Hunter, David

  • From Roots Web:
    • David Hunter immigrated with his father from Ireland to Ballstown, Albany County, New York in 1774.
    • David joined Jessup’s Rangers in 1779 at about age 18. He was a corporal
    • David joined Jessup’s Rangers in 1779 at about age 18. He was a corporal and artificer, 5 ft. 8 in. tall and in the same company as Ephraim Curry.
    • As a United Empire Loyalist he was allotted Lot 9, Concession II in Yonge Township, in 1784. He was recorded in Edwardsburg Township in the censuses of 1800 and 1809. He became one of the original settlers of South Gower Township, farming lot 10, Concession II by 1825. “
    • David joined Jessup’s Rangers in 1779 at about age 18. He was a corporal
    • David joined Jessup’s Rangers in 1779 at about age 18. He was a corporal and artificer, 5 ft. 8 in. tall and in the same company as Ephraim Curry.
    • As a United Empire Loyalist he was allotted Lot 9, Concession II in Yonge Township, in 1784. He was recorded in Edwardsburg Township in the censuses of 1800 and 1809. He became one of the original settlers of South Gower Township, farming lot 10, Concession II by 1825. “
    • In Jessop’s affadavit for revolutionary war losses, claim was for £91 6s. –
  • Proven United Empire Loyalist listed in Loyalist Directory: https://uelac.ca/loyalist-directory/detail/?wpda_search_column_id=4099
  • Find a GRAVE: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/206723647/david-hunter