There were major renovations to both the Allen Hunter Cemetery and the Jacob Hunter Cemetery this past year. All of the old monuments in the Allen Hunter Cemetery were cleaned and two monuments that were falling over were provided new concrete foundations. The Allen Hunter stone was re-lettered, cleaned, and re-sealed.

Monuments at the Jacob Hunter Cemetery were cleaned and seven new markers were installed. New monuments were made for: Judith Lee Hunter b. 1/6/1791 d. 8/8/1852; Mary Bess Hunter b. 1811 d. 1887; Jacob Hunter b. 1/18/1809 d. 12/21/1874; Mary Moore Duncan Hunter b. 5/1/1814 d. 8/21/1896; Thomas Riley Hunter b. 10/19/1834 d. 8/25/1866; Susan Sanders Hunter b. 1840 d. 3/16/1864; and Lyndia Spiller Hunter b. 10/6/1819 d. 2/8/1876. There were three monument companies that provided bids on the restoration project. American Monuments of Marion was selected to do the work. The cost was $ 2,059. This work represents major improvements to the cemeteries.

Monuments were provided for people who had never had one and for the graves where the stones were no longer legible. As additional funds are raised, more monuments will be purchased.

Mr. Ted Peck writes:

"My mother's (Helen Lee White Peck) grandfather was Dr. Charles T Hunter of Springerton, IL. His grandfather, in turn, was Emmanuel Hunter. Thus my interest in the Hunter genealogy. My brother, Raymond, who died a few years ago, did the hard work of accumulating genealogical facts before the availability of computers and good genealogical software. These new innovations make the processes of genealogy easy."

The enclosed "Ahnentafel" Report prepared by Mr. Ted Peck represents a format that organizes the names of the ancestors by generation, and which provides space for reporting all the facts and notes that one might have collected about that individual. Mr. Peck stated, "I sincerely hope that some of you have some information which might supplement that which shows in my Ahnentafel Report. Equally important would be your letting me know of places where my notes are mistaken!"

In addition to providing the very detailed Ahnentafel Report included with this edition of the Newsletter, Mr. Peck also provided a two-page insert providing a sketch of the Reverend D. A. Hunter, son of the Reverend Allen Hunter, that was taken from a 1905 writing by J.F. Wilcox.

The Trust is grateful to Mr. Peck for sharing his research. Anyone wanting to correspond with Ted Peck may write to him at 6855 Pea Neck Road, St. Michaels, Maryland 21663

Thanks to the generous support of several, the Trust remained financially sound throughout 1997. The Trust spent $ 1,470 on maintenance during 1997 ensuring that both the Allen Hunter and Jacob Hunter Cemeteries were mowed and maintained in a respectable condition. In addition, there were major expenditures related to cleaning, refurbishing, and installing new markers.

Attached to this Newsletter is the detail on all income and expenditures for the Trust in 1997.

For those wishing to donate additional funds, the Jacob Hunter Trust is registered with the IRS as a Tax Exempt 501 (c) (13) organization. Our Federal Identification Number is 37-6135793.

Future investment in our cemeteries will include purchasing additional markers for people who have never had one, making fence repairs at the Allen Hunter Cemetery, and repainting signs at both cemeteries. Our family cemeteries are now being maintained in a way that we can all feel proud.

Installing the new markers at the Jacob Hunter Cemetery

The new monuments along with the originals

The Reverend Allen Hunter and wife Elizabeth's monument after it was refurbished

Restoration of the tall monuments at the Allen Hunter Cemetery

Mr. C.E. "Ted" Peck's contribution to this newsletter is but one example of how computers have revolutionized the practice of genealogical research. In the last few years there has been enormous progress made by companies providing computer software to assist interested researchers to compile extensive family histories. One company, Broderbund, developed a product called Family Tree Maker that has enticed many into the hobby of developing extensive family histories. Even more exciting is the ever growing volumes of historical data this company makes available on compact discs. Now a computer can search a CD containing hundreds of thousands of records saving countless hours of research. Further, people can now post their family trees on a web site for others to access.

The Trust would like to hear from anyone interested in utilizing this new technology to develop family histories. Broderbund can be contacted at 800/548-1804, or online at: www.familytreemaker.com.

The Jacob Hunter Trust Newsletter 10202 Briggs Road Marion, IL 62959-5844

Phone: 618/985-2814 Fax: 618/985-2933 rhunter@midwest.net

Richard H. Hunter, Editor, Jacob Hunter Trust, 10202 Briggs Road, Marion, Illinois 62959

Reverend D. A. Hunter - Pastor of Christian Church, Herrin, Illinois

The subject of this brief sketch, whose labors in the ministry have made his name a familiar household word over half a dozen or more states and territories in the West, is a native-born Williamson County product, where he first saw the light on a farm near Herrin. His father was Allen Hunter, who bought the farm when his son was one year old, and where he lived to the ripe old age of 83. He was a United Baptist preacher, preaching the Gospel Sundays and working his farm weekdays for upwards of fifty years. The son followed in the footsteps of the father, remaining on the farm and in the local schools until 18 years old, when he spent a year in the college at Enfield. Two years at McLeansboro, followed by two more at Enfield, closed his school days, when he turned his attention to teaching as a profession. He had sandwiched teaching between terms at College up to this time, but from this period forward for thirteen years he did little else. He married at the age of 22, while at Enfield the second time. His wife's name was Florence Garrison.

He first joined the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, with which body he remained until 26 years old. At the age of 26, he joined the Christian Church and occasionally preached for them, but it was not until he was 33 that he laid aside all other business and gave himself up to the work of the ministry. He first evangelized in White County for three years and spent two years in Southern Illinois and Indiana, when he took a pastorate at Gurnee, in Lake County, Northern Illinois. From the first he has been active and successful as a minister, laboring and traveling extensively in Illinois, Indiana, Missouri, Kansas, Nebraska, South Dakota and Oklahoma, but whether as evangelist or Missionary or settled as a pastor he was always successful and welcomed to his flock.

The following are the principal places where he has labored: On leaving Gurnee, where he spent one year, he went to Lynnville, Morgan County; then to Princeton, the County Seat of Bureau Co, then to KesKerk County, Iowa, where he served the church at Delta and Sigourney for four years. This was followed by two years at Laurels, when he resigned and took charge of the church at Jefferson, Green County, Iowa, where he stayed for seven years, the first two as pastor, and the balance of the time as Evangelist, part of the time under the direction of the Missionary Board. He served the church at Augusta, Butler County, Kansas, two years, then to Galena, near the Southeast corner of the state. He then received a call to serve the church at Herrin, his native town, where he is now settled since March, 1904.

Mr. Hunter has a vigorous and active brain, which brooks no limit in knowledge, but seeks to compass as wide a field as possible. He has studied medicine, psychology, osteopathy, as well as matters of general interest and utility connected with the ministry. He has never practiced medicine as a profession, and osteopathy but six months, filling the pulpit Sundays meanwhile. He took his degree in psychology from Dr. Parkyn of Chicago, confining his work generally to the ministry. He at one time took some interest in Fraternal Insurance and organized the Order of Giant Oaks, now consolidated with the American Guild at Richmond, Va. He is a member of the Modern Woodsmen and A. O. U. W. besides the greater orders of Odd Fellows, Knights of Pythias, and Knights Templar.

He has three sons and one daughter living and grown to maturity. His eldest son, E. E. Hunter, is an electric light and steam engineer at Oklahoma City, Okla. His second son, C. R. Hunter, is a train dispatcher of Boone, Iowa., and his third son, Marshall, is the editor and publisher of the Herrin Daily Promoter. His daughter, Mildred Lee Hunter, lives in Joplin, Mo. His youngest child, Dempsey Dale, died of diphtheria last December.

Mr. Hunter comes of a vigorous and long-lived stock on both sides. His mother, whose maiden name was Elizabeth Lee, of the Virginia family of Lee's is still living on the old homestead near Herrin, at the age of 84.

Lafayette Hunter was "one of the men who had charge of the schools, that are remembered as being strong, successful school men by many of our citizens". He is listed as being involved in 1889-90.

Clyde Hunter was listed as a member of the Choir of Christian Church in Carterville, singing Bass.

Phone: 618/985-2814 Fax: 618/985/2933 e-mail: rhunter@midwest.net
Temporary Website: http:\\www.mindspring.com\~eehiv\\JHTNewsletter\index.htm

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1 Charles Thomas HUNTER M.D. Born I Jun 183910 in Mcleansboro, Williamson Co., Ill. Died I I Mar 1914 in White Co., 111. Buried in Springerton, Ill. cemetery. Education University of Tennessee Medical School.

Raised on a farm in Southern Illinois with ten brothers and sisters. At 23 he enlisted in the Union Army as a medical student. His description upon enlistment reads 5-feet nine inches, light complexion, brown eyes, and dark hair. Served under Sherman from 20 Aug 1862 to 9 Jul 1865. Served in Company F9 of the Illinois 128th from 26 Sep 1862 - 21 Jul 1864. Then transferred to the 9th Illinois Mounted Infantry. During the seige of Atlanta, the 9th Illinois reorganized, Hunter was given 2nd Lt. for meritorious conduct and given command of Company F. Fought in 96 skirmishes or battles, receiving a pistol wound through the shoulder in hand-to-hand combat near Sandersvillie, Ga., where he led sixty men against 400 confederate soldiers. This shoulder wound later produced some paralysis in the arms and hand in Georgia. Ultimately was promoted to the rank of Captain and discharged in Louisville, Ky. on July 9, 1865.

Went to medical school after the Civil War in Chicago and at University of Tennessee in Nashville.

1865 -began practice in Marion, Ill.

Practiced medicine as a country doctor, sometimes taking his grandchildren on his horse and buggy visits to sick patients.

Dr. Hunter served one term as White County Superintendent of Schools.

He was a member of the Christian church, and the A.F.M.

He voted the democratic ticket.

Died of valvular disease of the heart and oedema of the lungs.

His will left his wife two pieces of real property: part of Block 1 in downtown Springerville, Ill., and his undivided two-elevenths interest in the Allen Hunter homestead in Williamson Co., Ill.

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2 Allen HUNTER Reverend. Born 25 Oct 181328 in Davidson Co., later Robertson co., Tenn. Locations 1838/1841 in Williamson Co., III/Jackson Co., Ill./Williamson Co. Died I Apr 1896 in Marion, Williamson Co., Ill. Buried in Allen Hunter cemetery. Occupation¹⁰².

1838-1841 lived in Williamson Co., Ill.

1841-1844 - Farmed in Jackson Co., Ill..

1844-death lived in Williamson Co.

1847 -Primitive Baptist Minister

1852 -7 Sep 1852, Manuel, residing in Williamson Co., sold to Allen Hunter, for $550 the land he had purchased in 1829 and 1839. Allen Fanned his father's homestead of 120 Acres in Marion, Illinois¹⁰²

Had 15 children with Elizabeth Lee

1873 - founded the Pleasant Hill Baptist Church in Marion, Williamson County, Ill. He was a Democrat and first voted for Van Buren. He belonged to the FMBA

3 Elizabeth LEE. Born 7 Dec 182028 in White Co., Ill. Died 21 Jul 1910 in Williamson Co., 111. Buried in Allen Hunter Cemetery.

Had 15 children with Allen Hunter

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4 Emmanuel HUNTER. Born 17 Sep 1787²⁸ in near Columbia, Richland Co.,(Charleston?), S. C. Locations in Raised in Tennessee. Died 7 Jan 1874 in Williamson Co., Ill. Buried in Jacob Hunter Cemetery - Williamson Co., Ill. Occupation Primitive Baptist preacher and farmer.

May have been from Halifax Co., N. C.

1793- family moved to Davidson (afterwards Robertson and Cheatham County, Tennessee)

Was a farmer and Primitive Baptist Preacher

War of 1812- fought the Creek Indians with his brother and cousins, the Lees

War of 1812, in Captain McConnick's Militia company - Davidson Co., Tenn. 1814-January - May, Pvt. in Capt A. Allen's Co. Col. Napier's Reg't., West Tennessee Militia Infantry

Blackhawk War-1832- fought the Sac and Fox Indians in Illinois as a corporal.

1825 - Heirs of Jacob Hunter - Manuel, Isaac, Matthew Hunter; Thomas and Elizabeth Hunter Fulin [Freeland]; and Timothy And Sally Hunter Durett [Durard], sold Jacob Hunter's property in Davidson Co., Tenn.⁴⁹

Emmanuel had nine children with Judith. Later had four more children with Mary Best 17 Mar 1829. Emmanuel, residing in Franklin Co., Ill. bought 80 acres, East half of northwest quarter of section 34, Township 8, South Range, 2 East of the 3rd principal meridian

15 May 1832- 2 Aug 1832 - served in Capt. Holman company of Illinois Mounted Volunteers, rank of first corporal

16 Feb 1839 Emmanuel residing in Franklin Co., Ill., bought 40 acres-Southwest quarter of northeast quarter of Section 34, Township 8, South Range, 2 East of the 3rd principal meridian

Local folklore described Manuel as a tall, large-built man with fair complexion, blue eyes, and a violent temper, looking much like a large, red-faced Irishman.

Manuel and Judith were part of the historic Sanders Brother Wagon Train to Illinois Lived in one room log cabin with a loft. Still existing in 1988.

1850 Census of Williamson Co., Ill.: Manuel Hunter, age 63; Judith Hunter, 58; Isabella Hunter, 20, Ill.; Margana A., 2, Ill.; John A. Sanders, 10, Ill..

7 Sep 1852, Manuel, residing in Williamson Co., sold to Allen Hunter, for $550 the land he bad purchased in 1829 and 1839.

26 Sep 1855 - bought from E. and M. Gouer part of the North West Quarter of the south East quarter of Section 25 in Township 8, south of range 2 East, beginning at the northwest comer of said tract. Also bought 40 acres for $50 South East quarters of the North West quarter of Section 25 in Township 8, South of range 2 East in Williamson Co.

January 1874 - Will granted all of estate to his wife, Mary, and after her death to two youngest daughters Lidda A and Milla A. Estate included 1 cow and calf, a lot of hogs, 12 head of sheep, farming tools, spinning wheel, a loom, clock, and furniture. All valued at $243.50

5 Judith LEE. Born 6 Jan 1791²⁸ in Fluvanna, Va. Died 8 Aug 1852 in Williamson Co., 1ll..

They had nine children. Allen was the fourth

Manuel and Judith were part of the historic Sanders Brother Wagon Train to Illinois

In her father's will "part be made equal to the rest of her sisters after allowing a credit of $460 which her husband also received by one stud horse and a receipt and part of the season of said horse.

6 Charles Brooke LEE Rev., Elder. Born 1792 in Kentucky. Died Dec 1858 in Jackson, Ill..

Preacher/Baptist/Grist Mill-1850, Jackson Co., Ill.

Served with several Primitive Baptist Churches from 1820-1840.

Served as minister for several churches in White, Williamson, and Hamilton Counties in southern Illinois from 1820-1858.

Charter member of the Lick Creek Church, organized 23 Dec. 1820 near Norris City, White County, Illinois. He is also listed as pastor there.

From July, 1824 to February 1830 also associated with Rector Fork Church, Middle Fork of Saline Creek Baptist church, Hopewell Meeting House, and Bethlehem church. September 1827 appointed messenger to the Little Wabash Association from Muddy river Association of Churches.

In 1841 he broke with the primitive baptists and went with the Moor Party of the Missionary Baptists.

24 Sep 1851, in Jackson County, Illinois, performed a marriage.

Had eleven children

Died of pneumonia

Will probated 7 Feb 1859

7 Mary GRIFFIN. Borm 1794 in Kentucky.

Nicknamed "Polly"

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8 Jacob HUNTER. Born Circa 1755²⁸ in N. Carolina or England. Locations 1793 in moved to Tennessee from South Carolina. Died 1806 in Davidson Co., Tenn.

Soldier of South Carolina in Revolution (DAR Patriot Index)

Had 6 or 8 children

Family folklore -Hunters were of Irish Protestant stock. Immigrated to North Carolina from Ireland

1763 - It is believed that he and Mary came to Richland County, S. C. from Henry Co., N. C. Revolutionary War - Member of the First Council of Safety in South Carolina. Member of Captain Andrew Cummings' Company of Volunteer Militia from Salteatchers and Edisto District. Attached to the Colleton. County Regiment of Foot for Orangeburg and nearby districts in 1775. Served under General Wilson, enlisting 16 July 1777 in the 3rd. South Carolina Regiment, commanded by Colonel William Thompson.

1780 -Served 72 days in the Loyalist Militia.⁶⁸

30 Nov. 1784 -Received warrant #2228 for Revolutioary War Service.

5 Sep. 1785 - acquired 640 acres on the Savannah Creek Tributary of the Congee River, District of Orangeburg, South Carolina

1790 - Listed in census of South Carolina in Richland Co., having one male over 16, two under16, and two females.

Jacob's brother, Dempsey, is also listed in the same census.

15 Oct 1793-Jacob and Mary acquired 220 acres on Cumberland River and land on both sides of Sycamore Creek in Robertson County (now Cheatham Co.) Tennessee

1793 - Among neighbors in Robertson Co. were (1) Thomas Hunter, a cousin or brother (2) Allen Hunter, a brother of Jacob, (3) David Hunter, Jacob's brother, (4) Frederick Hunter, and (6) Matthew R. Hunter

1794 - In S.C., brother, Dempsey Hunter, was selected as Captain of the militia company serving the area between Columbia and Fairfield 6 Aug. 1807 - granted 600 acres in Rutherford Co., Tenn. in return for Wan-ant #2228 (above)

1807 - Administrators of Estate were Mary "Polly" Boone and Braxton Lee. Inventory shows hogs, cattle, fowl, household goods

I Jul 1809 - Warrant 2228 deeded him property in Rutherford Co., Tenn

19 Sep 1811 - Jacob's estate divided between wife, Polly Hunter, and his six children.⁴⁸ 1825 - Heirs, Manuel, Isaac, Matthew Hunter; Thomas and Elizabeth Hunter Fulin [Freelend]; and Timothy And Sally Hunter Durett [Durard], sold Jacob Hunter's property in Davidson Co., Tenn.⁴⁹

9 Polly (Mary) BOONE [now known to be Mary "Polly" DANCER, daughter of Peter].

Was sister to Daniel Boone [since disproven]

Reputed to be mean to her slaves²⁸

Short, heavy-set, dark of skin and eyes.

10 Braxton LEE. Born 2 Aug 1766²⁸ in Goochland, Va. Locations 1796 in Fluvanna Co., Va. Died 8 Apr 1841 in Davidson Co., Tenn.

21 Feb 17917 - Fluvanna Co., Va., with Abraham Murry, purchased 4 male slaves, 2 female slaves and three children plus various articles of property.

11 Oct 1803 - included in will of his uncle, Benjamin

Will, probated 5 May 1841

War of 1812, in Captain McCormick's Militia company - Davidson Co., Tenn.

3 Apr 1816, in Tennessee sold 150 acres of land in estate of Stephen Lee located in Pulaski, Ky. to Drury Lee.

Will, probated 5 May 1841, lists property and slaves

11 Elizabeth Ann HATCHER. Born 7 Jul 1768²⁸ in Henrico Co., Va. Died 23 Nov 1807 in Davidson Co. Tenn¹⁰. Occupation 8 Children.

12 Charles LEE. Born 1736. Died 1806.

13 Abigail CRAFFORD. Born 1757. Died I Nov 1829101 in Putnam, Indiana. Buried in La Follette Cemetery.

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20 Stephen LEE. Born About 1735/1743⁴¹ in Goochland Co., Va. Locations 29 Jan 1819 inPulaski, Ky. Died 1809 in Pulaski Co., Ky.

21 Anna POOR. Born 1745²⁸ in Goochland Co., Va. Died Before 1813/1816⁴² in Franklin Co., Tenn.

22 Archibald HATCHER. Born 1723. Locations in resided Virginia.

23 Born 1730.

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40 John LEE Sr. Born ²⁸ in Goochland Co., Va. Died 2 Oct 1770 in Goochland Co., Va.

41 Lucy (Lucey) EUBANK. Born 1710⁴¹. Died 24 Jul 1771 in Goochland Co., Va.

42 Thomas POOR. Born 1721²⁸ in Goochland Co., Va. Died 1 Feb 1788 in Goochland Co., Virginia.

9 Oct 1744 - Received Deed of property from Thomas Poor, Sr.¹⁰⁰ p 434, Book#4, 1742-1745

43 Elizabeth MOSELY. Born 1725²⁸. Died 1801.

9 Oct 1744 - John Moseley Deeded property to Thomas Poor, Jr. & Elizabeth Poor^l00, p. 433 Book #4,1742-1745

44 Henry HATCHER Reverend. Born 1685 in Virginia. Died in Moved to Cumberland Co.⁴¹.

Lived St. James Southam Parish, Goochland Co., Va.

18 Nov. 1735 - Deed - Henry held land on south side of James River^100B, p. 204

45 Susannah WILLIAMSON. Born 1693.

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80 John LEE. Died 1757 in Goochland Co., Va.

Research: Witnesses to Deed 30 Jan 1734 of John Sanders to Allen Howard: John Lee, Abigail Lee^l00B

14 Mar 1734 Witness to Deed of William Stovall to Allen Howard on south side of James

River next to land Allen Howard bought of John Sanders^100B

84 Thomas POOR. Born 1700. Locations 1742 in Resided Goochland Co., also Hanover Co. Died Sep 1754.

9 Oct 1744 - Deeded property to Thomas Poor, Jr. & Elizabeth Poor

21 Oct 1754 - testified that John Moseley gave an infant negro slave to Mary Poor, daughter of Thomas and Elizabeth Poor. She stated that Mary Poor is John Moseley's granddaughter, as well as her own.

86 John MOSELY Elder.

6 Mar 1735 Jonas Lawson and Elizabeth his wife of Goochland County to John Moseley of same, for 54 pounds 200 acres where Lawson lately dwelt, which was patented by Jonas Lawson 16 Jan 1727 .... ^100B

6 Mar 1743 - bought, for 54 pounds land 200 acres from Jonas Lawson ^100A

20 Sep 1743 - Administrator, Will of Thomas Robinson, dec'd¹⁰⁰ - valuation provided by John Smith, Thomas Poor, Thomas Stone

9 Oct 1744 - Deeded property to Thomas Poor, Jr. & Elizabeth Poor¹⁰⁰

88 Benjamin HATCHER. Born 1644 in Henrico Co., Va.

30 May 1679 - 350 a., Henrico Co., N. side of James River in the forke of Dornelius Run.

Transfer of 7 persons I 10 21 Oct 1687 - 350 ac. granted to Mr. Benjamin Hatcher & Mr. John Milner, 30 May 1679, deserted & now granted by order .... ¹¹⁰

1730-33 Vestry Book of Henrico Parish - "By virtue of an order of the parish, we the subscribers have gone in procession-The line between Thomas Pleasant's land and the land formerly Benjamin Hatcher's not done for smae reason (said lines are very plain and well known)

89 Elizabeth GREENHAUGH. Born 1658.

90 Thomas WILLIAMSON.

HR Peck, Jr. records

28 A. - Letter from Helen Spearman and Gwen Cogdell 3/10/90

Goochland Co., Va. Records

Microfilm Roll 804636 - Kentucky Archives

Wills and Inventories - Davidson Co., Tenn.

Deed book R, p. 28, Davidson co., Tenn.

Loyalists in the Southern CampaignM.J. Clark-Volume 1, page 171 - Pay Abstract #133. Col. Ballingall's Regt. Colleton County Militia, Edisto Militia Company. Number 20 - Private Jacob Hunter 72 days.

1. Goochland Co. Wills, 1742-1749- Weisiger, B.B.
2. Ibid 1728-1736

Lick Creek Baptist Church Minutes, White Co., Ill. (1824-1829), transcript, and Minutes from Muddy River Association (1822-1827) transcript

History of Gallatin, Saline, Hamilton, Franklin, and Williamson Counties

Cavaliers and Pioneers 1666-1695 - Nugent