John C. Hunton facts for kids
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John C. Hunton
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| Born | January 18, 1839 Madison County, Virginia, U.S.
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| Died | September 4, 1928 Torrington, Wyoming, U.S.
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| Resting place | Lakeview Cemetery, Cheyenne, Wyoming, U.S. |
| Occupation | Rancher |
| Spouse(s) | Blanche Taylor |
John C. Hunton (born January 18, 1839, died September 4, 1928) was an important American pioneer and rancher. He was also a soldier in the American Civil War. Hunton helped start the Wyoming Pioneer Association and was its first president. People later called him "Colonel" Hunton.
Early Life and War Service
John C. Hunton was born on January 18, 1839. His family lived in Madison County, Virginia.
When he was older, Hunton joined the army. He fought in the American Civil War from 1861 to 1865. He was part of the Confederate States Army. He served with the 7th Virginia Infantry. Hunton also took part in a famous battle called Pickett's Charge at the Battle of Gettysburg.
Life as a Pioneer and Rancher
After the Civil War ended, Hunton worked in transportation. He moved goods by wagon in Missouri and Nebraska. In 1867, he moved to the Wyoming Territory. There, he worked as a clerk at Fort Laramie. This was a very important army post. From 1888 to 1890, he became the main trader at the fort.
Hunton started his own ranch near the Chugwater Creek in Bordeaux, Wyoming. On his ranch, he raised cattle. He was very good at ranching.
Hunton was also a leader in his community. He was the first president of the Wyoming Pioneer Association. This group helped people who were among the first to settle in Wyoming. He also knew a lot about the history of conflicts with Native American tribes. He kept a diary, writing down his experiences and observations.
Family and Final Years
John C. Hunton married Blanche Taylor.
Hunton passed away on September 4, 1928. He died in Torrington, Wyoming. He was buried in the Lakeview Cemetery in Cheyenne, Wyoming. In 2010, a special marker was added to his grave.
