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The well-known and popular young postmaster of Croton, New York, has spent his entire life at that place, his birth occurring there January 31, 1869. His father, John Hunt, was a native of Kings county, Ireland, and was twice married, having by his first wife one child. In New York city, he wedded Miss Ellen McGuire, the mother of our subject, and in 1866 they removed to Westchester county, where he worked as a laborer until life's labors were over and he was called to his final rest, in 1882. In religious faith he was a Roman Catholic.

The schools of Croton afforded James F. Hunt his educational advantages, and when his school days were over he engaged in various forms of labor. At the age of thirteen years he commenced working at brick-making and while thus employed attended school during the winter months. He made excellent use of his opportunities and passed the required examination at North Tarrytown for the normal course. He early learned that knowledge is the key with which the poor boy anywhere can open the storehouse of the world and cull its choicest fruits, and he has therefore fitted himself to occupy any position in life which may fall to his lot.

Mr. Hunt always gives his political support to the men and measures of the Democracy, and takes a deep interest in local affairs. On the 25th of May, 1895, he was first appointed postmaster of Croton, and when the office was raised to that of the third class he was reappointed, October 1, 1896, and on the expiration of his commission, in February, 1897, was again appointed to the same position, as he had so creditably and satisfactorily discharged his duties. He was also appointed notary public in May, 1897, by ex-Governor Black, and still holds that office.