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Peter Bent 1653–1717

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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 3 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 3 trees
Death year and location consistent across 3 trees

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B Reliability
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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
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3 researchers on YourRoots have Peter Bent 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: B — verified across 3 independent trees, with linked records

Born 15 Oct 1653 · Sudbury, Massachusetts, USA
Died 3 Mar 1717 · Marlboro
Father Peter Bent Sr
Mother Elizabeth
Children Abigail Bent, Beulah Bent, Elizabeth Bent, Jabez Bent, John Bent, Peter Bent
Siblings Elizth Bent, Hopestill Bent, Jno Bent, Joseph Allen Bent
Records
U.S. and International Marriage Records, … North America, Family Histories Massachusetts, Compiled Birth, Marriage, and … Massachusetts, Compiled Marriages
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Researchers connected through Peter Bent 1653–1717

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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded

Biography

The story of Peter Bent began in 1653 in Sudbury, Massachusetts, USA. Peter Bent had children including abigail bent, beulah bent, elizabeth bent, jabez bent, john bent, peter bent. Peter Bent passed away in 1717 in Marlboro.

Sources

  1. 1
    Marriage Records U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900

  2. 2
    Record North America, Family Histories

  3. 3
    Birth Records Massachusetts, Compiled Birth, Marriage, and Death Records

  4. 4
    Marriage Records Massachusetts, Compiled Marriages

Life Timeline

1653
Birth of Peter Bent in Sudbury, Massachusetts, USA
Birth
1705
Peter Bent was married in Marlborough, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA
Marriage
1717
Death of Peter Bent in Marlboro
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Peter Bent

This ancestor line traces from Penton-Grafton, England (1629) to Sudbury, Massachusetts, USA (1653) across 2 generations.

Direct Lineage
generations

Frequently Asked Questions

Peter Bent (1653–1717) was born in Sudbury, Massachusetts, USA and died in Marlboro. 3 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, 3 researchers on YourRoots have Peter 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

Peter Bent Sr
Father
Elizabeth
Mother

Peter Bent's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Peter Bent PTP
1653–1717
Sudbury, Massachusetts, USA
Parents
Unknown
Unknown
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Peter Bent's Descendants

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Peter Bent PTP 1653–1717