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Henry Trent 1649–1701

Public Tree Person

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A Public Tree Person is an ancestor documented independently by multiple YourRoots tree owners. When several researchers' family histories converge on the same person, we publish a shared page that combines what they've documented.

Why this is a Public Tree Person

Full name consistent across 11 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 11 trees
Death year and location consistent across 11 trees

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Reliability Score: B
Medium — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
Verification checklist
  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

11 researchers on YourRoots have Henry Trent in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 6 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 11 independent trees

Born 08 Jan 1649 · Henrico, Virginia, USA
Died 05 Apr 1701 · Varina, Henrico, Virginia, USA
Father Henry Trent
Mother Mary Alexander
Spouse Elizabeth Sherman (1657–1732)
Children Mary Trent

Researchers connected through Henry Trent 1649–1701

and 10 more tree owners connected with Henry Trent 1649–1701

Biography

The story of Henry Trent began in 1649 in Henrico, Virginia, USA. Henry Trent married elizabeth sherman, elizabeth sherman gee, and had children including mary trent. Henry Trent passed away in 1701 in Varina, Henrico, Virginia, USA.

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Life Timeline

1649
Birth of Henry Trent in Henrico, Virginia, USA
Birth
1672
Henry Trent was married in Henrico, Henrico, PA
Marriage
1701
Death of Henry Trent in Varina, Henrico, Virginia, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Henry Trent

This ancestor line traces from Kendal Castle, Westmoreland, England (1483) to Henrico, Virginia, USA (1649) across 6 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Henry Trent (1649–1701) was born in Henrico, Virginia, USA and died in Varina, Henrico, Virginia, USA. 11 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (B) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 11 researchers on YourRoots have Henry in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 6 generations of this lineage geographically.
It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
Use the "Compare Tree" button on any researcher's profile above. You can compare your tree side by side with theirs, see where your records overlap or differ, and collaborate to fill gaps.

Henry Trent's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Henry Trent PTP
1649–1701
Henrico, Virginia, USA
Parents
Henry Trent PTP
1649–1701
Henrico, Virginia, USA
Unknown
Grandparents
Henry Trent PTP
1649–1701
Henrico, Virginia, USA
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Henry Trent's Descendants

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HT
Henry Trent PTP 1649–1701 m. Elizabeth Sherman PTP 1657–1732