James Kent

Biography

James Kent was born in 1763 and lived through the American Revolution and the founding era of the United States. His long life of 84 years allowed him to witness the transformation of the young nation from colonial dependence to established republic, and to contribute to his community's growth and stability.

Kent passed away in 1847 and was laid to rest at Saint Luke's Church Cemetery. His extended lifetime spanned from the pre-revolutionary period through the antebellum years, making him a living connection to the nation's formative decades.