Joshua Kent, of Dedham

Elizabeth Harding was his aunt.

Origins

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Joseph first appeared in the United States in Dedham, Norfolk, MA. His brother, Joshua who had already been In Dedham as early at 1643, proven when he was admitted to the church in Dedham in September 1644.In November of 1644, Joshua went to England and returned in 1645 with his two brothers, John and Joseph. Joshua had gone back to England in October 1647 with his wife and again returned. Joseph’s approximate age, is shown in a law suit in Braintree, Norfolk, MA. The suit was between Widow Wilson and Thomas Faxon, both of Braintree, Norfolk, MA. Joseph testified on 19 March 1653 and stated that his given age was 16 years. So it is determined that Joseph was about 7 years old and John older, when Joshua brought them over from England. The hypothesis from genealogists is that the boys were either motherless or orphans and that Joseph and possibly John were placed in the custody of their aunt, Elizabeth Hardier of Braintree

Will of Joshua Kent

JOSHUA KENT 22 2 1664 I Joshua Kent of Dedham in the Countye of Suffblke being of good understandinge and memorye through the Mercye of God Make this my Last will My worldly estate I dispose of as followeth First that all my Debts bee paid and the Remainder of my Estate I Giue unto Mary my Wife whom I make my sole Executrix

Joshua Z His Marke

Mtchaell Metcalfe

Peter Woodward His marke

Michaell Metcalfe & Peter Woodward deposed 14 9TM 1664 before me Elea Lusher

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