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Trent Family History
Trent Genealogy & Family TreeTrent is an English name from Somerset, England, where the family held a seat. It referred to those who lived near the Trent river. In recent years, it is often used as a given name. The earliest known ancestor--Gilbert de Trent--was recorded in 1327. The family motto is Augeo which means "I increase."
Other spellings of the name include "Trente" and "Trend." Notable people with the surname include American basketball player Gary Trent (Portland Trail Blazers, Toronto Raptors, Dallas Mavericks), American football player Morgan Trent (Cincinnati Bengals, Indianapolis Colts, Jacksonville Jaguars), and American actor Jonathan Trent (Tranaformers: Revenge of the Fallen, Burlesque, Boy Culture). The first Trent to come to America was Jo Trent in Virginia in 1635.
Trent Birth Records
- Name Birth Date Death Date Location
- Alexander Trent -- --, 1766 April 2, 1845
- Robert Trent -- --, 1878 June 1, 1952 Tennessee
- John Trent -- --, 1874 December 0, 1890 Tennessee
- Samuel Franklin Trent -- --, 1869 December 0, 1940 Tennessee
- John Carson Trent -- --, 1845 September 13, 1917 Tennessee
Trent Death Records
- Name Birth Date Death Date Location
- Nicolas Trent -- --, 1785 December 0, 1860 Virginia
- Alexander Trent -- --, 1802 November 16, 1887 Virginia
- Benjamin Trent -- --, 1767 August 5, 2003 Virginia
- John Wilson Trent -- --, 1842 July 26, 1863 Indiana
- Francis Marion Trent -- --, 1849 February 8, 1934 Indiana
