YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

Create a free account to navigate family trees, view ancestors, and discover connections.

James Brent 1706–1750 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1706

Birth Location: Christ Church Parish, Lancaster, Virginia, USA

Death Date: Apr 1750

Death Location: Christ Church Parish, Lancaster, Virginia, USA

Father: Hugh Brent

Mother: Ellinore Haynes

Spouse(s): Catherine Newton, Elizabeth **

Children(s): Beheathland Brent

James Brent was born in 1706 in Christ Church Parish, Lancaster, Virginia, USA, the child of Hugh Innes Brent And Ellinore Or Elizabeth Haines Or Haynes. James Brent married Catherine Newton, Elizabeth Brent Pinkard, and had children including Beheathland Brent. James Brent passed away in 1750 in Christ Church Parish, Lancaster, Virginia, USA.

Find more search results for James Brent
JB

Reliability Score

This score reflects the reliability of the source family tree. A high rating indicates a trustworthy source with strong data consistency.

Reliability Score:
C
Criteria:
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
  • N/A 0 criteria (Insufficient)

This tree's reliability score:

  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

Biography

  • James Brent was born in 1706 in Christ Church Parish, Lancaster, Virginia, USA, the child of Hugh Innes Brent And Ellinore Or Elizabeth Haines Or Haynes.
  • James Brent married Catherine Newton, Elizabeth Brent Pinkard, and had children including Beheathland Brent.
  • James Brent passed away in 1750 in Christ Church Parish, Lancaster, Virginia, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Hugh Brent
1680–1750
Birth Location: Lancaster County, Virginia, USA
HB
Ellinore Haynes
1685–1725
Birth Location: St Marie's White Chapel, Lancaster County, Virginia, USA
EH

Spouses(s)

Catherine Newton
1707–1761
Birth Location: Charles, York, VA, USA
CN
Elizabeth **
1719–1773
Birth Location: Lancaster, Virginia, USA
E*

Children(s)

Beheathland Brent
1745–1809
Birth Location: Stafford, Stafford, Virginia, United States
BB

James Brent's Ancestors

Self
James Brent
1706–1750
Birth Place: Christ Church Parish, Lancaster, Virginia, USA
Parents
Hugh Innes Brent
1680–1750
Lancaster County, Virginia, USA
Ellinore (or Elizabeth Haines or) Haynes
1685–1725
St Marie's White Chapel, Lancaster County, Virginia, USA
Grandparents
Hugh Brent
1660–1716
Lancaster, Virginia, United States
Katherine (Planter) Swan
1660–1716
Lancaster, Virginia, United States
James Haynes
1659–1711
Northumberland County, Virginia
Elizabeth Williams?
1650–1730
Lancaster, Virginia, United States
Great-Grandparents
Hugh ?
1620–1671
Mary (Ochersone)
1616–1663
Captain Swann
1621–1708
Mary Pratt
1632–1702
Thomas IMMIGRANT
1640–1679
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Col Colony
1585–1638
Judith Greene
1589–1636
Phineas Pratt
1593–1680
Marah Priest
1612–1689
Johis Hayen
1618–
Alicia \Hayen
1618–

James Brent's Descendants

1.
JB
James Brent (1706–Apr 1750) m. Catherine Newton (1707–20 Feb 1761) m. Elizabeth ((Brent) PINKARD) ** (04 Mar 1719–1773)
  1. 1. Beheathland Brent 1745–1809 m. George (Smith) Sr 1740–1809 m. George (SMITH Sr.) √ 1740–1809
    1. 1. Beheathland (SMITH) √ 1771–1856 m. John (S Milton) Laurens 1760–1841
      1. 1. Susanna LAURENS 1795–1850 m. Joseph (Butler) BIRDSONG 1793–1848 m. Joseph (Sephus Joe) Wills 1850–1934
        1. 1. Martha (Susan) Birdsong 1843–1900 m. George (Washington) Hammond 1841–1870
        2. 2. Lavina BIRDSONG 1832–
        3. 3. John (Freeman "Hawk Bill") BIRDSONG 1830–1930
        4. 4. James (J H) BIRDSONG 1822–1897
        5. 5. Ellen Birdsong 1825–
        6. 6. Martha (Susan "Mattie") Birdsong 1836–1928
      2. 2. George (Washington) Lawrence 1789–1854
      3. 3. Lucy Lawrence 1803–1877
      4. 4. Lydia Lawrence 1803–1812
      5. 5. Martin (Allen) Lawrence 1809–1875
      6. 6. Andrew (Jackson) Lawrence 1815–1845
      7. 7. John (Milton) Lawrence 1811–1873
      8. 8. Silas Lawrence 1801–1861
      9. 9. Mary Lawrence 1791–1794
      10. 10. Bennett (B) Lawrence 1793–1862
      11. 11. Thomas (B Tom) Lawrence 1798–1873
      12. 12. James (C Jimmie) Lawrence 1796–1862
      13. 13. Homer (Milton) Lawrence 1805–1869
      14. 14. Thomas (Asbury) Lawrence 1813–1897
      15. 15. Willis (A) Lawrence 1816–1907

James Brent's Timeline

3 Records

1706
1706
Birth of James Brent in Christ Church Parish, Lancaster, Virginia, USA
Christ Church Parish, Lancaster, Virginia, USA
1727
26 July 1727
Age 21
James Brent was married
None
1750
Apr 1750
Age 44
Death of James Brent in Christ Church Parish, Lancaster, Virginia, USA
Christ Church Parish, Lancaster, Virginia, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1706
    Event Place: Christ Church Parish, Lancaster, Virginia, USA

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 26 July 1727

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: Apr 1750
    Event Place: Christ Church Parish, Lancaster, Virginia, USA
Find more search results for James Brent

About YourRoots

Family Tree Map

Explore your family tree geographically

Import your GEDCOM file to transform your family tree into an interactive global map. See your roots laid out visually and understand your true geographic heritage.

Powerful tools like "Trace Back To Me" instantly map your family's migration paths from a chosen ancestor all the way back to you.

LEARN MORE
AI Genealogy Research

Discover ancestors beyond "end-of-line" automatically

Import your family tree and let AI expand it for you. AI Ancestor Finder scans "end-of-line" ancestors to uncover their parents across hundreds of family lines at once. AI Deep Research analyzes selected ancestors and family clusters, suggesting relevant records and next steps.

Turn on Auto Research Mode to get new discoveries daily or weekly, so your tree keeps growing even while you're away.

LEARN MORE
DNA Match

Find more DNA matches across all DNA tests

Combine your DNA data with your family tree to unlock the full power of YourRoots DNA Match. Connect with relatives across major testing services — Ancestry, 23andMe, MyHeritage, and more.

View your matches' maps and trees to identify shared ancestors, and soon you'll be able to add them directly to your own tree and map.

LEARN MORE
Ancestry Reports

Ancestry DNA analysis that goes deeper than others

Unlock exclusive reports that reveal your deeper origins.

  • Deep Ancestry Report — Analyze 130+ ethnicities, sub-regions, and 1,800+ communities in one detailed view.
  • Global & Native American Reports — Developed with Stanford researchers to uncover hidden ancestries across all 22 chromosomes.
  • Ancient DNA Series — Compare your DNA with 1,000+ ancient genomes from Viking, Celtic, and early American civilizations.
LEARN MORE