Here's another William Hunter.. William Merry Hunter was born in Providence RI 10/1/1822. Son of John B. and Hannah Thompson. He married Susan S Allen who was born in Abington,CT 11/13/1824. They had seven children: Edgar b.1/11/1853 d.9/8/1854 Edith b.3/2/1854 William E. b.1/3/1856 Harriet F b.9/29/1857 John b.5/7/1860 Sarah V b.8/5/1863 Alexander b.4/14/1867 All the children were born in Providence County,RI The dates used in the Prov. Clerk's office were copied from a family bible. William M. served in the Civil War as a Private in the RI Volunteers in Co.H 11Reg from 10/62-7/1863. When William died on 7/19/1893 his wife received pension for his military service. He and wife are both buried inNorth Burial Grounds in Providence.