John Hunter (Westchester County, New York)

John Hunter (August 4, 1778 – September 12, 1852) was an American businessman and politician from New York.

John Broome (under Governors Morgan Lewis and Daniel D. Tompkins) in 1806.

He was one of the original directors of the Delaware and Hudson Canal in 1823 and served as Supervisor of Westchester County before becoming a member of the New York State Senate (2nd D.) in 1823.

Before her death in February 1831, John and Elizabeth were the parents of:[6] Hunter died on September 12, 1852.

After Hunter's death and the death of his son Elias, the family gathered his "extensive collection of ancient and modern pictures removed from his gallery and residence at Hunter's Island" and offered the art for sale at an auction administered by Henry H. Leeds & Miner, Auctioneers in January 1866.