By 1693, Trent had immigrated with his brother James to the British colonies, and settled in Philadelphia. As a merchant trader, he became quite wealthy, eventually being one of the most affluent men in the city. He had extensive trading interests in furs, goods, and slaves, with contacts/clients in the colonies, Caribbean colonies and England.
By 1693, Trent and his brother James immigrated to the British colonies and settled in Philadelphia as merchants. As a successful trader, he became very wealthy, eventually becoming one of the wealthiest men in the city. He had extensive trading interests in furs, goods, and slaves, with connections across various colonies, Caribbean colonies, and England.