Edward Hunt (1792–1866) was a businessman and politician who migrated from Great Britain to Australia and made his career in Sydney.

Life and career

Edward Hunt was born in London, England. He was trained as a cabinet maker and then migrated to Australia, arriving in Sydney on 28 January 1814. In Sydney he had a successful career as a businessman and became a leading manufacturer in the cabinet maker industry.

In 1842, Hunt became a founding member of Sydney City Council and in 1858 was appointed to the New South Wales Legislative Council.^[1]

On 20 June 1821, Hunt married Hannah Padgett Mason in St John's Church, Parramatta. Two daughters, both named Hannah, are recorded: the first was born 1825 and died 1828, the second born 1828. Hunt and his wife had six children in all.

From 1847–49, Hunt built a fine residence called Hampton Villa in Grafton Street, Balmain. He died in this house in December 1866. The house was later rented by Henry Parkes from 1888–1892. It has a state heritage listing.^[2]