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Julia Boggs Dent 1826–1902

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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 4 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 4 trees
Death year and location consistent across 4 trees

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Reliability Score: A
Strong — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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4 researchers on YourRoots have Julia Dent in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 2 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: A — verified across 4 independent trees, with linked records

Born 26 Jan 1826 · White Haven, St. Louis, Missouri, USA
Died 14 Dec 1902 · Washington, District of Columbia, USA
Father Frederick Fayette Dent
Mother Ellen Bray Wrenshall
Spouse Ulysses S Hiram Grant
Children Frederick Dent Grant, Nellie Grant, Ulysses S Grant
Records
Missouri, U.S., Marriage Records, 1805-2002 North America, Family Histories
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Immediate Family

Biography

In 1826, Julia Boggs Dent entered the world in White Haven, St. Louis, Missouri, USA, born to frederick fayette dent and ellen bray wrenshall. Julia Boggs Dent married ulysses s hiram grant, and had children including frederick dent grant, nellie grant, ulysses s grant. Julia Boggs Dent passed away in 1902 in Washington, District of Columbia, USA.

Sources

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    Marriage Records Missouri, U.S., Marriage Records, 1805-2002

  2. 2
    Record North America, Family Histories

Life Timeline

1826
Birth of Julia Boggs Dent in White Haven, St. Louis, Missouri, USA
Birth
1902
Death of Julia Boggs Dent in Washington, District of Columbia, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Julia Dent

This ancestor line traces from Preston, Lancashire, England (1793) to White Haven, St. Louis, Missouri, United States (1826) across 2 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Julia Dent (1826–1902) was born in White Haven, St. Louis, Missouri, USA and died in Washington, District of Columbia, USA. 4 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 (A) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 4 researchers on YourRoots have Julia 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 2 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.

Related Records

Frederick Fayette Dent
Father
Ellen Bray Wrenshall
Mother

Julia Dent's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Julia Boggs Dent PTP
1826–1902
White Haven, St. Louis, Missouri, USA
Parents
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Grandparents
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Julia Dent's Descendants

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Julia Boggs Dent PTP 1826–1902