Hunt, Thomas B., 1839-1914.

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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

From the description of Thomas B. Hunt papers, 1780-1881 (bulk 1859-1875). (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 122542376

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creatorOf Hunt, Thomas B., 1839-1914. Thomas B. Hunt papers, 1780-1881 (bulk 1859-1875). Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library
creatorOf Hunt, Thomas B., 1839-1914. Thomas B. Hunt papers, 1780-1881 (bulk 1859-1875). Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library
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associatedWith Comstock, Andrew. person
associatedWith Hunt, Phebe. person
associatedWith Hunt, Thomas, fl. 1859. person
associatedWith Leigh, Joseph, fl. 1780. person
associatedWith Mygatt, Eli. person
Place Name Admin Code Country
California
Colorado
Colorado
Sheridan (Mont.)
Helena (Mont.)
Summit (Mont.)
Unionville (Mont.)
Nevada City (Colo.)
Summit (Mont.)
Alder Gulch (Mont.)
Montana
Cowlesville (N.Y.)
Montana
Rochester (Mont.)
Willow Creek (Mont.)
Colesville (N.Y.)
Alder Gulch (Mont.)
Helena (Mont.)
Willow Creek (Mont.)
Rochester (Mont.)
Unionville (Mont.)
Nevada City (Colo.)
Sheridan (Mont.)
California
Subject
Frontier and pioneer life
Mills and mill-work
Occupation
Miners
Miners
Activity

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Birth 1839

Death 1914

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