Hunt, Joseph, 1749-1812

Physician and pharmacist of Concord, Mass. Born Mar. 1, 1749, son of Deacon Simon Hunt of Concord. Graduated from Harvard 1770; studied medicine in Concord with Dr. John Cuming. Began practice in Dracut, Mass., before returning to Concord. Married Lucy Whiting, daughter of Thomas Whiting. The 1782-1803 volume of Hunt's accounts show, on hand-numbered p. 108, that Hunt and and his brother-in-law Thomas Whiting were business partners in the sale of dry goods, etc. Taught school in Concord for two years, beginning 1786. Member of Concord's first School Committee.

(Cont.) of Fire Society, and of Social Circle in Concord. Secretary of Massachusetts Medical Society.

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