Benjamin F. B. Hunter

Benjamin Fitz-Bourne Hunter
Benjamin Fitz-Bourne Hunter
Born(1821-11-11)November 11, 1821
DiedApril 9, 1884(1884-04-09) (aged 62)
Buried
Allegiance United States of America
Branch United States Navy
Service years1835-1851
Rank Lieutenant
CommandsUSS Warren
USS Constitution
USS James Madison
USS Phoenix
USS Wave
USS Onkahye
USS Somers
USS Cyane
USS Portsmouth
USS Marion
ConflictsMexican–American War

Lieutenant Benjamin Fitz-Bourne Hunter, USN (Ret.), was a sailor and officer of the United States Sailing Navy. Born November 11, 1821, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, he held positions of increasing responsibility and commanded many groups of sailors. He died April 9, 1884, age 62, in Bay St. Louis, Mississippi, and was buried in Natchez, Mississippi (Hunter Lot #205, Plot #3).