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Thomas Kent 1844–1919

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2 researchers on YourRoots have Thomas Kent in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 24 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 10 Jan 1844 · Portland, , Victoria, Australia
Died 02 Mar 1919 · Clayton, Victoria, Australia
Father Thomas Kent
Mother Mary Ann Dickson
Spouse Ann Boneham
Children Agnes Priscilla Kent, Arthur Alexander Kent, David Kent, Dora Lydia May Hickey Kent, Edward Hamilton Kent, Eveline Ethel Kent, Florence Lydia Kent, Fredrick John Reuben Kent, Gertrude Sarah Rebecca Kent, Linda Gertrude Kent, Myrtle Kent, Nevin Keildsen Kent, Phillip Reginald Milledge, Sydney Kent, Thomas Josiah Kent
Siblings Annie Kent, Charles Kent, David Kent, Edward Kent, George Alexander Kent, Henry Kent, James Kent, Jane Kent, John Kent, Laura May Kent, Mary Ann Kent, Mr Kent
Records
Australia, Birth Index, 1788-1922 Australia, Death Index, 1787-1985 Australia, Electoral Rolls, 1903-1980 Australia, Marriage Index, 1788-1950 Victoria, Australia, Death Index Victoria, Australia, Marriage Index Findagrave Victoria, Australia, Birth Index, 1837-1917
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Immediate Family

Biography

In 1844, Thomas Kent entered the world in Portland, Victoria, Australia, born to thomas kent and mary ann dickson. In 1851, Thomas Kent resided in West Harnham, Wiltshire, England. In 1917, Thomas Kent resided in Dandenong, Flinders, Victoria, Australia. Thomas Kent married ann boneham, ann milledge, and had children including agnes priscilla kent, arthur alexander kent, david kent, dora lydia may hickey kent, edward hamilton kent, eveline ethel kent, florence lydia kent, fredrick john reuben kent, gertrude sarah rebecca kent, linda gertrude kent, myrtle kent, nevin keildsen kent, phillip reginald milledge, sydney timothy kent, thomas josiah kent. Thomas Kent passed away in 1919 in Clayton, Victoria, Australia.

Sources

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    Birth Records Australia, Birth Index, 1788-1922

  2. 2
    Death Records Australia, Death Index, 1787-1985

  3. 3
    Record Australia, Electoral Rolls, 1903-1980

  4. 4
    Marriage Records Australia, Marriage Index, 1788-1950

  5. 5
    Death Records Victoria, Australia, Death Index

  6. 6
    Marriage Records Victoria, Australia, Marriage Index

  7. 7
    Record Findagrave

  8. 8
    Record Victoria, Australia, Birth Index, 1837-1917

Life Timeline

1844
Birth of Thomas Kent in Portland, Victoria, Australia
Birth
1851
Thomas Kent resided here in West Harnham, Wiltshire, England
Residence
1917
Thomas Kent resided here in Dandenong, Flinders, Victoria, Australia
Residence
1919
Death of Thomas Kent in Clayton, Victoria, Australia
Death
1924
Thomas Kent resided here in Portland, Wannon, Victoria, Australia
Residence

Oldest Ancestor Line from Thomas Kent

This ancestor line traces from Scotland (1275) to Portland, Victoria, Australia (1844) across 24 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Thomas Kent (1844–1919) was born in Portland, , Victoria, Australia and died in Clayton, Victoria, Australia. 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.
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Related Records

Thomas Kent
Father
Mary Ann Dickson
Mother

Thomas Kent's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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Thomas Kent PTP
1844–1919
Portland, , Victoria, Australia
Parents
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Grandparents
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Thomas Kent's Descendants

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Thomas Kent PTP 1844–1919
  1. 1. Sydney Timothy Kent PTP 1881–1947