Hunt, Thomas B., 1839-1914.

Hunt was raised in Cowlesville, N.Y. and moved west in 1859. He first settled in Nevada City, Colorado during the gold rush, where he worked as a miner and in a mill. In 1864 he moved to Montana, where he worked as an engineer at lead and quartz mills in Unionville, Sheridan, and Summit (at Alder Gulch), while also maintaining a ranch at Willow Creek. In 1902 he sold his ranch and moved to Pony, Montana.

From the description of Thomas B. Hunt papers, 1780-1881 (bulk 1859-1875). (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 702138049

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