Edward Hunter (politician)

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Edward Hunter (1793-1883), an American politician and merchant was born at Newtown, Delaware County, Pennsylvania. He was engaged in the mercantile business near Philadelphia from 1816 to 1822 and was married to Ann Standley in 1830. Hunter also served in the cavalry for seven years, and as Delaware County commissioner for three years

Edward Hunter converted to Mormonism in 1840, and served as Bishop of the Nauvoo 5th ward from 1844 to 1846 then migrated to Utah 1846 and served as the Bishop of the Salt Lake City 13th Ward from 1849 to 1854, and as presiding bishop of the Church from 1851 to 1883. Edward Hunter was elected to the Utah Territorial Council on November 15, 1851 and served one term on the Council. Hunter died in Salt Lake City, Utah in 1883.

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