10202 Briggs Road, Marion, IL 62959
618.997.1044  rich@jacobhuntertrust.org
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Jacob Hunter Trust

We support historical research on the Hunter and Lee Families that descend from Jacob Hunter, a Revolutionary War soldier, and Braxton Lee, a veteran of the War of 1812. In addition, we restore and maintain family cemeteries that, over the years, were abandoned
or fell into disrepair. Read more...

Our Cemeteries
Jacob Hunter Cemetery

Jacob Hunter Cemetery

White Ash, IL


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Allen Hunter Cemetery

Allen Hunter Cemetery

Williamson County, IL


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Braxton Lee Cemetery

Braxton Lee Cemetery

Ashland City, TN


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Projects – Can You Help?

The Trust is involved in several ongoing restoration and genealogical projects, including:

  • Memorials and Markers for the Braxton Lee Cemetery
  • Proving Demcy & Unity parents of Dempsey, Jacob, Allen, & William David Hunter
  • Charles Brooken Lee’s relationship to Attorney General Charles Lee

Watch this space for news about these projects and ways you can help!


Please Support the Trust

The Jacob Hunter Trust depends on individual financial contributions to support our research and the ongoing repair and maintenance of our family cemeteries. We are a Tax-Exempt, 501 (c) 13 Charitable Organization.

Please donate today!