Reuben HUNTER [50] ^60,61

   Cause of his death was Heart Failure.

   FamilySearch ID: L62D-XZS. Find a Grave ID: 184534367.

  General Notes:

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On Reuben's birth record Sarah J. Hunter is listed as his mother. He is listed as illegitimate, father unknown.

On the record of Reuben's marriage to Melinda Pennington his parents are listed as William Hunter and Hannah Fountain. William died in 1884 and Reuben wasn't born until 1890. Reuben was probably born to a relative of William and was raised by William's wife, Hannah.

At the time of the 1920 Census, Reuben was living in Rudyard, on Section Street. He was 30 years old and working as a mechanic.

Sometime before the beginning of the depression in 1929 Reuben and Melinda moved south to Plymouth, Michigan.

  Burial Notes:

Bruce, Chippewa, Michigan, United States

  Noted events in his life were:

1. Birth Record: Reuben Hunter, 4 August 1890, De Tour Village, Chippewa, Michigan, United States. This event was shared with Sarah J. HUNTER [162] and Unknown [1369].

2. Reuben appeared in the household of Hannah FOUNTAIN [145] in the 1900 United States census on 4 June 1900 in Raber, Chippewa, Michigan, United States. 1900_MI_Chippewa_12_16_02a. This event was shared from Hannah FOUNTAIN [145] who also shared it with David Andrew HUNTER [194] (1883-1905), Edith HUNTER [564] (1887-1908), and Reuben HUNTER [50] (1890-1956).

3. He appeared in the household of John Lynden RIGHTMYER [201] in the 1910 United States census on 26 April 1910 in Raber, Chippewa, Michigan, United States. 1910_MI_Chippewa_12_23_02a
. This event was shared from John Lynden RIGHTMYER [201] who also shared it with Albert Floyd RIGHTMYER [203] (1904-1984), Glen Linden RIGHTMYER [341] (1910-1962), Hannah FOUNTAIN [145] (1848-1914), Lila Ameline RIGHTMYER [494] (1907-), Otis Irving RIGHTMYER [200] (1902-1971), Reuben HUNTER [50] (1890-1956), and Sarah Eleanor HUNTER [211] (1879-1956).

4. Draft Registration: WWI, 5 June 1917, Sault Ste. Marie, Chippewa, Michigan, United States.

5. He resided at 509 Kimball Street on 5 June 1917 in Sault Ste. Marie, Chippewa, Michigan, United States.

6. Reuben served in the military on 11 October 1917 in Augusta, Kalamazoo, Michigan, United States: Returned from Camp Custer. Camp Custer is in Augusta, Michigan, just outside of Battle Creek.

7. He had a residence in 1920 in Rudyard, Chippewa, Michigan, United States. ⁶⁶

8. He appeared on the 1920 United States census on 17 February 1920 in Rudyard, Chippewa, Michigan, United States. 1920_MI_Chippewa_11_29_05b
Reuben was living with his wife, Melinda and their daughter Gertrude P. (Pauline). This event was shared with Melinda PENNINGTON [51] (1895-1990) and Pauline Gertrude HUNTER [58] (1919-2014).

9. He worked as a Mechanic on 17 February 1920 in Rudyard, Chippewa, Michigan, United States. ⁶⁷

10. He resided at Section Street on 17 February 1920 in Rudyard, Chippewa, Michigan, United States. This event was shared with Melinda PENNINGTON [51] (1895-1990) and Pauline Gertrude HUNTER [58] (1919-2014).

11. Reuben Hunter appeared in Sault Ste. Marie, Chippewa, Michigan, United States City Directory for 1921

12. He resided at 301 South Street in 1921 in Sault Ste. Marie, Chippewa, Michigan, United States. As listed in R.L. Polk City Directory.

He had an auction sale on Wednesday, November 22, 1922 to sell household goods in preparation for moving away. (301 South Street, Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan, United States.)

13. He worked as a Service Manager at Sooford on 17 September 1921 in Sault Ste. Marie, Chippewa, Michigan, United States.

14. On 22 November 1922 the family moved to Sault Ste. Marie, Chippewa, Michigan, United States Auction of household goods at 301 South Street before moving south.

15. He appeared on the 1930 United States census on 14 April 1930 in Bruce Township, Chippewa, Michigan, United States. 1930_MI_Chippewa_17-2_2_02a
Reuben was listed with his wife, Melinda and children Pauline G, Clark E., and Beverly M.
Bruce, Chippewa, Michigan, United States. This event was shared with Beverly Marie HUNTER [63] (1928-2018), Clark Everet HUNTER [60] (1922-1999), Melinda PENNINGTON [51] (1895-1990), and Pauline Gertrude HUNTER [58] (1919-2014).

16. He had a residence on 14 April 1930 in Bruce Township, Chippewa, Michigan, United States. This event was shared with Beverly Marie HUNTER [63] (1928-2018), Clark Everet HUNTER [60] (1922-1999), Melinda PENNINGTON [51] (1895-1990), and Pauline Gertrude HUNTER [58] (1919-2014).

17. He was an occupant at the residence of Melinda PENNINGTON [51] on 21 March 1935 in Dafter, Chippewa, Michigan, United States. According to the obituary of her father, Charles Pennington. This event was shared from Melinda PENNINGTON [51] who also shared it with Reuben HUNTER [50] (1890-1956).

18. He worked as an Owner of a General Store on 3 February 1938. ⁶⁸

19. He resided at Route 3 on 3 February 1938 in Sault Ste. Marie, Chippewa, Michigan, United States. ⁶⁸ At the time of the birth of their daughter, Shirley Jean. This event was shared with Melinda PENNINGTON [51] (1895-1990).

20. He appeared on the 1940 United States census on 10 April 1940 in Bruce Township, Chippewa, Michigan, United States. ⁶⁹ Rueben Hunter
United States Census, 1940

Name Rueben Hunter
Event Type Census
Event Date 1940
Event Place Bruce Township, Chippewa, Michigan, United States
Gender Male
Age 50
Marital Status Married
Race (Original) White
Race White
Relationship to Head of Household (Original) Head
Relationship to Head of Household Head
Birthplace Michigan
Birth Year (Estimated) 1890
Last Place of Residence Same Place

Household Role Gender Age Birthplace
Rueben Hunter Head M 50 Michigan
Melinda Hunter Wife F 43 Michigan
Clark Hunter Son M 17 Michigan
Beverly Hunter Daughter F 11 Michigan
Donna Mae Hunter Daughter F 8 Michigan
Charles Hunter Son M 6 Michigan
Marilyn Hunter Daughter F 4 Michigan
Shirley Hunter Daughter F 2 Michigan
Bruce, Chippewa, Michigan, United States. This event was shared with Beverly Marie HUNTER [63] (1928-2018), Charles William HUNTER [59] (1934-2002), Clark Everet HUNTER [60] (1922-1999), Donna Mae HUNTER [7] (1931-), Marilyn Joan HUNTER [61] (1936-), Melinda PENNINGTON [51] (1895-1990), and Shirley Jean HUNTER [62] (1938-2013).

21. He had a residence on 10 April 1940 in Bruce Township, Chippewa, Michigan, United States. This event was shared with Beverly Marie HUNTER [63] (1928-2018), Charles William HUNTER [59] (1934-2002), Clark Everet HUNTER [60] (1922-1999), Donna Mae HUNTER [7] (1931-), Marilyn Joan HUNTER [61] (1936-), Melinda PENNINGTON [51] (1895-1990), and Shirley Jean HUNTER [62] (1938-2013).

22. He appeared on the 1950 United States census on 26 April 1950 in Sault Ste. Marie, Chippewa, Michigan, United States. HUNTER, Reuben (60), Melinda (54), Clark (27), Charles (16), Marilyn (13), Shirley (11). This event was shared with Charles William HUNTER [59] (1934-2002), Clark Everet HUNTER [60] (1922-1999), Marilyn Joan HUNTER [61] (1936-), Melinda PENNINGTON [51] (1895-1990), and Shirley Jean HUNTER [62] (1938-2013).

23. He resided at Shunk Road, west side, 2.5 miles north of McCarron on 26 April 1950 in Bruce Township, Chippewa, Michigan, United States. 46°21'52.9"N 84°19'19.6"W. This event was shared with Charles William HUNTER [59] (1934-2002), Clark Everet HUNTER [60] (1922-1999), Marilyn Joan HUNTER [61] (1936-), Melinda PENNINGTON [51] (1895-1990), and Shirley Jean HUNTER [62] (1938-2013).

24. He was buried at the Donaldson Cemetery in Dafter, Chippewa, Michigan, United States after 2 November 1956. Donaldson Cemetery Photos
Inscription: Hunter, Reuben, 1889 - 1956, Melinda, 1895 - 1990
Bruce, Chippewa, Michigan, United States. (Donaldson Presbyterian Cemetery, 13036 South M-129, Dafter, Michigan 49724, United States.)

Reuben married Melinda PENNINGTON [51] [MRIN: 5], daughter of Charles Albert PENNINGTON [142] and Melinda DAVEY [143], on 1 January 1919 in Pickford, Chippewa, Michigan, United States.⁵⁹ (Melinda PENNINGTON [51] was born on 19 December 1895 in Pickford, Chippewa, Michigan, United States,^70,71 died on 7 January 1990 in Petoskey, Emmet, Michigan, United States ^64,72 and was buried on 10 January 1990 in Dafter, Chippewa, Michigan, United States.)

  Noted events in their marriage were:

1. Marriage Record: 31 December 1918, , Chippewa, Michigan, United States.

2. Death of One Spouse: Reuben Hunter, 2 November 1956. ⁶⁴

  Marriage Notes:

Reverend James H. James, Methodist Pastor presided over the ceremony. Witnesses were Otis Rightmyer and Huldah Pennington. Reuben was 29 and Melinda was 23 at the time of the marriage.