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William Joel “Joel” Hunt 1806–1877 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 14 March 1806

Birth Location: Elberton, Elbert, Georgia, United States

Death Date: 29 November 1877

Death Location: Philadelphia, Columbia County, Arkansas, USA

Father: Moses Hunt

Mother: Tamar Tyner

Spouse(s): Virginia Crawford

Children(s): Mary Hunt, James Hunt, Millicent Hunt, Moses Hunt, Nancy Hunt, Richard Hunt, Simon Hunt, Martha Hunt, Narcissa Hunt, Joel Hunt, Ida Hunt, John Hunt, Artimisher Hunt, James Hunt

In 1806, William Joel “Joel” Hunt entered the world in Elberton, Elbert, Georgia, United States, born to Moses Hunt And Tamar Tyner. In 1840, William Joel “Joel” Hunt resided in Polky Tally, Madison, Georgia, USA. In 1850, William Joel “Joel” Hunt resided in District 42, Henry, Georgia, USA. William Joel “Joel” Hunt married Virginia Sidney Crawford, and had children including Artimisher Melvina Josephine Hunt, Ida Ophelia Hunt, James Hunt, James Singleton Hunt, Joel Richard Gaines Hunt, John Lindsey Hunt, Martha Sydney Virginia Hunt, Mary Elizabeth Hunt, Millicent Frances Millie Hunt, Moses Jackson Hunt, Nancy Annette Ann Hunt, Narcissa Caroline Hunt, Richard Henry Hunt, Simon Oliver Hunt. William Joel “Joel” Hunt passed away in 1877 in Philadelphia, Columbia County, Arkansas, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1806, William Joel “Joel” Hunt entered the world in Elberton, Elbert, Georgia, United States, born to Moses Hunt And Tamar Tyner.
  • In 1840, William Joel “Joel” Hunt resided in Polky Tally, Madison, Georgia, USA.
  • In 1850, William Joel “Joel” Hunt resided in District 42, Henry, Georgia, USA.
  • William Joel “Joel” Hunt married Virginia Sidney Crawford, and had children including Artimisher Melvina Josephine Hunt, Ida Ophelia Hunt, James Hunt, James Singleton Hunt, Joel Richard Gaines Hunt, John Lindsey Hunt, Martha Sydney Virginia Hunt, Mary Elizabeth Hunt, Millicent Frances Millie Hunt, Moses Jackson Hunt, Nancy Annette Ann Hunt, Narcissa Caroline Hunt, Richard Henry Hunt, Simon Oliver Hunt.
  • William Joel “Joel” Hunt passed away in 1877 in Philadelphia, Columbia County, Arkansas, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

William Hunt's Ancestors

Self
William Hunt
1806–1877
Birth Place: Elberton, Elbert, Georgia, United States
Parents
Moses Hunt
1760–1842
, Franklin, North Carolina, USA
Tamar Tyner
1768–1840
Wilkes, Elbert, Georgia, United States
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

William Hunt's Descendants

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William (Joel “Joel”) Hunt (14 March 1806–29 November 1877) m. Virginia (Sidney) Crawford (25 August 1814–17 December 1904)
  1. 1. Mary (Elizabeth) Hunt 1837–1912 m. Elisha (Thomas "Tom") Whaley 1835–1870
    1. 1. John (Clark) Whaley 1859–1914 m. Maryanne (Elizabeth) Chaffin 1866–
      1. 1. Emma (Mae) Whaley 1890–1964
      2. 2. Joel (Singleton) Whaley 1885–1918
      3. 3. Arthur (Franklin) Whaley 1888–1963
      4. 4. Katie (V) Whaley 1894–
      5. 5. Ollie (B) Whaley 1897–1983
      6. 6. Loy Whaley 1900–1965
    2. 2. Annie (Elizabeth) Whaley 1860–
    3. 3. Mary (Allice) Whaley 1864–
    4. 4. Martha (Terrissa) Whaley 1865–
    5. 5. Virginia (C.) Whaley 1867–1929
    6. 6. Gennie Whaley 1866–
    7. 7. Jon (H.) Whaley 1868–
    8. 8. Joel (Barney) Whaley 1865–1921 m. Coatney (Lorina) Barker 1869–1954
      1. 1. 1901–1993 m. 1891–1973
        1. 1. Beverly Ann 1928–2015 m. Katherine (Oleta) Nelson 1926–2015
        2. 2. Joseph (Barney "JB") Dubrock 1922–1996 m. Jessie (Lee) Land 1921–2007
      2. 2. Mary (Agnes) Whaley 1895–2001 m. Jefferson (Monroe) Howard 1889–1981
        1. 1. Dewitt Howard 1913–1976
        2. 2. Evelyn (Lillian) Howard 1920–1999
      3. 3. Albany (Catherine "Carrie" G.) Whaley 1902–1992 m. James (Wesley "Wes") Howard 1887–1966
      4. 4. John (Dewey "Dewey") Whaley 1898–1958 m. Edna (May) Ponthieux 1902–1947
        1. 1. Rubye (Mae) Whaley 1922–1998
        2. 2. John (Wayne) Whaley 1935–1977
      5. 5. Evetton (Scott "Scott") Whaley 1909–2004
      6. 6. Tone Whaley 1899–1985
      7. 7. Gogan Whaley 1899–1910
  2. 2. James (Singleton) Hunt 1830–1909
  3. 3. Millicent (Frances "Millie") Hunt 1832–1891
  4. 4. Moses (Jackson) Hunt 1835–1869
  5. 5. Nancy (Annette "Ann") Hunt 1838–1908
  6. 6. Richard (Henry) Hunt 1840–1862
  7. 7. Simon (Oliver) Hunt 1842–1907
  8. 8. Martha (Sydney Virginia) Hunt 1846–1878
  9. 9. Narcissa (Caroline) Hunt 1848–1938
  10. 10. Joel (Richard Gaines) Hunt 1851–1928
  11. 11. Ida (Ophelia) Hunt 1852–1934
  12. 12. John (Lindsey) Hunt 1855–1926
  13. 13. Artimisher (Melvina Josephine) Hunt 1857–1935
  14. 14. James Hunt 1850–

William Hunt's Timeline

6 Records

1806
14 March 1806
Birth of William Joel “Joel” Hunt in Elberton, Elbert, Georgia, United States
Elberton, Elbert, Georgia, United States
1840
1840
Age 34
William Joel “Joel” Hunt resided here in Polky Tally, Madison, Georgia, USA
Polky Tally, Madison, Georgia, USA
1850
1850
Age 44
William Joel “Joel” Hunt resided here in District 42, Henry, Georgia, USA
District 42, Henry, Georgia, USA
1860
1860
Age 54
William Joel “Joel” Hunt resided here in Magnolia Township, Columbia County, AR
Magnolia Township, Columbia County, AR
1870
1870
Age 64
William Joel “Joel” Hunt resided here in Magnolia, Magnolia, Columbia, Arkansas, USA
Magnolia, Magnolia, Columbia, Arkansas, USA
1877
29 November 1877
Age 71
Death of William Joel “Joel” Hunt in Columbia County, Arkansas, USA
Columbia County, Arkansas, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 14 March 1806
    Event Place: Elberton, Elbert, Georgia, United States
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1840
    Event Place: Polky Tally, Madison, Georgia, USA
    Record Source: 1840 United States Federal Census, Year: 1840; Census Place: Polky Tally, Madison, Georgia; Roll: 46; Page: 49; Family History Library Film: 0007045

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: District 42, Henry, Georgia, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: District 42, Henry, Georgia; Roll: 73; Page: 219a

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Magnolia Township, Columbia County, AR
    Record Source: Arkansas, U.S., Compiled Census and Census Substitutes Index

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Magnolia, Magnolia, Columbia, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Magnolia, Columbia, Arkansas; Roll: M593_50; Page: 415A

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 29 November 1877
    Event Place: Columbia County, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Philadelphia, Columbia County, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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