Rachel's grandson, Dr. J. Gibbons Hunt, is a well-known microscopist of Philadelphia.
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She was the author of a book:
Autumnal Fruits and Flowers. Being the Effusions of a reflecting mind in the decline of life. By Rachel Hunt. Philadelphia, 1843. 12mo, pp. 168.
This work was designed to preserve in a permanent form some of the narratives and poetic productions of the author, and was printed for the use of her children and relatives. Its contents are imbued with a spirit of devotional piety. The author was a native of Westtown township, Chester County. 3002