Hunter, Andrew, 1751 or 1752-1823

Andrew Hunter was born in York County Pa., but was adopted by his uncle, the Rev. Andrew Hunter, who was a pastor in New Jersey. In 1770 Andrew Hunter entered the College of New Jersey (now Princeton University) as a junior, and graduated in 1772. He studied theology under his uncle, served in the army, had a distinguished record, and received the personal thanks of George Washington for his conduct in the battle of Monmouth. In 1788 he was elected trustee of the College of New Jersey, and in 1804 he became professor of mathematics and astronomy there.