Good afternoon Leah,

I am also related to a John Dent, however mine was born in Virginia, USA in the mid-1700's. He was a representative to the Continental Congress (the group that wrote our constitution) and was friends with George Washington.

Perhaps part of the family came to the US ?

Are you in IOM ? If so, can you look in the phone book and see if there are any Conkeys listed ?

Regards,
Sally