[2] He descends from an Englishman Henry Lunt who settled in Newburyport, Massachusetts in 1635.

After his father died a few years later, Lunt and his brother were partners in the business.

He began his career in Chicago as a commission merchant, dealing in produce and grain.

[2] He was a founder, a trustee, and president of Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois.

[2] The Northwestern University and Garrett Biblical Institute campuses were not damaged as the result of the Great Chicago Fire of October 1871.

She completed her education at a finishing school, Van Norman Institute, in New York City.

[1] His health began failing in late 1894 and he died after 10 days of illness due to heart disease on April 5, 1897.