This lady's grandfather was Clarence Darius Hunt, son of Darius Hunt and Jane Thornton of Schaghticoke, Rennselaer Co., NY. Does anyone have information on the parents of Darius Hunt? Elwyn D. Draper trevcor@iserv.net Visit the Draper-tree at http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Meadows/4302. ******* >I was thrilled to receive your message this morning. I have the >following information on my grandfather. He was born September 27, 1874 >in Schaghticoke. He married my grandmother, Annette Benedict Newcomb, >born July 30, 1875 in Mechanicsville on November 27, 1899. He is listed >as being from Valley Falls at the time of his marriage. They had four >daughters: Mabel Newcomb Hunt, Helen Catherine Hunt, Clara Jane Hunt >and Anna Gertrude Hunt (my mother). > >Clarence's parents are Darius Hunt and Jane Thornton. He had a brother >Howard who I met at my grandparents 50th wedding anniversary party. >There were sisters but I understand they died in their youth. Also I >believe my grandmother told me his mother died and Darius remarried >someone named Catherine. I don't know if this information will be >helpful to you or anyone else. Please feel free to share with anyone >who may be interested in it. > >This is the extent of my knowledge. I remember him as a very tall lanky >man who loved to play with us. > >Again, it was good to hear from you. > >Marilyn Bulitta > > > >