Hunt, John, 1740-1824

Dates:
Birth 1740-08-05
Death 1824-09-21
Gender:
Male
English

Biographical notes:

John Hunt was born in 1740, the son of Robert and Abigail (Wood) Hunt of New Jersey. His father was a first cousin to the John Woolman (1720-1772). In 1763, John Hunt married Esther Warrington in the Chester meeting house, under the supervision of Evesham Monthly Meeting. He was a Quaker minister for more than 50 years and died in 1824. His memorial, published in 1841, highlighted his public testimony concerning pride and superfluity, and stated that he was particularly concerned with temperance.

From the description of Papers, 1770-1828. (Swarthmore College). WorldCat record id: 57202262

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Subjects:

  • Society of Friends
  • Lay ministry
  • Quakers

Occupations:

  • Clergy
  • Farmers
  • Quakers

Places:

  • Burlington County, NJ, US

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