Robert was mentioned in the 26 February 1826 will of his father, James Hunter, proved 20 March 1826. [Essex County, Virginia, Will Book 20, pages 359–361.]

R. M. T. Hunter was mentioned in the 17 June 1834 will of D. W. Pitts, proved 17 July 1837. “I give to R M T Hunter one thousand Dollars.” [Essex County, Virginia, Will Book 24, pages 139–140.]

Robert M. T. Hunter was mentioned in the 5 June 1833 will of Martha Taliaferro Hunter was dated 5 June 1833. My nephew Robert M. T. Hunter should have and possess the two negroes John and Robert whom I have bequeathed to him. Also to him my Woman Matilda together with all her family their increase, with the exception of Matilda’s daughter Evelina whom with her increase I have given to my Nephew Muscoe R H Garnett. To Rbt: M T Hunter the money due to him. Also to Nephew Robt: M T Hunter to pay Neice Jane S Hunter $300 and I also give him two old negro Women Easther[?] and Pallas. My said nephew to be executor.[Essex County, Virginia, Will Book 24, page 532.]

1850 U.S. Census, Essex County, Virginia
Page 80A, Dwelling 244, Family 244
Hunter, Robert M. T., 43, male, farmer, $50,000 real estate, born in Virginia
Hunter, Mary, 41, female, born in Virginia
Hunter, Martha, 40, female, born in Virginia
Hunter, Jane, 38, female, born in Virginia
Hunter, Sarah, 35, female, $3,700 real estate, born in Virginia
Hunter, Robert, 15, male, born in Virginia, attended school
Hunter, Martha, 10, female, born in Virginia, attended school
Hunter, James, 8, male, born in Virginia, attended school
Hunter, Sarah, 6, female, born in Virginia, attended school
Hunter, Patrick, 4, male, born in Virginia
Hunter, Muscoe, 2, male, born in Virginia
Garnett, Maria, 52, female, born in Virginia
Garnett, Muscoe R., 28, male, $25,000 real estate, born in Virginia
Burch, William, 30, male, manager, born in Virginia