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Ammiel Hunt
Ammiel Hunt, son of Nathan and Hepsibah Hunt, was born in Wayne County, Ind., in 1821, and died Oct. 19, 1870. His early life was a struggle with the hardships of pioneer life, and his advantages for an education were limited. He was ambitious and desirous for the improvement of his mind, and he applied himself to private study and was thus enabled to teach school. He accumulated a large library which he opened for the benefit of those unable to purchase books. He was a devoted member of the Society of Friends, and although very reserved in his manner, won the respect and admiration of all who knew him by his generosity and faithful allegiance to the cause. He married Abigail, daughter of Jeremiah Cox, of Wayne County. They had a family of eight children — Elvira, wife of Isaac Cox; Jemima, wife of J. W. Jay; Nathan C., married M. A. Pitts; Jeremiah, deceased; Oliver H., married E. Haisley; Eunice E., wife of Mahlan Bond; Alvin B., married M. Carlisle, and Hepsa, deceased.
Source:
History of Wayne County, Indiana. Chicago: Inter-State Publishing Co. 1884.