HUNT, R. J.

HUNT, STEVENS

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Date: 3/1/2005 at 13:00:20

Biography reproduced from page 524 of the History of Kossuth and Humboldt Counties, Iowa published in 1884:

R. J. Hunt was born Oct. 23, 1837, in Wyoming Co., N. Y. When nineteen years old his parents moved to DeKalb Co., Ill., where he resided with them until 1861, with exception of one year. On Aug. 26, 1861, he enlisted and served two years and four months; then in December, 1863, he veteranized, serving until July 1865, when he was mustered out with his regiment, 34th Illinois Volunteer Infantry at Chicago, Ill, having participated in the battles of Shiloh, siege of Corinth, Claysville, Lavergne, Triune, Stone River, Liberty Gap, and Missionary Ridge, Tenn; Rome, Peach Tree Creek, siege of Atlanta, and Jonesboro, Ga.; march through Georgia and siege of Savannah, campaign of the Carolines, Averysboro, Bentonville, Goldsboro and Raleigh, N. C., from there to Richmond, thence to Washington City; being there at the grand army review, from which place he went to Parkersburg by way of Harper’s Ferry. Afterwards by river to Louisville, Ky. and from thence by rail to Chicago, Ill. After his discharge he returned to DeKalb Co., Ill., and purchased a herd of young cattle. In the spring of 1866 he drove his stock to Kossuth Co., Iowa, where he purchased 573 acres of land. His residence is on section 27, township 96, range 28. Mr. Hunt was married July 5, 1865, to Laura A. Stevens, born in Lake Co., Ill. They have four children—M. Elsie, Lewis A., S. Wilbur and Maggie A. He and his wife are members of the Congregational Church. In politics he is a republican and is a strong advocate of temperance.