Hunt Family Records, by J. Montgomery Seaver; Paperback; 38 pp; 1929; Item # SV04

This book is soft covered, saddle stapled and measures about 5.5 x 8.5 inches. The Hunt volume was published in 1929 and has 39 pages. The book is original - not a reprint.

The following genealogical information can be found in the book:

Photographs of the Hon, George W. P. Hunt, Governor of Arizona for 13 years; and Dr. Rockford D. Hunt, Dean of the University of Southern California; as well as a woodcut of William M. Hunt, former Secretary of the United States Navy;

An introduction that includes a short history of the Hunt surname;

Under the heading of Ancient Hunt Families, Hunts found in "Burke's General Armory," are listed as well as a number of descendancies. Those listed are Hunt of Boreatton; Hunt of Ballysinode; Hunt of Shermanbury Park; and Hunt of Pittencrieff.

A listing of 24 prominent British Hunts of past generations is given with the biographical description usually giving year of birth and death, occupation, notable achievements, and lists of any published works by the individual.

A listing of 24 prominent British Hunts who were living in 1929 when the book was compiled is also given. Education, degrees, residence, service, birth year and father's name are usually given.

The royal ancestry of the Dr. Joseph Hunt Family back to William the Conqueror is given well as that for the Thomas Hunt Family back to Alfred the Great; the James Hunt Family back to Alfred the Great; the Lucas Hunt Family back to Henry I, King of France; the William Hunt family back to Robert II, King of Scotland; the Dr. John W. Hunt family back to Robert II; and the Judge William Henry Hunt family back to Robert Bruce, King of Scotland.

Under the heading of Hunt in the American Revolution, 14 Hunts who were officers are listed with biographical information. Typically listed is the state from which the officer served, their rank and dates thereof as well as their date of termination with the Army (whether by resignation, death, etc.). Listed by state, first name, and the number of Hunts by that name are 816 Hunts who served in the Revolution.

Under the heading of American Hunt Families, a short history is given of three Hunt brothers who came from New England to New York; a descendancy of Edward Hunt who died Dec 23 1727; a chart of the descendants of William Hunt of Concord, Mass. 1605; and a listing ( in fine print) of early Hunts in the American colonies, listing their town and date of birth or settlement.

Twenty-three prominent Hunts from past generations who lived in America are listed in biographical format, typically giving occupation, important life events, year and place of birth, and year and place of death. A listing of 33 prominent American Hunts who were living in 1929 at time of publication of the book is given. The biographical information is sometimes as little as a name and occupation to as much as occupation, father's name, birth year and place, important life events, and city of residence.

A listing of 20 American localities in which the name Hunt is listed is given.

A listing of how many households, by state, is given, totaling 7,708. It is stated that the list was made from telephone and city directories.

A short section of the book deals with the religious affiliations of Hunt families.

A bibliography of 21 sources, as to where the information in the book came from is given.

A descriptive page on the coat of arms used by the Hunts of Devonshire (ante 1500) is given.