Timothy Hunt (1756–1838)
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- Born
- 1756
- Died
- 1838
- Source
- Names in Stone
When was Timothy Hunt born? 1756.
When did Timothy Hunt die? 1838.
Life story
Timothy Hunt (1756–1838) was born in 1756, and died in 1838, at about age 82. A cemetery record documents Timothy's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Timothy's life.
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The world Timothy lived through
1776 · age 20 — The Declaration of Independence was signed
1787 · age 31 — The U.S. Constitution was signed
1790 · age 34 — The first U.S. census was taken
1803 · age 47 — The Louisiana Purchase doubled the size of the United States
1812 · age 56 — The War of 1812 began
1825 · age 69 — The Erie Canal opened
Questions about Timothy Hunt
When was Timothy Hunt born?
Timothy Hunt was born in 1756.
When did Timothy Hunt die?
Timothy Hunt died in 1838.
How old was Timothy Hunt at the time of death?
Timothy Hunt was about 82 years old.
Where is Timothy Hunt buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Timothy's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Timothy Hunt died?
Martin Van Buren was president of the United States when Timothy died.
What major events happened during Timothy Hunt's lifetime?
During Timothy's lifetime: the Declaration of Independence was signed (1776, age 20); the U.S. Constitution was signed (1787, age 31); the first U.S. census was taken (1790, age 34); the Louisiana Purchase doubled the size of the United States (1803, age 47); the War of 1812 began (1812, age 56); the Erie Canal opened (1825, age 69).
Which U.S. censuses would include Timothy Hunt?
Federal censuses taken during Timothy's lifetime and now public: 1790, 1800, 1810, 1820, 1830.
How many people named Timothy Hunt are on AncestryData?
2 people named Timothy Hunt are listed on AncestryData. Compare their birth and death years to find the right one.
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Death
1838
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AncestryData, "Timothy Hunt (1756–1838)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/timothy-hunt-1756-1838-35d7ac6c/, accessed 2026-11-15.
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Died 1755
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