Milton R. Hunter

 

Hunter

Milton R. Hunter was born in Virginia in 1843, and was reared there until 1856.  He learned the trade of saddler in Steubenville, O., was employed in the Allegheny City arsenal in 1862; in quartermaster's department at Camp Nelson in 1864; then went to Cincinnati, and in 1872 to Dayton.  For eighteen years he has been foreman of the large concern of Perkins, Campbell & Co.  He made a marvelous saddle that was presented to the princess of Denmark by the firm.  He has served two terms in council; was one of the founders of the Jackson Club; financier of Anchor Lodge No. 35, A.O.U.W.; Director of the Citizens' Building Association, and one of the finance committee for six years.  Mr. Hunter has a family of two boys and three girls.

 

The GAR (a short history of the organization is at this site) held it's annual encampment in Dayton in September,1898.  All of the Dayton images and texts dated 1898 are from the souvenir booklet prepared for the occasion.