Thomas Dent

Thomas was born after 1660.  Thomas' father was Hon. Thomas Dent of St. Mary's County, Maryland and his mother was Rebecca Wilkinson.  His paternal grandparents were Peter Dent of Gisborough, Yorkshire, Eng. and Margaret Nicholson; his maternal grandparents were Rev. William Wilkinson of Yorkshire, England and Naomy Hewes. He had three brothers and two sisters, named William, Peter, George, Margaret and Barbara.  He was the second oldest of the six children.