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Maj James Hunter Jr.

Birth : 8 Apr 1740 Virginia, USA
Death : 30 Jan 1821 Guilford County, North Carolina, USA
Burial : Hunter Cemetery, Madison, Rockingham County, USA
Coordinate : 36.4405730, -80.0059740
Inscription : Her Lies the Remains of
JAMES HUNTER
Who Was Born
The 28th day of April 1740
Departed This Life
on the 30th day of January
1821.
aged 80 years 9 months
and 22 days.

A sun hath set, a soul hath p
Description : In September 1776 James renounced allegiance to the King of England and took the "Oath of Allegiance to the Colonies" in Salisbury.
He earned the rank of Major in the militia and fought with his cousin, Col. James Martin, at the Battle of Guilford Courthouse, serving under General Nathanael Greene.
Greene sent Hunter on "a dangerous and arduous journey" to New Jersey to deliver a message to General George Washington.
After the war, James served in the North Carolina legislature, as high sheriff, treasurer, auditor and court justice.
He also helped draw the lines for the new Guilford County, and participated in... Read More

frequently asked questions (FAQ):

  • Where is Maj James Hunter Jr.'s memorial?

    Maj James Hunter Jr.'s memorial is located at: Hunter Cemetery, Madison, Rockingham County, USA.

  • When did Maj James Hunter Jr. death?

    Maj James Hunter Jr. death on 30 Jan 1821 in Guilford County, North Carolina, USA

  • Where are the coordinates of the Maj James Hunter Jr.'s memorial?

    Latitude: 36.4405730
    Longitude: -80.0059740

Family Members:

Spouse

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Mary McFarland Hunter

(1743 - 1821)

Children

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Rachel Hunter Dalton

(1774 - 1863)

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Dr Robert Hunter

(1782 - 1812)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Hunter Cemetery
Madison, Rockingham County, USA
Coordinate: 36.4405730, -80.0059740

2. Gann Cemetery
Rockingham County, USA
Coordinate: 36.4311950, -80.0066800

3. Martin View Church Cemetery
Mayodan, Rockingham County, USA
Coordinate: 36.4565269, -79.9994876

4. Community Baptist Church Cemetery
Mayodan, Rockingham County, USA
Coordinate: 36.4468920, -80.0295150

5. Beaver Island Baptist Church Cemetery
Rockingham County, USA
Coordinate: 36.4570007, -79.9870987

6. Martin Cemetery
Ayersville, Rockingham County, USA
Coordinate: 36.4612240, -80.0172890

7. Mount Hermon United Methodist Church Cemetery
Madison, Rockingham County, USA
Coordinate: 36.4283160, -80.0296580

8. Nelson Family Cemetery
Madison, Rockingham County, USA
Coordinate: 36.4279320, -80.0294220

9. Clearview Baptist Church Cemetery
Mayodan, Rockingham County, USA
Coordinate: 36.4224170, -79.9843980

10. Llewellyn Cemetery
Mayodan, Rockingham County, USA
Coordinate: 36.4502983, -79.9768982

11. Old Country Church
Madison, Rockingham County, USA
Coordinate: 36.4126015, -79.9987030

12. Freeman Family Cemetery
Stokes County, USA
Coordinate: 36.4265670, -80.0441620

13. Joyce Family Cemetery
Beaver Island, Stokes County, USA
Coordinate: 36.4505740, -80.0464350

14. Griffin Family Cemetery
Rockingham County, USA
Coordinate: 36.4240720, -79.9679370

15. Cardwell Cemetery
Madison, Rockingham County, USA
Coordinate: 36.4063500, -79.9801730

16. Brim Cemetery
Dillard, Stokes County, USA
Coordinate: 36.4166420, -80.0466760

17. Mayodan Municipal Cemetery
Mayodan, Rockingham County, USA
Coordinate: 36.4079090, -79.9749350

18. Old Mayodan Municipal Cemetery
Mayodan, Rockingham County, USA
Coordinate: 36.4089300, -79.9704900

19. Messiah Episcopal Church Memorial Garden
Mayodan, Rockingham County, USA
Coordinate: 36.4115110, -79.9671410

20. Mayodan Moravian God's Acre
Mayodan, Rockingham County, USA
Coordinate: 36.4084260, -79.9706940

21. Glenn's Chapel Baptist Church Cemetery
Ayersville, Rockingham County, USA
Coordinate: 36.4833830, -79.9865470

22. Price Family Cemetery
Beaver Island, Stokes County, USA
Coordinate: 36.4147300, -80.0527180

23. Alexander Martin Cemetery
Rockingham County, USA
Coordinate: 36.4852409, -80.0189590

24. Webster's Cemetery
Beaver Island, Stokes County, USA
Coordinate: 36.4137380, -80.0544640