57. James⁶ Hunter (Jane⁵ Coulthart, John⁴, John³, John², Christopher¹) was born in Winchester, Dundas Cty, ON May 2, 1848. James died April 11, 1917 in Northfield, Rice Cty, MN, at 68 years of age. His body was interred in Northfield Cemetery.

He married twice. He married Mary McCulloch in Sciota, Dakota Cty, MN, May 1873. Mary was born in Winchester, Dundas Cty, ON May 2, 1848. Mary was the daughter of Alexander McCulloch and Sarah McWaters. Mary died 1887 at 39 years of age. He married Catherine (Cassie) Janet LaPoint in Northfield, Rice Cty, MN, September 10, 1890. Catherine was born in Canada January 21, 1869. Catherine was the daughter of Jeremiah LaPoint and Janet McLean. Catherine died May 17, 1948 in Hastings, Dakota Cty, MN, at 79 years of age. Her body was interred in Northfield Cemetery, Medford, MN. Northfield News May 27, 1948 Mrs. Catherine Hunter Funeral services were held Thursday, May 20, at the Bierman Mortuary for Mrs. Catherine Hunter, who passed away Monday evening, May 17, at St. Francis Hospital Hastings. Rev. Paul M. Wilkinson officiated at the service, Mrs. Oliver Sletten sang "In the Garden" accompanied by Mrs. Walter Norbeck. The pallbearers were Henry Fuller, Frank Harkness, George LaPointe, Murray Gibson, Jim and Will Hunter. Internment was in the Northfield cemetery. Mrs. Hunter the former Catherine LaPointe, was born Jan. 21, 1869, in Canada, and was married to James Hunter in 1890. Three children were born to them, Lawrence and Mary Hunter, who preceded her in death, and Mrs. George Frame (Helen) who lives in St. Paul. Mrs. Hunter lived in the Waterford community for many years. Mr. Hunter passed away several years ago. Northfield News April 13, 1917 James Hunter. After many months of patient suffering and cheerful waiting James Hunter passed into the great beyond Saturday afternoon, April 7, 1917, at his home in Waterford. Funeral services were held at the Methodist church in Northfield on Wednesday afternoon at 2:00 o'clock, Rev. E.V. DuBois officiating. The church was nearly filled with friends, neighbors and relatives who were anxious to pay their respects to a strong Christian character whom they had known during his lifetime as an exemplary man and one who possessed those traits of character that can well be emulated by those who knew him best. Mrs. DuBois sweetly sang "Some Day We'll Understand," "Shall You? Shall I?" "Beautiful Isle of Somewhere," and "Some Sweet Day," hymns which were loved by the deceased. Six nephews, Will, Jesse, and James Hunter, Will and Murray Gibson, and James Harkness acted as pallbearers. The floral offerings were many and beautiful. Internment was made in the Northfield cemetery. James Hunter was born May 2, 1848, at Winchester, Ontario, and came to Minnesota with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. William Hunter in 1863, locating in Dakota county. He was united in marriage in May, 1873 with Mary McCulloch, who died in 1887. In 1890 he married Catherine LaPointe who with a son and daughter, Laurence and Helen survive him. The older daughter, Mary, died in May 1916. He also leaves two brothers, John and Walter Hunter, and two sisters, Mrs. Wm. Gibson, Sr., and Mrs. Frank Harkness, all of this community. Mr. Hunter was converted at the age of nine years and always loved to tell of the joy which was his as he knelt in prayer at the foot of the hemlock stump near his home in Canada and gave his childish heart to God. In after years he united with the M.E. church of which he remained a loyal member. He was ever ready to help in the Sunday school, prayer meeting or any organization which was for the uplift of those about him. To use his own words, he "tried to live on the square with his God and with his fellowmen." He held many offices of trust and responsibility and could always be counted on as a helper in any work or enterprise which was for the betterment of the community. A devoted husband, a loving father, a kind neighbor has gone to join the ranks of loved ones beyond the vale, but the influence of his life will be felt for years to come.

James Hunter and Catherine (Cassie) Janet LaPoint had the following children:

+ 174 i. Laurence Herschel⁷ Hunter was born May 25, 1891.

175 ii. Mary Barbara Hunter was born in Waterford, Dakota Cty, MN January 29, 1894. Mary died May 3, 1916 in Northfield, Rice Cty, MN, at 22 years of age. Her body was interred in Northfield Cemetery. Northfield News May 5, 1916 MARY BELLE HUNTER Popular Young Teacher Passes Away Following Operation. Many friends and relatives in this community were saddened on Wednesday evening, May 3, by the news of the death of Miss Mary Hunter late that afternoon at the Northfield hospital following an operation for appendicitis on Wednesday, April 26. Mary Belle Hunter was the eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Hunter, who with one sister Helen, and one brother, Lawrence, survive. She was twenty two years of age, and was born Jan. 29, 1894. She attended the country school at Sciota and Waterford and later the Northfield public schools. In 1912 she graduated from Northfield high school and from the normal course in 1913. At the time of her death Miss Hunter was the efficient teacher in district 53 near Farmington. She was of a cheerful disposition and a comfort in the home and among many friends wherever she went. She was a member of the Methodist church in Northfield. Her faith which had been a mainstay thru life was her comfort in the last moments which she spent in prayer. She will be greatly missed in the home and by her many friends. The family have the sincere sympathy of this community. Funeral services will be held from the Methodist church in this city Saturday afternoon at two o'clock, Rev. E.V. DuBois officiating. A service will be held at the home in Waterford at one o'clock.

+ 176 iii. Helen Genevieve Hunter was born February 25, 1899.

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