Seeking information regarding the following HUNTER family: William Hunter b. 6 Sept. 1810 in OH. d. 7 May 1896 Brownsville, Linn Co., OR m1 Jemima MEEK(S) m.11 Nov 1830 Wayne Twn., Clermont Co., OH b. 6 July 1810 Children of Wm. HUNTER & Jemima MEEK 1M Mathias Matt HUNTER b. 9 Feb 1832 Miami Twn., Clermont Co., OH m. Nancy A. FRAZIER 16 Nov. 1866 Linn Co., OR 2M John HUNTER b. 18 Nov 1833 Miami Twn., Clermont Co., OH m. Sarah A. CARRUTHERS 29 Sept. 1859 Oysterville, Pacific Co., WT 3M George W. HUNTER b. 20 Dec 1835 Near Goshen, Clermont Co., OH m. Elizabeth A. ALLEN 29 Oct 1865 Walla Walla, W. W. Co. , WT 4F Louisa HUNTER b. 19 Feb 1838 Wayne Twn., Clermont Co., OH m. Joseph WHITE 5 June 1853 Benton Co., OR 5F Mary Ann HUNTER b. 8 Apr 1840 Wayne Twn., Clermont Co., OH m1 John WINSHIP 20 May 1858 Corvallis, Benton Co., OR m2 Angus McKAY 6M Willford HUNTER b. 7 Oct 1842 Wayne Twn., Clermont Co., OH d. 26 Oct 1848 Wayne Twn., Clermont Co., OH 7M William Morris HUNTER b. 18 Sept 1843 Wayne Twn., Clermont Co., OH d. 10 Sept 1848 Wayne Twn., Clermont Co., OH 8F Caroline Frances HUNTER b. 12 Jan 1846 Wayne Twn., Clermont Co., OH m. Eli Frazier RUSSELL 17 Oct 1863 Evans Creek, Jackson Co., OR 9F Harriet HUNTER b. 14 Aug 1848 Wayne Twn., Clermont Co., OH m. Robert CARRUTHERS 26 July 1868 Linn Co., OR 10M William Alfred HUNTER b. 2 Sept 1850 m. L. BOUNDS 26 May 1873 Benton Co., OR Wm. HUNTER obit. HUNTER.----On Thursday, May 7, 1896, aged 85 years, 8 months and 1 day, William Hunter, at residence in this city. Silently and peacefully death has closed a life checkered by adversity through varying scenes of many years, but unmarred and unstqained as in its infant purity. Born on the sixth day of September, 1810, when the spirit that had actuated and prompted American people to independence was yet perceptible and active throughout the nation, it is not strange that the mind of the subject of our sketch was so nurtured and stimulated as to develop that individualism, self-reliance and integrity that has marked the characters of many of the early pioneers. Descendent from a chivalric race and revolutionary fame-raised to combat with hardships and priva-?- trained in natures school and blessed with an iron constitution he was ready to meet whatever lay before him. In Clermont county, Ohio, Nov. 11, 1830, he was married to Miss Jemima Meek. To them were born 10 children, six sons and four daughters. Two of these died in infancy. In the winter of 1849, he started with his family, consisting of 4 sons and 4 daughters, for California, but on account of most of his stock dying there were compelled to stop in Iowa. Remaining here until the spring of 1852, when again they began their long march westward to the shores of the Pacific. Many and trying months journey, and truly only a man with iron nerve could have ever withstood such an ordeal. Late in the fall they arrived at Marysville, Benton county, now Corvallis, where he began his trade as a blacksmith. On the 27th day of March, 1870, his heart partner for forty years, died, and was laid to rest in the Kirk cemetery. He was united again in marriage to Mrs. Elizabeth Howe, on October 22, 1870 at Salem. Happily did they live together for more than 18 years, until at last death closed her eyes to earthly light, December 4, 1888. On the 4th day of January, 1890, he was married to Martha Beamer. Some two or three years later she passes to the great beyond. In Brownsville, on March 14, 1895, he was married to Mrs. Mary McIntrye, still surviving. Many years ago he united with the Cumberland Presbyterian church, and to say that during all this period he has lived a conscientious and consistent Christian is but to express it mildly. He was an honorary member of Brownsville Lodge. No. 26, A.F. & ?. Uncle Billy, as he was familiarly known, was liked and humored by all who knew him. Integrity and honesty were the pillars upon which he had built the foundation of his character, yet tempered with the simplicity of a child. The funeral services were conducted at the Baptist church this afternoon, and in accordance with his expressed wishes, were conducted by Rev. Sperry, after which the remains were laid to rest in the city cemetery, under the supervision of the Masonic Lodge, of this city. Time furrowed the rugged cheek And silvered the auburn hair, Death has brought calm relief, And rest from the world of care. Thanks for your help. Anne DWilso147@aol.com