Robert Hunter (1735-1800)

Robert Hunter, Auctioneer, of New York City

He emigrated from County Armagh in Northern Ireland and established himself as a successful auctioneer at Pearl and Wall Streets, New York. He died at his seat in Haerlem. His widow, Ruth, married John Broome

Spouse (1)

Ruth (Breck) Broome

Mrs Ruth (Breck) Hunter, afterwards Broome

1757-1840

Children (3)

John Hunter

Hon. John Hunter II of Hunter's Island; New York State Senator

1788-1852

Elizabeth (Hunter) Ludlow

Mrs Elizabeth (Hunter) Ludlow

1781-1864

Ruth (Hunter) McEvers

Mrs Ruth (Hunter) McEvers

1784-1803