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John Elias Hunt 1751–1796

Public Tree Person

What is a Public Tree Person?

A Public Tree Person is an ancestor documented independently by multiple YourRoots tree owners. When several researchers' family histories converge on the same person, we publish a shared page that combines what they've documented.

Why this is a Public Tree Person

Full name consistent across 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 trees

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C Reliability
C
Reliability Score: C
Basic — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
Verification checklist
  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

2 researchers on YourRoots have John Hunt in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 8 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: C — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 18 Nov 1751 · Lunenburg, Virginia, United States
Died 18 Sep 1796 · Lee, Virginia, United States

Researchers connected through John Hunt 1751–1796

and 1 more tree owner connected with John Hunt 1751–1796

Immediate Family

Parents
Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

The story of John Elias Hunt began in 1751 in Lunenburg, Virginia, United States. John Elias Hunt passed away in 1796 in Lee, Virginia, United States.

Sources

  1. 1
    Record American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI)

  2. 2
    Immigration U.S. and Canada, Passenger and Immigration Lists Index, 1500s-1900s

  3. 3
    Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave Index

Life Timeline

1751
Birth of John Elias Hunt in Lunenburg, Virginia, United States
Birth
1796
Death of John Elias Hunt in Lee, Virginia, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from John Hunt

This ancestor line traces from England (1503) to Lunenburg, Lunenburg, Virginia, United States (1751) across 8 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

John Hunt (1751–1796) was born in Lunenburg, Virginia, United States and died in Lee, Virginia, United States. 2 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, 2 researchers on YourRoots have John 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 8 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.
Use the "Compare Tree" button on any researcher's profile above. You can compare your tree side by side with theirs, see where your records overlap or differ, and collaborate to fill gaps.

John Hunt's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
John Elias Hunt PTP
1751–1796
Lunenburg, Virginia, United States
Parents
Unknown
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Grandparents
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John Hunt's Descendants

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John Elias Hunt PTP 1751–1796