From HISTORY OF MITCHELL AND WORTH COUNTIES, IOWA, 1883, Page 595.

Dr. T. J. Hunt was the first to practice the healing art in the county, according to the teaching of the homeopathic school. He located at Northwood, in 1862. It is reported that prior to his coining here he had been a carpenter by trade, but he was in possession of a case of domestic medicines and the book of directions, and he hung up his shingle as a doctor on that limited capital. A keen sense of observation, and a natural sagacity, assisted to aid him in mastering the simple ailments of that day, and his success brought him a large practice. His known carelessness, and the great want of money in the early days of his business, made the venture anything but lucrative. He left Northwood for Marysville, Mo., in May, 1878.

Transcribed by Gordon Felland, April 24, 2008