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     Abedell Hunt was born in 1847. She was the daughter of Thomas Hyder Hunt and Rachel Mary DeVault. Abedell Hunt died circa 1848 Died at age 9 months.

     Alice Rose Hunt was born in March 1878 at Virginia.¹ She married Thomas Henry Ribble Christie circa 1898. Alice Rose Hunt and Thomas Henry Ribble Christie were divorced before 2 May 1910; Thomas H. F. Christie is listed with marital status "D" on the 1910 census, Beaver Pond District, Mercer County, WV.

     Belvadesa C. Hunt was also known as "Bell/Belva". She was born circa 1852 at Washington Co. (probably), TN. She was the daughter of Thomas Hyder Hunt and Rachel Mary DeVault. Belvadesa C. Hunt married Rizon William Burr, son of Myranda Burr and Emily Ellis, on 3 April 1873 at Kenoma, Barton Co., MO. Belvadesa C. Hunt died on 31 March 1931 at Tulare Co., CA.

     Bruce Hunt was born in February 1860 at Illinois. He was the son of Thomas Hyder Hunt and Rachel Mary DeVault. Bruce Hunt married Alice A. Varner on 8 May 1890 at Lafayette Co., MO. Bruce Hunt died on 10 August 1936 at age 76.

     Note: no children. Charles Raymond Hunt was born in July 1898 at Missouri. He was the son of Bruce Hunt and Alice A. Varner.

     Dewey Hunt married Sarah Anne Ebbert, daughter of Amos Huston Ebbert and Merta Belle Reger, circa 1926 at Madison Co., IN. Dewey Hunt and Sarah Anne Ebbert were divorced after 1930. Dewey Hunt died in March 1952.

     Dicy Hunt was born on 15 April 1807 at Washington Co., TN. She was the daughter of Uriah Hunt and Sarah (?) Dicy Hunt married Payne Squibb, son of John Squibb and Sarah Payne, on 27 April 1827. Dicy Hunt died on 22 August 1856 at Washington Co., TN, at age 49.

     Rev. Earl Gladstone Hunt was born in August 1886 at Washington Co., TN. He was the son of William H. Hunt and Mary A. Keefauver. Rev. Earl Gladstone Hunt married Tommie Mae DeVault, daughter of Thomas Montgomery DeVault and Lydia Ann Douglas. Rev. Earl Gladstone Hunt died on 15 March 1953 at Morristown, Hamblin Co., TN, at age 66.

     Rev. Earl Gladstone Hunt Jr. was born on 14 September 1918 at Johnson City, Washington Co., TN. He was the son of Rev. Earl Gladstone Hunt and Tommie Mae DeVault. Rev. Earl Gladstone Hunt Jr. married Mary Ann Kyker. Rev. Earl Gladstone Hunt Jr. died on 26 March 2005 at Asheville, Buncombe Co., NC, at age 86 OBITUARY - United Methodist News Service - News Archives

Bishop Earl G. Hunt Jr. church ‘giant,’ dies at age 86
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (UMNS)—United Methodist Bishop Earl Gladstone Hunt Jr., 86, a leader in the church and in world Methodism, died March 26 at Mission Hospital in Asheville, N.C.
Elected to the episcopacy in 1964, he led annual (regional) conferences in the church for 24 years before retiring in 1988.
During his 46-year career, Hunt served at all levels of the United Methodist Church and was active in the World Methodist Council. He also was widely respected as an evangelist, earning the top awards given for outstanding evangelism in the denomination.
“He was a strong, articulate, passionate voice for the spread of the Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ,” said the Rev. H. Eddie Fox, director of world evangelism for the World Methodist Council in Nashville, Tenn. “…When he stood to speak, everyone listened.”
Fox, a fellow Holston Annual Conference native, knew Hunt for almost 50 years. “Whether it was on the world scene (or) whether it was in the Council of Bishops, he was certainly a giant.”
Hunt was born in Johnson City, Tenn., on Sept. 14, 1918, the son of Earl Gladstone and Tommie Mae DeVault Hunt. He earned a bachelor’s degree from East Tennessee State University in 1941 and a divinity degree from Candler School of Theology in 1946. He was ordained a deacon in 1944 and an elder the following year.
He began his pastoral ministry at Sardis Methodist Church in Atlanta as a student pastor. Returning to his home conference in 1944, he served churches in Kingsport, Chattanooga and Morristown, Tenn. In 1956, he was elected president of Emory & Henry College in Emory, Va., where he served for eight years.
He became a bishop at age 46, when the Southeastern Jurisdiction elected him and assigned him to lead the Charlotte (N.C.) Area. During his 12 years there, he appointed the first black pastor to serve as a district superintendent in the Southeastern Jurisdiction and he organized a lay advisory council.
In 1976, Hunt was assigned to the church’s Nashville (Tenn.) Area. There, he began his writing ministry, producing several books on theology and evangelism. At the time of his death, he was working on his last book, An Open Door.
Four years later, Hunt became leader of the Florida Area, where he served until 1988. While in Florida, he led the denomination’s Committee on Our Theological Task. The committee spent nearly eight years perfecting a document addressing the church’s theological task in the world. In 1988, the General Conference adopted the document, which is still contained in the denomination’s Book of Discipline.
Hunt was the keynote speaker for the 1976 World Methodist Conference in Dublin, Ireland. He served 10 years on the council’s executive committee and was awarded the World Methodist Chair of Honor in 1988.
Upon retiring, he moved to Lake Junaluska, N.C. There he served as president of the Foundation for Evangelism, an affiliate ministry of the United Methodist Board of Discipleship. In 2002, the foundation honored him as a Lifetime Distinguished Evangelist of the United Methodist Church, a rare honor. Other recognition included the Philip Award, given by the National Association of United Methodist Evangelists.
“Bishop Hunt was larger than life in so many ways,” said Bishop Richard Looney. Looney, president of the Foundation for Evangelism.
Hunt’s arrival at the foundation in 1988 came at a critical time, Looney said. “He brought real strength and credibility in moving the foundation forward. … He gave so much energy, and that helped to renew the foundation’s vitality.”
Hunt gave his energy to numerous other organizations during his career, including the General Council on Ministries and the governing board of the National Council of Churches. He led the United Methodist Bicentennial Planning Committee, the Board of Higher Education and Ministry, and the Council of Bishops, and served as a trustee for 10 colleges and universities.
The bishop is survived by his wife, Mary Ann Kyker Hunt; and son, Dr. Earl Stephen “Steve” Hunt, and daughter-in-law, Edeltraut Hunt, of Bethesda, Md.
Funeral services will be March 30 at Long’s Chapel United Methodist Church in Lake Junaluska. Principal speakers will be Bishop Ken Carder and James C. Logan. Bishops Looney, Charlene P. Kammerer and J. Lawrence McCleskey will also participate. Looney will lead a committal service later that day in Johnson City.
Memorial gifts may be sent to the Foundation for Evangelism, P.O. Box 985, Lake Junaluska, NC 28745; Given Estates Resident Supplementary Assistance Fund, 2360 Sweeten Creek Road, Asheville, NC 28803; or Emory & Henry College, P.O. Box 947, Emory, VA 24327.
*Hand is director of communication for the United Methodist Church’s Western North Carolina Annual Conference. Some information used in this obituary was obtained from the Asheville (N.C.) Citizen-Times newspaper.
News media contact: Tim Tanton, Nashville, Tenn., (615) 742-5470 or newsdesk@umcom.org.

     Edna Evelyn Hunt was born on 4 March 1842. She married William Shelton Keefauver, son of Nicholas Keefauver Jr. and Nancy Dicey Bacon, on 15 January 1865. Edna Evelyn Hunt died on 31 August 1900 at age 58.

     Edwin Summerfield Hunt was born on 9 December 1902 at Osage Nation Co., Indian Territory (now OK). He was the son of Jacob Hunt and Emily Elizabeth Broyles. Edwin Summerfield Hunt married Novella Watts, daughter of Jesse J. Watts and Annie Sullivan, on 12 May 1926. Edwin Summerfield Hunt died on 13 September 1973 at Arlington, Tarrant Co., TX, at age 70. He was buried in September 1973 at Moore Cemetery, Arlington, Tarrant Co., TX.

     Eliza C. Hunt was born on 18 December 1854 at Illinois. She was the daughter of Thomas Hyder Hunt and Rachel Mary DeVault. Eliza C. Hunt married John Samuel Lindsey, son of Stephen Jones Lindsey and Hannah Elizabeth Lindsey, on 5 February 1879 at Barton Co., MO. Eliza C. Hunt died on 1 February 1888 at Carthage, Jasper Co., MO, at age 33.

     Note: Did not marry. Elizabeth Ann Hunt was born on 20 December 1919 at Tulsa Co. (probably), OK. She was the daughter of Elton Ballinger Hunt and Olive Eagleton. Elizabeth Ann Hunt died on 26 August 2001 at Los Angeles Co., CA, at age 81 dates per SSDI.

     Elton Ballinger Hunt was born on 24 May 1886 at Lamar, Barton Co., MO. He was the son of Jacob Hunt and Emily Elizabeth Broyles. Elton Ballinger Hunt married Olive Eagleton, daughter of William Eagleton and Martha Sanders. Elton Ballinger Hunt lived in January 1920 at Tulsa, Tulsa Co., OK. Occupation: Attorney at law at Tulsa, Tulsa Co., OK.

     Elton Ballinger Hunt Jr. was born on 28 July 1922 at Tulsa, Tulsa Co. (probably), CA. He was the son of Elton Ballinger Hunt and Olive Eagleton. Elton Ballinger Hunt Jr. died on 5 June 1999 at Marquette Co. (probably), WI, at age 76 dates per SSDI, last residence Montello.

     Gladys Hunt married Alvin Hartman.

     Henson Hunt was born in 1841 at Tennessee. He was the son of Thomas Hyder Hunt and Rachel Mary DeVault. Henson Hunt began military service Civil War, Union Army. He died on 14 August 1865 at Jefferson, Marion Co., TX, died while in military service, cause of death not known.

     Henson Hunt married Mary Pope.

     India Hunt was born in July 1886 at Ohio headstone shows 1885.¹ She was the daughter of James Hunt and Sarah (?)¹ India Hunt married John Loath B. Windell, son of Anthony W. Windell and Elvira Binkley, after April 1910. India Hunt died in December 1938 at Harrison Co., IN, at age 52. She was buried in December 1938 at Hillgrove Cemetery, Corydon, Harrison Twp., IN.

     Isaac Hunt was born in March 1853 at IN.¹ He was the son of Mary Hudson. Isaac Hunt married Sarah A. Hudson circa 1886 at Warrick Co., IN, A Warrick County marriage record exists, but shows only Isaac's age and the name of his mother.¹

     Jacob Hunt was born on 13 August 1843 at Jonesborough, Washington Co., TN. He was the son of Thomas Hyder Hunt and Rachel Mary DeVault. Jacob Hunt began military service on 19 October 1864 Civil War, Union Army, 8th Illinois Volunteer Infantry. Mustered in at Jacksonville, Illinois, mustered out 26 October 1865 at New Orleans. He married Emily Elizabeth Broyles, daughter of Andrew Coffee Broyles and Louisa Ann Eliza Hunt, on 20 January 1885 at Chucky Valley, Carter Co., TN, From a letter written by Rev. E. Hubert Broyles to Dorothy DeVault Bicknell dated May 24, 1953:
"Betty and her sister Mollie were married in a double wedding ceremony. Mollie will be 95 next Tuesday the 26th. Not at all well, but still goes around some."

Jacob Hunt died on 13 June 1925 at Alex, Grady Co., OK, at age 81. He was buried in June 1925 at Rose Hill Cemetery, Chickasha, Grady Co., OK.

     James Hunt was born on 8 August 1838 at Tennessee. He was the son of Thomas Hyder Hunt and Rachel Mary DeVault. Cause of death: on 26 November 1860 Childhood injury. James Hunt died on 26 November 1860 at Macoupin Co., IL, at age 22. He was buried in November 1860 at Reader Cemetery, 4 miles NE of Chesterfield, Macoupin Co., IL.

     James Hunt was born in January 1855 at Indiana.¹ He married Sarah (?) circa 1879.¹

     Julia D. Hunt was born on 5 April 1864 at Illinois. She was the daughter of Thomas Hyder Hunt and Rachel Mary DeVault. Julia D. Hunt lived in 1900 at Kansas City, Jackson Co., MO.
Note: About 1905 Julia became separated from her family. She was last heard from in Kansas City, Jackson County, Missouri.

     Leon C. Hunt was born in September 1899 at Oklahoma. He was the son of Bruce Hunt and Alice A. Varner.
Note: no children (Leon's wife was a widow with two adult children.)

     Louisa Ann Eliza Hunt was born on 23 May 1838 at Tennessee.¹ She was the daughter of Warrington Cary Hunt and Maria Catherina DeVault. Louisa Ann Eliza Hunt married Andrew Coffee Broyles, son of Jacob Franklin Broyles and Lucinda Broyles, on 6 August 1857. Louisa Ann Eliza Hunt died on 27 March 1906 at Monmouth, Warren Co., IL, at age 67 while visiting her daughter, Birdie King.

OBITUARY :

MRS. A. C. BROYLES

Mrs. A. C. Broyles, formerly of Knoxville, died Tuesday at Monmouth, Ill., her home, after a brief illness. She was 67 years of age. The remains will be brought to Tennessee and interred in Jonesboro, where the deceased resided years ago. A husband and seven children, including one daughter, Mrs. S. H. Ballard of Knoxville, survive her. Other relatives also reside in Knoxville. Besides Mrs. Ballard the children are: Dr. Frank Broyles, of Bethany, Mo; Hubert E. Broyles, of Tulsa, I. T; William M. Broyles of Denver, Col; Robert S. Broyles, of Table Rock, Neb; Mrs. Jacob Hunt, of Skiatook, I.T., and Mrs. W. R. King, of Monmouth, Ill.


OBITUARY - Jonesboro Sentinel, April 1906

MRS. A. S. BROYLES

Special to the Sentinel.
Jonesboro, April 2. - The remains of Mrs. Andrew C. Broyles, who died in Monmouth, Ill., March 27, were brought here Saturday, this being her home for many years. The funeral services was held in the M. E. Church, south and many friends and relatives were present. The remains were accompanied here by the husband, A. C. Broyles and the children. Rev. and Mrs. W. R. King, of Monmouth, Ill; Mrs. Jacob Hunt, of Skiatook, Indian Territory; Dr. F.H. Broyles, Bethany, Mo; and Mrs.S. H. Ballard, of Knoxville. The other children are: R. S. Broyles, Tablerock, Neb; W. M. Broyles, St. Louis, and Rev. E. H. Broyles, Tulsa, Indian Territory.
Mrs. Broyles died at the age of 67 years. She was the mother of nine children, two dying in infancy. She was a member of the Broad Street M. E. church, south, Knoxville and was a sincere christian, a devoted mother and true and faithful wife. Her disposition was sweet and sunny and she made friends everywhere. She has many friends and relatives in Tennessee who mourn her death.

She was buried in 1906 at Old Jonesboro Cemetery, Jonesborough, Washington Co., TN.

     Louise Henrietta Hunt was born in August 1847 at Tennessee. She was the daughter of Thomas Hyder Hunt and Rachel Mary DeVault. Louise Henrietta Hunt married Oscar Hannah in 1879 at Lamar, Barton Co., MO. Louise Henrietta Hunt married Frank Barrett in 1881 at Lamar, Barton Co., MO, six children born, three living as of 1900 census. Louise Henrietta Hunt died on 17 August 1918 at Saskatchewan (probably), Canada.

     Martha Hunt married Isaac Carpenter, son of Thomas Carpenter and Hannah Alsop. Martha Hunt was born on 17 April 1734.

     Mary Hunt married Samuel Bryan, son of William Bryan and Mary Boone, on 5 October 1775 at North Carolina.

     Mary Hunt married Henry Hedges.¹