Martha E. VanBebber 
F, (10 January 1825 - 21 February 1908)
- Relationship
- 6th great-granddaughter of Herman Op Den Graeff
Martha E. VanBebber was born on 10 January 1825 at Tennessee. She was the daughter of Peter VanBebber and Martha Hunt. Martha E. VanBebber first married Joseph Andrew Moad, son of Daniel Moad, in 1843. Martha E. VanBebber married a second time, at age 25, William Denton Hunt on Thursday, 14 November 1850 at Ray County, Missouri. Martha E. VanBebber died on 21 February 1908 at Wilson County, Kansas, at age 83 years, 1 month and 11 days. She was buried in the Altoona Cemetery, located in Altoona, Wilson County, Kansas.
From Gary R. Hawpe, ed. and comp., 'Death of Mrs. Wm. D. Hunt,' Van Bibber Pioneers E-Newsletter, Vol. 4 No. 11 (September 2001), pp. 14 - 15.
DEATH OF MRS. WM. D. HUNT
Mrs. Martha E. Hunt, aged 83 years, one month and eleven days, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. J. F. Richardson, last Friday evening, February 21st. Death resulting from paralysis following the dislocation of her hip which occurred several weeks ago. Funeral services where held at the home of her daughter last Saturday afternoon conducted by Dr. Rogers, interment was in the Altoona cemetery.
The deceased was born in Camber county, Tennessee and moved to Missouri at the age of ten years. She was married to Joseph Mode in 1843 and to this union was born three children, two of which are living. She became a widow and was married to William D. Hunt March 7, 1850. Unto this union was born seven children of which six survive. Her husband died in 1876. Six of her children live in this county: Mrs. Williard Street, Mrs. Emma Richardson, Mrs. Jane Schooler, and Henry Hunt, of this city, Mrs. Van Buren, of Lafontaine, and W.D. Hunt, of Fredonia.
The deceased was a true Christian woman, being a member of the Methodist church. Her life was gentle, but like the still waters, it was deep. In her heart of hearts she carried those she loved, and was always ready to lend a helping hand in time of need -- both in acts of kindness and in words. After a long, busy and useful life she died as she had lived -- honored, trusted and loved.
The Altoona Tribune, Altoona, Wilson County, Kansas, Thursday, February 27, 1908, Page #1, Column #4.
From Gary R. Hawpe, ed. and comp., 'Death of Mrs. Wm. D. Hunt,' Van Bibber Pioneers E-Newsletter, Vol. 4 No. 11 (September 2001), pp. 14 - 15.
DEATH OF MRS. WM. D. HUNT
Mrs. Martha E. Hunt, aged 83 years, one month and eleven days, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. J. F. Richardson, last Friday evening, February 21st. Death resulting from paralysis following the dislocation of her hip which occurred several weeks ago. Funeral services where held at the home of her daughter last Saturday afternoon conducted by Dr. Rogers, interment was in the Altoona cemetery.
The deceased was born in Camber county, Tennessee and moved to Missouri at the age of ten years. She was married to Joseph Mode in 1843 and to this union was born three children, two of which are living. She became a widow and was married to William D. Hunt March 7, 1850. Unto this union was born seven children of which six survive. Her husband died in 1876. Six of her children live in this county: Mrs. Williard Street, Mrs. Emma Richardson, Mrs. Jane Schooler, and Henry Hunt, of this city, Mrs. Van Buren, of Lafontaine, and W.D. Hunt, of Fredonia.
The deceased was a true Christian woman, being a member of the Methodist church. Her life was gentle, but like the still waters, it was deep. In her heart of hearts she carried those she loved, and was always ready to lend a helping hand in time of need -- both in acts of kindness and in words. After a long, busy and useful life she died as she had lived -- honored, trusted and loved.
The Altoona Tribune, Altoona, Wilson County, Kansas, Thursday, February 27, 1908, Page #1, Column #4.
Children of Martha E. VanBebber and Joseph Andrew Moad
- Gabriel Moad (1843 - )
- Mary Jane Moad+ (1845 - )
- Peter Moad (1847 - )
Children of Martha E. VanBebber and William Denton Hunt
- Elizabeth Hunt (c 1852 - )
- James Basil Hunt+ (c 1854 - )
- Nancy Hunt (c 1856 - )
- Abigail Hunt (c 1858 - )
- Rhoda Hunt (c 1860 - )
- Sarah Hunt (c 1862 - )
- Jane Hunt (c 1864 - )
- Thomas Hunt (c 1866 - )
Last Edited=10 Apr 2010