Biographies For Muscatine County Iowa 1889

Source: Portrait and Biographical Album, Muscatine County, Iowa, 1889, page 519
JOSPEH R. HUNTER, an honored pioneer and prominent citizen of Muscatine County, Iowa, residing on section 23, Wapsinonoc Township, is a native of Somerset County, PA., born Jan. 22, 1826. His parents were Samuel and Rosa (Lafferty) Hunter, who were natives of Bedford County, PA., the father born of Irish parentage, while the mother was of Scotch ancestry. In 1842, accompanied by his family, Samuel Hunter emigrated to Iowa, locating in West Liberty, where he continued to reside for two years, when he removed to a farm on section 24, Wapsinonoc Township, there passing the remainder of his days.

Our subject was reared to farm life, receiving his education in the common schools, and in 1855 led to the marriage altar Miss Mary A. Shular, a native on Montgomery County, IN., and a daughter of David and Margaret (Patterson) Shular. Both parents were natives of North Carolina, and the father was of German descent. In the fall of 1854 they came to Muscatine County, but remaining only a few months went to Marion County, where they continued to reside for twenty years. At the expiration of that time they became residents of Lucas County, where the death of Mr. Shular occurred. After their marriage Mr. Hunter and his young bride began their domestic life in Wapsinonoc Township. He is now the owner of ninety-five acres of land, which he has transformed from a raw state into one of the highly improved farms of the county. Politically, he is a supporter of the Republican party, and has held the offices of Road Supervisor and Constable, discharging his duties in an efficient and prompt manner. He and his wife are members of the Christian Church, in which they are active workers, and are held in high regard by a large circle of friends and acquaintances.

To this worthy couple have been born eight children: M.A., who is now a resident of Buena Vista County, Iowa; Frank, whose home is also in Buena Vista County; Fannie O., who is now the wife of Grant Lord, of Buena Vista County; Mattie, who wedded S.B. Osborne, a resident of Muscatine County; Dora; Flora, who is at home; Maggie and Fredie, who are both deceased.

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