Background
Hunt, James Bennett was born on August 13, 1799 in Demerara, British Guiana, South America.
Hunt, James Bennett was born on August 13, 1799 in Demerara, British Guiana, South America.
Studied law, New York City Admitted to New York bar, 1824, began practice in New York City.
Admitted to New York bar, 1824, began practice in New York City. Moved to Pontiac, Michigan, 1836. Judge probate court, 1836.
Appointed commissioner of internal improvement by Governor.
Mason of Michigan, 1837, in charge of Michigan Central Railroad from Detroit to Ann Arbor, also construction of part of Clinton & Kalamazoo Canal from Mount Clemens to Rochester. Member United States House of Representatives (Democrat) from Michigan, 28th-29th congresses, 1843-1846.