Who was Captain Hunter?

Captain Hunter (1650–1732) was born in Nansemond, Colonial Virginia and died in Chowan, North Carolina, United States. 8 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Captain William "Nansemond" Hunter 1650–1732

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: C — verified across 8 independent trees

Born 28 Oct 1650 · Nansemond, Colonial Virginia

Died 18 Jan 1732 · Chowan, North Carolina, United States

Father Nicholas Hunter

Mother Priscilla Cornish

Spouse Rebecca Besse (1657–1746)

Children Nicholas Hunter

Records

England, Select Deaths and Burials, … Geneanet Community Trees Index Massachusetts, U.S., Town and Vital … U.S., New England Marriages Prior … Bristol, England, Church of England …

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Biography

The story of Captain William "Nansemond" Hunter began in 1650 in Nansemond, Colonial Virginia. Captain William "Nansemond" Hunter married rebecca besse, and had children including nicholas hunter. Captain William "Nansemond" Hunter passed away in 1732 in Chowan, North Carolina, United States.

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Burial Records England, Select Deaths and Burials, 1538-1991
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Record Geneanet Community Trees Index
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Vital Records Massachusetts, U.S., Town and Vital Records, 1620-1988
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Marriage Records U.S., New England Marriages Prior to 1700
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Marriage Records Bristol, England, Church of England Baptisms, Marriages and Burials

Life Timeline

1650

Birth of Captain William "Nansemond" Hunter in Nansemond, Colonial Virginia

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1732

Death of Captain William "Nansemond" Hunter in Chowan, North Carolina, United States

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Captain Hunter

This ancestor line traces from Lancashire, Lancashire, England, United Kingdom (1535) to Alnwick, Northumberland, England (1624) across 3 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Captain Hunter (1650–1732) was born in Nansemond, Colonial Virginia and died in Chowan, North Carolina, United States. 8 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (C) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 8 researchers on YourRoots have Captain in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 3 generations of this lineage geographically.
: It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
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