Person:Robert Kent (7)

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15 Feb 1764 - Bought and settled land in Halifax, VA on Poplar Creek of Dan River.
p 215. 15 February 1764 Lewis Jinkins (also Ginkins) of Halifax Co. to Robert Kent of Cumberland Co., for £44, 400 acres on Poplar Cr., beg. at James Davenport's cor. oak in Bird's line ... Estis' line ... All woods, underwoods, ... Signed: Lewis (+) Ginkins. Wit: Thos. Wynne, James Davenport, William Sampson, Obadiah Echols, James (+) Battey. Recorded 20 September 1764. [Halifax County Virginia Deed Books 2, 3, 4, 5, & 6 1759-1769 (Nathalie, VA, The Clarkton Press, 1986), pp 120-121.]

3 Jan 1769 - Halifax County Road Order and Witnessing Deed
3 Jan 1769: Ordered Robert Kent, Robert Kent, Jr., the male tithables at the Quarter of Benjamin Harrison, Gentleman, Jacob Evans, John Moore, John Hendrick and his male tithables, Francis Arnold and his, John Adkinson, Elisha Estes, James Clever and his, Charles Smith, Garrott Fitzgerald, and Joseph Moore to be added to the gang belonging to the road whereof James Davenport is Surveyor [Overseer]. [Halifax County, VA, Court Orders, 6:171]

3 Jan 1769: from William Sampson of Cumberland Co and Parish of Southam to Thomas Davenport Jr. of same, 70 pounds, on the head branches of Poplar Cr., a branch of Dan River, about 300 acres, bounded by Winfrey, Robert Kent, James Davenport. - William Sampson. Wit: John Hendrick, Francis Arnold, Robert Kent, John Hendrick, James Davenport, Joseph Smith. Recorded Aug. 17, 1769. [Halifax County, VA, Deeds 7:419] [also “Halifax County, Virginia Wills, 1792-1797” T. L. C. Genealogy, Miami Beach, FL (1991), 32.]

Oct 1770 - Halifax County Road Order
Francis Arnold appointed overseer of Road from Mirey Creek to Fontaine's House (in room of James Davenport), to be paid for by the male tithables from Davenport brothers, Jacob Evans, John, Joseph, and Alexander Moore, Garrett Fitzgerald, John Hendrick, Robert Kent, Elisha Estes, John Atkinson, Anthony Colquitt, James Gent, and John Borum [Halifax County, VA, Court Orders, 7:?]

17 Mar 1773 - Halifax County Road Order
Male tithables from above to be spent to keep the road clear in and repair. [From http://www.genfiles.com/hendrick/Chronicles1770.pdf]

2 Nov 1773 - Witnessed Deed
2 Nov 1773: from Micajah Estis of H, to Alison Posey of H, for 90 pounds, all that tract of about 190 acres of land in H on both sides of Poplar (Cr?), and bounded by Fountain, Davenport. - Mycaiah Estis Wit: William Kent, Fras. Arnold, Robert Kent. Recorded Dec 16, 1773 [Halifax County, VA, Deed Book 9:177] [also “Halifax County, Virginia, Deed Book 9 (1773-1775)” T. L. C. Genealogy, Miami Beach, FL (1990), 31]

1778/79 - Administrator to Estate of James McCall
p 267. JAMES McCALL Inventory & Appraisement Dated: 17 April 1779. Rob. Kent, Admnr. ... Appraisers: Warham Easley, Macajah Estes, Elisha Estes.

p 267. JAMES McCALL Account of Sales. Names as purchasers: William Kent, John Estes, Allison Posey, John Johnson (two old wigs), Obadiah Kent, Patrick Boyd, Micajah Estes, Robert Kent, Luke Kent, Wm. Powell. Dated: 24 April 1779. [Halifax County, VA, Will Book 1 (1773-1783):267] [also Will Book 1 1773-1783 Halifax County Virginia (Nathalie, VA, The Clarkton Press, 1984), pp 59-60]

p 268. JAMES McCALL Accounts Current. Robert Kent, Admr. 1778 November. To my trouble & expence in his sickness & burying him, to William Kent for a coffin, liquor at sale, Micajah Estes, Elisha Estes & Worham Easley Appraisers, William Kent for wintering a horse. Returned: 17 June 1779. [Halifax County, VA, Will Book 1 (1773-1783):268] [also Will Book 1 1773-1783 Halifax County Virginia (Nathalie, VA, The Clarkton Press, 1984), p 60]

1779 - Witness to Will of James Davenport
p. 308 JAMES DAVENPORT Will Exr: my beloved wife Catrim Davenport & son Bedford Davenport, William Kent & William Boyd. Wit: Alexander Kent, John Boyd, Robert Kent, James Kent. [Halifax County, VA, Will Book 1 (1773-1783):308] [also Will Book 1 1773-1783 Halifax County Virginia (Nathalie, VA, The Clarkton Press, 1984), pp 72-73]

Halifax County is created from Lunenberg County, Virginia.

1. ↑ ^1.0 1.1 Will Transcript.

   [Original located in Halifax County, VA, Will Book 2:114]
   
   In the name of God Amen. I Robert Kent of Halifax County, VA being of sound mind and memory blessed by God, do this thirteenth day of October in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and eighty two make and publish this my last will and testament in manner following. That is to say I recommend my soul to God who gave it and my body to Earth and to be buried in a Christian manner.
   First. I desire all my just debts to be paid and after I give and bequeth as follloweth.
   Item. I lend to my beloved wife, Mary all the goods and Chattells, Land and Tenements during her natural life, and after her death I desire and give the Tract of Land containing four hundred acres more or less to my beloved sons, John Kent and Peterford Kent to be divided equally the upper part of parcel or tract of land including the house and plantation where I now live to Peterford Kent, and the lower end of said tract of land to John Kent.
   Item. I give to my beloved sons Robert Kent and Obediah Kent ten pounds of hard money each and the remainder of my personal Estate to be sold at the discretion of Executor and equally divided amongst my children towit Luke Kent William Kent John Kent Peterford Kent Alexander Kent Candace Arnold Mary Posey and Caty Hendrick.
   And I hereby make and ordain my son Robert Kent and Obediah Kent Executors of this my last will and testament.
   In all things whereof the said Robert Kent and have this day at my hand and seal the day and year above written.
   Signed sealed and witnessed in the presence of us. Warham Easley od. Robert R Kent Christopher Watson Benjamin Word [Ward]
   
   In a court held for Halifax County the 17th day of July 1783 this last will and testament of Robert Kent deceased with Exhibited in Court and the same was proven by the Oathes of two subscribing witnesses unto and the same was ordered to be valid. George Cunningham

2.   Will Abstract, in Chiarito, Marian Dodson, and James Hadley Prendergast. Will books, Halifax County, Virginia. (Nathalie, Virginia: Clarkton Press], c1982-[1989?])
   20-21.

   [Halifax County, VA, Will Book 2]
   p. 114. ROBERT KENT Will. Dated 13 October 1782.
   Beloved wife Mary.
   Beloved sons John Kent and Peterfield Kent.
   Beloved sons Robert Kent & Obadiah Kent.
   Children: Luke Kent, William Kent, John Kent, Peterfield Kent, Alexander Kent, Candace Arnold, Mary Posey, Caty Hendrick.
   Wit: Warham Easly, Christopher (x) Watson, Benjamin Word.
   Recorded 17 July 1783.

3. ↑ Military Record, in Abercrombie, Janice Luck, and Richard Slatten. Virginia Revolutionary publick [sic] claims. (Athens, Georgia: Iberian Publishing Company, c1992)
   2:437.

   Virginia, Rank - Patriotic Service
   Service Source: Abercrombie & Slatten, VA Rev Pub Claims, Vol 2, p. 437
   Service Description: 1) Furnished Supplies