Rachel Hunt was born 6 Mar 1783 in New Garden, Guilford County, North Carolina. She died 13 Jul 1847 in Danville, Hendricks County, Indiana. She was the daughter of Ann Moon and Isam Hunt.
John Bales was born 24 Sep 1780 in Guilford, North Carolina. He died 9 Jul 1852 in Danville, Hendricks County, Indiana. He was the son of Susannah Johnson and John H. Bales.
Rachel and John married 30 Sep 1801 in New Garden, Guilford County, North Carolina.
Their children:
- Sally was born 6 Dec 1802.
- Anna was born 13 Apr 1805.
- Lydia was born 14 Jun 1808.
- Bowater was born 11 Oct 1810.
- Allen was born 28 Dec 1812.
- John was born 1817 in North Carolina.
- William was born 19 Sep 1819 in North Carolina.