Person:George Hunt (1)

History of Lee County, Indiana 1881 page 717 George S. Hunt, M.D., deceased, was the first regular medical practitioner at Paw Paw Grove. He was the son of William H. and Elizabeth Esteb Hunt. He was born in Southern Indiana June 30, 1817, educated at LaPorte, Indiana, graduated from Medical College class of 1945 and married to Louise Ward. Dr. Hunt commenced the practice of medicine at Paw Paw Grove in 1844. His ride soon became very extensive, taking in all the groves within reach. His estimable wife often accompanied him and drove the team so he might sleep in the carriage. She says, "There were at this time no roads and often no trails or trace and only his minds eye to guide him." He wore himself out and died in 1855 in Pompey, N.Y. while on a visit to recouperate. Only child: Hanna E. (Baker).

1. ↑ Estep: Thomas, Sr. (c.1709-c.1772) of Frederick County, Maryland and His Descendents
   25, 12/29/06.