William Kent papers, 1764-1797

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William Kent papers, 1764-1797

Receipts regarding his services as master to the sloop Congress, and a few family notes. 1764-1797.

0.2 linear ft. (1 wallet)

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Kent family.

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Kent, William Henry, active 1880

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Son of Elisha and Susanna (Ford) Kent, of Marshfield, Mass., and descendant of John Kent who came from England in 1645. In 1772 he married Mary Sampson and they had several children. For many years he was engaged in coastwise trade on the sloop Congress. (from Richards. Hist. of Marshfield) (blue index cards) From the description of William Kent papers, 1764-1797 (Detroit Public Library). WorldCat record id: 440817073 ...

Congress (Sloop)

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