hmtl5 William Spencer Hunt b. 6 Oct 1813 Fleming County, Kentucky d. 22 Feb 1871 Buck Creek, Bath County, Kentucky: Hedges Genealogy
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William Spencer Hunt

Male 1813 - 1871  (57 years)

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  • Name William Spencer Hunt 
    Birth 6 Oct 1813  Fleming County, Kentucky Find all individuals with events at this location  [1, 2] 
    Gender Male 
    Occupation farmer  [2] 
    Census 1850  Bath County, Kentucky Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Census 1860  Bath County, Kentucky Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Census 1870  Beaver, Menifee County, Kentucky Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Death 22 Feb 1871  Buck Creek, Bath County, Kentucky Find all individuals with events at this location  [1] 
    Burial Ginter Cemetery, Menifee County, Kentucky Find all individuals with events at this location  [1] 
    Person ID I6063  Hedges
    Last Modified 11 Nov 2025 

    Father Reuben Solomon Hunt,   b. 1767, Shenandoah County, Virginia Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 1825, Owingsville, Bath County, Kentucky Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 58 years) 
    Mother Nancy Mary Denton,   b. Abt 1770, Shenandoah County, Virginia Find all individuals with events at this locationd. Aug 1831, Buck Creek, Bath County, Kentucky Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 61 years) 
    Marriage 1787  Washington, Tennessee Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Family ID F1643  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family 1 Catherine Godfrey Williams,   b. 18 Dec 1813   d. 25 Dec 1857 (Age 44 years) 
    Marriage 30 Mar 1832  Bath County, Kentucky Find all individuals with events at this location  [3] 
    Children 
     1. Joseph Gill Williams Hunt,   b. 20 Oct 1835, Bath County, Kentucky Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 12 Dec 1909, Kentucky Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 74 years)
     2. Hester Ann Hunt,   b. 9 Apr 1838, Bath County, Kentucky Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 12 Apr 1838, Bath County, Kentucky Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 0 years)
     3. Mary Elizabeth Hunt,   b. 28 Feb 1840, Bath County, Kentucky Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 31 Mar 1929, Vinton County, Ohio Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 89 years)
     4. Catharine Godfrey Hunt,   b. 12 Mar 842, Bath County, Kentucky Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 12 Jun 1909, Bath County, Kentucky Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 106 years)
     5. John Wesley Hunt,   b. 20 Nov 1848, Bath County, Kentucky Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 31 Jul 1927, Leann, Barry County, Missouri Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 78 years)
     6. William Robinson Hunt,   b. 4 Oct 1854, Bath County, Kentucky Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 14 Jan 1928, Wilmore, Jessamine County, Kentucky Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 73 years)
    Family ID F2657  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
    Last Modified 9 Dec 2025 

    Family 2 Sarah Sinclair Williams,   b. 12 May 1827   d. 2 Jun 1870, Menifee County, Kentucky Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 43 years) 
    Marriage 25 May 1858  Bath County, Kentucky Find all individuals with events at this location  [3] 
    Children 
     1. Florence Ethel Hunt,   b. 2 Jun 1859, Bath County, Kentucky Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 16 Jul 1935, Rowan County, Kentucky Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 76 years)
     2. Samuel Cavanaugh Hunt,   b. 2 Jan 1862, Bath County, Kentucky Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 24 Jan 1947, Salt Lick, Bath County, Kentucky Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 85 years)
    Family ID F2695  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
    Last Modified 9 Dec 2025 

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsBirth - 6 Oct 1813 - Fleming County, Kentucky Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsMarriage - 30 Mar 1832 - Bath County, Kentucky Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsCensus - 1850 - Bath County, Kentucky Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsMarriage - 25 May 1858 - Bath County, Kentucky Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsCensus - 1860 - Bath County, Kentucky Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsBurial - - Ginter Cemetery, Menifee County, Kentucky Link to Google Earth
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    Pin Legend  : Address       : Location       : City/Town       : County/Shire       : State/Province       : Country       : Not Set

  • Documents
    Reuben Hunt Will 1826 page 1    		Reuben Hunt Will 1826 page 1

  • Notes 
    • Note on Find a Grave:
      Inscription
      William Spencer Hunt was married twice:
      Catherine Godfrey Williams 1813-1857
      Sarah Sinclair C. Williams 1828-1870
      Sarah was also married to Joseph Gill P. Williams

      Gravesite Details
      Reinterment from Cave Run - Hunt Cem Tract No. 2601-C-2 & 2608-C Menifee county cemetery, near Griggs cemetery on Buck Creek, moved in 1972 for Cave Run Lake by the Corps of Engineers. 3038
      [1]
    • Named in father Reuben Hunt's will.

      Abstract of the will of Reuben Hunt,
      Bath County, Kentucky, record of wills, page 12.
      Will made 10 July 1822.
      Probated January 1826.
      Names wife Nancy and two youngest sons Joseph and William. Also names children: Phoebe, Nancy, Elizabeth, Jeremiah, Samuel, Rebecca Rice, and Polly.
      Named executors wife Nancy and Dazel Hunt, son of John Hunt.
      Witnessed by Joseph Williams, Dazel Hunt, Jr.
      [4]

  • Sources 
    1. [S6] Find a Grave.

    2. [S25] Census.

    3. [S90] Marriage record.

    4. [S94] Will and probate records.


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