Person:Simeon Hunt (2)
Simeon Jackson Hunt
b.5 Jun 1803 Russell, Virginia, United States
d.1885 Russell, Virginia, United States
Parents and Siblings
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  1. William Hunt
  2. Simeon Jackson Hunt1803 - 1885
Spouse and Children
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m. Bef 1822
  1. Thomas Jefferson Hunt1822 - 1891
  2. Nancy Hunt1827 - 1886
  3. Martha Hunt1829 - 1915
  4. James Basil Hunt1835 - 1918
Spouse and Children
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  • H.  Simeon Jackson Hunt1803 - 1885
  • W.  Mary Samples1808 - 1884
m.
  1. Amanda Melvina Samples1830 - 1916
  2. Andrew Jackson Samples1833 - 1898
  3. Mary Samples1835 -
  4. Eliza SamplesAbt 1835 -
  5. Cela Ann Samples1841 - 1899
  6. Cosby J. S. Samples1844 -
  7. Charles Lewis Samples1844 - 1929
  8. Arminda Catherine Samples1848 - 1854
  9. Catharine Samples1853 -
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Facts and Events
Name Simeon Jackson Hunt
Gender Male
Birth[1][3] 5 Jun 1803 Russell, Virginia, United States
Marriage Bef 1822 [1st wife]
to Deliah Samples
Marriage [2nd wife - she is the sister of his 1st wife]
to Mary Samples
Military[1] 17 Apr 1861 Virginia, United Statesenlisted, 37th Virginia Infantry (Civil War)/Company I
Military[2] Aug 1862 Virginia, United StatesCaptain, 2nd Virginia Infantry (Civil War)/Company A
Occupation[1] Abt 1864 Justice of the Peace
Occupation[1] Judge, Miller, Blacksmith, Carpenter
Death[1][2] 1885 Russell, Virginia, United States
Burial[1][4] Hunt and Robinson Cemetery, Swords Creek, Russell, Virginia, United States
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Research notes

  • Simeon Jackson Hunt practiced polygamy, marrying both Delila Samples (legally) and her sister Mary Samples (legally after the death of Delila). He had children by both wives over the years, those by Delila were known by his surname Hunt and those by Mary were known by her surname Samples.
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Simeon Hunt and 2nd wife Mary (Samples) Hunt, ca 1880
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Simeon Hunt and 2nd wife Mary (Samples) Hunt, ca 1880
References
  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 Terry David. Ancestors of Terry David.

    Fought for Confederacy in Civil War.
    - 72nd Regiment of the State of Virginia Militia.
    - Captain in Stewarts Brigade, Company I, 37th Regiment of Infantry.
    - Company called New Garden Fearnots. It was part of the 1st Regiment of Virginia Volunteers adopted 4/17/1861.
    Hunt was replaced by 8/6/1861.

  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 Simeon Jackson Hunt, in Find A Grave
    [Includes headstone photo], last accessed Jun 2017.
  3. ↑ May have been born ca. 1805.Citation needed
  4. ↑ Robinson Ridge was formerly known as Wolfpen Ridge.
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