt, yeom[an] our late neighboure did make expresse and declare his last will and Testamente in forme followinge. I Thomas Kente of Upper Wallopp in the said countie of South[hamp]t[on] yeom[an] feelinge myselfe veny weak and sore labo1inge in the extremitie of sickness and for the verrey panges of Death and not able to make my laste will and testamente in writinge, doe before you my good neighboures and freindes make expresse and declare this my last will and testament vidlt Imprimus I doe commnitte my soule unto Alhnightie God my holie Savioure and redeemer and my body to be buried in the Church or Churchyard of the p[ar]ish church of Upper Wallop aforesaid. Item I give and bequeathe unto Richard Kente, Thomas Kente, David Kente, John Kente, and Stephen Kente my five sonnes all my estate interest and teanne of yeres wch I have yett to come of and in the Rectory or parsonage of Idmyston in thee countie of Wilts & that they and everie of them maie equallie and propourcionallie yerelie --- receive and have the yerelie proffits and comodities of the same Rectorie or p[ar]sonage of Edmiston aforesaid during the said tearme to be equallie pted amongst them. Item I give unto Johanna Kente, Martha Kente, and Mary Kente my three daughters twentie markes apiece to be paid and delivered unto them when thei and everie of them shall accomplysh their full and sevrall ages of eighteen yeres apiece. All the residue of my goodes and chattles whatsoever not before given and bequeathed I whollie give and bequeath unto Hellen my we/beloved wife, whome I ordaine make and constitute sole and onlie execuflix of this my last will and testament. And I do humblie desier and apointe my lovinge father Richard Kente of Nether Wallopp to be overseer.
    • Probate/Proved: 30 Jun 1605; His will was probated on 30 June 1605.
    • Last Full Review: 18 May 2020

    Thomas married Ellen Pyle on 20 Jun 1586 in Over Wallop, Hampshire, England. Ellen (daughter of Richard Pyle and Phillis Bassett) was born about 1567. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 2. Richard Kent  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1586 in Over Wallop, Hampshire, England; died on 11 Jun 1654 in Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts.
    2. 3. Phillis Kent  Descendancy chart to this point was buried on 28 May 1588 in Over Wallop, Hampshire, England.
    3. 4. Phillis Kent  Descendancy chart to this point was buried on 6 Mar 1588/89 in Over Wallop, Hampshire, England.
    4. 5. Joanna Kent  Descendancy chart to this point was born in say 1592.
    5. 6. Thomas Kent  Descendancy chart to this point was born in say 1594; died on by Sep 1638.
    6. 7. Martha Kent  Descendancy chart to this point was born in say 1596.
    7. 8. David Kent  Descendancy chart to this point was born in say 1598; was buried on 18 Sep 1612 in Over Wallop, Hampshire, England.
    8. 9. Mary Kent  Descendancy chart to this point was born in say 1601; was buried on 10 Jan 1629 in Romsey, Hampshire, England.
    9. 10. John Kent  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1603.
    10. 11. Stephen Kent  Descendancy chart to this point was born before 1605.


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Richard Kent Descendancy chart to this point (1.Thomas1) was born about 1586 in Over Wallop, Hampshire, England; died on 11 Jun 1654 in Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Immigration: 1634, Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts; He came over and settled in Newbury.
    • Will: 22 May 1654, Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts; He mentions his wife, Emma, and his son John.
    • Probate/Proved: 26 Sep 1654, Essex County, Massachusetts

    Notes:

    Name:


    Died:
    Fiske (2009) gives his death date as 15 June 1654.

    Richard married Mary Drew on 19 Nov 1618 in Winnall, Hampshire, England. Mary died on 27 Mar 1630 in Romsey, Hampshire, England. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 12. Rebecca Kent  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1622 in Romsey, Hampshire, England.
    2. 13. Sarah Kent  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 14. daughter Kent  Descendancy chart to this point

    Family/Spouse: Emma. Emma died on 16 Jun 1676 in Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 15. John Kent Junior  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 20 Jul 1645 in Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts; died on 10 Aug 1703 in Casco Bay, Maine.

  2. 3.  Phillis Kent Descendancy chart to this point (1.Thomas1) was buried on 28 May 1588 in Over Wallop, Hampshire, England.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Last Full Review: 9 Feb 2021


  3. 4.  Phillis Kent Descendancy chart to this point (1.Thomas1) was buried on 6 Mar 1588/89 in Over Wallop, Hampshire, England.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Last Full Review: 9 Feb 2021


  4. 5.  Joanna Kent Descendancy chart to this point (1.Thomas1) was born in say 1592.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Last Full Review: 9 Feb 2021

    Joanna married Roger Banks on Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Joanna married Philip Dawling on Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  5. 6.  Thomas Kent Descendancy chart to this point (1.Thomas1) was born in say 1594; died on by Sep 1638.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Miscellaneous: 1609; He received a legacy of £100 from his grandfather Kent in 1609.
    • Miscellaneous: 1623; He received a legacy of £10 from his uncle, Richard Pyle in 1623.
    • Estate Admin: Jun 1633; In June 1633 he was the executor of his brother, John's will.
    • Last Full Review: 9 Feb 2021

    Thomas married Maturnia on Yes, date unknown. Maturnia died on by Jun 1639. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  6. 7.  Martha Kent Descendancy chart to this point (1.Thomas1) was born in say 1596.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Other Will: 1638; She was named in her uncle, Richard Kent's will of 1638.
    • Last Full Review: 9 Feb 2021

    Martha married the Rev. Samuel Brown about 1616. Samuel was buried on 6 May 1632 in St Mary's Church, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, England. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  7. 8.  David Kent Descendancy chart to this point (1.Thomas1) was born in say 1598; was buried on 18 Sep 1612 in Over Wallop, Hampshire, England.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Other Will: 1609; In 1609 he received a legacy of £100 from his grandfather Kent along with two houses in Lockerley, Haunts.
    • Will: 1631; He made his will in 1631.
    • Last Full Review: 9 Feb 2021


  8. 9.  Mary Kent Descendancy chart to this point (1.Thomas1) was born in say 1601; was buried on 10 Jan 1629 in Romsey, Hampshire, England.

    Family/Spouse: Unknown. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Family/Spouse: Nicholas Easton. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  9. 10.  John Kent Descendancy chart to this point (1.Thomas1) was born about 1603.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Will: 19 Jun 1631, Nether Wallop, Hampshire, England; He was living in that part of Nether Wallop called Upper Wallop on 19 June 1631 when he made his will.
    • Probate/Proved: 23 Jun 1633; On 23 June 1633 his will was proved.
    • Last Full Review: 9 Feb 2021


  10. 11.  Stephen Kent Descendancy chart to this point (1.Thomas1) was born before 1605.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Other Will: 24 May 1605; He was mentioned in his father's will.
    • Occupation: 1637, Salisbury, Wiltshire, England; He was a linen draper.
    • Immigration: 1638; Stephen and Margery came to New England on board the Confidence out of London. They brought with them, Rebecca Kent, the daughter of his brother Richard.
    • Residence: say 1640, Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts
    • Moved To: say 1650, Woodbridge Township, Middlesex County, New Jersey

    Notes:

    Name:

    Stephen married Margery Norris on 10 Aug 1637. Margery was born about 1613. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Stephen married Ann about 1641. Ann died on 3 May 1660 in Haverhill, Essex County, Massachusetts. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Family/Spouse: Eleanor Lougie. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]



Generation: 3

  1. 12.  Rebecca Kent Descendancy chart to this point (2.Richard2, 1.Thomas1) was born about 1622 in Romsey, Hampshire, England.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Immigration: say 1634

    Notes:

    Name:

    Rebecca married Samuel Scullard in by 1641. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Rebecca married John Bishop on 3 Oct 1638 in Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 13.  Sarah Kent Descendancy chart to this point (2.Richard2, 1.Thomas1)

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Living: 1638; In 1638, she was under 21 but was married with children in 1654


  3. 14.  daughter Kent Descendancy chart to this point (2.Richard2, 1.Thomas1)

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • History: 1640; She may have been the Joana Kent named in the will of Noah Evered in 1640.


  4. 15.  John Kent Junior Descendancy chart to this point (2.Richard2, 1.Thomas1) was born on 20 Jul 1645 in Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts; died on 10 Aug 1703 in Casco Bay, Maine.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • General Information: The Junior behind his name refers to the fact that he was the oldest John Kent in Newbury, not that his father was John.
    • Occupation: say 1665; He was a a cooper.
    • Freeman: 25 Feb 1668, Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts; He took his oath before Robert Pike.
    • Oath: 1678, Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts; In 1678, John Kent Jr too the oath of Allegiance at Newbury, Massachusetts.
    • Last Full Review: 20 Jan 2022

    John married Sarah Woodman on 13 Mar 1665/66 in Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts. Sarah (daughter of Lt. Edward Woodman and Joanna Salway) was born on 12 Jan 1641/42 in Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 16. Sarah Kent  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 30 Aug 1667 in Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts.
    2. 17. John Kent  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 23 Nov 1668 in Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts.
    3. 18. Richard Kent  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 17 Jan 1672/73 in Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts.
    4. 19. Mary Kent  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 24 Oct 1674 in Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts.
    5. 20. Emma Kent  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 20 Apr 1677 in Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts; died on 7 Sep 1735 in Tewksbury, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
    6. 21. Hannah Kent  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 10 Sep 1679 in Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts; died on 3 Feb 1735/36 in Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts.
    7. 22. Judith Kent  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1682 in Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts; died on 2 Sep 1751 in South Hampton, Rockingham County, New Hampshire.
    8. 23. Rebecca Kent  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 20 Feb 1684/85 in Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts.
    9. 24. James Kent  Descendancy chart to this point


Generation: 4

  1. 16.  Sarah Kent Descendancy chart to this point (15.John3, 2.Richard2, 1.Thomas1) was born on 30 Aug 1667 in Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Married: 1 Mar 1686, Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts; Samuel Greenleaf, the son of Stephen and Elizabeth (Coffin) Greenleaf. Samuel was born 30 October 1665 and died 6 August 1694.
    • Married: 25 Apr 1696, Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts; Peter Tappan Jr..


  2. 17.  John Kent Descendancy chart to this point (15.John3, 2.Richard2, 1.Thomas1) was born on 23 Nov 1668 in Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts.

  3. 18.  Richard Kent Descendancy chart to this point (15.John3, 2.Richard2, 1.Thomas1) was born on 17 Jan 1672/73 in Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts.

  4. 19.  Mary Kent Descendancy chart to this point (15.John3, 2.Richard2, 1.Thomas1) was born on 24 Oct 1674 in Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Married: 1695/96, Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts; Stephen Swett, the son of Captain Benjamin and Hester (Weare) Swett. He was born on 13 July 1672 in Hampton, New Hampshire. His birth date was recorded as 13 (7) 73. He and Mary Kent filed marriage intentions on 27 December 1695 in Newbury, Massachusetts. He was a tailor. He left a will on 22 March 1738/39 in Newbury, Massachusetts. His estate was probated in 1746 in Essex County, Massachusetts. Issue: 1. Sarah Swett (1696-____) 2. Benjamin Swett (1699-1774) 3. Stephen Swett (1700-____) 4. Mary Swett (1701-1739) 5. Joseph Swett (1701-1757) 6. John Swett (1703-1746) 7. Moses Swett (1706-____) 8. Judith Swett (1707-1790) 9. Esther Swett (1709-____) 10. Joshua Swett (1712-____) 11. Elizabeth Swett (1718-c1751)


  5. 20.  Emma Kent Descendancy chart to this point (15.John3, 2.Richard2, 1.Thomas1) was born on 20 Apr 1677 in Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts; died on 7 Sep 1735 in Tewksbury, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Religion: Aug 1709, Bradford, Essex County, Massachusetts; She was made a member of the Bradford Church in August 1709.
    • Last Full Review: 14 Jul 2020

    Emma married Samuel Haseltine on 1 Jan 1701 in Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts. Samuel was born on 30 May 1676 in Bradford, Essex County, Massachusetts; died on 29 May 1760 in Tewksbury, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  6. 21.  Hannah Kent Descendancy chart to this point (15.John3, 2.Richard2, 1.Thomas1) was born on 10 Sep 1679 in Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts; died on 3 Feb 1735/36 in Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts.

    Hannah married Nathan Merrill on 6 Sep 1699 in Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts. Nathan (son of Abel Merrill and Priscilla Chase) was born on 3 Apr 1676 in Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts; died in 1742 in Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 25. Hannah Merrill  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 7 Jul 1700 in Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts; died before 1743.
    2. 26. John Merrill  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 30 Nov 1701 in Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts; died in 1775 in Falmouth, Cumberland County, Maine.
    3. 27. Priscilla Merrill  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 28 Oct 1703 in Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts.
    4. 28. Nathan Merrill  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 1 May 1706 in Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts; died on 22 Nov 1745 in Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts.
    5. 29. James Merrill  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 28 Oct 1703 in Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts.
    6. 30. Stephen Merrill  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 6 Jun 1711 in Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts; died in 1756 in Fort William Henry, New York .
    7. 31. Mary Merrill  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 13 May 1713 in Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts.
    8. 32. Sarah Merrill  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1712 in Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts; died before 20 Jan 1769.
    9. 33. Richard Merrill  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 10 May 1718 in Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts.
    10. 34. Joseph Merrill  Descendancy chart to this point

  7. 22.  Judith Kent Descendancy chart to this point (15.John3, 2.Richard2, 1.Thomas1) was born about 1682 in Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts; died on 2 Sep 1751 in South Hampton, Rockingham County, New Hampshire.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Married: 16 Mar 1704/05, Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts; Thomas Merrill, the son of Abel and Priscilla (Chase) Merrill. He was born on 1 January 1678/79 in Newbury, Massachusetts. He and Judith Kent moved in 1716 to South Hampton, New Hampshire. He died on Saturday 18 September 1756 in South Hampton, New Hampshire. Issue: 1. Judith Merrill (1706-1775) 2. Nathaniel Merrill (1708-1754) 3. Abel Merrill (1709-1791) 4. Thomas Merrill (1711-1801) 5. Sarah Merrill (1712-1788) 6. Nathan Merrill (1714-1736) 7. Joseph Merrill (1716-1772) 8. Hannah Merrill (1717-1720) 9. James Merrill (1719-1798) 10. Hannah Merrill (1720-1757) 11. Eliphalet Merrill (1723-1803) 12. Ruth Merrill (1724-____)
    • Moved To: 1715, South Hampton, Rockingham County, New Hampshire


  8. 23.  Rebecca Kent Descendancy chart to this point (15.John3, 2.Richard2, 1.Thomas1) was born on 20 Feb 1684/85 in Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Married: Jun 1704, Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts; Charles Hart, the son of Lawrence and Dorothea (Jones) Hart. Charles was born 12 May 1684 in Newbury, Massachusetts.

    Notes:

    Married:
    The date 26 May 1705 or 1706 is given in the Ancestry World Tree.


  9. 24.  James Kent Descendancy chart to this point (15.John3, 2.Richard2, 1.Thomas1)

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Married: 23 Mar 1707, Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts

    Notes:

    Married:
    Hannah Hodgkins.



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