"John Kent, b. ca. 1603 (based on his age in 1623,… and the birth of a younger brother before 24 May 1605); d. between 19 June 1631 (will) and 23 June 1633 (probate). John Kent, 's. Thomas, of Upper Wallop, Hants, sacerd. Brasenose Coll., matric. 24 Oct. 1623, aged 19, sup. for B.A. 16 Oct. 1624 …' John and Stephen, named together, received identical legacies in the will of their uncle Richard Pyle (annuities of £8 to be paid out of the income from the parsonage at Idmeston, Wilts). John's will … provided the key that unlocked the mystery of his sister Mary's marriage to Nicholas Easton. That will was made his will 'in the expectation of travel,' which suggests that perhaps John intended to emigrate as his cousin Roger Ludlow had done shortly before."
