Hello fellow "Hunt"ers...I'm brand new to this and don't know where to begin. I've been looking around at the Hunt-list web site and trying to find some connections to my family but as yet, have not been able to make in instand connection ;) My great grand father, Byrd Allen Hunt, was born in Clark County Missouri on April 12, 1856 and crossed the plains by ox train in 1861. He moved out to Sacramento California and then to Santa Rosa California, and settled in Lake County CA where he remained until his death in 1947. "Judge" Byrd Hunt was the local Justice of the Peace in Middletown Ca and operated a freight line between Middletown and Calistoga Ca; bringing out the stones that were used to build the community church. 1st wife: Della Smith (died 1885); three children: Moss, Elmer and Kate. 2nd wife: Viola Jane Adams (died 1931); six children: Pearl, Alta, Ben, Orson (my grandfather), Richard and Harlan. siblings: brother CH Hunt; sisters Mrs JW Farrell and Lena Hunt. My family history stops at the judge. I know the little town of Middletown CA was once called "Huntsville", and based on the articles that appeared in the local newspapers when the judge died, he was quite well known and loved. I'd be greatful for any input I can get on this list. I would love to trace the family back through this side. Susie Richardson b52@inreach.com