William Brent Autographs, Memorabilia & Collectibles
WILLIAM BRENT
Born: Circa 1775 in Aquia, Stafford County, Virginia
Died: December 16, 1848
Died: December 16, 1848
Biography
William Brent (1775-1848), from a distinguished Virginia family, was the longtime Clerk of the Circuit Court of the District of Columbia. He had been a cavalry commander in the D.C. militia, rising to the rank of colonel. Brent had served as temporary secretary to Thomas Jefferson, but declined a permanent position.
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WILLIAM BRENT - ANNOTATED DEED SIGNED 06/18/1845 CO-SIGNED BY: THOMAS C. DOWN, BENJAMIN R. MORSELL - HFSID 152190WILLIAM BRENT As County Clerk in the District of Columbia, he acknowledges a land transfer arising from settlement of an estate. Also signed by the parties to the sale, and by two notaries Document signed: "W. Brent Clk", 4 pages, 8¼x13½. Washington, D.C., 1845 June 18.Sale Price $198.00
$220.00
