Capt. Eleazer Stent, born about 1643, died at Branford, Conn., 8 Feb. 1705/6, aged 62 by his gravestone. He was a prominent man in his community, holding many local offices, and was Town Clerk from 1690 for several years. He was confirmed Lieutenant of the Branford Trainband, Oct. 1683, and Captain, May 1695 [Col. Rec. Conn., 3:127; 4:149]. He also served many years as Deputy to the Conn. General Assembly and as Commissioner [Justice] for Branford. His will, dated 9 Apr. l705, codicil 4 Feb. 1705/6, proved 27 Feb. 1705/6, named his wife Elizabeth; three daughters, Dorothy Barnes, Elizabeth Tyler, and Hannah Tyler; sons, Samuel, Eleazer, and Joseph Stent; and gave legacies to his grandchildren Mehitabel Barnes and Elnathan Tyler because they bore the names of his deceased children. The son Joseph died by 1711, and a mutual agreement of his heirs made 28 Nov. 1711 was signed by Samuel Stent, Peter Tiler in right of his wife Elizabeth, Eleazer Stent, John Barnes in right of his wife Dorothy, and John Tiler in right of his wife Hannah. (New Haven Probate Records, 3:82, 338.]
