The Hunters of Rhode Island
- William Hunter (1774–1849), Rhode Island State Representative 1799 1811–1812, U.S. Senator from Rhode Island 1811–1821, U.S. Chargé d'Affaires to Brazil 1834–1841, U.S. Minister to Brazil 1841–1843. Father of William Hunter.
- William Hunter (1805–1886), acting U.S. Secretary of State 1853 1860. Son of William Hunter.
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