Hunt, Samuel, Jr., 1765-1807.

Hon. Samuel Hunt, Jr. was born July 8, 1765 in Charlestown, New Hampshire, the son of Col. Samuel and Esther (Strong) Hunt. A very able individual, Hunt entered the law profession under Benjamin West and was admitted to practice in 1790. Establishing an office first at Alstead and then at Keene, Hunt practiced law for five years before pursuing other interests. After travelling to France where he spent three years, Hunt settled in Charlestown to the business of a gentleman farmer. Engaging moderately in politics during this time, Hunt in 1802 had the opportunity to represent New Hampshire in Congress where he sat during the 7th and 8th Congresses. Deciding not to continue with politics, Hunt pursued business interests, which centered on the colonization of a large tract of land he purchased in southeastern Ohio. Hunt, with about 13 others from Charlestown, arrived in Ohio, where many members of his party became ill. All but three of the original colonists died, including Samuel Hunt, who died in Marietta in 1807.