David F. Hunter married Lydia A. Belcher, both natives of the Pine Tree state. The father was born on Maple Wood farm, in 1802, was educated in the common schools, and throughout life followed agricultural pursuits, owning a farm about a mile west of the old homestead. His place is also in the possession of the family. Originally he was an old-line Whig in politics, later became a Republican, and was a Congregationalist in religious belief. In early life he was captain in the state militia and held various local offices. He survived his wife for several years, but both are now deceased

This worthy couple became the parents of ten children, whom they provided with good educational privileges, thus well fitting them for the practical and responsible duties of life. Samuel Belcher, the oldest, is a graduate of the Jefferson Medical College of Philadelphia, and is successfully engaged in practice in Machias, Maine. In 1896 he was the honored president of the State Medical Association. He is married and has two daughters: Sarah, who is a graduate of the Woman's Medical College, and is now associated with her father in practice; and Anna, at home. Dr. Hunter, the second of the family, was born in Strong township, Franklin county, Maine, October 18, 1833. Eliza A. is the wife of Albert Stoddard, of Hampton, Illiniois. Rose A. is the wife of Alden J. Blither, of Seattle, Washington, and has four children. Evelina B. married John Harvey Conant and lives in Strong, Maine, adjoining the old homestead. William Henry, who resides on his father's old farm, is married and has two children. Nellie is the wife of Otis M. Moore, of Seattle, Wash­ ington. David is married and is engaged in the printing business in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Hiram Andrew, a farmer of Phillips, Maine, died leaving four children. Supply Belcher is married and carries on farming in the Pine Tree state, at Farmington.

[Source: Biographical Record of Rock Island County, 1897; page(s) 276- 279 ]