Person:Charles Hunt (2)

DAR Number 586834, Mrs. Brenda Rae (Robert Clayton) McKinley, 371 E. Chicago Street, Coldwater, Michigan April 13, 1974 History of Worth County, Missouri page 776 Charles M. Hunt, section 31, post office Grant City, was born in LaPorte County, Indiana November 23, 1831. He was there reared to manhood and received his education, following the occupation of farming. In 1852 he removed to Lee County, Illinois, where he was engaged in agricultural pursuits till 1856, in which year he emigrated to Worth County and settled on the place where he now resides. His land estate consists of 700 acres of choice land, 410 of which are under cultivation. His home farm is finely improved and the appearance of it is characteristic of the industry of the owner. Mr. Hunt has long been classed among the most prominent men of this county, and he is a man whose popularity is not confined alone to this county. To know him personally is but to respect him the more. He was united in marriage November 23, 1854 to Miss Anna Rumsy, a most estimable lady, a native of Pennsylvania. They have to bless this union five children living: Richard F., James H., Alson, George R. and Sarah E. In 1872 Mr. Hunt was elected sheriff of Worth County which office he filled with great honor for three terms. In 1864 he was elected to the position of justice of the peace of Smith Township for four years. He is a member of the Masonic fraternity. History of NorthWest Missouri page 1228 ..........During the war he was in the state militia serivce of the Union army, but as he was very modest in referring to his military experience no further information can be given. He was a man who weighted 160 pounds, was of reserved disposition, though possessing some talent as a singer and was a member of the Masonic fraternity. ........(a lengthy sketch is all so in this book) Children: James H. married Julia Murry; Rose Frost; Elizabeth who died at 18; William H. of Annaheim, California who married Elizabeth Motsiner; Alson A. who married Clara Motsinger; Sara E. who married Willard Motsinger.