(Rev.) Robert Hunt, b. circa 1569; vicar of Reculver in Kent (archdeaconry & diocese of Canterbury) 1594-1602; married 1597...Elizabeth Edwards (of St., Margarets, Canterbury, born circa 1581; marr. lie. 09 March 1597 at St. Bredin, Canterbury, proved her husband's will in 1608) then described as age 28 and clerk of Reculver. Afterwards Vicar of Heathfield , Co., Sussex (Lewes archdeaconry & Chichester diocese). Will 20 Nov 1608, proved 14 Jul 1608 (P. C. C. 72 Windebanck). Not buried at Heathfield, no M. I. there.. Chn. of (Rev.) Robert Hunt and Elizabeth Edwards were: Elizabeth, living in 1606 in father's will, then under 18, bapt. 6 Feb 1602 at Heathfield Thomas, under 21 in 1606 *********************************************** Stephen Hunt (b/o Rev. Rober Hunt), of Minister in Thornet, yoeman, mentd, in bother's will 1606 as "now or late of Reculver." Was living in 1618 when his daughter married. Chn. of Stephen Hunt were: Elizabeth, married Herny Rose (of Cluslet), 03 Nov 1618, at St. yoeman Margaret's Canterbury. Source: Virginia Historical Magazine (pg. 416). Robert Hunt of Reculver father of Robert Hunt of Heathfield (Dictionary of National Biography, drawing its information from "Athenae Cathabrigenes"). The former was age 28 or thereabouts in 1597 when he married Elizabeth Edwards, of St. Margarets, Canterbury. If the vicar of Heathfield was the eldest child by the marriage he would have been age 8 when he made his will in 1606. These are undoubtedly the same person. Robert Hunt was instituted to the Vicarage of Reculver (and Heath) Co. Kent 18 Juanuary 1594. I have not found when his susscessor instituted at Reculver. He was instituted to the Vicarage of Heathfield, Co. Sussex 5 Oct 45 (sic) Eiz. according Bishops Certificates First Fruits. I imagine this must mean the 44th year of Elizabeth, 1602, for the 45th year of her reign was from 17th Nov 1602 to 24th March 1603 when she died. You will not the bracketed "anno reg nuper Regin Eliz. quadregesimo quinto". He had a daughter batpitzed at Heathfield 6 Feb 1602-3. His successor at Heathfield, Robert Say, was instituted and admitte 14 Sept 6 Jas. (1609). Source, "Robert Hunt", Contributed by Leo Culleton, 92 Piccadilly, London, W., Endland. Carol Garrett in GA (ckgleo@aol.com)