Seventh Generation

94. William D TRENT Sr²⁹ was born about 1783 in Virginia. He died after 1860 in Hawkins County, Tennessee. William D TRENT Sr and Charity BURTON were married in 1796 in Grayson County, Virginia.²⁹

95. Charity BURTON²⁹ was born about 1773 in Virginia.²⁹ She died in Mar 1847.²⁹ Children were:

	i.	William D TRENT Jr was born about 1794 in Tennessee.
	ii.	James B Osbourne TRENT29 was born in 1795 in Hawkins County, Tennessee.29 He died after Jul 1860 in Hawkins County, Tennessee.29
	iii.	Alexander TRENT20 was born on 18 Dec 1797 in Tennessee.29 He died on 4 Nov 1873 in Hawkins County, Tennessee.29 From Gloria Rice West <gwest1@cox.net>: Alexander Trent, born 1797 in Virginia. son of William and Charity Burton Osborne Trent. He married Mary Polly Martin, born 1797. They lived in Hancock County, TN and farmed. My cousin, Mary Thelma Cloud Odom told Roy and me that she believed they had slaves. One of these slaves was named Washington James, born 1820 in Virginia. In the 1830 census I found Trent, Alexander: 000010001-10000001. In the 1850 census Alexander Trent is listed: Trent, Alexander 52, Mary 52, Elizabeth 24, Zachariah 22, Pleasant 18, Jesse 12, Madison 9, Washington James 20, T T, Ha-197-29. Mary Martin was the Dau. of William Martin & Lewey (Lucinda) Burton or Lucinda Burton. William Martin's will was dated August 4, 1820 in Hawkins Co. Courthouse. Wit: Francis Winstead Thomas Martin and James Martin. Mary's sister, Margaret Martin Md. Ephraim Winstead, son of Francis Winstead. In Francis Winstead's will, dated September 20, 1842, proven Nov. 7, 1842, he leaves his daughter-in-law, Margaret Winstead, widow of my son Ephraim Winstead, all my property - for her kindness and attention. My daughter-in-law Margaret and my grandson James Winstead to be executrix and executor. Wit: Jesse Cope Paschal Martin. In Hawkins Co. Will Book I we find Francis Winstead and Matthew Winstead witnesses to Eli Overtons will. No date. pg. 392. Francis Winstead and Samuel Burton also witnesses will of John Croson, dated Feb. 6, 1814. Samuel Burton possibly is related to Charity Burton and Lucinda, wife of Wm. Martin. (Notes taken from a letter to Gloria Rice West from Earl E. Cole). Alexander W. Trent, born Dec. 18, 1797 Hawkins Co. TN, died Nov, 4, 1873 in Hancock co. TN; married Mary Martin, born 1798. She was the daughter of William Martin and Lucy Burton. Their children were: William Trent, 1817 - 1858, married Mary Baker Richard Trent, 1823 - 1910, married Nancy Buttery, #2 Jane Bowling, b. 1872. Elizabeth Trent, 1826 - , married Joab Buttery Zachariah Trent, 1828 - , married Susan Pratt Lucy Trent, 1821, married Ambrose Brewer Pleasant Trent, 1832 - 1860, married Alvina Trent Jesse Trent, 1838, never married Madison Trent, 1841 - after 1910, married Zannie Seal, Dau. of Samuel and Nancy Brewer Seal 1830 Census Hawkins Co. TN Alexander Trent 000010001 - 10000001 Code Male 5, 5 - 10, 10 - 15, 15 - 20, 20 - 30, 30 - 40, 40 - 50 etc. 1 male age 20 - 30, 1 m 60 - 70, 1 female 5, 1 female age 50 - 60 This is Alexander Trent, SR., American Rev. Soldier, b. March 29, 1759 in Chesterfield Co. VA, died May 17, 1841 age 82 in Hawkins Co. TN, married Jane Burton 1792 in Grayson Co. VA. Jane died 1843. In 1830 Alexander would have been about 71 years old. Alexander Trent 1110001 - 0021101 His age 40 - 50, wife's age 40 - 50 This is Alexander C. Trent who married Mary Scalf who left Hawkins Co. TN area before 1850. In same area as Wm. Trent. Page 83 of 1830 Census: William Trent 01011001 - 00000001 This is Wm. D. Trent Sr. married Charity Burton 1770 - 1847. She died Spring 1847. Charity made an oath 1843 that she knew Alexander and Jane Burton Trent etc. for her pension application. Alexander Trent 111001 - 210001 This is son of Wm. D. Trent Sr. who married Mary Martin. Zachariah Trent 10001 - 12101, son of Wm. D. who married Neomia Greene #1. Alexander, Wm. SR., and Zachariah lived next door to each in 1830. Now as per the 1830 census Hawkins Co. TN. Alexander Trent 111001 - 210001 His and wife's age between 30 and 40 so both were born in 1790s. 3 son and 3 daughters born before 1830 census was taken. William Trent, 1817, male age 10 -15 Richard, 1823, male age 5 - 10 Lucy, 1821, female age 5 - 10 Elizabeth, 1826, female age 5 Zachariah, 1828, male age under 5 ____female age under 5 Plesant, 1832 Jesse, 1838 James Madison, 1841 My list agrees with Alton Lee Greene's list for Alexander's children. He only showed eight, but there were at least nine. Six born before 1830 and 3 born after 1830. 1850 census Hancock Co. TN Ambrose Brewer, 32, born TN Lucy Brewer Trent, 28, " " Nancy Brewer 2 George Brewer 1 1850 Census Hancock Co. TN Thomas Trent 27 VA Sarah " 29 VA Malissa " 14 Nancy 11, John 7, James 6, Wm 5, Elizabeth 3 I believe he was son of Alexander and Mary Scalf Trent, also he was born in VA as per 1850 census so that eliminates him from being son of Alexander and Mary Martin Trent. 1850 Claiborne Co. TN census Alexander Trent 55 Mary " 55 Isaiah 19, Jemima 18 and others. CL 912 - 607 This is Alexander and Mary Scalf Trent. They were not in TN in 1860 1840 Census Hawkins Co. TN Alexander Trent Sr. 00000000001 - 0010000001 Amer. Rev. Sold m. Jane Burton page 67 Alexander Trent 120001 - 210001 page 67 William Scalf 00001 - 0011 page 73 Alexander Trent 0011001 - 00110001 page 73 Thomas Trent page 73 Alexander W. Trent 1110101 - 0010000001 page 67 Thomas Trent 00001 - 20001 page 73 William Trent 00001 - 10001 page 67 Thomas Martin Sr. 010110001 - 00010001 page 69 Margaret Winstead 01121000001 - 0000101001 So we have 4 Alexander Trents in Hawkins Co. TN census of 1840 Alexander W. Trent age 40 - 50 b. 1790 m. Mary Martin Alexander Trent m. Milta Scalf Alexander Trent Sr. age 80 - 90 3rd Alexander Trent age 30 - 40, b. 1800 - 1810 Thomas Trent page 73 age 20 - 30 lived next door to Alexander Trent who married Milta Scalf Thomas married Sarah. He was son of Alexander and Milta Scalf Trent Alexander W. Trent 1 ma 5, 1m 5 - 10 , 1 f 10 - 15, 1 m 20 - 30, and 1 f age 15 - 20. Alexander and Mary Martin Trents children still at home in 1840. "I believe that Thomas Martin Sr. was a brother to Wm. Martin who m. Lucy. Also James Martin who witnessed Wms. will was probably a brother." by Earl E. Cole, 1997
47	iv.	Virginia Jane "Jensey" TRENT.
	v.	Zachariah G TRENT29 was born in 1802 in Tennessee.29 He died after 1860.29
	vi.	Elizabeth "Betty" TRENT29 was born in 1807 in Grayson County, Virginia.29 She died after 1891 in Hancock County, Tennessee.29
	vii.	Mahala "Haley" TRENT29 was born in 1809 in Hawkins County, Tennessee.29 She died after 1891 in Hancock County, Tennessee.29
	viii.	Richard TRENT29 was born about 1807 in Tennessee. In 1860 he was a Stone Mason in Holland, Hancock County, Tennessee. He died after 1860.29
	ix.	David TRENT29 was born in 1818 in Hawkins County, Tennessee.29 In 1850 he was a Blacksmith in Hancock County, Tennessee. He died about 1857 in Hancock County, Tennessee.29