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Stephen Bent 1752–1822

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 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 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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2 researchers on YourRoots have Stephen Bent in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 11 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 2 independent trees, with linked records

Born 15 JUL 1752 · East Sudbury, Middlesex, MA
Died 19 MAY 1822 · Sterling, NY
Father Elijah Bent
Mother Susanna Stone
Spouse Elizabeth Wright
Siblings Abigail Bent, Dorcus Bent, Elijah Bent, Joel Bent, Nathan Bent, Rufus Bent, Silas Bent, Susannah Bent
Records
1875.FTW
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Immediate Family

Children
No children recorded

Biography

Stephen Bent was born in 1752 in East Sudbury, Middlesex, MA, the child of elijah bent and susanna stone. In 1790, Stephen Bent resided in Dublin, Cheshire, New Hampshire, United States. In 1800, Stephen Bent resided in Dublin, Cheshire, New Hampshire. Stephen Bent married elizabeth wright. Stephen Bent passed away in 1822 in Sterling, NY.

Sources

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    Record 1875.FTW

Life Timeline

1752
Birth of Stephen Bent in East Sudbury, Middlesex, MA
Birth
1790
Stephen Bent resided here in Dublin, Cheshire, New Hampshire, United States
Residence
1800
Stephen Bent resided here in Dublin, Cheshire, New Hampshire
Residence
1810
Stephen Bent resided here in Dublin, Cheshire, New Hampshire, United States
Residence
1822
Death of Stephen Bent in Sterling, NY
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Stephen Bent

This ancestor line traces from Ludd, Kent, England (1415) to East Sudbury, Middlesex, MA (1752) across 11 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Stephen Bent (1752–1822) was born in East Sudbury, Middlesex, MA and died in Sterling, NY. 2 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, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Stephen 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 11 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

Elijah Bent
Father
Susanna Stone
Mother

Stephen Bent's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Stephen Bent PTP
1752–1822
East Sudbury, Middlesex, MA
Parents
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Grandparents
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Stephen Bent's Descendants

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Stephen Bent PTP 1752–1822