Hunt, David, 1779-1861
Variant namesDavid Hunt was born on October 22, 1779, in Trenton, N.J., and died on May 18, 1861, in Jefferson County, Miss. With numerous cotton plantations and a significant number of slaves, Hunt was one of the wealthiest cotton merchants in Mississippi, and indeed one of the wealthiest men in the United States.
From the description of David Hunt letters, 1803-1839 (bulk 1820-1829). (Louisiana State University). WorldCat record id: 437260190
David Hunt, native of New Jersey, was one of the wealthiest planters in Natchez, Miss. He and his uncle, Abijah Hunt, owned several plantations, mercantiles, and cotton gins in the Natchez area. In 1811, Abijah was killed in a duel and David Hunt inherited a sizable part of his estate. He was a large slaveholder and a founding member of the Mississippi Colonization Society.
From the description of David Hunt and family papers, 1803-1838. (Louisiana State University). WorldCat record id: 244440521
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| referencedIn | David and Anne F. Hunt memorial, 1874. | Louisiana State University, LSU Libraries | |
| creatorOf | Hunt, David, 1779-1861. David Hunt letters, 1803-1839 (bulk 1820-1829). | Louisiana State University, LSU Libraries | |
| creatorOf | Hunt, David, 1779-1861. David Hunt and family papers, 1803-1838. | Louisiana State University, LSU Libraries |
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Birth 1779
Death 1861
