Jefferson Hunt (January 20, 1803 – May 11, 1879) was a U.S. western pioneer, soldier, and politician. He was a captain in the Mormon Battalion , brigadier general in the California State Militia, a California State Assemblyman , and a representative to the Utah Territorial Legislature .
31-616: Hunt was born to John Hunt and Martha Jenkins on January 20, 1803, in Bracken County, Kentucky . Some sources cite his full name as Charles Jefferson Hunt , while others cite it as Jefferson David Hunt . He married Celia Mounts in December 1823. In 1834 they both converted to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and were baptized on March 7, 1835. The family, which then included six children, started their migration with
62-580: A household in the county was $ 34,823, and the median income for a family was $ 40,469. Males had a median income of $ 31,503 versus $ 21,139 for females. The per capita income for the county was $ 16,478. About 7.60% of families and 10.80% of the population were below the poverty line , including 10.50% of those under age 18 and 17.30% of those age 65 or over. School districts include: Private schools: 38°41′N 84°05′W / 38.69°N 84.08°W / 38.69; -84.08 California State Militia The California Military Department
93-600: A major in the Nauvoo Legion . Soon after he was ordained to the office of High Priest and later became an early participant in plural marriage when he married Matilda Nease. In 1846, while encamped at Council Bluffs, Iowa , he joined the Mormon Battalion , which was formed at the request of the U.S. government for participation in the Mexican–American War . He was commissioned as a Captain, and
124-483: A member of the California State Assembly . Elected to represent Los Angeles County , he introduced legislation in his first year in office to create San Bernardino County , which passed. Upon the creation of San Bernardino County he became the county's first Assemblyman. He is honored as the "Father of San Bernardino County", which is the largest county in the contiguous United States. In 1856 he
155-449: A million young people. It is one of five budgeted youth programs of the CMD. The California Military and Veterans Code (MVC Section 517) authorizes CACC units as part of all regular schools, for all children in the state. The CACC is a statewide, school-based, applied leadership program conducted within a military framework. Its primary goal was originally to prepare young men to be officers in
186-557: A number of noteworthy descendants: Bracken County, Kentucky Bracken County is a county located in the U.S. state of Kentucky . As of the 2020 census , the population was 8,400. Its county seat is Brooksville . The county was formed in 1796. Bracken County is included in the Cincinnati-Middletown, OH-KY-IN Metropolitan Statistical Area . Bracken County was organized as Kentucky's 23rd county in 1796 from parts of Mason and Campbell counties. It
217-496: A substitute for physical education—a decision each school or district makes based on the course of instruction provided, the instructors' credentials, and the alignment of the curriculum with state standards. California State Content Standards in health, science, physical education, social science, language arts, English language development, and mathematics are embedded in the CACC curriculum's content and activities. The CACC serves as
248-697: Is an agency defined under the California Military and Veterans Code § 50 . It includes the California National Guard ( Army and Air ), California State Guard , and the Youth and Community Programs. The California Military Department and the California National Guard are sometimes referred to interchangeably. The Adjutant General (TAG) is the commander of all State of California military forces and
279-561: Is enumerated in CA Military & Veteran's Code § 161 (recently amended by SB807 on 9/17/12) and consists of: The department's Sunburst Youth Academy is run by the California National Guard. The California Cadet Corps (CACC) is a paramilitary youth organization in California open to students in the college, high school, middle school and elementary school grades. Established through statute in 1911, it has trained more than
310-546: Is land and 3.3 square miles (8.5 km ) (1.6%) is water. As of the census of 2000, there were 8,279 people, 3,228 households, and 2,346 families residing in the county. The population density was 41 per square mile (16/km ). There were 3,715 housing units at an average density of 18 per square mile (6.9/km ). The racial makeup of the county was 98.48% White , 0.62% Black or African American , 0.25% Native American , 0.06% Asian , 0.04% Pacific Islander , 0.21% from other races , and 0.35% from two or more races. 0.47% of
341-606: Is subordinate only to the Governor. TAG is: In the 1850 law establishing the California Militia, the office of Adjutant General was separate from that of Quartermaster General. In 1852, the two offices were consolidated when William H. Richardson resigned and Quartermaster General William Chauncey Kibbe became Adjutant General. Adjutants General have included: The Office of the Adjutant General (OTAG)
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#1732780945905372-401: Is the fourth component of the state militia, comprising, like the other three active militia components, all able-bodied male residents of the state between 18 and 45 years of age and other persons who have voluntarily applied and are otherwise eligible to serve. The unorganized militia may be called for active duty in case of "war, rebellion, insurrection, invasion, tumult, riot, breach of
403-459: Is today Tucson , Arizona. This event is commemorated with a statue in downtown Tucson. The statue was dedicated in 1996 by Gordon B. Hinckley , then President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. His entire family journeyed with the battalion as they completed what may be the longest march in U.S. military history , ending in San Diego, California. After being discharged from
434-659: The American Revolutionary War , including Captain Abner Howell, who brought his family from Pennsylvania . He died in Bracken County in 1797. The county government moved from Augusta to Woodward's Crossing (now Brooksville ) in 1833. Bracken was the birthplace of John Gregg Fee , founder of Berea College and Kentucky's most noted abolitionist . He was a graduate of Augusta College and Lane Theological Seminary . In 1822 Augusta College
465-543: The CACC's individual units is a shared responsibility of the local school authorities and the CMD. Commandants must be credentialed by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing and appointed by the Adjutant General. In accordance with Sections 509–512 of the California Military and Veterans Code, the CMD is responsible for providing uniforms and equipment, developing curriculum, and conducting state level competitions, activities, and awards programs for
496-587: The Mormon Battalion, Hunt and his family settled in Salt Lake City, Utah , in 1847. Soon thereafter, Hunt proposed traveling back to California to bring food and supplies for other recent Utah arrivals. Mormon authorities approved this proposal, and Hunt undertook this journey with Porter Rockwell , several former Mormon Battalion members, and two of his own sons. Later he guided several parties of gold prospectors from Utah to California. One of
527-511: The Mormons to Far West, Missouri , in 1837. Other sources say they had moved to Clay County, Missouri first before going to Far West. It took the Hunts four weeks to make this journey. Jefferson Hunt was later called as an Assistant Marshall along with George M. Hinkle . The family moved again with the Mormons to Illinois where they settled twenty miles outside of Nauvoo, Illinois . He served as
558-783: The United States military, after Brigadier General Edwin A. Forbes saw that the Germans already had such programs before World War I. The program's goal has since expanded not only to prepare young men and women for military service, but also for the business world, where communication and leadership skills are essential. The CaCC's current objectives are to: These expanded goals provide personal growth and leadership opportunities for cadets from middle school through high school levels. Activities include summer encampments, field training (including land navigation), marksmanship, and military drill competitions. The development and maintenance of
589-437: The cadets. The CMD provides in-service and pre-service training for adult commandants and volunteers across the state. The CMD is also responsible for issuing state orders for officers and enlisted personnel and updating Commandant and Cadet Regulations. The CACC program is offered through the school as a component of its school mission and curriculum. The CACC military science class can be taken as an elective, or for credit as
620-463: The economy, with farms occupying 83.8 percent of the land area in 1982. Commodities include wheat, hay, and milk. Burley tobacco production in 1988 amounted to 5,406,000 pounds. Agricultural receipts in 1986 totaled $ 19,158,000 (~$ 45.2 million in 2023). Augusta: Brooksville : Germantown : Milford : According to the U.S. Census Bureau , the county has a total area of 209 square miles (540 km ), of which 206 square miles (530 km )
651-470: The groups he led to California became impatient at his slow progress, and many of the party members elected to abandon Hunt's group, and follow their own route to California. They became the infamous Death Valley '49ers . Those staying with Hunt made the journey without serious incident. On his way to California in 1851, Hunt was elected to represent Iron County in the legislature of the State of Deseret . He
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#1732780945905682-421: The peace, public calamity or catastrophe, or other emergency, or imminent danger" of such an event by the Governor or officers designated by the Governor. That is, the unorganized militia consists of ordinary persons not in active military service but liable or willing to serve, who may be called for active duty by the Governor in case of utter emergency. The name unorganized militia is confusing because of
713-442: The population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. There were 3,228 households, out of which 33.50% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.30% were married couples living together, 10.70% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.30% were non-families. 23.90% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.30% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size
744-420: The “national model” for school-based applied leadership programs, and is designed to: The CACC provides a structured learning environment to facilitate academic success, leadership development, physical training and improved self-esteem through attaining achievable goals. It continues to receive support from the education community and civic leaders throughout California. The unorganized militia of California
775-401: Was 2.55 and the average family size was 3.00. In the county, the population was spread out, with 25.50% under the age of 18, 8.40% from 18 to 24, 29.50% from 25 to 44, 23.00% from 45 to 64, and 13.50% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 98.00 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 95.90 males. The median income for
806-756: Was appointed as a brigadier general in the California State Militia . In 1860 he founded the town of Huntsville, Utah . He served as a representative to the Utah Territorial Legislature in 1863, representing Weber County . He died in 1879 in Oxford, Idaho . Jefferson Hunt is buried at the Red Rock Cemetery in Bannock County, Idaho, US . Jefferson Hunt is the namesake of Huntsville, Utah. Hunt has
837-590: Was founded as the first Methodist college in the world. Anti-slavery activists in Bracken County played a major role in the movement known as the Underground Railroad . There are several Underground Railroad sites in the Augusta area. A network of citizens sympathetic to escaping slaves helped them cross the Ohio River to nearby Ripley, Ohio and other points north. Bracken County's economy
868-497: Was largely agricultural. Its chief crops before the Civil War were tobacco and corn. White burley tobacco , a light, adaptable leaf that revolutionized the industry, was first sold at the 1867 St. Louis Fair by the farmer Mr. Webb from Higginsport, Ohio . He had produced it in 1864 from Bracken County seed and developed the type. It became a major product of central Kentucky and central Tennessee. Agriculture remains vital to
899-611: Was named after two creeks, the Big and Little Bracken, which in turn were named for William Bracken , an 18th-century explorer and surveyor who visited the area in 1773. He was later killed by Indians during the Northwest Indian War . The county originally extended to southern Nicholas County , north to the Ohio River , west to the Licking River and east to Dover, Kentucky. Several early settlers were veterans of
930-536: Was not a resident of Iron County, but he happened to pass through the county as elections were held, and he was chosen by the locals. In 1851 he was called by his church to help create a Mormon colony in San Bernardino, California . This colony was the first American settlement in California after Statehood. In that settlement he organized the building of a log fort which is the largest log fort ever built in California history. From 1853 to 1857 he served as
961-480: Was placed in command of Company A. Two of his sons also enlisted, and served under his command. He temporarily commanded the entire battalion when its commander died, until a replacement arrived. During the Mormon Battalion's journey Hunt's company made the first known gesture of peace between Mexico and the United States in what was called " The Exchange at the Presidio ". The exchange took place very close to what