Individual Details
John Dent
(1645 - 5 May 1712)
Capt. John Dent (1645-1712) immigrated to Maryland in 1661 fron Yorkshire,England. He inherited the lands of his uncle Thomas Dent, circa 1630 of Gisborough, Yorkshire, England. Under the will in Charles Co. Maryland, which was executed in 1690 and proved in 1708. He owned other estates besides. John was Commissioner and Justice of the Peace, 1679, 1680, 1685 for St. Marys Co. Maryland. He served against the Indians at Susquehanna Fort, 1681 and was Appointed Captain of Chaptico Hundred 1689, Captian of the Foot in 1694. Appointed by Willian and Mary Commission from King Charles II of England and a member of the Kings Council for Maryland. John Dent was one of the earliest settelers of the Province of Maryland in Coolsprings,Charles Co. Maryland.
He was well established as a planter by Sept. 1666, when he entered his cattle marks at court in Charles Co. His early days in the Province were spent in Charles Co. near his kinsman, but he eventually resided in the nothern portion of St. Marys Co. near Charlotte Hall. As early as 1681, he was involved with Josias Fendall, former Governor of the Province, and Capt. John Coode in their attempt to overthrow the rule of Lord Baltimore. They failed at that time but were successful in 1689.
Apparently Capt. Dent discovered the healing qualities of his spring , " Cool Springs" , and word soon spread about its powers and the fight was on between the Dents, the Church and the State over the use and ownership of the spring. In November 1, 1698 The Lower House ordered that a committee be formed to purchase 50 acres for the use of Cool Springs and if the owner objected, then to exercise their rights of eminent domain. So it went.
He was well established as a planter by Sept. 1666, when he entered his cattle marks at court in Charles Co. His early days in the Province were spent in Charles Co. near his kinsman, but he eventually resided in the nothern portion of St. Marys Co. near Charlotte Hall. As early as 1681, he was involved with Josias Fendall, former Governor of the Province, and Capt. John Coode in their attempt to overthrow the rule of Lord Baltimore. They failed at that time but were successful in 1689.
Apparently Capt. Dent discovered the healing qualities of his spring , " Cool Springs" , and word soon spread about its powers and the fight was on between the Dents, the Church and the State over the use and ownership of the spring. In November 1, 1698 The Lower House ordered that a committee be formed to purchase 50 acres for the use of Cool Springs and if the owner objected, then to exercise their rights of eminent domain. So it went.
Events
| Birth | 1645 | Gisborough, Yorkshire, England | |||
| Marriage | 1664 | St. Mary's County, Maryland - Mary Hatch | |||
| Death | 5 May 1712 | Cool Springs, Chaptico Hundred, Mary's Co., Maryland |  |
Families
| Spouse | Mary Hatch (1647 - 1726) |
| Child | Lydia Dent (1677 - 1746) |
| Father | George Dent (1625 - 1694) |
| Mother | Sarah Nichollson (1629 - ) |
Notes
Death
Dent, John, St. Mary's County, 25th Sept., 1711;5th May, 1712.
To son John and hrs., 200 A., "Cumberson," 60 A., "Barnaby" 300 A., "Reading,"' 100 A.., "Evan's Addition.," house and lott at Newportowne, and 215 A.," Providence,'' 200 A, "Pearly Progress.," 250 A., "'Harrison's. Adventure,"' and all land given testator by will of John Harrison., excepting 50 A., "Haphazard."
to son George and hrs,., 50 A., "Haphazard," 324 A., "Freestone Point."
to dau. Mary and hrs "Ashman's Freehold."
to dau. Lydia and hrs 100 A., "St. Anne."
to dau. Anna and hrs., "St. Stephen" and 200 A, "Coldman," and 100 A., "Evan's Reserve."
to dau. Abigail and hrs., 136 A., "Love's Adventure.''
to dau. Christian and hrs., 381 A., "Coldwell's," 25 A. bought out of Trentforke, 200 A., " Horserange. "
Should sd. dau. die without issue., land to revert to hrs. of testator,
In event of son Peter coming into the promise to settle he is to have portion, of lands, devised to son John, also part of "'Horserange" afsd. and 1/2 "Freestone Point" afsd.
To wife personalty, and joint ex. with son John afsd.
Test: Samuel Williamson, James Keech, Henry Davis. 13.442.
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John Dent 33B.14 I SM £269.10.7 May 5 1712
Appraisers: Samuell Williamson, James Keech.
Creditors: John Britte.
Next of kin: George Dent, Sarah Turner [sic: Samuel Turner].
May 5, 1712 - Maryland Prerogative Court. The St. Mary's County, Md. will of John Dent, constituting Mary Dent & John Dent executors was exhibited. Said executors were granted administration. Sureties: Samuel Turner, John Bright.
Source: Maryland Prerogative Court, Testamentary Proceedings, Liber 22, p. 115.