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Hunter, David

soldier, was born July 21, 1802, in Washington, D. C. In 1822 he graduated from the United States Military academy. In 1861 he was made major-general of volunteers; and he contributed much to the success at Fort Donelson. After retiring from active service in 1866 he made his homein Washington, D. C. He married a daughter of John Kinzie, who was noted for having been the first permanent citizen of Chicago. He died Feb. 2, 1886, in Washington, D. C.

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