Hunt, John, 1740-1824

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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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contributorOf Hiram Doty collected papers relating to Quaker history, 1756-1874 Friends Historical Library of Swarthmore College
referencedIn Benezet, Anthony, 1713-1784. Letter, 1765 January 14, Philad[elphi]a to "Loving Friend Rob[er]t Pleasants" / Anthony Benezet. Haverford College Library
creatorOf Roberts, Rachel H., 1791-1881. Roberts-Hunt family papers, 1677-1829. Friends Historical Library of Swarthmore College
creatorOf Conrow, Darling. Conrow-Hunt Family Correspondence, 1786-1886. Friends Historical Library of Swarthmore College
creatorOf Hunt, John, 1740-1824. Papers, 1770-1828. Friends Historical Library of Swarthmore College
referencedIn Hunt, Joshua, 1754-1792. Letter, 1790 Nov. 21. Historical Society of Moorestown
creatorOf Roberts, Rachel H., 1791-1881. Roberts-Hunt family papers, 1677-1829. Friends Historical Library of Swarthmore College
creatorOf Matlack family. Papers, 1685-[1919]. Haverford College Library
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associatedWith Benezet, Anthony, 1713-1784. person
sibling-in-law of Collins, Esther, 1751-1820 person
acquaintanceOf Cox, John, approximately 1754-1847 person
associatedWith Evans, Jonathan, 1759-1839. person
sibling-in-law of Evans, Joshua, 1731-1798. person
memberOf Evesham Monthly Meeting (Society of Friends : 1760-1827 : Mount Laurel, N.J.) corporateBody
memberOf Evesham Monthly Meeting (Society of Friends : 1760-1827 : Mount Laurel, N.J.). Preparative Meeting of Ministers and Elders. corporateBody
associatedWith Foulke, Joseph, 1786-1853. person
acquaintanceOf Hicks, Elias, 1748-1830. person
auntOrUncleOf Hunt, Caleb, 1786-1834 person
auntOrUncleOf Hunt, Elisha, 1779-1873 person
spouseOf Hunt, Esther, 1743-1833 person
sibling of Hunt, Joshua, 1754-1792 person
correspondedWith Hunt, Joshua, 1754-1792. person
associatedWith Lippincott, Elizabeth A. person
associatedWith Matlack, Ann R. person
associatedWith Matlack, Asa, 1783-1851. person
associatedWith Matlack family. family
acquaintanceOf Roberts, Josiah, 1783-1841. person
auntOrUncleOf Roberts, Rachel H., 1791-1881. person
sibling-in-law of Rogers, William, 1731-1812 person
acquaintanceOf Simpson, John, Quaker person
sibling-in-law of Warrington, Joseph person
acquaintanceOf Willis, Robert, approximately 1713-1791 person
sibling-in-law of Wills, Aaron person
relativeOf Woolman, John, 1720-1772 person
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Birth 1740-08-05

Death 1824-09-21

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