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I have heard reports of this Hunt Family Reunion, with the Hunt Family Foundation, but that it has died in recent years. There must be someone that has know of it. My father and I, both descendants of John Hunt and Ann Jenkins (as well as Dr. Alexander Hunt and Catherine Jane Clark)will be coming to Old Hebron on this traditional second Sunday of August. Below is the clipping of this newspaper reporting this Reunion. Annual Reunion To Be held Sunday At Old Hebron Church Near Penrod By Marie Vincent. Russellville News-Democrat August 11, 1966 Since the year 1958, the descendants of John and Charity Hunt, with many friends and neighbors have gathered on the second Sunday of August for their annual reunion. This homecoming will be held on August 14, 1966 at the pioneer, log church known as Old Hebron. This tiny rustic church is located seven miles east of Penrod, Kentucky in Muhlenberg County. A warm welcome awaits all who wish to attend. For many years the door of this small church remained closed, the lock rusted, dust gathered on the time worn benches, the shutters to the four small windows were unopened, and no voices were heard in this sacred chapel. Occasionally the body of a descendant of John and Charity Hunt, or of a neighbor or friend was laid to rest in the burial ground. But it was not destined to remain forever closed and unkept
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