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The Hunter Family
An historical
and photographic perspective
Index of Official Parish Registries and
Statutory Registries for Births, Marriages and Deaths

Portion of a map of Raymond Township, Racine
County, Wisconsin
showing Raymond Center, William Hunter's land and McPherson Cemetery
Courtesy University of Wisconsin
Digital Collections
|
James Hunter & |
Jean Hastie |
| Born: July 2,
1797 |
Born: about
1796 |
|
Place:
Kirkmahoe, Dumfriesshire
|
Place:
Kirkbean, Kirkcudbright |
|
Married: |
about 1817 |
|
Place: |
|
|
Died: November 29, 1872 |
Died: February
11, 1867 (MI) |
|
Place: Union Grove (or
Yorkville), Wisconsin, USA
|
Place: Union
Grove (or Yorkville), Wisconsin,
USA |
|
Buried: |
Buried:
United Presbyterian Cemetery, Racine County
Section 5 |
The Hunter Family
of Dumfriesshire, Scotland
The Hunter
Family in Racine County, Wisconsin, USA
Biographical
Sketches |
Monumental Inscriptions
James Hunter and Jean
Hastie had seven (or possibly eight) children:
JOHN (born 1819 in Caerlaverock),
Jane (born May 2, 1823,
in Ruthwell), James (born Nov 22, 1826), William (born Aug 18,
1828, in Mouswald), Adam (born Oct 4, 1830, in Torthorwald), Mary
(born March 27, 1833, in Torthorwald), and Robert Hill (born July 20,
1835, in Torthorwald).
| Children |
Born |
Place |
Died |
Place |
| JOHN |
1819 |
Caerlaverock |
Aug 27, 1895 |
Bankend, Caerlaverock |
| Jane |
May 2, 1823 |
Ruthwell,
Dumfriesshire |
March 29, 1903 |
Racks,
Torthorwald |
| James |
Nov 22, 1826 (MI) |
Caerlaverock |
Aug 21, 1904 (MI) |
Wisconsin, USA |
| William |
Aug 18, 1828 |
Racks,
Torthorwald, Dumfries. |
Dec, 1917 (MI) |
Wisconsin, USA |
| Adam |
Oct 4, 1830 |
Racks,
Torthorwald, Dumfries. |
July 22, 1905
(MI) |
Wisconsin, USA |
| Mary |
March 27, 1833 |
Torthorwald |
Oct, 1862 (MI) |
Wisconsin, USA |
| Robert Hill |
July 20, 1835 |
Torthorwald |
Sept 2, 1898 (MI) |
Wisconsin, USA |
James Hunter, Jr. emigrated to Racine County,
Wisconsin, around 1850, and worked as a farm hand in Wheatland, Kenosha
County. William,
his wife Ann, Adam and Mary
Hunter emigrated to Racine County, Wisconsin, around 1853, and their parents, James Hunter and Jean Hastie,
along with Robert Hunter, followed in 1858.
William and Ann first settled in Yorkville Township where William worked
as a farm labourer. In 1862, they moved to Raymond Township, borrowed
$500 and purchased a farm on a quarter section of land (160 acres). Adam moved to Yorkville Township, section 35,
where he had 80 acres. Mary died in Oct 1862, Robert died Sept. 2, 1898, James died sometime between 1900-1910, Adam died July 22, 1905,
and William died
in 1917.

Map showing Yorkville, Racine County, Wisconsin,
USA, 1856
James Hunter, Jr. married Margaret Stubbs in
1856. She was born in Scotland; died Dec. 5, 1858. In 1861, he married
Mrs. Amanda "Minnie" Hotchkiss. They had at least four children: Frank
Hunter (b. Jan 6, 1862, d. Sept, 1933), Mary Hunter (b. 1864), Henry
Hunter (b. 1866), and Clara Hunter (b. 1870). See more about
James Hunter and Amanda
Graves Hotchkiss (pdf).
William Hunter married Ann Boyd before
emigrating from Scotland to Wisconsin. They had at least seven children:
Agnes Hunter (b. 1852), Jennie Hunter (b. 1855), James Boyd Hunter (b.
Feb 5, 1856 d. Dec 29, 1919), Mary Hunter (b. 1858), William Wallace
Hunter (b. 1862 d. 1938), George Hunter (b. 1867) and Robert Bruce
Hunter (b. April 23, 1867 d. April 25, 1914).
Adam Hunter married Charlotte Whitcher on
April 10, 1868. They had five children: William James Hunter (b. May 10,
1869 d. April 11, 1948), Sarah Jane Hunter (b. Nov 28, 1871, married
Charles William Christensen Oct 25, 1889, d. Jan 15, 1944), Martha
Elizabeth Hunter (b. Nov 15, 1873, d. Nov 5, 1959), John Charles Hunter
(b. 1876, d. Dec 31, 1917) and Charlotte Maria Hunter (b. May 7, 1869,
married Jacob Haney, d. Feb 26, 1944).
Mary Hunter married John Bryce in April, 1861.
They had one son: John Bryce (b. 1862 d. 1937). Mary Hunter died in
September, 1862.
Robert Hill Hunter died Sept 2, 1898, and is
buried in the United Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Racine County,
Wisconsin.
James Hunter, Jr. (age 23)
emigrates to Racine County, Wisconsin.
1850 United
States Federal Census - Wheatland, Kenosha
County, Wisconsin
James
Hunter, Jr. was the first to emigrate from Scotland and was working as a
farm hand in Wheatland
|
Name: |
James Hunter |
|
Age: |
23 |
|
Estimated Birth Year: |
abt 1827 |
|
Birth Place: |
Scotland |
|
Gender: |
Male |
|
Home
in 1850(City,County,State): |
Wheatland,
Kenosha, Wisconsin |
|
Household Members: |
|
Name |
Age |
|
John
Burshback |
28
|
|
Nicholas
Hayes |
38
|
|
James Hunter |
23
|
|
Jess
McWhorter |
35
|
|
Thomas
McWhorter |
40
|
|
|
|
Source Citation:
Year: 1850; Census Place: Wheatland, Kenosha, Wisconsin;
Roll: M432_1000; Page: 320; Image: 622. Source Information:
Ancestry.com. 1850 United States Federal Census [database
on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: The Generations Network, Inc.,
2005. Original data: United States of America, Bureau of the
Census. Seventh Census of the United States, 1850.
Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records
Administration, 1850. M432, 1,009 rolls. Description: This
database is an index to individuals enumerated in the 1850
United States Federal Census, the Seventh Census of the
United States. Census takers recorded many details including
each person's name, age as of the census day, sex, color;
birthplace, occupation of males over age fifteen, and more.
No relationships were shown between members of a household.
Additionally, the names of those listed on the population
schedule are linked to actual images of the 1850 Federal
Census. |
William Hunter (age 25), his wife Ann, Adam
and Mary Hunter (age 20) emigrated to Racine County,
Wisconsin (around 1853).

Map of Milwaukee, Waukesha, Racine, and
Kenosha Counties, 1855
James Hunter married
Margaret Stubbs (born in Scotland and died December 5, 1858).
James Boyd Hunter (son of
William and Ann) was born February 9, 1856. He died December 29,
1919.

Racine & Mississippi Railroad Poster,
1858
James Hunter (age 56) and Jean Hastie (age
56), along with Robert Hunter (age 23), emigrated to Racine County
in 1858.
Margaret Stubbs (born in
1827) died on
December 5, 1858.

Racine, Wisconsin, 1860
1860 United States Federal Census
- Yorkville, Racine County, Wisconsin
James Hunter, Sr., Jean Hastie,
Robert Hunter and Adam Hunter were living together in Yorkville
|
Name: |
James Hunter |
|
Age
in 1860: |
65 |
|
Birth Year: |
abt 1795
|
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Birthplace: |
Scotland
|
|
Home
in 1860: |
Yorkville, Racine, Wisconsin |
|
Gender: |
Male |
|
Post
Office: |
Yorkville |
|
Household Members: |
|
Name |
Age |
|
James Hunter |
65
|
|
Jane Hunter |
65
|
|
Robert Hunter |
23
|
|
Adam Hunter |
30
|
|
|
|
Source
Citation: Year: 1860;
Census Place: Yorkville, Racine, Wisconsin;Roll: M653_1427;
Page: 932; Image: 547. Source Information: Ancestry.com.
1860 United States Federal Census [database on-line]. Provo,
UT, USA: The Generations Network, Inc., 2004. Original data:
United States of America, Bureau of the Census. Eighth
Census of the United States, 1860. Washington, D.C.:
National Archives and Records Administration, 1860. M653,
1,438 rolls. Description: This database is an index to
individuals enumerated in the 1860 United States Federal
Census, the Eighth Census of the United States. Census
takers recorded many details including each person's name,
age as of the census day, sex, color; birthplace, occupation
of males over age fifteen, and more. No relationships were
shown between members of a household. |
1860 United States Federal Census
- Yorkville, Racine County, Wisconsin
James Hunter, Jr.
and his sister Mary Hunter were living together in Yorkville.
|
Name: |
James Hunter |
|
Age
in 1860: |
33 |
|
Birth Year: |
abt 1827
|
|
Birthplace: |
Scotland
|
|
Home
in 1860: |
Yorkville, Racine, Wisconsin |
|
Gender: |
Male |
|
Post
Office: |
Yorkville |
|
Household Members: |
|
Name |
Age |
|
James Hunter |
33
|
|
Mary Hunter |
25
|
|
George Mc
Dugal |
21
|
|
|
|
Source
Citation: Year: 1860;
Census Place: Yorkville, Racine, Wisconsin; Roll: M653_1427;
Page: 932; Image: 547. Source Information: Ancestry.com.
1860 United States Federal Census [database on-line]. Provo,
UT, USA: The Generations Network, Inc., 2004. Original data:
United States of America, Bureau of the Census. Eighth
Census of the United States, 1860. Washington, D.C.:
National Archives and Records Administration, 1860. M653,
1,438 rolls. Description: This database is an index to
individuals enumerated in the 1860 United States Federal
Census, the Eighth Census of the United States. Census
takers recorded many details including each person's name,
age as of the census day, sex, color; birthplace, occupation
of males over age fifteen, and more. No relationships were
shown between members of a household. |
1860 United States Federal Census
- Yorkville, Racine County, Wisconsin
William
Hunter and Ann Boyd and their family were living in Yorkville.
|
Name: |
William Hunter |
|
Age
in 1860: |
30 |
|
Birth Year: |
abt 1830
|
|
Birthplace: |
Scotland
|
|
Home
in 1860: |
Yorkville, Racine, Wisconsin |
|
Gender: |
Male |
|
Post
Office: |
Yorkville |
|
Household Members: |
|
Name |
Age |
|
William
Hunter |
30
|
|
Ann Hunter |
28
|
|
Agnes Hunter |
8
|
|
Jane Hunter |
5
|
|
James Hunter |
4
|
|
Mary Hunter |
1
|
|
|
|
Source Citation:
Year: 1860; Census Place: Yorkville, Racine, Wisconsin;
Roll: M653_1427; Page: 933; Image: 548. Source Information:
Ancestry.com. 1860 United States Federal Census [database
on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: The Generations Network, Inc.,
2004. Original data: United States of America, Bureau of the
Census. Eighth Census of the United States, 1860.
Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records
Administration, 1860. M653, 1,438 rolls. Description: This
database is an index to individuals enumerated in the 1860
United States Federal Census, the Eighth Census of the
United States. Census takers recorded many details including
each person's name, age as of the census day, sex, color;
birthplace, occupation of males over age fifteen, and more.
No relationships were shown between members of a household.
|

|
A damaged
Republican Party ticket for the Racine County Wisconsin
slate headed by Abraham Lincoln and Hannibal Hamlin. Also of
note on the ticket is Congressman John F. Potter, known as
"Bowie Knife" Potter, for his fierce partisanship before the
war, and William L. Utley, later colonel of the 22nd
Wisconsin Infantry. |
1861-1865 Civil War in the
USA.
From Raymond
Township Biographical Sketches
As published in "The History of Racine and Kenosha Counties"
(Chicago: 1879), pages 664-668:
"JAMES HUNTER, farmer, Sec. 22; P. O.
Raymond; born in Scotland, in 1826; came to Wisconsin in 1850,
and located in Raymond. Married Margaret Stubbs, in 1856. She
was born in Scotland; died Dec. 5, 1858. In 1861, he married
Mrs. Amanda Hotchkiss. They have five children. Mr. and Mrs. H.
are members of the Congregational Church. In 1862 (ed note: see
correct date below), Mr. H.
enlisted in the
1st Wis. Heavy Artillery, Co. K.; mustered out in 1864. When
he came to Wisconsin, he worked out as a farm hand, since which
time he has accumulated a competency, being the owner of 100
acres in Sec. 22."
See more about
James Hunter and
Amanda Graves Hotchkiss (pdf).
Wallace William Hunter (son of William
and Ann) born. He died in 1938. See
original document.
Frank Hunter (son of James Hunter and
Amanda "Minnie" Hotchkiss) born on January 6, 1862. He died in
September, 1933.
James Hunter (38) and William Hunter
(35) are registered for the draft.
The 1st Wis. Heavy Artillery, Co.
Battery K was stationed at
Fort
Lyon, Virginia. In October 1864, Company's G, H, K, and M,
1st Wisconsin Heavy Artillery Regiment were assigned to the
Fort. They were mustered out on July 11, 1865.
|
General orders No. 21, issued Sept. 14,
1864, called for the recruiting of eight additional
companies to complete the regimental organization. Batteries
L and M left the state, Sept. 30, E and F Oct. 3, H Oct. 7,
K Oct. 17, and G and I Nov. 12. They were assigned to duty
in the defenses at Washington as a part of the 4th brigade,
De Russy's division, 22nd army corps, and remained at that
point until mustered out Oct. 1, 1865.
It is due the entire regiment to say that in discipline and
appearance under arms, it was equal to any in the service.
Its original strength was 1,777. Gain by recruits, 407;
draft, 4; reenlistments, 29; total, 2,217. Loss by death,
73; desertion, 70; transfer, 28; discharge, 223; unaccounted
for, 3; mustered out, 1,820.
Source: The Union Army, vol. 4, p. 85 |
|
Name: |
James
Hunter |
|
Residence: |
Kenosha, Wisconsin |
|
Enlistment Date: |
17 Sep 1864 |
|
Side Served: |
Union |
|
State Served: |
Wisconsin |
|
Service Record: |
Enlisted as a Private on 17 September
1864.
Enlisted in
Company K, 1st Heavy Artillery Regiment
Wisconsin on 17 Sep 1864.
Mustered Out
Company K, 1st Heavy Artillery Regiment
Wisconsin on 11 Jul 1865. |
|
Sources: |
97 |
|
Source Citation:
Side served: Union; State served: Wisconsin; Enlistment date: 17
Sep 1864. Source Information:
Historical Data Systems, comp.. American Civil War Soldiers
[database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations
Inc, 1999. Original data: Data compiled by Historical Data
Systems of Kingston, MA.
Copyright 1997-2000
Historical Data Systems, Inc.
PO Box 35
Duxbury.
Description:
This database is a compilation of military records (including
state rosters, pension records, and regimental histories) of
individual soldiers who served in the United States Civil War.
|

1st Wisconsin Heavy Artillery, Company K
http://www.wisconsinhistory.org/roster/searchresults.asp?lastName=hunter&firstName=james

Map of Fort Lyon, Virginia, c.
1862

Fort Lyon Gun Crews c 1864
|
Obituary
On the
11th ultimo, at Union Grove County, Wisconsin,
US, America, the wife of Mr. James Hunter, late
of Racks, Torthorwald, much regretted by all who
knew her. Friends at a distance please accept
this intimation.
Dumfries and Galloway Standard, March 13, 1867. |
William James Hunter (son of
Adam Hunter and Charlotte Witcher) born on May 10, 1869. He died April
11, 1948.
1870 United States Federal
Census - Yorkville, Racine County, Wisconsin
James Hunter, Sr., Adam Hunter, Charlotte "Lotte" Whitcher
and William James Hunter
|
Name: |
James
Huntley |
|
Birth Year: |
abt 1796 |
|
Age in
1870: |
74 |
|
Birthplace: |
Scotland |
|
Home in
1870: |
Yorkville, Racine,
Wisconsin |
|
Race: |
White |
|
Gender: |
Male |
|
Post
Office: |
Caledonia Centre |
|
Household
Members: |
|
Name |
Age |
|
James Huntley |
74 |
|
Adon Huntley |
36 |
|
Lotte Huntley |
31 |
|
Wm Huntley |
1 |
|
|
Source Citation: Year: 1870;
Census Place: Yorkville, Racine, Wisconsin;
Roll M593_1733; Page: 532A;
Image: 681; Family History Library Film: 553232.
Source Information:
Ancestry.com. 1870 United States Federal
Census [database on-line]. Provo, UT,
USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2009.
Images reproduced by FamilySearch.
Original data:
-
1870 U.S. census, population
schedules. NARA microfilm publication
M593, 1,761 rolls. Washington, D.C.:
National Archives and Records
Administration, n.d.
-
Minnesota census schedules for 1870.
NARA microfilm publication T132, 13
rolls. Washington, D.C.: National
Archives and Records Administration, n.d.
Description:
This database is an index to individuals
enumerated in the 1870 United States Federal
Census, the Ninth Census of the United States.
Census takers recorded many details including
each person's name, age at last birthday, sex,
color; birthplace, occupation, and more. No
relationships were shown between members of a
household. Additionally, the names of those
listed on the population schedule are linked to
actual images of the 1870 Federal Census. |
1870 United States Federal
Census - Raymond, Racine County, Wisconsin
James
Hunter, Jr. and his family were living in Raymond.
|
Name: |
James
Hunter |
|
Birth Year: |
abt 1826 |
|
Age in 1870: |
44 |
|
Birthplace: |
Scotland |
|
Home in 1870: |
Raymond, Racine, Wisconsin |
|
Race: |
White |
|
Gender: |
Male |
|
Post Office: |
Caledonia Centre |
|
Household Members: |
|
Name |
Age |
|
James Hunter |
44 |
|
Minnie Hunter |
43 |
|
Sarah Hunter |
19 |
|
Ed Hunter |
16 |
|
Frank Hunter |
9 |
|
Mary Hunter |
6 |
|
Henry Hunter |
4 |
|
Clara Hunter |
5/12 |
|
Peter Johnson |
20 |
|
Anton Davison |
20 |
|
Carrie Rosmus |
15 |
|
|
Source Citation: Year: 1870; Census Place: Raymond, Racine, Wisconsin;
Roll M593_1733; Page: 474A; Image: 565;
Family History Library Film: 553232. Source Information:
Ancestry.com. 1870 United States Federal Census
[database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com
Operations, Inc., 2009. Images reproduced by
FamilySearch.
Original data: 1870 U.S. census, population schedules. NARA
microfilm publication M593, 1,761 rolls. Washington,
D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration,
n.d. Minnesota census schedules for 1870. NARA
microfilm publication T132, 13 rolls. Washington,
D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.
Description:
This database is an index to individuals enumerated in the
1870 United States Federal Census, the Ninth Census of the
United States. Census takers recorded many details including
each person's name, age at last birthday, sex, color;
birthplace, occupation, and more. No relationships were
shown between members of a household. Additionally, the
names of those listed on the population schedule are linked
to actual images of the 1870 Federal Census.
|
Sarah and Ed are Amanda Minnie Graves' children from her marriage
to John Hotchkiss
1870 United States Federal
Census - Raymond, Racine County, Wisconsin
William Hunter and his family were living in Raymond.
|
Name: |
Wm
Hunter |
|
Birth Year: |
abt 1829 |
|
Age in 1870: |
41 |
|
Birthplace: |
Scotland |
|
Home in 1870: |
Raymond, Racine, Wisconsin |
|
Race: |
White |
|
Gender: |
Male |
|
Post Office: |
Caledonia Centre |
|
Household Members: |
|
Name |
Age |
|
Wm Hunter |
41 |
|
Ann Hunter |
39 |
|
Agnes Hunter |
18 |
|
Jennie Hunter |
16 |
|
James Hunter |
14 |
|
Mary Hunter |
12 |
|
Walter Hunter |
7 |
|
Geo Hunter |
3 |
|
Peter Johnston |
20 |
|
|
Year: 1870; Census Place: Raymond, Racine, Wisconsin;
Roll M593_1733; Page: 474A; Image: 565;
Family History Library Film: 553232.
Source Information:
Ancestry.com. 1870 United States Federal Census
[database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com
Operations, Inc., 2009. Images reproduced by
FamilySearch.
Original data:
1870 U.S. census, population schedules. NARA
microfilm publication M593, 1,761 rolls.
Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records
Administration, n.d. Minnesota census schedules for 1870. NARA
microfilm publication T132, 13 rolls.
Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records
Administration, n.d.
Description: This database is an index to individuals enumerated in
the 1870 United States Federal Census, the Ninth Census
of the United States. Census takers recorded many
details including each person's name, age at last
birthday, sex, color; birthplace, occupation, and more.
No relationships were shown between members of a
household. Additionally, the names of those listed on
the population schedule are linked to actual images of
the 1870 Federal Census.
|
|
Obituary
On the
29th November at Union Grove, Wisconsin, US
America, Mr. James Hunter, aged 76 years,
formerly of Racks, Torthorwald. Friends at a
distance will please accept this intimation.
Dumfries and Galloway Standard, January 1, 1873 |

Map of Raymond Township, 1873, showing land owned by William,
James and James Hunter
Courtesy University of Wisconsin Digital Collections
See
original document

Business Directory of Raymond, 1873
1880 United States Federal
Census - Raymond, Racine County, Wisconsin
James
Hunter, Jr. and his family were living in Raymond and Amanda's
Amanda's mother and father-in-law (Hotchkiss) were living next door.
|
Name: |
James Hunter |
|
Home in 1880: |
Raymond,
Racine, Wisconsin |
|
Age: |
59 |
|
Estimated Birth Year: |
abt 1821 |
|
Birthplace: |
Scotland |
|
Relation to Head of Household: |
Self
(Head) |
|
Spouse's Name: |
Amanda M. |
|
Father's birthplace: |
Scotland |
|
Mother's birthplace: |
Scotland |
|
Occupation: |
Farmer |
|
Marital Status: |
Married |
|
Race: |
White |
|
Gender: |
Male |
|
Household Members: |
|
Name |
Age |
|
James
Hunter |
59
|
|
Amanda M.
Hunter |
52
|
|
Frank
Hunter |
18
|
|
Mary J.
Hunter |
16
|
|
Henry
Hunter |
13
|
|
Clara E.
Hunter |
10
|
|
Myron E.
Hunter |
8
|
|
|
|
Source Citation:
Year: 1880; Census Place: Raymond, Racine, Wisconsin;
Roll: T9_1443; Family History Film: 1255443;
Page: 498.4000; . Source Information: Ancestry.com and
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. 1880
United States Federal Census [database on-line]. Provo,
UT, USA: The Generations Network, Inc., 2005. 1880 U.S.
Census Index provided by The Church of Jesus Christ of
Latter-day Saints © Copyright 1999 Intellectual Reserve,
Inc. All rights reserved. All use is subject to the
limited use license and other terms and conditions
applicable to this site. Original data: United States of
America, Bureau of the Census. Tenth Census of the
United States, 1880. Washington, D.C.: National Archives
and Records Administration, 1880. T9, 1,454 rolls.
Description: This database is an index to 50 million
individuals enumerated in the 1880 United States Federal
Census. |
William Hunter and Ann Boyd and their
family were living in Raymond next door to Amanda's mother and
father-in-law (Hotchkiss).
|
Name: |
William Hunter |
|
Home in 1880: |
Raymond, Racine, Wisconsin |
|
Age: |
50 |
|
Estimated Birth Year: |
abt 1830 |
|
Birthplace: |
Scotland |
|
Relation to Head of Household: |
Self
(Head) |
|
Spouse's Name: |
Ann B. |
|
Father's birthplace: |
Scotland |
|
Mother's birthplace: |
Scotland |
|
Occupation: |
Farmer |
|
Marital Status: |
Married |
|
Race: |
White |
|
Gender: |
Male |
|
Household Members: |
|
Name |
Age |
|
William Hunter |
50 |
|
Ann B. Hunter |
49 |
|
James Hunter |
23 |
|
Wallace Hunter |
17 |
|
Bruce Hunter |
13 |
|
|
|
Source Citation:
Year: 1880; Census Place: Raymond, Racine, Wisconsin;
Roll: T9_1443; Family History Film: 1255443; Page: 498.4000;
.Source Information: Ancestry.com and The Church of Jesus
Christ of Latter-day Saints. 1880 United States Federal
Census [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: The Generations
Network, Inc., 2005. 1880 U.S. Census Index provided by The
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints © Copyright 1999
Intellectual Reserve, Inc. All rights reserved. All use is
subject to the limited use license and other terms and
conditions applicable to this site. Original data: United
States of America, Bureau of the Census. Tenth Census of the
United States, 1880. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and
Records Administration, 1880. T9, 1,454 rolls. |
1880 United States Federal Census
- Yorkville, Racine County, Wisconsin
Adam Hunter and his
family and Robert Hunter were living together at Yorkville.
|
Name: |
Adam Hunter |
|
Home in 1880: |
Yorkville, Racine, Wisconsin |
|
Age: |
48 |
|
Estimated Birth Year: |
abt 1832 |
|
Birthplace: |
Scotland |
|
Relation to Head of Household: |
Self
(Head) |
|
Spouse's Name: |
Sharlat |
|
Father's birthplace: |
Scotland |
|
Mother's birthplace: |
Scotland |
|
Occupation: |
Farmer |
|
Marital Status: |
Married |
|
Race: |
White |
|
Gender: |
Male |
|
Household Members: |
|
Name |
Age |
|
Adam Hunter |
48 |
|
Sharlat Hunter |
44 |
|
William J. Hunter |
11 |
|
Sarah J. Hunter |
9 |
|
Matha E. Hunter |
6 |
|
John C. Hunter |
4 |
|
Sharlet W. Hunter |
2 |
|
Robert Hunter |
44 |
|
|
|
Source Citation: Year: 1880;
Census Place: Yorkville, Racine, Wisconsin; Roll: T9_1443;
Family History Film: 1255443; Page: 538.1000; .
Source Information:
Ancestry.com and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
1880 United States Federal Census [database on-line]. Provo, UT,
USA: The Generations Network, Inc., 2005. 1880 U.S. Census Index
provided by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints ©
Copyright 1999 Intellectual Reserve, Inc. All rights reserved. All
use is subject to the limited use license and other terms and
conditions applicable to this site. Original data: United States of
America, Bureau of the Census. Tenth Census of the United States,
1880. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records
Administration, 1880. T9, 1,454 rolls. |

Proposed Civil War Soldier's Monument
illustration (erected in 1884)
(printed on a certificate of membership to the Racine Soldiers
Monument Association)

1887 Map of Raymond Township
showing the land of William and James Hunter
Courtesy University of Wisconsin Digital Collections
William Robert Hunter
(grandson of James Hunter, Sr.) was the Station Master at Bishopton,
Renfrewshire. He was killed in a train accident on Jan 7, 1891,
leaving Mary to raise their five children. In the 1891 Scotland
Census (April 5-6), Mary Bell and her four children were living with
her brother Andrew (who was Station Master at the Bishopton Railway
Station, Erskine) and his family.
For more information on
the train wreck see
the
transcript from The Glasgow Herald, Thursday, January 8, 1891,
Disastrous Collision on Caledonian Railway, Man Killed - Blocking of
Buchanan Street Tunnel.
John Hunter died in
Bankend, Caerlaverock.
|
Obituary
On the 27th instant, of Crofts
Cottages, Bankend, John Hunter,
tailor and clothier, aged 76 years,
much respected and deeply regretted.
Dumfries and Galloway Standard,
August 28, 1895 |
Robert Hill Hunter died on
September 2, 1898.
1900 United States Federal Census
- Raymond, Racine County, Wisconsin
James Hunter,
Jr. was living with his family in Raymond.
|
Name: |
James Hunter
[James Hunley] |
|
Home
in 1900: |
Raymond, Racine,
Wisconsin |
|
Age: |
74 |
|
Birth Date: |
Nov 1825 |
|
Birthplace: |
Scotland |
|
Race: |
White |
|
Ethnicity: |
American
|
|
Gender: |
Male |
|
Immigration Year: |
1850 |
|
Relationship to head-of-house: |
Head |
|
Father's Birthplace: |
Scotland
|
|
Mother's Birthplace: |
Scotland
|
|
Spouse's Name: |
Amanda M |
|
Marriage Year: |
1860 |
|
Marital Status: |
Married
|
|
Years Married: |
40 |
|
Residence : |
Raymond Township,
Racine, Wisconsin |
|
Household Members: |
|
Name |
Age |
|
James Hunter |
74
|
|
Amanda M
Hunter |
72
|
|
Henry S
Hunter |
33
|
|
Clara E
Hunter |
30
|
|
|
|
SourceCitation:Year: 1900;Census Place: Raymond, Racine, Wisconsin;Roll: T623_1814 Page: 17B;
Enumeration District: 47. Source Information: Ancestry.com.
1900 United States Federal Census [database on-line]. Provo,
UT, USA: The Generations Network, Inc., 2004. Original data:
United States of America, Bureau of the Census. Twelfth
Census of the United States, 1900. Washington, D.C.:
National Archives and Records Administration, 1900. T623,
1854 rolls. Description: This database is an index to
individuals enumerated in the 1900 United States Federal
Census, the Twelfth Census of the United States.
|
William Hunter,
Ann Boyd and their son Robert were living together at Raymond
|
Name: |
William
Hunter
[William Hunley] (?) |
|
Home in 1900: |
Raymond, Racine, Wisconsin |
|
Age: |
71 |
|
Birth Date: |
Sep 1828 |
|
Birthplace: |
Scotland |
|
Race: |
White |
|
Ethnicity: |
American |
|
Gender: |
Male |
|
Immigration
Year: |
1853 |
|
Relationship to
head-of-house: |
Head |
|
Father's
Birthplace: |
Scotland |
|
Mother's
Birthplace: |
Scotland |
|
Spouse's Name: |
Ann D |
|
Marriage Year: |
1851 |
|
Marital Status: |
Married |
|
Years Married: |
49 |
|
Residence : |
Raymond Township, Racine,
Wisconsin |
|
Occupation: |
|
|
Household
Members: |
|
Name |
Age |
|
William Hunter |
71 |
|
Ann D Hunter |
69 |
|
Robert B Hunter |
33 |
|
SourceCitation:Year: 1900;Census Place: Raymond, Racine, Wisconsin;
Roll: T623_1814 Page: 17B; Enumeration District: 47.
Source Information: Ancestry.com. 1900 United States
Federal Census [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: The
Generations Network, Inc., 2004. Original data: United
States of America, Bureau of the Census. Twelfth Census
of the United States, 1900. Washington, D.C.: National
Archives and Records Administration, 1900. T623, 1854
rolls. |

William and James Hunter and familes in Raymond, Racine County,
Wisconsin
See
original document
1900 United States Federal Census
- Union Grove, Racine County, Wisconsin
Adam Hunter and
his family were living together at Union Grove
| Name: |
Adam Hunter |
| Home in 1900: |
Yorkville, Racine, Wisconsin |
| Age: |
74 |
| Birth Date: |
Aug 1825 |
| Birthplace: |
Scotland |
| Race: |
White |
| Ethnicity: |
American |
| Gender: |
Male |
| Immigration Year: |
1853
[1857] |
| Relationship to head-of-house: |
Head |
| Father's Birthplace: |
Scotland |
| Mother's Birthplace: |
Scotland |
| Spouse's Name: |
Sharlot |
| Marriage Year: |
1868 |
| Marital Status: |
Married |
| Years Married: |
32 |
| Residence : |
Union Grove Village, Racine, Wisconsin |
| Household Members: |
|
Name |
Age |
|
Adam Hunter |
74 |
|
Sharlot Hunter |
60 |
|
William J Hunter |
30 |
|
Marth ? Hunter |
26 |
|
John C Hunter |
24 |
|
SourceCitation:Year: 1900;Census Place: Yorkville, Racine, Wisconsin;Roll: T623_1814 Page:
7B; Enumeration District: 50.
Source Information: Ancestry.com. 1900 United States Federal
Census [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: The Generations
Network, Inc., 2004. Original data: United States of
America, Bureau of the Census. Twelfth Census of the United
States, 1900. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and
Records Administration, 1900. T623, 1854 rolls. |
James Hunter died
August 21, 1904.
1905
Wisconsin Census - The Hunters of Racine County
Raymond,
Racine County

William Hunter (77) & Ann Boyd (75) and sons James (39) and
Robert Bruce (35)

Amanda Hunter (77) widow, Clara (35)

Amanda's son Henry (37), Ruth (35), Clara (2) and Gertrude (1)

Frank Hunter (42), Hattie (38), Wesley (15), Alvin (13), Stanley
(4) and Florance (3)
See original
document
Yorkville, Racine County

Adam Hunter (75), Charlotte (68), William (34), Martha (30) and
John (28)
See original document
Adam Hunter died on
July 22, 1905.

Main St., Union Grove, Wisconsin, c 1905
Read about the
History of South Central
Racine County

Map of Raymond Township, Racine County Wisconsin,
c 1908
Courtesy University of Wisconsin Digital Collections

Portion of a map of Raymond Township, Racine
County, Wisconsin, c 1908
showing Raymond Center and William Hunter's land
Miss C. Hunter is Clara Hunter and H. Hunter is Henry Hunter
Courtesy University of Wisconsin
Digital Collections
1910 United States Federal Census
- Raymond, Racine County, Wisconsin
William Hunter was living with
two of his sons and Carrie Hanson at Raymond.
|
Name: |
William Hunter |
|
Age in 1910: |
83 |
|
Estimated Birth Year: |
abt 1827 |
|
Birthplace: |
Scotland |
|
Relation to Head of House: |
Father |
|
Father's Birth Place: |
Scotland |
|
Mother's Birth Place: |
Scotland |
|
Home in 1910: |
Raymond, Racine, Wisconsin |
|
Marital Status: |
Widowed |
|
Race: |
White |
|
Gender: |
Male |
|
Year of Immigration: |
1853 |
|
Household Members: |
|
Name |
Age |
|
Robert B Hunter |
43 |
|
William Hunter |
83 |
|
James Hunter |
54 |
|
Carrie Hanson |
22 |
|
|
|
Source Citation:
Year: 1910; Census Place: Raymond, Racine, Wisconsin;
Roll: T624_1734; Page: 11A; Enumeration District: 85;
Image: 321. Source Information: Ancestry.com. 1910
United States Federal Census [database on-line]. Provo,
UT, USA: The Generations Network, Inc., 2006. |
Carrie Hanson would marry William Wallace Hunter

Scenes along the country roads,
Wisconsin, c. 1911
William Hunter died in
1917.
1920 United States Federal Census
- Raymond, Racine County, Wisconsin

Frank Hunter and family
See
original document
|
Name: |
Henry S
Hunter |
|
Age: |
53
[50] |
|
Birth Year: |
abt 1867
[abt 1870] |
|
Birthplace: |
Wisconsin |
|
Home in 1920: |
Raymond, Racine,
Wisconsin |
|
Race: |
White |
|
Gender: |
Male |
|
Relation to Head of House: |
Head |
|
Marital Status: |
Married |
|
Spouse's Name: |
Kathie
R Hunter |
|
Father's Birthplace: |
Scotland |
|
Mother's Birthplace: |
New York |
|
Home owned: |
Own |
|
Able to read: |
Yes |
|
Able to Write: |
Yes |
|
Household Members: |
|
Name |
Age |
|
Henry S Hunter |
53
[50] |
|
Kathie R Hunter |
50 |
|
Dora B Hunter |
16 |
|
Gertrude A Hunter |
15 |
|
Boyde S Hunter |
12 |
|
Leone M Hunter |
7 |
|
|
Source Citation:
Year: 1920; Census Place: Raymond, Racine,
Wisconsin; Roll: T625_2011; Page: 4A; Enumeration
District: 77; Image: 902. Source Information:
Ancestry.com. 1920 United States Federal Census
[database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com
Operations Inc, 2010. Images reproduced by
FamilySearch. Original data: Fourteenth Census of
the United States, 1920. (NARA microfilm publication
T625, 2076 rolls). Records of the Bureau of the
Census, Record Group 29. National Archives,
Washington, D.C. For details on the contents of the
film numbers, visit the following NARA web page:
NARA. Note: Enumeration Districts 819-839 are on
roll 323 (Chicago City). Description: This database
is an index to individuals enumerated in the 1920
United States Federal Census, the Fourteenth Census
of the United States. It includes all states and
territories, as well as Military and Naval Forces,
the Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico, American Samoa,
Guam, and the Panama Canal Zone. The census provides
many details about individuals and families
including: name, gender, age, birthplace, year of
immigration, mother tongue, and parents?
birthplaces. In addition, the names of those listed
on the population schedule are linked to actual
images of the 1920 Federal Census. |
1930 United States Federal Census
- Raymond, Racine County, Wisconsin
|
Name: |
Frank
Hunter |
|
Gender: |
Male |
|
Birth Year: |
abt 1862 |
|
Birthplace: |
Wisconsin |
|
Race: |
White |
|
Home in 1930: |
Raymond, Racine, Wisconsin |
|
Marital Status: |
Married |
|
Relation to Head of House: |
Head |
|
Spouse's Name: |
Hattie Hunter |
|
Father's Birthplace: |
Scotland |
|
Mother's Birthplace: |
New York |
|
Household Members: |
|
Name |
Age |
|
Frank Hunter |
68 |
|
Hattie Hunter |
64 |
|
Stanley Hunter |
29 |
|
Florence Hunter |
28 |
|
Earl Hunter |
22 |
|
Alma Thompson |
27 |
|
|
Source
Citation: Year: 1930; Census Place: Raymond,
Racine, Wisconsin; Roll: 2608; Page: 6A;
Enumeration District: 44; Image: 410.0; FHL
microfilm: 2342342. Source Information:
Ancestry.com. 1930 United States Federal Census
[database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com
Operations Inc, 2002. Original data: United
States of America, Bureau of the Census.
Fifteenth Census of the United States, 1930.
Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records
Administration, 1930. T626, 2,667 rolls.
Description: The 1930 Census contains records
for approximately 123 million Americans. The
census gives us a glimpse into the lives of
Americans in 1930, and contains information
about a household?s family members and occupants
including: birthplaces, occupations,
immigration, citizenship, and military service.
The names of those listed in the census are
linked to actual images of the 1930 Census. |

Wallace Hunter (67), Carolina (39), Jeanette (17), Roberta
(15), William (12), Doris (9), Willa (7), Kenneth (5) and
Darrell (3)
Clara Hunter (60), Henry Hunter (63), Ruby (57), Dora (26),
Boyd (23) and Leona (17)
See original
document
1940 United States Federal Census
- Raymond, Racine County, Wisconsin

Mrs. Hattie Hunter (74), Stanley (39), Florence (38), Adolf
(30), Franklin (3), Earl (32) and Edythe (24)
See
original
document

Alvin Hunter (49), Ada (35) and Arlene (6)
See
original
document
James Hunter, Jr. & Amanda
Hotchkiss
Raymond Township Biographical Sketches
As published in "The History of Racine and Kenosha Counties" (Chicago:
1879), pages 664-668
JAMES HUNTER, farmer, Sec. 22; P. O. Raymond;
born in Scotland, in 1826; came to Wisconsin in 1850, and located in
Raymond. Married Margaret Stubbs, in 1856. She was born in Scotland;
died Dec. 5, 1858. In 1861, he married Mrs. Amanda Hotchkiss. They have
five children. Mr. and Mrs. H. are members of the Congregational Church.
In 1862, Mr. H. enlisted in the 1st Wis. Heavy Artillery, Co. K.;
mustered out in 1864. When he came to Wisconsin, he worked out as a farm
hand, since which time he has accumulated a competency, being the owner
of 100 acres in Sec. 22.
William Hunter & Ann Boyd
Raymond Township Biographical Sketches
As published in "The History of Racine and Kenosha Counties" (Chicago:
1879), pages 664-668
WILLIAM HUNTER, farmer,
Sec. 22; P. O. Raymond; was born in Dumfriesshire, Scotland, in 1829;
came to Wisconsin in 1853; married, in 1850, Miss Ann D. Boyd. They have
six children living; lost two. Mr. and Mrs. Hunter are members of the
Congregational Church. Mr. Hunter came to Wisconsin a poor man, but, by
economy and industry, has a fine home, and one of the best-cultivated
farms in the county, of eighty acres, in Sec. 22. Since his residence in
Raymond, he has held the offices of Town Treasurer and Constable.
The following information is extracted from
Racine, Belle City of the lakes, and Racine County, Wisconsin : a record
of settlement, organization, progress and achievement by Fanny S.
Stone, 1916:
William Hunter was engaged in farming near
Franksville and is now living retired. He was born in Dumfriesshire,
Scotland, September 15, 1829, (ed. note: we have date of birth as August
24, 1828) a son of James and Jane (Hasty) Hunter. They were also natives
of Dumfriesshire, the land of hills and heather. At an early day in the
development of Racine County they established their home in Yorkville
Township, becoming pioneer settlers of that region. William Hunter is
the only survivor of their family of eight children. The father had
forty acres of land, which he carefully and successfully cultivated. His
religious faith was that of the Presbyterian Church and his political
belief was in accord with the principles of the Republican Party.
In early life William Hunter began work on the railroads and when but
eighteen years of age had risen to the position of foreman in connection
with the Glasgow & Southwestern Railroad in Scotland. He proved his
ability and fidelity, which qualities won him advancement from time to
time, and on one occasion he came within a single vote of being chosen
assistant superintendent of the road. He was but twenty-four years of
age when he bade adieu to Friends and native land and sailed for the new
world, becoming a resident of Racine County. He began work as a farm
hand in this County and in 1862 removed to Raymond Township. He made
arrangements to purchase a farm, although he had no capital at the time.
He borrowed five hundred dollars from a man whom he did not know, but
his honesty impressed itself upon all with whom he came in contact and
it became a recognized fact throughout the locality that his word was as
good as any bond ever solemnized by signature or seal. He started with
absolutely nothing but in the course of time became the owner of one
hundred and sixty acres, which he divided with his brother, and he still
retains possession of the eighty-acre tract, which is rich and valuable
and returns to hint a most gratifying annual income. 'When the farm came
into his possession, however, the land was in poor condition and
scarcely anything could be raised upon it, but he systematically began
its cultivation and development and today his fields produce one hundred
and fifty bushels of corn to the acre. Not only was Mr. Hunter
successful in the production of crops but also won substantial profit in
the raising of full blooded Durham cattle and his stock has won many
ribbons at the fairs. He is an expert judge of stock and has been often
called upon to act in that capacity. For a long period he carried on
general agricultural pursuits but is now living retired, for he has
reached the age of eighty-seven years. His rest is certainly deserved,
as it is the fitting crown of a well spent life.
In 1850 Mr. Hunter was united in marriage to Miss Andica Boyd, who was
born in Scotland and died in 1908 (ed note: she died January 17, 1908). They were the parents of eight
children but only three are now living: James and William Wallace, both
upon the home farm; and Mary, the wife of Adam Hay, a drayman of Racine.
In his political views Mr. Hunter has always been an earnest republican
and has filled the offices of supervisor, and constable and Township
treasurer. It. was due to his efforts that the road was opened between
Raymond and Franksville. His life has ever been actuated by high and
honorable principles, for he has long been a consistent member of the
Congregational church, in which he served as deacon for thirty years. He
has come to the evening of life respected and honored by all who know
him, and he can look back over the past without regret and forward to
the future without fear.
Editor's Note: William Hunter and Ann Boyd are buried in the
McPherson Cemetery (across the street from the Hunter lands in Section
22).
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=43976304
Adam Hunter & Charlotte Witcher
Commemorative biographical record of
prominent and representative men of Racine and Kenosha counties,
Wisconsin, containing biographical sketches of business and professional
men and of many early settled families
- J.H Beers and Co., Chicago, Illinois, 1906
http://digital.library.wisc.edu/1711.dl/WI.Commemorative
Adam Hunter, late, a substantial farmer and
respected citizen of Racine county, Wis., residing on his fine farm in
Section 35, Yorkville township, was born in Dumfriesshire, Scotland, in
August, 1830, son of James and Jean (Heasty) Hunter, natives of
Scotland. His grandfather was a shepherd in Scotland, and was drowned
while herding his sheep. On the maternal side, the grandfather of Adam
Hunter was Andrew Heasty, a weaver, who died in Scotland at an advanced
age.
James Hunter was a laborer in his native
country, but on coming to America, about 1855, he purchased forty acres
of land in Yorkville township, Racine Co., Wis., upon which he died in
1877, aged seventy one years (ed note 81 years). His wife passed away in
1869, in the faith of the Presbyterian Church, of which he was also a
member. Of their eight children only one is now living, William.
Adam Hunter remained in his native country
until about twenty years of age, and there received his schooling. He
then came to America with a brother and sister, William and Mary, the
latter of whom afterward became the wife of John Brice, a Scotchman. Mr.
Hunter located at once in Yorkville township, and here remained until
his death. After working out on farms for a time he and his father
purchased forty-acre farms adjoining, and, on his father's death, Adam
Hunter came into possession of his farm, located half a mile north of
Union Grove. This farm he sold to purchase the tract of land upon which
he was living at the time of his death, comprising eight acres (ed. note
should be 80 acres) in Section 35 upon which he spent his last
twenty-eight years. He died July 22, 1905.
On April 10, 1868, Mr. Hunter married Miss
Charlotte Whitcher, daughter of John C. and Sarah Ann (Holden) Whitcher,
and five children were born to this union: William lives at home and
works the farm; Sarah Jane, who married Charles William Christensen,
lives in Iowa, and had had children - Charles, Clara, Henry, John,
Martha, Jane, and three who died; Martha Elizabeth lives at home; John
Charles is the next in the family; Charlotte Maria who married Jacob
Haney, lives west of Union Grove, and had five children living,
Josephine, Frank, Edwin, Ruth and Lenora Frances, the last named born
June 20, 1905.
Adam & Charlotte Hunter had 5 children:
1. William James Hunter-born May 10, 1869 in Yorkville Township; worked
the family farm; never married; died Apr. 11, 1948; buried in Sylvania
Cemetery.
2. Sarah Jane Hunter-born Nov. 28, 1871 in Yorkville Township;married to
Charles William Christensen on Oct. 25, 1889; ; lived at Lake Mills,
Iowa; had 8 children; died Jan. 15, 1944.
3. Martha Elizabeth Hunter-born Nov. 15, 1873 in Yorkville Township;
buried in Sylvania Cemetery.
(PLEASE SEE INSCRIPTION BELOW)
4. John Charles Hunter-born 1875 in Yorkville Twp; never married; died
as the result of a fall on Dec. 31, 1917; buried in Sylvania Cemetery.
5. Charlotte Maria Hunter-born May 7, 1879 in Yorkville Township;
married to Jacob J Haney; had 7 children-Josephine(Block 1, Lot 3, ND),
Frank(Block 3, Lot 10, ND), Edwin, Ruth(Blackburn), & Lenora(Frances),
John, & Harold; died in Racine on Feb. 26, 1944; buried in St. John's
Catholic Cemetery, Kenosha Co.
INSCRIPTIONS
Emil Hansen/July 29, 1878/Feb. 13, 1950
Martha Hansen/Nov. 15, 1873/Nov. 5, 1959
*****Evelyn Hansen/infant (small stone next to Wm. Hunter)
Martha Elizabeth Hunter was born on Nov. 15, 1873 in Yorkville Township,
to Adam & Charlotte Hunter. She married Emil Hansen(born July 29, 1878
in Denmark) and lived in Paris Township, Kenosha, WI. They had 2
children. Emil & his son were killed when hit by a train at Union Grove,
WI on Feb. 13, 1950. Martha died in a Kenosha hospital on Nov. 5, 1959.
CHILDREN OF: Emil Hansen & Martha Elizabeth Hunter
Edwin Emil Hansen-born Feb. 14, 1913 in Paris Twp; married to Pauline
Permann on June 22, 1940; died on Feb. 13, 1950; buried in Sunset Ridge
Cemetery, Kenosha, WI.
Evelyn Hansen-died in infancy; buried in Sylvania Cemetery.
Mary Hunter & John Bryce
JOHN BRYCE, farmer; P.O. Union Grove; was born
near Glasgow, Scotland, January, 1822; came to Wisconsin in 1847, and
settled on 160 acres in town of Dover, and now, through industry, has as
fine a farm as is in Dover. He married Mary HUNTER in April, 1861; she
died in September, 1862. He again married, Elizabeth ORMISTON, in
Chicago, in May, 1866. By first wife had one child - John, born in 1862,
and is now at home with his father. By second wife, had two children -
Elizabeth, born May, 1867, Gracie, born January, 1871. Mrs. Grace
ORMISTON, mother of the present Mrs. BRYCE was born near Glasgow,
Scotland, November, 1809; is the widow of Samuel ORMISTON; her maiden
name was Grace COLEWELL; she was married in 1827; they came to Wisconsin
about 1839; settled on eighty acres, and afterward bought 200 acres. He
was a hard-working and frugal man, and gained means; moved to Union
Grove about 1867. Died Aug. 1, 1876, leaving his widow in comfortable
circumstances. - From The History of Racine and Kenosha Counties,
Wisconsin, Publ. 1879 by Western Historical Company, Chicago - Under
heading "Dover Township".
Editor's Note: See
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GSln=bryce&GSbyrel=in&GSdyrel=in&GSst=51&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=41517455&df=all&
Agnes Hunter
(daughter of William
Hunter and Ann Boyd)
RACINE BELLE CITY OF THE
LAKES AND RACINE COUNTY WISCONSIN-ILLUSTRATED
VOLUME II Record of Settlement, Organization, Progress and Achievement
THE S. J. CLARKE PUBLISHING COMPANY 1916
John Vyvyan, of Yorkville Township, had no capital when he began
farming on his own account, but possessed enterprise and good judgment
and as the years have passed has prospered. He has given land to each of
his children, but still holds one hundred and sixty acres, on which he
is engaged in general farming. His birth occurred in Raymond Township,
this County, on the 15th of November. 1850, and he is a son of William
and Matilda Vyvyan, both of whom were born in Cornwall, England. They
came to America, however, in young manhood and womanhood and their
marriage occurred in Yorkville Township, Racine County. The father
followed the butchering business during the greater part of his life,
but also was interested in farming and held title to a large tract of
land. He had a wide acquaintance and was recognized as a public-spirited
and valuable citizen. In politics he was a republican and his religious
faith was that of the Methodist church. His demise occurred in 1901.
John Vyvyan, who is one of three children surviving of a family of six,
was educated in the common schools of Raymond Township and also early
became familiar with agricultural work. After farming for several years
he conducted a butcher shop in Union Grove for three years, but at the
end of that time, or in 1871, bought his present farm, which comprises
one hundred and sixty acres, in Yorkville Township. He has erected a
fine modern residence and outbuildings and has made many other
improvements upon the place, which is one of the most valuable
properties in the locality. The old house, in which he lived for several
years after first taking up his residence upon this farm, is still
standing. He also formerly owned other tracts of land, which he has
given to his children. He is still actively engaged in stock raising and
dairying and his well directed labor yields him a good financial return.
Mr. Vyvyan was married in 1868 to Miss Agnes Hunter, who was born in
Scotland, but was brought by her parents to the United States when only
three years of age. The family located in Raymond Township, and there
the father, William Hunter, is still living. To Mr. and Mrs. Vyvyan were
born seven children: William, Benjamin. Walter, John E. and Roy, all
residents of Yorkville Township; Mary, the wife of C. Rockey, who is
engaged in the cement business in Racine, and Margaret, the wife of
George Christensen, a merchant of Racine. The wife and mother passed
away in August. 1914, and her demise was deeply regretted not only by
her family but also by her many friends.
The Republican Party has a stanch supporter in Mr. Vyvyan and he takes
commendable interest in everything affecting the public welfare,
although not an office seeker. He belongs to the Yorkville Methodist
Episcopal Church, with which his wife is also identified, and in all
relations of life has measured up to high standards of conduct. He has
passed his entire life in Racine County and the fact that those who have
known him intimately since boyhood are his warmest friends is proof of
his genuine worth.
William Wallace Hunter
(son of William Hunter and Ann Boyd)
William Wallace Hunter has been a lifelong
resident of Raymond Township. He was born on the old family homestead
October 4, 1862, his parents being William and Andica (Boyd) Hunter, who
are mentioned above. He is indebted to the district school system for
educational privileges which were accorded him and he began life on a
farm, choosing to follow the occupation to which he had been reared. He
has since carried on general farming and dairying and he keeps on hand a
good grade of Holstein cattle. He is now operating eighty acres and the
tract is in a high state of cultivation, for he employs modern farming
methods in the work of plowing, planting and harvesting.
In 1895 Mr. Hunter was united in marriage to Miss Augusta Anderson, a
daughter of Nels Anderson, who was one of the early settlers from
Norway. Mr. Hunter belongs to the Ancient Order of United Foresters. In
politics he is a republican and has filled the office of town treasurer,
but he cares little to hold office, feeling that his time and energies
are fully claimed by his business duties and interests. The name of
Hunter has long been associated with the agricultural development of
Racine County and the work instituted by the father is being carried on
by the son with continued success.
- United
Presbyterian Cemetery -
Jean Hastie Hunter (b. 1797 d.
Feb 11, 1867), James McLain Hunter (b. Nov 22, 1826 d. Aug 21, 1904),
Mary Hunter Bryce (b. 1834 d. Oct 1862), Margaret Stubbs Hunter (b. 1827
d. Dec 5, 1858) and Robert Hill Hunter (b. 1827 d. Sept 2, 1898) are all
buried in this cemetery.
Jean Hastie

Jane, wife of James Hunter, Feb 11, 1867
United Presbyterian Cemetery, Racine County, Section 5
Photo courtesy Whitney Gulbrandson
- Sylvania Cemetery -
SYLVANIA CEMETERY, YORKVILLE
TOWNSHIP, RACINE COUNTY, WISCONSIN
compiled by: Mary Anne Falk April, 1991
- from
Sylvania
Cemetery, Yorkville Township, Racibe County, Wisconsin
BLOCK 4-LOT 7-ND-Adam Hunter, Owner
INSCRIPTIONS
John C. Hunter/1875-1917
William J. Hunter/May 10, 1869-Apr. 11, 1948
*****Adam Hunter/Aug. 1830-July 22, 1905 (no headstone)
*****Charlotte K. Hunter/Dec. 10, 1837 (no headstone)
Adam Hunter was born in
Dumfriesshire, Scotland in 1833, to James & Jean (Heisty) Hunter. He
came to America in July of 1853 with his sister and brother, William &
Mary Hunter. His father & mother followed in Aug. of 1858. The Hunters
located in Yorkville Twp just north of Union Grove. After his father's
death in 1877 (ed. note: his father died in 1873), Adam sold the farm and moved to Section 35, Yorkville
Twp, where he had 80 acres. Adam married Charlotte Whitcher (born
Dec. 10, 1837 in London, England), daughter of John C. & Sarah Ann
(Holden) Whitcher, on Apr. 10, 1869 in Yorkville. The Whitchers
came to America in 1840, and also settled in Yorkville Twp. Adam &
Charlotte Hunter had 5 children. He died on July 22, 1905.
It is not known at this time when Charlotte died.

Map of Yorkville Township showing Adam Hunter's
land on section 35
Courtesy University of Wisconsin
Digital Collections
Adam Hunter and Charlotte Whitcher

Monumental Inscription, Adam Hunter and
Charlotte Whitcher, Sylvania Cemetery, Racine County, Wisconsin
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GSln=Hunter&GSiman=1&GScid=89342&GRid=11262247&
Photo courtesy of Theresa Williams
William James Hunter
Son of Adam Hunter and Charlotte
Whitcher

Monumental Inscription, William James
Hunter (son of Adam and Charlotte), Sylvania Cemetery, Racine County,
Wisconsin
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GSln=Hunter&GSiman=1&GScid=89342&GRid=11262368&
Photo courtesy of Theresa Williams
CHILDREN OF: Adam
Hunter & Charlotte Whitcher
- William James Hunter-born May 10, 1869 in Yorkville Twp; worked the
family farm; never married; died Apr. 11, 1948; buried here;
- Sarah Jane Hunter-born Nov. 28, 1871 in Yorkville Twp; married to
Charles William Christensen on Oct. 25, 1889; ; lived at Lake Mills,
Iowa; had 8 children; died Jan. 15, 1944;
- Martha Elizabeth Hunter-born Nov. 15, 1873 in Yorkville Twp; buried
here; see account below;
- John Charles Hunter-born 1875 in Yorkville Twp; never married; died as
the result of a fall on Dec. 31, 1917; buried here;
- Charlotte Maria Hunter-born May 7, 1879 in Yorkville Twp; married to
Jacob J Haney; had 7 children-Josephine (Block 1, Lot 3, ND), Frank
(Block 3, Lot 10, ND), Edwin, Ruth (Blackburn), & Lenora (Frances),
John, & Harold; died at Racine on Feb. 26, 1944; buried in St. John's
Catholic Cemetery, Kenosha Co;
INSCRIPTIONS
Emil Hansen/July 29, 1878/Feb. 13, 1950
Martha Hansen/Nov. 15, 1873/Nov. 5, 1959
*****Evelyn Hansen/infant (small stone next to Wm. Hunter)
Maria Elizabeth
Hunter
Daughter of Adam Hunter and Charlotte
Whitcher

Monumental Inscription, Martha
Elizabeth Hunter Hansen (daughter of Adam and Charlotte), Sylvania
Cemetery, Racine County, Wisconsin
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=50233816
Photo courtesy
of M. Marolis
Martha Elizabeth Hunter was born on Nov. 15, 1873 in Yorkville Twp,
to Adam & Charlotte Hunter. She married Emil Hansen (born July 29,
1878 in Denmark) and lived in Paris Twp, Kenosha, WI. They had 2
children. Emil & his son were killed when hit by a train at Union
Grove, WI on Feb. 13, 1950. Martha died in a Kenosha hospital on
Nov. 5, 1959.
CHILDREN OF: Emil
Hansen & Martha Elizabeth Hunter
- Edwin Emil Hansen-born Feb. 14, 1913 in Paris Twp; married to Pauline
Permann on June 22, 1940; died on Feb. 13, 1950; buried in Sunset
Ridge Cemetery, Kenosha, WI;
- Evelyn Hansen-died in infancy; buried here;
- McPherson
Cemetery -
William Hunter &
Ann Boyd

William Hunter
Born Sept 1828, Died Dec 1917
.... Boyd, wife of William Hunter
Born June 1830 Died Jan 17, 1896
McPherson Cemetery, Racine County,
Wisconsin
Photo courtesy Marilyn (Matten) Schroeder
James Boyd Hunter
Son of William Hunter and Ann Boyd

James B. Hunter
Son of William and Ann Hunter
Feb 3, 1856
Dec 23, 1919
McPherson Cemetery, Racine County,
Wisconsin
Photo courtesy Marilyn (Matten) Schroeder
William Wallace
Hunter
Son of William Hunter and Ann Boyd

Father
Wallace W. Hunter, 1862 - 1938
McPherson Cemetery, Racine County,
Wisconsin
Photo courtesy Marilyn (Matten) Schroeder
Carrie Hanson
Wife of William Wallace Hunter

Mother
Carrie Hunter, 1888 - 1964
McPherson Cemetery, Racine County,
Wisconsin
Photo courtesy Marilyn (Matten) Schroeder
Robert Bruce Hunter
Son of William Hunter and Ann Boyd

Robert Bruce Hunter
Born April 23, 1867, Died April 25, 1914
McPherson Cemetery, Racine County,
Wisconsin
Photo courtesy Laura Matten-Johnson
Frank Hunter
Son of James Hunter, Jr. and Amanda
Hotchkiss

Frank Hunter
Born January 6, 1862, Died Sept 1933
Hattie Hunter
Born April 1855 Died 1952
McPherson Cemetery, Racine County,
Wisconsin
Photo courtesy Marilyn (Matten) Schroeder
Myron E. Hunter
Son of James Hunter, Jr. and Amanda
Hotchkiss

Myron E. Hunter, 1872 - 1942
McPherson Cemetery, Racine County,
Wisconsin
Photo courtesy Marilyn (Matten) Schroeder
Clara E. Hunter
Daughter of
James Hunter, Jr. and Amanda Hotchkiss

Clara E. Hunter, 1870 - 1952
McPherson Cemetery, Racine County,
Wisconsin
Photo courtesy Marilyn (Matten) Schroeder
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