Eppa Hunton I

Eppa Hunton (January 30, 1789 – April 8, 1830) was an American planter, military officer, and politician.

Eppa Hunton
Member of the Virginia House of Delegates from Fauquier County
In office December 3, 1821 – December 1, 1823
Preceded by	William Thompson
Succeeded by	John Marshall Jr.
Personal details
Born	(1789-01-30)January 30, 1789 Fauquier, Virginia, U.S.
Died	April 8, 1830(1830-04-08) (aged 41) Lancaster, Virginia, U.S.
Resting place	Mount Hope 38°47′32.6″N 77°44′02″W
Political party	Democratic-Republican
Spouse	Elizabeth Marye Brent ​ ​ (m. 1811)​
Children	11, including Silas and Eppa II
Relatives	Charles Hunton (brother)
Military service
Allegiance	United States
Branch/service	Virginia militia
Battles/wars	War of 1812

Early life and family

Childhood

Hunton was born on January 30, 1789, at "Fairview" in Fauquier County, Virginia, the second of eight children of Hannah Logan (née Brown) and James Hunton.^[1][2]

Marriage

Hunton married the former Elizabeth Marye Brent on June 22, 1811. The couple had eleven children: Virginia, Hannah, John, Judith, Silas, James, Eppa, Elizabeth, George, Mary, and Charles.^[2]

Death

Hunton died at his home, "Mount Hope", near New Baltimore, Virginia, on April 8, 1830, and was buried in the family cemetery on the property.^[2]