Central California Bios 1892: "Seth Brooks Hunt has been a resident of California since 1861, and of Visalia since 1871. Mr. Hunt is a native of Maine, born on Kennebeck river, six miles below Augusta, June 10, 1839. His ancestors were descended from the Pilgrim fathers who landed on Plymouth Rock, and his parents, Ephraim and Phebe (Hunt) Hunt were cousins. Of their six children he was the fourth born. His father died in Maine. Coming to California in 1861, Mr. Hunt located at Sacramento, where, for five years, he was engaged in the carriage manufacturing business. From there he removed to San Jose, conducting his business in that city five years. In 1868 he married Miss Mattie Jones, a native of Santa Clara County and a daughter of Zachariah Jones. Her parents came to this State in 1846, and her mother is still living, she being one of the oldest pioneer women in the State. The Donner party were entertained at their home when they finally reached California. In 1871 Mr. Hunt came with his family to Visalia, and established his carriage and blacksmith business here. In 1879 he moved into his present shop, corner of Main and Locust streets. The comfortable home on Court street, in which they reside, he built in April, 1874. Five of the six children born to them are still living, namely: Louise A., Lavaliere, Claud A., Lillie B. and Clarence. Mr. Hunt is a worthy member of the A. O. U. W., and has been connected with the Presbyterian Church ever since its organization in Visalia. He rendered efficient aid in building their house of worship and their parsonage, and has been a trustee of the church for the past fifteen years. When the Republican party was organized he joined its ranks, cast his first presidential vote for John C. Fremont, and has since remained loyal to that party. He is thoroughly identified with the best interests of Visalia, and is regarded as one of her most worthy citizens."
In 1880 Seth B Hunt 40 b. ME (parents b. ME), carriage maker, lived in Visalia, Tulare CA with Mattie 33 b. CA (parents b. TN & OH), Louise 9, Laura E 7, Claude 6, Lillie 5, Henry B b. 3/1880, and a boarder Mattie Reed 14 b. CA (parents b. MO). 1888 & 1890 Tulare County Great Register (on Tulare County USGenWeb Project): Seth Brooks Hunt, b. ME, carriagemaker, Visalia. In 1900 Seth B Hunt b. 6/1838 ME (parents b. ME), carriage repairer, lived in Visalia, Tulare, CA with Mattie b. 5/1847 CA (parents b. TN & OH), and a boarder; 5 children, 5 living. In 1910 Seth B Hunt 74 b. ME, carriage maker and widower, lived in Tulare, Tulare, CA.
CA Death Index: Seth B Hunt, 76, SF, 9-12-12. Zachariah and Mary E Jones, Clarence R Hunt, and Louise Hunt Zumwalt are buried in the S B Hunt Plot in Oak Hill Mem Cemetery, San Jose. Inscription "10 June 1836 - 15 Sept 1912."

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