Hello HUNTers, When I started, a few years ago, to find my "roots", I had no idea if, or not, that any of my ancestors were slave owners. I hoped not! I was disturbed to find that they did. My g-g-grandfather, Ambrose HUNT, and his father, Joseph L. HUNT, were slave owners. I must say, to Ambrose's credit, that when he left Halifax Co., VA and came to Kentucky he apparently disposed of his slaves and, to my knowledge, never owned them again. In fact, most of his grandsons were Unionists, some of them serving in the Union Army. I know that African Americans have a daunting task when trying to find their ancestors. It is my hope that the following will provide some clue that will help. Here is an excerpt taken from the inventory of the estate of Joseph L. HUNT, prepared by his widow, Rachel, the Administratrix. The inventory was recorded 18 March 1756 by the Court of Halifax Co., VA. 1 Negro named Sam 1 Negro woman named Ann 1 Negro man named Tom 1 Negro woman named Gean (or Jean) 1 Negro boy named Jupiter 1 Negro boy named Cyrus 1 Negro boy named Bristol 1 Negro girl named Nealon 1 Negro boy named Titus I don't know, but it is inferred, that these may have been two families; which of the children belongs to whom cannot be determined. I have NO idea if these people assumed the HUNT name, as so often was the case, upon being freed. Perhaps they did. If anyone thinks that, perhaps, they may descend from the above named, I will answer any questions as well as I am able. M. Dean Hunt Louisville, KY