Hunts in Barnstaple

[KateW]

I'm wondering if there are any Hunts here with Hunt ancestors in Barnstaple. I've shared my family research info (so far) with my Hunt brothers who both live in Devon and they are really excited by my Barnstaple findings, although there is much still to discover, I am sure! 
I have:-
John Dennis Hunt (and Margaret Harry) Ironmonger [Abt 1777-1855] Ironmonger (my 3x gt grandfather)
John Hunt 12, Joy Street, Silversmith and Watchmaker (2xgt grandfather) and Mary Ann Parnell.
William Hunt, Ironmonger 35&36 High Street.(Abt 1807-1897)

I did ask a question about my Hunt ancestors 10 years ago and had a lot of helpful responses, for which I was most grateful.  I'm asking again after all this time as it might be read by someone new. If anyone has these in their family ancestry I'd be fascinated to learn more.
Many thanks for reading,

[ciderdrinker]

Hi Kate
Not my family but always happy to help.
There is a baptism at Barnstaple for
John Dennis Hunt 7 Sep 1777 s of William and Dorothy.

William Hunt married Dorothy Dennis at Barnstaple 17 June 1776 .So John's middle name was after his mother.
Other child -William 28 Feb 1779 (probably apprenticed to James Chamberlain cabinet maker 1794)

Possible baptism for William Senr s of John and Elizabeth 17.6.1753.
(other possible child John bapt 5.3.1749/50 at Barnstaple Independent chapel father a barber.)

Dorothy Dennis bapt 25.10.1753  d of John and Mary Dennis. (John was the local Blacksmith).

Struggling to find their burials.

ps Hunt burials in Barnstaple
John Hunt 20 Jan 1756 and Elizabeth 2.3.1760
William 29.5.1792
Not saying they are yours of course.

There are also 2 Wills for a John Dennis of Barnstaple 1824 and 1826 .(I'm assuming the 1826 one is yours and the 1824 is Dorothy's brother whose baptism I can't see.)
The 1826  fit a burial 1739 -2.2.1826 and the other is 1755-15.5.1824.
While their Wills may not have survived ,both were liable for Death duty and those records have survived at Devon archives.They should give you more information.
While you're there there is also Thomas Harry 1812.

Ciderdrinker

[ciderdrinker]

Hi
me again
It seems the Hunts were Non conformists
John and Margaret's  children are baptised at the Independent Chapel Barnstaple.
Jane born 7.3.1811
Thomas Harry and George Mostyn? twins born 29 Nov 1817 bapt Dec 22nd
Catherine 19.11.1819
Son John Dennis buried at the C of E church 28.6.1812.

Ciderdrinker

[KateW]

Thank you for all this information Ciderdrinker.
I have a few of these names and dates but you have unearthed some extra interesting ones for me and it'll take a little time to compare them to what I have.  Some of the baptism and death dates are very helpful and I'll look into those further. The Will information is also interesting so thank you.
KateW 

[trish1120]

FreeREG has a lot of info Barnstaple for the Hunt surname.

Could Dorothy have remarried?
Marriage
7 Dec 1795 James SQUIRE a Hairdresser to Dorothy HUNT a Widow.

There is also a WILLIAM Hunt Burial 29 May 1792 no extra info given.
(just realised already given by Ciderdrinker)

Trish

[trish1120]

Possible Marriage;
Mary GOULD
John DENNIS 25 Aug 1751

And noted as John Jnr;
Grace PARKER
John DENNIS 1 Sep 1776

[KateW]

Thank you for looking these up for me trish1120.  I'll have another look at my information. These names are in the details I have and every little bit helps.
KateW.