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Source: "Memoirs of Georgia", Historical and Biographical Sketches, by S Emmett Lucas Jr, published in 1896.

A J Hunt, ex-postmaster, farmer, Buchanan, Haralson County, GA., son of S. M. and Luvina (Wilson) Hunt, was born in Cherokee County, GA., Feb. 24, 1843. His father was born in Pickens district, S. C. , in 1812 and his mother was born in Virginia in 1815. Mr. Hunt was raised on the farm, and had but a few months’ education and that under indifferent  teachers and under uncomfortable conditions. But when he grew up, and during his leisure time, and the friendly aid of a pine-knot light, he added largely to his

 stock of knowledge, and has now a pretty good education. He enlisted Feb., 26, 1861, in Company E, First Georgia regiment,

under Capt. J. D. Walker of Augusta, and was chosen sergeant. The company was assigned to "Tige" Anderson’s brigade and

 among other important battles in which his command participated were Yorktown, seven days’ fight around Richmond,

Fredericksburg and Centerville, Va. He remained in the service until the surrender. At the close of the war his only

capital was two suits of clothes; but he went to farming and has been successful in that and other undertakings beyond his most sanguine expectations, and honored with office by his appreciative fellow-citizens. In 1875 he was elected a justice of peace

and in 18-8 elected sheriff of the county, in each case doing faithful and efficient service. All that he has, he has made

himself, and under great disadvantages; but his success illustrates what industry and persistent effort call accomplish. Mr.

Hunt was married, February, 1865, to Miss Laura, daughter of Champion and Elvira (Stewart) Westbrook of Lumpkin county,

 Ga. Her father was a native of Tennessee, and her mother of North Carolina. The following children have been born to them:

Eva Lee, Emma Loretta, Cora Analey, Robert Champion, Joseph Blanse, Samuel Mason, Vila Gertrude. Mr. Hunt is a master

 Mason, and his family are consistent members of the Baptist church.

(Note: 2/5/2003: Full name: Andrew J., Buried at Buchanan City Cemetery, born Feb. 24, 1843, died June 6, 1917. Wife

 Laura J. born May 25, 1848, died Oct. 22, 1932)

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