John was mentioned in 7 January 1777 will of his father, Robert Hunley. “I leave my Land and Plantation quantity and quality after the decease of my loving Wife to be equally divided between my two Sons (Viz.) John and Thomas to them and their heirs forever … Item My Will and desire is that all my Negroes after the decease of my loving Wife shall be allotted and equally divided amongst all my Children (Viz) John Thomas Elizabeth Salley Ann Mary and Frances … All the residence of my Estate … I leave to be equally divided amongst all my above said Children (Viz) John Thomas Elizabeth Salley Ann Mary Frances. My son John and my Son Thomas to be executors.” On 17 August 1778 proved by Charles Saunders and Wm. Hunley and also sworn to by the executor[s], ordered to be recorded. [Essex County, Virginia, Will Book 13, page 190.]

John was mentioned in the 14 July 1795 will of his sister, Ann McTyre. “1st I give unto my brother John Hundley one cow & two heifers 2dly I give unto my niece Frances Hundley daughter of John Hundley my Mare & Spining [sic] Wheel.” [Essex County, Virginia, Will Book 15, pages 194–195.]