P_10433_1010 – Walter Kent
Walter Kent (1662-1746), London merchant and MP, co-owner of two slaving voyages from London in 1700-1701, both destined for Jamaica. Son of John Kent, Citizen and Merchant Taylor (d. 1694) and Elizabeth nee Hay, and brother-in-law of William Kent (q.v.). His will shows Chidiock Kent as his nephew, who also appears in the will of Charles Kent (q.v.) as an executor, nephew and minor legatee.
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First name: Walter
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Last name: Kent
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Primary cohort: London
Sex: Male
Religion: Church of England
Social background: Trade
Primary outcome: Gentry
Political Affiliation: Tory
Relations
Eleanore Whincopp
Spouse (married 19/04/1688)
Political Offices Held
Parliament
MP for Ludgershall 1698-1700 and 1705-1708.
Bankruptcies
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Geographic experiences
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Internal migrant: No
Foreign born: No
Supplier to slave trade voyages: Don't know
Creditor to slave trade voyages: Don't know
Philanthropy: Don't know
Plantation owner: No
Sources: PROB 11/745/434 HCA 26/3/116 Description: Commander: Posthumus Sallaway. Ship: Crown. Burden: 250 tons. Crew: 50. Owners: John and Ezekiel Halls, George Grubham, Richard Mear, William and Walter Kent, Bigly Wilson, Thomas Lambert, Anthony Reynolds, Robert Sanderson, John Cullier, Thomas Collins and Posthumus Sallaway. 1696 July 6. TASTDB Voyages Nos. 21195, 20128 and 21676. https://www.historyofparliamentonline.org/volume/1690-1715/member/kent-walter-1662-1746
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Crossings (2)
21333 - New Content (1701 - 1702)
Role: Owner
21299 - Mayflower (1700 - 1700)
Role: Owner
Birth
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Death
Date: 1746
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Burial
Date: 21/02/1746
Location: Esher (Surrey)
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Residencies
Kingston-upon-Thames (Surrey)
Learn moreOccupation: Merchant - Levant (Merchant)
'Turkey merchant'
Schools
Merchant Taylor's
Universities
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Inns of Court
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Military training
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Imperial positions
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Apprenticeships
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Livery company affiliations
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Other business activities
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Was slave trading profitable: Don't know
Will
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Town/City: Kingston-upon-Thames (Surrey)
Courts: PCC
Will of Walter Kent of Kingston-upon-Thames made 08/07/1740. He left Chidiock Kent £10, Mrs Ann Morris £20 and the remainder of his estate including real estate and personalty to his 'servant' Jane Morris, whom he made his executrix.
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