many years. William Trent died on December 25, 1724. Three slaves were arrested and hanged in 1737 for allegedly poisoning him. Legacy and honors The William Trent House is on the state and national registers for historic places, and is a National Historic Landmark. It is operated as a house museum in Trenton. References External links The William Trent (d. 1724) Ledger, 1703-1709, Overview and more than 230 pages of entries that cover the breadth of his business interests; it is available for research at the Historical Society of Pennsylvania. The ledger has been microfilmed. 1653 births Year of birth uncertain 1724 deaths Politicians from Trenton, New Jersey Members of the Pennsylvania Provincial Assembly Members of the Pennsylvania Provincial Council Kingdom of Scotland emigrants to the Thirteen Colonies Justices of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania History of Trenton, New Jersey Members of the New Jersey General Assembly Speakers of the New Jersey General Assembly Chief Justices of the Supreme Court of New Jersey People of colonial New Jersey