Alexander HUNTER

HAIRSTON.org ID#5067, b. about 1698, d. about 1768
Marriage*Alexander HUNTER married Elizabeth (surname unknown).1 
Birth*Alexander HUNTER was born about 1698.2 
Deed1756 Bedford County - Deed from William Stilt to Alexander Hunter for 1,060 acres.3 
Patent/Warrant* On 10 August 1759, Alexander Hunter obtained a patent for 334 acres on the branches of Wolf Creek of Appomatox River and on both sides of Davids Road, adjacent to John Patterson in Albemarle County. Also on 10 August 1759, a John Hunter obtained a Patent for 380 acres in Albemarle County. - Virginia Patent Book 34, p. 380. Alexander Hunter and his wife Elizabeth, of Bedford County, sold this land to Alexander Davidson on 28 February 1761.4 
Patent/Warrant On 10 August 1759, Alexander Hunter obtained a patent for 200 acres on the branches of Wolf Creek of Appomattox River, adjacent to John Patterson and Philip Matthews, in Albemarle County. Virginia Patent Book 34, p. 381.4 
Patent/Warrant On 10 August 1759, Alexander Hunter obtained a patent for 275 acres on the Heads of teh branches of Davids Creek of the Fluvanna, crossing Bairds Road, adjacent Philip mayo and John Patterson in Albemarle County. Virginia Patent Book 34, p. 380.4 
Deed1760 Bedford County - Deed from Alexander Hunter to John Hunter for 330 acres. -.3 
Patent/Warrant On 10 August 1759, Alexander Hunter obtained a patent for 140 acres on the branches of Bridle Creek of Fluvanna, on ridge adjacent Philip Mayo and Thomas Phelps in Albemarle County. - Virginia Patent Book 34, p. 634.4 
DeedOn 11 February 1761, Alexander Hunter, of Bedford County, sold to Robert Rutledge, of Prince Edward County, 275 acres in Albemarle County. Elizabeth Hunter, wife of Alexander Hunter, relinquished her right to dower. - FSL 7893699-221.1 
DeedOn 28 February 1761, Alexander Hunter, of Bedford County, sold to Alexander Davidson, of Albemarle County, 334 acres in Albemarle County. Elizabeth Hunter, wife of Alexander Hunter, relinquished her right to dower. - FSL 7893699-222.1 
DeedOn 28 February 1761, Alexander Hunter, of Bedford County, sold to Nicholas Hays, of Bedford County, 200 acres in Albemarle County. Elizabeth Hunter, wife of Alexander Hunter, relinquished her right to dower. - FSL 7893699-223.1 
DeedOn 12 March 1761, Alexander Hunter, of Bedford County, sold to James Vest, of Albemarle County, 140 acres in Albemarle County. Elizabeth Hunter, wife of Alexander Hunter, relinquished her right to dower. - FSL 7893699-223.1 
Deed*1761 Bedford County - Deed from Alexander Hunter to James Hunter for 239 acres.3 
Deed*On 16 February 1763, Alexander Hunter, of Bedfor County, sells to James Hunter, of Bedford County, 350 acres in Bedford County. Witnessed by John Hunter, Peter Dinges, James Carson and Edward ?. - Bedford Deed Book 2, p. 207 FSL 7846222-202. 
DeedOn 18 February 1763, Alexander Hunter and James Hunter, of Bedfor County, sells to Edward Hunter, of Bedford County, 325 acres in Bedford County. Witnessed by John Hunter, Samuel Hunter, Elizabeth Carson and Edward ?. - Bedford Deed Book 2, p. 359 FSL 7846222-309. 
Will*He left a will on 21 December 1767 in Bedford, Virginia, Bedford County - His will lists Alexander Hunter, James Hunter, Samuel Hunter, John Hunter and Betty Hunter. witnessed by Alexander Steele, Mary Hunter, Cessley Walker. Will was presented to court on 22 March 1768 by James and Alexander Hunter. - Bedford County Will Book 1, p. 50. FSL 7645309-56.5
Death*He died about 1768 in Bedford, Virginia.2 
Probate*His estate was probated on 22 March 1768 in Bedford, Virginia, Will Book 1, page 50-52. FSL 7645309-56.2
ProbateHis estate inventory was probated on 24 May 1768 in Bedford, Virginia. Bedford County Will Book 1, p. 66-70. FSL 7645309-64.
NOTE*NOTES: There is a deed from Edward Hunter and wife Elizabeth, of Bedford County, to Alexander Hunter, of Roan North Carolina, dated 18 August 1764 for 305 acres in Bedford County. FSL 8151902-135. 

Family

Elizabeth (surname unknown)
Children

Sources (www.HAIRSTON.org)

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  2. [S3096] Dennis, Earle S, and Jane E. Smith. Marriage Bonds of Bedford County, Virginia, 1755-1800. Baltimore: Genealogical Pub. Co, 1975. Print., Personal Collection - printed book.
  3. [S3090] Chilton, Ann. Bedford County, Va Deed Book A-1, 1754-1762. Signal Mountain, TN (P.O. Box 400, Signal Mountain 37377: Mountain Press, 1987. Print., Library of Virginia - http://www.lva.virginia.gov
  4. [S3122] Hudgins, Denis R. Cavaliers and Pioneers: Abstracts of Virginia Land Patents and Grants : Volume Five, 1741-1749. Richmond, Va: Virginia Genealogical Society, 1994. Print., Personal Collection - printed book.
  5. [S3109] Clemens, William M. Virginia Wills Before 1799: A Complete Abstract Register of All Names Mentioned in Over Six Hundred Recorded Wills ... Copied from the Court House Records of Amherst, Bedford, Campbell, Loudoun, Prince William, and Rockbridge Counties. Baltimore: Genealogical Pub. Co, 1973. Print., Personal Collection - printed book.
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