Will of Alexander Trent of Southam parish in Cumberland Co., VA
written. 9 Dec 1750, proved. July Court 1751.
son Peter Field Trent - 2,000 acres called “Brooks’s” in Albemarle and Cumberland counties (appears to be under age, but the will is faded) [But is an executor. gfb]
son Alexander Trent
daughter Elizabeth Trent (under 16)
wife Frances Trent
Exrs: my two sons Alexander Trent, Peter Field Trent, wife Frances Wit: James Terry, William Womack, William Trigg, Samuel Allen.
Sources
Smith family records; Cumberland County wills; Henrico County wills--father's LWT of 1703 and probate leaving entire estate to wife and only child (son).
WikiTree profile Trent-161 created through the import of Stanley Family Tree.ged on Jul 27, 2012 by Ann Stanley.
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Ursula Rebecca Branch cannot be the wife of Alexander Trent II, as he died 1751 naming his wife Frances in his will written 9 Dec 1750. Ursula lived until 17 Oct 1768. Unless, of course, he got a divorce from her, which is unlikely in that time period, or it would probably be well documented. If you agree, please remove her as his wife.