Early life Kent was born in Bridlington, East Riding of Yorkshire, and baptised on 1 January 1686, as William Cant. His parents were William and Esther Cant (née Shimmings).
Early life Kent was born in Bridlington, East Riding of Yorkshire and baptised on 1 January 1686, as William Cant. His parents were William and Esther Cant (née Shimmings).