James T. Hunter, farmer, sec. 30, Mecosta Tp., was born Dec. 21, 1857, in Essex Co., N.Y. His parents Robert and Sarah (Curry) Hunter, were born in Ireland, of Scotch ancesters, and so after their marriage, came to Essex Co.N.Y. When Mr. Hunter was 15 years old he came with his parents to Big Rapids, and thence, In the fall of 1872, to the township of Mecosta. His father located a tract of land where he proceeded to found a home for his family. He died in the winter of 1881, and Mr. Hunter of this sketch received by will 60 acres of this farm, 50 acres of which is in fine farming condition. Mrs. Mary Hall, his sister, acts as the housekeeper and manager of the domestic department.
Mr. Hunter is a young man, but is already established as a citizen and farmer. His future is promising and he seems destined to a fair rank in the community to which he belongs. He holds to the Presbyterian faith in religious views.
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